Hack Your Brain with Bash: Program Your Habits

Inspired by James Clear's "Atomic Habits," this hackable Bash script is your toolkit for programming your brain to build better habits.

It is the result of living a productive life as programmer with ADHS. Trust me, its hard.

Ready modes

• Zen Mode: hack switch zen - Blocks everythign distracting
• News Timer: hack switch news - Solve challenges and get some news & social media time
• Work Mode: hack switch work - Unblocks all work related messengers
• Clear Mode: clear - Unblocks everything after solving challenges

Atomic Habits Principles

This script is a practical application of the principles from "Atomic Habits":

• Cue Elimination: Zen Mode removes the triggers of bad habits and lets you focus on the task at hand.
• Increase friction of bad habits: In order to access social media and instant messages you get to complete challenges first
• Make good habits easy: The script always brings you back to zen so being in the flow without distractions becomes your new normal.
• Identity Reinforcement: Each use is a vote for the person you're becoming. "Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." – James Clear

Installation & commands

1. Install the script:

   curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Mythli/hack-your-brain-with-bash/main/src/download.sh | bash

2. Personalize your habit plan:

   hack edit

3. Engage Zen Mode for focus:

   hack switch zen

4. Start hacking your brain

   hack edit vim

5. List all modes

   hack list

6. Print mode information

   hack print zen

Hackable Features

• Customize with hack edit to block any app or site.
• Comes with over 50,000 distracting domain names which you can use
• Comes with 3 challenge types: Mantra completion, Math and physical exercises.
• Hack challenges and rewards to fit your goals. The sky is the limit.

"Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement." – James Clear

Have an idea?

PRs welcome.