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What made you happy in the last 24 hours? getting a smoothie, etc
What was the last book you read? some of the weight of night
What was the most fun thing you did in the last 24 hours? getting a smoothie, etc
Have you done anything adventurous lately? not really lol
What was the last thing you regretted doing (or not doing)? *shrugs*
What was the most delicious food you ate in the last 24 hours?: a bagel, etc
Do you like the way your hair looks right now?: kinda
Do you think it rains too much where you live? it can, depending on the year
What color is your laptop? silver
Is your computer slow? Is it having problems? nah
Do you worry a lot, or do you live carefree? i worry a lot lol
Do you have a Bible that's falling apart? it's not falling apart
What did the last pair of earrings you wore look like? i've never worn "real" earrings
What is the next fun thing you are planning to do? something online lol
Do you suffer from chronic pain? kinda
What was the last thing you did outside? walked home
Do you need to clean your room? it probably needs to be vacuumed
What's a current political issue right now that affects you personally? meh
Have you ever read the Bible all the way through? pretty much
Do you collect mason jars? no
What was the last thing you decorated? *shrugs*
What's on your floor? cat hair haha, etc
What was the last piece of candy you ate? a mint
Are you wearing shorts right now? no
Who was your first best friend? meghan
Who was/is your last or current best friend? dana, etc
Do you have a best friend currently? yeah
Are you lonely? ish
Have you spent most of your life lonely? kinda
Did you answer your phone in the last 24 hours? the one at work..
What's your favorite magazine to read? alaska?
What color is the sky right now? blueish
Do you like the name Skye? eh
Do you want to have kids? no
When was the last time you ate taffy? *shrugs*
Name three toppings you like on a salad. i don't eat salad
Do you like pineapple? it's ok
Would you rather visit Asia or Europe? europe
Which Asian country would you like to visit most? tibet?
Do you know anyone who travels all the time? sure
Do you think it's selfish to travel all the time, when most people can't? no??
Would you ever consider studying abroad? *shrugs*
What was the last thing you ate? pita chips
Are you happy with your life right now? maybe not 100%, but sure
What color was your first phone? blue or grey?
Do you remember your high school locker combination? no, i never used it
If you're a youtuber, list three companies you'd like to sponsor you: meh
Do you miss someone? sure
If applicable, how long did it take you to grieve the loss of your best friend? i still miss past ones..
Do you wear flip-flops? no
Which do you like better: cacti, palm trees, or maple trees? depends on where i'm at, but they're all cool!
What type of tree do you see most of where you live? spruce, etc
Have you ever seen fireflies? yeah, so cool!
Can you see the moon from your bedroom window? maybe sometimes
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Are you between the ages of 30 & 40? almost, next month lol
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon growing up? rugrats, etc
What was your favorite toy as a child? barbies, etc
In High School did you wear acid washed jeans? no
How much was a gallon of gasoline when you first started driving? i don't drive
What was your first car?
Who taught you how to drive?
What was your high school mascot? a jaguar
Did you go to your Senior Prom? no
What did you do after graduation? went out to eat lol
What was your first job? at a bookstore
What did you want to be when you grew up? a vet, etc
Any posters on your bedroom walls growing up? sure
Do you remember the first time you drank a beer? i think so, it was gross lol
Did you ever try cigarettes? no
How did you spend your summers growing up? swimming, traveling, etc
If you could change anything from your teenage years, would you? eh, nah
Do you remember your first time? i'm a virgin lol
Ever look back and wish some things were still the same? sure
After high school - straight to college or straight to work? i took a few college classes..
How much did you make per hour at your first job? whatever the minimum wage was back then..
Favorite home-cooked meal growing up? mac and cheese, etc
Favorite place to eat out growing up? olive garden, don pablo's, etc
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Good habits. Bold if you do it daily:
Talking with a positive person.
Writing down three good things that happened to you each day.
Laughing
Getting some sun (or a happy light, if it’s a gray day.)
Moving your body (walk, exercise) for 20 minutes or longer.
Walking a dog or pet an animal.
Asking for a hug from one person a day.
Calling an old friend or relative.
Investing 30 minutes a day doing a hobby you enjoy and find relaxing.
Buying something new (even something small)
Breathing deeply for at least two minutes.
Stretching different body parts for ten minutes.
Listening to something calming and distracting (news, music) unrelated to whatever is stressing you out.
Cuddling (with a lover, friend or even a pet)
Detaching from the source of stress
Sniffing lavender or geranium essential oil
Sitting in the sun (outside) for five minutes.
Painting a picture.
Talking to a friend
Spending ten minutes grooming (nails, bath, hair.)
Taking a nap.
Chewing a piece of gum.
