Satisfaction of elementary needs (this includes having fun).
Doing what I want based on naive introspection.
(Note: I might be mistaken about the terminology I used to describe what I’m doing, or doing so might be wrong in and of itself, but it currently allows me to stay happy and productive. Suggestions are welcome.)
That first link seems very rational and obvious, yet its hard to implement it seems. I’m probably going against everything its advising and i don’t know how to turn the tide
I have been plagued by similar problems for all my life. Here is how I currently deal with it.
There are 4 heuristics that I try to keep in a reflective equilibrium:
Rationality (conscious, reflective high-level cognition).
Instinct, intuition and gut feeling.
Satisfaction of elementary needs (this includes having fun).
Doing what I want based on naive introspection.
(Note: I might be mistaken about the terminology I used to describe what I’m doing, or doing so might be wrong in and of itself, but it currently allows me to stay happy and productive. Suggestions are welcome.)
I’m glad to hear you’re happy.
^ We miss you
That first link seems very rational and obvious, yet its hard to implement it seems. I’m probably going against everything its advising and i don’t know how to turn the tide