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Crazy Meerkat Lady 2 years ago

I also started replacing "sorry this is taking so long" with "thank you for being so patient"

7points

SCamp 2 years ago

Positive framing rather than deficit language generally works better in any context. Have you tried vs You didn’t. You could vs You failed to… I teach this stuff to university academics, it’s quite liberating

4points

BG 2 years ago

Thank you, but your child is a brat.

3points

Dani Alexander 2 years ago

You heard that, Canadians? Lmao

2points

Claire Stanfield 2 years ago

This will save you in customer service scenarios as well - note how often you're thanked for your patience or for waiting. It makes the person feel magnanimous instead of inconvenienced.

2points

Iggy 2 years ago

I usually thank people for letting me rant and making me feel so much better. Better out than in!

2points

J. Normal 2 years ago

When told that I was a chronic apologizer I explained that mostly it was much nicer than me saying " sucks to be you".

1point

Nugget 2 years ago

I use 'I don't mind' instead of 'I don't care' when presented with agreeable options. 'I don't care' sounds so dismissive and rude,when you're chill either way. Unless you genuinely couldn't care less lol.

0points

Ivo H 2 years ago

Thank you for your loss

0points

ohjojo 2 years ago

Yesterday I needed to vent and I asked the woman I was with do you mind if I spell this and she was like right ahead. s that felt good

0points

Tracy Wallick 2 years ago

I recently started doing this, it's really brought down my guilt and anxiety.

0points

Natalia Allen 2 years ago

Thank you for down voting my life experience comments.

0points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Well positive reinforcement works for children, why not adults too?

0points

Omi bub 2 years ago

Replying to emails I have started to use '"thanks for your patience in waiting for my response"

0points

Usman A. 2 years ago

"Thank you for parking where you did. I am not sorry for hitting your car".

0points

Meme Kitty 2 years ago

me too sis me too

0points

Shelley McKinney 2 years ago

But I'm Canadian. This doesn't jive with me. lol

0points

Shelley McKinney 2 years ago

...but I get what you are saying and it does make a lot of sense. :)

0points

Lee 2 years ago

I think I'm going to try this. I am also a chronic apologizer and then I have to apologize for apologizing so often.

0points

Bobby 2 years ago

Thank you for letting me then off the TV

0points

Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago

Off as in turn off or off as in a shotgun blast?

0points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

Thank you for letting me run over your cat. Thank you for leaving your car where I could hit it. Thank you for giving me all this money at the bank while I point a gun at you. Thanks for giving me the best cell in the prison.

0points

Freder 2 years ago

Bad advice! It takes away any ownership and acknowledgement of responsibility. Grow up and apologize like an adult!

-1point

However, Steven suggested that people should actually verify what works and what doesn't instead of trusting advice on the internet blindly. "Absolutely always test if the life hack actually works. Ideally, it would be best to do this before getting excited about the new idea and sharing it with your friends," he told Bored Panda.

He also noted that everyone should be a bit skeptical with any new idea that they come across.

People Are Sharing 35 Genius Life Hacks And You Might Be Surprised You Never Thought Of Them The second I walk into my house when I'm done for the day, I go straight to my room and change into my comfy/ugly clothes. Now all of my good clothes last 3x longer.

Griznak , Shanna Camilleri Report

Final score:

353points

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Mistralok 2 years ago

Me too. Also so much more comfy and relaxing

110points

You dont have to follow the rules.

Doing half the dishes is better than doing none. Having a clean hamper and a dirty hamper is completely acceptable. Nobody said the socks in your drawer had to be paired up, either. Focus on one thing in general and apply it to the whole house that day, like just do floors or surfaces. There's nothing wrong with your kids being bored sometimes, that's their problem. Let them figure it out, but don't limit what they're able to do. You don't have to "pick" what to have for dinner every night, we rotate through staples every week. If we get bored, we just eat what we feel like. Nothing wrong with a bowl of cereal and a sandwich for dinner, as long as everyone's fed and the rest of the day wasn't junk.

vampiratemirajah , Nick Page Report

Final score:

337points

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Xottel 2 years ago

I'm tempted to print this out and frame it.

107points

Steven gave some tips on evaluating new info and life hacks as you become aware of them. "Can you see how it would work based on your existing knowledge? If it's in a field you know nothing about, do some basic research in that area," he said.

"Another good option is to look for independent sources of the information (though it can be difficult as news sites tend to reflect each other). However, in the end, your best bet is to test the life hack and see if it works for you"

not quite literally daily, but everytime it comes up, I say to myself "righty tighty lefty loosey". Even if english is not my primary language lol

Freedom0001 , Steve Johnson Report

Final score:

333points

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

Forever and ever amen!

85points

I stopped doing any kind of work in my dorm room at college and only did it at the libraries. Not only did I become way more productive, but I enjoyed being in my room a lot more. It’s way more comfortable (and easier) to fall asleep when you’ve taken a 15 minute walk home then when you’ve been working at your desk in the same room for 4 hours.

NoLifeMax , Alfons Morales Report

Final score:

311points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

Reminds me of my nephew who said after weeks and weeks of homeschooling that his house didn't feel like home anymore. Broke my heart.

