How have you improved yourself this week/month/year? Lifting isn't life, a well-balanced human being is productive, has hobbies, pushes him/herself to succeed, is charismatic, and strives to live the best life they can. Share your successes, failures, methods, and everything in between.
Basic Recommendations:
Have a productivity Framework that is flexible. A mindset that gets you going.
Use a calendar, like google calendar. Hours and shit for things YOU WILL DO. Learn to focus. Meditate. Do routines for things you should do periodically/daily, this should cover daily things or weekly chores such as laundry, cleaning, shopping. Identify and Eliminate conflicts within yourself. Focus on identifying the time wasters in your life and eliminate them. Focus on the essentials. If you try to do everything at once you’ll burnout. Little by little.
has anyone ever completely turned themselves around academically? throughout high school i always had low grades, no good study habits or work ethic, was bad at math and only cared for athletics. 2 and a half years after graduating i am realizing that my interest is in business and finance and i would like to study at a good university. this would require me to redo a lot of my years 11 and 12 courses and score high marks in them. i plan on using online resources such as khan academy to build my confidence in math and science, i am required to do a language study as well. any advice is appreciated. merry christmas friends
the bloomer meme is the cringiest thing to come out of Jow Forums since big bavarian cock
Jack Brooks
Hi user. Seems like you're in the same situation I was almost a decade ago; I dropped out of HS in my last year to go to a shitty university and flunked out after a semester. At 21, I went to an actual good university to take a one-year "bridge course". Much the same as you, I was an awful academic that never tried, didn't do homework, couldn't figure out maths, etc. For that one year though I really, truly tried and put forth my best effort because I knew that would be the only (they tell you if you fail you can't re-enter; I know from my friends this is actually true) chance to redeem myself. It worked and I got into university proper. It can be done if you earnestly try, which I will admit was an alien concept to me before that point. I think at some point I had been so convinced of my own intelligence that I had rationalized I should never try because if I tried and failed, I would have to face up to the fact that perhaps I was not as smart as I thought. Anyway... definitely go for khan academy stuff. Of the subjects you're interested in the only subject I took myself was Accounting 101 and while it wasn't super complex (I passed with my awful math after all) you'll want a tiny bit of background first, which KA is real good at. Just remember to actually try and not give up the first time you run into trouble.
Ethan Diaz
i ate a box of cinnamon buns tonight. four big ones with cream cheese frosting.
>mom and cool wine aunt speculating at christmas dinner i must have a girl because im working out y-you too
Camden Morgan
My mom always makes comments like this. Eventually I told her that almost no one in my generation gets into relationships in college, and she’ll probably never have grandkids because I’m not going to marry a girl who spent college having lots of casual sex. I recommend not telling anything similar to your mom
Jose Clark
>has anyone ever completely turned themselves around academically?
It's absolutely possible,but keep in mind that it may be a very difficult process and you will have to change as a person (lifestyle,social circles,habits,etc),you may have to give up on some things to reach your goals. Nothing is free.
Look up Kaizen Method,Flow Psychology and Brain Plasticity if didn't yet, these really help,no BS. Again , this is absolutely possible if you work smart and plan carefully ahead. Be perseverant ,and good luck user!
How do I teach myself to be more disciplined so that I can stop spending most of my free time on Jow Forums and YouTube?
Camden Anderson
Happy /sig/mas fellow brothers!
Nolan Gray
Hey /sig/ I have been learning German since primary school(mandatory classes), after that, I stop learning it. Will Duolingo plus book for grammar help me recover and improve my language skills?
Caleb Bailey
>33 >still dont know what to study I used to be a NEET, turned it around this year. Got friends and a shitty job. But looking at the bigger picture I don't know what to do with my life. Computers/AI are the future but I hate those. I probably won't be able to afford a home of my own, I still live with my parents. I live in W-Europe and it's very expensive to both rent or buy.
Robert Anderson
>family come over because of Christmas >dinner >eat less >some comments about "that crazy fit lifestyle" >dessert >cut almost completely sugars from the daily diet (no soft drinks or other candies) >it's Christmas so take a piece of cake >haha user how long you will need to stay at the gym to burn it?
