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Luckily or not, we live on a planet full of conventional wisdom, rules, and norms that dictate how people should behave in certain situations. You know, the usual “don’t talk to shady strangers,” “don’t eat your boogers,” “look both ways before crossing the street,” and so on. They keep us from doing crazy things and getting in trouble, and they help us navigate the world in a sensible way. But what if we told you that sometimes, the best advice you could get on how to act in certain situations is the most… unconventional?
That’s where this list of weird advice comes in! Straight from Reddit, these life tips and tricks have been gathered from all corners of the world, from the wise mouths of grandfathers to people who learned precious lessons the hard way. Although most may sound odd at first, they actually have a surprising amount of truth behind them.
After careful consideration and enjoyable reading, we picked our favorite pieces of advice — all from the life experiences (and keyboards) of real people on Reddit. We promise they’re more fun than reading your horoscope every morning. It never hurts to broaden your horizons and give some new life tricks a chance, and this list of random advice is the perfect place to start. Without further ado, let’s go explore these unconventional bits of knowledge that, surprisingly, make sense!
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#1
"My grandad lived to be 95. I asked him what the secret to a long happy life was. He told me to mind my own business."
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Grandpa had it figured out. Although it can be fun to sneak into other people's business
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#2
"I tell my daughter to add the word 'yet' after anything about lacking something. 'I don't know how to play this game.' Becomes 'I don't know how to play this game yet.' That sort of thing. It's meant to redirect negative self admonishment into a drive to grow and learn. And apparently it's sinking in, because she will say something like 'Ugh, I can't make it up this hill!' while we're out bike riding and then catch me looking at her, give a big eye roll and go '...yet!' in the exact tone you think a teenage girl would use. Then she ends up sometimes just rage-succeeding to prove the point, it's great. She's going to be at least 3 times better than me, low as that bar may be."
James016 2 years ago
I am going to try this with my son. It may work or he will get even more stubborn than he is now
zak 2 years ago
Try to get him to do it and, if it doesn't work the first time, say to yourself "I can't get him to do it yet" 😉
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Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
I like it even if it doesn't happen never hurts to be positive.
#3
"Don’t let what you can’t do get in the way of what you can do."
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
Hang on, I thought there was nothing I can't do, I just can't do it yet?!
Donkey boi 2 years ago
You CAN'T solve all your problems. But you CAN ignore them and hope they go away..
Sonja 2 years ago
That's good. Because it happens so often that people mope about all the things they can't have or do that they don't even see the opportunities that they do have. And often people reject good things because they're not perfect and although they're even worse off without taking what they can get.
#4
“It isn’t your job to always find a way to make it work. Sometimes you need to let it fail to expose the bigger issues.”
Confused Duck 2 years ago
Working in the corporate world teaches you this, you have to prove to managers that it doesn't work before any action is taken...
Kurichfield 2 years ago
Tell that to my boss...better yet don't. I'll just find a new job and watch the old place burn...
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Sonja 2 years ago
Yes but document, document, document! Always have a paper trail on how and why it failed and always have demands and work orders in writing! Otherwise letting it fail will fall right on your feet! Let people know that you think it will fail and why and offer possible solutions, but always in writing and never just fix things quietly and out of sight.
#5
"Rinse your cereal bowl straight away. That stuff sets like concrete."
Sinnsyk Jakte 2 years ago
And mac'n'cheese. As an avid consumer of that, it gets frustrating to peal the buttery deliciousness and sneaky noodles out of a pot.
#6
"To really find your perfect posture, imagine a claw machine is picking you up by your head, and act that out a bit. Screaming is optional."
#7
Ocsttiac said: "When writing an e-mail, leave the recipient field until last." BMLortz replied: "And add the attachments first!"
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
AND IF YOU WROTE IT IN ALL CAPS WAIT A DAY BEFORE YOU SEND IT!
#8
"Two from elderly southern relatives: Somethin’ ain’t nothin’— taking 5 minutes to workout, clean, work on a big project, etc. is better than 0 minutes. We often think we’ve got to do 2 hours of rigorous work or it doesn’t accomplish anything. Time will pass either way—if you want to work to get better at something, accomplish a long term goal, or change careers or credentials, don’t look at the 2-5 years and think you’ll be too old. If you’re 24 and want to go to college, you’ll be 28 in four years with or without a degree regardless of what you do in that time."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
When it said advice from elderly southern relatives I thought it was going to reference cows or pigs or outhouses. I was wrong! This advice sounds good (and up to date!)
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 2 years ago
But I have a s**t ton of homework done in four hours and so I procrastinated and partially finished a bunch of chores so I’ve done everything and nothing and I still have too much homework.
