Introduction

Life is full of troubles - work pressure, interpersonal relationships, academic concerns, etc. It feels like being surrounded by negative energy. As a young person who just entered society, I deeply relate to this. Recently, I discovered some particularly effective psychological tips. These methods are scientifically proven to help us live more easily and happily. Today I'd like to share my insights and reflections with you.

Letting Go of Burdens

Recently, I came across a video of Mel Robbins on Bilibili, where she talked about a particularly vivid concept called "putting down the sword." To be honest, this phrase struck a chord with me the first time I heard it. When you think about it, each of us is indeed holding an invisible sword - our worries. For me, this sword could be difficulties at work, misunderstandings with friends, or even uncertainty about the future.

Have you noticed that when we focus on these worries, it's like gripping that sword tightly, restricting ourselves? With our hands occupied, we naturally can't embrace the beautiful things in life. Moreover, staying tense for long periods not only exhausts our body but also increases psychological pressure.

Last month, I encountered a particularly thorny project that nearly drove me to breakdown. Lying in bed at night, I couldn't sleep, my mind filled with all sorts of worst-case scenarios. Later, I tried this method: finding a quiet corner, turning on white noise, closing my eyes, and breathing deeply. I told myself that I was holding a heavy sword - all my anxiety and worries. With each breath, I slowly, gradually relaxed my fingers, imagining the sword gently falling to the ground. Surprisingly, after this exercise, I felt much lighter, as if I had put down a thousand-pound burden.

This method has now become my daily stress-relief technique. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I take time to do this exercise. Gradually, I found my resilience to pressure has truly improved, and I've become better at adjusting my state of mind in a timely manner.

Transforming Jealousy

Speaking of emotional management, we must address the topic of jealousy. Previously, I always thought jealousy was a particularly negative emotion, and would feel guilty whenever I experienced it, thinking I wasn't broad-minded enough. Until I saw Mel Robbins' perspective, I discovered that jealousy can actually be transformed into a positive force.

Take myself for example: recently while scrolling through social media, I saw my high school classmate studying abroad for graduate school, posting lots of study tour photos and experiences from various academic conferences. Honestly, I felt sour inside, thinking how wonderful their life was, while looking at my own routine daily life. But then I had a change of perspective - rather than envying others, why not think about why I'm feeling this way? It turns out I also deeply desire opportunities to study and work in an international environment.

After realizing this, I started taking action. First, I enrolled in an IELTS class, practicing and studying after work every day; then I began researching study abroad information and understanding application requirements for various schools. Although I'm still in the preparation phase, at least I've found a direction to work towards, and I no longer feel upset when seeing others' lives.

Another time, I saw a friend pass the civil service exam, and again felt all sorts of envy and jealousy. But these emotions actually motivated me to learn about the civil service examination. Although I eventually realized this path might not suit me, through this process, I actually gained more clarity about my career planning.

So, the emotion of jealousy itself isn't frightening; the key is learning to interpret the message behind it. It's actually telling us what we truly care about and what kind of life we yearn for. If we can transform this emotion into motivation for action, it might even open up new chapters in our lives.

Life Hacks

After discussing these "inner dialogues," let's talk about some practical life tips. As someone who just started living alone and entered society, I've also summarized many useful tricks in daily life.

Let's start with the kitchen. When I first started living alone, I was really all over the place. Now it's better - I've gradually figured out some particularly useful techniques. For instance, when buying bananas, remember to wrap the stem with plastic wrap, which can slow down the blackening process. Before, my bananas would turn black after just a couple of days, but since using this method, I can finally enjoy them slowly.

As for cutting cake, I used to make uneven cuts, but later discovered that dipping the knife in hot water before cutting works perfectly! The cut surface becomes as smooth as in photos. This trick also works great when cutting rice cakes - no more embarrassment of the knife getting stuck.

Recently I got an air fryer, which is absolutely perfect for staying home! But after using it for a while, I found that if you don't pay attention to cleaning, oil will accumulate inside. Later I learned a cleaning trick on Xiaohongshu: mix baking soda and white vinegar into a paste, apply it to the oil stains, wait ten minutes, then wipe with a sponge - it's easy to clean. This method is also particularly effective for cleaning water stains on faucets; my old faucet looked like new after this treatment.

Speaking of cleaning, I must mention my insights about organization. My closet used to be a mess, but after learning the "vertical folding method," it not only saves space but also makes finding clothes much easier. Plus, I found that neatly organizing clothes actually improves my mood.

Pet owners have probably all been troubled by the litter box issue. My orange cat is particularly energetic, and when using a regular litter box, it would scatter everywhere. Later I saw a genius suggestion on Reddit: use a diaper pail to collect cat litter. This method is amazing! The diaper pail not only seals well but also has the right depth, and cats easily adapt to it. Most importantly, it's particularly convenient to clean, and you don't have to worry about litter scattering everywhere anymore.

Oh, another pet-related annoyance is fur issues. I found that using rubber gloves to wipe the sofa works particularly well, as static electricity easily collects fur. Combined with a fur brush, it basically solves most fur problems.

Final Reflections

Through this period of practice and summary, I deeply realize that improving life quality doesn't require earth-shattering changes; the key lies in accumulating these small wisdoms of life. Just like psychological adjustment, it's not about mastering a certain technique and immediately becoming super capable, but about slowly cultivating and practicing in daily life, making these good habits part of your life.

Everyone is exploring better ways of living through their own methods. Sometimes it's a simple organization technique, sometimes it's a small method of psychological adjustment - these seemingly minor changes can lead to qualitative leaps when accumulated. Most importantly, maintain an open and learning mindset, be brave to try new things, and believe that in this process, you will definitely find the lifestyle that suits you best.

Actually, writing to this point, I'm particularly curious about what unique life hacks you all have. Everyone's life experience is unique, and perhaps your little trick could solve someone else's big problem. Looking forward to seeing more interesting shares in the comments!