I think of three things for which I am grateful every day. Reminders fire on all my devices and I don't dismiss the reminder until I complete the task. That might be first thing after I get my senses after waking up. It might not be until 7pm. But I do it every day, almost without fail (unless ill or something).
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I am not needlessly cruel and violent to vulnerable individuals living in atrocity several times a day.
I greatly reduced how much news I consume per day and it's done wonders for my mental health.
I chose 2 sources of news that I trust and then I block news everywhere else in my life. Every morning I read the news from the two sources I picked and that is all the news I will consume for the day.
If I notice that I am consuming news elsewhere I will block/ignore/hide that source.
As an example, if I notice a community here post too much news I will just block it. I use Discord, so if one of the servers I'm in has any political or news channels I will mute them, etc etc.
Doing this, I find that the news I read is more relevant to me because the sources I chose are local news networks. In addition, because I am not getting news from social media, the news I read is much less sensationalized.
It really makes my morning news reads boring and I think that is a good thing.
dance
listen to music
make my home a better place
sleep
Serious upvote here. This is a game changer, it's right in front of our noses, and it's free.
Hardest part is figuring out how to make yourself actually sleep - just lying down in the bed isn't enough.
I sleep and eat almost every day.
Some people are able to sleep at the same time everyday and eat three times a day. I've never understood how.
Meditate. It was difficult in the beginning but since doing it consistently every day I've found a way to "dissolve" almost instantly.
for every 15 minutes I work, I take a 60 minute break.
A good 30+ mins jog, especially for ADHD enjoyers.
Actually seems to help with general anxiety too
Masturbate.
I hug a tree. I dunno if it makes life noticeably better but it’s a vibe. I lost quite a few trees in a storm last year and feel like I’ve under appreciated them for way too long. No more!
Get up at the same time every day, even when I don't have to. Having a nice solid circadian rhythm makes me feel much better in several ways.
Leave slack DMs 15-20 mins before answering
It took me a long time to realize slack responses don't need to be immediate. I usually have a slightly emotional reaction, but given 5 minutes I can gather my thoughts and give a much better response
My immediate emotional reaction is usually some degree of "have you misplaced your brain?" So it's good to pause.
Same reason I have a 3 minute delay for outgoing emails.
😃 Approved... On my side more depending who is trying to talk to me...
Drugs
not giving a fuck
still giving to much fucks, but at least i'm tying
Good approach
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Fiber supplement
Hemorrhoids hate this one simple trick
This and electrolyte supplement (no sodium).
Make a cocktail before dinner. Not saying it's the right thing for everyone, but it brings joy, relaxation and a nice moment of quality couple time with my partner.
A good drink can help to get back the good mood 😀
Some yoga / back stretching, highly advise for folks getting older.
thankfully im getting younger
To be honest even my go tos are not working very well. Walking, bathing, nature.
Proper sleep?
I try but that is the one that gets goofed up first by life not being great.
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Daily multivitamins
Stretch for 15 minutes 2 times a day
I splash cold water on my face now and again. Triggers our mammalian dive reflex, pops the lungs open. Also removes excess grease without going too far. Feels great!
Dad taught me to do this as a kid to wake up fresh. He didn't know about the reflex, but it works.
Your mom.
OP's mom is not a small thing.
drink water
I chug a tall glass of cold water first thing in the morning. Wakes me up a bit, gets the guts moving for a morning shit, and obviously helps rehydrate after sleeping.
Swapping to water for 95% of my fluid intake has been a complete life changer. I wake up feeling better, I sleep better, I can handle the heat and cold better, I'm more alert and able to focus throughout the day. It's insane what just drinking mainly water does for you.
I stopped needing to use chapstick every 20 minutes
Walk my dogs through the woods for 30 to 60 minutes with my wife and kids.
I try to knock off work an hour earlier than I planned to in the morning and take my dog for a walk. Sometimes I even leave my phone behind. It is surprisingly relaxing just knowing I could have a heart attack back in the tree line and the dog would be the only other thing to know where I was.
I like to bow and namaste. Even with the worst things, I still give reverence to the universe, and despite my dislike for something or someone, these too have meaning, somehow, someway. It is not my position to know why, just that I recognize it and accept it.
Writing a list of things I want to do at the start of the day. Don't need to get them all done, but it just gives some direction. Things can roll over too, if they seem worth it.
Sauna for 20m when i wake up.
You've got a sauna at home?
Yes, i highly recommend it! But you can often find saunas in community centers, gyms and other places where naked people hangout.
Are you from Finland?
No! But it would be an amazing place to live!
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If it's sunny: go for a good walk (about 5km/3mi). Or failing that, take the cat outside and sit on the back patio for a little while. The sun exposure gives me some much needed vitamin D.
Other than that, I make sure I get some quiet time each day to recharge away from other people, virtual and otherwise.
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