How do you relax in monk mode

HypeBestiole · 2021-03-18T14:33:40+00:00

Walking, and even resting from lifting just doing nothing but thinking and organizing my thoughts. Doing flexibiity and mobility work. Listening to music.

adam-l · 2021-03-18T15:04:48+00:00

Monk mode is definitely not about avoiding "all pleasure". Despite its name, it doesn't require ascetism.

At some point of your life, you might realize that your "value" (mainly, SMV) is too low. That you are lacking several qualities. These have two main categories:

1) Social skills,

2) Other.

Monk mode is about upping 2, i.e. "Other" than social skills. That's it. That's monk mode.

You don't have to cut-off completely from society. You just realize that, since your value is too low, you will be perceived as low value in social interactions, so in many of them there might be no need to participate anyway. It doesn't mean that you are forbidden from extracting pleasure from the ones that are still pleasurable.

heathenhellstar · 2021-03-18T13:25:09+00:00

Tap in and becoming aware of the place and time of now. All you are when youre not relaxed is stressed and thats caused by living in the past or the future

CompetitiveAd4912 · 2021-03-18T12:46:58+00:00

Meditation, Reading, going for walks

selffulfilment · 2021-03-18T12:54:22+00:00

Cooking is a good one

Herdsengineers · 2021-03-18T14:51:28+00:00

Fishing. Which is code for sitting on a shore line and drinking while not getting bites. Of course, when you finally do reel in a keeper, it jumpstarts the addiction. Same for hunting - sitting in the woods in the cold and being bored, but when you finally get something and experience the adrenaline rush of a big game kill, you're instantly hooked for life.

Don_Draper27 · 2021-03-18T15:45:40+00:00

I guess avoiding ALL pleasures could be the max level of monk mode, but completely unnecessary.

I just did monk mode for 5 straight months and to put it frankly, I just put myself in a mindset where I was hyper focused on my mission.

My main goals were to 1. Get a good deal on an SUV (A coupe and a 1 year old daughter don't mix). 2. Get a well paying job (I was unemployed) 3. Move away from my moms couch.

I've achieved all that, and then some. Ended up saving a few grand and overall learning a lot about myself from the isolation.

But to answer your question, meditation is the best way to relax your body and mind. Go "girly" with it. Scented candles, massages, heating pad. I'd watch a TV show with my sister and we'd bond over it cause we got so much into the show and start creating inside jokes. Grabbing dinner with a bro is always nice. Let yourself have a cheat meal and shoot the shit with your buddy.

InformalCriticism · 2021-03-18T14:48:33+00:00

Hard to know if you're talking about unwinding, taking a day off, or staving off boredom with entertainment when typical media fails.

As much as it is a struggle to get into regular practice, breathing style meditation has a measurable physiological effect on you that can calm you down if you're just trying to get yourself ready for a full night's sleep.

If you're looking for less-taxing pastime, try listening to media instead of watching it or reading it. This can be podcasts, audiobooks, stand-up comedy.

I don't want this to come off a cliché or half-assed, but there are types of travel that can be relaxing. A drive on a road without traffic while not in a hurry. Trains, buses, and leisurely biking can give you a sensation of freedom of movement that you might not get in a typical errand run or commute if you're not working from home.

Cooking is a good one if you have some idea of what you're doing. If I'm cooking for pleasure, it's going to be beef on a grill/pan, or a tried and true recipe I've already honed over the years.

Alternatively, you may find that you've actually just filled your day too dense, and all you need in order to relax or enjoy things better is by taking something away that doesn't need to be there. It just so happens I have more than one phone, and with that, I've divided their functions; one is strictly for business and logistics, the other is more media oriented, and switching out which I have on or near me can keep my mind more focused/less distracted throughout different times of day.

In short, look at what you can do better from what you already do, and ask yourself if you even need to keep what you have in your day every day. Less can be more.

Gamedragon345 · 2021-03-18T15:25:13+00:00

you can make a schedule for yourself everyday, and give yourself time to unwind everyday from the grind and play video games . My brain personally doesnt get tired from reading interesting books, only boring non fiction ones.

-Bran- · 2021-03-18T16:35:37+00:00

Meditation.

suburbananimal · 2021-03-18T17:28:11+00:00

Meditate. Yoga. Hiking. Museums. Springs/rivers/lakes. Beach. Kayaking.

I personally find those things relaxing.

If you have a dog, walk it.

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L2diy · 2021-03-18T15:42:33+00:00

Artistic release. Playing an instrument. Outdoor recreational activities. Meditation. Tanning. Plenty of relaxing things that are still productive.

Tiredassho · 2021-03-18T15:47:20+00:00

How about teaching a child to read, cook something for others.

theskaterboy999 · 2021-03-18T15:58:39+00:00

go out for walks in nature, get lost in your city when you drive and listen to podcasts and shit

Casanova-Quinn · 2021-03-18T16:44:03+00:00

You have to avoid distractions like video games, social media, internet in general

You can do these things, but the key is to set limits on it. Schedule it, set a timer, whatever you need to do. You just don't want to accidently waste half the day on it. It can be as simple as "I'll take a break and watch Netflix for 1 hour".

Optionsmfd · 2021-03-18T16:49:42+00:00

whats the difference between monk and MGTOW?

DiskKiller2 · 2021-03-18T17:58:54+00:00

For many people, monk mode is a way to stay in their comfort zone and to avoid talking to girls. It sort of gives you the permission to avoid rejection and taking risks. Not saying it’s harmful to focus on yourself for a short while... but don’t do it forever.

Perprocess · 2021-03-18T18:26:07+00:00

Just moderate your time that spend on things like video games. Play on the weekend instead of all week; play a game that doesn't require a huge time investment. Monk Mode should be seen as spending more of your time doing self-improvement, but not as self improvement being the only thing you can do.

RedEyeBlackEye1 · 2021-03-18T18:30:17+00:00

In a Semi-monk(slipping in and out of time chamber) currently. Try watching shows, movies, and comedy standsups. These things excite, relax, entertain, and train(get to use redpill lens to spot instances of "the bullshit") your brain. You can also, go interact with females(again an opportunity to use redpill lens and apply redpill techniques infield) too. Plus, since you're on a current level up campaign, any bullshit from females doesn't(well it shouldn't) effect you that much bc you know that in x amount of days(weeks, months) YOU'LL BE HIGHER SMV THAN HER, THE DUDE SHE'S DICKRIDING, AND MOST OTHER DUDES IN THE ROOM bc you're putting in INTENSE SELF IMPROVEMENT work every gawd damn day. Just my 2 pennies.

Good luck OP

pmultiplyb · 2021-03-18T14:00:18+00:00

If you feel bored and want to watch TV or check social media (which should be erased by your phone by now) you go for a walk and listen to a podcast. Podcasts where you can learn something.

jjj2576 · 2021-03-18T14:28:52+00:00

Monk Mode is a buffer.

tiverma · 2021-03-18T12:41:47+00:00

Just stay relaxed

Title	How do you relax in monk mode
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