Matira, Gladys P.

ARC-5102
General Psychology

70 Things that I Don’t Want to Forget

1. One of the things I don’t want to forget are the memories I had with my grandfather
who already passed away.
2. The happy and proud expressions of my parents and family when I told them that
I was to be the Valedictorian of our batch back in Elementary is still fresh in my
memories.
3. I don’t want to forget the moment when I delivered my Valedictorian speech when
I was in Elementary.
4. The moment I decided to take up my current course, BS Architecture, is one
memory that I treasure up to this moment.
5. Also, I don’t want to forget the times when I voluntarily serve the church since those
are the moments that I can give back to God, even though small efforts.
6. I’ll never forget the late-night practices for the Himigsikan, an annual Christmas-
themed Group Singing contest at University of Batangas – High School (HS)
Department, because those were the happy moments wherein our whole class
was bonded with the same goal—winning.
7. There were the bonding moments with my closest friends in College and I know
that wouldn’t forget that.
8. I know that I won’t forget the time when I accidentally slipped in front of the
Bookstore back in HS, in front of many passing students. It was plain embarrassing
and funny that I’m sure to tell the tale to my future children.
9. I’ll never forget when I was reprimanded by my Grade 1 teacher for having bad
handwriting. I decided to improve my handwriting skills and I can say that it is much
better now.
10. I used to stay at my Elementary school’s library in the morning before my afternoon
class and I don’t want to forget the memories of reading almost all the books there.
11. I don’t want to forget about the anonymous letter I received when I was in High
School saying that I’ve changed. It really made me rethink about my recent actions
and realized that it was half-true. I still don’t know who the sender was.
12. When we were in HS, one of our classmates was ‘possessed’ by an unknown
entity. It was our monthly exam and we were all distracted due to what happened.
Though it was scary, I don’t want to forget that.
13. When I was in Grade One, I was reprimanded by my adviser for spilling her lunch
on her table while I was busy playing with my classmate. I learned to be more prim
and proper after that.
14. I don’t want to forget about the Architecture JS Prom that I have recently attended
for it was a magical night that I spent with my classmates.
15. I’ll never forget the times when I was still texting this schoolmate from HS and it
was all sweet. Turns out that he was gay which I’ve learned while I was in College.
16. I don’t want to forget my HS classmates especially when we performed pranks on
our fellow classmates or other schoolmates. Those times were fun and enjoyable.
17. I don’t want to forget about the time when I received very low marks on a major
test on a Math subject and I had to work twice as hard just to pull it back up.
Thankfully, it was worth it.
18. I don’t want to forget why I wanted to become an architect and that is to make my
parents and family proud of me, especially my late grandfather.
19. Staring at how buildings affect the natural environment inspired me to study about
organic architecture and I’ll never forget that.
20. I remember looking and observing the houses at Taal, Batangas, seeing how old
they were yet preserved. I also want to design a building that can withstand time.
21. I’ll never forget seeing a rundown Waterpark sign at Manila. It was a happy yet sad
sign due to the rust slowly eating away at the signboard.
22. Whenever I go to Manila, I often look out the window to see the squatter’s area. It
constantly reminds me of how destructed Manila is.
23. I don’t want to forget the time when I watched a movie in the cinemas alone for the
first time. It made me feel a sense of independence from that simple act alone.
24. Back when I was in HS, I was strolling around the city with my friends when we
saw this old beggar who asked us for alms. I’ll never forget that I gave him a 20-
peso bill which was supposed to be for my savings.
25. I won’t forget when I was asked by my crush to dance during the Grad Ball back in
HS.
26. I don’t want to forget about my HS best friends whom I still have contact with until
now.
27. I don’t want to forget my birthday present when I was in elementary, a big Garfield
plush toy. It is still on display until now.
28. I won’t forget about my first design of a house back in HS.
29. I don’t want to forget about that one time when I forgot my wallet at home, I had to
