Summary of "6 Things I Stopped Doing that Changed My Life"

Key wellness / self-care / productivity strategies (6 things Manny stopped doing)

Getting eyebrow threading (as a “should,” not a personal choice)
- Stopped because it felt done for public expectations, not personal preference.
- Reduced recurring stress and costs (needed frequent re-done visits).
- Note: Makeup is still fine—this was just one grooming habit that wasn’t beneficial for him.
Talking negatively to yourself
- Eliminated self-insulting phrases (e.g., calling himself dumb/stupid/not capable).
- Replaced harsh self-talk with growth-oriented statements, such as:
  - “I am capable.”
  - “I am strong.”
  - “I am able to learn.”
  - “I am growing.”
- Used a “best friend” mindset:
  - Imagine taking care of your own body the way you would care for a best friend’s body.
- Rationale: self-talk influences attention, mindset, and perceived reality over time.
Caring what other people think (especially in public/trying new things)
- Reframes embarrassment as part of being a beginner.
- Practical exposure method:
  - Took many beginner-friendly workout classes via ClassPass, going as a first-timer and asking for a rundown.
- Reminder: most people are focused on themselves; judgment is often a reflection of others.
- Uses hobbies (e.g., pottery) to stay aligned with joy and long-term fulfillment.
Putting pressure on enjoying hobbies
- Stopped demanding “expert level” performance or strict milestones.
- For hobbies like content creation:
  - Reduced perfectionism about follower goals and posting frequency.
  - Allowed inconsistent periods (e.g., posting every few months) without self-criticism.
- Belief: being “bad” at things is necessary for growth; perfectionism keeps you stuck.
Collecting free stuff just because it’s free
- Stopped taking random freebies from events when they wouldn’t genuinely be used.
- Focused on taking only useful items (e.g., stickers/snacks like granola bars/juice).
- Considered environmental impact (plastic clutter/packaging).
- Extended mindset to influencer PR:
  - Only accept/promote PR products you’d genuinely use.
  - Polite declines are acceptable if you won’t use the item.
Doom scrolling immediately before bed
- Kept the phone in bed only briefly, but created a hard rule:
  - The phone cannot be the last thing seen before lights out.
- Replaced “last screen time” with wind-down activities:
  - Reading (book/Kindle)
  - Journaling
  - Talking with a loved one (boyfriend)
- Benefits noted:
  - Improved sleep quality
  - Less “algorithm shock” (emotional/news content, high-energy reels)
  - Brain slows down and transitions into winding down

Presenters / sources

Presenter: Manny (YouTuber; lives in Vancouver; video title: “6 Things I Stopped Doing that Changed My Life”)
Mentioned services/brands: ClassPass, Instagram
Mentioned app/device: Kindle