There are many life hacking, self-help concepts that float around the internet. I dreamed this up the other day, but I doubt it is a unique idea. None the less....
Throughout our lives we are subjected to mind dulling painful experiences that we would rather avoid. It might be standing in line at the local BuyCrap Mart, or spending an agonizing evening with the in-laws. The idea of Engineering Your Environment would involve avoiding the painful things in life by rearranging the event. Simply find a solution that is both acceptable to fulfill your goals as well as the potential reason for engaging in the unwanted experience. Example #1, you hate standing in lines, solution: buy on-line or enlist the help of a friend. Example# 2, you hate going to the in-laws house for long dinners, solution: show up before dinner and leave early, run an errand vacation, "Oh I'll be right back I have to...(find the local pub)," or involve yourself in distraction tasks before getting consumed with misery like fixing that leaky faucet or walking the over-weight dog.
This holiday season will be the perfect chance to practice Engineering Your Environment
-be flexible by reacting to the situation
-be creative, seize the opportunity
-be prepared, don't forget tools
Good Luck!
possible survival kit
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