Life can be messy, and saving a little time or effort here and there can add to a noticeable difference. Not to mention that even an attempt to do so introduces novelty to our daily routines, which can keep things from feeling so monotonous.
A few days ago, Reddit user This-Aint-Frankie asked the internet, "What's your 'don't knock it ’til you try it' life hack?" The comment section quickly filled with clever, unusual, and genuinely useful tips. If it sounds stupid, but it works, it isn't stupid!
#1
Slow close toilet seats.
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#2
Married guy here, sleeping in different bedrooms sometimes. Different sleeping patterns, loud sleepers, bedtimes, etc. Outdated concept that needs to change.
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#3
Doing things alone as a single person.
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#4
This is absolutely genius. I doubt I’m anywhere near the first to do this, and I don’t know if there’s been any official research into this in regards to ADHD, but it works for me so hopefully this is helpful. Pavlov’s Dog refers to a Russian physiologist who trained his dogs to salivate whenever they heard a bell because he rang a bell every time he fed them. A few months ago, I accidentally did the same to myself.
Every Saturday, I clean my room and light a scented candle (Sandalwood if you’re wondering). Completely coincidentally, I also get takeout food on Saturdays, so now whenever I smell sandalwood I crave orange chicken. It then occurred to me that I could intentionally start doing this to myself. So, I found a cologne I like the smell of but don’t use, and I started spraying a copious amount of it every time I needed to study or do assignments for around a week. Now, I only need one spray and I’m fully focused in work mode, it really works! At least for me. Hope this helps someone.
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#5
Smile broadly for a minute every morning when you are alone (like in the shower).
People think it's weird or stupid or superficial.
But it works in lifting your general mood. It confuses youir brain into thinking you are happy.
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#6
I can't believe I have to say this, but therapy.
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#7
Using scissors to cut up a pizza.
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#8
Pilates is great for everyone but it’s life changing if you are over 50.
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#9
Baby wipes aren’t just for babies. Just don’t flush them.
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#10
Freeze grapes. Just try it.
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#11
A dash of strong black coffee in any chocolate cakes, cookies, brownies, frostings, or pastries. A dash of almond extract in any vanilla cakes, cookies, brownies, frostings, or pastries. I don’t know why it works, I just know it works like a charm.
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#12
Putting a damp paper towel in the freezer for a few minutes and then using it as a quick cool-down on your face/neck. Sounds weird but it’s a lifesaver on hot days.
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#13
Dance like nobody is watching to start your day. Even if it’s for 3 minutes. Put on a song that gets you moving and reaaaally get into it. it will change your mood and mindset.
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#14
Give the max amount to your 401k day one.
Trust me on this. Your retired self will thank you later.
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#15
Making burgers, hot dogs, subs and other sandwiches (breakfast sandwiches, too) at home, then wrapping them in food wrapping paper, as the deli or takeout joint would do, then setting them down for 10 minutes before eating them. EDIT TO ADD THE WHY: Wrapping sandwiches is often the last important step to get everything to come together, to marinate in a way, to have ingredients come to a cohesive temperature, soften, etc. When we struggle at home to duplicate a sandwich from a favorite joint, it's often missing this important step. Cheesesteaks, subs, burgers, dogs. Try it!
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#16
Trading a social life for a healthy sleep schedule. I don't go out much, I don't party, but I actually look forward to going to sleep because I know I'm going to have a nice restful and refreshing night. Waking up naturally, without an alarm, is really really nice. Much less stressful. But I'm the kind of person who thinks that an event that starts after 7pm is "too late" now.
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#17
Potato chips in your tuna fish sandwich. Have some crunchy with the mushy.
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#18
Pedicures. Not necessarily thought of as a thing guys do, but having a daughter, it is great bonding time and feels amazing afterwards.
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#19
Folding laundry while watching trash TV. I swear it goes from “ugh” to “mindless background task.”.
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#20
If your every reheating any type of meat, pasta, rice, or pizza in the microwave, take a wet paper towel and put over the food and then microwave it. This life hack keeps your food from drying out.
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#21
Sing! It feels good, increases your oxygen levels, can improve your lung and respiratory function, and all sorts of other wonderful things.
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#22
Put toothpaste on mosquito bites. They will disappear, or at least not itch anymore, within minutes.
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#23
Making your own salad dressing, if you’re not stuck on super sweet mass produced dressings, or if so now’s a good time to switch, it’s waaay cheaper and you can keep it for a while in a closed mason jar in the fridge.
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#24
Pineapple on Pizza.
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#25
Bidet bidet bidet bidet bidet.
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#26
Ham radio. It a fun hobbies. But people today knock it as they think it pointless because of cell phones. Without realizing the power ham radio has because it does not rely on infrastructure having to exist.
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#27
Idk if other people already do this , my family says its weird . Putting mayo on a bacon egg and cheese bagel 🤤.
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#28
Grilled pineapple on a chicken burger can be kinda nice.
#29
Sea salt on watermelon. Thank me later.
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#30
Coleslaw on top of a BBQ sandwich.
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#31
Sitting/standing in the sun after waking up.
#32
If your nose is absolutely congested to the point where you cannot breathe, take a muscle massager and put it on the bridge of your nose. The vibrations will stimulate the nerves in there and it will make you sneeze the most blast-worthy sneeze you ever had. Clears you right up for maybe 5 minutes.
laughtracksuit replied:
Be VERY careful using a massager anywhere close to your head. My wife did this and rattled the inner ear crystals loose - this causes intense vertigo (BPPV) that can be very difficult to resolve.
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#33
Tiny pinch of salt in coffee.
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#34
Sit to pee.
#35
Teach yourself to laugh when in pain. Your body just needs to make noise to alert others to danger. If you laugh that still happens, but if you're ever attacked and start laughing when they expect you to scream, it scares them. Since fighting isn't working, they go into flight mode.
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