More enjoyable forcing?

[420dankscope]

I've been trying to make a Tulpa for a while now. A couple months to be exact. The problem I have identified is the lack of motivation. The way I plan out my sessions is rather basic. I give a set duration of time for each subject and I work from one to the next. I find the process rather boring as it is no different than a work schedule. I really want to see my Tulpa come to life so I figured if I found out a way to make the forcing sessions more fun or entertaining I could be more passionate and effective. So my question is how can I do so. Do you guys know any tips that could help me out? Thank you in advance.

[Linkzelda]

I think it's probably a matter of shifting your mentality of it being a chore. Because however you want to conceptualize it, time management would be something we'd be shooting for since we can only allocate so much energy in the things we do. You could see it as a break from work in general, or moments where you can swing for the fences in your imagination, and having some fun.

 

It's probably difficult to sense novelty behind what you're doing if you see the things you're doing as mechanical. You could try passive forcing where you're not structuring things so seriously. Maybe over time, there will be enough fallback for you to feel assured that there's some composure in their being, and that's when you can structure yourself with time. So, either you could settle with impromptu forcing, but embracing the fact that you would have to be patient if progress isn't developed. Or, you could focus on active forcing, but still fall into the trap of feeling it's a chore. But that's the thing, it's really the mentality you have that dictates how you're handling yourself.

 

So maybe a tip I could give you is treat those sessions of forcing as a cheat day(s)/moments from your usual doings in life. Funny thing, some would see passive forcing as a mental upkeep for their existence, and active forcing as a good boost to the base level they're at right now. It may be the other way for some where passive forcing seems ideal with not taking things too seriously while progressively feeling there's something coming out of their efforts while active forcing is something they would do when they have fallbacks that gives them assurance that they're not shooting for the moon.

[Temar]

If you're bored, find other ways to force. As Linkzelda said, you want working with your tulpa to be a treat, not a chore. And while he suggested changing your mindset, I'd say to change your method.

 

So, what are you into? What makes you feel creative and inspired? Use what you love to help get you excited about working with your tulpa.

 

Maybe music? Make a playlist about your tulpa and imagine them singing or dancing to it. If you write songs or compose, work with the tulpa to create something about them.

 

How about writing? Write a story about an adventure your tulpa has in the wonderland, and imagine them doing it as you write. (Yeah, it's puppety/parroty, but I'm living proof that a little puppeting isn't going to hurt them in the long run ;) ).

 

Or maybe you like video games? Design a video game based on your tulpa, or play your favorite games while constantly talking to them about what's happening. If the game allows character customization, build a character based on your tulpa and prompt them for input at every major decision.

 

The important thing, imo, is that you keep the habit of spending time with them every day. It should be quality over quantity, and "quality" doesn't necessarily mean that it always has to be strictly active. Some people find passive forcing far easier and more effective, because it gives you something to do with the tulpa. Feel free to get creative and find ways to focus on the tulpa that make sense to you. You don't need to impress anyone here or do what anyone else has done... as long as you and your headmate have fun in a way that focuses on them, you're good.

 

tl;dr: Take what you like doing and find ways to insert your tulpa into it. Do that, and you'll look forward to your forcing sessions.