RedPanda 2 years ago
Then you start a procrastination circle. Start assignment 1 and do it for a bit. Then, procrastinate by starting assignment 2. Continue until you reach a full circle. -from someone suffering in IB
Load More Replies... Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
I agree. I started doing music everyday even if it is only 5 minutes a day. I am not ready to p!ay anything serious yet but I have not stopped one day since Mid October of 2022.
Elaine Morinelli 2 years ago
That is one of my favorite pieces of advice: "4 years will pass whether you go to college or not, might as well do it."
Sonja 2 years ago
This is true, and in addition: if you cannot fit in your life what you really want to do, at least settle into the next best thing. Always wanted to learn play an instrument and couldn't do it? Get a kazoo! It'll still be fun! Always wanted to become an artist and learn how to make oil painting but it's too expensive? Buy watercolours or crayons. It'll still be fun! Wanted to get really fit and sporty and win the marathon but that stupid old chub just doesn't want to go away? Go hiking or at least take regular walks, it'll still be good for you! Don't beat yourself up if you're not Mozart or Picasso or an athlete ready for Olympics and let that stop you from doing something you like to do or want to do. Just do something
#9
"When you are really, really down, the rules of "how one does things" are out the window. Examples: Body image issues? Shower in the dark. Can't manage to make yourself a sandwich? Eat sandwich component out of the fridge. Dirty laundry everywhere? Take off the laundry basket lid. Can't talk on the phone? Make up phone persona and roleplay them. Include catchphrase. Going to bed makes you nervous? Sleep on the couch. Can't make up your mind about gifted clutter? Put in box, get back if you miss it, gift if not. Brains are really, really weird. Sometimes the smallest thing can be a barrier that is impossible to overcome. Remove barrier, get through that terrible week like a well-fed, clean smelling human, build back from there."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
I think one of my phone personas would be named Fat Rabbit and his catchphrase would be “Alcohol doesn’t solve problems, but neither does milk.”
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
Being lactose intolerant and loving alcohol makes this worse
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Lisa McCourt 2 years ago
This is not about avoidance of the issues. It is about surviving in your daily life long enough to get help so that you can, hopefully, live a fulfilling life someday. It is an adaptation to the person you are at that moment. Speaking as a person with bipolar disorder that comes with treatment-resistant depression, one of the things therapy has taught me is that I should never be ashamed about what I am able to accomplish on "those" days. So if all I can manage is standing in front of fridge and pulling out a piece of lunch meat, hey, at least I ate something!! Do what you can, when you can and don't judge yourself based on what others see as "normal."
Booker 2 years ago
Find someone you can voice your anxiety to, and listen to them. My daughter and I avoid pick-up windows and some other things. The reason I do is my Irrational dislike of talking to people on demand. My daughter has a fear of misjudging the distance between the car and the window and dealing with crazy parking lots. If either of us want to do something that's done thru a window or a busy parking lot, no problem! I drive and she does the talking. Same thing when I need to pick up meds, or she wants to pick up snacks, etc. Remember - irrational. Still working on the irrational part.
Sue Bradley 2 years ago
1 thing at a time, pick up one piece of rubbish & put in bin, wash 1 cup, make 1 call etc etc
Sinnsyk Jakte 2 years ago
I created several personas just to deal with childhood traumas... Not sure how healthy that is, but I am now quite a talented roleplayer...
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
No money ? Steal a bank. Like this, you'll be soon ensured a foster and free food for years
Denise Melek 2 years ago
Sounds a bit risky to avoid things that should be normal in everyday life. Personally I think that would be a downward spiral for me.
#10
"If you can't decide between two equally good options, flip a coin. If you're disappointed with your result, go with the losing side."
PigSquatch 2 years ago
Not really since you are making the choice anyways
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Sonja 2 years ago
It's a great psychological trick that works especially well when you really liked both options the same. Feeling disappointment will make the one option you have less attractive and when you then change your choice that will feel great and make your second choice feel better and more satisfying.
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
Surely we've all done this at some point in our lives. I've used it a lot over the decades.
#11
"If you’re in the woods, and you no longer hear subtle wildlife (i.e. birds, critters, etc.), leave. Leave immediately. Go back the way you came and do not look back. Disclaimer: Many will think this advice pertains to the paranormal, and perhaps it does. But, the main purpose of this advice is because animals are much more in tune with their senses than we are. And if they sense danger of any kind, they’ll be the first to know and let you know. That’s why I felt it was a weird piece of advice; it’s something we don’t typically acknowledge until we’re in a situation that calls for it."
Joy 2 years ago
Disturbing and upsetting but not surprising to know there's no birdsong to this day around Auschwitcz.
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
Sadly true. My parents went there, more than 80 years after, they told me that the atmosphere is still very upsetting and heavy
Load More Replies... kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Plot twist: when you turn to go back the way you came the 2nd velociraptor gets you.
