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Tell me your life's top tip

504 replies

browniesandcakes · 20/06/2022 23:28

I'll go first....

If you are feeling low, do something for someone else. Not because you have too, but because you can. I promise you will walk away feeling more inspired than you did before! Just be kind in life, it's so rewarding.

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Hunderland · 20/06/2022 23:33

Life is too short for regrets.

Workinghardeveryday · 20/06/2022 23:35

I do the same.

would be nice if sometimes it is reciprocated!

don’t judge a book by its cover, always make your mind by your own judgment

Immaterialatthispoint · 20/06/2022 23:36

Drink from the best glasses. Use the fine china, carry the expensive handbag- any day and every day.

Billlius · 20/06/2022 23:37

Use toilet roll to clean your toilet then throw away the dirty paper. Voila, no manky cloth ever again.

Talipesmum · 20/06/2022 23:39

Always cook all the sausages.

And if you are part time, or have to leave to pick up your children at the end of the day rather than staying late - don’t apologise for it. If you apologise, people think you have something to apologise for. Be busy and important.

LegArmpits · 20/06/2022 23:41

Don't be a dick. Don't take any dickery.

browniesandcakes · 20/06/2022 23:41

Immaterialatthispoint · 20/06/2022 23:36

Drink from the best glasses. Use the fine china, carry the expensive handbag- any day and every day.

I like this, SPOIL YOURSELF, life's too short to wait for the perfect day to feel good

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browniesandcakes · 20/06/2022 23:42

I love all of the suggestion, very positive

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HorribleHerstory · 20/06/2022 23:49

Always always listen to your gut. If it feels wrong it is. If your brain is shrieking at you not to do something don’t do it. Get out of there, as fast as you can. If there is someone giving you the creeps you don’t owe them anything including politeness. If you end up being wrong then so be it but a decent person would not mind you keeping yourself safe as an absolute priority and will understand. But you can’t be wrong about this stuff. Act immediately.

Caminante · 20/06/2022 23:51

However bad you're feeling, don't ever take it out on someone else.

ClaryFairchild · 20/06/2022 23:53

Life is too short for shit friends.

Muppetryofthepenis · 20/06/2022 23:56

Buy the red lipstick
Drink the cava
Be inappropriate

stayathomer · 20/06/2022 23:56

Same as Horribleherstory , go with your gut. If you get a feeling go with it, no matter how worried you are you might for example look stupid.

JustMaggie · 21/06/2022 00:02

Don't make any big decisions when you're hungry, angry, lonely or tired (HALT).

Basilbrushgotfat · 21/06/2022 00:27

JustMaggie · 21/06/2022 00:02

Don't make any big decisions when you're hungry, angry, lonely or tired (HALT).

Don't go shopping when you're hungry, angry, lonely or tired either!

Jackanackanory · 21/06/2022 00:28

Keep a bit in reserve, whether it be savings, food or yourself.

I also agree with you @ClaryFairchild

dropthevipers · 21/06/2022 00:31

dont make a big decision before sleeping on it. When you wake up, the first thing in your head is it.

dropthevipers · 21/06/2022 00:33

As per Billy Conolly, never eat food from a bucket.

ThanksMateThanksMate · 21/06/2022 00:35

A personal favourite ...

Terry Waite would have given his right arm to go a walk in the wind and rain.

My kids are like "Terry Waite, Mum???"

maddy68 · 21/06/2022 00:37

Try to be the person your dog thinks you are

LesGiselle · 21/06/2022 00:46

When you have more than you need, build a bigger table instead of a higher wall.

Forgothowmuchlhatehomeschoolin · 21/06/2022 00:54

You don't have to be kind to everyone but don't be unkind either is what l tell my daughter.

QuidditchThroughtheAges · 21/06/2022 00:56

If you feel overwhelmed with stress. Write down all the things that are worrying you and cross off all the ones that you have no control over. Work on the ones you can control, forget the ones you cant

godmum56 · 21/06/2022 00:59

Give no fucks; take no shit.

hells456 · 21/06/2022 01:23

Don't live your life worrying about what strangers may think of you.