What improved your life so much that you wish you did it sooner?

[NickVGreen]

Recognizing my social anxiety.

Just being in the same room as another person triggers my awareness of them and my need to acknowledge them in my actions and behavior, with an aim to be pleasing and to leave the person better off.

Normal social interaction is tiring. Probably due to my anxiety and go-getter'ishness, I am often either highly engaged or completely on the sidelines, either of which is even more tiring than a simple one-on-one interaction.

After recognizing my anxiety as such, I am more conscious and deliberate about taking significant breaks from social interaction to preempt fatigue (and prevent the situational depression I've experienced whenever my fatigue has crossed a breaking point, as it is followed by a period of suicidal ideation). It is nice to be able to deal with the cause of my depression experience rather than just the symptoms.

 

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[whitworldwide]

Recognizing my social anxiety.

Just being in the same room as another person triggers my awareness of them and my need to acknowledge them in my actions and behavior, with an aim to be pleasing and to leave the person better off.

Normal social interaction is tiring. Probably due to my anxiety and go-getter'ishness, I am often either highly engaged or completely on the sidelines, either of which is even more tiring than a simple one-on-one interaction.

After recognizing my anxiety as such, I am more conscious and deliberate about taking significant breaks from social interaction to preempt fatigue (and prevent the situational depression I've experienced whenever my fatigue has crossed a breaking point, as it is followed by a period of suicidal ideation). It is nice to be able to deal with the cause of my depression experience rather than just the symptoms.

Good that you worked out what was causing your anxiety.

How did you work it out though? Did you see a specialist, read books, work it out yourself?

 

[whitworldwide]

1. Daily meditation. I've been doing this consistently for the past year and it helped me tremendously.

I like all 3 points you made.

Curious on number 1 though: What style of meditation do you use? Is it for calming purposes, improving focus, both or something else?

The subject has been brought up a couple of times in this thread, but I find it fascinating and believe in it's power. I want to get the most out of meditation as I can, so just thought I'd ask.

 

[NickVGreen]

Good that you worked out what was causing your anxiety.

How did you work it out though? Did you see a specialist, read books, work it out yourself?

Thanks!

Mostly working it out myself.

I've known that there was something "weird" about me since I was young. I had the most or second-most absences in elementary school and middle school (my high school had a limited absence policy, so I adjusted, but was even more exhausted). When I got aware of my depressive thoughts as something added on to my thinking rather than core thinking (in high school, when they became more frequent), I tried using that self-awareness as a way to keep it in check.

Still, parts of my family is known for having depression, so I figured that this was just the way things were for me and that I would have to live with it.

It became worse once I started working in IT service though. The constant work socializing combined with trying to have a "normal" social life increased my exhaustion, my depression and my periods of suicidal ideation (to the point where it became "that time of the season" and later "that time of the month"). When I switched to working archives, the socializing and exhaustion continued.

However, when C0VlD-19 hit and we all moved to home office work, it became clear to me (after about three months) that my depression had dramatically decreased. It was still there, but with the reduction it became clearer as an aberration rather than being a core part of me. At the time though, I thought it might be a sign that I had some degree of Asperger's, as I have some friends who are Aspies, and I didn't think of myself as being anxious. I associated anxiousness with cold sweats and panic attacks, not general stress and tension.

After debating with myself and reading on Asperger's though, I figured that it wasn't correct either. My problem is not in being able to see and read social cues, but in over-reading them and interpreting them as if each one is defining and important (while also hedging in order to preempt a faux pas; the joking request might not be a joke...maybe I should just follow up on it just in case). Once I recognized anxiety as something less that full-blown panic attacks and huddling under a blanket, it became easier to recognize myself as being socially anxious. It also became easier to then make sure I take the (significant) breaks I currently need.

I might work on dealing with it later, to try to shape some instincts to reduce the stress (a kind of mental judo). Recognizing it as a part of me rather than my core person means that I can work on it without fundamentally altering my core self.

 

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[Ceesjan]

I like all 3 points you made.

Curious on number 1 though: What style of meditation do you use? Is it for calming purposes, improving focus, both or something else?

The subject has been brought up a couple of times in this thread, but I find it fascinating and believe in it's power. I want to get the most out of meditation as I can, so just thought I'd ask.

Thanks for your comment, great question! The style of meditation I do is non-guided, I kind of developed a meditation that works for me over time. It's like brushing my teeth now, it became a habit. I started it mostly to get more calm and relaxed and deal with stressors, but it helps me a lot with healing too.

