/SIG/ - Self Improvement General

What are you all:

>eating
>studying
>reading
>liftin
>playing/watching/listening
>creating/working on
>doing
>hoping

>bonus
Escapism edition. How do you deal with escapism? When I'm bored I either go play flash games or fap my worries away.

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>pizza
>physics
>interpretation of dreams
>nothing
>mozart
>writing a book
>playing vidya
>hoping to die soon
>i observe how i feel and wonder on how its just in my head

Is that picture supposed to be for ants or something?

>>Comte, tomato, on bread
>>Fit?
>>redundant
>>currently working on my 2 plate bench
>>Bluebloods on netflix
>>remodeling house
>>working on my career and life
>>That i stop seeking female attention.. seriously

>>Vidya games and anime

What kind of book?

>Last meal was buchkwheat with veggies and chicken
>Environmental Sciences, just need my final thesis
>The Mote in Gods Eye
>Darkest Dungeon/Dirk Gently's & the Wooded Beardsman/ Zyzz Eternal Legacy Mix
>My thesis I guess
>About to clean my room
>Being able to finish my thesis rather sooner than later

>Eating: Just made some chicken thighs to eat later with broccoli and cauliflower with a bit of parmesan cheese.
>Studying: Nothing at the moment. Not sure what I want to study next. Any suggestions?
>Reading: Working through a book I got called Philosophy 101. It's a good introduction to philosophy. It gives a little crash course on all of the major philosophers of different time periods.
>Lifting: "I'll start lifting tomorrow"
>Listening to: NPR radio, getting really bored and unsatisfied with their "news" though. I enjoy all of the other features though. I've been thinking about donating to PBS.
>Working on decluttering my life and getting rid of all of the crap that I don't need. The ultimate goal is to adopt a minimalist lifestyle.
>In my free time, I'm also making a nice personalised leather wallet for a co worker.
>Doing: getting back on the self improvement wagon
>Hoping: I can get myself together and make the life I want for myself.

>Escapism: meditation, getting lost in thought, or browsing Veeky Forums

>eating
grilled cheese and bananas as pre workout.
>studying
nothing right now, mostly requirements for jobs.
>reading
I don't read, but really wish I would, definitely seems like something useful. I just can't focus enough and feel like everything it has to offer can be found effortlessly on the internet.
>liftin
going for dat dere lazy ottermode, so only pull ups/chin ups/push ups at home, 3x a week. Working so far, though getting lean is most of the job.
>playing/watching/listening
fortnite, NIN
>creating/working on
a fuckload of different projects of which most I'll never finish
>doing
waiting for the food to process so I can work out.
>hoping
for a lot, though compared to a month ago I can't really complain. Everything is 10x better but still feels like it's going to crumble eventually.

>escapism
alcohol. makes me feel things.

>escapism
Lifting is my escape. Sometimes fishing, but I've been seriously missing vidya. Dota 2 and talking shit with my friends. I moved away a couple years ago for work, and have literally zero friends. Veeky Forums is another cope. I love you faggot anons
>wipes single tear from eye.

>eating
back to clean bulking after a bout of weakness/dismay at the end of the year. Still isn't perfect, but it's progress nonetheless.
>studying
GMATs in July, close to finishing PMP and MSCA.
>reading
Aside from studying, reading at least one serious topic book/month and a few quick fun ones during downtime.
>liftin
Switching to nSuns variant, not trying to do too much.
>playing/watching/listening
Playing either some laidback Hearthstone or FaceIT one night/week, depending on rest days and study schedule
>creating/working on
Kind of lacking here, but have been interested in making a desk with built-in speakers.
>doing
Trying to sleep more, not serial dating, drinking enough water, going to doctor's again
>hoping
hoping GMATs turn out well, hoping my ulcer doesn't come back, waiting for a text back from someone. same shit different day.

