Life Pro Tips
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LPT: If you wear contacts, take them out before cooking with hot peppers. Even if it’s hours before
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/DistractingMyself8 on 2023-06-27 23:25:05+00:00.
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LPT Take the Picture In Between The Times You Say You Are
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/CorellianDawn on 2023-06-27 23:31:13+00:00. *** If you want a picture of someone genuinely smiling, don't just tell them to smile and take the picture. Give them a series of increasingly ridiculous or overly serious prompts and then have them "shake it out" between shots while joking around about the whole thing. Then, secretly take photos on burst during these in-between times. All of the tension falls away from the person and they get a goofy kind of high and you will get some truly great genuinely happy pictures.
This is a trick that a lot of professionals use and I figured I would share the love with the rest of the world for how they get those genuine moments on camera.
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LPT: If vehicle accelerator stuck and speeding out of control, shift transmission into NEUTRAL
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Base00 on 2023-06-27 23:27:24+00:00. *** Read about this situation in another post, and wanted to comment on it. Whenever I hear an instance like this reported on the news, I get infuriated that the newscasters never relay information on what would be a simple, life-saving maneuver: SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. Doing so basically disengages the engine from the driveshaft, all the while keeping power to the steering and, most importantly, the brakes. The driver maintains control of the car and is able to reduce speed and come to a stop. The engine can rev to 10000 rpm, but the car won't go anywhere. I believe this info should be spread to as many drivers as possible, could save a few lives going forward. Correct me if I'm wrong, credit me if it makes sense...
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LPT: If someone you care about is acting noticeably “lazy” don’t call them that. It’s not normal for healthy people in safe environments to be lazy.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Dirty_Deedz on 2023-06-27 22:53:18+00:00. *** Feels like I’m stating the obvious but the obvious doesn’t seem obvious anymore.
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LPT: Young men, if you're moving to a new city where you don't know anyone, find and join the local rugby club. Even if you've never played a minute in your life.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ArbysMarketingDept on 2023-06-27 21:29:47+00:00. *** Rugby in and of itself is a very social sport that attracts a lot of men of varying ages and backgrounds. After match/practice beers are basically required. It's also a tough sport where you form tight knit bonds quickly. Most city clubs have both a competitive and a social side. The social side is for newcomers usually or older vets who don't want to play smash mouth rugby anymore. I started playing when I moved to Chicago from across the country for a new job. Literally knew no one in the city and had not even done anything athletic in years let alone play rugby. By the end of the season I was back to running again and had a big group of friends many of whom I still talk to today (20 years later). Did the same when I moved to CA. Actually contacted the local club coach before I even arrived and the invited me out for beers my first night in town and showed me around. Still play with them to this day.
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LPT Request: How to dye blend fabrics?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/DM_ME_PUPPIES_THANKS on 2023-06-27 21:15:51+00:00. *** I found my dream dress recently, but the problem is it only comes in white, pink, purple and blue. I ordered white and while I LOVE it, I also want to have it in black.
The plan is to buy another white one and dye it black. It's a blend fabric though (79% viscose 17% poly and 4% elastane). I know the dye made for natural fabric won't take on the poly so what to do?
Should I dye it with regular dye and then again with synthetics dye? I'm going for a very dark solid black colour.
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LPT Request: I have no idea what to do for my birthday… I wish this was a joke.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/DiosMIO_Limon on 2023-06-27 20:59:29+00:00. *** Basically the title. I’m in my early thirties. My birthday is coming up and thinking of what I want for it is feeling like if chores became homework before turning into a mandatory meeting that could’ve been an email. I’m the breadwinner in my household of two and the past few years have been pretty lean.
Last year was pretty fun. Just had a day of random shenanigans and taking adventure as they arose. This year I no longer have a car and things feel just a lean money wise. I’d like something to happen, and just letting it pass feels even worse than the weight of having to come up with something.
I just want to curl up into a ball for month and be left alone, but I know that’s not the answer. Any ideas you folks can offer? Doesn’t have to be specific. It could be advice on how to choose something. Anyways, thank you.
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LPT: Take out your hair claw clip before driving.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/garnisera on 2023-06-27 20:56:48+00:00. *** If you end up in a car accident and hit your head in the seat the hair claw clip can get lodged into the back of your head and cause serious head injury (even if it's a small accident).
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LPT Request: are there discrete floatation devices out there?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Seethi110 on 2023-06-27 20:23:08+00:00. *** I’m going to spend 4th of July at the lake with my girlfriend’s family, but I am also a terrible swimmer. I was hoping to find something like swimming trunks with air pockets or something built in, but was disappointed to find that those don’t exist.
