73: You Can Easily Cure Any Addiction Using A Pocket Diary (Archive)

In today's world, it's hard to escape the grip of addiction, a prevalent issue cutting across all age groups. Some grapple with less severe habits like doom-scrolling, while others battle more perilous dependencies.

I must admit, there was a time when I found myself ensnared in the clutches of social media addiction. The impact on my life was profound, ranging from exam failures to squandering countless valuable hours. It reached a point a few months ago where the worry about my future, if I didn't break free from this addiction, kept me up at night. Determined to make a change, I tried various approaches, but nothing seemed to work until a breakthrough idea struck me.

I'll share that transformative idea on overcoming addiction shortly. Before diving into that, let me highlight some of the benefits I experienced after successfully overcoming my addiction.

1. Addiction often breeds guilt, shame, and anxiety. Embracing recovery allows you to confront these emotions, fostering healthy coping mechanisms, which in turn lead to an improved mood, increased self-esteem, and a greater sense of confidence.

2. Damaged relationships with family and friends due to addiction can be mended during recovery. It provides an opportunity to rebuild trust and establish stronger connections with loved ones.

3. Overcoming addiction demands courage and commitment, contributing to the development of resilience, inner strength, and confidence to face challenges and achieve personal goals.

4. The financial strain caused by addiction can be significant. Quitting not only saves money on substances and related expenses but can also lead to improved employment opportunities, enhancing financial stability.

5. The recovery journey unveils a path to self-discovery, personal growth, and a renewed sense of purpose, offering a chance for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

1. Purchase a pocket diary and diligently record your mood, emotions, thoughts, and the time whenever you feel triggered to indulge in addictive behaviors.

2. After maintaining this record for at least a week, patterns leading to your addiction will likely emerge.

3. Recognizing these patterns, make an effort to either avoid them or substitute them with healthier habits.

1. [Book] Atomic Habit by James Clear

2. [Product] Rite in The Rain Weatherproof Soft Cover Pocket Notebook

3. [Product] Moleskine Classic Notebook

Addiction is an adaptation. It’s not you–it’s the cage you live in. – Johann Hari

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