Ask HN: Internet/Video games ruined my ability to enjoy crafty hobbies. What do?
How can I know if I'm getting bored of an hobby because I genuinely don't like it or because its my inability to deal with instant gratification? I've tried writing (I have an idea for a book that I think its cool) but after writing for more than 15 to 20 minutes, I get bored of it. I like playing guitar, and I have tried creating music, but I get bored of it: I much rather play other people's music. I like to read, but I cannot read longer than 30/40 minutes. I tried drawing, but since I don't know how to draw and I'm following along tutorials, I'm not creating anything of my own so I get bored of it quickly as well.
On the other hand, put me playing rocket league with friends (or even alone), or watching a TV show, or running/biking/soccer, and I can do that just fine without getting bored
How do I change this? Any strategies that I can follow? Or is it just a matter of grinding/pushing through it?
On the other hand, put me playing rocket league with friends (or even alone), or watching a TV show, or running/biking/soccer, and I can do that just fine without getting bored
How do I change this? Any strategies that I can follow? Or is it just a matter of grinding/pushing through it?