Every
I usually finish writing it and only then do I realise I don’t care enough to send it.
About half an hour ag
On comment threads, every day.
- Do I want to put this out into the world?
- Do I need this in my life right now/is it worth the time?
This reflective exercise has saved me many excessive fixations. And yes, sometimes I do need to make that snarky overly-researched comment that nobody will see.
Literally every day.
Would be funny if there were no comments here
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Several times a day
Sometimes I can’t be arsed with the replies it might generate, others I realise I’m not actually adding anything to the conversation
I’d add to this: if I cannot phrase it succinctly and with the right words, it’s better off unsaid.
Also, if I realize that I’m just repeating what everyone else is saying, then I’ll scrap it completely.
Haha that’s silly why wo
Today
Just a few minutes ago. It was a thread about someone losing a beloved pet rat to old age. I want to say something comforting, but can’t think of anything that doesn’t seem trite or cliched.
10 mins ago, and I frequently decide against it because I am either unsure of whether I read something right or because I don’t feel like actually engaging in a conversation about the topic.
Literally just now. I was going to agree and add detail about my own thought process, but… meh.
About half of my responses are deleted. I realize that sometimes I’m just not adding any substance to the conversation.
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Bravo
Came here to day something like this but, as usual, I
Nearly every day. Sometimes it’s helpful to write out my thoughts, even if they’re too rude or just too banal to actually post.