explain it to the driver of the jeep I was on and he kindly gave me a free trip plus a
twenty so that I can go home safely.
30. Once, I bought a bread from a convenience store near the school and I won’t forget
that while I was walking back to the school, I noticed that it already had molds. I
threw it away.
31. I was walking down the street while holding a newly bought banana cue for
merienda when a group of Badjaos happened to pass by. One snatched the
banana cue and I wasn’t able to chase after them.
32. I don’t want to forget about the advice of my parents to us that we should treasure
our education because it was our inheritance from them.
33. I don’t want to forget about chasing at a chicken for running away with my newly
washed bra because its brand was Triumph and wasn’t fully paid yet.
34. I don’t want to forget about the times when we cooked food on a stone stove with
wood as charcoal.
35. I’ll never forget having to walk from my school to SM back when the Calumpang
Bridge was still collapsed.
36. I remember having to board the boats faring by the river because the pontoon
bridge was still unavailable that time.
37. I don’t want to forget about the time when I received an anonymous prank call and
my older sister berated the caller until the caller had to hang up after uttering a
stunned apology.
38. I’ll never forget about the day I had diarrhea before a declamation contest. It was
my first contest.
39. I don’t want to forget this major fight with my friend which I had this College.
40. I don’t want to forget the reason why I started to study Architecture.
41. I don’t want to forget what my nephew told me about sharing.
42. I’ll never forget when I almost fainted before a thesis defense during HS due to
being nervous.
43. I’ll never forget the time when I was a journalist for our HS publication and the
contests we won.
44. I’ll never forget being part of the broadcasting team during a contest in HS.
45. I don’t want to forget about the memories I had during Elementary, especially my
friends.
46. I don’t want to forget when I accidentally peed on my uniform because I had to wait
a long line before using the rest room in school.
47. I don’t want to forget the first time I had my period when I thought I was injured.
48. I don’t want to forget about how proud I was of the achievements of my younger
siblings.
49. I’ll never forget a major fight my younger sister and I had over a hairbrush.
50. I don’t want to forget about the teachings of my late grandfather to me and my
siblings.
51. I don’t want to forget about my goal of giving my parents the comfortable lifestyle
they deserve.
52. I don’t want to forget about receiving a surprise birthday party from my College
friends and it made me feel special and loved.
53. I don’t want to forget about how God gave me a light push in the back when I was
ready to give up on my studies.
54. I don’t want to forget the hardships I encountered while completing my
requirements for MAJOR and MINOR subjects.
55. I don’t want to forget working during the summer as part the SPES just to earn a
scholarship and save money in order to help my parents.
56. I don’t want to forget the times when I had to sleep at the living room because the
bedroom was too crowded to study at.
57. I’ll never forget having to come from the hospital to school and going back to the
hospital again after.
58. I don’t want to forget the way my late grandfather smiled at me when I made him
proud of my accomplishments.
59. I don’t want to forget the way my parents hugged me when I came down the stage
after delivering my Valedictorian speech during Elementary.
60. I don’t want to forget about the cruelty of the society to mentally disturbed beggars
in the street.
61. I’ll never forget the time I was operated in appendicitis. That was my first time.
62. I don’t want to forget the most embarrassing moment when I’ll fall from the jeep.
That made me stronger.
63. I’ll never forget the time when my grandfather is suffering and seem to die. That
was the saddest part of my life.
64. I don’t want to forget my press conference memories when I was a writer.
65. I’ll never forget the time I hugged my mother for the first time.
66. I don’t want to forget the time my teacher in elementary scolded me. That made
me learn.
67. I’ll never forget the advices of my grandfather.
68. I’ll never forget the time I’ve been in Cebu and Bohol. That was the most far places
I’ve been went to.
69. I’ll never forget the time I always cry because I’m tired of everything. That made
me strive harder.
70. I don’t want to forget my most successful days.