PigSquatch 2 years ago
Make fun of this all you want but it could safe your life someday even in an Urban environment
Load More Replies... Demosthenes 2 years ago
This from someone who has spent about 20 minutes outdoors in their life. That’s right, please run back to your shelter.
#12
"Make your bed every day. I used to think this was bullshit advice but I started doing it and it really does help me feel more productive for the day. I also like coming home to a neatly made bed. Feels good for some reason."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
For most of us, order promotes peace of mind better than chaos.
Julie Snelling 2 years ago
You should always leave your bed uncovered because all the little bugs that live in your bed thrive in a warm moist environment. You need to air your bed.
Cerridwn d'Wyse 2 years ago
Those of us who thrive on chaos find a clean desk and a made bed disturbing and counter-productive
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
My mom still made her bed the day she died. It was always important. I have slacked off on doing it for too long.
#13
"No one thinks about you as much as you do. Meaning we’re all worried about people thinking about the tiniest embarrassing things we do, when no one really cares. It gave me freedom to take on more challenges and not worry about failure."
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I know they don't care about me, but what if they still noticed that tiny embarrassing thing I did ages ago?
funkybluegirl 2 years ago
Actually, I believe that people really don't even notice most details. There are so many stories about people agonizing, for years, over some 'major' embarrassment, but when they talk with someone who was present at the time, they don't even remember anything about it.
Load More Replies... kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Being kind to others smooths over a lot of embarrassing things one might do.
Kurichfield 2 years ago
This. Being pure of heart and acting thusly smooths over any embarassments.
Load More Replies... Kurichfield 2 years ago
Exactly. Try to remember anything embarassing that someone else did that you called them on. If you can then stop reading and give yourself a good slap in the face. Everyone else go on about your business because no one cares what you did except you.
#14
"Don't be cheap with things that hold you off the ground (shoes, beds and tires.)"
#15
ChasingAlnilam said: "If you can't fight the fear, do it scared. Got me through a lot of anxiety." dramaticFlySwatter replied: "I tell myself my increased heart rate and racing thoughts are just signs that my body is priming itself to allow me to do something I didn't know I could do. I used to think they were signs to quit, but they're really an ignition sequence."
Sonja 2 years ago
Sometimes if you're afraid of something and really don't want to do it, it's helpful to imagine the worst case scenario that could happen if you don't do it. Then, the short term relief doesn't seem so alluring anymore. Like, feel insecure about that party with friends and some people you don't know because of your anxiety? Well, this time it's just a party, and you can leave if it's too much and use it as a training exercise, but next time it could be a funeral you absolutely cannot skip, or a witness summon, or something else you cannot say no to and might not be able to leave, and then you'll regret that you didn't try those parties when you still could and work on yourself to feel better. The 'at least it's not (insert any scary and horrible thing you REALLY don't want to do) so lets try this' sentence helped me face a lot of situations I'd really preferred to avoid.
#16
RainingRetro said: "If you need to remember something, write it 3x or say it out loud 3x. Always weird when you repeat something verbally 3x, especially names." Lady-finger replied: "Similarly, if you want to make sure others remember something, tell them three times. Tell them what you're going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you told them."
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
My friend and I played a memory game 10 hours ago. I remember the order of everything that we said. Pizza-pasta-coriander-basil-mint-chutney-pani puri-milk
Charlie the Cat 2 years ago
You reminded me of when Trump said "Person, woman, man, camera, TV” when he did a cognitive test.
Load More Replies... Shark Lady 2 years ago
I do this for things that I have to remember to turn off, particularly my George Foreman grill. I used to get so paranoid I would walk into my kitchen at least 5 times to double check it. Once I started telling myself, out loud, 3 times that it's off I've lost the paranoia.
Sinnsyk Jakte 2 years ago
When I'm training someone I often only have one chance. So I try to find a very funny way of telling them. Five years down the road, I still facepalm at one way I told someone to do something...because it was obscene and hilarious...but somehow--even though the initial person I trained with the phrase is gone--it has trickled down through others over the years. It still works, though...
Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
Very good advice. I have written things down and remembered it even if I don't save paper.
#17
"Even the people who love you can hold you back. It ain't being nasty, they just don't want to lose you or see you get hurt. They wanted the best for you without realizing their idea of what's best ain't necessarily that."
Demosthenes 2 years ago
See tip #10. People don’t think about you that much. Nobody is holding you back they just care about themselves.
#18
"When someone tells you about their problem, just repeat what they said in your words. That person will like you more as a result. Works every time and everyone can do it."
Frank Miller 2 years ago
Actually, the first thing you should do is ask them if they want you to help or just listen.
