16 “Old Person” Habits That Are Actually Genius

At some point, we all start turning into our parents—and honestly? They had the right idea. 

A viral thread on social media is making people admit the so-called “old person” habits they’ve adopted, simply because they make life easier.

Here are some of the best ones:

1. Running Weekend Errands Before Noon

Beat the crowds, get parking, and avoid long lines? Yes, please.

2. Early Dinners

Eating at 5 PM isn’t just for retirees—it helps digestion and improves sleep.

3. Ignoring the Clock

Why stress over meal schedules? Eat when you’re hungry, sleep when you’re tired.

4. Heated Blankets & Lap Blankets

The cozy life is undefeated.

5. Indoor Comfort Mode

As soon as you get home: sweatpants, slippers, oversized hoodie.

6. Preferring to Stay Home

Going out? Eh. They can come to me. (Or better yet, don’t come at all.)

7. Closed Captioning Everything

Even when the volume is up. It just helps.

8. Knitting, Crocheting & Sewing

It’s therapeutic—and you get scarves out of it.

9. Pill Organizers

No, they’re not just for medication. Sorting vitamins is a game-changer.

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10. Printing Important Stuff

Relying on your phone for vacation itineraries? Enjoy scrolling through 50 screenshots.

11. A Plastic Bag Full of Plastic Bags

If you don’t have one, are you even an adult?

12. Lowering the Volume While Parallel Parking

Because we need total silence to focus.

13. Tissues in Every Room

Why walk to get a tissue when you can just reach for one?

14. Glasses Straps

Yeah, they might look nerdy. But no more lost glasses.

15. Complaining About Young People

Because kids these days...

16. Collecting Cats

It starts with one. Then suddenly, you live in a cat sanctuary.

Be honest—which ones are you guilty of? 😆