We’re still five months away from New Year’s Eve, but gay and bi guys on Reddit are already making resolutions to better their lives.
The online conversation started when a Redditor asked, “What positive steps are you taking to create a better tomorrow for yourself?”
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“I’ve realized that I am not a very healthy person,” the original poster wrote. “I’m addicted to hookup and dating apps, I abuse alcohol, I don’t eat well or sleep enough, and I mistreat those around me. So I’ve decided that I am going to start doing some things to improve my life.”
His goals? “Floss every morning and every night. Make my bed every morning. Get back into therapy. Meditate twice a week. Have more patience with my family. Do some form of exercise for 30 minutes each day.”
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The Redditor’s question garnered dozens of answers, and here are some of our favorite (lightly edited) self-improvement ideas:
- “I asked my employer for a raise and gave them clear reasons why I should get it.”
- “I am getting out there and meeting people, even when it does not seem ‘ideal.’ We all have to start somewhere and somehow.”
- “Stop being on my phone so much.”
- “Fostering relationships with people I think will be a positive influence to have in my life.”
- “Trying to accept my looks as they are and not feel inferior to muscular guys.”
- “Write a little bit every day, whether for a big project or for something for myself.”
- “Establish more distance and communication breaks from toxic family members.”
- “I take a 2–3 mile walk along the beach every night and soak in how great life is.”
- “Regular STI screenings.”
- “I’m putting myself out there by doing the opposite of what you’re doing: downloading my apps and putting myself out there.”
Best of luck to all these gents!
