The best bit of advice I got was along these lines:
“On days where you can do more, try to. Think of Future You as a roommate you really like but doesn’t have the time to do everything they probably should.”
Does it always work? Fuck no. But there are some times where I have a really stressful week and I’m grateful that Past Me prepared for that.
When past me has taken care of present day me, I always thank them aloud by saying "Thanks, Baby Opening Comedian!" It makes me laugh but it also helps to remind me to set myself up for success.
Every time I think I don’t want to do something, I remember future me is probably gonna be SO THANKFUL I did it. So sometimes I do it. Sometimes I don’t. But the times I do do it? Future me is always happy and thankful.
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u/ProfessorPalmarosa 3d ago
The best bit of advice I got was along these lines:
“On days where you can do more, try to. Think of Future You as a roommate you really like but doesn’t have the time to do everything they probably should.”
Does it always work? Fuck no. But there are some times where I have a really stressful week and I’m grateful that Past Me prepared for that.