BrassBalls707
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I relate heavily to the internet and youtube browsing. As of now I deleted the app from my phone and reactivated this chrome plugin called "unhook". It allows you to 'deacticate' segments of youtube so only that of which you are certain you want to see (like watch later playlists or subscribed content) will be visible. Thanks for reminding meAnother exception is on YouTube. I have a playlist set aside that I can watch through the month. The playlist includes videos about self-development, Christian apologetics, and racing news. I also have only a handful of channels I can check for new videos. My main concern with my internet use is that I default to mindless scrolling and watching whatever nonsense I end up clicking on or, in the case of my phone, coming across. There have been many times where I had plenty of helpful and informative videos saved to watch later, but I would procrastinate and usually not get around to them.
I generally will want to use these exceptions only after I've done some of the non-screen hobbies that I want to be more intentional about. I really do believe this is going to help me to also quit porn. What I think would happen is that I would get so mentally numbed that porn would become the only thing that could make me feel good. That made it unbelievably hard to resist. This week seems to have proved me right, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the month goes.
As for getting around porn and videogames' huge dopamine surges, I've found that practicing new hobbies help immensely. You said there are a few non-screen hobbies you are intentional about? I think you'll have a similar experience if you were to bank in on those.
Cool progress so far man!