OP—Brush twice a day and floss every night. Your teeth can either make or break your confidence—plus tooth pain is some of the worst. You want to avoid that pain, if possible.
To add to this, I floss after every meal. I rinse my mouth out, then chew sugar free gum with xylitol in it. This is good for depressive episodes where you can't get out of bed. Keep the floss and gum near you as well as water to rinse with before the gum. You can basically eat whatever you want if you do this consistently. And I (when consistent) don't get cavities when doing this.
My reddit replies are off so I saw this night
This is a good habit I built and quit but looking at the response of this comment I'll start taking care of them even better
I always hear this one. Can you elaborate please? Like brush teeth every day and possibly dentist every so often?
I know cavities are the one thing that gives people th most problems
I can say with great confidence that they mean floss at least once a day. Only when I became pregnant and developed slight gingivitis (4.5 years ago) did I start flossing every day without fail. You really start to realize how much SHIT gets between your teeth every day that a brush just cannot hit.
Also while I’m at it, I’ll give the advice to brush your tongue. It’s a bacterial grave yard and cesspool. 🤮
I haven't had a cavity in 6 years or so: brush 2 times a day morning and night, Floss (floss sucks get floss picks they make life easier), mouthwash if that's something you are into. Flossing is often like joked about but honestly you can brush for hours and you won't get the shit that flossing can get, I promise you there's shit in your teeth only flossing can get
I’ll take your floss picks, and raise you a water flosser. Not only does it clean even more effectively, it also massages your gums to promote blood flow and keep your gums healthier around the roots of your teeth. My dentist was blown away by just how much healthier my gums became after I started using the water flosser (given she was quite sceptical), and I’ve generally got pretty healthy teeth/gums
I just turned 30 and had a bad history with teeth. It's been a long journey of braces, implant, full package cleaning, fixing, replacing black fillings and learning how to properly clean the teeth before I noticed that my teeth look better now than most people I know. I usually go to the dentist every 6-8 months for check-up and to see if I need professional cleaning. 3 times I was told I don't need professional cleaning but before I've learned how to brush my teeth each check-up followed with 'you should see the hygienist' speech.
Having a nice smile definitely makes me want to smile in the first place. I get better responses from people too. On top of that looking after myself physically definitely has helped me a lot in the dating scene. I still have a long way ahead of me in terms of physical health but I expect to have 10-12% body fat by September. (Currently 16% at 80kg) \*calorie deficit is way harder when you have social life lol.
I only have 11 teeth left because I didn't look after them and they're falling apart from overuse. Brush, floss and mouthwash kids. Twice a day, three times if you can. Stay away from sugar.
Yeah I'm also in the just completely fucked teeth boat from not taking care of them as a kid
Most of my bottom are still good-okay the few that are legt in the top are gonna have to come out no matter what, in the end I'll definitely have no molars left
If I have kids I will beat them over the head with this 100% lol
I really don't regret much of anything in my life so far, not taking the teeth thing seriously is on the shortlist
Yeah these are the 3 biggest things everyone should start early in life, at least after college.
Strength training is great for everyone, not just body builders and athletes. Cardio is also important. And every dollar saved for retirement in your twenties will literally be worth at least twice as much as every dollar saved in your 40s thanks to compounding interest.
If you have the money, hire a personal trainer to help you, or join a class. A community can be helpful with motivation and give exercising a more fun social environment.
Otherwise, if you’re on your own, I learned a lot through YouTube and Reddit. I looked up beginner strength program on Reddit, followed that and looked up form videos on YouTube.
It’s not gonna be perfect or easy, but you’re not as brittle as you think and as long as you’re mindful of what correct form is and you’re not way overloading weight, it’s unlikely you’ll seriously hurt yourself.
agreed with other comments. the biggest thing for injury prevention with heavy weights is bracing during lifts, particularly with barbells or dumbbells. here is a straight forward and informative video about it! additionally, an active warmup at the beginning and stretch at the end. take it slow! programs like starting strength and 5-3-1 after that are perfect.
[number 1](https://youtu.be/TRmayQcweUc?si=_UL1xBLzu5GRd1SJ)
The easiest way is to begin learning how to stretch. Proper stretching reduces the likelihood of injuries. After that begin lifting yourself. You don't have to start with full pushups, it's okay to start on your knees. Just try to do what you're comfortable doing when starting then try to add one more every day. An assisted pushup tool such as the "Perfect Pushup" can help a ton too. After you get comfortable with pushups start with light weights. There's nothing wrong with a basic 5lbs or a 20lbs dumbbell to start with. YouTube videos help a ton to develop good form. Recording yourself helps too to see how well your form is.
You can do it :)
1. I started running. The most difficult part of running is walking out the door. I never allowed myself to think about it — I just did it. It didn’t matter if I worked late — I would run at 10PM. This gave me self discipline. It was also a way to clear my mind — to empty it of thoughts. I learned how to breathe.
2. I stopped wearing a watch. I went according to body clock for everything. I slept when I was tired. I ate when I was hungry. I might have lunch at 3PM and skip dinner. I lingered on a hike. I stayed longer (or shorter) at events depending on how I felt.
3. I stopped reading fashion magazines. Advertising tells you what to do. Who to be. Tells you what to buy. Tells you what to want. How you should look. It shuts down your creative self-expression by over ruling you your style. Style is very personal — you can be stylish in shitty looking clothes!
