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As you go through life—whether walking gently barefoot or dashing through the undergrowth without a care in the world—you naturally pick up some wisdom and experience along the way. And like the pebbles you’ll find on the beach, all of these insights can look very different, ranging from the practical (‘lift with your legs not your back’) all the way to the cliched but deeply true (‘spending time with your loved ones is far more important than your career’). Though some people simply advise you to regularly sharpen your shovel because it makes a world of difference.

Twitter user @Dustmopp31 made a lot of people smile when he asked them to share random but great bits of advice they’d like to give others. The question quickly spread beyond the boundaries of Twitter, however, and drew quite a lot of redditors from the r/MadeMeSmile subreddit into the discussion as well.

We’ve collected the very best, most interesting, and even quirky pieces of advice shared by these internet users. Scroll down, upvote your fave posts, and if you have any advice to share with all the other Pandas reading this, consider dropping by the comment section at the bottom of this article. Got your notepads ready? Let’s go!

I reached out to a couple of experts in their fields to hear what advice they'd give others. I spoke to British comedy writer, author, singer-songwriter, and all-round creative person Ariane Sherine in order to take a peek at the pearls of wisdom she's collected over the years. "What you give is usually what you get back. I’ve given my daughter endless kindness and love and she’s turned into a very kind and loving girl. But there are adults who don’t respond well to kindness and will throw it back in your face, so with adults, the lesson is: only love those who love you," she told Bored Panda how she approaches life. Scroll down for my interviews with Ariane, as well as with fitness expert and entrepreneur Jack Bly.

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#1

Woman sitting on concrete stairs Leave the first time he frightens you. Because it won't be the last.

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I asked comedy writer Ariane what advice she'd give anyone who keeps failing at something. Her approach is to be flexible while staying persistent and try something else. "Either another way of doing what you failed at, or something else entirely, but do persist. Not every seed you plant will grow, so you often have to plant many seeds in order that one will sprout."

I was curious if Ariane would do anything differently or give her past self any advice. However, she told me that she doesn't regret anything. "I wouldn’t tell my teenage self anything, as if she’d done anything different then I wouldn’t have my wonderful daughter now! But for other teenagers, I’d say: don’t waste yourselves on people who don’t care about you. Give your love to people who do."

#2

Woman hugging boy on her lap Apologize to your children. Genuinely. If you were wrong, say sorry and mean it.

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#3

Person reads cookbook recipe When you're cooking the recipe is only a reference. When you're baking the recipe is the work of the law.

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Meanwhile, fitness expert Jack told Bored Panda that the very best advice that he can give people is to start controlling their inputs in life. You are what you consume, not just what you eat. "Be mindful of what you put into your mind. Music, TV shows, social media, politics, etc. Think about if they are creating negative or positive thoughts and beliefs, he told Bored Panda.

"Inputs lead to beliefs and beliefs lead to your actions."

According to Jack, he's been "hardwired for optimism" since birth, so he has a better time facing challenges. "Whenever I face hardships, I always try to view it as a blessing. It will force me to grow in some capacity and get better."

As for advice that he'd give his younger self, Jack believes that authenticity and being your true self are the most important things. "Stop caring so much what others think. Be 100% authentic to you and chase what you want."

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#4

Man gesturing with his hands Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.

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#5

Girl holding paper with drawing When a kid shows you a drawing, instead of saying “what is it?” Or guessing, which could upset them, ask them

“Can you tell me about it?”

The kid will be excited to tell you all about it and they don’t get upset that their nonsensical squiggles weren’t immediately recognized.

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Two womens hugging each other Check-in on people who always seem strong. Sometimes they’re not doing well but think they can’t say anything because they’re the “strong one.”

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Advice comes in all shapes and sizes. And two areas that we definitely need to work on to create a solid foundation for our future include our finances, as well as our relationships.

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Some time ago, financial expert Sam Dogen, the founder of the popular Financial Samurai blog, shared how we should approach work when we’re young. “In your 20s and 30s you need to work BOTH smarter AND harder, especially if you are of average intelligence. The world is a brutally competitive place with some of the smartest people also working the hardest. So working long hours while you’re still young and learning is a matter of practicality,” he shared with Bored Panda. However, just hard work by itself isn’t enough.

