I feel like I don't think much like I used to and I want to change that.

Lately,
When I don’t know something, I reach for AI. When I’m stuck, I reach for AI.
Helpful? Yes. But I stopped writing down my ideas. I stopped day-dreaming. Without noticing, I’d turned outsourcing my thinking into a habit.

My plan: I don't think I can quit AI completely (that feels extreme and a bit unrealistic for my work), but I’m putting it on a minimum. No AI after work for everyday thing, I’ll use my own head.

Why I’m doing this

My biggest concern: instead of sitting with a feeling, I’d often open AI. Zero inner voice. I don't connect much with my feeling anymore. That's weird.
  • First, I feel like my voice felt thinner. Relying too much on AI, my words start sounding similar like others. Everyone has the same opinion, similar POV and the funny part, many people don't realise it. They think they know how utilise AI best, hence, they might have the best answer.
  • My mind’s everywhere. Information is so easy now. A question pops up, I ask AI, then I ask ten more. Then I completely forgot the reason I use AI initially.

None of this means AI is “bad”. It means boundaries help me think better.

What I’ll start doing (so my brain wakes up again)

  • Paper first. Pen, and notebook.
  • Five-sentence starts. For any blog post or idea, I must write five sentences without help.
  • Walks without headphones. Let thoughts stretch their legs.
  • Slow questions list. When curiosity hits, park it in a “Later” list. I want to try for once a week to pick one from the list to explore properly (books, people, real life, travel).

What I’m keeping

AI helps: new ideas, planning, fast checks at work, and automation. I still need it and I love learning about it. BUT I am quitting AI because I’m trying to keep my voice, my focus, my curiosity.

I hope this plan letting me taking my thinking back– gently start with paper. Start with five sentences. Start with my own words.

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