About twice a year I like to impulse buy a pack of Orange Tic Tacs and just pound that whole motherfucker in like 13 seconds. Anybody else getting in on that magic too?
One of the greatest cheat codes in life is to never get offended. Train yourself to have thick skin. Don't take things personally. Let others disagree with you. Being easily offended means you're easily manipulated. If you value peace of mind, avoid getting offended.
The most effective way to deal with stress is not food or alcohol, it's exercise. A hard workout burns cortisol, floods your brain with endorphins, and gives you a massive dopamine hit without the regret. Food numbs you. Alcohol sedates you. Exercise rebuilds you.
Believe me: Life gets a lot better when you stop treating every inconvenience like it's the end of the world. Flat tire. Delayed flight. Someone cancels on you. Most things aren't ruining your day unless you decide they are.