110points

People Are Sharing 35 Genius Life Hacks And You Might Be Surprised You Never Thought Of Them Posting this too late for anyone to see, but I brush my teeth as part of my daughter's bedtime routine. This keeps me from snacking late at night since my teeth already feel clean and I don't want to mess them up before bed. I've lost about 5" from my waist, and it keeps me accountable to brush my teeth before I'm too tired to care.

petethepianist , Ron Lach Report

Final score:

286points

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

Also, when you go through your bed time routine with your kids you're being the example that what they have to do is something everyone has to do. Makes it feel less unfair and more like it's bedtime for everyone.

99points

Previously, Bored Panda spoke about house cleaning and chore life hacks with parenting blogger Samantha Scroggin. She told us all about how to keep on top of things when you have a family and kids.

"Keeping the house clean is a moving target in my experience. But for me personally, an at least somewhat clean house is tremendously important to my mental health," she said.

"A tidy house helps me feel more in control of my life, and able to handle the curveballs that often come our way as busy parents,” Samantha told Bored Panda.

Washing dishes while cooking. Now it’s at a point where I just do it because I want a clean kitchen.

devatrox , Marek Studzinski Report

Final score:

261points

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Mistralok 2 years ago

Clean as you go. This is the mantra of any quality professional kitchen.

130points

Getting all the sleep I need. I noticed a while back how literally everything is better when I am well rested and I don't care if people make fun of me for sleeping 9h every night. I have never pulled an all nighter in college and when I do hikes that start really early I just go to bed for the night in the late afternoon the day before and still get my sleep. Nothing standing between me and my bed lol

vanillax2018 , Lux Graves Report

Final score:

244points

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Zoe's Mom 2 years ago

Nap. It's okay.

52points

Preparing/getting stuff ready the night before. For example:

Getting my shoes and putting them by the front of the door

Packing my backpack with all the things I'll need for that day

Getting my underwear, shirt, pants, etc. out and folding them in a pile

Packing lunch(es) for that day

No more running around in the mornings looking for stuff on a time crunch! It’s become so much less stressful when I know where everything is and I can just get everything (on) and leave.

KomodoJo3 , Dennis Cortés Report

Final score:

243points

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Beck 2 years ago

I have always set my clothes out the night before. In fact, about 20 minutes ago I woke up and put on those clothes. Getting ready for work now.

37points

rachwiddabangs , Sharon McCutcheon Report

The parenting blogger said that she keeps small mental task lists every single day. "The tasks could be as simple as emptying the dishwasher or putting away a load of laundry. Maybe most importantly, I invest in a professional housekeeping service once a month," she revealed.

"That helps keep the house in a manageable state to the point that I can keep the house from getting totally out of control in-between visits. That said, I think parenting comes with a certain degree of clutter to be expected."

#10

I flip my pill bottles after taking them so I remember if I took them or not. really helps if you take the same pill in morning and at night.

Final score:

218points

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Nicola Roberts 2 years ago (edited)

Hey when it comes to pills hear all the advice offered. I have a seven day pill pot, when I've taken it I leave the lid open. If I did this 20 years ago I would have one less child. Edit: while they weren't planned it doesn't make them any less loved and cherished.

73points

#11

My alarm clock is across the room, requiring me to get out of bed to turn it off. Prevents me from falling back asleep.

soik90 , JESHOOTS.com Report

Final score:

194points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

I get up, put off, go back to bed and fall asleep. and sometimes don't even remember I did it. I'm on the automatic or something.

131points

#12

Every time I leave a room I spend less than thirty seconds tidying or doing one task. Pickup a pillow off the floor. Return a glass to the kitchen. Going to the bathroom, carry up some laundry. Literally every time I leave a room. It’s such a habit now that I don’t even think about it but I do notice that my home is always tidy.

I also have a home for everything in my house. I literally never lose anything. You have to take a step back occasionally and think about the location of things logically. When an item is very economical to buy, I own multiples for sake of ease. Scissors in the kitchen, office and bathroom. Makes life easier and saves so much time. The flip side of that is always storing like things in one location. Batteries, no matter the type all in one location with battery chargers. I never throw them in a random drawer.

Lindsey-905 Report

Final score:

182points

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Ristina Nielsen 2 years ago

"Random drawer" = kitchen drawer #3. That's where all this kind of useful things go.

61points

For Samantha, a happy and warm home should have kindness as the core family value. "My house is always a little bit chaotic because we all have big personalities and are a loud and busy bunch. But I stress to my kids the importance of us being kind to one another. Kindness and love are at the root of a happy home for me, even when things get crazy and we slip up and say things we don't mean,” she said.

#13

If you have long hair, brush it before you get into the shower.

It really reduces the amount of hair in the drain, and it makes it easier to shampoo and condition more thoroughly.

8pintsplease Report

Final score:

172points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

And start comb from end to scalp.

53points

#14

If it takes less than a minute, just do it

evelynmtz821 Report

Final score:

166points

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IeabellAlakar@aqueenofaplanet 2 years ago

Why I comment on everything.

