“10/10 Highly Recommend”: People Share Their 50 Best Tips That Improved Their Lives

When it comes to living a good and meaningful life, many of us have collected some nuggets of wisdom over the years. If you were to go up to a random stranger on the street, the odds are that they’d have at least a handful of advice they’d be happy to share with you. The sprawling r/LifeProTips community does the same thing, but more conveniently.
We’ve collected some of their members’ best tips from this month, from health and wealth to relationships, work, and DIY. Read on to check them out. Some of them are going to be completely new to you, so make sure you apply them instead of just taking notes. Meanwhile, others might sound familiar to you, so they serve as a reminder to keep doing what works!
We got in touch with Jodi Wellman, MAPP, to hear her thoughts on why some people don’t want to listen to well-intended advice and what someone should prioritize if they’re overwhelmed with everything they’re ‘supposed’ to do. You'll find Bored Panda's full interview with her below. Wellman is the author of 'You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets' and the founder of 'Four Thousand Mondays.'

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Be Open To Friendships With People Younger And Older Than You In Adulthood

Be Open To Friendships With People Younger And Older Than You In Adulthood I’m friends with someone 30 years older than me. He could be my dad. We have a genuine friendship though, it’s not a mentor/mentee type relationship. We just really get along and click.

I’ve learned a lot from him and he’s also learned a lot from me. We’re prisoners of time. It’s easy to get trapped in our generation’s thinking. A lot to be learned from people older and younger than you, and they have a lot to learn from you too. I like to think that this friendship has given me a greater sense of perspective about the world and I’m thankful for it.

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“10/10 Highly Recommend”: People Share Their 50 Best Tips That Improved Their Lives

Be Open To Friendships With People Younger And Older Than You In Adulthood

If Someone Says They Don't Want To Do Anything For Their Birthday, It's Okay To Believe Them

Try Carwash Sponges Instead Of Waterballoons For Water Games

Let Your Spouse Know Your Passwords

If A Company Is Forcing You To Speak To A Virtual Assistant Or Chatbot To Get Help, Tell It You Want To Cancel Your Services/Plan/Subscription/Etc And They Will Redirect You To A Human Assistant

Turn Shipping Bags Inside Out For Returns!

Enter The Recipient Of Your Emails Last So You Never Accidentally Press Send Early Again

Always Carry A Whistle When Hiking Or Camping

Never Tell People You Are Teaching That The Task You Are Showing Them How To Do Is Easy

When Adopting A Pet, Ask The Volunteers For Their Recommendations

If You're Leaving A Professional Voicemail, Say Your Name And Number Before Saying Anything Else

If You're Married And Have Children, Take Pto And Go On A Lunch Date

Instead Of Saying, 'Can I Have A Hug?' Say 'Do You Want A Hug?'

When Going On Vacation, Always Leave Your Dishwasher Door Open A Few Inches

The Fastest Ways To Get Your Car Cooling Down This Summer

If You Want A Fancy Cat Get A Ragdoll Not A Bengal

When Running Into An Old Acquaintance, Introduce Yourself By Name To Help Prevent Awkward Moments

“Siri Call Mom”

Plan A Secondary Exit That's Not The Way You Came In

Your Friend Didn’t “Forget” They Borrowed Money

Your Local Public Library May Have Free Subscriptions To Paywall Sites

If You Or Your Child Is Learning A New Instrument, Don’t Buy A “Beginner” Instrument

When Someone Long-Winded Calls, Put Them On Speaker And Start Cooking Something. That Way You Have An Excuse To Hang Up When It's Ready

Consciously Get A Job At A Place Which Offers A Useful Discount

Start Talking To Your Dogs Before An Important Phone Call

When Buying One Greeting Card, Get A Second

When Starting A New Job, Save A Copy/Screenshot Of The Job Description

Plant Bamboo Wisely

You Can Become Reasonably Proficient In Just About Anything In Six Months

If You Are Tired Of The Windows "Let's Set Up Your Device" Nag Screen After Major Updates, You Can Turn It Off

When Buying Bigger Ticket Items Online, It Often Pays To Abandon The Check Out Process Right Before Payment

At Some Point In Your Life, Try Living In A Place Where You Can Walk To Amenities (Entertainment, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Bars, Etc.)

Requote Your Auto Insurance Every Renewal

Men’s Antiperspirant Will Very Quickly Remove Black Marks From Wood Floors

If You Only Do One Thing On Your Phone To Save Battery, Delete The Facebook App And Use The Browser For Facebook

If You're Going To Quit A Full-Time Job In The USA, Quit At The Beginning Of The Month Not The End

Once You Catch Someone's Attention In A Negative Way--Even Just One Time--You Are Forever Watched More Closely

If You Walk Into A Restaurant 30 Minutes Before The Kitchen Is Closing, Ask The Staff If It's Ok For You To Order Knowing They Are Closing Soon. You Will Get Better Service, Cleaner, Food, And Sometimes A Hook Up!

Using Empty Prepaid Cards For "14 Day Free Trial" Subscriptions Without The Worry Of Forgetting To Cancel

If You Can't Get Yourself To Clean A Kitchen, Get A Remote Headset And Call A Friend You Haven't Talked To For A While

Continuous Spray Sun Block Dissolves Temporary Tattoos

When Prompted To Accept Website Cookies

When Buying A Car, Write Into Your Contract That You Want A Full Tank Of Fuel On Delivery

Use Your Change At Self-Checkout Instead Of Going To Coinstar/ Getting It Cashed

When In Doubt, Throw It Out

Open Share Apps An Hour Before You Need Them

If Your Power Goes Out While You're At Home, Unplug Your TV And Computer, And Wait About A Minute After The Power Comes On Before Plugging Them Back In

Get A Pair Of Headphones With A Detachable Cable

Life Hack For Becoming A Minimalist:

Degrees Celcius * 2 + 30 Is A Great Approximation For Fahrenheit

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