Hey Pandas, What Are Some Rules You Follow In Your Life? – Bored Panda

Here's mine from my English class:

The 5 Rules In My Life:

1. Always Assume Disappointment.If you are always assuming that someone will let you down, youll never be disappointed. And if they dont you will be pleasantly surprised.

2.Always Respect Someone Until They Give You A Reason Not To.

When you meet someone new, you respect them. Until, they say/do something that makes it so you dont anymore.

3.Dont Assume Something Is True.

If you hear something about somebody that didnt come from the person themselves, always ask them if it is true.

4.Do What Makes You Comfortable.

Who cares what John in the deli thinks? If you like that shirt, f*****g rock it! Do whatever makes you happy, not what you think other people would like.

5.Put Yourself First.

If someone, (i.e, a friend, an S.O, a coworker) wants to do something you dont want to do, makes you uncomfortable, is pressuring you into something, dont listen. Listen to what you want first. You are the most important person in your life. You will always come first.

Follow these and live the best life!

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"You can't change the past. Haw Haw!" (Nelson from the Simpsons)What you do today will change your future.The now you live in is a product of your actions in the past.

Summary: You can act now to change your future. Don't regret the past.Try to live in the moment while making the best decisions you can for tomorrow.

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The Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The older I get the more I see in that seemingly simple cluster of words. I should admit that I stray at times, because I am human. But when we raised our children, that was our guide. It gave us patience, and guidelines when we needed them, and made us better listeners. it also enabled us to comfortably admit when we had no idea what to do as parents. Instead of pretending (lying) we talked with them, listened, and ended up with a solution we could all accept.

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If youre going to complain to someone, complain to someone who can fix it. Otherwise, dont just complain to anyone. Everyone has there own problems, dont add to theirs.

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Always put your keys back in the exact same place! On a hook, in your front left pocket, in your purse. Otherwise, they could end up in the fridge or inside the couch!

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5 things to quit:1. Trying to please everyone2. Fearing change3. Living in the past4. Putting yourself down5. Overthinking

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Always be polite to strangers especially where people serve or help you.

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Never get into car without using restroom first. Never leave the house without 'seeing' the cat. Don't want to leave her in a closed room without access to her litter box.

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When I have to make a decision or a choice, I think about which action I might regret the most if it doesn't work out. I play all the alternatives to the end, and focus on which one feels the most bearable if it wasn't the best one. Which one can I back out of, or most easily undo, if necessary? Most advice I read is "go for what makes you happy", "maximize profits", positive stuff like that. Positive outcomes do not come often to me and cannot be counted on, so I stick with minimizing the emotional fallout from negative ones.A second rule I follow is to document everything and save as much as possible, and that often means on paper. You can't count on cloud storage to always be there. I am talking to you, Kodak EZ share, Verizon Pix Place, and Google Plus, where some of my photos vanished forever, and their warnings were either too late or the method they gave you to save them did not work. My most recent "thank you for saving all those boxes of crap, Mom" incident was the College Board trying to tell my 35 year old she had to take the SAT again, because they lost the record that she took it. Well I didn't lose it, they dug a bit harder and she did NOT have to relearn all that useless algebra and geometry to try and achieve her 1400 score again!

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Everything I learnt about morality:

1. Morality is subjective and relative.2. There exist commonly held values.3. Morality requires authority.4. A rule is more enforceable if it has greater support and strength.5. Religion is mankinds first attempt at finding factual and moral truth.6. Humans generally value their own lives.7. More can be achieved through cooperation.8. War is the ultimate form of conflict resolution.9. Karma does not enforce itself, but rather your actions affect how others react towards you.10. One has to balance self interest with the interests of others.

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Normal doesn't exist, weird is I complement.Keep friends close, fight for them.Never judge the looks before the person.Expel the opinions and advice that you know will be useless to your personality.If it helps someone else then it helps.