51points

#15

Making my bed and straightening my room every morning. It started when I was trying to cope with major depression. Good tool.

aprilmarina Report

Final score:

164points

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shuka shuka 2 years ago

Going to bed in a made bed is so much nicer. Even walking through the room it feels better. This should be higher up.

45points

2020IsANightmare , Stephan Müller Report

#16

Drink. Water.

It's something so simple yet so often ignored.

Yeah, it can get annoying at times. I never really want to get up at 3:30am to piss. I don't really want to have to stop on, say, a six-hour drive because I have to pee.

But, staying well hydrated helps me feel better, look better, rest better (yeah, there's the 3:30am piss, but that's after three hours of sleep. I didn't toss and turn for three hours before then,) etc.

And it will help you live longer. Your organs will thank you.

Final score:

162points

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Wistiti 2 years ago

When you get a headache, the first you should do is drink water before reaching for paracetamol.

71points

#17

Make a list. I have severe anxiety, and I used to stress all day about all the things I need to do. Making a list gives you an easy way to keep track of your accomplishments, but more importantly, it just gets all of that out of your head. I don’t need to keep going over what I need to do today because it’s all on the board in front of me. Then I can choose the thing I feel like I can handle at the moment and keep checking things off little by little.

Yadon_used_yawn Report

Final score:

160points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

And it feels nice to check something off your list, like an accomplishment even if it is a small thing.

50points

#18

I bought 24 pairs of the same socks and threw the rest of miss matching ones away.

I have a couple “winter socks” and that’s it.

familiarfate01 , Henry & Co. Report

Final score:

159points

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Monday 2 years ago

But that's boring! I'd much rather wear mismatched socks than have all of mine be identical.

71points

#19

Empathizing with someone when they're angry. This has saved me countless times in my customer service career.

policyshift , Christian Erfurt Report

Final score:

155points

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

I agree. Face it. Many of us had our moments when our emotions got the worst of us. Sometimes, how someone reacts back can either diffuse or escalate the situation. Pointing a camera in someone's face when they're already having a bad time, laughing, mocking, shouting back, arguing, accusing them of lying, it's just going to make things harder for everyone. Even if you have to pretend to be empathetic just to calm them down can make a huge difference.

37points

#20

“Don’t put it down, put it away”

Edit: thanks for the awards and badges etc everyone! I truly don’t know what they mean but appreciate it lol.

A lot of ppl here saying “please tell my wife” or “please tell my husband”; Funny enough, my WIFE is the one that made me live by this. She saw it on an ADHD subreddit she frequents (to get a better idea of what goes on in my head lol). She’s an amazing person.

Thanks again everyone.

acardy , Sanibell BV Report

Final score:

151points

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Monic Krugell 2 years ago

then you never have to put something down twice

18points

#21

If you have to put something down for a bit, like say your phone or glass of water, say out loud, "I'm putting this ____ here."

I guess that by doing that you engage different parts of you brain and makes it more likely for you to remember where you put something when you need it again.

-eDgAR- , Selwyn van Haaren Report

Final score:

141points

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Mistralok 2 years ago

My old worn brain requires me to take it a bit farther. My keys and wallet always go in the same place, my phone also depending on which room I am in.

41points

#22

If I'm feeling depressed I just tell myself " I'm depressed for now." It helps me look forward to when I'm not feeling down.

Orsabell Report

Final score:

129points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

I give myself a deadline until when can I be "depressed" (NOT DEPRESSION, JUST SAD) . This allows me to give myself time I need and prepare my head to do something about it, when comes the deadline I set.

16points

#23

Drinking one cup of water for every two alcoholic beverages.

I keep a bottle of water by my bedside before I go to bed. When I wake up to go pee I chug as much as I can and pass back out.

End up with far less of a hangover

Kirasmile , Daria Shevtsova Report

Final score:

124points

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troufaki13 2 years ago

I thought it was the other way round. Two cups of water for every alcoholic beverage.

58points

#24

Thinking of different scenarios for bad drivers. If there’s a truck going 90mph on the highway and weaving through lanes without a turn signal, I just imagine that he’s on the verge of crapping his pants and that’s why he’s in a rush. I find it funny and usually improves my mood.

blackresonance Report

Final score:

123points

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John C 2 years ago

It's always a good idea to give others the benefit of the doubt: you have no idea what they're going through!

7points

#25

Don’t yuck someone’s yum. Try out their flavor of food once

wandering_bard29 Report

Final score:

122points

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

Yep I just love peanut butter and onion sandwiches - try it you'll like it!

16points

#26

The chef who taught me to cook said at the get go, 90% of cooking is cleaning

LAGreggM , cottonbro Report

Final score:

116points

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GirlFriday 2 years ago

"Clean As You Go" was one of the five basic cooking rules I was taught. I still use it every time I cook and it makes things so much simpler.

31points

tranquilseafinally , Torbjørn Helgesen Report

#27

Shopping a list. Putting things on a list when they need to be replaced and the sticking to the list when I go shopping. It's probably saved me many thousands of dollars by now.

Final score:

116points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Sticking to the list it's my biggest problem going shopping.

