Don’t be sad bro. You know the problem and you know how to counter it. Try again.
D0
20:10
Watched some sexual content on YouTube, not porn, but still I need to cut all artificialsexual stimulus .
Tomorrow is a new day. Time to get back to my habits, and taking one day at a time.
D1:
No PMO
Was able to focus on my work, which has not been too easy lately. Feels good to be back on track on my personal development.
D2:
No PMO
Had a productive day and went for a run. Staying vigilant this evening.
D3:
Spent time with family. Also got some reading done today
D4:
No risk of relapse on a champions League night. Pure entertainment
D5:
Today I experienced urges, but did not give in to them.
D6:
No major urges today so am happy with that.
D7:
A week completed. Feels fantastic to have made it this far.
D8:
Felt urges today but didn’t give in to short term pleasure over long term gains.
D9:
Scrolling Instagram today messed a bit with my mood starting to compare myself with others. But the truth is that the only person I can compare myself to is myself, and work towards bettering myself, as well as being more self compassionate towards myself.
D10 :
Still going strong, am not going to let my thoughts get the best of me.
D11:
Had some serious urges this afternoon, but I convinced myself that it was not worth it. Now sitting Infront of the Bayern Vs PSG game with my streak intact I am better of for it
D12:
Once again the urges were strong but talked myself out of it. Keeping up with my workout routine. My brain will eventually adapt and stop giving me these cravings
D0:
Wasn’t porn, but some erotic content on YouTube. That is better, but still a habit I want to quit altogether. So here is to reseting the clock, and going again but better and further and stronger than before
YT is dangerous. I fooled myself with belief that YT is not as bad and ended up ruining my journey. If anything, youtube is worse as it leaves you wanting for more and more.
You make a good point. Y.
D0 (again)
This morning it was porn. But more than being disappointed in that, I am equally fed up with how much I have been masterbating recently.
Am going to give myself a challenge of 30 days cold turkey in order to get myself together.
D1:
No porn or masterbation
-My coping mechanisms if an urge occurs will be push ups and cold shower. Today nothing was needed, but will be prepared for tougher days.
I’d suggest replacing pushups and cold showers with practing deep breathes and meditation, because both of them take much more physical effort than to just simply breathe, and thus will often discourage you to practice them instead of doing something that releases so much dopamine. Just a suggestion.