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mrgreyeyes t1_j2cwbyz wrote

But I just bought a new couch.

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ambambambamb OP t1_j2cyztc wrote

Haha just don’t wait for it

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Bazzatron t1_j2djp95 wrote

Drive to the warehouse, refuse to leave until you have the new couch in hand.

Don't let them tell you it's 6-8weeks.

They have your couch, and they're trying to stop you becoming your ideal you. 😤

/J

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Kilikiss t1_j2de6xz wrote

God this has to be one of the worst subs on Reddit.

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kwasnydiesel t1_j2ebk0r wrote

"just stop being poor!"

"stop being and and just be happy all the time"

how does this not motivate you?!

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fwpete93 t1_j2d15x4 wrote

Smile more? What are you, an old guy talking to a girl on the bus? Lol

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purple_house t1_j2di35e wrote

Yeah - the smile more thing is cringe.

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Cerebral_Reprogram t1_j2dn0yx wrote

Many studies have been done on this. The simplest example is showing a comedy to two groups of people: one group has to hold a pencil between their teeth while they watch and the other doesn't. The group that is forcing a smile-like gesture on themselves because of the pencil will laugh more than the control group.

So yes, the "you should smile more" trope is cringe, but that is obviously not the message in this context. The point is that behavior influences our attitude, not just the other way around. We have more control over our behavior than we do our attitude, so utilize it to your benefit.

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DieStrassenkinder t1_j2dyg3v wrote

That sounds like a really flawed study. How would the exclude other factors influencing the study group, like the absurdity of being told to hold a pencil in your mouth?

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drweenis t1_j2euitv wrote

By creating an equally absurd frown condition, holding the pencils in your teeth = grin, holding in lips = frown

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ZL0J t1_j2dezz2 wrote

"be excited" lmao Tell this to someone who isn't. Its not like eating or scratching your butt - you can't get excited at will. It takes time and patience and luck

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movingaxis t1_j2e2p26 wrote

You can get excited at will, by using your imagination which everyone has the capability to do. This post is about changing mindset which would lead to feeling excitement more easily. May be tough at first but it's definitely possible at will.

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BelieveInDestiny t1_j2dq4aj wrote

yeah, the rest is good advice because it's things that you can more easily do on command. For example, smiling while you're not happy feels weird, but it's doable, and it actually does help.

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VariableVeritas t1_j2dqjxt wrote

Little late for all that I only got a few hours left!

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MrBoo843 t1_j2drd7w wrote

Or don't.

Don't blindly listen to a vaguely inspirational image on the internet.

Do whatever works for you.

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RecLuse415 t1_j2e7cc1 wrote

Yeah the whole going to bed and waking early doesn’t mean shit to some people successful people

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GeneralGom t1_j2dvy8b wrote

So ten days ago I said fuck it and bought a gym membership. Best decision I’ve made this year even though it was at the very last minute.

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russinkungen t1_j2f3iwk wrote

I did that last year..used it twice. Great value :D

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Dr_Edge_ATX t1_j2ejteg wrote

I'm fine with most of this except I hate that night owls are considered lazy LOL

I stay up late and sleep in and get a ton accomplished. I just work better at night.

But good luck to all sleeper types in the new year!!!!

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CubLeo t1_j2eb2au wrote

A few years ago I was all "bring it on" to the new year. Now I want to just hide in a quiet place and hope it doesn't notice me.

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Make_it_To_Me t1_j2d6osh wrote

All out for 2023!!!! Happy New Year guys!

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alanbastard t1_j2dqdju wrote

Has this person ever heard of reality?

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coffeedemon49 t1_j2d0kpi wrote

…Get involved in labour action and mass strikes. “Having a good attitude” is and the the implication that working harder will get you somewhere is complete bullshit.

We need to change the messaging on these ”motivational” trite phrases. It’s not the 90s.

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rjfm1993 t1_j2d69zr wrote

The post doesn’t say anything about having a good attitude. These are all objectively positive things and the fact you’ve managed to find a negative slant says a lot more about your mindset than anything else.

Nonetheless I hope 2023 is your year

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ProactivelyLazy101 t1_j2ddcqs wrote

Even if it did say have a good attitude, this gentleman has made a massive leap that this means work harder to get somewhere. You are right, what a negative mindset…

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coffeedemon49 t1_j2ekp2m wrote

I knew someone would say that. 😊

I’m actually doing better than I’ve been in all my 48 years.

There is an implication that one can “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” in these posts. That can be valuable but there are also increasing systemic forces that prevent people from just “having a good day” and turning things around with their attitude.