46points

#28

Minding my own business.

nlsnpgr84 Report

Final score:

114points

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Mistralok 2 years ago

To a point. When another needs your aid give it to them.

28points

casualwalkabout , Acharaporn Kamornb Report

#29

Getting out of bed immediately when the alarm goes off.

Final score:

111points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

People who do this : what's your secret, motivation, voodoo, kind of alarm,aspirations and dreams? HOW, just How ?

10points

CaptainObvious1906 , Phalinda Long Report

#30

Deep stretching right before bed or right when waking up. makes a world of difference

Final score:

110points

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

At my age it is very noisy!

63points

#31

Glass of water in the microwave to cook food that isn't already frozen. Works really well with things like pasta that you want to reheat and not get that really bad rubberized texture. The temp of the water is also usually a good tell on how hot your food is, so you don't need to go and taste it cold.

lostcauz707 , Mike Report

Final score:

106points

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Pilot Chick 2 years ago

Microwave a glass of water so the inside of the microwave is nice and steamy then wipe it down. Easiest way to clean a microwave.

66points

#32

That moment trick from Deadpool.

I have a bad temper, not going to lie. It felt uncontrollable for a while, but it was just because I was always so quick to react.

Like as a kid, if my brother said something that rubbed me the wrong way, the next moment, I was trying to fight my brother without even thinking.

Now, if something pisses me off, I catch myself and think about why that thing pissed me off. 9 times out of 10, I'm just being dumb and allowing something dumb to upset me. This helps a lot if you rage in video games. Most of the time if you're raging in a game at someone on your team, you're the problem.

_IratePirate_ , Annie Spratt Report

Final score:

105points

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Amanda Lalonde 2 years ago

I may seem like an idiot but what moment trick?

27points

#33

Resting my feet on a small booster stool for optimal pooing position

urbana1 Report

Final score:

103points

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ToGo 2 years ago

I call mine the "stool stool".

41points

#34

Carrying a bag with me that folds into a tiny thing. I love it and people always smile at it when I say i don't need a bag at the store

oddlyfamiliarr Report

Final score:

102points

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Scagsy 2 years ago

That's kinda cute that they smile at it. Do they pet it?

39points

anderoogigwh*re , Ivan Oboleninov Report

#35

When I'm trying to sleep in bed at night I go over what I did that day and think of everything I did in a positive light or as if it's part of a goal I'm working towards. I've never been depressed (or at least diagnosed with it!) but this helps feeling like I've accomplished something and I can feel better about what I've done. Celebrate every little thing you did, and also it helps me fall asleep a little bit faster too.

Final score:

91points

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Andy Acceber 2 years ago

The "never been depressed" bit is weird. Depression is a real, serious illness. You didn't prevent depression with optimism. That's not how depression works. You were just lucky enough never to get it.

105points

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#36

My summer hack is coffee ice cubes. I make a tray of coffee cubes for my ice coffee. One cup of coffee makes one tray. Game changer, no more watery ice coffee.

annswertwin Report

Final score:

30points

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Mistralok 2 years ago

Finally another person gets it. Not even my favorite local coffee shop had heard of it when I mentioned it to them.

10points

#37

Stretch while waiting for something (microwave, etc)

MelissaSclafani Report

Final score:

30points

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

While I wait for the microwave or the kettle to boil, that's when I load/unload the dishwasher, or wipe down cupboards or surfaces, or clean the sink or do trash.

5points

#38

Sleeping with a pillow between my knees. No more lower back pain

fiddyk50 Report

Final score:

29points

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jk nbt 2 years ago

just discovered this one myself... thanks

2points

#39

Putting the cream in the bottom of the cup and pouring the coffee in. Thousands of spoons saved from the dishwasher. Hundreds of stir sticks kept out of landfills.

Doing my part.

TKCerbs Report

Final score:

29points

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Monday 2 years ago

We just have a "coffee spoon". Everyone who makes coffee uses the same spoon from the morning to the evening and it's chucked in the dishwasher at night with the rest.

11points

#40

ignoring people I don't want to interact with

ClubZen Report

Final score:

28points

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

I f I don't recognize a phone number it does not get answered. Wearing a mask and Dark glasses is a great way to ignore people!

10points

#41

Moisturizing my face right after the shower

Bookies44 , Sora Shimazaki Report

Final score:

27points

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

Never have - never will 77 yrs very few wrinkles!

7points

#42

When you leave a room, take one thing with you that belongs somewhere else.

When I see a part of the bathroom is getting dirty/dusty, I immidiately clean it. Toilet or sink or floor whatever.

Doing 10% of something is better than doing none. I'm not the healthiest physically or mentally, so keeping organised is hard. But if I do one thing, I consider myself productive.

vixissitude Report

Final score:

27points

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AnxietyRiddenMom 2 years ago

I had a therapist that did something similar. When she would tidy up, she'd carry a tote with her. Anything that didn't belong in a place, she put in the tote to be returned to where it belonged

2points

#43

Buying a meal deal and keeping the chocolate bar in your coat pocket. When you finish work and get into the elevator you’ll always put your hands in your coat pockets ready for the s**tty commute home. And there it is, a nice little treat to remind you that everything is ok

Jitsu_apocalypse Report

Final score:

27points

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Heather Atwood 2 years ago

Just don't forget about it in the warmer months! Messy!!

