buy produce and leave it out, knowing it will go bad faster. A lot of it goes bad, but it’s worth it because I’m eating more produce overall.
Eat 2 pounds of watermelon every day because I like it
For medical anxiety
walk out of a doctor’s appointment if it feels bad
ask for anesthetic for routine dental cleanings
get anxiolytics for visits
bring a support person with me
refuse to change into a medical gown if it’s not necessary for the procedure
buy stock options for specific plays, rather than just buying index funds
buy mutual funds in other countries, as a hedge against US deterioration
start productivity systems knowing they probably won’t stick, on the off chance they do or I learn something.
identify and buy a tv soundbar that improves dialogue clarity
install an automatic door closer and electronic lock in a rental
install an undersink water filter in a rental.
give my cats gabapentin when forcing him through something stressful. Usually it takes one of them a week to calm down after moving, but after a day and a half of gabapentin he was totally settled in and happy.
print out small posters of my favorite book covers and decorate the house with them
Things You’re Allowed To Do has dozens of these
From my personal list:
buy produce and leave it out, knowing it will go bad faster. A lot of it goes bad, but it’s worth it because I’m eating more produce overall.
Eat 2 pounds of watermelon every day because I like it
For medical anxiety
walk out of a doctor’s appointment if it feels bad
ask for anesthetic for routine dental cleanings
get anxiolytics for visits
bring a support person with me
refuse to change into a medical gown if it’s not necessary for the procedure
buy stock options for specific plays, rather than just buying index funds
buy mutual funds in other countries, as a hedge against US deterioration
start productivity systems knowing they probably won’t stick, on the off chance they do or I learn something.
identify and buy a tv soundbar that improves dialogue clarity
install an automatic door closer and electronic lock in a rental
install an undersink water filter in a rental.
give my cats gabapentin when forcing him through something stressful. Usually it takes one of them a week to calm down after moving, but after a day and a half of gabapentin he was totally settled in and happy.
print out small posters of my favorite book covers and decorate the house with them
hand-sew pocket extenders into my pants
return things on amazon
pay extra for direct flights and upgraded seats
+1 on Things You’re Allowed To Do, it’s really really great