“You can’t expect to go straight to the corner office without putting in your dues. At the same time, you can’t expect to outperform your peers simply through hard work, You have to be strategic by building a strong network of relationships internally and externally (clients) who will pull to get you promoted and help you get paid at your next job.”

#7

A doctor wearing stethoscope and medical coat Never lie to your doctor.

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#8

two babies and woman sitting on sofa while watching tablet TURN ON SUBTITLES FOR YOUR KIDS!!! Studies have shown it’s proven to help with reading.

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A boy in gray hoodie standing near yellow leaf trees and smiling Never answer a kid's joke. Always let them tell you the punchline even if you already know it.

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However, we shouldn’t work ourselves to the bone. It’s important to recognize when we’re burning out and take the necessary steps to recharge. “Take sick days and mentally recharge. Don’t just think being ill is just a physical thing. There are plenty of mental illnesses. They are just not as visible. There is no better time than right now to take sick days due to the pandemic and the greater awareness of mental health issues. There is simply no shame in healing the mind!” Sam said.

He added that some people boast about how much they work because they feel like nobody’s noticing their efforts. “The irony is, if you have great results, there’s no need to tell anybody how hard you work,” he noted.

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#10

Photo of car lamp Use turn signals when driving.

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Person pouring sauce on bowl Never insult someone who is going to prepare your food or has access to your data.

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Photo of three women lifting there hands The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

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Meanwhile, relationship expert Dan Bacon, the founder of The Modern Man project, said that honesty is vital to the long-term success of any serious relationship. It’s important to have honest conversations about practical issues like divvying up the housework in order to prevent resentment building up and to avoid unnecessary arguments.

“Housework used to be seen as women’s work only, due to a man traditionally being the breadwinner and the woman staying at home all day. Yet, in today’s society, if both the man and woman are working, it’s more fair, loving, and respectful for both of them to contribute to keeping the house clean. On the other hand, if a man is the sole breadwinner and the woman stays home all day, many people would agree that she should do most or even all of the housework. That said, no one actually ‘has to’ do anything in a relationship,” the expert told Bored Panda.

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#13

Person typing using laptop Get everything in writing, even if you think you don’t need it. An email, a text message, something in case things don’t go as planned. Has saved me countless times and burned me by not having it.

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Don't smoke. Don't even start.

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A boy in front of computer monitor Befriend the IT team at work.

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“A woman shouldn’t ever force a man to do housework and a man shouldn’t force a woman to do it either. Instead, the couple should honestly agree on what they feel is fair and then go with that. If it feels unfair to one of them, resentment will build up, arguments will happen and they will feel less connected and happy as a couple,” Dan said.

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According to him, if we feel that we’re left doing all the chores at home, we should ask our partners why they think we should be doing all of the housework by ourselves. “Then, ask if they honestly think that is a fair, loving, and respectful way for them to be approaching the relationship.”

#16

If you see a bathroom in your dream, don’t use it.

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The best advice I ever got was from a Veterinarian when I brought him a newly adopted old dog with many health issues: "I will help you prolong his life, I will NOT help you prolong his death." Words to live by when you have pets and have to face "the decision".

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#18

Photo of fingers crossed From domestic abusers to supposed experts to politicians. If someone tells you not to seek out another's opinion, they're lying to you.

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Man and woman holding each others hands If you love someone, tell them. Friends, family, coworker. It doesn’t matter. This may be the last time you talk to them.

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If your friend is starting a new business, don’t expect a discount. Instead, support them with sales as much as possible.

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Person holding a banana If a kid ever hands you a banana, you answer it like a telephone.

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Three businesswomen sitting beside table When you are on a job interview, don't forget that you are also evaluating whether that job is a fit for you. Ask about benefits, work culture, what the interviewer personally finds valuable about working there. 1. This makes it appear that you have self-worth and eases your nervousness. 2. The answers they give can tell you a lot about whether you actually want to work there.

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#23

It’s okay to like things that are considered “cringey” or unpopular. You decide what you like, not everyone else.

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#24

Two brown wooden toothbrushes Brush your teeth no matter what just brush em before you lose em

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Man pouring water in glass Whenever you’re stuck in a situation where someone starts to cry, offer to get them water. It gives them the space to express their emotions privately for a bit and feel cared for as you are trying to help by getting water. Also helps if people crying makes you uncomfortable.

