Insofar as possible I try to approach problems with my mood or mental state as physical problems to be solved in physical ways, i.e. matter-over-mind. I find that I can often cure a mental state of nihilism in myself by taking a nap. If I’ve had adequate sleep then vigorous exercise is a good thing to try. Sexual intimacy (in my case without release) or a good flogging would probably be even better but may not be as easily available. Checking if I’ve been eating right is also worthwhile.
But what to do when you’re punched in at a desk job procrastinating and can’t bring yourself to actually do the job you’ve been assigned? I was never able to solve that one, which is why I quit my job as a programmer and went back into academia. Swet, sweet Athene, I am never leaving you again.
Insofar as possible I try to approach problems with my mood or mental state as physical problems to be solved in physical ways, i.e. matter-over-mind. I find that I can often cure a mental state of nihilism in myself by taking a nap. If I’ve had adequate sleep then vigorous exercise is a good thing to try. Sexual intimacy (in my case without release) or a good flogging would probably be even better but may not be as easily available. Checking if I’ve been eating right is also worthwhile.
But what to do when you’re punched in at a desk job procrastinating and can’t bring yourself to actually do the job you’ve been assigned? I was never able to solve that one, which is why I quit my job as a programmer and went back into academia. Swet, sweet Athene, I am never leaving you again.