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
''I can't travel because I'm not vaccinated'' ''You can't travel because you're a real a.....e'' Yeah, 100% works
Demosthenes 2 years ago
This is called empathy. And interestingly, even if you do it as a tactic, saying the words will actually make you empathize.
#19
"A coworker told me that when someone has the hiccups you tell them "you're not a fish." The amount of times this has worked has convinced me she's a witch. I have texted her at least a half-dozen times whenever it worked. At one point while I had the hiccups and asked a friend to tell me I'm not a fish. Worked."
Pterodactyl in Disguise 2 years ago
My grandmas method is dark chocolate, works 100%of the time
Annlyn Ouzts 2 years ago
We say "Have you seen the white horse lately. Almost 100% effective...even if you heard it before.
#20
"My wife changed my world a while back when dealing with a bad attitude from my son. She simply asked, 'What do you think is going to come from this?' I apply that to most things I do now."
#21
"For all my adhd’ers or other who struggle with executive function, do chores while waiting. Have something in the oven? Let’s see how much laundry you can fold before the timer goes off. Microwave? I bet you can empty the dishwasher in 90 seconds. On a phone call? Pop in those earbuds and let’s tidy while we talk. I get so hung up on Waiting Mode™️, and the novelty of trying to accomplish a small task during that interim feels a bit like a deadline pressure, which is basically the only thing that motivates me. Tricking my brain into a mini productive panic is startlingly effective."
Mickipickie 2 years ago
Thank you so much! Made me aware that I do, at times, do this and should focus more intentionally on it!
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
As a solo dad, that's how I manage the housse. Allows free time for myself when everybody has gone to bed
Demosthenes 2 years ago
Better advice for managing ADHD? Exercise. Every. Day. Actual science shows that exercise is as effective if not more than medication for almost every single mental health problem yet identified.
#22
"If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid."
#23
"If you’re really shy or struggle with holding conversations or being social just ask questions. This works in three ways as 1. the other person will be doing most of the talking, 2. they also leave the conversation with a positive feeling because most people enjoy talking about themselves and 3. It gives the sense that someone is interested in them - bonus positive feelings about your interaction I’m an extroverted introvert - I dislike social contacts but the nature of my job requires ongoing interaction and being an only child has always required me to make an effort or be on my own. This tactic usually works for me and people are always surprised when I say I’m actually super introverted."
That One Quiet Kid 2 years ago
I am Quiet and you are a Panda. (I am a panda too but whatever :D)
Load More Replies... Demosthenes 2 years ago
You are only interesting when you are interested. Maybe the truest thing I have ever heard.
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
That's what I always do and then I feel disappointed because all they do is talk about themselves without wanting to know anything about me 🙁
#24
"There was a guy I met at a family friendly pub once, he was busking and he had a straw sunhat, and mismatched socks. He chatted to my family and came to learn I was deaf and wrote me a letter that says, "Sometimes it's better to be deaf, because the world isn't listening." And for some reason that's always stuck with me."
#25
LeskoLesko said: "Stressed, upset, panic attack, ennui? Put an ice cube in your hand. Move it around your hand until it slowly melts. It takes about 5 minutes. Primary Effect: the cold on your skin grabs your brain's attention. You stop thinking about what was stressing you out and feel present in the moment. Secondary Effect: the cold cools your blood, which goes into your heart and slows down the beating. As your heart beat slows to maintain your body heat, your lungs breathe more slowly as well. It forces you to breathe, which calms you down. After 5 minutes of this, you will feel much calmer, if slightly drippy." caca_milis_ replied: "Adding to this - one a colleague told me about. A bottle of bubbles - blowing the bubbles (in theory) will help you regulate your breathing, and then you can focus on the colors/shapes of the bubbles."
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Can't. I despise being wet so this would make me angry. No I'm not a cat. I was a waitress and felt like I was in a perpetual state of dampness every dàmn shift.
Shark Lady 2 years ago
I skip the ice cube and take ten deep breaths, in through my nose and out through my mouth.
#26
"Failure is ALWAYS an option. The difference between science and messing around is writing it down. If nothing you do matters, all that matters is what you do."
#27
"The stupider you think you look while dancing, the better other people think you are at it. It turns out, it's all about confidence, and nothing says confident like, "I bet I look stupid, but I don't give a f*ck". Thanks Mr. Drees. that was great advice."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
There are some supremely funny YouTube videos of people following this advice.
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
This one in particular: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Load More Replies... Ur Cupid Grookey 2 years ago
I've been trying to do this, personally. Do I look stupid with that outfit on? Ok and? Will it matter in 40 years, WILL IT MATTER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD!?!? No, so don't be scared of embarrassing yourself, why does it matter? I think looking stupid is fun!