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#26

Woman with crossed hands Forgive your younger self.

Most importantly, start small. Pick one moment of the past - start small- and view it through your current self. Oftentimes, our mistakes make a lot of sense considering our age/situation. View your past self as if it was your friend or child and comfort accordingly.

TLDR It’s forgiving/understanding your past self by understanding WHY you made that mistake.

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#27

Person using smartphone When in doubt if you get a weird email, text, letter; never click any links in the text or email. Always go to the bank to verify if it is real.

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#28

A person holding a bottle of sunscreen in their hand Use sunscreen.

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#29

Messy room Waste is generated at the time of purchase, not disposal. Holding onto junk just because you paid money for it isn’t being thrifty, it’s hoarding. Your mental health and your wallet will both be better off if you get rid of it to make space for the things you actually need.

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Person pouring water in glass Make sure you drink enough water. Every cell in your body needs it

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Man in gray shirt using smartphone Never send an angry email or text immediately. Wait at least an hour and read it out loud or to a friend.

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#32

Keep learning new things

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man covering face with both hands while sitting on sofa From argumentative a**holes at the grocery store to bullies in public school, this is my best advice:

If someone tries to give you a hard time verbally and wants to start crap with you, insult you, or just get you going in some way, always remember:

You allow conversations to happen. You can control the length by simply not engaging. Remember: anyone who tries harder to get you to respond is losing and getting desperate.

Source: former Correctional Officer. People talking s**t to you from behind bars doesn't matter when you never acknowledge it. Eventually, you stop caring when you hear instigation and you hear it for what it is: a power play. The only winning option is not to play.

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#34

Don’t feel upset if you can’t find a nice woman/man to date/spend time with. Rather be the loneliest man alive than being attached to the wrong one. It only takes one wrong one to never make this mistake again. Take your time, you are beautiful and there is no rush.

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#35

Take care of your Mental health. It should be a priority. Once you lose your health, life sucks.

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#36

Work will never love you back.

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#37

Learn how to say no, and learn how to have tact and grace towards others.

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#38

Always budget for less money than you have, that way if you make mistakes it’ll be ok. Leave room for error

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#39

Woman stretching her wrist If you're an artist or in a job where you type a lot, take breaks and do wrist stretches! Carpel Tunnel sucks.

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#40

Man walking beside mirror Don’t expect ‘you’ from other people.

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#41

Teach your children to have situational awareness. They will be less likely to become a victim. They will also learn how to read a room or public space for danger. It will also become useful in other aspects of life such as driving or walking alone. Most adults don't have this. Most people don't pay attention to anything. It's a good life skill.

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People Share 40 Random Pieces Of Advice That Might Help You Out Add your email recipients AFTER you've finished and checked the email. But add attachments first! Too many times I sent out emails without adding the necessary files.

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#43

People Share 40 Random Pieces Of Advice That Might Help You Out Small tips : if you go somewhere, take with you something that should be there (if you go to the kitchen for a glass or a snack, take with you the old glass or who is already there) it will make the big cleaning faster.

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#44

Professionally: Always read the contract. And don’t sign it if it doesn’t work for you. Don’t compromise. Contracts are not about getting together, they’re about what happens when you want to get apart.

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#45

Even though it says “flushable”, it’s not!

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People Share 40 Random Pieces Of Advice That Might Help You Out Never go grocery shopping while you are hungry. You’ll buy up the entire store.

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#47

Clean as you cook. Pick up after yourself!

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#48

If you have a friend who is really into a kind of music you want to know more about, ask them to make you a mixtape/playlist.

People love to share what they love and you will learn a lot.

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#49

Always eat before going out drinking.

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#50

Don’t use dryer sheets or softener when washing towels! It coats laundry in a light layer of oil or wax and ruins the absorbency

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#51

Comparison is the killer of joy. Knock it off.

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#52

This is pretty common, but if you find yourself cringing at something you did, take pride in the fact that you have grown up beyond that mistake

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#53

DO Not use public Wi-Fi for banking

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#54

Going to community college for your first 2 years saves almost half the cost of your bachelor’s degree.

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#55

Make boundaries.

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#56

Have compassion: you are not the only one having a bad day or week.

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#57

A falling knife has no handle.

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#58

Life is too damn short. Quit that toxic job. Break off that toxic relationship. Don't let peoples' toxicity lead you on a path you were not meant for. You live for you!