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1 - Try not to be a hypocrite.2 - Be aware that everyone is the protagonist in their own story, including the villain.3 - Sometimes you HAVE TO be the a$$h()le.4 - Try to be self aware that behavior that seems normal or fine, may be threatening to others (this does not include snowflakes or SJW's...eff them).5 - Just because a person has a different political view or religion than you, does not make them 'the enemy'; sometimes your side is just plain wrong.6 - Always be prepared to change your opinion in the light of new information. Double check sources though.7 - The beggar looking for a handout in the pouring rain or blizzard, probably needs the money.8 - 'fess up when you mess up. Any employer that would fire you for an honest mistake, is not a place you really want to work.

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If you're in a tight spot, your only appropriate response to sincere offers of help is "Yes, thank you". Swallow you pride and stomp on any revulsion of "accepting charity" until it stops twitching. Your best interests are served by accepting any help offered with gratitude.

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Im not moral or strong enough to follow my creed as closely as I should, but it goes, Weigh all words and actions with compassion and reason. When in doubt, err on the side of compassion.

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ALWAYS hug your partner when they come home. From work, the store, whatever. Hug and reconnect physically. This actually syncs your breathing, allows you both to relax, and be happy and at peace with each other.

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72 hour rule. I tend to be very reactionary which has caused A LOT of trouble for me in the past. At one point I realized that when I calmed down and thought things thru I generally considered things from multiple perspectives and regretted my initial reaction. So I initiated the 72 hour rule. When something makes me VERY angry or upset I inform the person involved that I will not discuss it again for the next 3 days. In that time I consider the problem and follow up accordingly. Obviously there are times that 72 hours arent reasonable but by using this technique most of the time Ive become much better at responding more reasonably and less defensively. Its now to the point that the major players in my life know when I need my 3 days and several folks (including my mother.. oh the irony!!) have adopted this rule!

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1 - Treat everyone how you want to be treated 2 - (to paraphrase the Wiccan rule) An it harm none, do what you will3 - If you can't say something nice, say nothing4 - The only person I need to be better than, is the me from yesterday.5 - If you aren't sure about doing something, go ahead and do it; it's better to look back and think I shouldn't have done that, than look back and say "I wish I had..." (Originally said by Cher, I believe)

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Life is life and you need to follow your own path.

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Never leave anything on a chair that you wouldn't want to sit on.

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Respect boundaries and property, including property you're renting/borrowing.

Allow yourself to make enough time for you and don't expect your job to schedule that for you.

Resting is being productive and most important next to nourishment. Don't feel guilty for chilling and sleeping.

Prioritize food over luxuries.

Never just eat the same things all the time. Explore that store.

Everyday is a school day. Now is the time to learn about all the things you've ever wanted to know. Curiosity should never die.

Never suppress emotions. If you feel angry, be angry and shout. If you're upset, cry. If you need to scream, scream. No one can dictate what you should feel.

Don't be such an opinionated, authoritarian towards your kids they'll never want to talk to you about real issues. Always have an open door blind of judgement, make clear rules with reasons and demonstrate healthy communication. They're not turkeys.

Don't push too hard to make things happen. You might cause a disaster. Do give opportunities a nudge and go with the flow. If you really want something else, start the process or move on.

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When you rely on someone - you are abandoned

The only person you can ever rely on and who is always there for you is yourself. That's why I don't do what I don't think is right and only do what makes me happy.

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To borrow from Socrates, "a life unexamined is not worth living"You may and you will lie, doesn't matter if you like it, but try not to lie to yourself, at least.Honesty above truth.Where your personal stuff is concerned, don't make many compromises.

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My rules of life are1. Never talk about anyone unless you know them and it is something nice2. If someone looks uncomfortable, go see what's going on and if they need help.3. Try your best to help others and adapt to what they need at that moment.4. Be polite and kind.5. Always defend others.6. Never start a fight. 7. Never turn your back on someone unless they deserve it.8. Don't try to fit in, just be yourself.9. Stay away from the 'Cool' kids.10. Always go at your own pace on tests. 11. Someone is innocent until proven guilty.