Nichole Harris 2 years ago
I love to dance while doing my yard work lmao....I also sing along.....badly.. But its fun and healthy and its been years now and my neighbors haven't taken potshots or called the law
Demosthenes 2 years ago
Naw, my brother dances with extreme confidence and is roundly regarded as a laughing stock.
#28
BMLortz said: "If looking for something in a low light environment, try to use your peripheral vision. I read about it in an old WWII manual about aerial combat at night. It has something to do with how eyes work. It has helped me many times over the years. For finding stuff in a darkened room, or outside in a field at night, not aerial combat." meh679 replied: "Also a great trick if you're into astronomy and trying to find a faint star."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
*Runs straight into Nagano while trying to find Tokyo at night*
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Do dinosaurs have Night vision? Hold my beer, I'll be back in a second
PigSquatch 2 years ago
I shall only hold your beer if I can drink it. No drinky no holdy
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"Counterintuitive maybe, but it helped my anxiety immensely: in general, no one cares about you, what you’re doing, or gives you a second thought once you’re out of their sight. It really helped me to stop being self conscious all the time in public."
RedPanda 2 years ago
For me, this only helps in places where I most likely won't come back. But for places I frequent a lot, I get really self-conscious. It's likely because I have a somewhat good memory and annoyingly good observation skills. Since I can recognize basically everyone and see basically everything, I expect that other people do too. Life is so fun lol
Sinnsyk Jakte 2 years ago
Sorry, guys. I am thinking about you all all the time. I'm curious as all heck.
Ur Cupid Grookey 2 years ago
Why does anybody care that you bought the extra-large fries? Nobody is looking at you!
PigSquatch 2 years ago
I am just like Fry from Futurama, with eyes that are suspicious as I chew my large nuggets
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Danglebort said: "'Sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something.' Honestly, it's deflated the embarrassment of making mistakes when learning new things. It's OK to suck at something on your way to okayness." double0craven replied: "It’s okay to not be good at your hobby."
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
This! Learnt mechanical skills like that. From changing a sparkplug to now being able to rebuilt a full engine and fix every failure
#31
"My mother always said "Go back to basics" whenever I was struggling mentally. I disregarded it for years but now I live by it. I only utilise this way of living during desperate "survival" times, but it's amazing advice. Basically in other words; focus on what matters. If I was in a major depressive state (can barely function), it would mean don't feel guilty about simply surviving until you're back on your feet. Just do what you have to do and get through the day. During my manic states, it would mean focus on what matters and don't fly off the handles. It was practical advice whilst simultaneously empathizing with me. I always dismissed it because she kept saying it and I thought it was just a cop out but I've since realised it's some of the best advice for anyone that's struggling to maintain their sanity during chaotic (or seemingly chaotic) times. P.S Basics might include getting out of bed, having a shower, eating some lunch and drinking some water, maybe try to enjoy a coffee, if you're up to it maybe try and clean the kitchen and/or do a little bit of laundry. Even if you just get done the bare minimum and then crawl back into bed that's a job well done because you made it through the day."
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
*My* mom wouldn't have been totally confused by this discussion.
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Amy-Paradise said: "Don’t beat yourself up forever. Beat yourself up once then move on. Mr. Homer Simpson." I_Am_Ace_Balthazar replied: "My personal favorite - 'Well excuse me for having enormous flaws that I don't work on!'"
PigSquatch 2 years ago
Yeah we should all take advice from Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin that will turn out Jim fine dandy
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago (edited)
My father became a successful profesionnal by taking his advices from Dilbert ( edit : typo)
#33
"Be open. Be open about how you feel and say what you think. Some of your friends will become even closer friends. Some won't, but you will grow as a person. Also most people will be nicer to you. I've become happier since I started talking. Still I have my ups and downs but over all there is an upgoing line."
#34
Gurkeprinsen said: "Don't give excuses unless they ask for it. I.e if you are late for work, just say that you are late. Not why you are late." Drunk_Scottish_King replied: "Never volunteer more information than is needed to get through the situation. Sometimes you’ll just make things worse by Moving their focus to something they didn’t even know about. Ie: “sorry I’m late to the meeting, I was trying to help (coworker) finish up their presentation.” Boss: “what?? (Coworker) told me they submitted that last week!” Now you’re late AND got your coworker in a jam."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Related: Don’t give reasons when you tell someone “No.” Then they can’t pick apart your reasons.
Frank Miller 2 years ago
That may not be the soundest of advice. For example, when dealing with children, and you tell them no, you need to explain why so they understand as opposed to just thinking you're being mean. They need to understand why it's no so they can apply that understanding to slightly different scenarios. It's always better to understand something than to know it.
