My 2025 resolution is a vague “Spend my time well,” which also means answering what “well” means for me. I am constantly overwhelmed by the possibilities, the limitations of my time, and the capitalistic bids for our attention everywhere we turn. By your math I have fewer than 2,500 books, which makes me sad.
What I’m trying to get ahold of is the intention in where my attention goes, not letting time slip away to scrolling and other mindless things - which runs the risk of becoming an optimization project and isn’t the point. It’s figuring out what you want and need and giving yourself the time and energy to devote to those pursuits.
I feel this - I'm not usually one for new year's resolutions but this year I've unplugged my internet router and left it at my parents' house. No Internet connection while I'm at home anymore. When I need it I'll have to go to a cafe, or the library, or make use of my downtime at work (which is what I'm doing now). It really got to the stage for me where I had to ask myself how long I was going to let myself keep living in this state of constant distractedness. I'm so sick of it. I think more than anything in 2025 I'm looking forward to being bored again, what a blessing that will be! (Luckily, since I live alone, I'm able to get rid of my router if I want to, without forcing anyone else to give up the great modern home comfort with me).
I am hopeful as well though that giving myself more time will let me play a few more games without the side-helping of guilt that's nagged at me for the past few years whenever I've done so. I played Outer Wilds a couple of years ago and was reminded of the kind of profound experience a great video game can provide. Exactly the kind of experience I'm hoping to leave myself open to with the time I'm giving back to myself.
Anyway, happy new year, and I hope your resolution goes well for you too!
My 2025 resolution is a vague “Spend my time well,” which also means answering what “well” means for me. I am constantly overwhelmed by the possibilities, the limitations of my time, and the capitalistic bids for our attention everywhere we turn. By your math I have fewer than 2,500 books, which makes me sad.
What I’m trying to get ahold of is the intention in where my attention goes, not letting time slip away to scrolling and other mindless things - which runs the risk of becoming an optimization project and isn’t the point. It’s figuring out what you want and need and giving yourself the time and energy to devote to those pursuits.
Good luck on your intentions!
I feel this - I'm not usually one for new year's resolutions but this year I've unplugged my internet router and left it at my parents' house. No Internet connection while I'm at home anymore. When I need it I'll have to go to a cafe, or the library, or make use of my downtime at work (which is what I'm doing now). It really got to the stage for me where I had to ask myself how long I was going to let myself keep living in this state of constant distractedness. I'm so sick of it. I think more than anything in 2025 I'm looking forward to being bored again, what a blessing that will be! (Luckily, since I live alone, I'm able to get rid of my router if I want to, without forcing anyone else to give up the great modern home comfort with me).
I am hopeful as well though that giving myself more time will let me play a few more games without the side-helping of guilt that's nagged at me for the past few years whenever I've done so. I played Outer Wilds a couple of years ago and was reminded of the kind of profound experience a great video game can provide. Exactly the kind of experience I'm hoping to leave myself open to with the time I'm giving back to myself.
Anyway, happy new year, and I hope your resolution goes well for you too!
Would feel like time traveling to the past to not have internet at home—sincerely envious that you can do this