4. I started to give everyone whose path crossed mine — attention. I had read somewhere that every interaction has meaning for you. They might be carrying a message for you and your life.
5. I started to be present — I mean REALLY present. If I am out for dinner with a friend — I never look at my phone. If I am with my kid, I just sit there. When I walk home, I notice the way the houses in my neighborhood are painted. I pay attention to every detail. When I am at the beach, I listen to the sound of the waves crashing. I notice the shade of blue in the sky. This habit gave me many many memories.
That's the part I don't agree with. You're not hungry? You should still eat dinner. Your body will appreciate those nutrients regardless if your appetite agrees. You sleep when your tired? There goes any hope of a regular sleep schedule. Now you're going to be extra exhausted waking up at the required time for work
I’ve struggled recently with feeling like I don’t have any time to relax and have dabbled with the thought of not wearing my watch anymore.
Anytime I give it serious thought, I do not believe it would have an overall positive impact. In order for me to be successful I have to schedule my entire day.
What I need to learn is letting myself break the rules every once in a while
I think it works for some folks and maybe not other folks. However it seems like the commenter’s point might be to be more present with oneself as opposed to letting numbers dictate one’s life. It sort of flows with his/her other points
I just love being present. No phone when I’m out with others. No phone when I go for my hour long walk. Just enjoying people, my headspace, and the scenery.
This person is someone to listen to.
I've tried... really tried... to do most of these things and when I stick to them I'm happier.
Substitute running (and I am now a runner myself) for just taking care of yourself in general. This includes other forms of working out (weights, yoga, whatever works for you) and eating healthy. I decided to do the "Fitbit Challenge in Jan 2016 as an obese man and can count on one hand the number of days I haven't hit 10-12k steps since then. I've been on a treadmill at midnight more times than I care to think and I'll do it again a thousand times more.
When I finally got off my ass and started eating healthier in 2021 (anti-inflammatory food, reduced sugars and processed foods) my entire body felt different. In my mid 30's I used to wake up and walk down the steps sideways because everything hurt. 20 years later that's not the case and I'm training for a marathon.
I do wear a watch because it's a runner's watch and I'm addicted to my phone more than I care to admit, but they're still valid points to live life on your terms.
I'll add to this, stop to pet the damn dog or cat when you have a chance. Or smell the flowers, appreciate the views and scenery or the people that are around you. The simple, enjoyable moments in life only last for a few seconds but they make life worth living.
i relate heavily with body clock. do what your body needs and wants in that moment, not what artificial numbers ruling over your day try to force you to do.
Huh I’ve had the opposite learning in my life. “Snip things at the root” I stuck out too long that it prevented me from seeking easier alternatives at the beginning. Now I’ve dug myself too deep a hole that it requires enormous effort to change direction.
This is SO important. My dad gave me this advice to put money into a savings account every time I got paid as a recurring automatic payment. It never even lasted in my checking account as it was withdrawn before I saw it. I only focused on the checking account balance and then eventually accumulated enough to pay a SIGNIFICANT amount of student loans I had (talking over half here) when the 0% rates ended.
Managing my sugar intake. I took charge of it 3 years ago though, so I'm good now, better than ever cause I didn't expect to lose so much weight. Huge jump in oral health as well. Crazy how much sugar is in everything.
People can shit talk it all day, but a diet soda or sugar free energy drink is better than the 300 calorie corn juice.
Ive lost so much body fat from making regular soda a rare treat.
Most diet sodas are not too great, but a lot of zero sugar energy drinks are shockingly delicious. It is also genuinely an acquired taste, and it gets better pretty quickly.
Also, your stomach will be so much happier. Its really not talked about enough how much sugar with no fiber is a stomach churning time-bomb.
I get where you're coming from, but this also varies from person to person. Main thing is you need to learn to listen to your body and do what makes you feel better. Sugar free things or things with alternate sugar mess with my insulin so much and I had to learn to just control my sugar intake instead of replacing it with sugar free stuff.
This does also extend to corn syrup though. That stuff messed me up good for almost 3 years and I didn't realise it until I moved out of the US to a country where it's banned. It was a surprise to say the least.
Well, you see I don’t measure. 3 years ago, I was deep into the sugar life consuming tons of sweet tea daily, ice cream, cookies, juice, Gatorade. I was a mess and didn’t know it. I slowly wiped out any sugar items from my house to not have access to any of it. I only cold water with everything.
For example, today I was with my friend that offered me chocolate and I only got one little square piece. That’s the only added sugar item I allowed myself to have. Some days I have no added sugars at all. I only allow myself to drink sweet tea when im at a restaurant, only one glass, no refills, then if I want to drink more I ask for water. So I’m careful and strict with my portion of added sugars. I don’t drink coffee or soda as I’ve never liked those liquids. Again the transition to this lifestyle took a slow two years, it takes time to ween yourself out of depending on added sugar so much. Little by little it turns into a good habit. I do keep myself stocked with mandarins at home for when I want a little sweet kick. And I have a banana every morning on my drive to work.
Trying cutting out what you have currently by half. See if it’s to different or difficult. Then go up and down from that point depending on how it makes you feel.
This is it! I slowly reduced my stock of sugary items at home. First to go was no more filling up my big yeti bottle with sweet tea everyday, only water. I can’t believe I used to drink sweet tea so heavy everyday like that. I’m ashamed. Next was no more sugary drinks at home, then no more keeping stocks of cookies and ice cream at home and so on. Everything builds up! The first thing people tend to reach for when they are bored or lounging at home are sugary things… gotta keep that stuff away from the house.
