Asklemmy

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.

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.

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.

Consuming less, thus creating less garbage

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Stretching un the morning.

Making automated rules to clear junk from email inboxes. As @yogthos said, adjusting notifications. Basically cleaning and organizing my digital life.

Use a Task app along with the Calendar app to counter being too busy or counter forgetfulness.

Changed my job to a 100% remote

I limited my use of social media to 30min per day (used a time limit app to enforce it), it helped me regulate my time, having more time in the day to do stuff and going to bed early and waking up earlier

Got a sleep study. I had moderate sleep apnea, bordering on severe. I'm still not exactly sure what's driving it, but a CPAP machine really improved my sleep.

I read communist books to "round my worldview out" now am 100% ML