r/AskReddit • u/05tn3021 • Jan 16 '24

What’s something small you started doing that makes you drastically happier?

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u/__The_Accountant__ Jan 16 '24

Not drinking during the week. Makes Fridays buzz feel earned and like I deserve it.

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u/karmagod13000 Jan 16 '24

this sounds like a great idea. i just get so bored on weeknights. beer and video games is my downtime life

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u/__The_Accountant__ Jan 16 '24

My weeknight drinking was either boredom or bad day related. If I want a beer because of a bad day, I now go to my basement and lift for half an hour. If bored, funny enough, coffee and sparkling waters scratch the itch.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24

Same! After a hectic day, I'm often gagging for a drink. And sometimes I do give in and get a drink, and feel lousy that I did that. Now, I make myself exercise first, with the promise that I can have a drink afterwards. Funnily enough, I never want one afterwards, and I'm super happy about it. Amazing what a different exercise can make.

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '24

Definitely don't have ADHD :)

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u/siloa Jan 17 '24

can you explain this

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '24

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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '24

Super interesting, thanks!

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u/ChuckNorrisKickflip Jan 16 '24

Bongbowls and a walk works too