Set goals for yourself(long,medium,and short time ones),things that actually have meaning to you ,or at least things that will help you achieve meaningful ones along your path.Write them down in a very specifically manner. Keep a calendar with important dates and also plan ahead what you gonna do with your time on week days. This is very important also to remember: plan ahead what you are going to do with your "offtime",its essential to have days were you just gonna do things you enjoy,that way you can recharge your energy to keep working on making your life better and more meaningful. I also recommend applying kaizen as it is a very powerful technique to rewire your brain slowly but surely because our brains have this atribute called neuroplasticity(which means it can rewire itself).
From what I've heard the situation in Europe is getting pretty nasty with the refugees and the whole leftist corruption of society etc...
>Computers/AI are the future but I hate those. Read Ted Kaczynski,bet you will like his ideas
>I probably won't be able to afford a home of my own Property value for places far away from the cities are generally much lower,if you're interested its possible to live off the land with permaculture(youtube.com/watch?v=5GMXqgQIU9c&pbjreload=10) and some animals to have a protein source.Its certainly a more healthy way to live ,both mind and body.Sure it may not be the way to live for everyone but I suspect this will change as people start to realize the damages cities and what western civilization turned to: Giant hives to slaves live and consume in for the system's survival and profit. Sorry for the long rant,pic related is a good book for everyone to have in case SHTF.
You walk that path alone and have to learn to ignore 90% of all people. Sheeps, normies, idiots.
Anthony Anderson
Quit drinking Quit smoking/vaping Sleep from 11 PM to 10 am Work out consistently No fap full year
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White nationalist crew National socialist crew Natty crew Drives 10 mph over speed limit no matter what crew
Asher Rivera
How can I start ignoring my mom and dad's mockery? They have been treating my romantic life as a source for jokes since I remember. Now I'm a 30 yo khv and I feel I'll soon snap and just tell my mum to fuck off when she starts joking about it.
Samuel Fisher
Your 30 why are you afraid of telling your mum to fuck off
Oliver Morales
If I go on noporn and nofap and start feeling attractions to girls around me, will I be more upset than I am now when I inevitably get rejected by them?
My 2018 >quite smoking since last 2017 >joined a gym >stopped read and watching the news >no longer give a shit about politics, gender and race wars. Just let the world burn. >reading more books than ever before. >longer time during my skin diving sessions
2019 >Looking to get a new job fewer hours so I have more time. >going back to university to study part-time at age 33. >learning to be alone after breaking up with long-term gf
Ian Cooper
I've had health problems for the past year, stopped going to the gym, stopped having energy to do things, mostly stopped working. About a week ago I started drinking salt water when I wake up and gargling with salt water before bed and I've worked out every day this week and feel far more energetic.
Unsure if placebo or defficient in something, or salt is supposedly anti-fungul and did think at one point it could be candida, but something's changed for the better. Good luck bros, and don't give up when things seem tough, you never know when you'll stumble upon the fix you need.
Joseph Sanchez
Möglicherweise.
Juan Clark
yes
Jackson Gomez
Haven’t fapped or watched porn in a week now lads. The urge is really strong when I rest in bed when I’m tired but I don’t want to fail now.
Starting to care more about my hygiene and being productive.
My next goal is to keep the nofap and noporn going along with getting out of bed at 7 AM. Every day. Going to try and work on managing my time. Getting things done in good time instead of pursponing them indefinitely.
Similar situation but I never really get advice since I started struggling as early as 6th grade. I was diagnosed with ADD in elementary but I was never medicated so it was a struggle to get to 11th grade where I dropped out. I feel I honestly stagnated as early as 8th grade and was passed out of pity until I got to teachers that wouldn't allow it. Khan academy has been my go to to create a foundation in math but I still need help in subjects like writing which KA doesn't provide.
I wouldn't say I turned myself around academically yet but I'm trying and KA has been a great help. Make sure to get the app, also look into duolingo for language studies. Its a super fun tool to study most languages but use it as addition to book studies.
