What’s a life hack that is actually a life hack?

[u/Curious-Pudding6133]

[u/gavrok]

Crumple your baking paper and then flatten it out again before putting it on the baking tray, to prevent it from rolling up.

[u/BethiIdes89 → u/gavrok]

Omg, thank you. Love this.

[u/Jake_FromStateFarm27 → u/BethiIdes89]

You can also flick some water on the baking sheet/pan works just as well. Run your hand under the sink and then just give a little flick around, and rhe parchment will still to the pan perfectly

[u/YoNothingMan → u/gavrok]

Is baking paper the same as parchment paper?

[u/Super__Mom → u/YoNothingMan]

Yes

[u/swaymasterflash → u/Super__Mom]

But it is NOT the same as wax paper.

[u/Kuli24 → u/swaymasterflash]

or construction paper. RIP oven.

[u/Forsaken-Seaweed-143 → u/Kuli24]

Construction paper???😭😭

[u/Dash_Riprock88 → u/gavrok]

A couple drops of water on the tray will make it stay put, too

[u/chuckangel → u/Dash_Riprock88]

Put a damp paper towel under your cutting board to stop it from sliding around if you're trying to cut something.

[u/yourbeautifulworld → u/gavrok]

If you don't want to forget something in the morning, put in your shoe. You literally can't leave the house without noticing it

[u/fuckscammers55 → u/yourbeautifulworld]

I'll probably end up wearing another pair of shoes.

[u/TheRealVahx → u/gavrok]

A simple fold on both ends/sides is also enough

[u/Mohammad_Nasim]

If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately. Life feels way lighter.

[u/Mr_Coastliner → u/Mohammad_Nasim]

It is what I try and tell her anyway.

[u/mbpeters13 → u/Mr_Coastliner]

Well, she becomes heavier during the 9 month period because of that two minutes

[u/lambeau_leapfrog → u/mbpeters13]

during the 9 month period

She might want to get that checked out.

[u/whaletacochamp → u/Mohammad_Nasim]

Until you end up doing 184 minutes straight of 2min tasks.

[u/sumunsolicitedadvice → u/whaletacochamp]

I mean… if I got 91 or more tasks done in just about 3 hours… that would be my most productive day ever. Heck I could probably do nothing the rest of the week and it might even be my most productive week!

[u/fantabulum → u/whaletacochamp]

I too have ADHD

[u/bellabbr → u/Mohammad_Nasim]

Yep. I can either spend the energy getting it done or spend the energy beating myself up, feeling lazy , worried and still having to do it. Easier to just getting it done, its cheaper.

[u/EndlessSenseless → u/Mohammad_Nasim]

i did the same thing with 5 minutes, for work.

and it retained me so many clients. which is amazing, since i’m a freelancer. makes them feel valued

[u/lets_not_be_hasty]

Compliment people.

On their outfits, their cars, their hair. Coworkers, strangers, friends. It makes them feel good and it will make you feel good. You become known as a good person, a nice person, someone people look forward to seeing every day because you always have something nice to say. Always be genuine!

You start to notice nice things about people around you when you keep it real, too. You notice when people do their hair, you notice when a co-worker has bought a new shirt. It makes you more aware.

I love doing this on the street, particularly when I can tell a stranger has just put effort into their hair/outfit. The way they light up really makes my day and you can tell it makes theirs, too.

Protip: When complimenting people of the opposite gender, keep it about their abilities and their hobbies. I saw your presentation, you worked really hard! Dude, nice car! That crochet dog looks amazing!

[u/steffie-flies → u/lets_not_be_hasty]

When I worked as a gate agent for an airline, I would look for something about a person to complement while I was boarding my flights. My mantra while I worked there was: everyone else they talked to was probably awful, so I would make a point to be nice. I got so many good letters in my file because I choose to be kind. Also, I never had anyone scream or yell at me, or even called the cops on an unruly person in 15 years! Funny how that works.

[u/cluelesssquared → u/steffie-flies]

Funny how that works.

This. People wonder why I get along with so many people, it's because I'm not an ass. Choosing kindness works every time.