>drank a smoothie now wondering what type of meal to actually eat for dinner
>reading about TA and FA for finances
>articles on investopedia/some pdf books about the subject
>grinding OSRS, might play some Street Fighter 5
>I don't create much. I am trying to host a local tourney for SFV though if that counts. Trying to get in contact with venues is a bitch.
>doing the reading shit
>hoping to get a 2 decent jobs I can work in the AM and the PM so I can get some cash together for school.

As for dealing with escapism, I recently bought a VR headset for my phone and downloaded VR porn. The orgasms have been knee shaking good. If not that I am playing a fighting game.

>Eating
more than I should
>studying
Nothing till summer
>Reading
Nothing :/
>Lifting
Doing lots of reps with small weights
>Playing
Dark Souls, helps me stay motivated
>Creating
Working on the back garden, Hoping to grow some lemon verbena for tea since I cant find it on its own fucking anywhere
>Doing
Trying to learn the russian alphabet
>Hoping
That my job interview goes well tomorrow, ive been out of a job for 6 months, was going close to insane but things seem to be looking up, knock on wood.

>Escapism
Open up a bottle of my favorite

Today was the kind of day where I would normally have skipped my workout. I did not do that. This is my achievement for today.

>Keeping Up Appearances

>eating
Just whatever I can get my hands on to fill out my macros.
>studying
Nothing at the moment.
>reading
Been reading over my cars repair manual, need to replace the rear brakes and the brake disc. It's pretty fucked.
>liftin
Finally got back into a solid routine after a few months of it being irregular
>playing/watching/listening
Waiting on MHW, been running through bloodborne again for fun.
>working on
My car, hyundai tiburon '04, has a bunch of minor annoying shit wrong with it that is bothering me.
>doing
Just getting my life back into a routine, fixed my sleep schedule recently which is nice.
>hoping
to get back together with an ex, she has feelings for me. But it's a complicated issue

>Escapism
Playing Bass, it keeps my mind off things.

>Grilled Chicken warp
>Civil Engineering
>Don't Like reading
>Bulking up but going to start cut part way through Feb
>Random spotify music rap/metal mostly
>working on meditating daily
>General self improvement after breaking up with ex of 2.5 years
>Hoping to find a good coop

>eating
I just ate tortellini
>studying
strength programming
>readin
count of monte cristo
>liftin
pull day in 10 hours
>playin
witcher 3
>creating
new diet and program for february
>doing
fuckin nothing
>hoping
my gf loses more weight

yeah escapism usually has me sleeping in and going to sleep early. Can't worry while asleep

>Eating: Baked beans and a banana
>Studying: International Political Economy
>Reading: A Brief History of Neoliberalism by David Harvey
>Lifting: Boxing mainly - lifting for explosive power
>Listening: Bonobo - Migration
>Working on: Getting a summer internship
>Doing: Homework
>Hoping: I make it

>>eating
Brown Trout with potatoes
>>studying
Math and economics
>>reading
Arcana mundi
>>liftin
Crossfit lol
>>playing/watching/listening
Deleted steam, watch customized news, listen to VH1 Classics
>>creating/working on
Working on discipline
>>doing
Chores
>>hoping
Get a job soon

Today i went through my fridge, threw out everything containing phytoestrogens to a certain level, including chips and sugars, which there were not much of already. I have rescheduled my whole diet into an organized system now, finally i have control. I also went into the bathroom, the next step was hygiene, i organized everything, threw out shit with bad chemicals and got that shit under control too. I've planned out my work-outs and am doing them great. I used to walk around, look at my self in the mirror, yawn, go to the bathroom. Nope, now i am efficient as fuck, go to machine, do exercise, go quickly to the next one, proceed, get it done quickly. I think this is key to get a rhytm going.