Lincoln Foster
>Kaizen Method,Flow Psychology and Brain Plasticity
Do you have any specific write ups you would recommend? I'm sort of scrolling through google but a lot these sites look disgusting like lifehack
Gavin Bennett
I semi-frequently use heroin (2-3 a week, small doses, nasally) and occasionally meth or coke (as above but once 1-2 a month)
I’m bored with it now. Only problem is I use them because I’m bored. I don’t enjoy anything at all but still get myself into the gym several times a week. What the fuck do I do in place of these degenerate activities
got my first mire today, went down pub for a bit and got a little bit pissed then a qt pressed up against my bicep and asked if I've been working out, ended up deadlifting her and the way she looked at me felt incredible she was only about 60kg but still made me feel great
Isaac Green
ikr if only he'd post a version not for ants.
Jack King
2018 (not in order): > got laid > started indoor cycling every day (semi-cripple fag) > now able to jump for the first time in years feelsgoodman > can go down stairs without holding on to shit now feelsgoodman > started showering every day > reconciled a friendship that was almost lost due to pettiness > first time in my life actively losing weight > Lost my Dad to lung cancer at the beginning of the year, for the past 5 years we were closer than we had been and now he's gone. I miss him like crazy but I have learned a lot of hard life lessons from the experience. The whole "A man doesn't become a man until the death of his Father" quote is one I heavily resonate with,
2019 goals: > get gf > harness the energy of my ancestral spirit and be the best version of me I can possibly be gammy leg and all > attain a healthy weight for the first time in my life.
Gabriel Ramirez
/Sig/ists who go to the gym, does it ever 'burn you out'? I realise to get gains, Im going to have to start going to the gym and not just using what I have at home the problem is Id have to cycle there (otherwise it would take me two hours to get there and back not including workout time, and I cant make that with work.) Im worried that if I start cycling to the gym three times a week could end up burning me out, Im fine with working out (Ive been doing it at home for two months) its just the travelling there that worries me. For context Im skinny so cardios not going to help me much with my goals.
Josiah Perry
I'm obese with knee problems and I've managed to do high intensity cardio for 20 minutes basically every day for a month and a half now. The way I do it is in the morning but after waking up, not first thing. That way I can get a mad endorphin rush and a shower first thing. I also take breaks every 3-5 days.
I found this article very motivating and helpful. I never really thought about properly reinforcing my enthusiasm with motivational podcast. Its true my motivation has been up and down instead of being constant.
Nicholas Wilson
thank you for your perspective anons. with persistence we can all make it
Asher Reyes
2019 goals: Fitness Fill out your shirt you DYEL Bench 60, Squat 50, Deadlift 70, Military press 40, 20 pullups/chinups in a row Boxing Thursday and Sunday Get decent abs Get that shake from discord chat and drink daily
2019 Goals: Reading Letters From A Stoic By Seneca Meditations By Marcus Aurelius Discourses By Epictetus 48 Laws Of Power By Robert Greene 7 Habits By Stephen R. Covey Shortness Of Life By Seneca Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki Epic Of Gilgamesh Ugartic Narrative Poetry Laws Of Human Nature By Robert Greene A Little Book Of (..) Series By Assorted Authors Arnold The Education Of A Bodybuilder
>journal daily how the day went, what went well, what went bad, plans for tomorrow and improvements
READ THE FUCKING SIDEBAR
2019 Goals: Social Get qt3.14 gf Bust shit-tests from guys and girls Purposely push yourself to interact Forget about A, N and stop holding onto K
2019 Goals: Academic ATLEAST 1 HOUR A DAY Create a schedule for each day's studying and for in general 80% in all sciences, and in English, business, French basically all subjects. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT BROWSE Jow Forums OR PLAY GAMES IN CLASS FOCUS YOU IMBECILE get a list of study topics for each class and study these topics by yourself before the year ends. Get the arabic GCSE grade 9, finish the homework the day you get it(both arabic and english) I WANT FUCKING A/7-9 ON EVERY TEST YOU LAZY CUNT Finish Duolingo course in French
2019 Goals: Misc Sleep 9pm-6am Cold shower EVERY FUCKING DAY Understand and internalise stoicism on a deep level, be unreactive to events outside your control Use the acne cream every day till its all gone, shave every 3 days, get a haircut every 2 weeks (skin fade medium on top) ,shower every day ,shampoo hair every 3 days ,armpits every week Mew while you still have the chance, every day Hoover the ground every 2 days Learn how to code in Java Meditate 10 mins a day
Hey user, now that you decided and know what to do, do you feel better?