Load More Replies... Sonja 2 years ago (edited)
Only give reasons when it's part of the solution. Sorry I'm late. The new verification process is more complicated than anticipated. We should rework that. vs. Sorry I'm late, I overslept. First one can be valid and important to know. Second is just an excuse no one needs to know and an additional time waster after already being late. But I disagree with the second example. Always tell when you help someone, especially when it makes you late. Otherwise the other colleagues get all the praise and you'll be overlooked or seen as lazy. If they should have done that earlier and didn't tell anyone, that's on them. Don't let them use you to look good. If they're not admitting on being late, they'll not tell that you helped them either.
Monica Hosky 2 years ago
This… is really excellent advice, actually. I’m going to try to do this.
#35
ThaMuffMango said: "If you want to buy something, wait 24 hours and if you still want to buy it afterwards then buy it. This has really cut my impulse buying down and has made saving money extremely easy." CreativeZeros replied: "Personally I calculate the item based on hours needed to work and try to visualize if me working those hours for it is worth it."
Monica Hosky 2 years ago
I do something I call “window shopping” which is where I let myself have some time browsing around an online store and adding stuff to my cart, but then I close the tab before checking out. If it’s something I REALLY DO WANT, I can always come back to the internet and check out… but the vast majority of the time, just having /pretended/ to go shopping is satisfying and way cheaper.
#36
"'You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.' -Benjamin Mee, We Bought a Zoo"
PigSquatch 2 years ago
A hero is not a hero all the time. It is what you do in the twenty seconds that makes you a hero. After that you are a normal person again and usually think what you did anyone would do, but that is not necessarily true.
Ur Cupid Grookey 2 years ago
In that 20 seconds, I farted in class... That was brave of me, and I'm proud of myself!
#37
"Blinking twice when reading info from textbooks to sort of mimic photographic memory. Works for me for some reason."
#38
Typical-me- said: "From my 7 year old daughter… I still laugh about it today. If you’re ever in an awkward situation with someone or need to just go away- you could always pretend to choke on something. I don’t know where this came from but it’s funny AND it works. You just run away to get a glass of water." DroidChargers replied: "So just pretend like I'm choking then leave work and go home, got it."
#39
"'Anger and remorse are shadow companions, with remorse always a step behind.' I took control over my temper issues by reminding me of this one-liner. Hope this works for you, too!"
#40
"'Do it anyway.' Don't think you'll succeed? Do it anyway. Don't feel like going to the gym? Do it anyway. Don't want to stick to the diet? Do it anyway. Don't feel like getting out of bed/taking care of your basic needs? Do it anyway. Don't think you'll like it? Do it anyway. Scared of embarrassing yourself? Do it anyway. Think the attractive person will reject you if you ask them out? Do it anyway. Obviously don't apply this to things that put you in harm's way. But I've been lucky enough to live an interesting (in a good way) life based on this approach."
Ur Cupid Grookey 2 years ago
Do I wanna get out of bed in the middle of the night to get water but I'm warm and cozy? DO IT ANYWAYS!
PigSquatch 2 years ago
Funny thing is most people do not realize this true life. Don't feel like going to the office? Do it anyways but wait we want to whine we don't want to and work from home. Do it anyways because you need shelter, food, and other essentials.
#41
Marnett05 said: "'Make them tell you no.' It's great when you're not sure if you should apply for a job, go for a promotion or a raise, or do something you're afraid of. Don't be so worried about getting told no or failing, you'll surprise yourself." FrancistheBison replied: "Related: don't argue against yourself. Make sure you're advocating for yourself and don't help the opposite side. This can be relevant for such dumb scenarios as a company messed something up and maybe you could have done x, y or z to prevent it but ultimately it's still the company's responsibility to fix it. Don't go in and apologize for x, y, or z. Just ask them to fix it."
Shark Lady 2 years ago
My mum always said, if you don't ask you don't get and the worst they can say is no. However, the exception to this was when we went to the supermarket with her and she would say "if you ask, you won't get". Mass of contradictions my mother.
PigSquatch 2 years ago
Nah she just wasn't going to let you try to outsmart her is all. Soo many people are not as smart as their crotch fruit it makes me laugh
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#42
PB-JAM said: "It’s only embarrassing if you’re embarrassed. The older I get, the more I understand this one." corran450 replied: "'If you’re not willing to look stupid, nothing good is ever gonna happen to you' - Dr. Gregory House"
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
So when I feel embarrassed for no reason I'm actually making it embarrassing for real. Ok, noted
#43
NNakedLunchDate said: "Fail quickly, as in: If your plan may not succeed, better to find out next week than next year. Helped me quit a suffocating job and dig into my own business 10/10." eddiewachowski replied: "I've learned this after becoming a father. Not because I'm failing parenting but because I watch kids fail, fail, fail some more and then succeed. It's amazing how shamelessly and effortlessly they fail and keep going."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Thomas Edison made about 1,000 different light bulbs that did not work before he got one to function well.
