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Chasing Goals Helped Me Stop!

Discussion in 'Success Stories' started by Folarin, Apr 7, 2018.

  1. Folarin

    Folarin Fapstronaut

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    It's almost a month since I opened the site and it's not because I slipped up. It's just, I've been busy. I'm not going to arrogantly say, I've been to busy to masturbate but setting my focus on the things I want to achieve (the things I know are within my reach) has pushed me forward.
    In the next few days, I would have reached the 100-day mark without visiting a porn site or touching myself. Now I'm very aware of how easy it can be for one to slip up, I did over 200 days before and had to start again.
    I think my biggest lesson from all this, is not to put too much pressure on myself. Some people might call it, "not giving a f@$K!" but depression is one of the big triggers. There are other things I would love to achieve, like being able "to talk to girls" or stay away from prostitutes.
    I'm not perfect but I take what I can get. Even if it's taking a cold shower, making my bed or finishing a client's job on time. These small victories, I appreciate them because all I have to do is take a look back and see, I've come a long way. I'm not the man I used to be.
     
  2. glad you posted, as i needed this today
    well done on your journey brother, you can do this
    keep up those small wins
     
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  3. j_pwc_bat

    j_pwc_bat Fapstronaut

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    That's a good point.
    Need to release some "happy chemicals" [dopamine; doing an activity we enjoy] or do something for others = contentment-happiness.
     
  4. Folarin

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    Glad to help
     
  5. thelasttruthtold

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    Inspirational; keep at it with your determination and the dark clouds will disappear
     
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  6. Folarin

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    thanks
     
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  7. Read two books
    The Subtle art of not Giving a Fu*k
    Ego is the enemy
     
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  8. Folarin

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    Do they have 'em in Audio?
     
  9. Casey54

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    Hey man, thanks for posting congrats on 100 days. I’m trying to focus on small achievable goals rather than just large goals right now too.
     
  10. Yes
     
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  11. theoptimist

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    Thanks for sharing, it is very inspiring :)
     
  12. Folarin

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    Well done Casey, it's one day at a time.
     
  13. Folarin

    Folarin Fapstronaut

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    You're welcome bro!!
     
  14. Folarin

    Folarin Fapstronaut

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    I try my best, thanks!
     
  15. glitchblaster19

    glitchblaster19 Fapstronaut

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    yah i can relate a lot to what you said. the only way to kill an addiction is by replacing it with new good habits
     
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  16. Rey Rey

    Rey Rey Fapstronaut

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    The little achievements sure mean alot. Thanks for sharing your story it's a blessing for sure
     
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  17. Folarin

    Folarin Fapstronaut

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    Yes they do. You're welcome.
     
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  18. SkyFallBack

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    Similar stories on different people. Stay strong and get out of the house!
     
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