Have you ever learned something that surprised you but at the same time made you regret not doing it sooner? Like preparing a delicious meal on Sunday night, watching your favorite show on the treadmill, or working remotely instead of commuting. We're always looking for ways to improve our quality of life, so why not get advice from others online?
Do at least one housework every day. You'd be surprised to find that even if you hate doing something, it can work well against certain negative mindsets, especially ones that make you think of yourself as useless or a burden to others.
netizen Thea said: Everyone should try this. Doing laundry and making the bed both gave me a great sense of accomplishment.
Stop arguing with strangers on the internet.
netizen Paul said: Don't argue with idiots, they will bring you down to their level and then defeat you with experience.
left the place where he grew up. Now that I'm in a better field, I'm a completely different person.
netizen Alexia said: Thumbs up. For me, it was moving away from my toxic, abusive family. It took me about a year to get used to the calm, quiet atmosphere of my rented apartment. It’s incredible to start the day without closing the door at 6am, without shouting, arguing and insulting people. I should have done this a long time ago instead of desperately hoping that my family would change and treat me better.
Raise a dog
Jimmy believes that if the dog is at home by itself all day long, or you cannot afford a veterinarian, or you don’t know how to deal with it when you go on vacation next time, please do not get a dog.
When you work 5 days a week and only have 2 days off, it's not good to always wait for those 2 days. You can plan something meaningful or fun every day, even if it's just a small thing.
Spend a few minutes every day doing something you enjoy. It would be nice for you to sit on the porch with a cold or hot drink, or stand and stare out the window. Sometimes I like to do something fun, like buy a sandwich from the store, spread a blanket on the ground, and eat in the park or outside, which helps improve my mood. Not all activities have to be time-consuming or have to use a lot of energy. Just do something for yourself every day.
Learn to set boundaries and say no
Alexia says: Yes, this really works.
no longer care what other people think of me.
ace axolotl said: This is really hard. I always tell myself not to care too much, maybe twenty years from now I will think, "Why do I care so much about other people?" But, it's really hard to let go of this thought process. Maybe it goes away with age.
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Laura’s Tip: Audiobooks are a great way to add books to your busy life. I use audiobooks during my morning commute and before bed.
I started to see things as potential experiences, not just opportunities for achievement.
For example, before this, if I was in class, then I would only focus on my grades. If I can't get good grades, I don't like the class. Heck, I won't even start a book if I think it might be too difficult or too long and I might not be able to finish it.
Then I realized that the purpose of taking classes (and books and stuff) was to learn, and even if I didn't get the best grade, it would probably allow me to learn the most from it.
I started doing various things just to experience them. Even if I'm the worst person, who cares? I'm not here for achievement, I want to learn something.
This worked well in society too, and I started taking more risks, telling myself that, at the very least, it would be a learning experience.
once saw a saying: "If you don't try, you will fail. Otherwise, it will be an experiment." I like it.
walk! I regained my strength
and got the correct diagnosis.I think a lot of people have spent years questioning themselves "What's wrong with me?" When they are finally diagnosed, it's a big relief and changes a lot of things for the better.
7-year-old undergraduate. Obtained a master's degree in and at the age of 50. My salary doubled in 4 years from barely making ends meet to retirement at 60.
met my wife. That woman filled my heart in ways that words cannot describe. It can’t be too soon, because then I won’t have a great stepson.
daily exercise. It doubles my energy for the day.
Falling asleep to the sound of rain
Not everyone can do it, but: it’s closer to work.
My commute went from 45 minutes of miserable traffic, staring hatefully at the taillights in front of me, to a pleasant 15 minutes of biking. I have one hour of free time every day to do what I like.
Femtosecond eye surgery, the best money I have ever spent.
I started to grow flowers. It's really relaxing and you'll see results all summer long
Hire a cleaner.
is very middle class. But my wife and I both work full time and have a lot to do. We found a local guy who ran a small cleaning company. We take care of the daily cleaning ourselves (washing dishes, laundry, wiping things down, etc.). Then once a month, the cleaners do a general cleaning, focusing on dust removal and a more in-depth cleaning of floors, bathrooms, etc. That’s about the same cost as a date night.
Floss. (I actually use a dental scaler now.) Now my dental hygiene and cleaning is a breeze, and I haven't had a cavity in years!
Switch from watching TV to reading at night. I have read 19 books since March and my mental health has improved greatly since then. Not sure if it’s because of the reading, but it’s the biggest change I’ve made.
has a smart toilet accessory. There's nothing better than having a clean butt.
Hire a sleep coach to find out why my child isn't sleeping.
She didn't propose anything radical, just minor changes. But she held us accountable several times a day for two weeks through a shared spreadsheet, and the improvement was incredible. Children sleep longer, are happier and behave better. My spouse and I spent a few hours together at night, had a calmer way home, and got more sleep.
Get your earplugs ready for sleep.
I wear earplugs all the time, finding good ones is key
when playing Minecraft. I'm a grown adult and I used to think this was really stupid. But then my friend set up a server and now we play together. It's a great creative outlet that's less stressful than other games.
Don’t put sugar in my coffee
100% Reduce the sugar – your pancreas will thank you!
I learned self-defense, real street fighting skills, it didn't make me feel invincible, but it gave me a framework for accessing risk more accurately and gave me situational awareness.
divorced
talk about my depression . Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Learn to fix broken things yourself.