70 Motivations to Keep Going

1. One motivation that I use to keep going is that I want to make my family proud of
me. I want to achieve my goals not only for myself but also for my parents,
grandparents, and siblings.
2. Another motivation is the dream of being called Architect in the future. The sweet
victory of hearing it before my name keeps me going.
3. Whenever I remember that I need to help in supporting my younger siblings with
their education, I keep motivating myself to study and work harder.
4. I know that God is guiding me all throughout my struggles and hardships. This is
enough to keep me going every day.
5. I often tell myself that problems wouldn’t come my way if God didn’t know that I
have the strength to conquer it.
6. Even when faced with failure, I pick myself up and remind myself why I started.
7. Never say ‘Never’ because even the impossible can become possible when the
right amount of effort is exerted to succeed.
8. There is no hard work that doesn’t pay off and this is what I constantly remind
myself when things are tough.
9. Quitting is not an option for me because I have my goals clearly embedded in my
heart and mind.
10. I chose Architecture as my course because I want my original design and ideas to
be recognized by all people in the world.
11. I have vast concern towards the continuous destruction of the environment due to
reckless establishments of buildings. I study Architecture for I want to impart new
and ingenious ways of constructing buildings with the lessened risk of destruction.
12. In the future, I want to design my dream house for our family. This is one of my
motivations.
13. Whenever I stay up late to finish my projects or to study, I constantly tell myself
that everything will be worth it in the end.
14. The idea of me holding that diploma in my hands and finally graduating pushes me
harder to work for my goals.
15. I keep reminding myself to be passionate about my work.
16. When I feel down, I keep asking myself why I started and when I have the answer,
I continue.
17. I write my goals down on my journal so that I can read it when I am losing sight.
18. I sometimes watch motivational videos from Youtube to help me keep going.
19. I constantly remind myself of how lucky I am compared to those who weren’t given
the opportunity to live their life the way they wanted.
20. I want to make this world a better place through my efforts, no matter how small it
is.
21. I always start small with my goals before going big because I know that the steps
to success is step-by-step, not one big leap.
22. I try to share my goals with those whom I trust so that they can also give me
constant reminders.
23. I always try to imagine myself as the Architect I dream to be.
24. I usually take short breaks like watching a movie to avoid burnouts.
25. I reward myself sometimes so that I can feel like my hard work is paying off.
26. I try to become a role model towards my younger siblings so that I’ll be motivated
to do better than usual.
27. They say that I might be dreaming too big. I just say, watch me make my big
dreams happen.
28. I also read inspiring quotes from successful people.
29. Whenever I have doubts, I squash it start using it as an advantage and motivation.
30. I have a personal contract hidden somewhere within my wallet, a contract I have
with myself along with the conditions I have to meet.
31. Only I am responsible for my life and I see to it that I keep myself in check
especially with achieving goals.
32. Whenever I am compared to others, I use it as a motivation to do better than the
other party.
33. Some relatives have doubted me and tried to dictate my choices but I know and I
believe that I can prove them wrong.
34. I always tell myself that I am proud of my accomplishments.
35. I recognize the feeling of discontentment with one’s work and I don’t stop working
until I know that I am satisfied.
36. Whenever I feel distracted, I open up my journal and read my goals list.
37. I have my own “Yes, but” list wherein I weigh the pros and cons of my actions.
38. I refocus myself by looking at my family picture to remind myself of our dreams.
39. I sometimes try to fool myself into thinking that I am not tired even though my body
says otherwise.
40. Even when I am sick, I push myself to finish my tasks. Only after this can I rest.
41. I am a strong believer of “Mind over matter”.
42. I know that I dream big but I keep my goals simple and attainable.
43. I often dedicate appreciation moments with myself so that I can refresh my
motivation.
44. I often have to remind myself that I need to mature in order to reach success.
45. I use my failures as motivation to strive better.
46. I usually don’t settle for doing things the old way and keep the spice going by
inventing new alternatives.
47. I remind myself of the feeling of achieving a success that you worked hard for.
48. I remind myself of the past to keep me motivated in the present and work hard for
the future.
49. I avoid procrastinations as much as I can.
50. I strongly believe the motto of Nike, “Just do it.”
51. In doing my work, I often like it to good things like listening to my favorite music
and such.
52. Before settling for an output, I have to impress myself first and I am my strictest
critique.
53. I use the words “choose to” before my anticipated task so that I know that I really
am choosing to take action.
54. Sometimes, it’s all about the perspective. It is not hard if you don’t call it ‘hard’.
55. I keep my body and mind healthy while working because it is my biggest
investment.
56. I always play to my strengths so that work will get easier.
57. As much as I want to avoid mistakes, I know that I can’t. But I learn from it.
58. I eliminate negative thoughts from my head and allow only the positive ones to
remain.
59. Never, ever quit is my motto in life.
60. No matter how hard the work might be, I remind myself to find pleasure again
through rewards to myself.
61. I smile at myself in the mirror and tell myself to keep going.
62. I do light exercises before starting my day to keep myself active.
63. I set up challenges for myself so that I’ll be motivated to work hard to beat it.
64. I approach problems in new ways instead of using an old one all the time.
65. Always think of a happy thought.
66. Think all the reasons behind why you need to keep going.
67. Think all the hardships of your parents.
68. Put God always in your life.
69. Think of the part you become successful.
70. Look at the successful stories.

