GeniesLoki

I used to think better posture would make me look better. It didn't occur to me that I'd *feel* so much better - a visceral knowledge of being stronger, more resilient, as I go about my daily life

This probably applies to lots of things. We tell ourselves that X will make us a more appealing mate, because we'll be fitter/happier/more productive but like... We could cut out the middle person and want that for ourselves?

Essentially all of my last two years of emotional progress were prompted by starting a new relationship and not wanting to fuck it up. I've spent a considerable amount of time going "Man it sure would have been good if I'd just done this for myself five years earlier wouldn't it?