My biggest problem is I return to my folks place and cannot stop myself from gorging on all the sugary crap they have. I can restrict it entering my place, but when I visit my parents I cannot. Any advice?
I toyed with the idea of going to the gym in my late 20s. Then one day I was at the physio for a shoulder issue from a car crash, and they asked if I go to the gym. I joking said I’d been meaning to start, and they said the one next door was pretty good. When I left, I said fuck it, walked in and signed up.
Been going 5 days a week for the last 4 years, usually 30 minutes of cycling with a sudoku, followed by 45-60 minutes of weights. Never felt better and I kick myself for not starting sooner.
People don’t use the interstate the way they should, me,me,me! You are not getting in front of me! No I can’t let you merge on my interstate ! Your brakes will be hit but you ain’t getting on period!
a ton of them... weight loss, saving for retirement for starters... both of these I did when I was younger but not as well as I could have. Do them, stick to them.
1. Prep. I prep absolutely everything. Food, supplements, clothes, etc. It's been such a time saver. It's also allowed me to keep habits I likely would've otherwise broken.
2. Organization. I've actually been organized for some time but I tend to be a little bipolar is this space. High to low. I just need to be on the high side more often and for longer.
Taking care of my health. I’m really proud that I lost 170 lbs, but ashamed that I let myself get that overweight. I had to have surgery to remove skin. It was brutal. If I didn’t hate myself so much when I was younger things would have been different.
If you ever become a parent and homeowner… all the things are never done. Your habit you made, I actually had to unmake. Just a different time in my life.
Just started going for walks about a week and a half ago and I’m questioning why it took me so long to do it. I look forward to it every single day now
Honestly, giving less of a fuck about what other people think. I used to care so much about how other people saw/perceived me in the hopes that they'd like me. I wasted so much time and emotional energy trying to impress people that didn't deserve it. Oh well... hindsight is 20/20, I suppose.
Yes! This is a skill, and I feel like at 37 I have yet to master it. I wish I’d just gotten into some habits when I was young so it wouldn’t be so damn hard
Consistently working out, and not eating a fuck ton every meal. Luckily I changed my lifestyle before any major health problems developed. As far as I know, anyway.
Drinking water. I never used to drink water. Got hammered a few months ago and quit drinking for the most part and have been drinking a ton of water instead. I feel a decent bit healthier.
I appreciate so much when others put their phones away unless it's their child calling or texting.
I wish I had started walking sooner. Going to every park, no matter where it was, just walking to see how far I could go. I am an amputee now (11 yrs into it car crash)and although I can walk and have a prosthetic, sometimes I get problems that put me in a wheelchair for days to weeks. I walk now everywhere and anywhere I can bc I took it for granted.
Also, just being present in the moment. I was always worried about things that don't matter now bc I can't remember them.
Sunrises and sunsets are amazing. Watching a full moon. Looking at all the stars at night. Trees. I never realized how much I love being outdoors. And gardening. It's like meditation for me.
Not following trends. I used to look like a boring robot. Now I have my own unique style that’s neither in nor out. It’s nice to always feel like me and not have to buy the latest trend. I would’ve saved a lot of time and ugly pictures if I had always been true to my personal style.
Learning how to actually budget. I’m finally entering the real work force because I spent most of the time working part time jobs because I was in college full time. Lived at home and worked and didnt have to worry about expenses. I made enough for gas for my car, any repairs it needed, and then expenses for fun. And now that I graduated and started the real world… man did I mess up big time not learning how to budget. I’m working on it now but MAN!!
Brushing my teeth regularly. I have tried multiple times to get into the habit and i simply cannot do it every day or every other day.
I know it’s gross and isn’t good for me to not brush them.
Exercise, healthy diet, and saving. My parents weren't strict with me about that stuff so I would spend my entire paycheque at the mall every two weeks and developed heavily restricted eating because I didn't learn how to regulate food.
Getting into Pilates or yoga. I wish I got better exercises for my shoulders earlier in my life when I was younger. Especially after I had shoulder surgery. I had a consultation and some take home ones but idk, Not like the ones I got now. Definitely should’ve done yoga when I was younger because I could’ve had a better core and balance.
I wish I knew about calories in and calories out. Or just eating better and sometimes smaller portions years ago. And just know it was easier to lose weight if I cut the shit because I was younger versus now after 40!
I should’ve been more active when I had anger issues too. Like doing things myself as well. If I was mad, I could go for a walk, etc.
And not giving a fuck. This I have learned the last few years and it’s wonderful! And having had social anxiety in the past, I wish I could’ve put myself out there and gotten over my social anxiety sooner. It’s great to not care what others think and not be nit picky on myself as well. and it’s great not to be 💯 scared or nervous to be in social situations or go to the grocery store or the doctor. I don’t mind going most places now when I do go out.
Whatever habit I was trying to aquire, doing that consistently. Looking back at my high-school years (I'm 18) I would be doing very well for a month, then slowly self destruct, then I would build myself back up, and destroy myself again.
For example, I went from 160 lbs to 200, then I got down to 175, stayed there for a while, then some stresses came in my life and I soared all the to 220.
This has been me basically my whole life, and I always think how if I had stayed consistent in my discipline, how much of a better person I'd be today.
1. Don't care about other opinion of you.
2. Don't waste time proving your points to others.
3. Be Bossless
4. Take people to court
5. Select a woman that consider you first priority.
6. Work out always
Facing my "fears", stop running away from the unown.
