Switching to Low-Power Mode: How It Eased My Anxiety
Once upon a time, I lived like a constantly plugged-in, high-performance phone. Weekdays were filled with KPIs, meetings, and a never-ending to-do list, while weekends were even more precisely divided: socializing, studying, and exercising. Even relaxing was about being "efficient"—watching the most acclaimed movies, reading chart-topping books, and checking in on my refined lifestyle on social media.
My brain was like a computer desktop with dozens of programs running simultaneously, lagging, overheating, and on the verge of freezing. Anxiety plagued me: sleepless nights, my heartbeat audible in the stillness; daytime concentration was unbearable, and I overreacted to the slightest mistake. I realized my mental battery wasn't just depleted, it was starting to bulge.
Change began with a complete "power-off."
I first turned off the background refresh on social media. No more wasting hours on a few carefully edited photos, and no more focusing on strangers' updates and comments. The world suddenly quieted. I heard the birdsong outside my window, and also the true voice within me: You don't really need so much attention and approval.
Then I cleared my redundant "memory." I stopped packing my schedule and allowed myself afternoons of free time. I declined those optional parties and deleted a bunch of "potentially useful" apps from my phone. I regained my sense of the quality of time. It was no longer a container to be filled, but a space to breathe freely.
Most importantly, I learned to "turn down the screen brightness"—to lower my expectations. I allowed work projects to progress a little slower, allowed myself to be an imperfect parent, and allowed life to have its messy and imperfect wrinkles. When I stopped striving for 100% intensity and settled for 80% composure, I found more surprises.
In this process of "saving energy," I even found an interesting symbol: glueless wigs and half wig.
I used to mess with my hair, perming, dyeing, and straightening it, constantly exhausting myself to meet societal standards. Then I stumbled upon glueless wigs and was amazed by their convenience: no glue, no complicated procedures. They're easy to put on in minutes, and I can change my style at any time. I can also remove them at any time, letting my scalp and my soul breathe freely.
How much does this sound like the life I'm pursuing now? No longer needing those sticky glues called "persistence" or "compulsion" to rigidly pin me to a certain "perfect look." I choose a glueless life: easy, convenient, and free to change my style. More importantly, I have the right to "take off" the burden at any time and return to my true self.
Now, my battery may only be at 40%, but it runs incredibly smoothly. I have enough mental space to feel the morning breeze, read a book, or simply relax for a while.
If you're also feeling your battery draining too quickly, leaving you physically and mentally exhausted, try this approach: shut down unnecessary background apps, clear your cache, and then boldly choose a "glueless" lifestyle.
Low battery life is the most enduring and comfortable state for a person.
My brain was like a computer desktop with dozens of programs running simultaneously, lagging, overheating, and on the verge of freezing. Anxiety plagued me: sleepless nights, my heartbeat audible in the stillness; daytime concentration was unbearable, and I overreacted to the slightest mistake. I realized my mental battery wasn't just depleted, it was starting to bulge.
Change began with a complete "power-off."
I first turned off the background refresh on social media. No more wasting hours on a few carefully edited photos, and no more focusing on strangers' updates and comments. The world suddenly quieted. I heard the birdsong outside my window, and also the true voice within me: You don't really need so much attention and approval.
Then I cleared my redundant "memory." I stopped packing my schedule and allowed myself afternoons of free time. I declined those optional parties and deleted a bunch of "potentially useful" apps from my phone. I regained my sense of the quality of time. It was no longer a container to be filled, but a space to breathe freely.
Most importantly, I learned to "turn down the screen brightness"—to lower my expectations. I allowed work projects to progress a little slower, allowed myself to be an imperfect parent, and allowed life to have its messy and imperfect wrinkles. When I stopped striving for 100% intensity and settled for 80% composure, I found more surprises.
In this process of "saving energy," I even found an interesting symbol: glueless wigs and half wig.
I used to mess with my hair, perming, dyeing, and straightening it, constantly exhausting myself to meet societal standards. Then I stumbled upon glueless wigs and was amazed by their convenience: no glue, no complicated procedures. They're easy to put on in minutes, and I can change my style at any time. I can also remove them at any time, letting my scalp and my soul breathe freely.
How much does this sound like the life I'm pursuing now? No longer needing those sticky glues called "persistence" or "compulsion" to rigidly pin me to a certain "perfect look." I choose a glueless life: easy, convenient, and free to change my style. More importantly, I have the right to "take off" the burden at any time and return to my true self.
Now, my battery may only be at 40%, but it runs incredibly smoothly. I have enough mental space to feel the morning breeze, read a book, or simply relax for a while.
If you're also feeling your battery draining too quickly, leaving you physically and mentally exhausted, try this approach: shut down unnecessary background apps, clear your cache, and then boldly choose a "glueless" lifestyle.
Low battery life is the most enduring and comfortable state for a person.
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