#44
angiethedragon said: "This is one I came up with to explain my self esteem: 'You can't sad your ugly away.' I woke up one day after years of torment, a lot of which from myself, and realized that being upset about how I look won't make me any prettier, so I may as well just own my looks. I can fix what I can but being upset about it ain't gonna do shit, may as well love my 'fugly' self. Loving myself when I felt no one else would, and being happy and enjoying life despite it all, it really is the greatest revenge I could come up with." nap83 replied: "My therapist told me; 'Would you befriend someone that would talk to you the way you talk to yourself? Be your own friend first & things will be kinder.'"
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
The world today places outsized importance on appearance. Sincere kindness to others trumps good looks every time.
#45
"Wash your clothes with vinegar to remove smells: if you forget wet clothes in the washing machine for too long they'll smell like mildew. Washing them again doesn't really take the smell away, for as many times as you try. Wash them again with ~1 liter of white vinegar (no detergent, do NOT use balsamic vinegar or whatever), and somehow the end result won't smell to mildew nor vinegar, just like pure clean washed clothes. I expected the vinegar smell to remain but those clothes were a write-off on my book, so I tried anyway and they came out perfectly."
#46
"Drumming your fingers on the back of your head, just behind your ears, works surprisingly well for quieting tinnitus. It only works temporarily but still offers some relief."
Ace 2 years ago
Nope. I have permanent and noticeable ear ringing, this does nothing whatsoever to alleviate it. Seen it elsewhere including that you put a finger in the ears first and use the others to tap, but no, nothing at all comes from this.
Theoretical Empiricist 2 years ago (edited)
Have you had your hearing checked? I have high-frequency hearing loss and getting hearing aids as helped my tinnitus quite a bit. Apparently, the brain will manufacture sounds in ranges that it's not getting actual sound input. People have had their acoustic nerves cut because they'd rather be deaf than have tinnitus. They end up deaf, but with even worse tinnitus.
Load More Replies... Demosthenes 2 years ago
Good advice for people with bodies: every part of your body will break down and eventually fail. Get good at ignoring the broken bits and move forward with life. Your other option is sadness and misery, everyone gets the same choice.
#47
"You have to toe the line between working hard, and hardly workin’"
DP 2(DP,The Magical Unicorn) 2 years ago
Exactly. I should be workin on school rn.
Load More Replies... Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
Always work as little as possible while still getting the work done is the healthiest approach
#48
"Sniffing rubbing alcohol to quell nausea. I thought it was dumb but it actually works pretty well."
Cassidy Moore 2 years ago
When I was having contractions I kept getting nauseous and the nurse gave me a pack of alcohol wipes to open and smell and I thought she was crazy but it did work a bit, but I think the pain was just too much and I needed a barf bag anyway
#49
"Vicks VapoRub on the soles of your feet when you have a chest cold with coughing & congestion. A pulmonary nurse told me that when I was very sick. Turns out, it works!"
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Same with rubbing garlic slices on your bare feet. Your skin is the door to the rest of your body.
Kaniwani 2 years ago
I was told that spices of onions also work but never tried it. I think my parents did, though. They tried it with just the onion some and socks, and another time with Vick's + the slice of onion then socks.
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"When walking among other people, there's a trick to avoid the annoying little 'who's gonna pass on what side' dance, where both of you go left, then both go right and then you finally pass: Pick a direction and aim your face towards your intended direction, like look to the left or right of them, clearly turning your head in a single direction. This is a clear signal to people so there's no confusion as to which way you want to pass them. I haven't had that annoying dance since."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
Also, point yourself to the side that traffic drives on in your country. That is usually people’s default. (IE, choose to walk on the right side of the corridor when in US, left side when in England…)
#51
"For a perfect high five look at the elbow of the other person. 100% of the time it'll be a spot on high five."
#52
"I’ve been doing this for years, and don’t really tell many people, but it works great for me. When I’m trying to sleep, I create a movie scene in my head. I’ve been doing the same scene for years, and just focusing on the details. Some old school martial artist man walking down a path, rain, clothes and weapons constantly change. Approached by someone, or multiple men. Constantly changes. Fight ensues, and also, constantly changing. Could be with hands, not drawing sword, could instantly kill everyone, whatever. I find that focusing in on all the details and getting lost in this story puts me to sleep faster than I realize. It’s crazy to me, but I’ve never made it more than five minutes in. What I’ve detailed is all I’ve covered before I’m out cold."