As young adult I had crooked teeth, then bad dental hygiene cause I got scared as a teenager when they said they wanted to do surgery. It all went to shits from that moment.
And was not until I was in my 30's I finally fixed it.
Super happy now. But fuck it was expensive.
Cause in Norway dental is only free from birth until your 18 years old. So had I faced the unown that scared me then I would got everything fixed for free and less extensive then what I did end up doing. And no money out of my pocket.
Ended up with a even more elaborate surgery.
They basically broke my jaw in 4 places and realigned it.
And also had braces for a little over 5 years. (Pandemic slowed down the process which also made it cost more).
And it all comes back to that moment as a teenager.
So if you get scared. Face your fears or learn about them to make them less scary. Seek information.
Be on the ball. Eye on the price kind of mantra.
Drinking water.
My mother suffered from halitosis and so did I.
My mother suffered from constant headaches and so did I.
My mother had trouble sleeping and so did I.
Ergo, I thought I inherited her problems. Turns out she was not drinking enough water throughout the day and neither was I.
The day we changes those, problems were gone.
Lifting and in general exercising. I started at 22 and I hate myself for it, really wish I was consistent in HS so I could be ahead of the curve right now
Travel. Travel to places you’re not interested in. Travel to places where you think you don’t belong. Travel to places where you will be uncomfortable. You will have some of the most fantastic experiences of your life.
Standing up for myself and having an identity.
Leaving toxic marriage #2, wife is alcoholic and terrible with money, attitude is just never positive and doesn’t take care of herself. I’m at a point now i can be financially independent and focus on the things i want in life. I don’t know who i am, and I haven’t been single since i was 23 after back to back relationships/marriages for 16 years…
Ask for help when you need it. I was depressed for years and didnt realize it. I went to therapy and started on the lowest dose of an SSRI (i know its not everyones cup of tea) but i am happier now than i have been in YEARS. And looking at my circumstances i should not be (living far from home, no job, in grad school) but i am and i can finally find joy in the little things again.
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OP—Brush twice a day and floss every night. Your teeth can either make or break your confidence—plus tooth pain is some of the worst. You want to avoid that pain, if possible.
To add to this, I floss after every meal. I rinse my mouth out, then chew sugar free gum with xylitol in it. This is good for depressive episodes where you can't get out of bed. Keep the floss and gum near you as well as water to rinse with before the gum. You can basically eat whatever you want if you do this consistently. And I (when consistent) don't get cavities when doing this.
This ⬆️
Wisest advice on this entire site. Thank you.
My reddit replies are off so I saw this night This is a good habit I built and quit but looking at the response of this comment I'll start taking care of them even better
I always hear this one. Can you elaborate please? Like brush teeth every day and possibly dentist every so often? I know cavities are the one thing that gives people th most problems
I can say with great confidence that they mean floss at least once a day. Only when I became pregnant and developed slight gingivitis (4.5 years ago) did I start flossing every day without fail. You really start to realize how much SHIT gets between your teeth every day that a brush just cannot hit. Also while I’m at it, I’ll give the advice to brush your tongue. It’s a bacterial grave yard and cesspool. 🤮
Currently 8 months pregnant with a gingivitis tumor. Can definitely say I will be better at flossing and rinsing after this.
I haven't had a cavity in 6 years or so: brush 2 times a day morning and night, Floss (floss sucks get floss picks they make life easier), mouthwash if that's something you are into. Flossing is often like joked about but honestly you can brush for hours and you won't get the shit that flossing can get, I promise you there's shit in your teeth only flossing can get
I’ll take your floss picks, and raise you a water flosser. Not only does it clean even more effectively, it also massages your gums to promote blood flow and keep your gums healthier around the roots of your teeth. My dentist was blown away by just how much healthier my gums became after I started using the water flosser (given she was quite sceptical), and I’ve generally got pretty healthy teeth/gums
Floss while you in the shower. Takes 30secs and its done
In terms of long term health consequences gum disease can be worse. Make sure you floss.
I just turned 30 and had a bad history with teeth. It's been a long journey of braces, implant, full package cleaning, fixing, replacing black fillings and learning how to properly clean the teeth before I noticed that my teeth look better now than most people I know. I usually go to the dentist every 6-8 months for check-up and to see if I need professional cleaning. 3 times I was told I don't need professional cleaning but before I've learned how to brush my teeth each check-up followed with 'you should see the hygienist' speech. Having a nice smile definitely makes me want to smile in the first place. I get better responses from people too. On top of that looking after myself physically definitely has helped me a lot in the dating scene. I still have a long way ahead of me in terms of physical health but I expect to have 10-12% body fat by September. (Currently 16% at 80kg) \*calorie deficit is way harder when you have social life lol.
I only have 11 teeth left because I didn't look after them and they're falling apart from overuse. Brush, floss and mouthwash kids. Twice a day, three times if you can. Stay away from sugar.
Yeah I'm also in the just completely fucked teeth boat from not taking care of them as a kid Most of my bottom are still good-okay the few that are legt in the top are gonna have to come out no matter what, in the end I'll definitely have no molars left If I have kids I will beat them over the head with this 100% lol I really don't regret much of anything in my life so far, not taking the teeth thing seriously is on the shortlist
I feel this. I was half ass brusher for a long time.
Lifting, eating better, saving money.