8points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#44

Not leaving the house in an absolute tear to get to work. Take an extra fifteen minutes to make your bed, start/empty the dishwasher, tidy the kitchen, toss all your laundry into the basket.

This not only helps me be calm when I get home but I find myself less frazzled at work too.

Sad_Salt2577 Report

Final score:

25points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

I've been doing this, since I went with my baby to hospital and stay there without have any courage to ask a friend to bring over clothes and higiénic products because my house was a embarrassing mess. Never again.

6points

#45

I once saw a video about extending the life of shaving razors by cutting out a piece of old jeans and using it as a strop. I get about 6 months out of a single Gillete Mach 3 and I am a legit Sasquatch.

Izula4 Report

Final score:

25points

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Aisling Raye 2 years ago

You can also store whatever disposable razor you're using blade side down in a cup with some baby oil. Keeps the blades sharp for so much longer. Also using baby oil to shave results in heavenly smooth shaved legs.

6points

saturnplanetpowerrr Report

#46

I saw an episode of Wife Swap in 2005 where the mom had this system with her sponges that stuck with me. You just downgrade the dishes sponge to the wiping off the counter sponge instead of throwing it out right away. It makes me feel like I have my s**t together when I’m losing it tbh

Final score:

23points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

And then downgrade to clean the balcony and outside areas or the toilet or the cooking oven.

24points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#47

Having a bedtime routine helps me to fall asleep. Otherwise, I have trouble. My routine is watching one episode of a funny or happy show on TV. And then reading manga on my phone, with the screen set to its dimmest. Works like a charm

IkeHello Report

Final score:

22points

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Dark Side of the Loom 2 years ago

Same here except I read BP 😊

13points

#48

leaving a bottle of water on my nightstand, so I drink it first thing in the morning.

also don't really know if it's a life hack or not, but using a sneaker as a cup holder when I'm not near a table.

larniebarney Report

Final score:

22points

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Thomas Sweda 2 years ago

I don’t even understand the sneaker stuff.

1point

#49

This will probably go straight to the bottom but sometime last year or the year before there was a thread on Reddit that was something regarding "your best life hack" and on there, some kind Redditor taught me that holding down Windows-Shift-S opens up the snip-screen menu on Windows 10 for screenshotting and simple highlighting or marking up your desktop.

I use that every single day now. I was probably very late to that party too but someone will read this and be happy they did. Paying it forward.

RockyRidge510 Report

Final score:

22points

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

cmd shift 4 on a mac

8points

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#50

Heat take-out Chinese in a pan with a bag of frozen veggies. It's healthier per portion and costs less because you get more. Win-win.

maahc Report

Final score:

21points

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Mistralok 2 years ago

Learn to cook it yourself and you can put a couple more "wins" in there.

8points

#51

Doing 1 thing at a time and nothing else. Life becomes so much simpler.

Write a list of the stuff you need to do and just follow that list.

CharlieSnow8990 Report

Final score:

21points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

Multitasking is a myth, you can only do one thing at a time properly.

7points

#52

A work from home life hack I adopted was using break time from work to do low mental energy chores. Stuff like dusting furniture and vacuuming the pool is a nice break from the mental energy of working and I’m getting stuff done.

drakeallthethings , cottonbro Report

Final score:

19points

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Aahzmandus Pervect 2 years ago

Vacuuming the pool?

6points

Kraken_for_the_win Report

#53

Adding a tbs of Chia seeds to my cereal to help me feel more full.

Final score:

18points

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Shelley Dawson 2 years ago

Make sure you drink plenty of fluid if you use Chia in this way.

3points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#54

My teenaged kids constantly gave me their laundry inside out with their underwear and socks still stuck to the pants, like they literally peeled them off in one piece. I’d nag and nag at them to turn their clothes right side out and they continue to leave them inside out so I decided to give them back their laundry clean but inside out. It worked.

Hippydippy420 Report

Final score:

18points

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Eb 2 years ago

I turn everything inside out for washing as they stay looking nice for longer that way. I also iron them that way if they need it, so everything in my cupboards is inside out till it gets worn.

19points

#55

Lists of stuff you need to do. It doesn't matter how minor it is, put it all on there.

Then, you have two options. Do the easiest one first, and demonstrate to yourself that you've been pointlessly putting it off. Or do the most difficult one first, so that you get it out of the way and the list becomes easier and easier to finish.

Either way, pretty soon the focus of your activity changes from the actual tasks to "crossing things off the list". You barely even notice you're doing the tasks anymore, you just remember the pay-off you get when you cross another item off the list.

MagicSPA Report

Final score:

18points

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CHRIS DOMRES 2 years ago

" A bad pencil is better than the best memory". Jewish proverb, I think.

9points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#56

-Taking my dog for a 20 min. walk first thing in the morning to get my brain and body moving

-Filling a water bottle and leaving it on the kitchen counter before bed so I'll remember to chug it first thing in the morning. My day is completely different when I start it off well-hydrated.

