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edit: i just want to say thank you for the awards!! i didn’t expect my comment to blow up like this, but i’m so happy my words have been able to help so many people :).
#2
A few days ago, a thread appeared on the AskReddit community, the author of which, the user u/Yolas_1, asked readers: "What improved your quality of life so much, you wish you did it sooner?" The result was over 5.3K upvotes and 2K various comments with advice literally about everything in this world, often just the opposite ones.
Some people claim that marriage radically changed their lives for the better, while others believe that a timely divorce did the same for them. For some, money is what makes a person happy, while others strongly believe that happiness is not in money at all. And you know what's the best thing? They are all absolutely right.
#4
It's a powerful position to be in. Now the only people in my life are the ones I want in my life; not people I'm settling for our of fear of being alone.
#6
"In fact, there is no universal recipe for happiness or simply turning one's life to the better," says Irina Matveeva, a psychologist and certified NLP specialist, with whom Bored Panda got in touch for a comment here. "Moreover, some advice that is more or less suitable for many people can lead some of us to exactly the opposite consequences."
"No, of course, there are certain basic recommendations for upgrading your life, which concern financial well-being, health, physical and mental, and also safety. However, everything that goes beyond these limits is already, by and large, in our heads. In how we perceive these tips, and our life in general."
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I used to be such a bitter a*****e, but since I've moved, I've calmed down. I have money, good relationship with coworkers ava just overall I feel more optimistic.
"For example, for someone, moving to another country in search of a better life will be a completely reasonable act, but someone, even having moved and received everything they want, will begin to yearn for their homeland, for everything that they left behind. With this, in fact, little can be done from a logical point of view. This is often our subconscious, and only qualified therapy can help here," Irina concludes.
The same applies, for example, to marrying into money for some people. No, there are many people in the world who are ready not only to sacrifice their feelings for the sake of financial stability and well-being, but also to try to love a financially secure partner. But to what extent can this be called happiness? After all, no one can guarantee you that the story of Anna Nicole Smith will not repeat itself...
And yet, if you look at the list of confessions from a variety of people, you can conclude that the most important thing here is to take care of your health. Well, the sooner, the better.
Start going to the gym, riding a bike, changing your diet to a healthier one, quitting smoking and giving up alcohol - in fact, this is not so difficult. So you can evaluate the impact on the quality of life of literally each of these tips in just a couple of months.
Oh, and, of course, getting a pet, a dog or a cat. In fact, no matter how much trouble our animals bring us at home, nothing actually compares to those minutes when we play with them, walk with them, or just scratch their warm tummy. Take it from a man who lost his beloved pug a couple of days ago...
#13
My disposable income jumped dramatically, though it took years of hard work.
I will never ever do that again.
#14
In any case, we sincerely believe that this list, thoroughly made for you by Bored Panda, will help you, if not instantly change your life for the better, then at least think - why not start doing it today? Okay, let it be tomorrow - today you can read this list to the very end and, if you have a similar experience too, share it in the comments below as well.
#16
For years I tried healthy eating and exercise. I tried calorie counting and even tried a couple of fad diets. I went to dietitians and saw personal trainers. I did everything the doctors recommended. In the end, if I ate more than 800 calories, the weight just packed back on. If I ate less and didn't work out, I sustained. If I worked out, I lost weight.
I went for a prolonged period of 800 calories and working out (2 years) and lost heaps of weight but I lost hair and it caused other issues to the point where my doc recommended I eat at least 1200 calories a day. Within a year, I had gained all the weight back and packed more on.
I tried to go about things the "right" way according to most medical professionals and not rely on a "magical" fix.
Then I saw a doctor that specialised in female medicine and a hormone specialist. Testing was done. Turns out I had a severe hormonal imbalance and metabolic issues. I will likely be on this medication (at least on a low dose) for the rest of my life.
How did it change my life? I eat between 1200-1400 calories a day and work out as I was before and I'm down 38 kilograms (and still going). Everything is just...easier. Since losing the weight, my hormonal imbalance has resolved and my autoimmune issues have been in remission for over a year. My self confidence and ideas surrounding self efficacy have soared - especially since I now know that I wasn't "failing" and that there was a reason my "best" wasn't good enough.
Don't let anyone tell you that you're "cheating" if you get help losing weight. You're still addressing a health issue that is likely having a carry on effect and causing other issues. If you're not already eating and working out, you're still putting in the hard yards and learning or building new habits.
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