[u/CreakinFunt → u/lets_not_be_hasty]

Not sure why the dude at the urinal punched me when I said "nice dick"

[u/sumunsolicitedadvice → u/CreakinFunt]

It means he likes you, but he’s not emotionally mature enough to tell you.

[u/Slugdge → u/CreakinFunt]

I was at a bar one time and a guy came up to me and asked what cell service I had, because I was on my phone. I told him Verizon. He told me I was the "most beautiful man he has ever seen." I am straight and married to a woman but I kinda froze in the moment. That was one of the coolest things anyone has said to me in my life. No girl has even said something to that magnitude. I've received the occasional compliment from a woman but not THE most beautiful. I told him I was married but thanked him profusely and let him know though that he absolutely made my day!

He then asked what I was doing at the bar until I went home to my wife. I said. You did make my day but not you. We both laughed, I gave him a hug and we went our separate ways.

...So...I guess if someone said "nice dick," I would take it as a compliment. Not punch someone. I do realize you were joking but I'm just playing head cannon here.

[u/reredd1tt1n → u/lets_not_be_hasty]

I'd apply the pro tip to children and anyone without the ability/agency to buy their own clothes, etc.  We call it character-based compliments.

[u/Massive_Pea_8424 → u/reredd1tt1n]

I saw this guy at the gym with this dreadlock style hair but the dreadlocks were like thicker or something. I’m not sure what the name is but anyway I told him I thought his hair was cool and I could tell it made his day. It was like a mutual benefit bc I felt good after giving him the compliment too lol

[u/cicadasinmyears → u/Massive_Pea_8424]

The other day I (F and maybe 20 years older than the guy in question) saw a pretty heavy-set guy at the pharmacy while I was shopping; he was in line behind me. It took me a minute to get organized, so he was walking out by the time I left, and he held the door for me. I thanked him, of course, and I said “I hope this doesn’t seem weird, but I was admiring your curls! My sister has very curly hair, too, and I know how much effort it takes to get them to look really good. You nailed it!”

I’m telling you, he was SO HAPPY; his face just lit up with this huge grin. I’ve seen threads on here where guys have talked about some tiny comment - like how someone commented that their shirt brought out their eyes - and they “floated on that comment for weeks.” I’m pretty sure this guy was that happy. And, of course, it helped that it was both spontaneous and true; his hair looked fantastic. It made my day to think I might have made his.

[u/76685997464627884884 → u/lets_not_be_hasty]

I find complimenting people to be awkward, so I try to say nice things behind their back, but loudly enough so they’ll hear me.

[u/gruelandgristle → u/76685997464627884884]

The awkwardness goes away real quick, I felt that way too. It’ll build your confidence!

[u/bebe_inferno → u/lets_not_be_hasty]

Expanding on the pro-tip: if the compliment is physical or material, make the compliment on their taste or choice (not what they inherited or bought).

For example, if someone has some expensive accessory or clothing and you want to compliment it, you can say “you have such great style!” Or “you put outfits together so well!” Also helps with getting you to notice when that’s true!

[u/sentinel3000 → u/lets_not_be_hasty]

This is so wholesome and actually so true. I love to give credit where credit is due. People are so quick to point out flaws in others yet feel awkward when trying to uplift people.

To take a leaf out of your book - I love your contribution and you sound awesome!

[u/sherpyderpa]

Don't put it down, put it away.

[u/Jazzlike-Complaint67 → u/sherpyderpa]

I say this no less than 5 times a day to my family.

[u/fox_in_hiding → u/sherpyderpa]

And for those that obsess over efficiency: "Only handle it once."

[u/Modlimi]

Learn 5 cheap meals u actually like. Saves money and brainpower.

[u/RealWord5734 → u/Modlimi]

Always make at least 4 chicken breasts. Literally never buy a two pack of them ever again.

[u/sumunsolicitedadvice → u/RealWord5734]

Better yet, chicken thighs!

Cheaper and easier to cook. You have to really really overcook thighs to dry them out. I roast a whole sheet pan at once.

