Shrinivas Kulkarni

Population decline | User research | IIT BHU Varanasi

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

The weakening desire to form families is a symptom of diminished vitality. To reverse population collapse, we must stop treating humans as economic units. We need to rebuild our vital energy through healthy living, support and meaningful connections within communities. 6/6

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

Why is the global population declining? Monetary incentives worth billions of dollars are failing to reverse this trend. Economic excuses like inflation, job scarcity, only scratch the surface. The truth is much deeper: as a generation, we are fundamentally exhausted. 1/6

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

Creating a new life requires immense vital energy and hope. But our prime years are consumed by unstable jobs, digital distractions, short relationships and immediate gratification. By the time we feel "ready," our drive is already gone. 5/6

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

True!! It has not much to do with the cost. It is happening because they are exhausted. Lost the drive. In this state of mind one can't think of delayed gratification through children. people r trapped in short term pleasures. pls do read more here - https://t.co/sskFCVjnrq

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[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

We need to learn to differentiate between highs and the bliss that can be achieved by ‘doing nothing’ (for a while!). Meditation is a way to experience this bliss.
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[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

Relax&Letgo Your body might be sitting on the couch, but mind is running: How do I respond to that email? I wish I had said that differently in the meeting. AI is here I need to start that side project.
Why is it so terrifying to actually pause & do nothing for a while? #burnout

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

You are enough as you are. Give yourself permission to let go for a little while today, releasing thoughts of the future, what you lack, or who you aspire to be.

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

A gardener’s work requires a special set of tools.
This Roses & Thorns method provides the lightweight, intentional framework you need to tend your mental garden. Tools for this journaling method
1. Your journal
2. A companion page — for managing thoughts while you work
#ADHD

[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

#ADHD brain is a Cursed Garden of Roses and Thorns. This is a concept that I have developed to create a mindset and journaling method that has a lightweight structure, is flexible enough for the novelty-seeking mind, but intentional enough to prevent the chaos. #productivity

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[Shrinivas Kulkarni @thinkersutra]

Solution: You must forcefully weed out constantly appearing thoughts or let them die by starving them of attention.