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Mint_JewLips t1_j2eqprb wrote

The fundamental problem with this kind of message is that it’s wholly unrealistic to do all of these things. However, it’s packaged as if that is the point.

With historic inflation, homelessness, and corruption going on, blind positivity is exactly what led us here. This highly structured list is a stark reminder of “grin and bear it” philosophy.

It’s a product of Capitalism. Make people into more efficient workers by telling them structure and “just do it” are virtuous.

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PolarizingFigure t1_j2falky wrote

Also what’s wrong with going to bed late?

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Mint_JewLips t1_j2fkll5 wrote

There were some vague studies that came out years ago that claimed going to bed super early and waking up super early led to better health. What it really does is maximizes the time you have to work, or grind as the manosphere touts it. While leaving less time for leisure activities and spending time with your family.

An 8-4 sleep schedule means the only thing you have time to do is, workout, so you’re a better worker and then go to work. Then most 4am ppl brag about working 12 hours a day and boom. One extra cog in the machine.

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pornodio t1_j2djsp2 wrote

I think a better advice would be get wasted with friends more and have more fun

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Own-Piccolo-6966 t1_j2dmu0x wrote

“Unfollow negative people on social media” - 🤣🤣 what is it a 14y.o. Advice here?

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Jassida t1_j2dtx72 wrote

Unfollow negative people on social media? I guess they can’t suggest staying off social media can they?

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SomeonesRealAccount t1_j2f85am wrote

I mean, I just unsubed to a loooot of youtubers I didn't quite enjoy but still followed and it made me rediscover all the small youtubers I saw once and subed to because they are doing really nice touching content so it's not as bad of an advice. I get what you meant tho.

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_ZELPUZ_ t1_j2dnr1v wrote

“smile more” LOL

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I-am-andy t1_j2el98c wrote

Unfollowed you. You are too demanding. ;)

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Oren-Fang t1_j2elpuw wrote

I’m going to try to be brave that’s all I can promise

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Smuggy34 t1_j2ewvb9 wrote

This is right up there with the live, laugh, love! Fuck 2022 and fuck 2023!

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cemeterykitten t1_j2eyl02 wrote

A lot of this I do agree with (take action,make a change).

But…”smile more”? “Go out”?”go to bed and wake up early”?

I’m already dealing with PTSD, depression and autism,I’m already making changes that I feel that I’m ready for, but going out,smiling and waking up early sound like you are putting too much on your plate.

To each their own.

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CaptainAksh_G t1_j2dr7df wrote

Yes! You're right!! I should just do that......

Oh wait, this year is about to end

/jk

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SuccessfulLoser- t1_j2dvbwd wrote

I start every year thinking it will be my year. And then life happens!

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thrust-johnson t1_j2dwq4p wrote

Over Xmas break I have been awake in bed for 4 hours before actually getting up

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[deleted] t1_j2ejii0 wrote

But do I HAVE to wake up early

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NickGer1232 t1_j2ejy1t wrote

Yes! I needed this! 2023 is gonna be the year I finally lose 300 lbs. I got this!

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Trebek007 t1_j2ftkki wrote

No, I don’t think I will.

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RahidadihaR t1_j2dtxf9 wrote

It was going better till “do not gossip”

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Syllabub_Middle t1_j2e5zfe wrote

agree on everything except the gossip one, I don’t think it’s more bad than it is fun

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Mgg4Ugg5309 t1_j2evuf3 wrote

I 99% agree with you but the other winning 1% says nah I'm not going to do any of that.

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redhat77 t1_j2evyuj wrote

Did all that last year and my life is still absolute shit.

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Lonely-God t1_j2ewxih wrote

Also like im disabled bruh getting up early could literally kill me, im not into it

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Emotional_Penalty t1_j2f03l7 wrote

Show more gratitude? Lmao for what, and more importantly, to whom?

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DrRob t1_j2f28px wrote

Ah man, looks like 2023's not gonna be my year.

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Sherlocksister t1_j2fhmaq wrote

Oh boy, the no gossip bit is going to hit me hard. But I agree with the sentiment!

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somerss t1_j2fhojf wrote

T Pain posted this on IG I think he wrote it haha

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Pudding_Hero t1_j2focmv wrote

I wouldn’t describe any of these as brave

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itshexx t1_j2frrtu wrote

Bit hard when people can’t afford to live

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Warmpickle t1_j2frvgy wrote

Don’t tell me to fucking smile

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cookigal t1_j2fwe3y wrote

🏅🏅🎉🎉☺️☺️l👏🏻 👏🏻
YES!!

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Lilimaej t1_j2d1xs7 wrote

I like it! ❤️

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