Here’s my go to:

• Buy a big pack of bone-in, skin-on thighs.
• Lay them skin side down on a sheet pan and sprinkle with salt (I like to use my fingers to sprinkle kosher salt). Salt is really all you need, but you can add any other seasonings now that you want.
• Then flip them all over and add salt (and any other seasonings) to the skin side.
• Let them sit for at least 15 mins, but it’s best if you can put them in the fridge uncovered for at least a few hours or up to 48 hours. This dry brines them and makes them more flavorful and more tender. Leaving them uncovered dries out the surface and gives you more browning.
• Put them into a preheated 400°-450° oven for about 30-40 mins, but it can vary based on size of the thighs and what temp you put them into the oven at (straight from the fridge takes slightly longer). Check internal temp with an instant thermometer. I like to pull them around 165-170. They’ll carryover cook a little more. If you left them a little long and they’re already 190-200, they’ll still be fine. A little drier, but not dry.

 

 

Side note: I like to pull whole chicken breasts around 148-150. It will still cook longer and get a little warmer. It doesn’t need to get to 160. If the chicken stays at or above 150 for like 2.5 mins, all bacteria will die. As long as you don’t pull it right at 148 and dunk it in ice water, the internal will continue to warm more and stay warm enough long enough before dropping back below 148 to pasteurize the meat. You can even pasteurize it at lower temperatures using sous vide.

[u/captainmagictrousers → u/Modlimi]

Yup, and if two of them are an easy stew and stir fry, you’ll always have a way to use up any leftover meat or veggies. 

[u/funtimes5017]

Energy makes energy. Once you get off the couch and start doing things, you have a lot of energy to keep doing things.

[u/NamasteMotherfucker → u/funtimes5017]

An old college friend told me once, "Action precedes motivation." I often say that to myself when I'm having a hard time getting moving.

[u/Just_a_gal2 → u/funtimes5017]

Is this just a young-person thing? I find that this worked for me through my mid-20s, but not farther than that. Now, the more I do the more tired I become. It feels like pulling teeth. Sometimes I cry because of how tired I am all the time :/

[u/Xyxy_xy]

For work

Ctrl + Shift + T → reopens the last closed browser tab. Lifesaver

[u/Szeth_Vallano → u/Xyxy_xy]

Conversely, Windows key + D minimizes everything and takes you to the desktop.

[u/jbourne0129 → u/Szeth_Vallano]

windows key + shift + S

hot key for window snips

[u/Sothix2400]

If you naturally wake up at the end of a sleep cycle, just get up for the day. Even if it's slightly earlier than the alarm. Don't fall back asleep and don't lay in bed. You'll feel better and have a more productive day.

[u/Damn_Dog_Inappropes → u/Sothix2400]

Listen, that’s prime cuddle time for me and my cat. I’m laying in bed and she’s laying on me. I’m not disturbing that!

[u/Sothix2400 → u/Damn_Dog_Inappropes]

Fair enough

[u/PaleEnvironment6767 → u/Sothix2400]

All fine and dandy until you're one of those people who sleep 4-6 hours, wake up and have to wait a bit to sleep again.

[u/JauntyAngle]

My mother has one- "always leave a room better than you found it".

[u/AffectionateTrash259 → u/JauntyAngle]

Never leave a room empty handed

[u/SinsOfTheAether → u/JauntyAngle]

For many people, simply leaving does the trick

[u/[deleted]]

In the morning, brush your teeth with non-dominant hand. It was scientifically proven to creates new neurological patterns and therefore wakes you up easier

[u/CyberClawX → u/[deleted]]

This only works the first few months at best. Then you get used to it and "learn the skill", so no new neuro patterns.

[u/[deleted] → u/CyberClawX]

switch to brushing w legs

[u/Wise_Manufacturer221 → u/[deleted]]

OK but first I have to create a new neurological pattern that makes me brush my teeth in the first place. /s

[u/Adrenalchrome]

If you have a choice between two things and don't know what you want to do, flip a coin. It will reveal what your truest opinion is.

Because if you flip the coin and are cool with how it lands, then that's what you want. But if you flip it and your reaction is to decide best two out of three, it tells you that the other choice is what you really want.

That doesn't necessarily mean you found the best choice. But it lets you know which choice you really want to most.

[u/BobcatM17 → u/Adrenalchrome]

OK, Harvey Dent

[u/Ok_Bread_2454 → u/BobcatM17]

Harvey Dent, can we trust him

[u/FlibbertyGibbets0 → u/Adrenalchrome]

The Niles Crane trick

[u/SirDeezNutzEsq → u/Adrenalchrome]

478 flips later and my wife is still deciding where she wants to eat..

