A purchase, an app, a decision, anything

  • Redpandalovely @midwest.social
    23·
    3 years ago

    I recently made the conscious decision to accept people as they are, not to be disappointed when they don’t do or say what I hope for. I focus on their positive qualities and strengths.

  • DebianGuy@lemmy.ml
    22·
    3 years ago

    This is my first post. Hello!

    I started keeping alarms for common things like brushing, eating lunch and dinner, work-time-ends, etc. It has helped me do things more consistently.

  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml
    22·
    3 years ago

    I started keeping my phone in DND mode and only allow notifications from chat apps I use with people I know personally. I find that I’ve stopped checking my phone all the time and it’s been a huge quality of life improvement for me.

    • DebianGuy@lemmy.ml
      7·
      3 years ago

      I’ve been thinking to do this but it is distant and difficult. Hope I can get to it sooner.

    • gladiatorchocolate@lemmy.ml
      2·
      3 years ago

      I’ve been wanting to too, if you don’t mind me asking which distro did you install and did you have any problems with it ?

      • جيا ميڠ@lemmy.ml
        4·
        3 years ago

        Linux Mint. didnt go as smoothly as usual cuz i tried installing Arch linux first, which failed and kinda messed up my system, so I gave that up and went for mint. Just follow the instructions & all should be good.

      • Adda@lemmy.ml
        5·
        3 years ago

        It sure helps me when I feel like having a shower in the morning. All it takes is to force yourself to get out of bed and walk the short distance to the bathroom. Then, in about 2 minutes after you wake up, you are completely awake, full of energy and (at least in my case) happy and ready for the day. No more morning grogginess, fatigue or grumpiness that it is morning again. I would encourage you to try it. It might not work for you, but if it does, it changes mornings completely.

  • Amicese@lemmy.ml
    181·
    3 years ago

    Setting up RSS to automatically notify me of new posts on my moderated communities.

    • erock@lemmy.ml
      6·
      3 years ago

      Do you just open an rss reader every morning to read the updates or do you have some other way to get notified?

      • Amicese@lemmy.ml
        7·
        3 years ago

        I have my RSS reader (emacs newsticker) opened by StumpWM everytime I boot. It works for now; but I think I eventually will just go and configure my .stumpwmrc to “fix” that.

  • ezmack@lemmy.ml
    17·
    3 years ago

    Packing a lunch. It gets so expensive not too especially if you’re at a place where everyone does it. I’d rather grab a couple granola bars and a soda on the way out the door then buy lunch at this point even if I’m famished when I get home

  • MerchantsOfMisery@lemmy.ml
    171·
    3 years ago

    Putting items back in a spot dedicated for them. I do this for damn near every item I own (I have an Excel inventory of most of the things I own and where they are stored).

    I can’t remember the last time I actually lost something for good. Of course, not going out nearly as much over the last 2 years because of COVID played a role in that but it’s so nice to generally not have to worry about losing things. Plus it helps keep the place tidy.

    • comfy@lemmy.ml
      3·
      3 years ago

      (I have an Excel inventory of most of the things I own and where they are stored).

      I have been personally wondering if this is a good idea/worth it. Since I’m moving to a new place in… ~oh wow it’s about two weeks now~, it will be possible to get this started without excluding anything that’s rarely used.

      Any advice, or is it pretty straight-forward?

      • MerchantsOfMisery@lemmy.ml
        2·
        3 years ago

        I think it’s worth it for some items, and not worth it for others. It’s one of those things where one really has to develop a system tailored for their own usage of items.

        For me personally, I try to make sure any of my electronics/tech stuff that I don’t use frequently is stored in a box with a corresponding Excel sheet. This includes an inventory of cables and power chargers too, with things like quantity, brand, cable length, etc.

        For other items that I use more frequently, I don’t add them to the Excel sheet because constantly having to check out/check in items would be a huge pain in the ass.

  • MedicareForSome@lemmy.ml
    151·
    3 years ago

    A nice cordless vacuum was a game-changer for me. The ability to just grab it and vacuum is great. I always feel like plugging it in makes it an annoying logistics project so I end up blowing it off, especially for places without a convenient plug.

    Vacuum wars on YouTube is great for unbiased reviews. I got the Tineco A-10D for $100 and it’s really solid. Not a replacement for a plug-in vacuum though. The $250+ Range is more suited to be your one and only vacuum.

    • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.mlOP
      7·
      3 years ago

      cordless vacuum was a game-changer for me […] always feel like plugging it in makes it an annoying logistics project so I end up blowing it off

      SO MUCH THIS!

      The easier it is to start doing a chore or task, the much better it is to do. As another example, my current apartment’s washroom is designed to get completely wet - My toilet basically gets cleaned every shower because of how easy it is to spray it down!

  • isleofmist@lemmy.ml
    12·
    3 years ago

    Stopped drinking coffee. You would not believe how much positive impact it had on my life.

  • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.mlOP
    11·
    3 years ago

    For me, it was buying a Robot Vacuum.

    I always noticed I slept better in a clean environment. I bought an air purifier and it made a small difference, but when I bought a robot vacuum my life changed. Finally, my floors were clean every day and there was no dust build up.

    I did extensive research on them, if you opt for it I recommend anything by Roborock. When you consider the price of a good normal vacuum, you quickly see how good of a deal robot cleaners are

    • Arthur Besse@lemmy.ml
      5·
      3 years ago

      do they make one that doesn’t have any internet connectivity “features”?

      their models i just looked at all mention “app control” which sounds like an indicator that you might be denied some important functionality you don’t login with facebook or something like that.

      • Slatlun@lemmy.ml
        3·
        3 years ago

        I did some quick research because I wouldn’t consider buying one that needed wifi access or app control to work. It looks like some can work w/o ever being connected. The functions are limited like not being able to just clean a single room. Probably down to use case if you need the app functions or not.

        Edit: If anyone has real experience it would be great to hear.

    • poVoq@lemmy.ml
      3·
      3 years ago

      Except that you will still need a normal vacuum in addition. But yeah these robots look useful, but the price for good ones is really off-putting.

      • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.mlOP
        2·
        3 years ago

        Unless you have stairs you don’t really need a normal one. You can also just handle stairs with a broom and let your little floor buddy clean it up :)

        • Cysioland@lemmygrad.ml
          2·
          3 years ago

          Well, not just stairs but also other weird crevices nooks and crannies. Also a normal vac will have mighty more suction. But yeah, I seldomly break out the big guy.

  • art@lemmy.ml
    10·
    3 years ago

    Direct deposit my rent money into a rent only bank account with autopay. I never think about it, rent is just paid.