The world is full of self-help books and advice on how to be a
better/happier/more successful person. Most of it is useless, and all of
it costs money.
In the interest of creating more happy humans on this planet we’ve
compiled a self-help list of our own. As a fair warning this post
contains a heavy dose of truth. Those that are allergic to truth should
probably stop now.
Read. Enjoy. Implement.
1.) You suck at prioritizing the things that matter.
Here’s a brutal truth: there are only 24 hours in a day. That’s it.
You only have 24 hours to eat, sleep, work, Facebook, Netflix, exercise,
complain, etc. So if you only have a certain amount of time to get
things done, why do you wait until the last minute every time? A
deadline is an immovable object, it won’t be going anywhere. So why are
you acting like you have all the time in the world to get something
done?
2.) Because you suck at prioritizing, you get frustrated and complain that you didn’t have enough time.
Bullshit. Seriously stop it. You had plenty of time, but chose to
spend it dicking around like a kindergartener during snack time. Now
you’re stressed and annoyed, and you still have to finish you work.
Maybe you learned something here?
3.) You are what you eat, and you eat like crap.
The old adage that you are what you eat is still around today because
it’s true. If you eat terribly, then guess how you’re going to feel.
Instead of going for that third helping of grocery store brand mac and
cheese, maybe you could try something healthier with smaller portions?
You’ll feel better and be more focused. Fun fact: Salads can actually be
pretty delicious.
4.) Exercise. Just do it.
You may think those modern day cavemen are crazy, but they have a
point. We human beings evolved running and hunting on the savannas of
Africa. We need to exercise in order for our bodies to function
properly. It doesn’t have to be chasing (or getting chased by) tigers, a
moderate jog should do the trick.
There’s nothing wrong with drinking in moderation. It’s super social
and a great way to unwind. However it stops being that the moment you
start drinking yourself stupid. If the price is a day of two of feeling
like complete garbage, then no thanks. Go home, sober up, and get a jump
on the next day.
6.) Sleep late and forever be tired.
Yep. I know what I just said sounds like heresy, but it’s true. When
you sleep late on the weekends, it throws off your whole internal clock.
That just makes you feel extra horrible when you’ve got to shift back
into your regular routine on Monday. Might this be the cause of your
chronic tiredness?
7.) Don’t go to sleep drunk.
Or under the influence of any drug for that matter. Doing that is a
guaranteed way to screw up your REM cycle, which will leave you feeling
horrible when you wake up.
8.) Your friends are losers.
Of course you don’t want to spend time with people who take away from
your life. You also don’t want to be around people who add nothing to
your life. We are the sum of the people we spend the most time with. If
you’re hanging out with directionless slobs, guess what you become?
9.) Following up is next to godliness.
Networking can be a great thing. It’s important to know though, that
if you’re not following up and making an effort to stay in touch with
people, then your time spent networking is wasted. Follow up, follow up,
follow up. You might think you’re being annoying, but busy people
appreciate the fine art of the follow up.
10.) You hate your job.
Or maybe you only like it a little bit. Let me ask you though, is it
what you want to do for the rest of your life? If you’re not happy then
what the hell are you doing? You only have one life. Why are you wasting
yours doing something you’re not passionate about?
11.) I want to follow my dream, but I’m waiting for the right time.
Excuse me, but what the hell are you talking about? There is never a
“right” time for following your dreams. It will never feel “right.” You
just have to do it. The more time you waste with excuses, the less time
you have to live the life of your dreams. Just think about that.
12.) Healthy relationships? Who needs those?
Umm you do? Seriously. If all of your relationships crash and burn,
then maybe the problem isn’t that “crazy” guy or girl. The problem is
you. It could be time to do some self reflecting.
13.) Take 20 minutes to clear your head.
In order to make the best decisions, your brain needs breaks. Maybe
it’s meditation or taking a walk. Just pick something where you can let
your brain do nothing for a little while. You’ll be amazed how much
better you feel afterwards.
14.) You’re good enough, let’s move on.
You’re good enough to achieve anything you want to achieve. Remember
it, believe it. There are always going to be things we don’t like about
ourselves. Pick the ones you can change and work on them. Accept the
ones you can’t change, and move on. Don’t get caught up in the self
sabotaging cycle of telling yourself that you’re not good enough. It
doesn’t end well, because it doesn’t end.
15.) Stop telling yourself lies.
Stop it. If you keep lying to yourself about this thing or that, it’s
going to be harder to ultimately face the truth. Your lies will only
make you more bitter, and keep you from achieving your goals.
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