Cutting down

It’s been three days now. I can’t say I haven’t been tempted, but I can honestly say that I haven’t given in. The habit is so ingrained that there have been moments when I’ve almost done the deed without thinking, on auto-pilot so to speak. Which is not to say that I intend to give up entirely. No, that would be going too far. I enjoy it too much and am going to see whether I can just keep it in check. Although it’s not been as good as it used to be. To be honest, at times it’s been downright disappointing - even frustrating. And let’s not forget about the embarrassment of it. It’s not exactly cool, is it? I think it’s important to be realistic: I do have a slightly addictive personality and if I find myself ending up on the slippery slope that I was on until three days ago, then I might just have to say no, better not at all than a constant struggle to keep it within reasonable limits. I’m wondering what would be a good interval before doing it again? Maybe just when I really feel like it, when I really, really want to know how much music I’ve listened to recently then I’ll give in and visit my Last.FM page…

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Published:: 07.06.06 / 8pm

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Gutta 08.06.06 / 10am

Damn, that’s an almost perfect description of my present situation with cigarettes. Uncanny.

11V 08.06.06 / 7pm

I based it on my memory of giving up eight and a half years ago (smoked my last the night my daughter was born - deeeep drags). Difference is that I couldn’t afford even one more fag as I’d be back to 20 a day in no time. I envy social smokers. Best of luck with the giving up - I hope you make it.

themilkman 08.06.06 / 10pm

Ah, I find it a lot harder to cut down on Last.fm that I did giving up the fags. I have my page loaded all day long at work and I keep on checking it… It’s like I was trying to find out what I’d listened to but couldn’t actually remember… Still, I know when it’s not working, or when they’re doing the much-talked about upgrade or whatever.

I have a bit of a ‘whatever’ approach to it though, does that count?

11V 09.06.06 / 6pm

Bruno - you can give it up, I know you can. Just think how much calmer and more in control you’re going to feel if you’re not checking Last.FM every five minutes. I’d advise trying initially to limit your views to hourly on the hour, then cut down to once a day and if you like you can stop there. Alternatively, you can see how long you can last. I haven’t looked now for five (5!) whole days and I feel so much better for it. My breath doesn’t smell, I don’t feel so bad when I wake up… er, no sorry I’m confusing addictions, let’s start again… Since cutting down on Last.FM I’ve felt less twitchy, I’ve got more time and I’m more in control - it’s great! Try it and I think you’ll like it.

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