21 “if, then” algorithms for self-care 👇
1. If you find yourself regretting past decisions, then stop.
You made the best choice at the time, with the knowledge you had. Be at peace with it.
1. If you find yourself regretting past decisions, then stop.
You made the best choice at the time, with the knowledge you had. Be at peace with it.
If you experience a beautiful life moment, then write it down.
Best tacos ever. Presentation you crushed. Bonfire with friends.
Save the memory and, one day, the memory might save you.
Best tacos ever. Presentation you crushed. Bonfire with friends.
Save the memory and, one day, the memory might save you.
If you’re comparing yourself to others, then stop.
Trust me: they have their own issues you’d never want.
Only compare yourself to your former self.
Trust me: they have their own issues you’d never want.
Only compare yourself to your former self.
If you feel stressed, then take a hot shower, long walk, or get a good night’s sleep.
This will solve 99% of your problems.
This will solve 99% of your problems.
If you find yourself complaining, then stop.
Complaining will not make you happier, only resentful.
Leave it, change it, or accept it.
Complaining will not make you happier, only resentful.
Leave it, change it, or accept it.
If you see leaves swaying in the breeze or ripples in the pool, then take a moment to be present.
The nature of reality is 100x more beautiful than any virtual reality.
The nature of reality is 100x more beautiful than any virtual reality.
If you're not in a peak mental state, then don't believe every thought or feeling you have.
It’s like grocery shopping on an empty stomach (bad idea).
It’s like grocery shopping on an empty stomach (bad idea).
If they steal your energy, then run away from them as fast as you can.
If they are prone to conflict, then ditto.
If they are prone to conflict, then ditto.
If you feel overwhelmed by mainstream media, then turn it off.
You’re allowed to NOT have your attention monetized.
You’re allowed to NOT have your attention monetized.
If you purchase one item, then donate, toss, or sell another.
Minimalism is a dual discipline:
Manage both inbound and outbound possessions to enjoy equilibrium.
Minimalism is a dual discipline:
Manage both inbound and outbound possessions to enjoy equilibrium.
If you are an introvert who recently socialized (attended events, traveled, or spoke in public), then build in buffer time to recharge.
Pro tip: Always take off work the following day you return from a vacation.
Pro tip: Always take off work the following day you return from a vacation.
If the book or movie sucks, then don’t finish it.
Your time and energy are more important.
Your time and energy are more important.
If your wife is happy, then don’t assume you will or should be happy too.
Prioritize your happiness as well.
This applies to any significant relationship (and any gender identity).
Prioritize your happiness as well.
This applies to any significant relationship (and any gender identity).
If you hear your morning alarm, then wait 20+ mins before checking email, investments, and social media.
Happiness is abundant by design, scarce by luck.
Happiness is abundant by design, scarce by luck.
If you’re bored, then lift weights or go for a walk.
Nobody has ever regretted doing either.
Nobody has ever regretted doing either.
If something is free, does not require mind-altering substances, and brings you joy, then do more of THAT.
If you find yourself talking bad about others, then stop.
Psychology says, the way you talk about others is the way you talk to yourself.
Psychology says, the way you talk about others is the way you talk to yourself.
If you're feeling rushed, then try going at 85%.
“Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast”
Carl Lewis, 9-Time Olympic Gold medalist, ran his fastest at 85%, anyway.
“Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast”
Carl Lewis, 9-Time Olympic Gold medalist, ran his fastest at 85%, anyway.
If you do something good, then celebrate with a fist pump, jig, or high-five.
Aim for at least 5 a day. Never stop playing.
Aim for at least 5 a day. Never stop playing.
If you feel like you're beating yourself up, then switch to a non-emotional discussion of improvement opportunities.
Forgot a birthday? Don't beat yourself up.
Create a recurring calendar series. Won’t happen again.
Forgot a birthday? Don't beat yourself up.
Create a recurring calendar series. Won’t happen again.
If you’re going after your dreams, then remember:
10% of people will take anything personally.
Expect haters. It's not personal, it's simple math.
(H/T Tim Ferriss)
10% of people will take anything personally.
Expect haters. It's not personal, it's simple math.
(H/T Tim Ferriss)
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