I’m not sure how applicable this advice is, but I had a similar problem with short form content. I would scroll for hours and hours everyday and just felt really unproductive. So, to fix it, I deleted Instagram and got Lemmy! Instead of using software with an abundance of short form content, I forced myself to use software that has limited long form content. By intentionally putting limitations on myself, I was able to correct my behavior. However, I didn’t completely go cold turkey; I allowed myself to consume long form content that I viewed as more “intellectual,” “mature,” or worth my time.

If I were in your situation, I would need something to add some resistance into the process of opening Reddit. For me, that resistance was deleting an app so I had to go out of my way to reinstall it. For you, maybe you could automatically delete Reddit cookies so you have to log in every time? Maybe add parental controls to your router to block it? And as an alternative, maybe block political communities on Lemmy and browse that? Maybe read articles or the news instead?

Fedora, Mint, or Pop. Hell, give BSD a try!

You and I both. I’ve been playing Factorio instead of finishing a campaign for a homemade RPG…

This!

Don’t go. And if your son doesn’t know why you two divorced, tell him.

Running, hopefully.

Or BSD! ;)

I’m not sure. Whoever responds first should reply to me so I get the notification, too. I’m curious.

Oh yeah, I stay away from sodas as much as I can (except the very occasional Sprite during outings because how could I live without it). And I’m lactose intolerant, so I too prefer a savory treat to a sweet one. Tea has always been my one exception, though; I couldn’t tell you why.

I’ve dabbled with growing my own tea leaves, but it didn’t go very well. I definitely have a brown thumb…

I always forget chai is actually a tea. I’m so used to western teas, I guess.

You see, I’m weird and get bitter teas only to fill them with sweets like honey.

I love any and all earl greys. Can’t go wrong with ‘em.

This sounds cliche but parks/public playgrounds are lovely. I live near one and spend much of my downtime drawing, writing, or doomscrolling at it. They often aren’t too loud if you don’t live in a big city, and I love hearing kids play in the distance behind me. Occasionally, you might even have a nice conversation with a stranger.

Ooooo, I do like me some peppermint tea. I find it to be awfully seasonal, though.

Never heard of it. What’s it like?

Hm. Elaborate on that. I’m trying to learn more about the space.

Why’s that? Simplicity and low overhead? Or is it an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” situation?

Might I ask which TTTPG? Or is it a general setting for any game?

I’ve been teaching myself to draw for the exact same reasons you do it. Hopefully the quality of my work will catch up to yours soon, lol. Right now, I’m great at drawing things from reference, but the moment I try to draw something from my own head, the skill I thought I had just vanishes…