I'm the same as you, gonna study to become a physio. I need to do good on "högskoleprovet" it's kind of like an SAT so i'm studying math and reading everyday.
I definitely think it's possible. I know people who studied to be psychologists at age 30-40.
Caleb Rogers
>Learn how to code in Java eww
Chase Martinez
Pussy bitch ass.
Jose Rodriguez
Week: >Didn't cheat on diet, not even a crumb of food outside my meal plan Month: >Lifts are up by at least five pounds each Year: >Changing my attitude, started meditating and my self-control in general is miles ahead of where I was one year ago. I'm far more emotionally mature and mentally self-aware--couldn't do that without going through a breakup and focusing so intensely on improving myself.
Connor Jackson
it does feel somewhat reassuring yes, my whole life I have felt lost when thinking about what I want to do as a career and contribute to the world. I had always felt that I was only suitable to work blue collar/physical labour jobs so it's really do or die for me. best of luck to you friend
good stuff user, adapting stoicism is a game changer for dealing with emotions
Owen Jones
>le java bad meme fuck off retard, java is the second most used programming language (after javascript, and fuck web dev)
Joseph Anderson
Who cares about what's the most used programming language? Of course, that means more jobs, but seriously, fuck oracle and their shitty language. At least use something sane, like C#.
Jayden Phillips
>I dropped out of HS in my last year to go to a shitty university
explain how it works
Cooper Anderson
because she's my mum
Grayson Myers
I did 50 push ups in sets and 50 sit ups. Been doing this for a week. I know it's shit but it's better than 0. Got a haircut (they call it a "fade"). Got some new clothes that actually fit. Getting paid regularly, and job will pay for some certs. Also considering taking a language course. Think I might've been depressed for about 4-5 years.
Gavin Peterson
The one thing I need to conquer is falling asleep without any background noise be it a podcast or tv.
I try reading in bed but the second I put my book down and lie down I am 100% fully awake.
My parents bought me a TV when I was about 12 for my room and since then ive just had it on to fall asleep. I really want to break this habbit and get to a more natural sleeping pattern and potentially get some more quality sleep.
Kayden Lee
I do occasionally get burned out, so I'll take a break. As with most things in life, moderation is key. Just have the discipline to get back up on the horse once you're feeling better.
you have to put yourself in situations where you can't get anymore
I used to smoke weed a lot, and when I wanted to quit i cut my debit card in half so the only way to get cash was actually going to the bank. It was more effort to get the weed than I wanted to put in so I stopped.
Christian Gonzalez
Buy melatonin gummies, they helped me out more than I could've ever expected.
Austin Morris
If what you're reading is peaking your interest then its no better then any other form of distraction.
Jaxson Sanchez
Wished the ex girlfriend merry christmas. I have no negative feeling toward her and was once a positive part of my life so whatever. Slowly dropped some acquaintances of low morals/integrity over the past year and distanced from friends who think that sort of behavior is ok. I’m talking dine dashing on the dinner bills, using people for their benefit, overall low character. A little hard in the beginning but now I just don’t care.
Josiah Jones
not him but give me a quick rundown
Ayden Young
Promotes the production of a completely natural hormone called melatonin that promotes the sleeping part of the human day-night cycle. You cant overdo production of it either because your body just secretes whatever it doesnt need. Take one gummy about a half hour before bed and try to avoid electronics and stuff and you'll notice that sleeping has never been easier.
Ian Barnes
This year wasn't so bad guys. Survived my first year of uni, and I'm making good progress w/ my lifts. The one thing I really want to do ASAP is to stop having cheat days. I hopefully had my last one day, because I got a case of the "fuck its" since it's Christmas, and I didn't have one this weekend. Before I would be so excited for them, but now I just feel gross since all I'm doing at this point on my cheat days is what amounts to binge-eating.