Listing three things you genuinely like about yourself.
Reading those three things out loud.
Doing this daily.
Standing up straight.
Letting your hands hang naturally at your sides.
Dressing in clothes that flatter you.
Outlining your thoughts/words before you enter an intimidating situation.
Refusing to fidget.
Paying attention to the other person instead of your own insecurity.
Repeating a mantra in your head.
Taking a small risk daily.
Finding something that makes you a little nervous (like talking to strangers)
Asking for compliments from a trusted friend or relative.
Devoting 15 minutes a day to reading a spiritual text (Bible, spiritual book, spiritual workbook.)
Walking in the woods.
Performing one thoughtful act of kindness for a stranger.
Giving up one physical pleasure or material possession.
Joining a group of like-minded individuals from whom you can learn and be inspired.
Looking up at the stars.
Enjoying a sunset or sunrise.
Writing out how a person you encountered that day could enrich your life journey.
Taking up meditation.
Paying attention to the details.
Focusing acutely on an immediate sensation.
Investing emotionally in a current interaction.
Making a conscious effort to smile.
Making eye contact with someone new.
Introducing yourself to someone new.
Asking open-ended questions about this new person’s preferences.
Talking about common ground issues.
Finding a way to laugh together.
Investing an extra twenty minutes a day in personal hygiene.
Smiling often.
Refusing to gripe, complain or talk about anything negative.
Relaxing.
Establishing and maintaining eye contact.
Cleaning up the bedroom.
Eating six small, healthful meals a day to keep satisfied and on track.
Eating a first meal within 30 minutes of waking up.
Moving your body for ten minutes or longer first thing in the morning.
Drinking a glass of water before each meal.
Filling your plate with vegetables and lean meat.
Replacing something white (starch, processed foods) with something green, orange, red or brown (vegetables, protein, lentils) at every meal.
Trying a new physical activity (rock climbing, whitewater rafting, yoga, dance class.)
Walking your dog.
Parking in the furthest parking spot.
Making protein.
Performing a set number of squats every morning before work.
Performing a set number of pushups every morning before work.
Lifting a set number of weights each morning before your shower.
Committing to an easy form of exercise each day.
Writing down your exercise goal and actual achievements each day.
Taking your pulse while exercising.
Paying attention to how you feel while exercising.
Scheduling exercise like you would appointments.
Achieving one micro goal per day.
Checking in with a mentor each day.
Spending ten minutes a day reviewing pointers you’ve learned from someone who is better than you.
Reading on a sport-specific forum each day.
Investing in a book on your sport and read a specific amount of time each day.
Drinking a cup of herbal tea before bed.
Going to sleep at the same time each night.
Waking up at the same time every morning (including weekends and holidays.)
Dimming the lights in that half hour before bed.
Taking three to five milligrams of melatonin a half hour before bed.
Tensing up all of your muscles, and then relax them, repeatedly, until you feel completely relaxed
Lowering the temperature in your bedroom and use a heavy blanket for warmth.
Covering (or move) all LED lights in the room.
Turning on a sound machine (ocean, rain, white noise) for the night.
Keeping daily activities out of the bedroom.
Packing (from home) what you need to eat for each day.
Eating one piece of fruit or one serving of raw vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumbers) mid morning and mid afternoon.
Packing a healthy snack for the ride home from work.
Shopping from the outer rim of the grocery store (produce, meat, dairy), avoiding processed foods.
Splitting restaurant meals in half.
Asking a friend or coworker to split meals with you when eating out.
Order meals off the healthy section of the menu.
Adding a slice of lemon or lime to your water.
Replacing soda with seltzer water.
Replacing cold sugar-sweetened drinks with iced herbal teas or iced coffee (sans cream and sugar.)
Replacing high fat hot drinks with flavorful hot tea or flavored coffee.
Replacing regular juice with low sugar juices or flavored seltzer waters.
Avoiding cream and sugar.
Drinking a glass of (unsweetened) green tea three times a day.
Sprinkling cayenne pepper or cinnamon on foods and beverages.
Adding ice to cold drinks.
Exercising in the cold.
Flossing every night before bed.
Walking for a half hour every day.
Hugging someone every day.
Eating something live (fresh fruit or vegetables) every day.
Trying a new healthy recipe every day.
