dealing with youtube

28/01/26

i'm trying something specific with my youtube problem. maybe my flashcards will help me stay on track and actually remember it's something i want to do. here's what i've come up with to prevent me from falling into video time sinks so easily:

• generally do things off the computer
• if i'm on the computer - try for offline activities
• if i'm online - at least not on youtube
• if i'm on youtube - it's allowed as background noise to other activities - turn it off once activity is done

some watching is allowed! but!

• only two videos per day
• they have to be somehow pertinent to my life and interests or educational (and not purely random stuff like reaction videos)
• i have to Actively Watch them and engage with the material somehow - take notes, explore my own thoughts in relation to the info, implement a takeaway etc.

wasn't too bad yesterday!

• i listened to some ttrpg actual play while knitting
• some music while meditating
• watched a tarot video and did my own reading for the day in the guy's style
• watched a guy explain a game loop for solo ttrpg play - haven't used it but took notes for later and am excited to try!

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