Look, we won’t sugarcoat it—being a proper grown-up is way more difficult than we thought it would be. There are too many responsibilities, and your time and energy are far more limited than we’d like. You’re likely in the same boat. And if you’re anything like us, you might be scouring the internet for small pieces of advice that might be complete game-changers.
#21
Learn from other peoples mistakes. Those errors are free of personal consequences.
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25points
#22
Sleep and drinking water.
Funny how something so simple is linked to so many of your normal functions.
Funny how something so simple is linked to so many of your normal functions.
24points
#23
Understanding we’re all a little broken. Those that judge you are only seeing a mirror of their own insecurities.
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24points
#24
Automating every recurring decision I possibly can. Same breakfast on weekdays, same gym time, same bill pay schedule, same weekly meal prep day. People think discipline is about willpower — it's actually about reducing the number of decisions you have to make so you still have gas in the tank for the ones that actually matter. Decision fatigue is real and most people burn through their best thinking on stuff that could run on autopilot.
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22points
#25
The fact that nobody actually knows what they’re doing and are moving through life in a made up society. Have your own rules to bring out your best self and let everything else sort itself out.
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21points
#27
Thinking about how many hours you have to work before you buy something. You'll be surprised at how much money you save after you factor in how many hours of work it takes to purchase that item.
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19points
#28
When I stopped [caring] about money and titles. As long as my bills are paid and theres food on the table I couldn't care less about money. And I sure don't [care] about a title. I do not identify myself by what I do at work.
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19points
#30
Saying "let me check my calendar" instead of immediately saying yes. Buys you time to actually decide if you want to do something, and people respect it way more than making up excuses later.
16points
#31
One I’ve implemented as a parent is don’t let your kids be your alarm clock. I used to and I wondered why I spent the day annoyed and frustrated, it’s because the first thing I heard, and would hear all day, is “Mommy!” I started waking up an hour earlier than their usual wake up time, I’m a much better parent. That hour of “Mommy!” Free time to drink a coffee and wake up makes all the difference for the day.
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16points
#34
That partial task completion counts. I can’t do it all perfectly but I can do most of it good enough.
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16points
#35
I saw a video where someone said that by putting something off because you don't feel like doing it 'now', it will still be 'now' for your future self, so may as well get on with it the first time. It's definitely helped me in terms of housework or menial day to day tasks. I'm procrastinating a lot less.
The girl said it a lot more eloquently, but I hope people get the idea.
The girl said it a lot more eloquently, but I hope people get the idea.
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15points
#37
Knowing that you're born with nothing and [pass] with nothing makes everything else seem less crucial.
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13points
#38
Love yourself, put yourself first, then others. Sometimes be selfish; you don't need to be honest about everything. Too much honesty is harmful; some things need to be lies.
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13points
#39
Getting enough sleep and eating halfway decent gives you twice the productive energy in your day.
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13points
#40
If you can afford it, pay a little more for convenience. Also if you’re over 30, hire movers for moving.
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13points