Making it a point to avoid smoke (including second hand smoke)
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Habits That Offend Others:
1. Being more than five minutes late for an appointment
2. Picking your nose
3. Overly affectionate public displays of affection (PDA)
4. Picking your teeth in public
5. Overusing slang and “text speak”
6. Checking iPhone/iPad at dinner.
7. Eating with mouth open
8. Having alligator arms (never picking up checks)
9. Popping/snapping gum in public
10. Talking during movies
Bad Habits That Waste Your Time:
11. Twitter
12. Running errands in rush hour
13. Reddit
14. Watching commercials, infomercials, or advertisements
15. Spending time worrying about spam comments, negative reviews, and Internet trolls
16. Facebook addiction
17. Watching reality television
18. Going to the mall or shopping to kill time, not for any specific need
19. Overindulging on Netflix
20. Video games
21. Finishing a book you hate, just to get it done
22. Watching random videos that scroll across your feed about someone’s child or cat
23. Worrying about things that could go wrong
24. Watching an endless stream of YouTube videos
25. Trying to change another person’s opinions
26. Chasing small money, when your business has a bigger vision
27. Reading Buzzfeed and other mindless entertainment
Bad Habits That Impact Your Health:
28. Not getting enough sleep
29. Eating past 8 p.m.
30. Not telling your doctor the truth
31. Overeating
32. Not protecting yourself from the sun
33. Eating too much red meat
34. Poor posture
35. Smoking eCigarettes
36. Spending too much time looking at a screen
37. Not dealing with stress
38. Not maintaining preventative health care
39. Not drinking enough water
40. Putting your health last
41. Distracted driving
42. Not moisturizing
43. Obsessing over things that have already happened
44. Wearing headphones for too many hours
45. Wearing the wrong shoes
46. Frequently wearing high heels for too long
Bad Habits Related to Diet and Nutrition:
47. Giant portion sizes
48. Mindless eating
49. Excessive salt
50. Drinking soda
51. Drinking diet soda
52. Eating too quickly
53. Eating candy
54. Drinking coffee
55. Eating white sugar
56. Nibbling while cooking
57. Skipping breakfast
58. Eating chocolate
59. Emotional eating
60. Drinking energy drinks
61. Fast food
62. Eating dairy
63. Eating gluten
64. Too many meals away from home
65. Having meat for most meals
66. Adding too much sugar
67. Too many liquid calories
68. Snacking
69. Too many processed foods
Poor Productivity Habits:
70. Procrastination
71. Multi-tasking
72. Not removing distractions/time-wasters
73. Not keeping the big picture in mind
74. Being a perfectionist
75. Not having a work routine
76. Not delegating
77. Being overloaded with information/options
78. Having a huge to-do list
79. Saying “yes” too easily/too often
80. Daydreaming
81. Not automating recurring tasks
82. Being indecisive
83. Waiting for the “right” time to work
84. Over scheduling tasks
85. Spending too much time planning
86. Sitting at your desk all day/never taking breaks
87. Over-checking email
88. Refusing to learn new skills
89. Watching TV right after work
Bad Money Habits That Hurt Your Financial Situation:
90. Spending to the limit on credit cards
91. Emotional shopping
92. Not prioritizing high-interest debt
93. Only making minimum payments on credit
94. Buying lottery tickets
95. Overspending
96. Paying too many ATM fees
97. Buying coffee, lunch, and snacks every day
98. Not finding the best rates
99. Unused gym memberships
100. Buying holiday gifts at the last minute
101. Gambling
102. Not sticking to you budget
103. Not taking advantage of a 401(k) match plan
104. Overpaying on entertainment
Negative Habits That Increase Your Monthly Bills:
105. Staring into an open fridge (while all cold air goes out)
106. Using incandescent bulbs rather than CFLs
107. Leaving the lights on when you leave the room
108. Taking baths rather than showers
109. Leaving cell phone plugged in, even when it is fully charged
110. Leaving “vampire” electronics plugged in (electronics that draw power even when turned off)
111. Not programming your thermostat
112. Washing only partial loads of laundry or dishes
113. Leaving the heat on when you leave the house
114. Falling asleep with the TV on
115. Not installing storm windows
116. Not cleaning out air filters
117. Leaving fans on in empty rooms
118. Not using energy star efficient appliances
Nervous Habits That Negatively Impact Your Social Interactions:
119. Talking to yourself
120. Biting fingernails
121. Unconscious pen clicking
122. Cracking your knuckles
123. Lick or bite lips
124. Humming to yourself
125. Biting your pen/pencil
126. Twirl and pull hair
127. Grinding teeth
128. Rushed speech
129. Tapping your foot
130. Touching your face
131. Fidgety fingers
132. Fiddling with keys
Personal Bad Habits:
133. Using devices late at night
134. Staying up late
135. Sleeping in
136. Spending too much time online
137. Slouching at the computer
138. Leaving your keys and wallet in random places
139. Spending too much time and effort acquiring “things”
140. Being all work and no play
141. Watching porn
142. Littering
143. Breaking promises to yourself
144. Spacing out and not paying attention to what people say during conversations
145. Not returning items you borrow
146. Freeloading
147. Stereotyping
148. Speeding
149. Excessively checking your hair/eyebrows/makeup/nails
150. Falling asleep in class or training sessions
151. Worrying but not taking action
152. Swearing in public
153. Leaving the toilet seat up
154. Talking with mouth full
Poor Fitness Habits:
155. Being sedentary (sitting for hours without moving)
156. Not warming up before exercise
157. Not doing any muscle strengthening activities
158. Not taking rest days
159. Skipping gym days
160. Not cooling down/stretching after exercise
161. Resting too long between sets
162. Not varying cardio
163. Taking dangerous stimulants
164. Using bad form
165. Rewarding exercise with junk food
166. Not drinking enough water while exercising
167. Working out on an empty stomach
168. Lifting excessive weights
169. Improper stretching
170. Overtraining
171. Phoning it in
172. Taking steroids
Bad Grooming Habits:
