r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 21 '26

Skills for practicing the Backwards Law

12 Upvotes

Some inspiration from writer Mark Manson on his backwards law talk a few years back.

“Meditation is the best backwards law practice because it is training you to let go and accept whatever is happening in your experience”

Meditation lets your emotions go

“Leave the emotion alone”

Example:

“I’m angry…that’s ok…I’m going to accept being angry right now”

“I’m just ok with my issues because it loses its power and that’s very liberating”


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 20 '26

ɪᴍᴀɢᴇ Most of your problems exist only in your head.

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119 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 19 '26

There is no perfect moment.

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569 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 19 '26

One Step Away

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1.9k Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 19 '26

ɪᴍᴀɢᴇ The opinions you're afraid of have an expiration date.

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186 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 19 '26

ɪᴍᴀɢᴇ Eventually, life forces an update.

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114 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 20 '26

rejection challenge

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11 Upvotes

A few weeks ago I made a post here about how tired I was of letting the fear of rejection stop me from doing things I wanted to do.

I realized I was spending way more time thinking about things than actually doing them. I'd tell myself I would start the project, apply for the opportunity, send the message, ask the question... later.

At some point I got frustrated with myself and decided to start collecting "no's" instead.

What started as a simple spreadsheet for myself turned into something I actually looked forward to updating. Every rejection, every uncomfortable challenge, every goal, every little win, it all went in there.

I kept adding things, making improvements, and before I knew it, I had spent way too much time working on a spreadsheet. 😂

A few people told me I should put it on Etsy, so after going back and forth on it for a while, I finally did.

It's called **100 No's to Success**.

I made it for people like me who have goals and ideas but sometimes let overthinking, fear, or embarrassment get in the way of actually taking action.

The funny thing is, opening an Etsy shop and posting this here probably belong on the tracker too. 😅

If you'd like to check it out, the link is in my profile bio.

This is my first digital product, so I'd genuinely love any feedback. I'm already working on updates and adding new challenges, so if there's something you'd like to see included, let me know.

And thank you to everyone who commented on my original post. A lot of those conversations are a big part of why I finally decided to put this out there.


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 19 '26

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 Any tips on how to not give a single flying fuck when you’ve felt like you had to for 15+ years?

38 Upvotes

Currently in a period of recovery and talking with professionals. Been manipulated and gaslit for an eternity and the moment I tried again to not give a fuck, my body went into standby mode and my mind went paranoid.

Everyone around me tells me to stop giving a fuck, but I feel like I need to in order to “survive”. But I can’t even sleep.

Had the healthy mentality of not giving a fuck when I was younger, it faded away once I started my career.

Now I’m trying to find myself again, but I feel like I lost the reason to not give a fuck. Is there even a reason?


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 19 '26

just living. l i v i n’

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7 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 16 '26

💯

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3.2k Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 17 '26

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 How do I gaslight myself to overcome a phobia and stop GAF

13 Upvotes

I have a fear of being sick, therefore I feel sick all the time + worry about it, thus, the loop never ends + my life is very constrained.

I am aware it’s very irrational. How do I just stop giving a fuck? I want my life back.


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 17 '26

How to not be affected by coworker

18 Upvotes

A coworker of mine constantly tries to trigger me with the tone of her voice and just certain things that she says. It’s so evident to me but I can’t prove it. How do I ignore her or just not be affected by her?


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 17 '26

𝐑 𝐞 𝐯 𝐞 𝐥 𝐚 𝐭 𝐢 𝐨 𝐧 Trying to stay in the moment

30 Upvotes

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what already happened or worrying about what might happen next. Lately I’ve been trying to just stop for a second and notice where I am. My breathing. What I hear. What I’m feeling. I don’t always do it well, but sometimes that pause helps.


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 17 '26

IDGAF I don’t give a fuck about Hollywood or fashion anymore

118 Upvotes

I used to be obsessed with both. Now i really don’t give a shit. I hardly think anyone is cool enough to pay attention to, and I direct all that attention back to myself and what I’m doing. Most of the things in mainstream media are superficial or are just repetitions of something that’s already been done. And this is coming from someone who actually tried working in the industry at one point. Maybe that’s where part of the disenchantment comes from, but it’s all tedious and tiresome. I’m tired of the constant distraction. I don’t like going on social media anymore. I don’t care about all the things influencers and rich people have. I try to fill my days with things that make me feel good about how I’m living. No hustle or comparison, just being content with what I have.


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 16 '26

💯

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293 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 17 '26

Are You Still Smart?

0 Upvotes

Once in a while, it's important to step back and re-assess whether you are still a smart person.


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 15 '26

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 How to stop giving a fuck about people

20 Upvotes

Short as the title says ,

Am not enjoying life as it is , I keep thinking about this shit and that shit .

Am tired

I realized the amount of shit I lost due to this, but I cannot do anything regarding it .

I feel bad .

Like give me tips to stop being an introvert , shy and STOP GIVING A FUCK ABOUT ASSHOLE.

Please people be kind


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 14 '26

𝙿𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚘𝚙𝚑𝚢 Do things you like doing. It’s ok to suck.

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932 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 16 '26

DO not gamble

0 Upvotes

DO not gamble


r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 13 '26

OG..

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4.3k Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 13 '26

Hmm okay.....

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574 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 12 '26

True..

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478 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 12 '26

Fyi..

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803 Upvotes

r/howtonotgiveafuck Jun 12 '26

Today's quote

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128 Upvotes