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Hey! Welcome to this community of people who aspire to take control of their lives, stop doom-scrolling and procrastination to use the internet as a tool for learning, helping people and making money, spending as little time online as possible. I created this group because I struggled with digital addiction for about 21 years after a concrete block crushed my spine when I was just a schoolkid. Due to my trauma, I became severely addicted to video games like Counter Strike and World of Warcraft. It was difficult to move around in a wheelchair while getting bullied at school, so I found the perfect escape from my life. It was so bad that I sometimes even peed my pants because I couldn't stop playing. As a result of this addiction, I rarely exercised my body to increase my chances of walking again. I didn't go outside or develop my social skills. Not a single girl wished to talk to me, except in the online world. I couldn't hide from my problems forever, so I eventually fell into depression and came close to ending my life. Fortunately, I managed to overcome it by accepting myself and realizing that I'm the creator of my own life. Although I regret wasting a lot of time on anime and other forms of entertainment, I never regret watching Naruto, as it played a big role in keeping me from giving up (I even made a video about it). Fast-forward a couple of years, I had transformed into a joyful, independent person with many talents. I loved going to the gym to build muscle, driving my own car, studying at a university and playing the guitar. I realized that I could make a huge impact on other people's lives. However, there was one problem: I was still addicted to digital devices. Maybe I was okay for a month or two, but suddenly found myself binging on a new TV show or anime again, losing all progress. So it took years of trial and error to actually become free of it.
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The Mission
This community is for people who are tired of spending so much time online, but still recognize the immense value of the internet once you become a master of the tool. On the one hand, I have spent years of my life on digital entertainment that doesn't really matter, but at the same time it's been an irreplaceable tool for learning, helping people and making money. That's the only reason I'm still here to be honest. I would love to stay offline all the time to feel completely present and focused, but I also want to be financially free and make a huge impact, which is not possible without using the internet. So I'm on a quest to find out how to create the most value with the least amount of time online. Is that something you would also like to pursue? How well does that message resonate? Let me know in the comments 😉
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Let's work together to get people out of the digital matrix
I just watched a video about the Apple Vision Pro and I really felt sickened by the direction we are heading. I used to think that social media is worrisome, but unfortunately it is just the beginning. I really want to do something about it, but of course I can't do it alone. This should become a bigger movement of like-minded people who care about freedom and being connected to nature and everyone around us, using the internet as a tool to empower people instead of enslaving them. I believe this community can help. We can support each other in overcoming digital addiction and unlocking the power of deep focus, while uniting as creators to inspire the masses as well, helping them achieve meaningful change in their lives, not just using their attention to feed our businesses. What do you think would make a difference? And what kind of community would you be like to be a part of? I'll do my best to make this happen :)
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Tools to increase focus while working online
Here are some tools and tips for getting rid of distractions. Will update it soon. - Use News Feed Eradicator to hide the newsfeed and add an extra step to get to the news feed every time you want to check it. - Use FB Purity to hide the Messenger icon (I use a separate app called Messenger for PC to communicate) and any other stuff you want to hide. This will reduce the amount of temptations you have while working on Facebook. Disabling all unnecessary notifications is a part of it. - Use DFTube to hide the newsfeed and sidebar recommendations on YouTube. Only check your specific subscriptions that add value to your business/life and use the search function. - Use History Blocker by Site to remove social media sites and other problematic websites from your browser history, so you need to spend more time on typing. Gives you extra time to become aware of your automatic behavior. Also in Chrome settings, go to Appearance and tick off Autocomplete for the top sites. Also remove any related bookmarks. - Use Cold Turkey Blocker or something similar to schedule your time on these platforms or disable problematic websites completely. You can even block something for the whole week so that you can't undo this. - If you use Instagram and you find yourself more productive on PC, you can use Instagram on PC and delete the app from your phone. - Disable all notifications on your phone. Keep the WiFi/4G off when you are not using it. - Delay regular scrolling until afternoon or when your most important work is done. If lacking willpower to do this, Cold Turkey Blocker or similar apps are always there for you until the habit has been changed and there is no need to strict yourself so much. - I also use Toggle when doing my work tasks. Starting that timer usually keeps me more focused.
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How to wake up without the phone?
If you wish to avoid waking up with the phone and be productive in the morning, here are some tips for you. #1 Notice the impulse, stop and question it. #2 Make a 5-minute agreement with yourself. Here are some options: - Breathe and relax your body - Imagine how it would play out when you picked up the phone (what are the upsides and downsides) - Do some pushups - Come out of bed and enter another room first - Journal and describe your impulse/feelings #3A Pick up the phone OR #3B Do something else - there's a good chance that the impulse has disappeared and you feel motivated to do something else. Additional tips: - Use a different alarm clock and move the phone out of your bedroom - Put the phone far away so you need to move first to stop the alarm. The KEY is to stop the automatic behavior and create an alternate path. The impulse is pretty strong at first, especially if it's a long-term habit. But remember that it is just a subjective feeling. The importance of picking up the phone seems bigger than it actually is. When you stop and stay present, it will dissolve. It is natural to get inspired to do something else, just like it used to happen before we were using smartphones! By the way, I wouldn't have written this if I woke up with the phone this morning. Instead I started brainstorming ideas and created something I was proud of. This raised my dopamine levels and the craving to go online disappeared. ✨ What's your experience? Do you think it's important to avoid grabbing your phone after waking up or it doesn't really matter? What has helped you to change this habit? :)
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