The internet is overflowing with life advice, but most of it is painfully generic. So, when 21-year-old Threads user @lizzierecovers sought non-cliché life advice, she specifically asked the internet to share the most oddly specific, random advice possible. "No general 'surround yourself with positive people' tips," she said.
People really understood the assignment. From practical tips to mindset shifts, here are some of the most niche yet shockingly helpful responses:
1.Never underestimate the importance of location, location, location, even if you need a compass to determine the best one:
2.When it comes to your favorite things, having two is twice as nice:
3.No matter how bad the job market is, don't settle for a job that makes you miserable:
4.But no matter what job you have, make sure to keep a log of your successes:
5.Go out of your way to appreciate the people who keep things running smoothly from behind the scenes:
6.If you can read a recipe, you can cook. Find recipes you like and cook them:
7.Never forget that you are your oldest, truest friend:
8.And there's nothing like spending time with your oldest, truest friend:
9.But no friend can fill every role in your life, so its wisest to have many:
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10.Easier said than done, but if it won't matter in five years, try not to dwell on it for more than five minutes:
11.You're never, ever trapped:
12.Show up for people, and bonus points if you have a homemade meal in tow:
13.Don't avoid doing something just because you don't know how to do it perfectly:
14.And similarly, there's value in doing things you're bad at:
15.Because if you're comfortable doing things imperfectly, you'll be a more confident and capable person overall:
16.If you want to stay informed and emotionally regulated, listen to an NPR news podcast while birding:
17.Don't wait for a "Sunday reset" to do all your chores:
18.And don't wait to run the dishwasher if you could clean something more effectively by hand:
19.Just like the thoughts you have when you're awake, the thoughts you have while you sleep also deserve space in your journal:
20.There's nothing like a high ceiling:
21.When in doubt, read:
22.Moving sucks, but there's ways to make it suck less:
23.Brand name isn't always better:
24.Streamline your life by aligning the timing of your monthly expenses with your payday:
25.Make a point of intentionally pausing to savor the moment, especially at your own wedding:
26.And finally, the things that ground you in life are worth splurging on:
27.Especially when it comes to the place you rest your head each night:
Do you have any super duper oddly specific life tips to add? Please share the wealth in the comments, or use the anonymous form below. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.
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