Joshua Butler
Anyone got advice on how to quit drinking? Reaching a point where it isn't fun for me. I plan to have 2 or 3 drinks but as soon as it hits my lips the flood gates are open and I just drink until the bar closes. I dont drink very often but when I do, I drink a lot, get embarrassingly drunk and do things I regret. Most recently I met up with some old friends in a different city, got pretty drunk, when we parted ways instead of going back to the hotel I decided to go to another bar. I remember getting there and started chatting with a group of people. I got obliteratedly drunk, started making fun of this asian dude, and called him a fucking faggot. I realized how I was behaving as it was happening, I tried to apologize but they basically just told me to fuck off. I went outside and punched a brick wall and now my hands all fucked up. My only saving grace is that I was in a strange city, and I hope I'll never see these people again/I hope they'll forget about me.
How do you do it Jow Forums? I love bars, and all my friends drink. I find it hard to imagine my life without drinking, but I hate how stupid and obnoxious I am when I get alcohol in me. Anybody else a gigantic idiot like me and what did you do?
Camden Bell
I'm so drunk right now
I love everyone of you. You're more beautiful and important that you think you are. Believe me.
Jose Morgan
I was in juvie until 18 then I went to uni to study chemistry cause I wanted to make drugs. I ended up getting interested in the science of it, got scholarships worth 2xmy tuition, 4.0 GPA, and got into Oxford.
Charles Clark
No. You'll end up figuring out how to fuxk them rather than ignoring them and preferring to look at your phone.
Parker Peterson
1. you have to stop buying it from stores 2. you have to fill the time the bar / pub / tavern is open so you're not tempted to visit 3. you have to drive straight home after work 3a. once you get home, take off your shoes, pants, and work shirt 3b. now, your body is in "unwind" mode and you won't want to dress again and drive to the booze house 4. think about how the other people at the bar have *nothing* in common with you other that flushing money down the commode at the bar
I'm going to the gym for the first time in my life with my buddy, I don't know what exercises I should do and my only purpose is to lose weight. What routine should i do?
Brayden Cook
This is good advice, one problem I'm having is that I perform in a band and all our gigs are in pubs. What can you order or do at a bar that isn't boozing, that doesn't make you stick out as lameass sober guy.
Cooper Anderson
I hope someday I'll be a good father and forget.the person I used to be
Ayden Richardson
Cardio and hiit if only for lose weight
Brandon Sullivan
Vodka Soda, hold the vodka. Lime for garnish.
P.S. roli is gay
Nicholas Jackson
Club soda or seltzer water on the rocks with 2 limes, .... looks like vodka or gin... nobody needs to know :-D
Ich habe vor etwa einem Jahr Deutsch anfangen zu lernen, weil ich eine Deutsche Freunden hatte und ich wollte mit ihrem Vater sprechen können, der nur Deutsch sprach. Mein Rat ist Duolingo zu benutzen aber nicht zu darauf verlassen. Es ist gut für das Üben der Grammatik aber der Wortschatz, der es verwenden, zu einfach ist, also du musst auch ziemlich schwieriger Bücher lesen und manchmal mit anderen Leuten sprechen. Benutze ein Kindle mit einem automatischen Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch zusammen mit einem guten Apps wie Reverso und Leo. Du wirst bald verstehen. Ich habe Deutsch Lernen für nur ein Jahr lohnender als alle meine zehn Jahre Französisch lernen gefunden. Nur letzte Woche hatte ich ein Gutes Gespräch mit einem Deutschen auf dem Sessellift , als ich Skifahren bin.
Jaxson Harris
Get liver disease.
Kayden Peterson
Also, speaking German more often will looxmaxed your cheek muscles.
Hunter Rivera
kys
Tyler Adams
I'm planning on using the Elliptical and Cycling machine but don't know how long and what is Hiit?