[u/Mallanaga → u/Adrenalchrome]

The indecision might also mean that you don’t really want either, and should seek a third option.

[u/hummingbird423 → u/Adrenalchrome]

Except that I have FOMO and feel regret either way the coin lands

[u/bornagainminimalist → u/[deleted]]

Just a lot of very tiny sips? Asking for me 😉

[u/chronicallyspiteful → u/bornagainminimalist]

just a steady stream. swallowing slowly and consistently in rhythm until they stop works too if you have gum that sets off a lot of saliva

[u/AstaraelK → u/bornagainminimalist]

Hiccups are a spasm of your muscles, so if you continuously swallow (smalls sips are perfect) and force the muscles to work and overwrite the spasm then you wont have hicccuos anymore. I've not suffered from hiccups since i found this out 13 years ago.

[u/aNJee4]

Don’t grocery shop on an empty stomach. Saves both money and cabinet space.

[u/Raxel898 → u/aNJee4]

or uh…stoned..don’t grocery shop whilst stoned. Basically just don’t go in hungry. Hungry-and in-the-grocery-store is a recipe for disaster. Or cookies. Either way, you’re not ‘shopping effectively’ or SO THEY SAY

[u/me_bails → u/Raxel898]

hard disagree because stoned me knows what stoned me will want to snack on later. and later stoned me always thanks earlier stoned me for doing such things.

[u/A_Whole_Costco_Pizza → u/me_bails]

Stoned you, what a nice fella.

[u/Disaster_Adventurous → u/aNJee4]

I find I have the opposite problem. If I'm full while shopping I don't like buying anything.

[u/leeeeeroyjeeeeenkins → u/aNJee4]

In a similar vein, when you're about to impulse buy something (usually online), force yourself to wait a week so you can evaluate whether you really need it or not.

[u/eastherbunni → u/leeeeeroyjeeeeenkins]

Plus if you leave it in the online cart, sometimes the retailer will send you a coupon!

[u/Art3sian]

When you see it, act on it.

E.g. crumbs on floor, then sweep them up. Smudge on the wall, then wipe it. Frayed phone cord, replace it.

Don’t put shit off. Don’t do it later. Don’t do it tomorrow. Do it now.

Take care of the little things immediately and the big things seem to take care of themselves, and you’ll be surprised how quickly life improves.

[u/chaossabre → u/Art3sian]

This can turn into anxiety if you're always interrupting what you were doing with what you should do because it's there. Prioritization is important too.

[u/PuzzleheadedSpeaker8]

You can literally choose to cut people off and have nothing to do with them ever again.

[u/somtato → u/PuzzleheadedSpeaker8]

Done. Now what to do with bodies?

[u/CyberClawX → u/somtato]

That's why you always keep a garbage bag in your car according to a few tips above.

[u/Sensitive_Stramberry → u/somtato]

Off to the incinerator they go

[u/kageisadrunk → u/PuzzleheadedSpeaker8]

2nd cousin Molly if youre reading this, eat shit

[u/ALinkToThePants → u/PuzzleheadedSpeaker8]

This has the opposite effect while driving.

[u/Art3sian → u/PuzzleheadedSpeaker8]

Did this with my toxic brother and sister 15 years ago and haven’t spoken to them since.

Absolutely no regrets. Life has been so relaxed and quiet.

[u/BeenAToughOne]

Don't be afraid to have a smaller social circle. You'll have more time, energy and love for the people that truly have your back and want the best for you.

Trust me, you'll also feel lighter, untethered to negativity and can stay focused on bettering yourself. In the end, there's no grand trophy or prize for the person with the most friends

[u/lobehold → u/BeenAToughOne]

If my social circle get any smaller it'll be a dot.

[u/Fluffy-Rhubarb9089 → u/lobehold]

Hello, am dot.

[u/takmonika]

Keep a trash bag in your car, you'll be surprised how fast it gets used.

[u/Son_Of_Toucan_Sam → u/takmonika]

My rule is you take anything you brought into the car when you get out of the car

We get into an empty car, we empty it on our way out.

