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wrybri t1_j6h8e1m wrote

How have I never thought of this.

"This family recipe for artisanal mac'n cheese has been passed down through generations. On cold winter nights there's nothing better than blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah, blabla. Boil macaronis put in cheese."

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IncredibleTeacherMan t1_j6h7e83 wrote

Every time I think "oh boy, wouldn't it be nice to not go to the gym and just lie on the couch" I think also about the strength I've gained and how many gym sessions each increment has taken.

It's working, why would I shoot myself in the foot?

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medical_aid_dog t1_j6h6lf0 wrote

For me: setting small, achievable goals. I used to be like, “I’m going to get in shape. I’m going to run 5k every day” - only to immediately quit because it was such a stretch from my sedentary life.

Right now I have a goal of doing ~20 mins of yoga every day for 30 days. Tomorrow is day 30! I actually did it!

If my goal is to build a habit, I now try to whittle down what is the smallest iteration of that habit I can possibly do. And then when I think I’ve got it, try to whittle it down again.

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Mapincanada t1_j6h6jn0 wrote

Don’t believe everything your mind tells you. If your mind says you don’t feel like doing something, immediately say “not today.” Then do the thing. Eventually the fear part of your brain which is responsible for preventing discomfort will stop speaking up when you feel uncomfortable.

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keepthetips t1_j6h6hw7 wrote

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keepthetips t1_j6h6eni wrote

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Bitter-Heat-8767 t1_j6h5mdl wrote

Instead of trying to change your body focus on loving yourself for you. It's not easy but to truly feel comfortable in your own skin is powerful and freeing. Everyone has things they don't like about their body too, so just own your shit and say this is me, bitches. Also, just be a great person. So much more important than looks and you have full control over it. Oh and lastly, all my kick ass friends are short.

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BlondeStalker t1_j6h4p52 wrote

Successful struggling.

Listen, observe, contribute.

Everybody makes mistakes, not everyone learns from them.

Leave it better than when you found it.

If you find yourself talking fast (nerves, anger, etc), focus on your breathing, use the rhythm of your natural breath to dictate the speed of your words.

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