Clicking my way out of autopilot

[u/rivamiriya]

Every time I catch myself living on autopilot, I press a button on this little tally counter strapped to my finger. That click reminds me to come back into the moment and think: I’m here.

We joke that the number on the counter is our “Level of Awareness” — like we’re grinding XP in real life.

Why bother with a clunky counter instead of just remembering? Because the thing is big, awkward, and keeps nagging me to notice it. Plus, seeing the numbers go up is fun — it turns mindfulness into a kind of game.

So yeah, apparently I’m speedrunning enlightenment with a finger gadget.
Has anyone else tried weird hacks like this to stay mindful?

[u/52134682]

Where did you get it OP?

[u/Silent-Lagoon → u/52134682]

I got one of these at a craft store. It’s meant to be used for counting rows or stitches when doing fiber crafts!