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Things you've stopped doing that make a difference to your life

135 replies

flyingdream · 03/02/2022 15:05

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OP posts:
coodawoodashooda · 03/02/2022 15:08

Being married.

FTEngineerM · 03/02/2022 15:09

Giving a shit

HumbugWhale · 03/02/2022 15:12

Folding pants.
Ironing.

mistermagpie · 03/02/2022 15:13

Washing my hair every day

Chickenwing2 · 03/02/2022 15:17

Putting in any effort at work....

480Widdio · 03/02/2022 15:22

Caring what other people think of me.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 03/02/2022 15:26

Coming off SM

Lemonweightloss · 03/02/2022 15:27

Caring about money / material possessions. So long as we have a roof over our heads, food on the table and everyone happy n healthy, I'm not bothered.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 03/02/2022 15:27

@480Widdio

Caring what other people think of me.
... this one is a Work in Progress for me
MermaidEyes · 03/02/2022 15:27

Giving time to selfish and narcissistic friends, therefore having more time for those who are genuinely good friends

Vampirethriller · 03/02/2022 15:29

Caring what people I don't know or like think of me
Comparing myself to others

Fallagain · 03/02/2022 15:30

Good thread.

Trying to find the perfect version of an item or event.

dipdye · 03/02/2022 15:31

Yeah, definitely putting in any effort at work. It just isn't rewarded. My new years resolution is to have more days off.

My priorities are different, now I prioritise the kids and myself

zafferana · 03/02/2022 15:32

Studying

HighlandCowbag · 03/02/2022 15:33

Being a fixer. Now if someone who has form for unburdening on me, but not actually doing anything about the issue they have, I don't try and resolve it for them. I nod and look upset/concerned/angry for them and that's it.

Also shaving my legs.

Aderyn21 · 03/02/2022 15:34

Trying to contact British fucking Gas to get them to do anything!
Life is easier if you just give up!

bluesugar · 03/02/2022 15:35

Ironing.
Always saying 'yes'.
Trying to please people who are impossible to please.
Wasting time on anything that doesn't make me happy.
Realizing that not everyone will like you, no matter how hard you try or how kind you are.

In short, stopped being a people pleaser. Didn't realize that until I wrote the above. So thank you, OP.

DiamondSnow · 03/02/2022 15:36

Watching things on the laptop in bed/ browsing on my phone in bed.

A month ago I laughed at the idea I could do it. But now I go to bed and go to sleep right away rather than browsing and then tossing and turning for hours.

emuloc · 03/02/2022 15:37

ironing

ButtockUp · 03/02/2022 15:37

Ironing. No more piles of clothes crumpling up in a basket that's always THERE to remind you.

NETSRIK · 03/02/2022 15:39

Being a mug
Getting rid of toxic friends
Social media
Giving less of a shit

Pyewhacket · 03/02/2022 15:42

Watching or listening to the news.

EffortsToBuild · 03/02/2022 15:42

Giving a fuck what the knob who is driving behind me thinks. My attitude now is 'either overtake or piss off'.

BonnyandPoppy · 03/02/2022 15:45

Ironing here too. DH can do his own if he wants and ironed shirt. Also giving a shit. Comes with the menopause!

NETSRIK · 03/02/2022 15:45

@EffortsToBuild

Giving a fuck what the knob who is driving behind me thinks. My attitude now is 'either overtake or piss off'.
Yes!!! I was thinking this last night.