What do folks generally think of this thread of tips? -- (edited)
Posted by
Beryllium (aka grayman)
Aug 18 '22, 11:29
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Reproducing the thread here so the replies make sense :)
1. Write things down — our brains are for having ideas, not holding them.
2. Take a second to pause before you respond. Become less reactive.
3. Read something every day. Even just one page.
4. Write something every day. Even just one paragraph.
5. Automate and batch as much as you can. Our brains have more room to be creative when they're not constantly making decisions.
6. Get some sun on your skin as early as you can in the day.
7. When your brain hurts. Stop working. Take a quick break to disconnect and recharge.
8. Limit your to-do list to the top 3 most important tasks of the day.
9. Write down anything that resonates with you.
10. Break down goals into the smallest steps possible.
11. Value your time above all else.
12. Find hobbies that engage your mind and soul. Do them daily.
13. Place your phone outside the room while you're working.
14. Track everything you do for one day to the minute. Find your time-sinks.
15. Stop comparing you behind the scenes to every one else’s highlight reel.
16. Be bored more often. Give your brain space to be creative.
17. Listen more than you speak.
18. Create more than you consume
19. Compliment more than you complain.
20. Delete apps you don’t use.
21. Donate clothes you don’t wear.
22. Serve others as much as you can. This is a powerful source of happiness.
23. Make a habit of reaching out to old friends.
24. Never say “yes” simply because you feel obligated.
25. Take care of your information diet — Junk info hurts our brains like junk food hurts our bodies.
26. Look at your phone less, look at people’s eyes more.
27. Revisit things that have brought you joy in the past. They will probably do it again.
28. Set time limits on tasks. Use “Parkinson’s Law” in your favor.
29. Remember people’s names and use them often.
30. Drink more water.
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Responses:
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14. "I spent over an hour micromanaging myself today."
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Max
Aug 18, 12:39
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Generally awesome. The reasons why some of these work need to be talked about though. -- (edited)
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con_carne
Aug 18, 12:22
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I need to be better at #1 -- nm
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znufrii
Aug 18, 12:00
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I’m super tired of threads like this…it’s really saturated Twitter. That being said, some good reminders in this tip list -- nm
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Flavorize
Aug 18, 11:59
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I lost my exercise time to my schedule last year. It's been revealing, if not surprising, how much better my brain works when I can do something
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Reagen
Aug 18, 11:51
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15 or 16 of them make good advice to me. -- nm
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zunk takes things literally
Aug 18, 11:42
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Agree with many, only a couple get an "eh" from me, some get an enthusiastic "absolutely." -- nm
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mara
Aug 18, 11:36
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#13 is one we enforce with our kids doing school work -- nm
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Beaker
Aug 18, 11:35
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3 and 4 seem narrowly targeted. 5 is a core principle of the "Lazy Genius" podcast I've been listening to
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oblique
Aug 18, 11:35
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