I'm using an app called InsightTimer, and I have some favorite tracks I'm listening to without a voice. If you like to do guided meditation, then do that, whatever works best for you

At the start, I'm focusing on getting aware of my surroundings, then concentrating on my breath. I'd like to end the meditation by thinking about some things I'm grateful for in my life. On average, I meditate for 30 minutes per day.

Hope this helps, I can dive into more details if you'd like to, feel free to send me a DM, would love to answer any questions you might have.

 

[Private Witt]

Two quotes from my pops that I consistently return to:

1. Tell me what you fear and I'll tell you why you're wrong.
2. Why wait till tomorrow when you can do it today.

I wish my pops would of dished out this wisdom on number 2 as I've been a procrastinator most of my life and can say I've had some horrifying cause and effect issues in 2022 due to waiting till tomorrow.

 

[Athena's Escape]

Thanks!

Mostly working it out myself.

I've known that there was something "weird" about me since I was young. I had the most or second-most absences in elementary school and middle school (my high school had a limited absence policy, so I adjusted, but was even more exhausted). When I got aware of my depressive thoughts as something added on to my thinking rather than core thinking (in high school, when they became more frequent), I tried using that self-awareness as a way to keep it in check.

Still, parts of my family is known for having depression, so I figured that this was just the way things were for me and that I would have to live with it.

It became worse once I started working in IT service though. The constant work socializing combined with trying to have a "normal" social life increased my exhaustion, my depression and my periods of suicidal ideation (to the point where it became "that time of the season" and later "that time of the month"). When I switched to working archives, the socializing and exhaustion continued.

However, when C0VlD-19 hit and we all moved to home office work, it became clear to me (after about three months) that my depression had dramatically decreased. It was still there, but with the reduction it became clearer as an aberration rather than being a core part of me. At the time though, I thought it might be a sign that I had some degree of Asperger's, as I have some friends who are Aspies, and I didn't think of myself as being anxious. I associated anxiousness with cold sweats and panic attacks, not general stress and tension.

After debating with myself and reading on Asperger's though, I figured that it wasn't correct either. My problem is not in being able to see and read social cues, but in over-reading them and interpreting them as if each one is defining and important (while also hedging in order to preempt a faux pas; the joking request might not be a joke...maybe I should just follow up on it just in case). Once I recognized anxiety as something less that full-blown panic attacks and huddling under a blanket, it became easier to recognize myself as being socially anxious. It also became easier to then make sure I take the (significant) breaks I currently need.

I might work on dealing with it later, to try to shape some instincts to reduce the stress (a kind of mental judo). Recognizing it as a part of me rather than my core person means that I can work on it without fundamentally altering my core self.

Thanks for sharing this. I know the struggle of social anxiety.

You might also want to look into the possibility that you're an HSP (highly sensitive person). Dr. Elaine Aron's website and online test (and also Amazon documentary) are great sources to quickly figure out if this fits you.

Sometimes people think they have social anxiety when really they're just more sensitive to environmental stimuli and overwhelmed by being in very stimulating environments for too long. I discovered this about myself and it's been really transformative!

 

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[Athena's Escape]

What improved your life so much that you wish you did it sooner?

Saw this question on Reddit and thought it was a pretty thought-provoking question that may lead to some interesting answers.

It can be whatever in any aspect of your life, both big and small things.

1) Hot yoga
I used to think yoga wasn't "real exercise" but I wish I'd discovered hot yoga many years before I did. I've done it for 4 years now and highly recommend it! Flexibility, balance, strength, purging stress, better sleep, and a mental reset for your day. What more could you ask for?! I've seen all ages in my regular studio... teenagers all the way to 80-somethings.

2) Weightlifting
Women are sometimes afraid of weightlifting because it seems intimidating, we don't want to look bulky, and we're often the only woman (or one of very few women) in that part of the gym. But it does wonders for your body and energy, for everyone! Not to mention, it protects against bone loss and breakage later in life. An ex introduced me to it years ago and I'm so grateful.

3) Prioritizing sleep
Our culture seems to love productivity and bio hacks so for those of us who need more sleep than most it can feel shameful. But once I accepted what my body thrives on, and actually gave it that, the benefits quickly followed. I need my sleep or everything else falls apart!