70 Ways to Show My Emotions

1. I smile whenever I feel happy or someone made me happy.

2. I cry whenever I feel sad or down.
3. I frown when I feel irritated about something. Or someone.
4. I can also cry whenever I feel extremely happy.
5. I sing when I am feeling joyful.
6. I laugh whenever I hear a good joke.
7. I express my revulsion by acting disgusted over the object of concern.
8. My palms often sweat profusely whenever I feel nervous over performing a certain
task.
9. I clench my teeth when I am trying to suppress my anger towards someone or
something.
10. I appear coy and playful when I play with my younger cousins.
11. I don a dark expression when I feel I am disappointed with myself.
12. I draw to express my emotions whether I’m happy or sad.
13. I doodle on my notebook when I am bored in class.
14. I often dance crazily when I’m totally happy.
15. When I receive good news, I can hug the bearer of the news.
16. I sometimes shout when I am really angry.
17. I handle things roughly when I am annoyed with what I am doing.
18. I just keep my mouth shut when I am furious because I don’t want to regret what I
might say.
19. I just stare at the green fields when I am feeling stressed.
20. I can become aggressive to an offender.
21. I tremble whenever I feel really scared or nervous.
22. I sleep whenever I am feeling really stressed out.
23. I often listen to my favorite music to lighten up my low moods.
24. I watch light movies to brighten up my day.
25. I often smile at myself in the mirror to start up the long day.
26. My pulse races whenever I feel startled or afraid.
27. I become speechless when overly surprised.
28. I feel like throwing up whenever my anxiety levels are on the rise.
29. I ignore people when I am annoyed with them just to stabilize my moods.
30. I applaud people when I think that they are amazing.
31. I glare at people when I think that they are being awful.
32. I distract myself from stress by doing monotonous tasks.
33. I often use an adult coloring book to express my emotions through colors.
34. I sometimes say bad things about things or people I hate.
35. When I receive blessings, I often go to church to express my gratitude.
36. I sing loudly with the choir to raise my praises to God.
37. I sometimes do face dance in front of the mirror when I feel crazy or silly.
38. My stomach hurts whenever I’m anticipating for the results of exams.
39. I feel grumpier whenever I have menstruation or monthly period.
40. I eat chocolates whenever I feel depressed.
41. I watch movies to distract myself from stress.
42. I laugh heartily at good jokes to release endorphins and make myself happier.
43. I treat myself to good food when I am feeling celebratory.
44. I stroll inside the mall and do window shopping just to pass time.
45. I walk with my back straight whenever I feel confident during a particular moment.
46. I stand tall to make myself courageous and powerful.
47. I am sometimes argumentative when I want to get my point across.
48. I felt despair and grief when my late grandfather passed away.
49. I felt sympathy for my grandmother when this happened.
50. I force myself to smile despite the pain because I know that it might help.
51. I feel disappointed when I know that my work is unsatisfactory.
52. I tap my feet whenever I feel anxious/nervous.
53. I scratch the back of my head when I’m unsure of the answer to the question I was
asked.
54. I do light exercises before starting my day to keep myself active.
55. I sometimes hit the person beside me when feeling extremely happy.
56. I often go the person I trust the most and ask them for a hug when I feel down.
57. When feeling depressed, I go sing at the karaoke and let it all out.
58. I sometimes talk to our dog and hug it when feeling sad.
59. I dance around the house while doing some chores.
60. I etch drawings on armchairs when extremely bored.
61. I can show that I’m angry in a way I don’t talk to my enemy.
62. When I’m quiet, I’m sad.
63. When I’m quiet, I’m angry.
64. When I’m crying, I’m tired of everything.
65. I sing at times I’m bored.
66. I room around the house when I’m tired.
67. I can show my emotions through verbal.
68. I can show that I’m glad when I smile.
69. I can show I’m enjoying when I’m laugh.
70. I can show that I’m afraid when I’m trembling.

