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The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Discussion in 'Events & Challenges' started by RiseToGreatness, Sep 22, 2019.

Should the Thread Title be extended?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2020.
  1. No, leave like that: "The Lord of the Rings Challenge"

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%
  2. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Fellowship of Nofap"

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    45.5%
  3. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: Rising Fellowship of Eärendil"

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  4. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Journey to Mount Doom"

    5 vote(s)
    15.2%
  5. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Quest of the Ring-bearer"

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Mathman1994

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    Checking in. Was testing something on an app and pornographic images popped up. I so badly wanted to get off to them, but I closed out and came on here instead. I think I just need to log off my devices tonight, and start again tomorrow when I am more clear headed. Unfortunately, I have a student tonight, so I might see if he can reschedule, as I am feeling a little off right now.

    Best,
    Mathman1994

    Edit: I got off work, so I am logging off for the night
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2021
  2. OttarrTheVendelCrow

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    Day 133. Feeling good today. Overall I had a really positive day and am looking forward to hump day :) Almost halfway through the week! Keep up the good work everyone!
     
  3. HE^MAN

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  4. Baby Yoda

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  5. Thank you for the kind words, @RiseToGreatness. I love this community you have created and I'm glad to be a small part of it!

    Day 358. I realized the other day that I am spending way too much time on my phone these past few weeks. Maybe months even. I think it's a contributing factor to the slog I feel myself to be in. Just today, I spent most of the morning at work conscientiously off my phone and only checking it with clear goals in mind. Maybe it's also due to the fact that today is the start of my weekend and we've been having wonderful spring weather, but I feel good.

    One of the things that bothers me about spending so much time consuming media is that it just drains me and makes me feel so unproductive. I have to counterbalance that with something fulfilling and productive. Writing for me seems to be the thing, but I'd also like to begin learning Spanish. Does anyone have any recommendations on learning a language? I've got all the usual apps and things but I feel more inclined to take a class, be it online or in-person (someday, right?). But I am open to any and all suggestions.
     
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  6. archie.hill

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  7. Day 9 complete!
    Hello there! General Kenobi

    An average, unremarkable Tuesday. That's a good thing! PMO didn't bother me as I went about my day, and even though it had its share of frustrations and challenges, I felt able to take them all in stride. Deliberately choosing not to be angry or irritable takes years of work but it improves daily interactions so much. When tiny, mundane things bring a smile to your face instead of a frown, that's when it's so great to be alive. Feeling good.

    @Johnthesavage I've studied Spanish for eight years and I don't think there's any substitute for a class with other people, not just an app. My reading, writing, and speaking skills are all fine but I struggle with hearing the language from native speakers. Find a way you can listen to real, contextualized Spanish if you can, even if you only pick up one word out of 10.
     
  8. Rubzi

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    Day 23 check-in (Attempt 4) - The village of Bree
     
  9. GN-z11

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    Day 3, I already had a dream about going back to porn last night, I remember not usually getting dreams like that until at least a week or two into a streak, so not sure if that's a good sign or a bad sign.

    I also need to do a better job of wrangling my fantasies, I don't consider fantasy a relapse in itself but making myself horny - even briefly before snapping out of it - definitely isnt doing me any favours. Although on that note my libido does seem to have dropped recently overall, I think the reason I'm fantasizing is because I'm confused at why nothing's turning me on... As I get a little distance from porn I'm starting to realise that men and women on their own hardly turn me on atall anymore, even in fantasy - it has to be in some fetishized setting to get me going. I think that's good reason enough to quit.
     
  10. bsdk_chutiya_ho_kya

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    Count me In.
    Lets kick that monsters who lived inside us and show him the fucking place he deserves.✌✌

    P.S.: Its my day 5.
     
  11. Ciceron

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    Daily checking.

    Last night I had a nocturnal emission. So I couldn´t sleep well, now I´m tired and fearing the physical (and mental) consequences of ejaculating, altough it wasn´t deliberate. Probably the chaser effect will be around me in a week. Time to be more vigilant and diligent. Ora et labora, may the devil not find us idle.

    Great post man, specially the monk mode. It´s similar to what I do. I would add another rule to avoid "secondary triggers", things and acts that directly don´t lead to PMO but favor it. Such as drinking alcohol in excess, too much use of phone or internet, not be aware of what is on TV to look away if it is something provocative, eating fast food regularly, the lack of a sleep habit and routine, do not sports, etc. Each of us have something like that, and some more dangerous than others.

    Keep strong, you are a inspiration to all of us. I´ll have you on my prayers.
    A piece of advice that works but is hard is that of Saint Ignatius of Loyola: when you want to stop doing something good, or you can't get to do it, and instead you decline towards the bad, put more effort and deeply concentrated to do the good. Oppositum per diametrum.

    A class will always be better than an app, although if you can't or don't have much time, these can help you get started. It is also highly recommended to listen to movies or series in the language you want to learn. But perhaps the best thing is to listen to songs: fast, simple and entertaining. It is not usually said much, but it helps a lot to learn. If you want, I can recommend you more on private chat, I´m spanish.

    St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
     
  12. OttarrTheVendelCrow

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    Day 134. Feeling relaxed this morning. Looking forward to a day off from working out and getting some rest. My days have been so busy that I really don't have any free time to sit around and think about PMO. This has helped me immensely.
     
  13. Mathman1994

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    Day 14

    Two weeks clean as of 11pm last night. I will be a Hobbit tomorrow!

    Best,
    Mathman1994
     
  14. Diderik

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    After my counselor appointment covering mostly masturbation and quasi-pornography (viewing sex that doesn't show private parts, so technically isn't porn), I feel stronger about abstaining. The appointment was Monday and yesterday I got very tempted, but I did not give in because I had just talked about strategies to resist, such as journaling and working on my projects in life like building my music studio in the basement. That will keep me busy and fulfill me so that I do not feel like pleasuring myself or escaping life. So, the counseling appointment made a lot of difference, as always, and I will try and keep what I learned there as long as possible. Next Monday is my next appointment. It's great to have one a week right now. I think I can make it that long without masturbating or watching sexual content.

    Onward!
     
  15. Revanthegrey

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    After i learn to confront my little problems, my addiction doesn't have more purpose to exist in my life, now is more weak than ever.
    It is remind me speech of Smith on matrix
    There's no escaping reason, no denying purpose, for as we both know, without purpose we would not exist. It is purpose that created us, purpose that connects us, purpose that pulls us, that guides us, that drives us; it is purpose that defines, purpose that binds us. We are here because of you, Mr. Anderson.

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    I will keep fighting
     
  16. Anew2019

    Anew2019 Fapstronaut

    Day 0. Had 3 falls yesterday. Chasers got me. Feeling ok this morning. Accepting of my relapse. Growing daily. I have made progress. I have not stayed up all night edging for at least a year. It had been almost 10 years since my last streak over 2 weeks and I had 2 of them within a month and a half and a 5 day one right before that. I am developing healthy habits. I expect progress and not perfection. I am making progress; therefore I am happy.

    I will get through this one day at a time with work and Gods grace.
     
  17. MyGodandMyAll27

    MyGodandMyAll27 Fapstronaut

    Day 2. Saint Joseph Pray For Us.
     
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  18. eagle rising

    eagle rising Fapstronaut

    I would just second Cicerons recommendation. Watch or listen to media that involves your language to learn. Pay particular attention to voice inflections and the flow of the dialog. Possibly repeat what they are saying as you watch it.
     

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