 

[Marcos Morales]

Getting tested/treated for sleep apnea due to a deviated septum from taking a hard knee to the nose in jiu jitsu, currently on a CPAP which helps tremendously. Before being treated I was so tired I was closing my eyes while driving, cranky as hell, and had 0 attention span. Have a septoplasty (deviated septum surgery) scheduled for later this year and couldn't be happier to get this fixed.

I'm happy for you to feel a tremendous difference.
I also have a deviated septum and post nasal drip due to allergies, so I'll try CPAP while I save for the septoplasty.

That being said, are you paying full, or is there health insurance in the US that covers it?

 

[JustMorpheus]

What improved your life so much that you wish you did it sooner?

Saw this question on Reddit and thought it was a pretty thought-provoking question that may lead to some interesting answers.

It can be whatever in any aspect of your life, both big and small things.

SLEEP/DIET - It is absolutely unreal how much trama and abuse I put body and brain through. From regularly pulling all-nighters to going on a only KitKat diet for a week one time. Getting these simple things right makes a HUGE difference.

Meditation - This, next to sleep was a GAME CHANGER. It’s allowing me to overcome some of the most deeply formed bad habits of my childhood. I’d likely still be in the same mess I was in before or worse if I hadn’t committed to making this a habit.

 

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[JustMorpheus]

1) Hot yoga
I used to think yoga wasn't "real exercise" but I wish I'd discovered hot yoga many years before I did. I've done it for 4 years now and highly recommend it! Flexibility, balance, strength, purging stress, better sleep, and a mental reset for your day. What more could you ask for?! I've seen all ages in my regular studio... teenagers all the way to 80-somethings.

2) Weightlifting
Women are sometimes afraid of weightlifting because it seems intimidating, we don't want to look bulky, and we're often the only woman (or one of very few women) in that part of the gym. But it does wonders for your body and energy, for everyone! Not to mention, it protects against bone loss and breakage later in life. An ex introduced me to it years ago and I'm so grateful.

3) Prioritizing sleep
Our culture seems to love productivity and bio hacks so for those of us who need more sleep than most it can feel shameful. But once I accepted what my body thrives on, and actually gave it that, the benefits quickly followed. I need my sleep or everything else falls apart!

1) Hot yoga
I used to think yoga wasn't "real exercise" but I wish I'd discovered hot yoga many years before I did. I've done it for 4 years now and highly recommend it! Flexibility, balance, strength, purging stress, better sleep, and a mental reset for your day. What more could you ask for?! I've seen all ages in my regular studio... teenagers all the way to 80-somethings.

2) Weightlifting
Women are sometimes afraid of weightlifting because it seems intimidating, we don't want to look bulky, and we're often the only woman (or one of very few women) in that part of the gym. But it does wonders for your body and energy, for everyone! Not to mention, it protects against bone loss and breakage later in life. An ex introduced me to it years ago and I'm so grateful.

3) Prioritizing sleep
Our culture seems to love productivity and bio hacks so for those of us who need more sleep than most it can feel shameful. But once I accepted what my body thrives on, and actually gave it that, the benefits quickly followed. I need my sleep or everything else falls apart!

~80% of Americans are deficient in Magnesium. Not having enough can cause poor sleep quality. You should look into supplementing if you wanna boost you sleep a bit.

 

[Athena's Escape]

~80% of Americans are deficient in Magnesium. Not having enough can cause poor sleep quality. You should look into supplementing if you wanna boost you sleep a bit.

Thanks for the tip!

As far as I know, my sleep quality is fine (I meditate most nights before bed... the only things that mess it up are stress and alcohol). But if the stat is that high, I'm probably in that 80%. I'll have to look into that!

 

[fridge]

I'm happy for you to feel a tremendous difference.
I also have a deviated septum and post nasal drip due to allergies, so I'll try CPAP while I save for the septoplasty.

That being said, are you paying full, or is there health insurance in the US that covers it?

I actually paid full out of pocket (around $700-$800) for it - going through my insurance would have been a PIA so I just opted to buy it myself. It does make a huge difference. Last night I didn't wake up at all, without a CPAP I'd be waking up 3-4x a night. I'd suggest getting a sleep study done and working with a doctor before buying a CPAP though, that way you can see if you are experiencing breathing disruptions, not everyone with a deviated septum will experience it.

 

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[NickVGreen]

Thanks for sharing this. I know the struggle of social anxiety.