>eating
salmon salad. it was on offer
>studying
behavioral economics
>reading
Consciousness: an introduction, by Susan Blackmore
>liftin
Back day
>playin
cities skylines, watching the wire, listening katatonia
>creating
a fucking research project for work
>doing
getting ready for bed
>hoping
thot BEGONE

>>eating
eggs
>>studying
Finance
>>reading
pretty much only read for uni
>>liftin
upper lower split that I had to quit for a week because sick
>>playing/watching/listening
bout to hop on dragon ball fighterz at 11 when it unlocks
>>creating/working on
fixing up around my house
>>doing
shitposting
>>hoping
a gf
>escapism
getting shitfaced and drunk texting people

>eating
Had some eggs and rice earlier
>studying
art I guess?
>reading
Last thing I read was a book about Hinduism by Alan Watts. It was great
>liftin
feels and doing body-weight exercises until I can afford a gym membership
>playing/watching/listening
King Gizzard
>creating/working on
My art
>doing
Reading this thread
>hoping
I do well in life

I dunno, I just wanna straighten my shit up right now. I'm 20, so I think I'm on a good track since I've realized the things I need to correct. I'm supposed to be looking for a good trade school to go to, because I am looking to become an electrician; but I'm so fucking anxious and weird about it so I've been putting it off. I love drawing and I don't really wan't it to be my main career, but I do think making money on the side with it would be nice.

>eating
Gonna have some chicken pasta in a bit.
>studying
Working on my RN. Gotta write a couple Sociology papers tonight. Fucking pain in the ass class.
>liftin
Rest day, might still do some cardio later. Legs tomorrow.
>playing/watching/listening
Nothing right now, just kinda procrastinating on Veeky Forums.
>creating/working on
Have plans to jam with a dude on Monday. Trying to get my band back together.
>doing
Procrastinating. Gotta do these stupid papers.
>hoping
That my noob gains come quick and motivate me to continue to lift.
>bonus
I've had a very unhealthy relationship with escapism. Too much vidya, too much drinking, too much daydreaming about a better future without actively working on things to attain that future. Trying to be more in the moment, trying to suck everything the fuck up and actually work hard to get what I want.

Bros, I want to thank you guys for helping me start getting out of the funk of breaking up with my gf and feeling like a worthless piece of shit. I'm using the feels to motivate myself to be the best person I can be, through lifting and doing well in school and making better habits and generally being a better person. This shit is hard, but I know we're all gonna make it.

>eating
Rice crackers, its off day mostly due to public holiday and rice crackers are one of my cheat meals
>Studying
Compsci major starting soon so learning python atm
>reading
Tale of two cities
>lifting
not today
>playing
Since I am finished for the day probs gonna play some civ 5
>creating
Nothing, the story i was writing didnt end up going anywhere havent started a new one yet
>doing
Shitposting while I eat lunch
>hoping
I get the job I interviewed for this morning.
>Escapism
I tend to day dream but try to force it in specific directions, it's how I come up with the stories I am trying to turn into a novel.

>fasting
>

>Fasting tomorrow, but I've been pretty consistent eating cleanly -- mostly chicken and veggies. First soda in like a month today.
>Need to keep studying for the GMAT/GRE
>This cool occult book called masks of misrule. Talks about the horned god and his connection to European paganism, lucifer, and Tubal qayin (thanks Nightbringer)
>Was doing a meme brosplit, but I've decided to go back to basics and do strong lifts 3x per week and HIIT 2x a week
> Been on a 2000s British rock kick recently, like Arctic Monkeys, The Fratellis, etc... Dove into Black metal for a couple months, but summer is coming and I need to be thinking more about sex, less about frozen forests.
> Trying to be consistent with learning Python. I want to build a trading algorithm
> Doing the work during the week, play during the weekend life. Also will be moving out soon
>Hoping to get laid desu. Also hoping to move forward in life, as far as career goes.
>I try not to be bored. I quit vaping and porn, so boredom is incredibly triggering. I try to stay busy, whether it's work, projects, or just drinking with the boys.

