Don't Depend On Daddy 145. Why and How I Am Becoming More Analog to Regulate My Nervous System
Jan 21, 2026
A creator outlines shifting toward analog habits to calm an overstimulated nervous system. Topics include doomscrolling, decision fatigue, and choosing silence over constant input. Practical swaps like paper brain dumps, physical books, screen boundaries, and simple nervous-system practices are discussed. The conversation highlights letting boredom, analog hobbies, and calmer routines restore focus and emotional steadiness.
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Craving Less, Seeking Steadiness
- Michela realized she wants less ambition and more calm in 2026 instead of more structure or systems.
- She frames becoming more analog as a pathway to regulate her nervous system and create steadiness.
Life Changes Fueled Constant Stimulation
- After moving to Chicago and living alone, Michela found she constantly sought stimulation to avoid boredom.
- She describes compulsive scrolling even while doing basic tasks like brushing her teeth and feeling mentally exhausted.
Switch Day-To-Day Notes To Paper
- Choose physical cues over digital ones by moving routine brain dumps from apps to paper.
- Use a paper to-do list each morning and enjoy the tactile act of crossing items off to empty your mind.