You might also want to look into the possibility that you're an HSP (highly sensitive person). Dr. Elaine Aron's website and online test (and also Amazon documentary) are great sources to quickly figure out if this fits you.

Sometimes people think they have social anxiety when really they're just more sensitive to environmental stimuli and overwhelmed by being in very stimulating environments for too long. I discovered this about myself and it's been really transformative!

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll be checking this and Aron's book.

Social anxiety is my self-diagnosis, so I can definitely be wrong about it. My senses are pretty sensitive with regards to color, smells and touch. If I am an HSP though, then I seem to be particularly sensitive to social interactions as they stress me out the most. The constant input of data from reading body language, evaluating the verbal communication, noting the degrees of participation, noting who has been interrupted and what topics they were interrupted on in order to return to them if the situation permits it and the rest just gets exhausting after a while. It's useful as far being sociable and congenial, but exhausting.

 

[Athena's Escape]

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll be checking this and Aron's book.

Social anxiety is my self-diagnosis, so I can definitely be wrong about it. My senses are pretty sensitive with regards to color, smells and touch. If I am an HSP though, then I seem to be particularly sensitive to social interactions as they stress me out the most. The constant input of data from reading body language, evaluating the verbal communication, noting the degrees of participation, noting who has been interrupted and what topics they were interrupted on in order to return to them if the situation permits it and the rest just gets exhausting after a while. It's useful as far being sociable and congenial, but exhausting.

I relate to this very much. Hopefully you gain clarity on the root of your issue. Keep us posted!

 

[Athena's Escape]

~80% of Americans are deficient in Magnesium. Not having enough can cause poor sleep quality. You should look into supplementing if you wanna boost you sleep a bit.

Just ordered magnesium supplements from Nootropics Depot to see if it helps my sleep. Huge thank you for the tip!

 

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[Niptuck MD]

I'll never vote again for the rest of my life

Same here.

Stopped going to reddit for the past 2 months and have been much happier and productive.

Reddit is a cesspool of drivel and I used to go on there to scower (briefly) emerging trends etc but its a shitshow

I would have to say, selling my stake of a joint construction and manufacturing business and switching industries has already begun to help me physically. I was only getting about 3.5-5 hours of sleep per night. Phones constantly going off due to worksite issues blah blah.. it was a mess and it took a toll on my body. After having knee replacements and a Roux-en-y (RYGB) (all in the last 18 months) I said something's gotta change and so far its been working out. Will try to update on my condition routinely but I came to the realization that some industries (despite being profitable and lucrative) are not worth the physical and mental toll on your health.

 

[Jadus]

A couple of things...

1. First and foremost, getting divorced. I was married to the wrong woman for far too long. It was a toxic marriage but stubbornness and insecurities held me back. I ended up wasting a lot of my youth. I've been kicking myself ever since for not doing it sooner.

2. Cutting my hair short. I started losing my hair in my late 30s. I tried to compensate by keeping it a little long and doing comb-overs. ( I'm cringing now as I write this.) Guys as work would tease me that I looked like a monk. Another guy had the same problem and got into a hair replacement program but he was talked about a lot as well. I didn't want that.

The hairdresser I was going to at the time kept wanting to give me a buzz cut but I was afraid to do it. I thought it would just make things worse, revealing my bald head. I finally gave in one day and walked out of the salon like a new man. I felt like a burden had been lifted off my shoulders and it gave me confidence like I never had before. I've been wearing it short ever since.

 

[Gavingonz]

1) Had kids. I didn’t become a dad till I was 37.

2) Learned to say No. I’m still not good at it. It’s amazing how much faster things grow when you focus on them.

3) Let it go. Friends who went a different direction. Being right. Trying to force things to go at a certain pace. Etc.

Im 23, if you could go back what age would you have liked to have kids? Why?

 

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[Athena's Escape]

Big one: I went vegan in my late 40s. Every chronic ailment that I dealt with in my 40s (and spent $1000s of dollars on trying to diagnose/fix) disappeared in my 50s. Even had a scar on my face for 48 years which suddenly disappeared. Nothing dramatically changed at 48, other than dropping my Paleo, heavy protein low-carb diet to mostly plant-based, raw food and/or unprocessed food. On top of that, going plant-based has given me a great respect for all forms of sentient life which I felt I always had, but didn't live through my actions. I'd never murder a chicken, or pay someone to directly do so, but I'd have no problem eating one (and hence, indirectly paying someone for the slaughter). Going plant-based resolved this "I love animals" incongruity, a big source of cognitive dissonance in my life.