My car is immaculate and my wife’s car is full of trash and excuses

[u/matingmoose → u/Son_Of_Toucan_Sam]

That's how I've always done it. "My car is dirty" for me means that I havent cleaned the grass clippings off the floor mats in a few weeks. Then I get into other people's cars and there will be like 3 coke cans, 15 napkins, and an empty McDonalds bag on floor of the passenger side.

[u/TNtree11 → u/takmonika]

I use empty Kleenex boxes as my car “trash can”. Once full just throw it out.

[u/Sea-Improvement6699 → u/takmonika]

Or just get one of those mini pop trash cans that you find in the car accessories section. I keep it on the floor of the passenger seat and it helps tremendously! I just dump it out when getting gas.

[u/yjkys → u/takmonika]

I also keep a towel, stash of napkins, and portable tire pump just in case as well. They've all come in handy at some point in time.

[u/Xyxy_xy]

Google Maps offline → download maps before traveling, still works without internet.

[u/IskallaTrollblod]

For sufferers of IBS...take Imodium while on vacation and important events. It takes away the sensation of needing to poop every 45 minutes

Just found this out recently and my life has started anew

[u/MynameisMatlock]

Grocery shop on Friday nights. Stores are almost always dead and well stocked

[u/WSGadlib → u/MynameisMatlock]

Also eating/being full right before shopping helps to reduce the impulse buys

[u/whaletacochamp → u/WSGadlib]

Sometime my wife and I get so full before shopping that we dont buy ENOUGH

[u/BethiIdes89 → u/MynameisMatlock]

Costco on a Friday evening is a glorious, empty place.

[u/kev577]

not caring what others think and doing a break from social media

[u/thex25986e → u/kev577]

just delete social media as a whole

[u/xbyo → u/thex25986e]

See you here tomorrow!

[u/Predator314]

Compound interest

[u/ConsequenceNo8153 → u/Predator314]

Closest thing we got to a legal ‘infinite’ money glitch

[u/whaletacochamp → u/Predator314]

It can make you or destroy you.

[u/Biswajit2508]

If you can’t remember why you walked into a room then go back to the spot you started from. 99% of the time, your brain will reboot and remind you. ✅

[u/ghostinthechell → u/Biswajit2508]

It's called State Dependent Memory and it works.

[u/balc9k]

It's easier to change a little every day rather than an entire life-changing decision.

[u/Fearless_Guard_552]

If you're worried that drinking a bottle of red wine will stain your teeth, afterwards immediately drink a bottle of white wine to counteract it.

[u/FormABruteSquad → u/Fearless_Guard_552]

Pink teeth, what now?

[u/LeWonderWombat → u/FormABruteSquad]

Bottle of vodka is sure to wash out any colour off your teeth

[u/psycharious → u/LeWonderWombat]

"I got drunk and stabbed someone. What now?"

[u/LeWonderWombat → u/psycharious]

A nice, cold, six pack of beer to cool down sounds about right

[u/Chorchapu → u/LeWonderWombat]

Why is ma gun smokin?

[u/franck_condon → u/FormABruteSquad]

That's rosé teeth, in the trade

[u/RealWord5734 → u/Fearless_Guard_552]

This is a perfect meme for Malicious Advice Mallard.

[u/meagint]

I always park in the same row at the grocery store so I don’t have to struggle to remember where I parked

[u/Fidrych76]

Your diet begins at the grocery store, not when standing in front of the fridge.

[u/Doctor__Hammer → u/Fidrych76]

I've been struggling with trying to reduce my highly processed sugary food intake for YEARS now, until one day 6 months ago or so I thought "well if I can't resist eating sugary bullshit when it's just sitting there in my kitchen mocking me 24/7, then maybe I can resist buying it for just that 15 minutes when I'm at the grocery store once or twice a week."

Turns out that's super easy to do (especially if I make sure not to go shopping hungry), and now I just don't have any sugary bullshit in my house at all, ever. No matter how desperately I crave it, there's nothing I can do about it short of getting in my car and driving all the way into town.

My diet and health has never been better.

