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Tag Archives: life hacks
Don’t Set Your Happiness Budget Too Low
I was raised by a very frugal woman to be extremely tight with money, Modern Philosophers. Don’t get me wrong, this philosophy has certainly come in handy at times. It helped me to put myself through college on only a … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged advice, budget, frugal living, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, money, Sarcasm, satire
25 Comments
Self-Improvement Hack: Don’t Say It!
I think I’ve finally discovered something positive about social media, Modern Philosophers! Now I will admit that comment was somewhat provocative and controversial. Did it make you want to say something mean or snarky in reply? Have you already gone … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged advice, Humor, kep it to yourself, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, words hurt
9 Comments
Smashing Icicles Rejuvenates The Soul
If I were ever to write a Self Help book, Modern Philosophers, it would borrow the title of this blog post. As I discovered after work today, smashing icicles really does rejuvenate the soul. You can simply trust me on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, icicles, life hacks, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, winter
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Stress: The Final Frontier
The movie Alien taught me many things, Modern Philosophers, but one of my most important takeaways was that in space, no one can hear you scream. I’ve often wondered if the same is true about stress and space. Would anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged coping skills, Humor, introvert, life hacks, mental health, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, stress
16 Comments
Live Every Day Like It’s Friday
I recently heard someone say “Live every day like it’s your last”, Modern Philosophers, and I wondered what the hell was wrong with that person. The individual was on some news show, talking about the Coronavirus, and I think they … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged advice, coronavirus, Friday, Humor, life, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, Sarcasm, satire, whimsy
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Coping With The Death Of My Fitbit
I’m not very good at dealing with loss, Modern Philosophers. After years of rooting for the Jets, you’d think I’d be used to it by now, but it still gets to me. Maybe I’m an introvert because if I lock … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged FitBit, Fitness, fitness tracker, health, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire
17 Comments
He Shall Wear A Crown Of Ice
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Heat Miser has been making a real nuisance of himself this weekend, Modern Philosophers. Usually, it’s Snow Miser causing my life to be miserable, but he has apparently tagged in the evil red … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor
Tagged Fitness, health, Heat Miser, heat wave, Humor, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, running, sarcasm, satire
14 Comments
Advice I Wish I’d Been Given
One of my good friends turns thirty today, Modern Philosophers. Understandably, she is upset because society has led her to believe that turning thirty is a bad thing. I beg to differ. As she was lamenting hitting this milestone, I … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged advice, growing up, Humor, life, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, turning thirty
13 Comments
Why Aren’t More People Laughing?
Do you ever feel like you’re in on a joke, but no one else gets it, Modern Philosophers? That’s how life seems lately. The world around me is toxic. Everyone is so damn negative. There’s too much complaining, an excessive … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged be happy, enjoy life, Humor, laugh, life hacks, Modern Philosopher, Philosophy, positive thinking, sarcasm, satire
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