Any recommendations for how to start going vegan? (E.g. cookbooks, sites, etc.) I'm not familiar with much beyond Forks over Knives.

I've cut out almost all meat the past couple of years but I don't know where to start on a vegan diet. Maybe I'm overthinking it but as a southerner meat eating is baked into our psyche.

 

[million$$$smile]

#1 Learning to be comfortable in my own skin.
It took me over 20 years to finally admit to myself that much of what I was trying to accomplish was propelled by a drive to prove to others that I was what they would regard as a 'success.' It was a profound realization when it finally hit me that those 'A' students were now working for me. The dichotomy of what drives us to succeed versus just accepting the sidewalk can be fueled by so many reasons. I finally recognized the fact that much of my success was due to not feeling internally accepted in my formative years all the way through high school. It literally fed my desire to build and grow.

#2 Running and exercising.
I have 'learned' to love running. (Well, more like jogging at my age) It has put me on a path of eating cleaner. I try to focus on whole foods, nuts, fresh fruits & vegetables peppered with oats and whey smoothies. Lost weight, gained a bit of muscle. Still fast intermittently, but not daily. Still smoke a cigar almost daily Will abstain from that if I get serious about distance running.

#3 Separating myself from a toxic relationship.
I now live by myself and am so much happier. I don't 'need' anyone to feel complete. Perhaps there might be a long term relationship in the future, but not looking for one.

#4 Having a deeper spiritual life.
I am more at peace. I often pray. I feel it helps my decision making and definitely has been a stress buster. No more stress medicines; or for that matter no other daily pills once prescribed.

Life is good.

 

[Andy Black]

Im 23, if you could go back what age would you have liked to have kids? Why?

Probably about 33 or 34. Between that age and 37 was just more of the same.

 

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[Andy Black]

#1 Learning to be comfortable in my own skin.
It took me over 20 years to finally admit to myself that much of what I was trying to accomplish was propelled by a drive to prove to others that I was what they would regard as a 'success.' It was a profound realization when it finally hit me that those 'A' students were now working for me. The dichotomy of what drives us to succeed versus just accepting the sidewalk can be fueled by so many reasons. I finally recognized the fact that much of my success was due to not feeling internally accepted in my formative years all the way through high school. It literally fed my desire to build and grow.

#2 Running and exercising.
I have 'learned' to love running. (Well, more like jogging at my age) It has put me on a path of eating cleaner. I try to focus on whole foods, nuts, fresh fruits & vegetables peppered with oats and whey smoothies. Lost weight, gained a bit of muscle. Still fast intermittently, but not daily. Still smoke a cigar almost daily Will abstain from that if I get serious about distance running.

#3 Separating myself from a toxic relationship.
I now live by myself and am so much happier. I don't 'need' anyone to feel complete. Perhaps there might be a long term relationship in the future, but not looking for one.

#4 Having a deeper spiritual life.
I am more at peace. I often pray. I feel it helps my decision making and definitely has been a stress buster. No more stress medicines; or for that matter no other daily pills once prescribed.

Life is good.

Love this. You sound at peace. I'm delighted for you Steve.

 

[SDE]

Any recommendations for how to start going vegan? (E.g. cookbooks, sites, etc.) I'm not familiar with much beyond Forks over Knives.

I think MJ shared the below cookbooks somewhere in the forum but I couldn't find that exact post. Anyways, I made a note of them.

1. The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out: Liddon, Angela: 8601418237235: Amazon.com: Books

2. Love on a Plate: The Gourmet UnCookbook eBook : Brotman, Cara, Rothkranz, Markus: Amazon.co.uk: Books

3. The 30-Minute Vegan's Taste of Europe: 150 Plant-Based Makeovers of Classics from France, Italy, Spain . . . and Beyond eBook : Reinfeld, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

 

[Feliponius]

Big one: I went vegan in my late 40s. Every chronic ailment that I dealt with in my 40s (and spent $1000s of dollars on trying to diagnose/fix) disappeared in my 50s. Even had a scar on my face for 48 years which suddenly disappeared. Nothing dramatically changed at 48, other than dropping my Paleo, heavy protein low-carb diet to mostly plant-based, raw food and/or unprocessed food. On top of that, going plant-based has given me a great respect for all forms of sentient life which I felt I always had, but didn't live through my actions. I'd never murder a chicken, or pay someone to directly do so, but I'd have no problem eating one (and hence, indirectly paying someone for the slaughter). Going plant-based resolved this "I love animals" incongruity, a big source of cognitive dissonance in my life.

