If you want to be happy then, be more cautious with ...... people who promise quick fixes, dumping load in to your joints without any engagement & discounted sushi.
Be less cautious with … love
If I’m sitting next to someone at a event whose politics I disagree with, rather than debate with them, I've learnt to explore why they hold their views. That way I usually learn something intriging, while they feel heard. And overall its a far more pleasant & instructive evening
Underrated life skill: Knowing when to stop. Stop arguing with people who don’t listen. Stop chasing people who run away. Stop forcing relationships that drain you. Stop grinding on things that don’t matter. Stop saying yes when you mean no. Stopping isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.
Underrated life hack: Being boring in the right ways. Go to bed early. Wake up early. Eat simple foods. Save money. Exercise. Read old books. Avoid drama. These aren’t flashy, but the ordinary will compound into a life that feels extraordinary. Boring is seriously underrated.
Ever ended the day feeling like you got nothing important done—just bounced between other people’s emergencies?
That’s what happens when you don’t plan your priorities… someone else fills the space with theirs.
Either you run your day, or someone else will.
“You managed to find employment, you go to work every day and you can feed yourself. That’s a fine achievement.’ Nobody’s ever summed up my life in this way before. Her answer makes me want to cry. It’s as if she sees me, just as I am.” - Michiko Aoyama