>eating
Had my cheat day today and honestly feel like i don't even need one anymore. I had a burger and feel like shit now.
>studying
Started training BJJ a few months ago on off days so watching and reading as much as i can.
>reading
Discipline equals freedom
>liftin
Texas Method. Left shoulder has been hurting these last couple of weeks so i'm taking it easy on the upper body. Squat and DL are progressing well.
>playing/watching/listening
Not playing any games right now, i find them too addictive and can easily fall out of good habbits when i'm too stuck into a game.
>creating/working on
Myself mainly, i'm getting married soon so i have a lot of shit to do
>doing
About to cook a non shitty meal for dinner
>hoping
I can get over this anxiety i feel whenever i'm in a situation that i'm not in control
>bonus
Escapism play with my pets, smoke weed, browse Veeky Forums

>eating
Home made wrap, with veggies, salad, sweet corn and tuna
>studying
medicine
>reading
The Millenium Trilogy (i know it's old but i didn't get to read it till now)
>liftin
Squats today
>playing
witcher 3 (for the 5349594th time) or New Vegas. Can't find anything new interesting
>working on
nothing
>doing
Squats
>hoping
There is no hope, only the Void

>eating
Cheese
>studying
jack shit
>reading
Finishing Musashi, fucking great book
>liftin
OHP
>playing/watching/listening
XCOM 2 baby
>creating/working on
gains
>doing
pot
>hoping
to fuck sluts

>bonus
vidya

>eating
Gummy bares
>studying
Boring shit for uni, only my law class is interesting.
>reading
Drawing on the right side of mind
>liftin
Upper/lower. Running for my lower days since my legs are already tree trunks
>playing/watching/listening
Playing majoras mask, listening to youtube.com/watch?v=1FqclpQ5_Rc
>creating/working on
Trying to draw and learn electronics. Laziness is my worst enemy atm.
>doing
School work. Papers, job searching.
>hoping
I get the internship I want, I can find something I'm passionate about.
>bonus
I play video games.

I feel like a talk stupid, what are some good ways to get better social skills.

In a slump. Knowing that I'll probably be stuck in my development hellhole of a country really makes me doubt that all the lifting, working and studying that I do is worth it.

>eating
Had salmon and asparagus for dinner
>studying
Stats, HCI, DBMS Implementation, Operating Systems
>reading
Ulysses S. Grant Biography
>liftin
Just started it back up recently
>playing/watching/listening
Playing too much WoW, watching Sopranos and Stargate SG-1, Listening to a lot of Peter Hitchens talk about how western society is doomed
>creating/working on
Nothing right now
>doing
lurking on Veeky Forums for the past hour
>hoping
Hoping I pursue an specialty in my CS degree and build a portfolio from there. Really anxiety ridden about futures after graduation. The anxiety kills my confidence in a lot of areas of life. I would like to just get into a stable enjoyable work situation so I can focus on what I enjoy and jump start my dating life.

Eating: last meal was a lot of chicken, uni’s cafeteria has a place dedicated to lifters (brown rice, chicken, beans, green veggies.etc.)
Studying: Electromagnetic physics
Reading: Soonish. Essentially a futurist book.
Playing: Breath of the Wild. Still loads of fun.
Working on: Not much. Focusing on developing good study habits.
Doing: Wrapping up homework, ready to get to bed
Hoping: General aesthetics. Really want to build up my endurance so I can do light exercise when I’m older. Study-wise, hoping to get my Ph.D
Escapism: Honestly, Breath of the Wild or Minecraft are great escapes. I love venturing into open-world games to get out of the real world a bit. Town of Salem is pretty fun too if I’m not mentally drained.

>eating
Eggs, Rice, Chicken, Tofu
>studying
Software
>reading
Neuromancer & Shortness of Life
>liftin
SL5x5, just getting started
>playing/watching/listening
JPEGMAFIA
>creating/working on
Web design business
>doing
work, study, reading, exercising
>hoping
don't die tomorrow

As for escapism, its been a good few weeks. I haven't wanted to escape, and like to just live in the moment.

