Oh, nifty?

 

@npr

Ok, who had in their BINGO card 'NPR gives good advice'? I did! That's why you're getting this post. Duh. And even though I don't do 'goals' for the year or 'promises' (because I will break them), I think this is more like a blueprint or lifehack collection for 2024. Because who doesn't want to have a nice year?

I have listened to NPR for years. They have awesome programming and it's great for long drives. But this here is their insta feed (which is also cool, in case you don't follow them). And these are the tips they gave for a much better 2024. And I think they... track??

OMG this is a life changer. Totally recommend. I'm one of those people who hates procrastinating, so I finish everything I need to do the moment I get my hands on it. Both for life things (asking Siri to schedule appointments the second I know I have them, getting checks the second I get to that 'refill' stub..) and for work. I can't stand leaving shit for 'later'. Because out of sight does mean out of mind for me. 

Oh, yes. 

I start work early in the day, so I tend to wake up early every day, even without an alarm clock. I like it especially in the summer, when I can go for early walks. It really starts your day well. And I can pack a morning with stuff that feels just... heavy in the afternoon. Also, I like afternoon naps.

Wait. Didn't everybody do this? As in, every day? Really? 

I remember my mom telling me that the first thing you do in the morning is to brush your teeth. I still do it to this day. I thought everybody did. 

THIS!

I have been known to push through a book waiting for it to get better because someone recommended it. I was talking to Dave about this: I have to read for work, so when I read for fun, I only read books that I know I'm going to enjoy. Otherwise, it's back to the public library with them!

Ohhh yes.

That 20% for savings and debt? Yes. I recently opened one of those online accounts where you can get CDs and the such. I made sure I have a direct deposit every month going there. It's absolutely satisfying looking at the amount every six months. And they have nice interest rates, too. 

This!

I abhor eating in front of the TV. Or in the car. Or anywhere where I cannot have a table and stay for at least twenty/thirty minutes. I cannot understand how people can eat while driving? It seems... stressful. Sometimes I have had to eat at my desk, but I close the fucking door because I don't want no bitch walking on me while I eat my salad.

Honey, yes.

I decided about two years ago that I would not go 'above and beyond' for anybody or for any reason if I did not like the work I was pushed into doing.  Especially if it's above my paycheck. If it's not in the contract, this bitch is not YOUR bitch. Blessed be the Unions. There's a lot of '... we thought of you when we heard this..' kind of bullshit going around. They just want you to do the heavy lifting to THEY look good. It's not my journey. This year I will restrict myself to the things I enjoy at work and to my duties. The rest? Well, let THEM find someone to do it.

Wasn't NPR right? And you, Constant Reader, do you actually do any of these things? All of them? Go ahead, tell me. It'll be between us and the internet...

XOXO