Is there anything else I could buy that is discrete (ie not a life jacket) that could help me be more buoyant in the water?
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LPT: Use block planning for managing your time like you did in school.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/rumplestilskin98765 on 2023-06-27 19:59:57+00:00. *** LPT: Use block planning for managing your time like you did in school.
Plan your time into blocks of time like when you went from class to class with diff subjects.
Add in rewards Like when we were kids we could go out for recess if we finished our class work.
plan tasks in advance adding in down time along with un-fun tasks so your brain will know it’ll be rewarded after the undesirable task is complete . No down time unless undesirable tasks are done first
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LPT: if you ever want to compliment a woman without coming off as a creep, compliment something she has control over like fashion or hair, rather than an inherent trait like her body or beauty.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Sausage_fingies on 2023-06-27 20:01:58+00:00.
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LPT Request: How do I prevent getting burned out during the workday?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/RocketScienceByForce on 2023-06-27 20:01:47+00:00. *** I work in engineering leadership, around hour 6 during the day I feel pretty burnt out. Sometimes I need a long break, a nap, some exercise or I'll make up the remaining hours on the weekend. I don't love extending my work into the evening or weekends though as I feel it leads to longer term burnout. Any suggestions?
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LPT: Check the 3 set screws on your ceiling fan lights. They come loose as time goes by and break easily into tiny sharp pieces.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/snausagesinablanket on 2023-06-27 19:29:25+00:00.
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LPT Request: How to improve my English language skills?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Shitpostingggg on 2023-06-27 16:44:19+00:00. *** Hey y'all. I am a 23 year old F. I moved abroad where English is their first language. I have always been an A student in life and always been a hard worker. But unfortunately after moving countries I have always felt the language barrier. It's like I'm good at it for some days and then suddenly I'm not. I struggle to openly express myself because of that. Please give some suggestions how can I work on it? I want to ace English language so I can avail more opportunities for myself. Thanks in advance.
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LPT I am thinking of taking the LSAT. What are some things/ tips I should know that many people don't?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/SuccessfulManifests on 2023-06-27 19:13:25+00:00.
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LPT have potential contractors send you pics of their work, then reverse image search to confirm it’s theirs
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/growup_andblowaway on 2023-06-27 18:57:48+00:00. *** Sadly I’ve had 3 carpenters try and pass things off as their own. Really does reflect their honesty and trustworthiness in my opinion
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LPT Brush your pets if you’re expecting visitors. Your visitors will want to pet your dog or cat when they arrive and will probably spread loose hair over your living space if the pets haven’t bee...
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/copperpin on 2023-06-27 17:54:36+00:00.
Original Title: LPT Brush your pets if you’re expecting visitors. Your visitors will want to pet your dog or cat when they arrive and will probably spread loose hair over your living space if the pets haven’t been brushed.
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LPT: If you ever find yourself wishing death/suffering on people, pause and reassess
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/cramduck on 2023-06-27 17:25:27+00:00. *** This is about your emotional posture toward "evil" in society and those who perpetrate it. When navigating your worldview and beliefs about how humanity/society/the world should change, be very cautious when it comes to hate. Suffering should diminish and those who create it should be stopped, but if you find your self promoting or fantasizing their death or suffering, it indicates that you are on dangerous ground, psychologically.
Take the time to reassess your feelings, frame your beliefs from a more rational standpoint, and don't give in to the urge to dehumanize others. It will feel justifiable to you in the moment, but indulging that can only lead to more harm down the road. If someone you know encourages those feelings in you, be aware that you are being radicalized.
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LPT: tell your family, if you die, to let your pet see your dead body
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Anon293357 on 2023-06-27 16:27:42+00:00. *** If I die while I have a pet, let my animal see my dead body. Let them see my dead body please. They understand death and seeing me dead will allow them to mourn but if I just never show up one day they’ll think I abandoned them
Let my animal see my dead body.
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LPT Request - I don't know what to do.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/MirrorDense3693 on 2023-06-27 16:10:59+00:00. *** I'll keep this short. I'm a goalkeeper (soccer) and I know I have a lot of potential to potentially take it to a bigger stage than high school. I currently play for a team that takes up a lot of time (sometimes up to 10-15 hours a week). School year will start up in about a month and a half and I'll be having a job while juggling school and soccer. I don't know if I can handle all of that and something in the back of my mind is telling me to quit soccer, focus on making money, get good grades, and focus on my future. I'm torn because I love this sport and I want to play for my country but a part of me wants to pave the way for a comfortable future for myself.
