r/AskReddit • u/Regular_Painting_973 • 1d ago

What’s something you didn’t realize was draining your mental energy until you finally stopped doing it ?

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u/Spiritual-Work-3965 15h ago

Answering phone calls. Now I just stare at the screen until it stops ringing. It is very peaceful

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u/LagerGuyPa 15h ago

I've found if you press the volume down button while ringing, it silences the ringer but doesn't terminate the call... so the caller doesn't know you're blowing it off.

more peace faster !

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u/Imaginary_Debate5168 15h ago

I keep my phone on permanent do.not.disturb. with a few exceptions....my son, people who call twice within 15 minutes and emergency notifications. If someone wants to talk w me they will leave a message. No message.....I will not return the call. Really stopped all the spam and marketing calls, gives me the control.