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#59

In all relationships, allow room for change & forgiveness. Our views change as we age & we all make mistakes.

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#60

If you’re ever in a scenario where you can’t safely test whether something has electricity running, always use the back of your hand. If you use the palm and it’s hot it could cause your hand to close on it and kill you. Again always be safe first, but if you have no other option don’t use your palm

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#61

Don’t raise great children, raise children who will grow up to be great adults.

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#62

Never ask a woman if she’s pregnant.

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When checking out a house, either to rent or to buy then make sure to check the number and position of plug sockets in each room.

Too few and at odd locations can be a sign the wiring is old and hasn't been redone for a long time, or in a new building, it can be a sign of a cheap rush job.

Both can take a long time to put right and be very costly (if you are renting this might mean a reluctant landlord keeps putting it off and you live with the fallout)

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People Share 40 Random Pieces Of Advice That Might Help You Out Ask each of your family members to write/ record their story. Make it a tradition. In a century your family will either know their whole family’s story or you can have your own private museum of history from the eyes of basic people.

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#65

Nobody gives you a medal for drinking booze. You can say "no" or "I'm ok for now" if your peers get offended by this your Friends are toxic.

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99% of the time whatever you are worrying about is not as bad as you imagine.

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#67

Ego costs more than it is worth.

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#68

Make calls to your friends and family more often. Especially your mom.

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#69

Always save your work.

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Lock your door as soon as you get in the car.

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#71

If you want to be seen: Stand Up
If you want to be heard: Speak Up
If you want to be respected: Shut Up

my Father's wisdom.

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#72

If you put some baking soda in the water when boiling eggs, the shell peels off easily instead of in little pieces

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#73

Wet your hands before rolling meatballs.

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#74

When you get stabbed keep the knife in and don't pull it out of the wound

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#75

Be nice to yourself, and the people around you.

Also the a**hole ones, there is literally nothing better than killing with kindness

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#76

Start saving for retirement as soon as you get a job. Don't touch it until you retire, unless you absolutely, undoubtedly, life-or-death need to.

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People Share 40 Random Pieces Of Advice That Might Help You Out Even if you are not big on history, learn some key dates/ years/periods by heart: World wars, Magna Carta, Great London Fire, when agriculture started, Ice Ages. Decide to learn about 10, depending also where you live (your country's independence date for example), then just stick them in your memory in any way you can and is most suitable for your learning style. Don't overdo it, because then you won't do it. This way you can quickly place events in history on your mental map and you have a clearer picture of where we've been and where we are heading.

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#78

Sharpen your shovel regularly. I know it sounds dumb, but it makes a WORLD of difference. Same for lawnmower blades, but every couple of months or so. Or if you hit something big.

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#79

Never let your tank get below a quarter

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Debt is stupid. If you cannot afford it don’t buy it. There are a few exceptions but in that case, make sure to pay it off quickly. The longer you're in dept the more you're technically paying.

If you instead set those payments aside and later use them for outright buying that item it ends up cheaper in the long run.

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#81

When mixing eggs and butter together while baking, make sure the butter is in the bowl first.

Update your resume and change it slightly based on what job you're applying for. Don't lie, just change the spotlight to what skills would best appeal to the employer.

Writing things down when studying actually helps, due to muscle memory.

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#82

If your kid puts something up their nose, block their other nostril and put your mouth completely over their open mouth and then blow a little forcefully. It’ll come out. Save yourself an ER copay.

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#83

People Share 40 Random Pieces Of Advice That Might Help You Out Let it go. Whatever it is. If it doesn’t serve you, let it go.

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#84

Never use a wet washcloth on a hot cooking surface.

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#85

Listen to Mom, she does know more than you.

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Jonas Grinevičius

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

Kotryna Br

Kotryna is a Photo Editor at Bored Panda with a BA in Graphic Design. Before Bored Panda, she worked as a freelance graphic designer and illiustrator. When not editing, she enjoys working with clay, drawing, playing board games and drinking good tea.

Kotryna is a Photo Editor at Bored Panda with a BA in Graphic Design. Before Bored Panda, she worked as a freelance graphic designer and illiustrator. When not editing, she enjoys working with clay, drawing, playing board games and drinking good tea.