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LPT - How to make your own fabric spray
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Different_Bedroom_88 on 2023-06-27 16:06:35+00:00. *** I bought a container of the in wash scent boosters for laundry and a spray bottle. 3 tbsp per bottle and mix with warm water and you have an awesome fabric refresher spray!
Where I live, I pay about $16 for the scent boosters and so far have gotten nearly 20 bottles worth and still have about 1/2 left. Store bought fabric sprays cost between $5-8 dollars each
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LPT: Use your calendar as your to-do list. If you don't want to dedicate time, add as an All day event and it will stay floating on top so all actionable events are still there.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/rush86999 on 2023-06-27 15:41:53+00:00.
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LPT: Praise in public, criticize in private
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/hoesukehigashikita on 2023-06-27 15:22:57+00:00. *** The title says it all. No one should have to be criticized in front of their peers or others in general, even if the criticism in question has some truth to it. I promise you it’s only going to do more harm than good.
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LPT Request- how do you deal with someone who refuses to take any accountability for their actions and blames it on everyone and everything else?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/FrostyWear9977 on 2023-06-27 13:35:50+00:00. *** Especially if you can’t really avoid this person. Please help! Need all the advice I can get.
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LPT Request: How to build strength and muscle with insomnia?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/EnlightenedBraindead on 2023-06-27 13:08:10+00:00. *** I am 18m male. I have been suffering from insomnia since I was 14y. I have been going over 2 years to gym, progress has been slow because I have dieted much and was not smart with those diets, at first year I wasnt eating enough protein and this year I have been on calorie surplus and eaten enough protein and has seen slight increase in progress, but others who have started gym year ago have made more gains than I have ever. I am everyday trying to get sleep more but I cant? What to do? I have sleep meds, I eat enough vitamins and take magnesium etc and go to gym 3x a week, every muscle group is trained 2x a week. Is it even possible to build muscle when I have insomnia?
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LPT: Dogs can't tell the difference between fireworks and trance music
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Ok_Air_8564 on 2023-06-27 12:21:28+00:00. *** I play loud trance music every time there's fireworks and the dogs aren't scared at all because it just sounds like the music to them.
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LPT request: How to get the lingering smell of sweat out of clothes?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Taxfraud777 on 2023-06-27 05:49:52+00:00. *** I always use deodorant and it's good quality, but for some older shirts the smell of sweat starts to stick after a while. I'd wear it once and it immediatly starts smelling, then I wash it and immediatly after it the smell remains. I tried ironing the armpit regions because it should remove the smell, but the results were varied. What is a good way to remove the lingering smell? It's sad if I have to throw away some shirts which still look nice only because of the permanent sweat smell.
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LPT Request:What are some things/skills a 20 year old should know before going off to live alone abroad?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ChoseNNN_ on 2023-06-27 10:20:07+00:00.
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LPT: Watch videos at 2X speed to save time.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/1-Datagram on 2023-06-27 08:49:19+00:00. *** Originally started doing this from online university lectures, but I found myself doing it for YouTube as well. Unless you're watching purely for entertainment, putting YouTube videos or online lectures on 2X speed (or a bit less if it's too fast) can save you a lot of time if you've got a lot of them to watch. I know this may be common sense for some, but many people don't even know that most online video players have speed settings.
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LPT Request: What's one thing you do every day that takes less than one minute, but makes your life better in a big way?
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/HeidiOzzy on 2023-06-27 05:28:39+00:00. *** There are so many little things we can do every day that make a big difference in our lives. Sometimes, these little life hacks can be so simple and easy that we take them for granted. Let me know the little things you guys do that have made a big impact on your life
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LPT Request: mom died, living alone m20
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/CollegeNice181 on 2023-06-27 07:35:23+00:00. *** LPT Request
l'll keep this very brief. Last month I graduated college, and a week and a half ago my mother passed away very unexpectedly. I now live in our apartment alone, and our car is totaled, had to quit my unpaid internship and am still searching for a proper job, im just at a very low point in life, and if I think about the trauma it greatly impacts my motivation. We live on section 8 housing, and I always paid my share but now rent is full price, and I'm struggling to eat and put my life back together. I have a great system of friends, but I almost don't know where to start. Cleaning the house has been troublesome since it can be crowded, i just feel so lost and would love if anyone has advice about anything at all 🙏
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LPT REQUEST - how to improve/ develop hand eye co-ordination as an adult
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/carmacameleon on 2023-06-27 06:22:54+00:00. *** Looking for practical real life examples/ methods
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LPT: If you have issues with executive function and housekeeping, put shoes on before you start cleaning.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/canoethedog on 2023-06-27 04:57:17+00:00. *** I have ADHD and always have a difficult time starting to clean my apartment. My friend (also ADHD) told me to put shoes on when I want to clean and IT WORKS. Put on some sneakers and your mind knows you’re on the move and you just keep going! I have shared this with other friends and it has had the same results for them.
