When you pick something up, put it where it actually goes. Not on the counter "for now," not on the stairs to take up later. Just put it away. Sounds obvious but most clutter comes from setting things down temporarily and then never dealing with them. One touch, done, move on.
If the underarms of your shirts still smell after washing, or the smell comes back shortly after you put them on, put a little dish soap directly on the armpit area before washing. This happens because aluminum antiperspirant builds up in the fabric over time and creates a bar
If something takes less than two minutes, just do it now. Reply to that email, put the dishes in the dishwasher, hang up the coat, whatever. I used to let tiny tasks pile up and then feel overwhelmed by this huge mental list of stuff I had to do. But most of it was actually small
Put your phone in another room when you need to focus. Not across the desk, not face down, in another room. I thought I had decent self control until I tried this and realized how many times I'd been reaching for it without even thinking. Out of sight actually is out of mind. Eve
If you're making coffee in an automatic drip coffee maker, especially a cheap one, leaving a little bit of water in the carafe (about an ounce or so) will significantly improve the flavor. It prevents the first bit of brewed coffee from becoming scorched from the hot plate and
From working technical support for longer than I dare think about, most angry customers just want to be heard. Let them have their rant, do active listening, and make notes about what they're saying. They will eventually run out of steam. Then, read back everything they talked ab
If ordering something online, since places can fake a good review, only read the negative reviews, a bunch of complaining about shipping/damaged items/trivial shit is good, where as multiple broke in the first week/won't charge/leaks means the product is shit.
@kitesTo increase your peace of mind don't waste your time arguing with random strangers on internet.
My life has changed since starting this one... If you get something that comes with a unique charger/power cable, label it with what it’s for. No more rats nest of 30 tangled cables in your drawer.
Learn keyboard shortcuts for whatever apps you use the most. Seriously... I put off doing this for years because it felt like a hassle to memorize them but once a few stick they become automatic. I can't imagine going back to clicking through menus for everything. The time saving
Create a routine for BEFORE exercise. I do the exact same things every time I go to the gym. When I'm not motivated, those little pre workout habits just trigger me into action. Simple things... gym clothes go on, fill the water bottle, grab headphones, get the same playlist read
I find it crazy how many people don't know how to use Google Lens on your camera app. Google Lens turns your camera into a tool for instant info... from identifying plants and products to solving homework or translating text... I use it for ID'ing plants and flowers all the time.
Always write down momentarily good ideas. Don’t lean on your memory. Simple as that!
This one is my favorite... When looking at recipes online, click the print link. This cuts out the unnecessary backstory and random musings. You can also save the recipe as a PDF to your computer or even just the link to the printable version.
Here's a simple moving hack that made a huge difference: before the movers arrived, I taped numbered signs outside each room. Instead of trying to describe which bedroom or which office, I could just call out 'room 3' or 'room 1.' The crew appreciated the clarity, everything went
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