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Susie Elle 2 years ago

Take photo's. Memories are one thing, but photo's of events, get-togethers, friends and family will be worth a million words after a decade or so.

25points

SusanS 2 years ago

Don't always be the photographer - get in those pictures.

19points

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DannyGirl 2 years ago

I disagree .. I’ve stopped spending most of my time behind a camera and learned to just enjoy the moment .. taking some photos yes but photoing every single moment and event just causes you to miss out on the moment

2points

Tami 2 years ago (edited)

One of my regrets is that I didn't take enough photos of my everyday life—school, people I worked with, houses and apartments I lived in, cars I drove, bikes I rode, guys I dated, parties, changes in my hometown, cruising when it was legal and hugely popular in my town. So many memories forgotten. Of course back then it might have been a little weird taking so many picts because you'd have to haul around a camera.

2points

Tracy Sellars 2 years ago

And not just the stage photos, where everyone has to stand next to each other.

1point

Jadin Hanson 2 years ago

I hate seeing a concert recorded by the professionals hired by the band, only to see hundreds of cell phones aimed at the band. Do you think your video will have good quality compared to the pro next to you? Do you think the audio quality will be worth listening to in the future? Put away your phone and enjoy the moment and the music you paid so much to hear.

0points

Alicja Cielniaszek 2 years ago

Property is not only money and valuables. Be respectful of the things you have. Wash the colors separately, and wash delicate items by hand. If you are doing something dirty, cover the whole area. Remember that you had to buy everything you have.

18points

Steve Barnett 2 years ago (edited)

I find that when I have sudden thought about a task that needs doing, but don’t have the time at that moment to do it and it relates to a specific object, e.g. a house plant that needs repotting, I’ll put the object somewhere in an odd place, e.g., put the house plant on a toilet seat. This simple act will be the reminder.

9points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

Have you sorted your lightbulbs / led lamps out yet? ;)

3points

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

When driving on a multi-lane road, if people are passing you on the right, you're in the wrong lane. (In countries that drive on the right)

8points

Fiona Parky 2 years ago

Don’t throw out egg shells. They’re the most useful thing ever! Pop them in the freezer for a week then pound them up into grit. You can use that grit; to clarify stock; to put around plants in the garden; to add to cleaning products to make them “scrubby” without micro plastics; to add to your washing machine (honestly, try it). It’s the most versatile stuff ever! I’m still finding uses.

7points

Biba Little 2 years ago

Sorry for stupid question but does this go for cooked or uncooked eggs?

2points

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Aeon Flux 2 years ago

How do eggshells clarify stock?

1point

Fiona Parky 2 years ago

Uncooked, that’s why they need a week in the freezer. It just gives them that little help not to smell.

1point

Benji 2 years ago

TELL YOUR DOCTOR EVERYTHING! Don't be afraid to say you have a weird pain or something or that you've some drugs or pills or you're very sexually actively. Tell them!

4points

Jacob Nunez 2 years ago

“Better to be happy and not please someone, then to not be happy and please someone”.

4points

Ivana 2 years ago (edited)

Learn to say no and be selfish when you are young. When you are young, you need to focus on you and not break your back trying to help everyone around you when you are the least able to help. This will help you get to a place where you can help others early on in life. I always would lend money to my parents until my husband step in and said I was giving them my student loans that I have to pay interest on when they are the adults and shouldn't have asked that of me in the first place. I cut off my parents and life got a lot easier and I was able to become financially secure enough to provide for my father during the last few years of his life.

3points

Ry Guy 2 years ago

Parents shouldn't ever put their children in the role of parent.

1point

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

Be kind. Listen to others. Always treat everyone with respect. Take people seriously when they talk and forget about what your view is, try understand their view before disagreeing. Help everyone who asks, in whatever way, as long as it's not illegal and you can definitely afford it. The following people are your order of priority when choosing tasks: Kids, Partner, Boss, Friends, Siblings, Parents, everyone else. Any other prioritisation will make you poor.

3points

B. Suchecki 2 years ago

No matter how good the soap smells, never leave the bathroom sniffing your fingers!

2points

Audrey BS 2 years ago

Own up to your mistakes! Once you realize you have made one immediately take ownership of your part whether personal or professional. Denial and avoidance will cause you to repeat and you will have learned nothing!

