Many viral memes and social media posts point out the absurdity of life in a humorous way. But occasionally, you will encounter one that holds so much truth that you feel it sees right through you.
You’ll likely get this vibe when you visit this page on X. Sure, you may snicker and giggle as you scroll through. But since these are also painfully accurate, you may also feel seen.
The page covers everything, from 2 AM thoughts to working through lazy days and sleeping through problems that linger like dark clouds in your head. As usual, we’ve picked the ones you may relate to the most.
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Since these posts convey harsh truths and “real talk” about daily life, here are a few more from licensed therapist and life coach Matthew Jones. In one of his articles for Inc., he compiled 20 “brutal” truths no one wants to admit.
One that sticks out is that you likely hold yourself to an unrealistic standard, which can lead to suffering. This problem is common among perfectionists.
“Fight back against that negative voice, amplify your intuition, and start challenging your unrealistic standards,” Jones wrote.
Many people rely on their natural talent to get by. However, it’s been repeatedly proven that talent alone won’t suffice. As Jones reminds us, talent without effort is meaningless.
“Some of the most talented people in the world never move out from their parents’ basement,” he wrote. Let that sink in for a bit.
I've always been that age, specially when mobile phones were only widely available in my early 30s
Many of us fail to live in the present. Either we ruminate about the past or worry about the future. But in one of Jones’ brutally honest reminders, the only time that matters is what is in front of you now.
“You can’t control the past, and you can’t predict the future, and trying to do so only removes you from the one thing you can control—the present.”
It’s one thing to have ambition, but turning it into a reality (or just attempting to do so) is an entirely different conversation. In this case, Jones leaves us with a hard-hitting statement: “Ambition means nothing without execution.”
“If you want to change the world, then go out there and do it!” he wrote. These could be your new words to live by.
Seen this before. Upvoted it again. Downvotes might be from people who are so self-centered they have lost their sense of humor. Some politicians come to mind.
Let’s turn the tables to you, dear reader. Are you a fan of harsh truths and brutal honesty? Did any of these images connect with you? Comment below!
k but actually my mum is 40 I I'm pretty sure I overheard her saying shes nearly on level 7,000
I was born in the summer and have hated the season for 20-odd years now. Winter FTW, baby! (I mean, hey, if you're cold, you can always wear more clothes to keep warm - but if it's hot, you eventually run out of things you can take off...)
My friend tried multiple times to teach what she called 'Austrian Poker' but I just couldn't get it. Then there is the game mafia, which I might have understood, if I hadn't already been drinking every time my friends decided to play it
Both taste and texture changes while cooked. Also, I ger mildly.allergic.to fresch ones but not cooked.
Well now I need to find where I can get a farmer's outfit for a chihuahua
Showering in the morning requires adding more time between getting up and leaving the house. Therefore, big NOPE from me ;P
Nah, I always get sweaty overnight so showering at night is pointless.
Both - coolish shower in the am to get me going and a nice warm one at night to wash the day off and get all sleepy
Oh thank goodness I'm not the only weirdo who does both! Quick pop into the cold in the AM to wake up; then a nice, long, warm shower in the PM to wash the day away.
Load More Replies...Wish I could shower in the evenings, it would make mornings so much easier. I'm an incredibly hot sleeper and most nights I end up waking up over hot and sweaty (it's why I'm currently awake 😔). It's winter here, our bedroom isn't heated, I have the lightest weight duvet, natural fibres, no pyjamas... It drives me nuts. I do get cold when I first go to bed, so I must create the perfect little warm insulated cocoon around myself when first going to sleep
If it's a work day, at night. If it's my day off and I want to relax, then it's an anytime shower-bath-shower.
Always at night, and in the morning if I wake up covered in sweat. Unless I pass out, I refuse to go to bed without a shower.
Unless you're doing a very dirty or sweaty job/hobby, that's plenty. Daily pits & bits though.
Load More Replies...I like to go to bed clean. I change the sheets on Thursday evening and always say it's the best night of the week - clean me and clean sheets.
I shower everyday regardless!! sometimes morning and definitely at nite before bedtime gotta smell good for my babe, and not dirty up those clothes line hung sheets!!!
I once held the view that Blue-Collar Man showers in the evening because what he does at work makes him dirty. White-Collar Man showers in the morning because what he does in bed makes him dirty. Now I don't see much difference.
My partner showers in the morning because he doesn't want to spend the day covered in sweat from the night. I shower in the evening because I don't like to roll around in the dirt I picked up during the day in my lovely bed. Personally I think you get dirtier when you're out in the world than when you're tucked up in bed. I could do both, but I suck at getting up and I have to do so really early for work. I'm taking that extra 10 mins for sleeping, thank you
Really depends on the time of year and plans i have. If it's really hot I will rinse myself off at night AND in the morning (no soap, just water). I shower with soap every other day, wash my hair with shampoo once a week. In the winter, I tend to shower in the morning as opposed to the evening, because it wakes me up when it's still dark outside. In the summer my shower sessions with soap are in the evening. (days I don't shower with soap I still clean my groin, pits and feet).
Couldn't live without my morning shower. Helps me wake up, hydrate a bit, and have a quiet moment to contemplate my day. Also, I know I'm as clean as can be before I head out for work, etc.
I need to remember the "if 'aight bet' was a person" one, I come across some insufferably cool people sometimes and I'm too 34 to manage anymore. The last cool things I remember are shortening it to Sup? and spelling it kewl, lol, what a nerd.
I need to remember the "if 'aight bet' was a person" one, I come across some insufferably cool people sometimes and I'm too 34 to manage anymore. The last cool things I remember are shortening it to Sup? and spelling it kewl, lol, what a nerd.