Matthew Gonzalez
The short version is that I'm not American and that's just how it works here
Nathaniel Morris
Don't be like that man. We all gonna make it We all gonna be better without getting to that point
Gavin Turner
I got liver disease at like 23 from drinking. Shit will make you stop drinking man.
also I learned that pretty much anybody who drinks a more than 2-3 drinks/day probably has liver disease and just doesn't know it. Also soda pop is bad as fuck for your liver.
Main point is, protect your liver. No point of consuming any poisons, and alcohol is surprisingly toxic.
Elijah Myers
Google HIIT, is! effective and not that complicated.
Jonathan Mitchell
Yeah I agree. I may not see that since i'm so fucked up right now but I sincerely hope you to get better and be the best person yoy can from what your working on right now. Seriously
Kevin Carter
Australian/Kiwi by any chance? It's relatively common down here.
Jacob Peterson
I'm all up to receive 2019 kicking hard. I started a diet a week ago and I'm already 2kg down. Im very dedicated with what I eat and I'm very very picky. Also I got closer to my degree after of like a year and a half of going to nowhere, just in the last month. 2018 was shit, my grandma died because of cancer, and my dog drowned in the pool, and I was the one who found it and did my best to reanimate it. I loved that dog, like 15 fucking years with me. The dog was aware of that pool, been there for like 7 years now. Still can't believe it, and gets me really depressed sometimes. Every glimpse I catch at the corner of the eye makes me think it's still there. 2019 it's going to be a new me. I'm gonna get fit I swear. Also I started Accutane so that pesky acne from my back will leave. I'm gonna leave my shitty job and aim for something more related to what I'm studying, no matter the pay. I've got a trip to Europe with friends on July and it's going to be a damn good experience. Not worried of not having a gf. Not hurried yet. Time will tell. Come at me 2019
Joshua Jenkins
Returning to school after real world responsibility all school is easy mode
Austin Phillips
I need the answer user
Dylan Cook
thx. I actually made a thread about it here and some doctor responded, telling me to do 20/4 IF, eat more broccoli, cut carbs, and remove fructose from my diet entirely. I followed his advice and my labs improved and my symptoms mostly went away. I'm also taking NAC and TUDCA.
nope, I'm Canadian. I also work with hazardous chemicals, so that might be part of the problem. Another thing I've learned from reading the medical literature is that most toxic chemicals are 10x more toxic if you also consume EtOH.
sounds like you're actually hydrated. salt help w/ water retention.
Liam Johnson
You seem to know alot of things. How do I eliminate alcohol of my body?
Brandon Brown
don't drink it...?
Jose Jenkins
Good advice
Robert Young
Free correction:
Ich habe vor etwa einem Jahr angefangen Deutsch zu lernen, weil ich eine deutsche Freundin hatte und ich wollte mich mit ihrem Vater unterhalten können, der nur Deutsch spricht. Ich empfehle Duolingo zu benutzen, aber man sollte sich nicht darauf verlassen. Es ist gut für das Üben der Grammatik, aber der Wortschatz, den es verwendet, ist zu einfach, also musst du auch schwierigere Bücher lesen und manchmal mit anderen Leuten sprechen. Benutze ein Kindle mit einem automatischen Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch zusammen mit guten Apps wie Reverso oder Leo. Du wirst bald vieles verstehen. Ich habe das eine Jahr, in dem ich Deutsch gelernt habe, als lohnender empfunden, als alle meine zehn Jahre Französisch. Erst letzte Woche hatte ich ein gutes Gespräch mit einem Deutschen auf dem Sessellift, als ich Skifahren war.
Nicholas Cox
Redpill me on full cream milk you niggers. I keep hearing that it's bad for your T but I can't find any sources backing it up. I fucking love milk and milkshakes but I'll give it up if it's hindering my T levels. Also asking for general advice on how to maximize T I guess.
Brayden Russell
dankeschön, deutsche user.
Kayden Kelly
Gonna follow up, any advice on how to quit cheat days? I really want to stop. At this point, I don't even enjoy them anymore, and I feel like the only reason I do them anymore is cause it's just a bad habit at this point.
Chase Smith
Lost 140 pounds, lost 20 inches on waist (54-->34) and got more fat to lose, nearly in healthy range, then to swap fat for muscle this year :)