Buy a Water-Pik flosser for your mouth and combine with daily brushing. It will save you longer cleanings and big dental expenses. Nothing worse than laying in a dental chair for 2 hours with a rubber dam strapped to your mouth.

Big one: I stopped my daily visits on social media, and it improved my life.

And I stopped watching any network news, or news put out by big-tech/big-media platforms.

I stopped paying attention to politics, whereas before, I paid attention in an effort to make my "vote" count. Voting is worthless as the morons far outweigh and outbreed any intelligent opposition. I'll never vote again for the rest of my life as the last election showed me everything I need to know about that clown show, legit or not. Voting shows I consent for one of the two political parties, which I do not. They're both corrupt organizations who maniupulate the masses for their own gain.

Big one: Stop worrying about what other people think, quite possibly the hardest thing to do for me outside of going plant-based. This is a big one for young people -- the less "F*cks" you give about what random strangers think (not customers) the more success and happiness you will have.

Big one: I stop participating in organized religion which, like politics, is mostly about control, money, and manipulation, and instead, I started focusing on spiritual growth and enlightenment. When I noticed most churches (including my large Christian Church) were more opulently appointed than my own home (imported stone, marble, granite, shimmering chandeliers) the light bulb went off. No, this doesn't mean I'm an atheist, it means I have more faith in the higher power than I do humans entrusted with bringing truth to bear about a higher-power.

Bottomline, I'm all-in on living my life right now, while not giving any fuel to "what may happen," "who said what," or "who might do what" a few months from now.



In a funny case of irony, I stopped going to Reddit and it improved my life. Although this thread posted above has some great gems worth a read.

I had sworn off voting 2008. Decided it was all a sham and not worth my time. Also didn't like the idea that my vote was consenting to the inevitable fool who would further encroach on my liberty after promising they wouldn't. Was inclined to vote for the first time in a while this last election and then quickly learned it was even worse than earlier me realized. I think I'm just gonna keep it local from here on out.

 

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[KushShah9492]

Improving my writing skills.

IDK how but it has improved my communication skills exponentially, in turn changing my life.

 

[Fiza Hanif]

Reading MJ DeMarco and Michael Singer's work.

 

[Koen_88]

I did a NLP Practicioner course, this helped me communicate much better and see through my own and other communication problems. This helped me professionally as personally with problem solving by getting to the core problem faster by asking the right questions and listening to answers without filling in for the other.

I use backtracking and summarising to get really clear what they want. I'm much more sensitive for "holes" in someones question.

For example as an engineer I got the question to make something "more modular" I could go with the freedom of doing something what I thought was more modular. But I felt that the CTO had some expectations, so I asked for some clarification as the term modular is vague and the term more is objective.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Any recommendations for how to start going vegan? (E.g. cookbooks, sites, etc.) I'm not familiar with much beyond Forks over Knives.

I've cut out almost all meat the past couple of years but I don't know where to start on a vegan diet. Maybe I'm overthinking it but as a southerner meat eating is baked into our psyche.

Here you go, there's a whole thread for the topic. There's no shortage of cookbooks to help you up your game. Also Game Changers and Dominion are good documentaries on going plant-based (the word "vegan" is pejorative for the average person) although beware, Dominion will make you cry and leave you traumatized.

NOTABLE! - Vegan / Vegetarians Only (Chat about lifestyle, opportunities, food, whatever...)

If you want to discuss VEGAN opportunities created by the movement toward veganism, please visit this thread. The Opportunity of Veganism / Vegan Opps This thread is to discuss the lifestyle itself for those interested. This is NOT a thread to discuss your world-view on meat or veganism...

www.thefastlaneforum.com

 

[Spyguy92]

1. Buying a house to house hack. Not paying rent is a huge burden lifted.
2. Getting in really good shape.
3. Allowing myself to spend more money on things that will improve my body (sauna/cold plunge membership, different gym memberships, fitness gear, etc.).

I can be frugal to a fault. One way I've been working on changing that is choosing the categories that I really enjoy and care about (fitness being one of them) and spending whatever I want on that category.