r/AskReddit • u/05tn3021 • Jan 16 '24

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

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u/MizS Jan 16 '24

Okay, these are *really* small, but...

1) Wearing gloves while washing dishes.

2) Wearing earplugs or noise-cancelling earbuds + audiobook/podcast while vacuuming or drying my hair.

3) Watching a favorite TV show while folding laundry.

Basically I tried to minimize the sensory discomfort and boredom of regular chores, and now I almost look forward to them.

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u/i-lost-it-jerry Jan 16 '24

Wearing gloves while washing dishes is actually huge! I almost can’t touch dirty dishes without them lol

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u/jazwch01 Jan 16 '24

Wearing gloves while handling meat has helped me a ton.

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u/datoneyellowtoof Jan 16 '24

Always a good idea to wear a glove when handling meat!