-Doing 15-20 minutes of light cleaning after work to save from doing a ton of housework on the weekends.

Always_Trying01 , Andriyko Podilnyk Report

Final score:

17points

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Shelley Dawson 2 years ago

I think people often underestimate the power of the human body. Water is water no matter what flavourings are added. Yes, those flavourings may have their own effect, but water is water. The body knows this.

4points

#57

Not sitting down until everything is done. Come home from work, get changed, put the laundry on, do the dishes, make dinner/meal prep, clean the house a bit, walk the dog. Do everything thats needed of you before you sit down on the couch/to have dinner.

clydeswitch , Pixabay Report

Final score:

17points

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

This is what my mom does. It would drive me nuts, and our guests when we'd have company. People would have to tell my mom to come and sit lol.

7points

#58

Reading a book to fall asleep faster.

ShadowOfRicoSilk Report

Final score:

17points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

I will stay up til dawn to finish a good book.

25points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

#59

I got three. Putting green onions in water and not in the fridge before using them, and then also putting the white parts in water after using the greens. They grow back quickly so you can use them again. The finger trick for measuring water for rice. It works every time and the rice comes out perfect. And neem oil for my plants, they love it.

Evoehm13 , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

17points

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Eb 2 years ago

What is the finger trick for measuring rice?

16points

#60

Setting calendar reminders for myself that go off when I need to do them.

placeholderNull Report

Final score:

16points

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Jennifer Gilmore 2 years ago

I connected my family to Google calendar so they all see the same things that i do. "Mom, when is my...." "Check the calendar ". Work schedules, dr appointments, sporting events, it's all in there. You can also enter things as private events, as apposed to family events.

2points

#61

One that I read on here and have since adopted entirely is to squeegee off water when I've had a shower. Totally the best advice I've had on a life hack thread.

manawasteman Report

Final score:

16points

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j_m m_j 2 years ago

pretty certain they're getting rid of the excess water on them before using s towel, I've done it my whole life

1point

#62

Getting lunches ready the night before. Not necessarily packing them up, but getting all the individual parts ready. If I’m bringing leftovers, then packing a portion. Or cutting up veggies and cheese to make a little snack platter. Then in the morning I grab the things I prepped the night before, with the easy to grab things (an apple, a yogurt, maybe a muffin if I was ambitious and baked some, or a hard boiled egg if I thought enough ahead and made some) and there’s my lunch.

Rather than figuring it out from scratch in the morning, or just buying something during my lunch break.

Amanda_K1987 Report

Final score:

16points

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Shelley Dawson 2 years ago

I worked out just how much buying lunches cost. I now make my own lunches. I bring in the components and make up a sandwich (so it doesn't go soggy) or have leftovers. Cheaper and far, far nicer and fresher.

2points

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#63

When stuck in bed with my phone in the morning, I aim to at least relocate to the couch. Always end up starting my day accidentally instead.

SourceTotem Report

Final score:

16points

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Thomas Sweda 2 years ago

I’m 87 years old, and I can say I have NEVER been stuck in bed with a phone. Not even when sick ! Other things, yes. No phones in my bedroom, wired, cell, smart or otherwise.

7points

#64

Purposely rewording anything "negative" in terms of "not positive". Doesn't matter that I'm saying the word "not", I'm still suggesting "positive".

Congratulating myself when finishing a meal, and when getting ready early in the morning. Just to reaffirm that "I can f**king do this".

neohylanmay Report

Final score:

15points

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#65

having a notepad on my pantry door.

When I take something out I jot it down voila instant shopping list.

that_other_goat , Kelly Sikkema Report

Final score:

14points

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

I have painted the inside of a pantry door with blackboard paint. I write what I need and used and copy this on my shopping list. Wipe blackboard and repeat !

9points

#66

Brushing with my Left hand, I'm right handed and I read back in the day that if you train your brain to use your non dominant hand you'll be good in task management I think.

tr0jance , Alex Padurariu Report

Final score:

14points

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

Best way to become ambidextrous: use cutlery with the other hand every time you eat. Write with the other hand. Practise cutting, drawing, sewing, any fine motor skill with the other hand. Do it every day for two months and you will be surprised how competent you will become.

3points

#67

Basic meal prep, I will buy the veggies/ fruit I want to eat that week and instead of chopping them up when I need them, I just do it all at once right after I buy them (makes it easier to just grab a handful of celery or grapes if they are already ready to go). I also pack my work food the night before that way there are no excuses to not bring it to work if I'm running late.

Shazamshazam2 Report

Final score:

14points

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Karin Gibson 2 years ago

Fruit and vegetables lose their vitamins very quickly when the flesh is exposed to air. If you do the preprocessing thing make sure you take a daily vitamin supplement to counteract the disappearance of the natural vitamins in your food.

3points

#68

Waking up early everyday. I used to not be a morning person but I found a morning radio show I liked and waking up early makes me have a productive day.

BMoney8600 Report

Final score:

14points

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

What's the secret ? I realize that my life would be 90% stress and screaming free if I would wake up 30 minutes earlier but I can't bring myself to do it.