70 Ways I’m Intelligent

1. I believe that flexibility is equivalent to intelligence. I often find ways to adjust to

different situations through my ingenious ways.
2. Even through cramming, I find time to fit everything into my schedule in order to
achieve my goal. This makes me time wise.
3. Also, I know how to spend my money wisely only on the things that are vital and
necessary to my needs. This is me being cost wise.
4. Even with limited resources, I can conjure an outcome that is equally presentable
and exceptional for I am crafty.
5. I can come up with my own definition of an unfamiliar word just by deriving it from
how it was used in the sentence.
6. I express my opinions over recent and relevant news because I know that I also
have to be aware of the current events in the world.
7. I usually don’t settle for doing things the old way and keep the spice going by
inventing new alternatives.
8. I see every situation as a challenge to improve myself.
9. When I believe that I can finish a task, I actually find it easier to finish the task.
10. I can make inferences about the mood of a person through body language.
11. I socialize with people smartly by observing their characteristics during a
conversation.
12. I analyze myself if I can take on tasks alone. And if I can’t, I ask for help.
13. I tend to charm people by saying witty jokes.
14. I am often sarcastic towards people especially when they cannot see the obvious.
15. I make an effort to get my ideas across when working in a group.
16. I am sometimes argumentative when I want the other party to see my point.
17. I sometimes correct someone else when they are wrong.
18. I correct my own mistakes and learn from it.
19. I know that I have no knowledge of everything that is why I rely on experts on the
subject matter.
20. When forced to act as a leader, I become more mature about my decision-making
and putting forth ideas.
21. I use my cellphone to access the internet and google things that I don’t understand.
22. I often refer to my dictionary app to search for unfamiliar words.
23. I prefer playing logic and strategic games rather than others with no sense.
24. I read books to stock up my knowledge.
25. I welcome fresh ideas when suggested by other people and discuss it with them.
26. I don’t settle for one option or plan alone. I often ready three or more for sure.
27. I listen to classical music to improve my attention and focus when studying.
28. When I want to research on something, I read dozens of books and make
comparisons for each on the topic.
29. I watch lifehacks from YouTube and it helps me deal with everyday tasks inside
the house.
30. Sometimes, I travel to unknown destinations to learn from experience.
31. Although I fail sometimes, I make sure to pull myself back up and try again.
32. I know when to invest time and when to not.
33. I watch the news to be well versed about the current happenings around me.
34. I approach problems in new ways instead of using an old one all the time.
35. I set up challenges for myself so that I’ll be motivated to work hard to beat it.
36. I train my brain to be calm in every situation by using a timer to set up time intervals
per task.
37. I doodle on the back of my notebook and unleash my creativity.
38. I sometimes write poems when I feel poetic to exercise my brain.
39. I talk to myself in English sometimes to keep myself fluent in the language.
40. I always try to learn something new to keep myself busy.
41. I sometimes watch tutorial videos about things that I am curious about.
42. I engage in group discussions so that I can absorb new ideas.
43. I allow others to constructively criticize my work so that I can learn about my
strengths and weaknesses.
44. I allow others to point out my mistakes in order for me to learn.
45. I talk to older people because I know that they possess vast knowledge compared
to the youth.
46. I read books about everything that I am interested in.
47. I search the internet for fun facts so that I can increase my general knowledge.
48. I engage in morning walks to stimulate my brain for the day ahead.
49. I listen to relaxing music so that I can rewire my brain to be calmer and sharper.
50. I eat healthy foods because I know that my brain needs it.
51. I drink a lot of water to stay hydrated especially during hot weathers.
52. I watch documentaries every now and then because it is interesting.
53. Instead of thinking of complex ways to solve a problem, I find the easiest ways to
solve them.
54. I try to get enough rest by sleeping early and rising early the next day.
 55. Even though I hate math, I have a math game app on my phone to practice on and
not become rusty.
56. When studying, I often make up my own diagrams and mnemonics to study better.
57. I sometimes play the Rubik’s cube to get my brain working actively.
58. If I can, I try as much to avoid sugar because it affects the short-term memory.
59. I try to improve my vocabulary by quizzing myself using the dictionary app.
60. I usually answer Crossword puzzles from newspapers to improve my knowledge.
61. I listen to the conversation of others around me and absorb new information.
62. I play video games that are more educational than violent.
63. I’m intelligent in a way a can answer easily the exam.
64. I’m intelligent in a way I can express myself clearly.
65. I listen carefully to understand the lesson.
66. I read lot of articles to gain information.
67. I watch useful videos to gain information.
68. I’m intelligent in a way that I can speak to the public clearly.
69. I’m intelligent in a way I’m fond of reading magazines, etc.
70. I often ask things to whom I know have knowledge on my field.
70 Weird Facts About Me
70 Weird Facts About Me

