We tend to confuse boredom with something that, in reality, is much heavier and deeper: anxiety. In today's world, we get constantly bombarded with information such as notifications, distractions, and pressure from society, inevitably pressuring us to become productive while being entertained. Yet those times when we're less busy or in silence, we may feel uncomfortable and restless. This isn't always boredom; it's anxiety manifesting in a way that prevents us from being present at the moment. There's a high rise of anxiety in a modern society. The excess of everything: overstimulation, perfectionism and toxic productivity culture and social comparison has some sense of restlessness with every age group. Since these terms aren't so new to us and this community, I suppose its safe to assume that we know just how much they can affect an individual too but I would like to emphasize on "social comparison" Social Comparison- Social media platforms add fuel to this fire. We scroll through flawlessly curated images of other people's 'seemingly' perfect lives and feel a sense of inadequacy, which amplifies feelings of restlessness. Instead of embracing the moments of stillness, we look for distractions or validation, which only intensifies the anxiety. Along with the causes come the affects and those include- 1. The inability to handle moments of quiet and unstructured time without feeling anxious. 2. Inability to relax or resent because our minds are constantly in a state of alertness, looking for the next thing to do or simply worry about. 3. Having a difficult time processing emotions effectively. When we distract ourselves from feelings of discomfort (whether it be loneliness or boredom) rather than facing or addressing them, we fail to develop healthy coping mechanisms and hinder with our ability to set boundaries with technology or even the amount of time we work which makes a perfect recipe for disaster like burnout, mood swings or even depression. 4. Apathy for the smallest of the things, internal peace and FOMO are all related to this phenomenon. Anxiety about the future or the mistakes we inevitably made robs us of the ability to fully engage with what's happening around us, at present.

Hello fellow thinkers and do'ers!🌟 I assume that you, as I do, find yourself on this journey of making progress and getting closer to the life you want to live, often comes across short bits of wisdom that really make an impact on you. 🕊️ Perhaps they change your perspective on an important matter, or simply remind you of something you once learned.. but no matter matter if new or reminders, these ideas are amazing at making complex ideas more understandable redirecting us to get closer to where we want to go. ⛰️ ➡️ And therefore, there isn't a day I am not grateful for coming across a quote or idea that helps me realign with my goals and aspirations – and therefore... I would love to hear some of the quotes or principles that has had the biggest impact on your through your journey so far? 🙌🏼 Any phrase or idea that has changed your perspective or beliefs, gotten you closer to the life you wish to live in any way or simply comes to mind when reading this.. 💭 Any insights and ideas are welcomed! 📌 PS.. I'll be pinning this post for the next week, so lets together create a thread we can always come back to when needing a reminder? You might just find your next breakthrough in the comments as well? 🤔⬇️ I'm rooting for you! - 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘭y

Aren't we all tired with all the extensive steps we're supposed to follow in order to be productive? Because yes, I certainly am. Infact, it made me more miserable. Well, not long ago I came across this concept of "be intentional, not productive" and after trying to etch this idea into my routine, I must say that though it is just a shift in perception it still made a drastic difference for me. I think for all of us the pressure to be productive can overshadow what truly matters. We fill out days with tasks, to-do lists, and endless activities, but how often do we pause to consider whether these actions align with our visions and goals? The difference between intentionality and productivity- •Productivity focuses on output- how much we can accomplish in a given time. While yes I agree this is practical, but it can lead us to prioritize quantity over quality. •Meanwhile, intentionality emphasizes on purpose. It's about making concious choices that lead us towards our long-term vision. Why Intentionality Matters? • Clarity of Purpose: Being intentional helps you clarify what truly matters to you. When you focus on your goals, your actions become more meaningful and thus, you actually have a propelling system to keep going. • Lesser Burnouts: Burnouts are the WORST. The pain of falling back into the cycle of procrastination after actually following a solid routine is what burnout does and mentally, the impact is worse. So whether it be me, a student, or a working adult, I believe that stress and burnouts are an inevitable obstacle and are often what lead to a drained mental health. And therefore, when you engage in activities that resonate with your purpose, you find greater satisfaction. How to Cultivate Intentionality? Though I've started practicing this a few weeks ago, I came up with some ways I think might help. •Reflection: Okay...clichéd but very helpful. We humans are spontaneous and so to have the ability to grip yourself and hold back and reflect on whether what you're doing is actually something which aligns with your long term goals or not is something which, if cultivated somehow, changes the game.

Hello everyone, I'm Christian from the Philippines. I'm 27 and lost in life(before). Now I'm slowly getting back on track with the guidance of Tristan. Thanks man! excited to meet(virtually) and know everyone and hopefully we get along and learn alot from others🙏

Growing up in a household which encouraged one to focus on their strengths and not weaknesses, I fell victim to the mindset that my strengths are what make me and my weak points should be negligible to me. Now, as I sat down to reflect on my progress as an individual, I realises that how many times I had to indirectly confront myself in order to step ahead. Though it was an indirect self confrontation, I realised that if only I had accepted my "flaws", it wouldn't have been so difficult to proceed. To brief it down, don't be ashamed of how many bad habits you have, how many times you messed up, how much you've been taunted about something, how many things are just not right in your life or how many things you're insecure about. Trust me, if it's something you can fix then you can overcome it just by acknowledging it first. You don't have to tell anyone anything, just proceed silently. There's nothing bad about being "imperfect" which in my opinion is totally human. Write it down, give yourself time to accept it, look for ways to overcome it, build patience and you'll do it. Don't measure the time, it's of no use. Track your progress, that's all you should be aware of. In the end, ask yourself.."Am I really sure that this is who I truly am?" It was a thought that emerged out from reviewing a book I had read long back. Hope it was some help to someone. Thanks you! Have a great day/night💙✨