Techniques for dealing with lack of motivation, malaise, depression
What it is
Jonathan Blow gives a talk on techniques for dealing with lack of motivation, malaise and depression, originally on Twitch. He discusses observing and understanding negative emotions and thoughts.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN cites it as the best motivation advice some commenters have heard, and it is often shared in procrastination threads.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2017, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“Best advice I heard was from Jonathan Blow”
Best advice on motivation the commenter has heard.
jmacklin308, 2024-02 · Strong recommendation · in “Ask HN: Does procrastination advice help you?”
Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.
Topics: depression, motivation, procrastination, jonathan blow, mental health
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