1. I like arranging my things according to color like paper clips.

2. I can't swallow a capsule or tablet so I crush and mix with water before drinking it
3. I can eat raw pasta and noodles
4. I mix raw egg, salt and rice together and eat it for breakfast
5. I don't like crumpled papers. I usually tear them even if it's blank and clean
6. I can't sleep without a pillow beside me
7. I love things that are in perfect shape and in even number
8. I shampoo my hair 2 times every bath
9. I count how many times I pour the water when taking a bath
10. I don't eat siopao.
11. I don't want to hear the word phlegm or anything related to it. It makes me
nauseous.
12. I like fury stuffs
13. I love to watch pimple popping videos
14. Sometimes I rub sandpaper into my skin it makes me feel satisfied
15. I smell the gasoline when we come by a gas station
16. I converse with animals especially cats when I'm bored
17. I always open a pentel pen and smell the scent of the ink
18. I put coffee on rice when I eat
19. I wake up between 2am to 3am to do nothing.
20. I can make myself wake up at a particular time by willing it as I fall asleep.
21. I pretend that people are watching what I’m seeing as if they are looking through
my eyes
22. When listening to music, I often day dream about me being the one who's singing
it to impress people.
23. I feel a buzz in my head every time someone turns on a TV even though I can’t
see them or hearing them doing it.
24. I love watching shows about weddings but I don't want to have a wedding myself.
25. I'm studying French but have never been to France.
26. I overtip at restaurants because I don't want the staff to think I'm a poor tipper.
27. I really want a bonzai tree but no one ever believes me when I say it.
28. I have two entire drawers full of socks. I buy them compulsively.
29. I have more conversations with myself on a daily basis than anyone else
30. The first thing I notice about people is the way they walk
31. I love trees. I talk to trees, give them names and have conversations with them.
32. If something bad happens to me while I am wearing a certain piece of jewelry, i
deem it unlucky and blame it then I shun it to the back of my closet till i decide to
forgive it.
33. I cannot stand the sound of silverware rubbing against each other
34. I'm scared of frog
35. After a bath or shower, I HAVE to put body lotion on unless, I freak out.
36. I can’t pee if anyone else is in the room...
37. I feel bad for EVERYTHING, like if I choose a certain piece of bread but then
change my mind I would feel bad for the first piece of bread so I have the first one.
38. I can’t have my feet on the floor during a horror movie
39. I hate odd numbers because i feel bad for the 1 that doesn't have a pair
40. I have the worst memory, I have to write everything down, my home is filled with
little post it notes
41. I can eat a lot and never gain weight.
42. I can make my voice to where it sounds kinda like a male
43. When I'm alone, I sometimes walk around in my bedroom in the dark, while
daydreaming and ranting about my day to myself.
44. I have a deep and inexplicable connection to the Ocean and the Sea... I often have
vivid dream of being an underwater creature of a deep blue world perhaps I was
in a past life.
45. I prefer hand written letters over E-mail.
46. If left alone, I can read an entire book in a day.
47. I keep an organized shopping cart throughout my grocery shopping excursions. I
detest a messy cart.
48. I kept a pet worm as kid for an entire summer. He lived in a coffee can and I called
him Wormie. I cried when he died.
49. I’m easily distracted by things that sparkle or things that are out of the ordinary.
50. I have two phobias one of heights and the other is of accidentally killing someone
while driving a car.
51. I would like to donate one of my organs but I’d like to choose the type of person
that gets it.
52. I brush my teeth with warm/hot water.
53. I enjoy reading and writing, which explains why I edit the wiki.
54. I have no idea what I want to do with my life except devote it to a quest for
knowledge.
55. I consider myself average in every single way even though I'm decent enough at
some stuff.
56. I have a tendency to talk to myself when I'm in my room by myself.
57. I hate using memes, but i own a t-shirt of one.
58. I love studying about beer, cocktails, and drugs, but i don't drink/use any of this
stuff.
59. I pour 2 packets of sugar in a soda before drinking it.
60. I do this thing where I always try to reply to people and have conversations using
only movie quotes.
61. I like to dip my pizza in ketchup.
62. I sort of have an obsession to do different accents, like Russian and Scottish.
63. I have a keener and more sensitive sense of hearing than most people.
 64. I always try to tell my dog telepathically that it’s ok to speak English to me in hopes
we'd form a special bond because of it.
65. Whenever I'm alone with someone I picture myself killing them, like in elevators
and stuff.
66. When I look me in the eyes in the mirror I sometimes forget my name and who i
am for a moment.
67. Instead of flipping the bird when somebody pisses me off, I give them an ironic
'thumbs up'
68. I pretend to text people when I’m with friends or alone near people so that it seems
like I socialize a lot.
69. When I'm leaving a building or something I walk faster and look at my watch as if
I only have 5 or so seconds until the building explodes.
70. I sometimes pretend that I’m deaf so I can’t hear my siblings bickering.