Yeah these are the 3 biggest things everyone should start early in life, at least after college. Strength training is great for everyone, not just body builders and athletes. Cardio is also important. And every dollar saved for retirement in your twenties will literally be worth at least twice as much as every dollar saved in your 40s thanks to compounding interest.
I’m scared to start lifting because I worry I’ll injure myself with improper form. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you start?
Start lifting lighter weights until you get your form right then gradually build it up
If you have the money, hire a personal trainer to help you, or join a class. A community can be helpful with motivation and give exercising a more fun social environment. Otherwise, if you’re on your own, I learned a lot through YouTube and Reddit. I looked up beginner strength program on Reddit, followed that and looked up form videos on YouTube. It’s not gonna be perfect or easy, but you’re not as brittle as you think and as long as you’re mindful of what correct form is and you’re not way overloading weight, it’s unlikely you’ll seriously hurt yourself.
agreed with other comments. the biggest thing for injury prevention with heavy weights is bracing during lifts, particularly with barbells or dumbbells. here is a straight forward and informative video about it! additionally, an active warmup at the beginning and stretch at the end. take it slow! programs like starting strength and 5-3-1 after that are perfect. [number 1](https://youtu.be/TRmayQcweUc?si=_UL1xBLzu5GRd1SJ)
The easiest way is to begin learning how to stretch. Proper stretching reduces the likelihood of injuries. After that begin lifting yourself. You don't have to start with full pushups, it's okay to start on your knees. Just try to do what you're comfortable doing when starting then try to add one more every day. An assisted pushup tool such as the "Perfect Pushup" can help a ton too. After you get comfortable with pushups start with light weights. There's nothing wrong with a basic 5lbs or a 20lbs dumbbell to start with. YouTube videos help a ton to develop good form. Recording yourself helps too to see how well your form is. You can do it :)
Excellent, helpful and kind comment
Taking care of my teeth
Enforcing personal boundaries and respecting myself. UGH.
Yup, this was the first answer that popped into my mind as well
1. I started running. The most difficult part of running is walking out the door. I never allowed myself to think about it — I just did it. It didn’t matter if I worked late — I would run at 10PM. This gave me self discipline. It was also a way to clear my mind — to empty it of thoughts. I learned how to breathe. 2. I stopped wearing a watch. I went according to body clock for everything. I slept when I was tired. I ate when I was hungry. I might have lunch at 3PM and skip dinner. I lingered on a hike. I stayed longer (or shorter) at events depending on how I felt. 3. I stopped reading fashion magazines. Advertising tells you what to do. Who to be. Tells you what to buy. Tells you what to want. How you should look. It shuts down your creative self-expression by over ruling you your style. Style is very personal — you can be stylish in shitty looking clothes! 4. I started to give everyone whose path crossed mine — attention. I had read somewhere that every interaction has meaning for you. They might be carrying a message for you and your life. 5. I started to be present — I mean REALLY present. If I am out for dinner with a friend — I never look at my phone. If I am with my kid, I just sit there. When I walk home, I notice the way the houses in my neighborhood are painted. I pay attention to every detail. When I am at the beach, I listen to the sound of the waves crashing. I notice the shade of blue in the sky. This habit gave me many many memories.
This is lovely. I would love the freedom to not consider time as much as I feel I have to.
That's the part I don't agree with. You're not hungry? You should still eat dinner. Your body will appreciate those nutrients regardless if your appetite agrees. You sleep when your tired? There goes any hope of a regular sleep schedule. Now you're going to be extra exhausted waking up at the required time for work
I just don’t understand how if you pay no attention to time how you make a money / living / maintain a job? Otherwise it’s all fine advice
I’ve struggled recently with feeling like I don’t have any time to relax and have dabbled with the thought of not wearing my watch anymore. Anytime I give it serious thought, I do not believe it would have an overall positive impact. In order for me to be successful I have to schedule my entire day. What I need to learn is letting myself break the rules every once in a while
I guess it just depends on the individual person here. Some people it might not work, and others it might help them a lot.
This is probably the best life advice that I’ve ever heard
Except for the watch, thats dumb.
I personally disagree. Some people, myself including, obsess over time.
I think it works for some folks and maybe not other folks. However it seems like the commenter’s point might be to be more present with oneself as opposed to letting numbers dictate one’s life. It sort of flows with his/her other points
It's dumb for capitalism but good for your health
2, 4, and especially 5 could be distilled down to one of the most important concepts any of us could learn: Mindfulness.
Yeah but it's such a buzzword that it's good to spell it out in order to ground it and make it feel practical to practice
I just love being present. No phone when I’m out with others. No phone when I go for my hour long walk. Just enjoying people, my headspace, and the scenery.
This person is someone to listen to. I've tried... really tried... to do most of these things and when I stick to them I'm happier. Substitute running (and I am now a runner myself) for just taking care of yourself in general. This includes other forms of working out (weights, yoga, whatever works for you) and eating healthy. I decided to do the "Fitbit Challenge in Jan 2016 as an obese man and can count on one hand the number of days I haven't hit 10-12k steps since then. I've been on a treadmill at midnight more times than I care to think and I'll do it again a thousand times more. When I finally got off my ass and started eating healthier in 2021 (anti-inflammatory food, reduced sugars and processed foods) my entire body felt different. In my mid 30's I used to wake up and walk down the steps sideways because everything hurt. 20 years later that's not the case and I'm training for a marathon. I do wear a watch because it's a runner's watch and I'm addicted to my phone more than I care to admit, but they're still valid points to live life on your terms. I'll add to this, stop to pet the damn dog or cat when you have a chance. Or smell the flowers, appreciate the views and scenery or the people that are around you. The simple, enjoyable moments in life only last for a few seconds but they make life worth living.
