From 428add2286d45953ec0bfcc2ba6c1879cf48955e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Pham Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:47:16 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Create README.md --- README.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f74c6e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# MAD/CDAD +Mindfulness Anti Distraction / Cognitive Dissonance Anti Distraction + +Chrome extension to help curtail bad habitual distractions. + +I have 0 idea if this works in practice. + +Inspirations taken from bits and pieces of psychology studies and my own lazy-ass intuitions. Related slightly: Baumeister's work. + +Previously tried using extensions that prevent distractions by fully blocking or restricting site usage (e.g. StayFocusd). Worked in the short term, but I would eventually just remove them out of inconvenience. + +The goal is to aid the rewiring of wanting long-term goals (short-term happiness has value). Fun 'human-capital development' focused web browsing links are given as alternative browsing.