70 Ways to Deal with Stress

70 Ways to Deal with Stress
1. Getting up 15 minutes earlier helps reduce stress as it gives you an extra 15
minutes to get your things done further reducing the time pressure.
2. Prepare for the morning the night before. This way, your nerves will be calm and
relaxed the coming day knowing that you are ready to face the day.
3. Avoid tight fitting clothes. While dealing with stress, the last thing you want at the
moment is worrying about how you look like with the tight clothes you’re wearing.
4. Avoid relying on chemical aids like coffee, alcohol beverages, and such. This way,
you’re preventing yourself to be reliant on short term solutions and adding another
layer of stress when acquiring them.
5. Don’t rely heavily on memory, learn to write things down so that you won’t get
worked up when you are having a hard time remembering important stuffs.
6. Say no more often. Declining on possible commitment or favours simulates the
feeling of getting away from heavy responsibilities and it’s really a feel-good
experience.
7. Set priorities in your life. This way, you’ll know what to take care of first.
8. Avoid negative people since it spreads faster than happiness, be sure to not get
caught unto its web.
9. Use time wisely. There’s nothing more stressful than doing extra work for not using
your time well.
10. Simplify your meal times. The dilemma of deciding where to eat, what to eat, how
much to spend takes a toll on you after as it takes energy to think.
11. Anticipate your needs before it arises. It’s better to be prepared than to be
convenient.
12. Repair anything that doesn’t work properly. By this, it saves you the trouble of
stressing yourself when you needed to use something.
13. Ask for help with the jobs you dislike to lighten your load and to calm your nerves
a little.
14. Break large tasks into bite size portions so that. Seeing it in a smaller scale is less
intimidating than seeing it in a larger scale.
15. Change your perspective when looking at problems. Take them as if they are
challenges.
16. Look at challenges differently. Look at it as a way to improve yourself for the future
so that you’ll be prepared to take the future hurdles.
17. Smile! Even if you have to fake it, just smile. It also elevates your mood.
18. Be prepared when the rain pours. Always bring an umbrella.
19. Tickle a baby if you can. It is scientifically proven that the laughter of babies
elevates the mood of a person. It helps reduce your stress by little proportions.
20. Pet a friendly dog or cat. Petting animals helps regulate your heartbeat and it eases
your blood flow.
21. Leave the questions you can’t answer. Don’t stress yourself on matters you can’t
answer. It’ll be never ending.
22. Look for a silver lining, learn to look at the positive side of things to brighten your
mood or to cheer yourself up.
23. Say nice something to someone or learn to compliment people. It’s a good
conversation starter and a simple good exchange of conversation never hurts.
24. If you feel relaxed taking a walk in the rain, do so. The sense of clarity it gives is
unmatched and it helps ease the burden you’re carrying.
25. Schedule play time into every day. Learn to take things lightly so it doesn’t take a
mental toll on you.
26. Be aware on the decisions you make. Once it’s made, it’ll be very hard to revoke
it so take the time to prevent it.
27. Believe in yourself. When you’re left with no one else by your side, you’ll be left
with you and yourself. So, learn to trust yourself.
28. Stop saying negative things to yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself! Learn to
accept things for what they are, don’t linger on the past and move on. There are
brighter days on your way.
29. Visualize yourself winning. Having that kind of vision makes you believe that you
can do it. It empowers you to make it into reality.
30. Develop your sense of humour. Being able to make other people happy also
makes you happy. The intrinsic reward is unmatched.
31. Have goals for yourself and achieve them one by one! Doing so, it raises your
confidence and esteem a notch higher.
32. Say “hello” to strangers. Strike a conversation with strangers. Maybe it’ll help you
release some stress by talking it out.
33. Ask a friend for a hug. Scientists have proven that hugs can reduce stress as our
body releases dopamine when we hug someone that reduces stress.
34. Look up at the stars once in a while. The disorganized pattern, the glow and the
shapes give a sense of ease the longer you look at it.
35. Practice breathing slowly. Breathing slowly resets your breathing pattern and helps
regulate your blood flow so that it flows properly where it needed to flow.
36. Read a poem. Reading a poem, you can relate to lighten the stress you are
