I enjoyed this one a lot. Sadly no room in my stack for an extended run.
Results I’ve gotten are just from one loop.
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Internal feeling of deserving happiness, not as an entitlement but that I am allowed to be happy, that I deserve to feel fulfillment and joy
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Better self-control and insight towards what was impacting my happiness and joy - and whether what I was doing or thinking of was increasing or decreasing my happiness/joy/fulfillment. If it was decreasing it I took steps to avoid it, or flat out stopped doing it.
Examples: I removed subreddits from my reddit feed, blocked YT channels.
I had awareness of me being irritated - and recognizing that I gained nothing from holding on to this irritation, so I let go and started thinking of positive memories, thoughts. -
As I wrote in my initial results post; It immediately gave insight on how different my state becomes whenever I engage in negative thinking.
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It made me more engaging in forums, ideas, and concepts that I cared about. I usually avoid online discussions and news because in 99% of the times, it’s an expenditure of energy and time - and brings up negativity, it’s just not a worthwhile trade. This didn’t change. But when it came to topics that I did care about, I engaged in those - because I enjoy it.
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Morning/Evening routine changed so that they started with positivity/happiness, not mindless scrolling.
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Engaging with people and discussions that brought me joy
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Engaging in work that feels more aligned with my path/purpose - and brings joy/fulfillment
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Enjoying nature more on my daily walks with dog
Now afterwards (~20days after my loop)
I have not noticed much more development. The insights I’ve had of course remain, my inclination towards happiness & joy remains. But the initiative, the energy is somewhat lacking. I’m not as aware of negative thoughts, or at the very least I do not have it as easy to just shift to something positive instead.
Today I’ve been lethargic (probably caught some flu) and I started the day with mindless scrolling, I know it’s negative etc but I just didn’t have the mental energy/capacity to do what would give me more fulfillment, a somewhat sad statement. Essentially the “path” towards AoH remains, but I did not have enough time with it to ensure my habits, and mental practices keeps me on that path.
I am quite impressed by what this one loop did, and am looking forward to when I revisit AoH. Glad for the rest of you who had room in your stack and can continue running it.