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LPT Request: How to calm your thoughts and stop ranting in your head
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Blakedyre on 2023-06-27 04:19:29+00:00. *** Sorry for the title but I have no idea how to shortly outline my problem.
So I really like my colleagues but sometimes they are going absolutely on my nerves. I'm mid-twenties, many of them are boomers. And there are moments when they totally act like boomers (sorry for this generalization). There are topics in which the let go of any reason and logic they normally have (generally topics like lgbtqa+, climate change, political correctness - you get it). Theoretically I could speak up, show them with logic and reason why they are over-simplifying and over-reacting. But honestly I'm pissed at their attitude and see it as a waste of time. Lately I just leave when I can't stand their ranting.
Now my problem: I may go out of the situation physically but my mind stays, my thoughts swirl around what I could have said, why they have to act the way they do, should I have argued whith them and so on. And I feel angry - angry about them, angry about me not stopping thinking about it.
Do you know any tips how to calm my mind down? How not to think about situations like that to much and how to get that anger out of my head (I hope you get what I mean)?
Thank you for your help
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LPT: Practice setting your tv or phone ect. on the lowest tolerable volume. NIHD (noise induced hearing damage) is especially sneaky with the television.
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/clutchofklutz on 2023-06-27 00:39:09+00:00. *** If you're still talking to others loudly after the tv is off or have to raise your voice to be heard while it's on there's a good chance it's damaging your hearing without you even knowing.
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LPT - Create a Productivity Ritual: Design a personalized ritual or routine that signals your brain it's time to enter a productive state. It could be something as simple as lighting a scented can...
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/EngineMain199 on 2023-06-27 01:29:58+00:00.
Original Title: LPT - Create a Productivity Ritual: Design a personalized ritual or routine that signals your brain it's time to enter a productive state. It could be something as simple as lighting a scented candle or listening to a specific song.
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LPT - “Full Hands In, Full Hands Out” - Tip from a former messy home dweller
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/BurtReynoldsBeard on 2023-06-27 00:51:39+00:00. *** Saw a post asking for a small habit that people do that helps them and this was one I’ve actually been thinking of posting for a while. It has single-handedly helped my house to be not only cleaner but MUCH more organized.
I grew up in the service industry. One of the credos that we have is “full hands in, full hands out”. Essentially, you’re always carrying something from “Spot A” to “Spot B” when it is in Spot A but should be in Spot B. Ate lunch at your desk and going to the kitchen (or near the kitchen), look around and grab anything that should go to the kitchen to take with you.
My wife is constantly impressed that my space is not only tidy but that I also remember where things are. Little does she know that before I met her, I was INCREDIBLY messy.
Note: people with ADHD (like myself) will potentially have a hard time with this. I had to really get into the groove before I removed enough distractions to actually make the trip without “chasing squirrels”
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LPT Request - I'm starting a new job next Monday after staying home with my kids for over 8 years, please give me your best tips on how to proceed!
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/IamtheOdobenus on 2023-06-26 21:29:56+00:00.
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LPT: If you are renting, replace all the current light globes with low power LED bulbs to save electricity and put the old ones in a box. When you move out, take your LED bulbs with you and replac...
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/DeeKew005 on 2023-06-26 23:24:53+00:00.
Original Title: LPT: If you are renting, replace all the current light globes with low power LED bulbs to save electricity and put the old ones in a box. When you move out, take your LED bulbs with you and replace them with the ones from the box. *** LED bulbs are much more energy efficient than the old classic incandescent or halogen bulbs. Over the course of a year or two you'll save on your electricity bills and the LED bulbs last much longer on average.
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LPT: If you drink coffee in the morning, wait at least an hour after you wake up to consume it
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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/carlsligh on 2023-06-26 21:53:36+00:00. *** The body releases cortisol (a stress hormone that gives you energy and keeps you alert) when you wake up and during this time the benefits of consuming caffeine will be less effective. Over time, the body will build up a tolerance and you will need to consume more caffeine to have the same effect.