Monk Mode 60 days

I made it to 60 days. This is my longest streak so far which has been more stable and successful than any previous streak. As part of Monk Mode, on most days of my streak, I avoided entertainment. I also did daily fasting where I avoided meals after lunch, everyday since my streak started. Later on I added more austerities, such as avoiding social media and minimising the use of cellphones.

I have to say that the impulse I used to have to indulge in PMO have been finished to a fraction. I don’t want to speak too soon as I am aware that I’m still vulnerable to relapse.

More than 40 days into my streak I used this technique called cue-exposure therapy as I came across this in a YouTube video. I still can’t recommend this because I feel that I am yet to experience the complete benefits from it. Whoever is considering doing this, only do this if you are sure that you have good self-control, because it can be a slippery slope. So far, even though I haven't done this for long, I do have to say that I see a resistance within myself to porn.

I feel more confident in myself. My concentration is a lot better.

My aim is to master the art of celibacy. As I started watching porn on my own since I was 17 this is about 14 years of exposure to porn. Because this exposure happened during my teens and my entire tweens, I feel I would need to spend an indefinite period of time in PMO or hopefully be in Monk Mode.

 

I failed many times before I got to this place, but still, this is no guarantee and not reassuring myself.

Part of my key to success was to look at videos related to NoFap on a daily basis during my early stages of this streak. I hope to continue with this.

Cold showers was a game-changer.

Also, I have started reading Soaring Eagle's Reboot as the Best Remedy. I think this will be my main key to success.