2points

John Barber 2 years ago

Never rub another man's rhubarb!!.

0points

Kate Jones 2 years ago

1. Teach your kids to not be afraid of being smart or to be threatened by smarter people than them. 2. In the end, most people regret the things they didn't do over the things they did. Unless your behavior hurts the people you love, don't hesitate to not play it safe or follow the rules all the time. 3. Learn to be social, even if you have to fake it. "Be yourself" is the biggest lie you'll ever hear and unless you can find a way to use it to make a living, you'll have to find compromises. You are neither unique or special and I promise whatever your weirdness is, there are 1000s more just like you. So learn to hold a conversation or at least how to behave like a human in public. Being able to do what you want often depends on who you know who can help get you there.

0points

Kristen Bellefeuille 2 years ago

My dad always told me when doing a task assume everything will all go to hell, this way you can be surprised when it goes well.

0points

GadgetGirl 2 years ago

PETS AND KIDS: Don't punish bad, reward good. Make them WANT to do what you wanted them to do. Start early and they won't see it as anything to rebel against. PEOPLE IN GENERAL: To get someone to do a thing, give them the choice of two different steps that get the same result. ie: you have to wash a tabletop at school. Don't chide people and tell them to move their stuff already. Ask them; "Do you want me to move it or do you want to?" Either way, the stuff is moved. Or you need your teen up by a certain time on their weekend that's usually a free schedule day. Don't tell them to get up. Ask the day before: "Do you want to set your alarm or do you want me to come wake you up?" People like to feel in control, even if it's something minor.

0points

Kim 2 years ago

Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.

0points

Kimber Ly 2 years ago

For the love of God, have a pen and paper ready BEFORE you call to make an appointment or request specific information!

0points

Linda Lou Jett 2 years ago

Be careful with cameras. A gun may kill you but a camera can wound you for the rest of your life.

0points

Unaffected 2 years ago

Never stay in a bad relationship (in my case DV) for the sake of the children. They are better off living with one parent or sharing their time between two parents( depending on circumstances) than witnessing arguments and fighting.

0points

Pearl 2 years ago

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0points

Pearl 2 years ago

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0points

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Susie Elle 2 years ago

Take photo's. Memories are one thing, but photo's of events, get-togethers, friends and family will be worth a million words after a decade or so.

25points

SusanS 2 years ago

Don't always be the photographer - get in those pictures.

19points

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DannyGirl 2 years ago

I disagree .. I’ve stopped spending most of my time behind a camera and learned to just enjoy the moment .. taking some photos yes but photoing every single moment and event just causes you to miss out on the moment

2points

Tami 2 years ago (edited)

One of my regrets is that I didn't take enough photos of my everyday life—school, people I worked with, houses and apartments I lived in, cars I drove, bikes I rode, guys I dated, parties, changes in my hometown, cruising when it was legal and hugely popular in my town. So many memories forgotten. Of course back then it might have been a little weird taking so many picts because you'd have to haul around a camera.

2points

Tracy Sellars 2 years ago

And not just the stage photos, where everyone has to stand next to each other.

1point

Jadin Hanson 2 years ago

I hate seeing a concert recorded by the professionals hired by the band, only to see hundreds of cell phones aimed at the band. Do you think your video will have good quality compared to the pro next to you? Do you think the audio quality will be worth listening to in the future? Put away your phone and enjoy the moment and the music you paid so much to hear.

0points

Alicja Cielniaszek 2 years ago

Property is not only money and valuables. Be respectful of the things you have. Wash the colors separately, and wash delicate items by hand. If you are doing something dirty, cover the whole area. Remember that you had to buy everything you have.

18points

Steve Barnett 2 years ago (edited)

I find that when I have sudden thought about a task that needs doing, but don’t have the time at that moment to do it and it relates to a specific object, e.g. a house plant that needs repotting, I’ll put the object somewhere in an odd place, e.g., put the house plant on a toilet seat. This simple act will be the reminder.

9points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

Have you sorted your lightbulbs / led lamps out yet? ;)

3points

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

When driving on a multi-lane road, if people are passing you on the right, you're in the wrong lane. (In countries that drive on the right)

8points

Fiona Parky 2 years ago

Don’t throw out egg shells. They’re the most useful thing ever! Pop them in the freezer for a week then pound them up into grit. You can use that grit; to clarify stock; to put around plants in the garden; to add to cleaning products to make them “scrubby” without micro plastics; to add to your washing machine (honestly, try it). It’s the most versatile stuff ever! I’m still finding uses.