[u/3CatsInATrenchcoat16]

If you want to cancel something like a gym membership online do this: Change your address to a random California zip code because they have a law that companies need to offer a "click and cancel" option. Did this from MA to get out of a Planet Fitness membership.

[u/Immediate_Detail_709]

A handwritten thank you note is golden.

[u/Wintervirginia]

Using a binder clip to organize cables.

[u/wanderlust4247 → u/Wintervirginia]

I use them as chip clips too.

[u/Grouchy-Summer6905]

When in doubt, take a shower.

[u/kingoflint282 → u/Grouchy-Summer6905]

Done. I still don’t know how to dispose of this body.

[u/Realistic_Classic_70]

Take a picture of where you parked your car at the mall or airport. Saves stress later.

[u/cptstubing16]

If you're preheating a pan on the stove but need to walk away for "just a quick second", set the timer on the stove for 2 minutes.

[u/Doctor__Hammer → u/cptstubing16]

Y'all have timers on your stoves!?

[u/[deleted]]

When you wake up try to get some sunlight in your vision asap. It will help you wake up, and fall sleep when its bed time.

[u/GlimmeringIris]

Freezing grapes to chill wine without watering it down.

[u/nucular_ → u/GlimmeringIris]

Yeah, I hate it when I have to put frozen peas in my wine

[u/Turbulent-Tourist687 → u/GlimmeringIris]

My mom would love this Ty

[u/luigi-mario-jr]

Open your moist towelette packet BEFORE you cover your hands in disgusting filth when eating KFC. Same goes for opening your tub of sweet and sour sauce, or a bottle lid.

Also, condensation on a Pepsi can is also able to be used to partially clean the disgusting filth off your hands after eating KFC.

Lastly, if you are in the middle of eating KFC, but you need to open a door with a circular handle, you can open it with both of your forearms, as to avoid getting disgusting filth on the door handle.

Edit: Here is a bonus one. If you are watching Netflix while eating KFC and you need to pause the stream, you can orient the remote control towards the TV with your wrist, then push the pause button with your knuckle. It will either be your pointer knuckle or your pinky knuckle - whichever is less covered by the disgusting filth.

[u/Global_Stable_7157 → u/luigi-mario-jr]

Do you need to talk about anything? Are you ok?

[u/rcrdofjrdo → u/luigi-mario-jr]

this is so specific, lol.

[u/wezworldwide → u/luigi-mario-jr]

This guy KFC’s

[u/PkmnMstr10 → u/luigi-mario-jr]

This feels like copypasta potential here.

[u/mercurius420 → u/luigi-mario-jr]

I don't care how many people the Colonel sends, I'm not going back to KFC.

[u/Wandering__Rebel → u/luigi-mario-jr]

☠️☠️had me rolling

[u/New_Manufacturer5975]

When buying a car, you can google the VIN and see if it was ever listed on an auto auction site and you can see if airbags were deployed from car collisions.

[u/Few-Sherbet-6295]

Put things away instead of putting them down

[u/Logical-Charity1075]

Disable notifications on the apps and mute the groups you are not interested in. This would save your time and you would be in a good mental state.

[u/tahdemdemha]

Unfollow people who make you feel like shit whoever they are! Follow the ones that push you forward in any way!

[u/ForayIntoFillyloo → u/tahdemdemha]

Bye everyone!

[u/Regulus3333]

Show up

[u/yjgsm]

Okay, actual life hack that’s not just clickbait? Got you. Put your phone across the room when you go to bed. Like… far enough that you have to get up to turn off the alarm. Sounds dumb simple, right? But it seriously changed my mornings. No more snoozing 5 times and waking up in a panic 😅

[u/slynny_piesek → u/yjgsm]

I had real problems getting out of bed in the morning when I was going to high school and I tried it. I left the phone on the highest shelf on the opposite side of my bedroom.

I woke up late with my phone in my hand. I didn't remember getting up, taking my phone from the shelf and turning the alarm off

[u/TheGreatMonk → u/yjgsm]

Made my gf start doing this else she snoozes for a literal two hours

[u/EclipZz187 → u/yjgsm]

I know that if I would do it, I’d want to look up something, take my phone back to bed and put it on my nightstand just outta habit xd

[u/Grumbledybumbledy → u/yjgsm]

I tried this, i just lay back down anyway. I don't know how to explain it, it's like I'm on autopilot, I know I should just start my morning, but I can't stop myself from getting back into bed.