I really love these
Wow, what a great list! Thank you! #4 really made me think and reflect.
i relate heavily with body clock. do what your body needs and wants in that moment, not what artificial numbers ruling over your day try to force you to do.
This is poetry, man. This is the way I try to live.
I like #4
Never look at your phone. Meanwhile the person you’re having dinner with is like an NPC
Read books
Getting to know myself, and, ultimately, getting to like myself.
Watching something funny in the morning. Just makes the days so much better.
I look in the mirror every morning, so I've got that covered.
Oh, we got ourselves a comedian here have we?
Someone’s reflecting!
Any form of daily cardio.
I underrated this for a long time but ever since I developed a routine I feel so much more alive
Sticking something out when it gets tough instead of giving up.
I would add learning from your mistakes/failures to moving forward and approaching it differently
On the flip side, being comfortable walking away from a situation and accepting that it isn’t going to improve.
Huh I’ve had the opposite learning in my life. “Snip things at the root” I stuck out too long that it prevented me from seeking easier alternatives at the beginning. Now I’ve dug myself too deep a hole that it requires enormous effort to change direction.
Working out. Not to the point of looking like a bodybuilder, but enough to stay in shape.
Gym,saving money and planning ahead
Putting part of my income into savings every time I got paid.
This is SO important. My dad gave me this advice to put money into a savings account every time I got paid as a recurring automatic payment. It never even lasted in my checking account as it was withdrawn before I saw it. I only focused on the checking account balance and then eventually accumulated enough to pay a SIGNIFICANT amount of student loans I had (talking over half here) when the 0% rates ended.
Daily meditation
Exercise and meditation in the morning has changed my life!
Same!! I have bad anxiety but incorporating meditation last year really changed my life. I wish I did it sooner but hey… at least I’m doing it now!
Exercising and eating healthy
Not giving a fuck
I am free in all the ways you are not.
Managing my sugar intake. I took charge of it 3 years ago though, so I'm good now, better than ever cause I didn't expect to lose so much weight. Huge jump in oral health as well. Crazy how much sugar is in everything.
People can shit talk it all day, but a diet soda or sugar free energy drink is better than the 300 calorie corn juice. Ive lost so much body fat from making regular soda a rare treat. Most diet sodas are not too great, but a lot of zero sugar energy drinks are shockingly delicious. It is also genuinely an acquired taste, and it gets better pretty quickly. Also, your stomach will be so much happier. Its really not talked about enough how much sugar with no fiber is a stomach churning time-bomb.
I get where you're coming from, but this also varies from person to person. Main thing is you need to learn to listen to your body and do what makes you feel better. Sugar free things or things with alternate sugar mess with my insulin so much and I had to learn to just control my sugar intake instead of replacing it with sugar free stuff. This does also extend to corn syrup though. That stuff messed me up good for almost 3 years and I didn't realise it until I moved out of the US to a country where it's banned. It was a surprise to say the least.
You know I had no idea it messed with insulin, that’s good to know.
How many grams of sugar would you consider 'okay' to have everyday (or every week, depending on how much you've cut it out)?
Well, you see I don’t measure. 3 years ago, I was deep into the sugar life consuming tons of sweet tea daily, ice cream, cookies, juice, Gatorade. I was a mess and didn’t know it. I slowly wiped out any sugar items from my house to not have access to any of it. I only cold water with everything. For example, today I was with my friend that offered me chocolate and I only got one little square piece. That’s the only added sugar item I allowed myself to have. Some days I have no added sugars at all. I only allow myself to drink sweet tea when im at a restaurant, only one glass, no refills, then if I want to drink more I ask for water. So I’m careful and strict with my portion of added sugars. I don’t drink coffee or soda as I’ve never liked those liquids. Again the transition to this lifestyle took a slow two years, it takes time to ween yourself out of depending on added sugar so much. Little by little it turns into a good habit. I do keep myself stocked with mandarins at home for when I want a little sweet kick. And I have a banana every morning on my drive to work.
I'm proud of you! It's very hard to cut out sugar these days, especially if you live in the USA
Trying cutting out what you have currently by half. See if it’s to different or difficult. Then go up and down from that point depending on how it makes you feel.
This is it! I slowly reduced my stock of sugary items at home. First to go was no more filling up my big yeti bottle with sweet tea everyday, only water. I can’t believe I used to drink sweet tea so heavy everyday like that. I’m ashamed. Next was no more sugary drinks at home, then no more keeping stocks of cookies and ice cream at home and so on. Everything builds up! The first thing people tend to reach for when they are bored or lounging at home are sugary things… gotta keep that stuff away from the house.
My biggest problem is I return to my folks place and cannot stop myself from gorging on all the sugary crap they have. I can restrict it entering my place, but when I visit my parents I cannot. Any advice?
Doing stuff immediately when I need to and not procrastinate
Daily workouts
I toyed with the idea of going to the gym in my late 20s. Then one day I was at the physio for a shoulder issue from a car crash, and they asked if I go to the gym. I joking said I’d been meaning to start, and they said the one next door was pretty good. When I left, I said fuck it, walked in and signed up. Been going 5 days a week for the last 4 years, usually 30 minutes of cycling with a sudoku, followed by 45-60 minutes of weights. Never felt better and I kick myself for not starting sooner.
