The tyranny of thoughts
"What could you do less of?"
That blogging prompt came my way. A question that's easy to answer in my case:
To stop thinking so much about things that don't really matter.
There are few days when I don't ponder completely unimportant things, such as the choice of blogging platform, which language I should write in, or whether to use Apple or Google services.
A pointless waste of both time and energy.
So why do I do it? I honestly don't know. My best theory, if I try to be my own psychologist, is that it has to do with identity. "This is who I am."
If that's true, it's a really bad idea. A fragile sense of belonging that could crumble at any moment. An existence where insecurity and anxiety are constant companions.
I know all this – and yet I continue. Although I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, it would be a good idea to promise myself to do better on this subject in 2025.
Perhaps, to start, I can dedicate a specific time each day for decision-making. Limiting the time spent on trivial choices might free up mental space for more meaningful pursuits.