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Problem-Solving Is About Persistence: Never Give Up

The author writes about how persistence is required for solving problems in a person’s life. He gives personal examples.

A few weeks ago, I used to wake up at 1pm in the afternoon. But nowadays I wake up between 6am and 9am. It took persistence to figure out the solution.

I did this by making writing blog posts a part of my morning routine. 

As soon as I wake up I start writing a blog post. 

But making writing blogs a part of my morning routine wasn’t so obvious.

I tried reading novels, studying courses, drinking coffee, etc. but nothing worked until I tried blogging in the morning.

And I must tell you, it was more about persistence than critical thinking.

I had to try many things before I could figure out that I wake up faster when I write blogs.

And right now I’m struggling with using social media and long screen times. 

I tried limiting the timers to 30 minutes, but I just seem to extend the duration when the 30 minutes time limit is finished.

I tried deleting all the time pass apps, but I seem to reinstall the social media apps again after a few days of intense boredom.

Likewise, I’m trying to figure out an alternative to spending time scrolling, maybe by going outside more.

But I have a strange aversion towards going outside.

However, I need to overcome it and go outside more.

And I know that if I persist long enough I can solve this problem also.

So yeah I just wanted to share this thought.

Problem-solving requires persistence.

So never give up.

Thank you for reading this line! It means a lot.

You’re not a kid anymore

If you are scrolling on Instagram (or any other social media platform) and thinking that your life sucks, you should remember that you’re not a kid anymore.

Your life doesn’t suck. You should be grateful for your life.

I wouldn’t say “Stop using Instagram” because it is useful in some ways.

For example, instagram can be entertaining and informative.

Instagram can keep you up-to-date with trends.

Instagram can keep you busy and stop boredom and negative thoughts temporarily.

But using Instagram or social media in general is a less efficient use of your time.

If you manage your time effectively, you can stay away from your phone and other devices and work peacefully.

And by work I mean activity that makes you productive or gives you joy and pleasure.

Also after I use instagram for long periods of time, I feel exhausted and irritated.

I’m not saying that using Instagram makes you a kid.

I’m saying comparing yourself to others on Instagram is a mistake that usually grown ups don’t make.

I’m glad you read this line. Thanks a lot!

Disclaimer: I’m not a psychologist or a psychiatrist or a medical professional. These are my personal opinions and readers should first consult a doctor before following these opinions.

About “Perfect” Social Media Photos

The reason I am writing this is to show you a unique perspective on comparing yourself with other people.

Social media is full of the perfect moments in the lives of us but sometimes when you are down in the drain these perfect moments seldom empower you.

Instead they make you feel like a failure.

Comparing myself with my friends and college mates who have girlfriends/boyfriends, perfect slim bodies, and happiness makes me feel like I am missing out on life.

And if you feel like same way when you scroll your social media feed, you are not alone.

But we know how it goes. They probably feel as empty inside as me or maybe more. But the truth is my social life is not what I want it to be.

And I am not blaming anyone.

Ok ok I am blaming my past. But I am learning to see past these superficial comparisons.

So what is the solution?

I noticed that as soon as I focus on what I love, that is self-expression, I feel good about myself. I am even planning to go all in.

As soon as I write I feel like I am doing something unique to me. I am sharing my unique life story and gifts to the world.

I don’t know what the phd psychologist will recommend as a solution but this one solution, doing your passion works for me.

I follow a guy whose name is Grant Cardone, New York Times best-selling author and the founder of the 10X Rule and I love his ideas. One of his ideas is to swim in the kool-aid than just drinking it. It means to immerse yourself in an activity or learn about something so much that you forget everything else and fully commit to it in order to be a master in it.

In Grant’s own life he is busy all the time and tells his viewer that if you want to meet the devil, have blank space in your calendar. It is a good example for comparing the negative thoughts and comparisons to the devil in your head.

So I hope you liked this little post and see you every Monday. I say Monday but I am posting a new blog post everyday and it gets old when I say “see you every Monday”. So see you tomorrow!