Talk to as many people as you can user. If you do talk stupid now, 1. it will go away soon 2. if people are annoyed by it, they probably aren't the people you want to continue to talk to in the future.

Hey how do you working bros do it after a 12 to 14 hour shift I dont feel like doing anything, how can I remedy this?

Would you recommend taking test supplements or is that just a meme?

>Blueberries, bananas, and apples
>Technical SEO optimisation
>Nothing at present
>Using the machines because I'm a scrub
>Nier: Automata
>New music via Reason 8
>Looking for a new job; got two interviews since Wednesday
>To get into much better shape this year

Broke up with my long-term girlfriend in November. This year has potential to be great, if I can seize on this positive feeling. Already started going to the gym regularly, and have been looking into working abroad for a while (either AUS or US).

Feeling good.

>eating
Rib Meat Pizza
>studying
Android App Development
>reading
Kafka on the Shore - Murakami
>liftin
Back and biceps today
>playing/watching/listening
Fortnite/house of cards/brock hampton
>creating/working on
Trying to get better at fighting games
>doing
Sleeping too much
>hoping
Praying for titcow gf

>bonus
Eat some nice food

>chicken and leek pie
>XXX
>flowers for algernon
>just doin what i can w/ 10kg dumbells until i find a job and start going to proper gym
>scott walker
>screenplay
>watching movie
>to fucking god that i'll achieve everything i want to

>daydreaming, music, and especially certain vidyagames and films/series. the usuals pretty much

walks and just exploring my suburb always boosts my mood too

>eating
Homemade pizza
>studying
Semester hasn't started again yet but finance
>reading
nothing atm
>liftin
doing ppl
>playing/watching/listening
Playing chess, listening to spotify and watching vidya on youtube.
>creating/working on
Working on resume/linkedin
>doing
Fuck all :(
>hoping
I can get a cadetship or internship next year

>Salted dark choc + oats
>Some poetry shit for school
>Multiple books, collecting quotes
>Later today, 6:50 AM here. Today is diddly + bench
>Listening to bolt thrower, going to play R6 or Doom (1992)
>working on poetry shit and study notes for other classes
>making some tea
>good grades

escapism is for faggots. I do what I want.

>eating: Meal Prepped 8 ounces of chicken breast and half a sweet potato

>studying: Looking into ways to acquire a liquor license for my new business

>reading: ^

>liftin: Go to the gym every morning at 3 AM, Bro-Split

>playing/watching/listening: Country Music while I watch these contractors finish the rest of my building buildout

>creating/working on: My Vodka Company + My Virtual Reality Company

>doing: Sitting here typing in this thread inbetween calls about this liquor license

>hoping: I hit the powerball tomorrow night

Anyone else thing this general would be 100x better without the ' what are you all' stuff?

eatan
>anything and everything cuz skele
studyan
>comp sci (it's shit and a waste of time)
readan
>reading nothing
liftan
>SL cuz skele beginner
listenan
>Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire and Thin Lizzy
creatan
>An app
doan
>Not much else
hopan
>I can build my confidence to normal human levels so that my next potential relationship isn't self-sabotaged by my own fear of intimacy

escapism
lifting is my only escape from my own thoughts which makes rest days the worst days

Yeah it kind of makes it feel like a pushups thread desu

just one or two questions would be fine

the /pol/ version had some motivation or wisdom in the op, but it might be a bit too political for Veeky Forums

I think it's carryover from /v/s friday night generals.

Having one question worked better, no one is going to read a paragraph per post and respond to it.

Anyone?

Agreed. I wrote mine out, but looking through everyone else's and mine again, its just a bunch of extra shit I don't really care about and I would have rather read a paragraph about the persons improvements and struggles instead.

Absolutely. The responses to those questions clutter the thread and they never start discussions.