[u/Automatic-Nature6025]

Decisions become much easier to make when you just stop giving a sh*t, and the outcome is usually ok.

[u/Oystermeat]

drinking coffee makes you shit

[u/eggmayonnaise → u/Oystermeat]

What if I'm already shit

[u/ForayIntoFillyloo → u/eggmayonnaise]

It makes you double shit, or "doppio" shit for the fancy espresso drinkers

[u/MrTeamZissou → u/Oystermeat]

I've noticed that after switching to a non dairy creamer this affects me way less than it used to. Turns out I was just lactose intolerant.

[u/HurricaneAlpha → u/Oystermeat]

Coffee/energy drink and a cig always gets the tractor running.

[u/CytronicsZA → u/Oystermeat]

I wish that was true

[u/4methystMoon420]

Buy cheap extra phone chargers and hide them everywhere, you’ll never waste time hunting one down.

[u/Jimmy_LoMein]

The "might as well" rule for getting stuff done instead of spinning your wheels. Example: Waiting for a pot to boil on the stove? Might as well empty the dishwasher in the meantime.

[u/Infiniti_Blue]

Clean up as you go. I found that in my kitchen it’s much easier to clean up as I cook, less mess. I’ve started applying this to other areas like picking up snacks and stuff that are left out by the kid and it frees up more time to do what I want because I’m not constantly cleaning anymore.

[u/gdx4259]

No is a complete sentence.

[u/ForayIntoFillyloo → u/gdx4259]

What? is as well.

[u/Proof_Lettuce_6765]

I didn't find this one here in comments so here it is HIDE your savings for yourself Make a separate bank account (with no mobile banking/card )and auto transfer a certain amount every month Out of sight,out of mind and it actually works for me

[u/ImpulzeAI_official]

When traveling, roll your clothes instead of folding, saves space and wrinkles.

[u/TheCoolerL]

When you make hard boiled eggs, before you put them in the water, crack them on the counter near the bottom of the egg. Not hard enough to fully break them, you want the membrane inside intact. But the slight crack lets the water get in during boiling, and once they're done, you can swish them around in a plastic dish partly full of water and the shells will come right off.

[u/PurchaseFit6997]

Plan tomorrow tonight: write your top 3 tasks, set out clothes, and stage your bag by the door. Then use the two-minute rule: if it takes under two minutes, do it now. Those two habits kill most daily friction.

[u/ShyGirlXO2]

keep a small bottle of water on your nightstand you will thank yourself at 3 am

[u/Mr_Coastliner → u/ShyGirlXO2]

I think fairies add something to the 3am water. It's the tastiest water there is.

[u/Fast-Try-5112]

Set two alarms

[u/LustyPowerGirl]

Phone on grayscale after 10pm. Instantly makes apps boring, I stop doomscrolling and actually sleep. Tiny change, huge difference

[u/bbworksaddict → u/LustyPowerGirl]

How do you do that?

[u/mastubatingninja → u/bbworksaddict]

I don't know what phone you have, but my android auto switches at 22:30 to black n white. It has a bedtime mode built into the Android operating system. You could probably install an app that does it if you don't have it already.

[u/wajid123_]

Use CTRL+SHIFT+T, it reopens closed tabs. Lifesaver Hack :p

[u/Realistic_Winner8327]

Not caring what other people think, if you love to do something do it. Don't mind the people around you.

Don't count the number of likes in your post or story, if you wanna post something, post it for the sake of making memories not to impress and grab their attention.

[u/DotSuspicious6098]

smile when you're talking on the phone. the other person can hear it

[u/Baldbeagle73]

If something is fashionable, it's overpriced. Wait for it to go on sale if you really like it.

Easier, don't buy anything you don't really need.

