A list of ways to live happily 20 Real-Life Cheat Codes That I Wish I Knew Earlier 1. Being easy to work with is the most underrated career skill. 2. The secret to become more charismatic is learning to be a great listener. 3. Caring less about other people's opinions will free up a lot of your energy. 4. Practice "Positive Gossip": praise people even when they're not around. 5. Invest good money in the things you use every day (shoes, mattress, etc). 6. Surround yourself with people who have the habits you want to build. 7. Work expands to fill the time you give it—use artificial deadlines. 8. Saying "Thank you for your patience." is better than "I'm sorry I'm late." 9. Learn positive self-talk. The voice in your head is a permanent roommate. 10. How to build any new habit: Set the bar so low, it's impossible to fail. 11. Always aim to be 15 minutes early to allow for 'time snags'. 12. If you're procrastinating on something, work on it for just 5 minutes. 13. Start building a skincare routine early—it's the secret to looking 30 at 50. 14. Write down 1 story-worthy moment each day. Build your "story bank". 15. If your friend owns a business, don't ask for a discount. Pay full price. 16. Never buy things you can't afford to impress people you don't know. 17. If you sit a lot, get into a routine of stretching your hip flexors and chest. 18. If you want someone to get more angry, tell them to "calm down". 19. There's a YouTube tutorial for literally anything you want to learn. 20. "Think of each day as a set of four quarters: morning, midday, afternoon, evening. If you blow one quarter, get back on track for the next." - Gretchen Rubin Created by Colby Kultgen
I love this list assembled by Colby Kultgen. It covers so much from mental & physical health to interpersonal relationships. I would add:
1. Don’t give up on your goals, but don’t let them define you. We live in an ever changing world and our goals should reflect the reality around us.
