Digital Minimalism - Post #6 - You Died

By Gravy · Feb 2, 2025 · ·
  1. So, I am back on the wagon today and I am much happier. I got SO much done around the house. As I am writing this, I am using my 15 minutes of internet time.

    The goal isn't to be perfect, the goal is to improve. So, I can only hope I can get back on the wagon for a long while. News- second hand- knocked me off.

    I realize this has to be a challenge. Because I like challenging games like Elden Ring, Dark Souls, etc. So, every time I fall off the wagon, it's like the 'You Died' screen. You get sent back to the bonfire to try again. Maybe this time you won't let the Internet, Knower of All blast you into pieces with a lightning attack.

    I donno. I am just know I get return to enjoying real-life while remaining connected to those I care about online. Like a few of my digital friends and this forum.

    Anyway, time to put on my Havel's ring, and try again.

    P.s. I could use tips to minimize my time on the following sites:
    Youtube
    Reddit (Dark souls, etc.)
    These are both useful to me, but I have been using them too much the past few days. I want to minimize their use, especially reddit. Youtube is MUCH harder, because I enjoy watching @the Backlogs, and other gamers. Also, astrology. Maybe just make myself restricted to JUST Dark Souls/Elden Ring Reddit? That might help.
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Comments

  1. ps102
    For YouTube, you can download NewPipe. It's a YouTube client... but you can't log in. This basically blocks the addictive algorithm from working to get you watching more and more.

    You can also customize the app to make it less distracting. I've disabled the main page feed in mine. I only have some subscriptions in some channels, and I go to those whenever I want to watch something.

    The app is not designed to be addictive so I now waste much less time on YouTube!

    Good luck!
      Gravy likes this.
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