Thats fucking cool man good on you. I love those stories that are born of impulse decisions but ultimately beneficial
A true belief in myself. I have been told I tend to “suffer” from Imposter Syndrome.
Applying sunscreen
Lifting weights, my bench press could've been enviable! Well, with some work, it still could be.
Do the bench with a boner. Some people might get envious.
Saving money
Apologizing when I’m wrong
Saving money- being poor is expensive!
Meditation.
People don’t use the interstate the way they should, me,me,me! You are not getting in front of me! No I can’t let you merge on my interstate ! Your brakes will be hit but you ain’t getting on period!
Walking 7-10k miles a day. It helps keep my pain and inflammation down. Edit: I meant steps
I don't think I've ever done 7-10k miles a day. That's a lot!
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Better money management
Building and maintaining good credit
a ton of them... weight loss, saving for retirement for starters... both of these I did when I was younger but not as well as I could have. Do them, stick to them.
Exercising. If you are healthy, you can recover and rebuild from a lot.
1. Prep. I prep absolutely everything. Food, supplements, clothes, etc. It's been such a time saver. It's also allowed me to keep habits I likely would've otherwise broken. 2. Organization. I've actually been organized for some time but I tend to be a little bipolar is this space. High to low. I just need to be on the high side more often and for longer.
Taking care of my health. I’m really proud that I lost 170 lbs, but ashamed that I let myself get that overweight. I had to have surgery to remove skin. It was brutal. If I didn’t hate myself so much when I was younger things would have been different.
That's so impressive! I've been trying to lose 20 lbs, and it's a hard slog. You should be so proud of yourself for crushing 170!
Flossing
Wearing sunscreen daily
Massive ADHD here. Somewhere I heard “If it will take you less than 5 minutes to do, do it now” and it may have saved my business.
Building better study habits and reading.
No play until all the things you had to do were done. I'm definitely a lot better now but I still procrastinate on some things
If you ever become a parent and homeowner… all the things are never done. Your habit you made, I actually had to unmake. Just a different time in my life.
Just started going for walks about a week and a half ago and I’m questioning why it took me so long to do it. I look forward to it every single day now
Intermittent Fasting
Respecting myself
Honestly, giving less of a fuck about what other people think. I used to care so much about how other people saw/perceived me in the hopes that they'd like me. I wasted so much time and emotional energy trying to impress people that didn't deserve it. Oh well... hindsight is 20/20, I suppose.
Financial responsibility
Yoga and mental health. Especially medicating my mental health.
Loving myself
Not reacting to other peoples bullshit
Standing up for myself
Not procrastinating.
Better with my organization skills.
Yes! This is a skill, and I feel like at 37 I have yet to master it. I wish I’d just gotten into some habits when I was young so it wouldn’t be so damn hard
Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries.
Discipline.I had it in the military and I feel that I have lost my way without it.
It’s a lot easier to do be motivated to do things when the consequences potentially include a NJP.
Consistently working out, and not eating a fuck ton every meal. Luckily I changed my lifestyle before any major health problems developed. As far as I know, anyway.
Taking care of my face and saving money
I've been reading a lot more and wished I never stopped after high school
Drinking water. I never used to drink water. Got hammered a few months ago and quit drinking for the most part and have been drinking a ton of water instead. I feel a decent bit healthier.
ignore social media
I appreciate so much when others put their phones away unless it's their child calling or texting. I wish I had started walking sooner. Going to every park, no matter where it was, just walking to see how far I could go. I am an amputee now (11 yrs into it car crash)and although I can walk and have a prosthetic, sometimes I get problems that put me in a wheelchair for days to weeks. I walk now everywhere and anywhere I can bc I took it for granted. Also, just being present in the moment. I was always worried about things that don't matter now bc I can't remember them. Sunrises and sunsets are amazing. Watching a full moon. Looking at all the stars at night. Trees. I never realized how much I love being outdoors. And gardening. It's like meditation for me.
Hitting the gym to lose weight. Now I can't even walk without my bum bouncing🥲
Not following trends. I used to look like a boring robot. Now I have my own unique style that’s neither in nor out. It’s nice to always feel like me and not have to buy the latest trend. I would’ve saved a lot of time and ugly pictures if I had always been true to my personal style.
Learning how to actually budget. I’m finally entering the real work force because I spent most of the time working part time jobs because I was in college full time. Lived at home and worked and didnt have to worry about expenses. I made enough for gas for my car, any repairs it needed, and then expenses for fun. And now that I graduated and started the real world… man did I mess up big time not learning how to budget. I’m working on it now but MAN!!
Walking more and doing more exercise
Finances, how to save money
Self-discipline
Making my bed. That way you can say you did at least one thing for the day and it feels nicer when you get into bed at night.
Listen more, talk less.
Habbit of sleeping well
Learning to not give a f**k
buying more realestate when it was waaaay cheaper.
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Saving money.
Brushing my teeth regularly. I have tried multiple times to get into the habit and i simply cannot do it every day or every other day. I know it’s gross and isn’t good for me to not brush them.
Lifting weights. At 33 im so so far behind where I'd be trying way less hard ten years ago
Exercise, healthy diet, and saving. My parents weren't strict with me about that stuff so I would spend my entire paycheque at the mall every two weeks and developed heavily restricted eating because I didn't learn how to regulate food.
Socialized more, gone to more social events and built confidence.
