1. I belong in this community.

2. My ability and competence grow with my effort.

3. I can succeed at this.

4. This work has value for me.

Exploit, don't explore.

Artificial limits - such as libre software only - help reduce overwhelming choices.

Think longterm: fewer things to maintain, mastery of basic tools, no dependence on software subscriptions or licences

If you need a dopamine hit, try the following: do vimtutor; do touch typing exercises; write some c code; study SDL; set up pine/mutt/offline imap; read back issues of Linux Magazine, Wireframe, Byte; books from Calibre; music I have already downloaded; notes in Joplin; zettlr; audio books; projects in Things; sort and prune photos; clear 1G of space on your computer; the key is to try and tame the chaos of things I have already rather than bringing on new inputs and distractions I won't have time for.

If you really crave to game, play a game you own already. If you are bored of them, start a libre game - or at the very least a source port. Better yet, learn how to write your own.

Find a consistency in values and build strength from that. Combine a love of freedom with a Buddhist morality. Think longterm - 25 years.

I vow to abstain from taking things not freely given.