It's impossible to do everything you want.
For example, a majority (86%) of Brits say having more free time is important to them, but almost a quarter (23%) feel that less than 10% of their time outside of work is genuinely "free."
So it pays to save some whenever we can.
Reddit user Sharkkkk2 asked everyone on the platform to share the "cheat codes" they've found in real life, and people immediately started listing what helps them avoid stress and be more productive.
#1
**Stop Consuming News**
If it matters, you'll find out.
Most news wraps stress in noise.
Turn it off and be well. .
If it matters, you'll find out.
Most news wraps stress in noise.
Turn it off and be well. .
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28points
#3
If you’re struggling to learn a complex topic, try explaining it to a rubber duck (or an imaginary five-year-old). If you hit a spot where you can’t explain it simply, that’s exactly where your knowledge gap is. It saves hours of aimless studying.
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23points
#4
Treating everyone with genuine kindness tends to open more doors than any shortcut ever could.
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23points
#5
Putting your phone away during conversations makes you instantly more likable.
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23points
#6
Read.
people always ask what is the secret to be successful and while there's no universal answer, I've found everyone whom I see as successful, tend to be voracious readers.
reading helps you get better vocabulary, improves your grammar, improves your ability to ACTUALLY focus on something for an extended period of time, enables you to self-reflect in quiet and most importantly, opens up your views to external thoughts.
read more folks. it's good for you.
people always ask what is the secret to be successful and while there's no universal answer, I've found everyone whom I see as successful, tend to be voracious readers.
reading helps you get better vocabulary, improves your grammar, improves your ability to ACTUALLY focus on something for an extended period of time, enables you to self-reflect in quiet and most importantly, opens up your views to external thoughts.
read more folks. it's good for you.
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23points
#7
Walking fast while looking slightly annoyed. nobody stops you, nobody asks you for help. it’s basically an invisibility cloak.
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21points
#8
Being happy about the little things in life. Soft bed, warm jacket, sunshine.
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21points
#9
If there are people, communities, websites that upset you, you don't have to interact, you can just disengage and live in peace.
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19points
#10
Driving slower and staying in the slow lanes. Amazing how much more relaxed I’ve become.
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19points
#11
The best way to connect with people is to show interest in their interests. People love nothing more than talking about their hobbies and passions.
18points
#12
Sleeping properly fixes more problems than motivation ever did.
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17points
#13
Speak about people behind their back. But good things, you will see how it will improve your life.
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17points
#14
There's a difference between capacity and discipline.
As a person with an autoimmune disorder I've had to learn this the hard way. I thought my constant fatigue and being unable to do anything some days was a lack of discipline, but it's a lack of capacity. I was thoroughly unable to do XYZ.
As for discipline if you have the energy and know-how to do XYZ but *choose* not to, that's where it's a discipline problem rather than a capacity problem.
ETA: Capacity issues also are more common among neurodivergent people and people with executive functioning issues, but more easily misread as discipline issues.
As a person with an autoimmune disorder I've had to learn this the hard way. I thought my constant fatigue and being unable to do anything some days was a lack of discipline, but it's a lack of capacity. I was thoroughly unable to do XYZ.
As for discipline if you have the energy and know-how to do XYZ but *choose* not to, that's where it's a discipline problem rather than a capacity problem.
ETA: Capacity issues also are more common among neurodivergent people and people with executive functioning issues, but more easily misread as discipline issues.
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16points
#16
Well I stopped drinking and it's the best I've felt in 30 years.
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14points
#17
If you’re nervous for a talk/meeting, pause for 2 seconds before answering, you sound calmer and more confident.
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13points
#18
Being a decent person gets you a lot further in life than being a self centred pos
Having morals this might sound weird but if you have morals 90% of your choices are already made for you.
Having morals this might sound weird but if you have morals 90% of your choices are already made for you.
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13points
#19
You can get a whole lot more by being friendly, asking nicely, and being willing to take no for an answer than by being demanding and entitled.
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13points
#20
Being hydrated really does make a difference, so drink your water.
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12points