Personal Development

I’m now in Week 04 of a 30-day semen retention challenge. Let’s dive in! 😊 Diary # Day 22 - Monday # Today was smooth sailing again—everything felt easy and under control! 😉

Hey there! If you’ve been following my journey on my What I’m Doing Now page, you know I’m all about experiments that spark growth, like my semen retention challenge . This time, I’m diving into a 12-week fitness challenge to build strength, endurance, and resilience while keeping it fun. Inspired by German “Kampfschwimmer” (Navy SEAL equivalent) and functional fitness YouTube channels, I’ve crafted a plan to hit 8/10 intensity in my dream training week. I’m in Week 7 now, and it’s been a wild ride—here’s the story, with reflections, my training plan, and what’s next! 😊

NoFap? Tried it – but honestly, I never stuck with it for long. In those critical moments, I lacked the grit, and somehow I lost sight of the deeper purpose. Sure, the benefits of sexual energy are tempting – who wouldn’t want to tap into that power? But constantly pressuring and torturing myself? Nah, I’m done with that. I’ve beaten myself up too much in life already, and that “self-punishment” vibe is no longer my thing. Still, the best things in life often don’t come easy, even if they sound super simple in theory:

The Usual Method and Its Flaws # Search online for ways to discover your personal values, and you’ll likely find a popular approach: download a list of values, pick the ones that resonate, prioritize them, and call the top 3–5 your core values. Sounds simple, right? But honestly, I find it a bit shaky. It banks on your subconscious magically revealing “true” values shaped by real experiences rather than just wishful thinking.

Over the past few years, I’ve had to find ways to take back control of my sleep. Bad sleep can tank my day, leaving me grumpy and drained. After plenty of trial and error, I’ve nailed down a technique that works like magic for me—and it might just work for you too!