173. Not bathing every day (not everyone has to!)
174. Forgetting to shave
175. Wearing yesterday’s clothes
176. Not washing off makeup before going to bed
177. Not flossing
178. Too much cologne/perfume
179. Not cleaning ear wax
180. Not cleaning fingernails
181. Not brushing after every meal
182. Not washing your face before going to bed
183. Never moisturizing
184. Never brushing your tongue
185. Not changing sheets weekly (every other week is fine)
Toxic Relationship Habits:
186. Staying in a toxic relationship
187. Not practicing safe sex
188. Kissing and telling
189. Going to social events/parties out of obligation, not desire or love
190. Engaging with people who are judgmental and gossipy
191. Not having regular sex
192. Telling secrets
193. Losing focus when talking to others
194. Trying to change your significant other
195. Arguing in public
196. Avoiding ALL arguments
197. Keeping score
198. Being melodramatic
199. Feeling it is impossible to live alone
200. Being jealous
201. Excessive complaining
202. Always being negative around others
203. Being pessimistic about everything
204. Not being able to network
205. Never listening to the advice/opinions of others
Bad Habits That Are Just Gross
206. Sleeping with makeup on
207. Eating too fast/not chewing
208. Not washing hands
209. Not flossing
210. Not brushing your teeth
211. Picking scabs
212. Hair picking
213. Skin picking
214. Not cleaning keyboard
215. Dropping food and eating it anyway (depends...)
216. Not cleaning your cell phone
217. Not covering your mouth when you sneeze
218. Popping zits in public
219. Chewing tobacco
220. Leaving hair in the drain
221. Scratching your butt
222. Spitting in public
223. Belching in public
Bad Habits That Show Lack of Self-Esteem:
224. Saying “yes” to everything
225. Negative self-talk/self-criticism
226. Back down when opinions are challenged by others
227. Being indecisive with simple decisions
228. Fearing failure
229. Taking constructive criticism personally
230. Sweating the small stuff
231. Afraid to share your opinions in a conversation
232. Giving up too easily
233. Comparing yourself negatively to others
234. Slouching
235. Fidgeting
236. Claiming your successes are just luck
237. Buying things because others like them, not because you like them
238. Social withdrawal
239. Excessive preoccupation with personal problems
240. Letting fear stop you from trying new things
Bad Conversation & Social Skills Habits:
241. Forgetting names of people you meet
242. Repeating yourself
243. Being unfriendly
244. Not holding eye contact
245. Rambling
246. Excessive throat clearing
247. Forgetting what you’ve told someone
248. Gossiping
249. Finishing other people’s sentences
250. Interrupting others
251. Monopolizing the conversation
252. Saying “ummm” and “ahhh” frequently
253. Picking fights
254. Being overly critical
255. Being argumentative
256. Being a know-it-all
257. Bragging
258. Name dropping
259. Overuse of slang
260. Exaggerating
Bad Organizing & Cluttering Habits:
261. Arranging items instead of cleaning them
262. Letting your wires/cables become snarled and tangled nightmares
263. Throwing your clothes on the floor, not in the hamper
264. Not dusting
265. Not taking off shoes when you enter your home
266. Saving broken things to fix…someday
267. Having no schedule for decluttering/organizing/cleaning
268. Keeping items/clothes you haven’t worn or used in years
269. Buying stuff you don’t need only to keep it at home
270. Putting dishes in the sink and not washing them
271. Hoarding
Bad Habits You Can’t Fix Alone:
272. Compulsive lying
273. Bullying
274. Physical abuse
275. Mental abuse
276. Stealing
277. Violent behavior
278. Cheating on spouse
279. Excessive/uncontrollable alcohol use
280. Drugs
281. Smoking
282. Being aggressive toward others (fights, abuse)
283. Overmedicating