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Leaving an energy drink partially consumed in the fridge so you can use it like bumps of cocaine throughout the work day.

Keep the Celsius or OG Red Bull cans handy, ladies and germs. A sip here, a sip there. Who knows when lethargy may strike (and to be honest these will ultimately lead to the aforementioned lethargy; but, just go with it, folks)? I like to make the post-line snort, crazy Ray Liotta, Goodfellas drug-addled era face as soon as I take a slug off of it for maximum effect.

@sam_mercauto27

Nov 18, 2023

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Three beverage rotation

Optimal productivity and hydration occurs when you have three categories of beverages immediately available to you. They are: 1) Hot caffeinated beverage: Coffee in the AM, perhaps a nice herbal tea in the PM 2) Water: I like lemon water in the morning, and then sparkling/a seltzer like LaCroix in the PM 3) Wild card: Diet Coke for me or if I’m feeling like a bad boy a Cherry Coke

@rabidwell

Apr 23, 2024

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Putting Stuff In My Water

This is anything. Lemon juice, sure. Immunity stuff, even better. But I’m mostly talking about these little bullshit individual serving size powder sticks to put in your water bottle to make it taste more exciting. They make so many iconic american flavors like Pink Starburst and Arizona Tea and Grape Skittles, but my favorite are the Gatorade ones. We travel a lot to places with limited access to our distinctly teenage taste in beverages, so wielding the ability to turn water into Gatorade is nearly biblical. Listen, my grown adult man husband really perpetuates this lifestyle but the thing I learned about being an adult is that you can do it any way you want. Like you would for a child. Or a dog. I put my dog’s medicine in a spoonful of peanut butter. Why would I not put my hydration in something that tastes like a late night run to a 7-11, or an icy cooler emptied over your head after you won the big game? I definitely finesse the ratio because they can be really flavorful and I like the threat of the flavor more than the full experience, but do you. It’s worth noting that they also make root beer sticks, and Celsius energy ones, so you can mix them with sparkling water or whatever. There’s nootropics and vitamins and I’ve seen Margaritaville brand ones if you’re into mixology or alchemy, the possibilities are endless. I think these are all bad for you.

@debby-ryan

Jul 7, 2022

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Voice Memos

My favorite mode of communication with my besties. A phone call without the phone call. A conversation without having to listen to someone else in real time. A safer, more private way to talk shit. If you aren’t volleying voice-memos back and forth between your lovers and friends, I suggest starting now and without warning. If they text you back, send them a voice-memo in response. Eventually, they will cave and start voice-memoing too. If you need an excuse for why you refuse to text, blame carpal tunnel or long press on nails.

@allie

Nov 16, 2022

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Press on nails

For years I dutifully visited the salon every two weeks to paint and fill long acrylic nails that were difficult to type with, expensive and prone to fungus. Then, COVID hit. I started going to pool parties at my friend Jamie Nelson’s house, saw her luxe red talons, impervious to salon closures, and learned the secret: press on nails. They look like a full set but are cheap, long lasting, easy to apply and easy to remove when you want to do human things like type your novel or pick up a penny. I’ve tried some fun ones on Etsy but find the best quality nails are made by the brand Kiss and are widely available anywhere basic self-care sundries are sold.

@allie

Nov 16, 2022

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Being nice

It’s very easy to be snobby and unkind and anyone who has attended high school knows that being snobby and unkind is often associated with being cool. But being snobby and unkind actually suggests to other people that you are insecure, which isn’t a great look. Also, yes life is short but also life is long. On a purely business level, you never know who is going to become famous or powerful in some years’ time and you can’t know if the blush of your fame or power will be short or long lived. For that reason, consider being nice to everyone at least until they give you a legitimate reason to change your tune. Plus, being nice is better for your body and soul. If you find this challenging because you’ve spent too much time online, start small. When you’re at an in-person event and everyone is standing around “checking their phones” go ahead and introduce yourself. Extend your hand, make eye contact and say, “Hi, I’m (insert your name here).” It may feel awkward at first. And not everyone will be nice back, because they’re insecure. But with practice, you’ll no longer care; it will be enough for you, simply to know you did your part by being nice.

@allie

Nov 16, 2022