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oast20

I've found that earplugs exacerbate the effects of tinnitus and make it difficult to sleep. Having my desk fan turned on throughout the night helped me sleep a lot better

oast10

I brush my teeth in the shower and find that I clean more thoroughly than standing at the sink

oast10

My alternative to a sound machine is to have my desk fan turned on on during the night

oast10

Was there anything in particular in the book that triggered you to not enjoy smoking anymore?

2Sabiola
Yes, I think it was where he explained that you don't really feel better when you smoke. What happens is that a smoker feels worse in the times they don't smoke, and then a cigarette brings them up to normal again for a short while; so while you're smoking you feel as good as a non-smoker feels all the time. But I don't know if just reading that would have done the trick without the rest of the book.
oast20

Could you share these exercises? As somebody who suffers from RSI, I would be interested to know which techniques worked for you, without needing to see a specialist

4Adele Lopez
Basically, you move your arm around until you get to a position where it starts to hurt (or hurts more). Then you try to find a spot with your other hand where if you apply a shear force, the pain goes away when you try to move again.
oast10

Are you able to elaborate on the muscle contractions? If there anything in particular to look out for or are you able to give specific examples? 

2Zera
Look for how your body reacts when you're thinking about something you already know you dread doing. Same for when you're pleased about something. That will tell you what to look for. 80/20: muscles tensing up (jaw, neck, torso) is discouragement.
oast20

Ever since I put my phone on the opposite side of the room at night, I find it a LOT easier to get up in the morning, as well as getting to sleep faster