7points

Biba Little 2 years ago

Sorry for stupid question but does this go for cooked or uncooked eggs?

2points

Load More Replies...

Aeon Flux 2 years ago

How do eggshells clarify stock?

1point

Fiona Parky 2 years ago

Uncooked, that’s why they need a week in the freezer. It just gives them that little help not to smell.

1point

Benji 2 years ago

TELL YOUR DOCTOR EVERYTHING! Don't be afraid to say you have a weird pain or something or that you've some drugs or pills or you're very sexually actively. Tell them!

4points

Jacob Nunez 2 years ago

“Better to be happy and not please someone, then to not be happy and please someone”.

4points

Ivana 2 years ago (edited)

Learn to say no and be selfish when you are young. When you are young, you need to focus on you and not break your back trying to help everyone around you when you are the least able to help. This will help you get to a place where you can help others early on in life. I always would lend money to my parents until my husband step in and said I was giving them my student loans that I have to pay interest on when they are the adults and shouldn't have asked that of me in the first place. I cut off my parents and life got a lot easier and I was able to become financially secure enough to provide for my father during the last few years of his life.

3points

Ry Guy 2 years ago

Parents shouldn't ever put their children in the role of parent.

1point

Load More Replies...

ZAPanda 2 years ago

Be kind. Listen to others. Always treat everyone with respect. Take people seriously when they talk and forget about what your view is, try understand their view before disagreeing. Help everyone who asks, in whatever way, as long as it's not illegal and you can definitely afford it. The following people are your order of priority when choosing tasks: Kids, Partner, Boss, Friends, Siblings, Parents, everyone else. Any other prioritisation will make you poor.

3points

B. Suchecki 2 years ago

No matter how good the soap smells, never leave the bathroom sniffing your fingers!

2points

Audrey BS 2 years ago

Own up to your mistakes! Once you realize you have made one immediately take ownership of your part whether personal or professional. Denial and avoidance will cause you to repeat and you will have learned nothing!

2points

John Barber 2 years ago

Never rub another man's rhubarb!!.

0points

Kate Jones 2 years ago

1. Teach your kids to not be afraid of being smart or to be threatened by smarter people than them. 2. In the end, most people regret the things they didn't do over the things they did. Unless your behavior hurts the people you love, don't hesitate to not play it safe or follow the rules all the time. 3. Learn to be social, even if you have to fake it. "Be yourself" is the biggest lie you'll ever hear and unless you can find a way to use it to make a living, you'll have to find compromises. You are neither unique or special and I promise whatever your weirdness is, there are 1000s more just like you. So learn to hold a conversation or at least how to behave like a human in public. Being able to do what you want often depends on who you know who can help get you there.

0points

Kristen Bellefeuille 2 years ago

My dad always told me when doing a task assume everything will all go to hell, this way you can be surprised when it goes well.

0points

GadgetGirl 2 years ago

PETS AND KIDS: Don't punish bad, reward good. Make them WANT to do what you wanted them to do. Start early and they won't see it as anything to rebel against. PEOPLE IN GENERAL: To get someone to do a thing, give them the choice of two different steps that get the same result. ie: you have to wash a tabletop at school. Don't chide people and tell them to move their stuff already. Ask them; "Do you want me to move it or do you want to?" Either way, the stuff is moved. Or you need your teen up by a certain time on their weekend that's usually a free schedule day. Don't tell them to get up. Ask the day before: "Do you want to set your alarm or do you want me to come wake you up?" People like to feel in control, even if it's something minor.

0points

Kim 2 years ago

Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.

0points

Kimber Ly 2 years ago

For the love of God, have a pen and paper ready BEFORE you call to make an appointment or request specific information!

0points

Linda Lou Jett 2 years ago

Be careful with cameras. A gun may kill you but a camera can wound you for the rest of your life.

0points

Unaffected 2 years ago

Never stay in a bad relationship (in my case DV) for the sake of the children. They are better off living with one parent or sharing their time between two parents( depending on circumstances) than witnessing arguments and fighting.

0points

Pearl 2 years ago

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0points

Pearl 2 years ago

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