Why do we act Blue Pill when we know what's right is Red Pill?

empatheticapathetic · 2017-01-02T00:05:28+00:00

You seem like a dude who is very in his head all the time. You mentioned meditate in your posts but do you actually do it?

The rate at which you've been releasing your articles indicates you can't relax and chill out, and that indicates a lack of discipline/self control. Maybe release one a day instead of 4 a day. Maybe not text back straight away and do no further hamstering on the subject. Maybe stick to a lifting schedule and have a assigned period of the week to eat sugar like cookies.

My brother always has to be doing something. He doesn't understand the value in being zen. He thinks it's wasted time, and would rather attempt to multitask 6 different things instead of focusing on one and doing it properly and at a reasonable pace.

I search for specific topics on asktrp and TRP and end up finding my own comments giving advice to others on the exact thing I needed help with from when the first thread came out. It's easy and fun to learn the knowledge but you gotta be patient to put it in action and reap the benefits.

bouncebby · 2017-01-01T18:53:07+00:00

I used to have a similar problem. I was giving into old bad habits and cravings for things i knew were bad for me. So i know all about the cookie binges.

What i started doing was when i had a craving or was going to do something bad for me, i took some time to analyze exactly why i wanted to do it.

Then id look for a better option to fix that need.

Eg. The cookies. Used to love them, could go through a whole pack before realising it.

Came to realize it was due to two things.

my body wanting a high calorie hit. Instead, id eat an actual meal. Something high protein and high in fat. Usually a bowl of yoghurt and a banana. Takes the craving away.
I was feeling down and my body wanted a cheap energy rush to feel better.

Instead, i go for a walk. Not far, i only need about 10 mins or so. But its enough to get the blood pumping and feel like im doing something. It improves my mood and takes away the craving.

The take away is to listen to how your body communicates its needs. Its not a smart thing. Its lazy and over reliant on old habits. But you need to listen to it and find better ways of keeping it happy.

roseillus · 2017-01-01T18:29:55+00:00

Because you need more discipline and it's what you've been taught, it takes time to break the cycle. Learn and apply.

Mecha75 · 2017-01-01T18:34:15+00:00

The red pill takes time to dissolve. I still find myself swallowing the blue pill from time to time. But my wife has been pretty good about telling me off when I do. She likes the red pill me better. Solipsistically, she knows red pill makes her happy and blue pill makes her resentful.

GameOver17 · 2017-01-01T19:36:17+00:00

I've been eating cookies all week. Gyms been closed for repairs till tommorrow but I probably needed some rest anyway. I don't feel BP about anything I do. Even if I fuck up something sets me back I just learn from it and move on. Point is to trust your overall track that you've laid out in front of you and don't beat yourself up.

Terdmuffin · 2017-01-01T19:57:50+00:00

As with most things, when you develop habits they can become difficult to break. Your first instinct or reaction is to resort to the first, easy behavior aka old tendencies.

Wylted · 2017-01-01T19:57:36+00:00

just lift, I'd worry about cutting the cookies out next year

Title	Why do we act Blue Pill when we know what's right is Red Pill?
Author	CaptainCringeworthy
Upvotes	2
Comments	7
Date	January 1, 2017 6:19 PM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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