An Independent Healthy Lifestyle

I am young now, but as I get older I realize that the most important thing in life is to be in a lifestyle you want. Of course life is sort of a guessing game, but by choosing the right habits, working on the right projects, and by engaging with the right people I hope to make that happen. Of course everyone is different, but a high quality lifestyle makes life so much more enjoyable.

Technology and Media
  • Use RSS Feeds on a laptop instead of social media feeds on mobile devices
  • Have a personal website
  • Use decentralized social media (e.g., nonproprietary platforms, open-source forums, Fediverse)
  • Use Linux on a laptop
  • Only use phones for recording, taking photos, texting, and calling
  • Avoid using phones for consuming media
  • Utilize new technologies smartly (e.g., solar-powered backup chargers, AI-powered lawn mowers)
  • Practice Good Cybersecurity practices
  • Utilize Self Hosting services and data
  • Have an in-depth understanding of how Technology works
  • Know how to design simple circuits/gadgets
Personal Development and Education
  • Use your psychological tool kit to combat emotional issues
  • Eat Healthy (Fruit) (Nuts) (Meat) (Grains) (Plants) (Mushrooms)
  • Read books regularly
  • Engage in problem-solving (math, physics, engineering)
  • Code in either python or javascript every day
  • Practice using a different language consistently (German) (Japanese)
  • Meditate consistently
  • Practice Time management and scheduling every day
  • Pursue multiple individual projects
  • Develop a personal philosophy
  • Obtain higher education (e.g., Masters, Doctorates)
  • Write books
  • Mentor others
  • Participate in or lead research projects
  • Engage in continuous online education
Health and Wellness
  • Utilize the benefits of Plants and Mushrooms
  • Don't consume alcohol or harmful drugs
  • Consume medicinal drugs beneficial to health
  • Exercise consistently with a self-made gym (lift weights) and treadmill (run miles)
  • Maintain good sleep quality
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Use high-quality skin products for nightly face washing
  • Conduct regular health check-ups
  • Practice survival skills
  • Cook and eat basic simple healthy foods
  • Meal planning for a balanced diet
Sustainable Living
  • Farm and eat organically (plants, mushrooms, fruit trees, nut trees, legumes, beans, organic meat)
  • Adopt energy-efficient practices
  • Recycle and reuse household items
  • Embrace minimalism in belongings (e.g., durable shoes and headphones)
  • Avoid harmful chemicals in products (harmful plastics)
  • Practice sustainable home design
  • Live seasonally, adjusting habits with the change of seasons
  • Water harvesting and sustainable water sourcing, including the use of filtered water bottles
  • Preserve food through techniques like freezing and canning
  • Build and maintain a capsule wardrobe
  • Engage in DIY projects and skills
  • Drive a long-lasting, affordable car
  • Contribute to habitat and wildlife conservation efforts
Social and Community Involvement
  • Work from home in the tech sector (remote job)
  • Maintain healthy social hobbies and friend groups with shared value systems (Utilize University Groups, Forums, Meetups, Various Online And IRL Places - Always Be Ready To Make A Friend)
  • Maintain High levels of Confidence (Be in a lifestyle you want, have hobbies you like, be around people you like, practice good forms of criticism, have good emotional intelligence, practice being vulnerable in a healthy way)
  • Understand and participate in local governance, bills, and laws
  • Invest time and resources into your local community
  • Engage in barter systems to exchange goods and services
  • Support global and community projects through contribution and volunteering
Miscellaneous
  • Document experiences, write various scripts and films and social commentary through various video projects
  • Draw and doodle various ideas for your projects
  • Choose rural living (country over suburban over city) for a more independent lifestyle
  • Participate in or organize community events and workshops
  • Embrace difficult challenges and tasks

I am sure there's more, and I will constantly update and filter this. We're all kind of fake since we're still figuring stuff out, but yeah - it's a general list that I hope to improve in the future.