experiencing as you can emotionally tone with the poem lines and it helps you
release some toxicity out of your system.
37. Listen to a symphony. Specific cords or sounds, simulates a sense of calmness.
38. Do a brand-new thing. Experience things you haven’t do. Breaking out of your
routine once in a while is healthy for your body and mental state.
39. Stop a bad habit. Maybe it’ll be the habit that will lessen the stress you have.
40. Find support from others. Knowing that you are not alone assures yourself that
there will be people behind your back that you can run to.
41. Ask someone to be your “vent-partner” to help you relieves stress when you feel
like you are so fed up with life.
42. Do it today. Finishing tasks now is an accomplishment to lighten your burdens.
43. Work at being cheerful and optimistic. Once you set your mind to it, doing things
will be a breeze for you to finish.
44. Do everything in moderation like everything else. Getting overworked becomes
toxic in the long run so manage yourself.
45. Strive for excellence not perfection. Producing perfect output doesn’t always
equate to success. Plus, striving for perfection is very tedious and mentally
draining.
46. Learn to appreciate work of arts. Maybe you’ll find inspiration from them to fuel
your fire.
47. Plant a tree. Channel your energy to something useful and to also take your mind
from being stressed.
48. Practice grace under pressure. It’s the same as being prepared for any challenges
or problems that will arise.
49. Stand up and stretch. By doing so, you’re allowing your blood to flow fluently to
your extremities and to your whole body.
50. Always have a plan B. Being assured that you have a second plan is an assurance
to yourself, increasing your confidence to work.
51. Memorize a joke. You won’t know when you’ll need it but it’ll be pretty handy when
the time comes when someone needed to laugh.
52. Be responsible for your feelings. Know what you are feeling, regulate yourself.
You’re the only one who can truly understand yourself better than anyone.
53. Know your limitations and accept them whole heartedly. By doing so, you know
which tasks you can do and you cannot. Things you can accomplish and tasks
you’ll need help with.
54. Keep a journal. By doing so, you’ll have an emotional outlet whenever you needed
to release some extreme emotions that you are keeping inside.
55. Remember that you always have options. Not having a 3rd option doesn’t mean
your choices are limited to only 2 options. You can create your own options.
Empower yourself!
56. Have a support network of people, things and place so that you can always go to
them when you’re getting emotionally unstable to regulate your emotion.
57. Quit trying to fix other people. Put yourself first before other people. Care for
yourself more.
58. Get enough sleep. Having less sleep puts you in an irritable mood for the day and
every bump will feel like a long hump when you encounter them.
59. Talk less and listen more. A reply isn’t what is always needed. Sometimes having
someone to listen is plenty than having someone to talk to.
60. Freely praise other people. It doesn’t hurt to do so and it puts you to the track of
happiness bit by bit.
61. Practice meditation. Sit properly, close your eyes and proper breathing will do as
it helps you re-channel your energy.
62. Try aromatherapy to soothe your nose. Smelling new smells slightly lighten your
feeling.
63. Get a massage. Getting your body pressure points pressed relaxes your body and
a relaxed body brightens your mood, a quick fix to stress! Studies show that
experiencing touch from another person is healing in itself. Massage helps you to
unwind, release physical tension and let go of emotional stress
64. Let it all out. Have a good cry, it can make you feel better as it heals you
emotionally.
65. Listen to guided imagery or self-hypnosis CDs. Choose the CDs that are designed
to reduce stress and simply lie back, switch on the CD and experience a whole
new level of relaxation.
66. Quite caffeine. Tea, coffee and colas can add to your stress because they act as
a stimulant. Drink in moderation or swap them for herbal or green tea.
67. Take a walk. A 20-minute walk in the fresh air can help to blow the cobwebs of
stress away and improve your mood.
68. Help someone out, volunteer, take the focus off yourself, do something kind for
someone else. Choose a cause that appeals to you, or help someone you care
about who is also stressed out.
69. Listen to music. Choose music that energizes and inspires you; listen to your
favorite tunes. Sing along as loud as you can if you like. Music helps improve your
mood.
70. Count your blessings. Remember all the good things in life, the people you care
about and your achievements. You will find that you have a lot to be thankful for.