OneHappyPuppy 2 years ago
Oh I used to do this, I have 3 entire books in my head from that period of time... Nowadays I'm just too tired from work so I fall asleep right away
Julie Snelling 2 years ago
I always play my favourite film in my head and never got past the beginning because I fall asleep.
#53
"Jake the dog said, 'to live life, you need problems. If you get everything you want the minute you want it, what's the point of living?'"
Demosthenes 2 years ago
This is the fundamental “reason” for this life experience. God hiding from itself in the guise of you.
#54
"I heard this in an interview once. Stay Humble so you don't have to be humbled."
#55
THGilmore said: "People don’t always remember what you say but how you make them feel." Guilhermedidi replied: "Here in Brazil once I read something like this: 'Your neighbors won't remember that you said 'good morning', but try to say 'f you' and they'll remember it for the rest of the day.'"
#56
Commenter said: "To improve your posture, pretend that you are shooting lasers out of your nipples and trying to shoot people in the head." UpDoor replied: "LMAO when I was trying to train myself to get better confidence and stop looking at the ground whenever I walk/talk etc., I would take walks and imagine that there are "headlights coming out of my tits" and I needed to shine the way."
Nichole Harris 2 years ago
No matter how good my posture, if that's where the lazors come from.....I may get your abs.....not heads
#57
limegreenbunny said: "Get someone to warm to you by asking them for a small favor - not asking to do something for them, but asking them to do something for you. I have no idea why this works, but it does." soline replied: "It makes them feel needed and important at least for you."
#58
"Is it a destiny you want or is it a destiny that was picked out for you? It helped me figure out who I wanted to be as a person, and who I didn't want to be. Thank you Uncle Iroh."
#59
"If you feel overwhelmed, take the Superman pose in front of a mirror. You bomb the torso, relax your shoulders, put your hands on your hips and spread your legs a little bit. And smile. Stay like that a little bit every morning and it should improve your confidence."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
And wear your underwear on top of your pants for the day, just like Superman.
#60
"Do Jazz hands in front of wasps and they'll fly away. You'll look like an Idiot, but its working Don't wave your hands like a maniac, I'm talking about calm Jazz hands. I learned that they'll focus on your fingertips and get confused, so they'll leave you alone. Don't kick a hive and try it, its working for a small amount of wasps. Also I'm from Europe, so I don't know for big murder wasps from other countries. And no its not working for mosquitos."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
I bet it makes the average human bystander walk away quickly as well.
#61
"While walking with a full glass or tray of water, try walking naturally and don't pay attention to the water. Your natural gait is even and level (assuming you don't have one leg shorter than the other or anything like that), while walking slow and trying to keep the water level will have the opposite effect."
Theoretical Empiricist 2 years ago
Yes, you tend to overcorrect if you're watching too closely.
#62
"Worried you'll forget about something tomorrow? Put your shoes on a table. Me:"Why are my...Oh!" Or Me: "Obviously I won't forget why I just put my shoes on the table cuz I keep thinking about it" (that's the point.)"
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
I used to be a fully functionnal alcoholic by putting all my things ( keys, phone, letter to send, bill to pay etc...) on my shoes before crashing in my bed. Really worked for that part. Now 16 years sober, everything seems easier
#63
"Never watch TV while you are assembling a baby bed. It’s my go to advice for parents to be."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
“Never eat something that is still on fire,” is my go to advice for parents to be.
MaryHadaLittleLamb 2 years ago
Also never play leapfrog with a unicorn. Or fry bacon topless.
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"If you're ever writing something and get stuck, find a way to incorporate the word "moist" into the piece. It's an inherently unpleasant and unusable word, but trying to get it in there will get your brain working and produce more writing."
#65
"'Sometimes people s*ck.' It really made me stop and think about how some people just suck and the only thing I can change is how I let it effect me. I became a much less angrier person, I hardly have road rage anymore, and just generally happier."
#66
"Feeling sleepy? Turn your head back and look at the ceiling/sky for 5 seconds."
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
This advice is where the worlds of sleepiness and nosebleeds collide.
#67
"I once fixed a laptop by following the YouTube advice that included sticking a penny above the CPU and pointing a hair dryer at it for 30m. Did not expect that to work out at all but the laptop was dead and old so gave it a go."
#68
"If you pretend to be more confident, over time you’ll just become more confident and you won’t have to pretend anymore. I was told this in high school and it stuck with me."
Frank Miller 2 years ago
Musician friend of mine once told me the first step in becoming big is acting big.
#69
"Opening bananas from the bottom is easier. Literally just squeeze the black tip and it just pops open for easy peeling. Monkeys do it cause they know wassup wit it."
#70
"Cry before making any important decisions."
Ur Cupid Grookey 2 years ago
Great, now I'm crying about what reply to make about this!
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