The unfortunate corrolary to this is that if you are fueling your tasks with anger and caffeine, letting go of that anger can be supremely demotivating. Trying to be a healthier person to be around can turn around and sap your will for your efforts. At least that is how my experience has been.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 months ago (3 children)

So you're saying substitute more caffeine, or are we gonna try a different emotion?

How about envy? Pick one person to be really jealous of and let that drive you to new heights. Or become a Sith.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I vote lust. Develop an intense fetish for your own ability to focus and be productive.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Unrealistic, settle for bondage like the rest of us.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The priapism is gonna be a problem

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

With that attitude, it will be...

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Personally I have been microdoseing anxiety for years. Sure, it's a bad solution but it is a "functioning" solution.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Nothing more permanent than a temporary solution that works

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Post-covid its not working for me anymore. Something broke and it hasn't come back. It was my go to 😔

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Or just do insane amounts of Adderall. (You can also always sell it fast if ya need to)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Maybe the upgrade to this can be righteous anger, like an anime hero, lots of screaming and yelling but it's out of raw determination rather than hatred for all things lol.