First of all I gotta suggest going back to therapy - sometimes it takes a few tries to find someone you hit it off with. And like you said, you have to want to change or it's not going to work.
That being said...maybe start by brainstorming and writing out some life goals. Try making a mind map. Can be big stuff like marriage/kids or little stuff like getting back into a hobby.
When it comes to implementing changes, habit stacking can be really helpful. That means you identify a habit you already have and attach a new one to it - maybe you already make coffee in the morning, so add in 5 minutes of meditation while it's brewing. Do one habit at a time and take it slow.
And keep in mind, it's going to feel cheesy and uncomfortable at first. You're gonna feel some resistance. Good luck!
Flow charts are the best.
Ok so if you can handle this responsibly (unlike me) then simplemind pro has just updated their mindmapping app and i swear it's just about everything i want in life.
Spent 3.5 hours yesterday creating one chart to rule them all. The daily tasks, the rollover tasks, the sunday dump session. Checklists, due dates, colour coded with calander, i could go on. I should stop!
Im not promoting this software but i like it as i really like mind maps and flow charts for my brain-to-world translations.
https://simplemind.eu/how-to-mind-map/basics/
https://simplemind.eu/how-to-mind-map/examples/goals/
Ok. Sorry if this sends anyone down rabbit holes.
I've tried them all and they're sort of equivalent.
I'm a fan of SimpleMind: https://simplemind.eu/ It's quite usable on iPhone, and I run the Android version on my Chromebook. I didn't realize they also have Windows and macOS versions.
The fee is per-platform, so I just stick to the two main platforms I have, which is fine.
Check out BiggerPlate which has zillions of mindmaps -- one might inspire you to use it. https://www.biggerplate.com/
I haven't used it in about 4 years, but I tried many of them back then and the one I liked the most was SimpleMind. They have a free version, but I paid like $20-25 for a pro version that allowed a lot more customization and syncing between devices. You might not need that. What I likes about it was pretty much unlimited customization. I could move branches around anywhere and change the colors to anything. Some of the other versions were more limited. Some of my branches had a lot of limbs, so it was important to me to make it look exactly how I wanted. I added notes and things too. It's worth checking out. It was well supported.
1) I use SimpleMind Pro. It's mindmap software.
I put my todo tasks in it and can visually organize the tasks. I've tried all of the other big todo apps and SimpleMind, oddly, is the one I like the most because it is the only one that let's you visually manage tasks.
2) For web articles, I've created subreddits that I moderator and create posts with links to these web articles using bookmarklets. I used to use Pocket and Instapaper but now usethe subreddits since lets me add comments/notes which is useful.
I vote for stickers and shapes! I would love something similar to SimpleMind which is a mind mapping software. I mean the RM2 is built on linux right? Get on that shit someone!!
Yeah, neither 1) nor 2) are small feats.
I don't want to minimize how either task impacts you. It can look simple when written as words like, " Tell your boss your have schizophrenia", which expands to, "Tell your boss you have a mental illness they likely have entirely wrong notions about that they now need to help accommodate for your to be successful in your job--and they will feel wholly unprepared to help you with because mental health education is lacking everywhere." God that's overwhelming for everyone.
However, working with the idea that your bosses are good people, all you need to give them in a start in the right direction. You don't need to give them all the answers. If I were in your place, I would start with a Mind Map, which is a brainstorming tool. I'd put "What I need to be successful" in the center of the map, and then start branching from there.
There are no wrong answers in the map, and you your job may not be able to provide all of them. However, at the end, what you want to find is the intersection of where you feel good about your job and your bosses feel good about you as an employee.
1) all mindmap programs get the basic stuff done. You can pick any of them and get started. I've tried ~20.
2) Today I tried "SimpleMind" and it actually has a bunch of useful features! And, in addition to a free version, you can make a one-time payment! Extremely reasonable. This page lists free/pay features including screenshots and videos, so you can get a quick idea if this is right for you: https://simplemind.eu/features/
Notaphilosopher but i use simplemind and have for years. It does a lot of what you are suggesting.
I would be interested to hear of how philosophers would use mindmapping. I use this as a tool which more accurately captures my thought processes in many fields. Be it planning, research, projects. I may do my own amateur experiment and try answering a question for myself so thanks!
This is really awesome! You've clearly put a ton of work into it. Thanks for sharing!
This is the kind of cool that makes me immediately start thinking of how it could be made more cool! Like, I love these maps and the organization is very helpful, but I wish the end of each branch had some way to link to more information about that topic.
I wonder if this project could be expanded to use some kind of "mind mapping" software (e.g. Simple Mind but there are others), so that each leaf of the tree could be expanded out to show high level description (like, scrape the first paragraph of the Wikipedia page for that topic) and some links to helpful tutorials, sample code, or relevant github repos.
And if you DO decide to go that route, let me know because I would love to see it! (And maybe even contribute to development!!)
I use SimpleMind which is both a mind mapper and outliner. I start with the mind map to get the organization right visually then it can output it as a hierarchical outline. You can add as much detail as you want in the map to create a comprehensive outline.
This is a color inverted pic from Unity's website. But I have a program that might be what you are looking for. I use it on the Mac and I don't know if there is a PC version. SimpleMind https://simplemind.eu
It’s called SimpleMind!
See here: https://simplemind.eu/
Have a look around and see if it appeals to you or not.
This is just a small example I used to get a point across as a demonstration. My bigger maps are absolutely expansive and incredibly in depth due to the level of complexity and work I’ve put into them.
Either / Or [Hah, that’s a Kierkegaard reference]
Happy Mapping!
I like to use a mind map of some sort, whether that's drawn out on a page in my pocket notebook or in an app like SimpleMind or FreePlane. For me it feels like a natural way to quickly jot down a few thoughts as they pass in a cohesive way that shows meaningful connections between ideas. I also find it's a great way to take notes on something I'm studying so I can break it down into chunks for better understanding
yes, that is rather neat!
https://simplemind.eu/support/editor-help/#toolbars
doesn't offer the same convenience.
Keyboard Shortcuts
I use a mind mapping app calledSimpleMind. It is really cool. The macOS version syncs with iPhone/iPad offline without the mind maps going to cloud. It is nice if you want to keep things private. There is also cloud option. I mainly use it on my phone to quickly note down ideas, brainstorm features and such.
I like to use somethign simple, like mind map planning. Organize how you wish (sometimes i do sub-bullets for resources for each plan).
Remember to Take a breather too.
Once you have plan/resourse list, you can also make a map of resources so you know where to go for what you need (e.g. late night toiletts).
Then sort your plans to what'll be the most beneficial for the short term (e.g. how to get housing/job) and for long-term.
Break your steps into smaller goals.
Do goals.
Keep planning.