6points

#69

When in doubt, throw it out.

lemondrag Report

Final score:

14points

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Brandy Dor 2 years ago

My Nana used to say "if you can't Eat it, Screw( she said the f word) it, or wear it, throw it out"

4points

#70

Waking up earlier on my days off. So the days I work, technically I get to sleep in a little.

MF_Ghidra Report

Final score:

13points

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Albino 2 years ago

That sounds cruel! I guess it also depends on the time you have to get up for work.

4points

#71

Probably not even a life hack per say, but most of the comments upvoted are not life hacks either. Mine is to clean after myself, whatever I do. Cooking? Clean instantly. Spilled a drop of milk? Clean instantly. Massive s**t? Clean instantly. Washing your hands and you notice dust on the faucet? Clean instantly. It just makes life easier and you feel so much better.

Prixm Report

Final score:

13points

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

*per se, from latin, meaning in itself.

12points

#72

Just bought a microwave with a silent mode. Changed my life!

Fredissimo666 Report

Final score:

12points

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Katherine Boag 2 years ago

My current microwave just beeps once when it's done, and not tons afterwards. Its heaven not to have to listen to endless beeping because my husband forgot his tea

3points

#73

It’s a cheap hack, but, ordering drinks with no ice - so I would get a full cup. I could drink it for 3-4 times a day, even the day after. Saves money, and a little moodbooster for me

vergessliche Report

Final score:

12points

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Paul Davis 2 years ago

Not to mention how horribly nasty most ice machines get at restaurants since apparently they're a bear to clean.

9points

#74

Drinking a pint of water on an empty stomach in the morning before breakfast.

Apparently it's good for me, I dunno, I just do it and have done for years.

RevFernie Report

Final score:

11points

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Claire Stanfield 2 years ago

Yessss!

2points

#75

my alarm clock, every morning, turns off non disturb mode on my cellphone, turns some lights and tv on, read to me the forecast for the day, a couple of reminders for the day and wishes me good morning.

cris231976 Report

Final score:

11points

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

wow sounds like you have home automation down! Here most people are deciding which piece of scrap tin they can use to make a roof.

9points

#76

Tongue scraper.

CliplessWingtips Report

Final score:

11points

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Thomas Sweda 2 years ago

Do NOT,EVER use a straight razor !

3points

#77

I do squats when I brush my teeth.

Shartran , Diana Polekhina Report

Final score:

9points

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Clare C 2 years ago

I just struggle not to drop toothpaste down my self standing still

20points

#78

Intermittent fasting. Done it for years. Never looked back. Life changer

3gnome Report

Final score:

8points

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SusanS 2 years ago

Everyday I do this, and I multitask as well. While fasting, I am also sleeping. Been doing it for years! Proof that my hack is the best, I am still alive!! ::eyeroll::

6points

#79

I use my blow dryer to clear the fog away from the mirror after I get out of the shower instead of wiping streaks into the glass

Barfignugen Report

Final score:

8points

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Thomas Sweda 2 years ago

You don’t have an exhaust fan apparently.

4points

#80

Putting my phone on the other side of my bedroom, so that when my alarm goes off, I have to get out of bed to shut it off.

Retrosonic82 Report

Final score:

8points

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Albino 2 years ago

I don't hear it when it's right next to me, so that won't help.

4points

#81

This is for the bros. When showering, wash your ass with shampoo. Your ass crack hairs will be super soft and conditioned. Women compliment me on this all the time now.

startinearly Report

Final score:

6points

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

Brother you need a shave!

10points

louderharderfaster Report

#82

"Mouth taping" at night led to 99.9% nose breathing during the day and it continues to blow my mind how much it has helped with sleep, allergies and brain fog.

Final score:

6points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

For me, that would be very disruptive, like self-imposed sleep apnea.

10points

#83

Learning this shoelace knot. Pretty much just as simple as the simplest one most people learn but looks better, is more secure, and easier to undo when you want to.

SmartAlec105 Report

Final score:

2points

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

Ok. What is the knot? This is what happens when posts are taken from other platforms without the full context.

24points

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What do you think ?

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SusanS 2 years ago

Sorry, of the number of posts, maybe 2 were actual hacks.

15points

Don't Look 2 years ago

I wouldn’t call these hacks. I’d call them things we learned in life. As in this how to live. You do this and the result is what you’d expect from doing the thing you did which has been done for ages now.

9points

Aahzmandus Pervect 2 years ago

What did I learn? That people are obsessed with cleaning.

9points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Grand mama said : "a dirty house is like a dirty mind, will only attract rats and Cockroaches. Clean your house for a clean mind." I feel more my inner peace in a organized clean room, then when my room is a messy.

9points

Mimi M 2 years ago

If you have to remember something complex and you are already in bed for the night, just grab something and throw it in the middle of the floor, where you will see it when you wake up. I call that 'creating an anomaly'. It works.

5points

Nadine Debard 2 years ago

I also do this but I need to explain it to my husband or he will automatically clean my mess!

1point

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Meditation, I swear for it... I started with guide meditation, now I can do alone. Yoga is on my to do list.