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1. if they ask for money and didn't pay you back don't give em anything2. the hot water belongs to the one who wakes up early enough3. never eat taco bell unless you want to get rid of guests 4. sound proof the windows

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1. Never suffer a liar, a thief, or a cheat.2. Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.3. Do what you can, where you can, when you can.

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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

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Big decisions where the right choice isn't obvious?: Have a good night of sleep. The best choice will be clearer the next day.

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I have a few.... Never marry a guy who proposes in times square on New Year's Eve or at a football game.... Don't post anything online you wouldn't let your grandmother read... dress how I want... and when you binge a series don't tell anyone about it

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I have one that I follow very much.

Always try to be honest. The truth can be much more fascinating and easier to keep track of in your head than any work of fiction you might be tempted to come up with.

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1. Never borrow money from friend and/or especially family. It so rarely works out and even when it does, they will always be able to lorde it over you.

2. Look at the people who you're asking for advice from and ask yourself if this is a model of who you want to be.

3. Don't ever believe you are special. You're not. Goth? There are a million others like you. 'I'm just kind of weird'... not you're not. There are many like you. Don't ever think you're unique because you end up sometimes getting depressed or worried about not fitting in. Whatever you're worried about, most people are worried about, too.

4. If you really want to be differnt then be smart, push past the excuses people will allow you to give into to justify not pushing yourself and not succeeding. And don't give into mediocrity because it's easier.

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1. Be true to myself, and accept myself for who I am2. Try to forgive and try to not hate anyone or hold grudges3. Only spread kindness and goodness4. Don't judge people that you don't know

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Mine all relate to my distrust for the people Im forced to live with like dont make funny sarcastic comments unless theyre in a good mood, always keep grades up, dont refuse things, let them guilt trip you because if you dont itll get worse etc etc 🙂

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1# Keep learning, keep improving. 2# Say you are sorry for X. Not, I'm sorry you are X. There is a difference, and it means a lot to hear it. 3# Talk to yourself like you are your best friend. 4# Allow yourself to express bad feelings, then keep moving. 5# Listen to your body's limits. 6# When you can, offer help to someone. 7# Remember everyone makes the same mistakes, even when they know better. 8# Let other people be happy, how it makes them happy. Don't tell them why you think they're doing it wrong. 9# Learn to trust, knowing it can hurt. 10# The job does not, in fact, own you.

Others I haven't quite pinned down. This helped me really put them into words, thank you.

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In my community we have a few basic rules that our men follow, and if we don't the rest of the men will have a talk/fight with you depending on what you did:

1. We never harm women, whether that be physically or verbally.2. We never lie to our wives.3. We do what ever we can to protect our loved ones.4. We try to think of a plan for every situation that could endanger us or the ones we love (home invasion, natural disaster, etc.)5. If somebody insults you turn the other cheek. If somebody insults your wife or another female in your family then they will apologize.

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Learn how to say No to the people that only around when they need help and never reach your desperate call. It's easier and healthier to pursue a future dream than to change the past. Be a decent person, if you can't sympathize at least don't be an Ahole. It's ok to be different if you're comfortable with a small circle of friends and distance yourself from the potential trouble, that's your choice, and you're free to choose. Never engage with office drama, stay away from people who bad-mouthing colleagues. If you are traveling to a new place always learn the local wisdom and try your best to follow the guideline. Believe your guts. Try to stay within budget, never get a loan for unnecessary things. Sometimes in life being helpful to others keeps us alive, just remember not to burn ourselves out. Even if it's hard, live a healthy lifestyle, If exercise in the gym is too much hassle, static walking while watching TV is better than nothing. Do not litter. Stay away from drugs.

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1. Go with your gut.If something doesn't seem right it probably isn't.2. Better to be quiet and have a few good than loud and have many fake friends. 3. If someone can't accept you for you, they aren't worth your time. 4. NOBODY deserves to know anything about you.I used to come out to people because i thought they "deserved" to know instead of me wanting to tell them. This is how i was outted to my Catholic school.

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Hey Pandas, What Are Some Rules You Follow In Your Life? - Bored Panda