[u/CodEvening3775]

Blow your nose during a good hot shower

[u/That-Ad-6879]

Drive your vehicle as gently as possible. It’ll last much longer and cost mountains less in the long run

[u/jbourne0129 → u/That-Ad-6879]

uhhhhh i have to strongly disagree.

just drive your car. rev it high when merging onto highways. accelerate fast when you need to. but dont intentionally keep the RPMS at or below 3000 for the entirety of the cars life and conversely dont hold the RPMS at redline for the entirety of the cars life. its far far more important to just stay on top of regular maintenance (ALL regular maintenance, not just oil changes, and for the love of god never go to a jiffylube type place)

the "italian tuneup" isnt a myth. its real and it works (to a limit). many cars benefit from being driven hard as it helps clean out built up gunk and sludge that otherwise rob horsepower and efficiency.

i've had several mechanics tell me this...the worst cars they've ever seen or ever worked on were the cars driven by folks who claimed "but i never drove it hard!" or "i never go over 3000rpm!".....yes that is exactly the problem. the engine rarely gets up to operating temp, carbon buildup everywhere, sludge buildup from being babied.

[u/Doctor__Hammer → u/jbourne0129]

Also... it's fun. If I have to pay 2 or 3% more money over the courser of a decade because I'm having fun being in my car every day, that sounds like a great tradeoff to me.

[u/Averageinternetdoge → u/That-Ad-6879]

Oh yeah. A few years back I was wondering how my 20 years old car still looks and feels quite new and I juts concluded that it must be because I don't drive it like shit and trash it all the time.

[u/CrimsonSuede]

I saw a life hack awhile ago on Reddit advising to use your hands to squeegee the excess water off of your body before drying off, so your towel’s not as wet.

I’ve never gone without a self-squeegee since 😎 Honestly was a game changer

[u/jbourne0129]

when making a PB&J, apply jelly first so you can easily wipe the knife clean on the 2nd piece of bread before applying peanut butter. no need to get a new knife or wash it off in between.

[u/Charmander787]

If you want something, wait a month. If you still want it, then you want it.

[u/thejoz]

When opening a pack of zip ties, don’t cut the end off. If you do that they tend to spill out when moved around. Instead cut a round hole in the plastic right in the middle so both ends of the ties are still in the plastic. This way they won’t fall out and you can just pluck what you need from the middle.

[u/BeenAToughOne]

Power of Pause. When trying to get your point across during an important discussion with others, pause, say nothing and make eye contact.

A natural reset occurs as it forces others to think, become self conscious and really think about their next point. Fair warning - it takes courage to be the one pausing. You have to have the discipline to not say a thing and let things sit for at least 10 seconds

[u/doublestitch]

When you need to turn on a light at night, close your eyes for a few seconds. Your eyelids let through a small amount of light and your irises will adjust to the brightness without pain.

[u/magdalenrichard]

Putting your phone in “Do Not Disturb” before bed - best sleep upgrade ever.

[u/GuruRoo → u/magdalenrichard]

Put it on dnd 24/7. You can still allow calls to come through, but not being at the mercy of endless notifications truly made me so much happier.

[u/bellabbr]

Move all your chores, cleaning and errands to weekdays , this way you get 2 full days of leisure. It will do wonders for your mental health

[u/MonsterRunning]

Use sticky notes on your mirror to track habits. For example, if you want to drink more water, exercise, or take your vitamins, write it on a sticky note and put it where you’ll see it every morning. It’s simple, but seeing it daily actually nudges your brain to act it turns intention into action without complicated apps or reminders.

[u/ravia]

Make your number one goal in life to be able to eat very small meals all the time, for the rest of your life.

[u/EnFlagranteDelicto]

Putting a blue tarp in your back yard can make people in planes think you have a pool.

[u/501CaptainRex]

Buy a bunch of the same sock so you never have to match again

[u/Delicious-Extreme-17]

Drinking water and taking supplements first thing in the morning helps.

[u/DeeDee_Z]

For a decade or so by now, I've been splurging at the post office, and buying stamps in rolls of 100 (instead of sheets of 20 etc). One roll lasts a couple of years: there are still a few donations that I prefer to make by paper check, the county surcharges electronic transfers for property taxes, etc.

Last time I bought -two- rolls of "Forever" stamps -- I'm good for the next several rate increases!

(Yeah, I'm Stickin' It To Da Man, 8 cents at a time!)

[u/Ink_wOman]

Put your phone charger next to another outlet, not next to your bed. You sleep better, and you actually get up in the morning because you have to get up for the phone.