5points

Bobby 2 years ago

Walking was my favorite meditation. Silva Mind Training taught me so much, but walking let me put it to practice.

3points

AmericaHomeofTheNotFree 2 years ago (edited)

Life hack: when you want to hang something, for example a picture, and using nails, instead of measuring or guessing where the nail should go just put a small amount of toothpaste on the spot that should hang on the nail and then put it against the wall. It marks where the nail should go and easily can be wiped off lol

2points

Bill Evs 2 years ago

One I've heard of and employ that does seem to work is if you eat a meal and then still feel hungry don't immediately go for seconds or grab a snack. Wait around 20 minutes and then see if you still feel hungry. Apparently (I'm not a scientist so don't quote me on this) it can take up to 20 minutes for the stomach to send signals to your brain to register that you're full.

2points

Gopi Gopi 2 years ago

I make more then $12,000 a month online. It’s enough to comfortably replace my old jobs income, especially considering I only work about 11 to 12 hours a week from home. I was amazed how easy it was after I tried it…GOOD LUCK.. ===))> 𝐖𝐰𝐰.𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫.𝐂𝐨𝐦

-1point

Aisling Raye 2 years ago

I put my workout shoes next to my bed before I go to sleep. I put them on first thing when I wake up and I'm not allowed to sit down until I'm done working out and I take them off. It's really helped me keep a routine going during the pandemic.

2points

Pamela24 2 years ago

I start my morning with a big glass of water. Around 300 ml or so, right after I wake up so that when I'm getting up (around half an hour later) there's already hydration in my bloodstream. I also struggle with drinking enough so this helps me get a good amount in early.

2points

Angela Jones 2 years ago

Praying in the morning before I leave the house. It calms me and puts me in a good frame of mind for the day

1point

Jo Choto 2 years ago

I do enjoy tips, even if I can't employ them myself!

1point

Laurie Frey 2 years ago

Really liked number 10, will definitely try.

0points

Jaybird3939 2 years ago

I live on the coast, so this one works well for me: Red sky at night, Sailor's delight (Nice the next day) Red sky in the morning, Sailor take warning (Rain/Storm coming)

0points

Cass Malone 2 years ago

When you microwave something try and get it all pushed to the edges so there's a hope in the middle. This will help your food cook more evenly

0points

Erik Granqvist 2 years ago

When driving in the dusk or dawn, put the sun visor on the windscreen down. The light sky will mess your eyes up, but with the visor down it narrows the amount of sky in your view. You will se things like animals on the road a lot better. An old man who drove taxi his whole life told me that - and it works.

0points

John Baker 2 years ago

Hack. You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.

0points

Matthew Coughlin 2 years ago

Ya these arent "life hacks". These are what people do to make there life's move fast and don't necessarily help everyone.

0points

zims 2 years ago

"90% of being a parent is fluids"

0points

Austin Hicks 2 years ago

These seem like super basic life skills.

0points

Yoga Kitty 2 years ago

Yes. And still you would be surprised how many people do not have those (for many different reasons); it won't hurt to repeat things like that from time to time. Even it is all old news for you, somebody else might still benefit!

1point

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SusanS 2 years ago

Sorry, of the number of posts, maybe 2 were actual hacks.

15points

Don't Look 2 years ago

9points

Aahzmandus Pervect 2 years ago

What did I learn? That people are obsessed with cleaning.

9points

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

9points

Mimi M 2 years ago

5points

Nadine Debard 2 years ago

I also do this but I need to explain it to my husband or he will automatically clean my mess!

1point

Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago

Meditation, I swear for it... I started with guide meditation, now I can do alone. Yoga is on my to do list.

5points

Bobby 2 years ago

Walking was my favorite meditation. Silva Mind Training taught me so much, but walking let me put it to practice.

3points

AmericaHomeofTheNotFree 2 years ago (edited)

2points

Bill Evs 2 years ago

2points

Gopi Gopi 2 years ago

-1point

Aisling Raye 2 years ago

2points

Pamela24 2 years ago

2points

Angela Jones 2 years ago

Praying in the morning before I leave the house. It calms me and puts me in a good frame of mind for the day

1point

Jo Choto 2 years ago

I do enjoy tips, even if I can't employ them myself!

1point

Laurie Frey 2 years ago

Really liked number 10, will definitely try.

0points

Jaybird3939 2 years ago

I live on the coast, so this one works well for me: Red sky at night, Sailor's delight (Nice the next day) Red sky in the morning, Sailor take warning (Rain/Storm coming)

0points

Cass Malone 2 years ago

When you microwave something try and get it all pushed to the edges so there's a hope in the middle. This will help your food cook more evenly

0points

Erik Granqvist 2 years ago

0points

John Baker 2 years ago

Hack. You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means.

0points

Matthew Coughlin 2 years ago

Ya these arent "life hacks". These are what people do to make there life's move fast and don't necessarily help everyone.

0points

zims 2 years ago

"90% of being a parent is fluids"

0points

Austin Hicks 2 years ago

These seem like super basic life skills.

0points

Yoga Kitty 2 years ago

1point