The Blindboy Podcast A mental health plan for the New Year
Jan 3, 2024
The podcast explores topics such as embracing challenges, the impact of living in autopilot, addressing rumination, navigating the entertainment industry, and the power of mindfulness. It also includes a guided mindfulness exercise using an orange as the focal point.
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Storm Ride That Shifted Perspective
- Robin Williams described cycling through a violent January storm fully prepared and feeling empowered rather than victimised by the weather.
- Preparing with proper gear turned a potentially miserable journey into a joyful, agency-affirming experience.
Choose Small, Achievable Resolutions
- Do set small, realistic New Year's resolutions you can actually keep, like improving your desk ergonomics.
- Small changes (seat cushion, screen height) reduced daily pain and improved morning mood within days.
Quit Phone Use In Bed
- Stop using your phone in bed to protect sleep quality and fall asleep earlier.
- Put your phone where it's a pain to reach so you must get out of bed to turn the alarm off.