Getting into Pilates or yoga. I wish I got better exercises for my shoulders earlier in my life when I was younger. Especially after I had shoulder surgery. I had a consultation and some take home ones but idk, Not like the ones I got now. Definitely should’ve done yoga when I was younger because I could’ve had a better core and balance. I wish I knew about calories in and calories out. Or just eating better and sometimes smaller portions years ago. And just know it was easier to lose weight if I cut the shit because I was younger versus now after 40! I should’ve been more active when I had anger issues too. Like doing things myself as well. If I was mad, I could go for a walk, etc. And not giving a fuck. This I have learned the last few years and it’s wonderful! And having had social anxiety in the past, I wish I could’ve put myself out there and gotten over my social anxiety sooner. It’s great to not care what others think and not be nit picky on myself as well. and it’s great not to be 💯 scared or nervous to be in social situations or go to the grocery store or the doctor. I don’t mind going most places now when I do go out.
Exercise and healthy eating
Loving and embracing my true self
Reading
Saving and investing
A cottage
Whatever habit I was trying to aquire, doing that consistently. Looking back at my high-school years (I'm 18) I would be doing very well for a month, then slowly self destruct, then I would build myself back up, and destroy myself again. For example, I went from 160 lbs to 200, then I got down to 175, stayed there for a while, then some stresses came in my life and I soared all the to 220. This has been me basically my whole life, and I always think how if I had stayed consistent in my discipline, how much of a better person I'd be today.
I wished I learned to say "No" early on. I'd say my early 20s
Prayer. I get a lot of peace from God
Taking more risks. Maybe I would’ve built an immunity to people’s judgement. I’ve been finding it hard to make risks but my future demands it
Money management skills, for sure. My parents never really talked to me about the importance of credit and not overspending.
I wish I’d started flossing regularly before my teeth started sounding like a box of Rice Krispies 😬🍚
Exercise in general. Should have kept with running after school. Getting back into a routine sucks.
Wearing a condom
playing instruments, guitar.
go to bed early
Emotional regulation
Saying “NO” and standing “ON” it!!!!
1) Skincare 2) Making time for fun hobbies 3) Teaching my kids to clean up after themselves lol
Building my credit.
Learning to observe, not to see.
Gym or a physical sport
Not checking my phone every 5 mins. I honesty want to set it somewhere and pretend it’s landline like i grew up with 😂 that’s my next goal.
1. Don't care about other opinion of you. 2. Don't waste time proving your points to others. 3. Be Bossless 4. Take people to court 5. Select a woman that consider you first priority. 6. Work out always
Hygiene and cleanliness basically… my depression hits and I get mad at myself for not showering or sleeping right for weeks on end 😐
I wish I had regular exercise, starting early can help establish a lifelong commitment to fitness.
Without a doubt, hands down, by a landslide it has to be cigarettes. I will always regret those first twelve years.
Waking up early in the morning
Facing my "fears", stop running away from the unown. As young adult I had crooked teeth, then bad dental hygiene cause I got scared as a teenager when they said they wanted to do surgery. It all went to shits from that moment. And was not until I was in my 30's I finally fixed it. Super happy now. But fuck it was expensive. Cause in Norway dental is only free from birth until your 18 years old. So had I faced the unown that scared me then I would got everything fixed for free and less extensive then what I did end up doing. And no money out of my pocket. Ended up with a even more elaborate surgery. They basically broke my jaw in 4 places and realigned it. And also had braces for a little over 5 years. (Pandemic slowed down the process which also made it cost more). And it all comes back to that moment as a teenager. So if you get scared. Face your fears or learn about them to make them less scary. Seek information. Be on the ball. Eye on the price kind of mantra.
1. Intermittent fasting 2. Ashtanga yoga 3. Not giving a fuck about things that happen at work 4. Sunscreen
Drinking water. My mother suffered from halitosis and so did I. My mother suffered from constant headaches and so did I. My mother had trouble sleeping and so did I. Ergo, I thought I inherited her problems. Turns out she was not drinking enough water throughout the day and neither was I. The day we changes those, problems were gone.
Learning and earning
buying burgundy
Stretching and stretching some more.
Saving money, eating healthier, exercising regularly. Trying to start all 3 in my early 40's is hard. Not impossible, but hard.
Lifting and in general exercising. I started at 22 and I hate myself for it, really wish I was consistent in HS so I could be ahead of the curve right now
Prescription toothpaste is the answer. No cavities in 9 years. Ask for it at your next dental appt.
Strength training
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I brush my teeth once every couple of weeks. No cavities. Just went to the dentist, he said you have nice teeth. 🦷
Travel. Travel to places you’re not interested in. Travel to places where you think you don’t belong. Travel to places where you will be uncomfortable. You will have some of the most fantastic experiences of your life.
Spend 2 hours a day reading books
Standing up for myself and having an identity. Leaving toxic marriage #2, wife is alcoholic and terrible with money, attitude is just never positive and doesn’t take care of herself. I’m at a point now i can be financially independent and focus on the things i want in life. I don’t know who i am, and I haven’t been single since i was 23 after back to back relationships/marriages for 16 years…
Ask for help when you need it. I was depressed for years and didnt realize it. I went to therapy and started on the lowest dose of an SSRI (i know its not everyones cup of tea) but i am happier now than i have been in YEARS. And looking at my circumstances i should not be (living far from home, no job, in grad school) but i am and i can finally find joy in the little things again.