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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Mental_Inevitable665 on 2025-12-24 20:03:01+00:00.

Queen mattress, king blanket

King mattress, california king blanket

California king mattress, layer up lol

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/drummerboy-98012 on 2025-12-24 19:42:46+00:00.

This has saved my butt numerous times over the years, and just happened again (twice) this month which is what made me think of posting this.

Whenever I get on the phone with any customer service reps - such as making changes to my cell phone service, or making changes to my auto insurance, etc. - I always put the phone on speaker and type notes into an app I use called Joplin (basically, free OneNote). I pay special attention to any dollar amounts that are discussed and even type in questions to follow-up on and ask at the end of the call. I do this on a computer, since I can type almost as fast as I converse.

Then, at the end of the call, I go through the notes and clean them up for spelling and grammar so if I ever have to look back at them at a later date I'm not trying to decipher what the hell I frantically typed live during the call. 😋

I now have years of call logs that are organized, dated, and searchable, which again, has seriously helped me out, especially when I've had to call them back to correct some mistake they've made (or, maybe something they did on purpose and hoped I wouldn't notice). 😋

Anybody else do anything like this?

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/gamersecret2 on 2025-12-24 15:51:50+00:00.

Emotions rise fast when problems appear. I learned to anchor conversations with facts first.

What happened. When. What is confirmed.

Once facts are clear, opinions stop colliding and solutions show up faster.

Facts calm rooms.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/EvinrudeMoose on 2025-12-19 16:23:13+00:00.

We have 4 dogs and so we vacuum a lot. But I find I see more to vacuum when I use the light off the front of the vacuum primarily versus using it with strong overhead lighting. I don't see half or more of what's on the floor when it's bright in the room and conversely am shocked at how much I see when I keep the overhead lights low and rely more on the vacuum light. I'm probably the last person to realize how effective this is but in case I'm not, wanted to share.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/brokenmessiah on 2025-12-24 06:47:13+00:00.

I cancelled various subscriptions due to price increases/non-use, and I started to buy one of them because it's heavily discounted, and then realized I don't really care at all that I don't have it, and I'm only interested because I see it on sale. The value it gave me, I've found I can be just as content without it with some slight adjustments.

As we get ready to go into 2026, what better time to do a Bank Statement Cleansing of all the little recurring transactions you don't really think about until they already took their money.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/BobIoblaw on 2025-12-24 02:42:48+00:00.

With the holidays for many of us happening this week, please be mindful of people that may need a quick break (like run an errand). I am not in a hostile or miserable situation; just tight quarters with really no plan. I’m an out-of-town guest with a rental call. Everyone just wants to hangout endlessly and that’s more than okay. However, any time an errand comes up (or any chance to get out of the house for a few), I volunteer hoping to get a bit of a break. Every time I do this, I’m told by a “local” family member that they will do it and I should enjoy “doing nothing.” I also realize that others may want to escape for a little bit. Sometimes people just want a break and don’t like feeling stuck. Again, I’m not miserable, but sometimes a break is very needed and that should be offered to your guests.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Ok-Bathroom273 on 2025-12-24 02:32:33+00:00.

used to freeze up when a friend got bad news or was grieving. I’d spend hours overthinking the "perfect" text or the "right" thing to say at a funeral.

The truth? Words usually fail in those moments.

I’ve realized that common sense action communicates way more than a "sorry for your loss" card ever will. Don't ask "what can I do?" (which just gives them another task to think about). Just do the small, useful things:

Drop off a meal that’s easy to reheat (if they have allergies like Celiac, make sure it’s safe!).

Mow their lawn or take their trash to the curb.

Just sit in the room with them while they do paperwork.

Handle the "logistics" so they don't have to.

People rarely remember exactly what you said during a crisis, but they always remember that you showed up and made their life 1% easier.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/MontenReign1992 on 2025-12-23 15:31:10+00:00.

Some prescriptions can be a lot cheaper if you buy a 90-day supply instead of 30 days. Even if you don’t do it for everything, a little planning can save a surprising amount.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/hjf25 on 2025-12-23 20:15:19+00:00.

There are times when nothing you say sounds right. Grief. Shock. Bad news.

I learned that action communicates care better than words. Making food. Handling logistics. Sitting quietly. Showing up consistently.

In difficult moments, people remember what you did, not what you said.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/lifedog52 on 2025-12-23 15:25:46+00:00.

I’ve been testing something for a project:

If you give yourself one tiny task every morning that's pretty much impossible to fail at (e.g., read one sentence of a textbook, clear up your desk a little, write some flashcard definitions).

It tricks your brain into thinking the day started successfully, which makes it feel like the rest of the day is easier.

Definitely works for me! What are some daily wins you do to start off right?

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/CoffeeAndClosings on 2025-12-23 08:27:55+00:00.

Whether it's asking for time off, saying no to something you don't want to do, or needing rest - having needs is not an inconvenience. It's human.

When you apologize for your needs, you teach people that meeting your needs is a burden. This sets a pattern where:

• People feel resentful helping you

• You feel guilty asking for anything

• Relationships become transactional instead of reciprocal

Instead, state your needs matter-of-factly: "I need to leave early today" not "I'm sorry, but I have to leave early."

You're allowed to have boundaries. You're allowed to rest. You're allowed to ask for what you need. Stop apologizing for being human.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/astralpeakz on 2025-12-23 04:27:03+00:00.

The problem: Email address usernames are overly complicated, long, and extremely difficult for anyone but the owner to remember.

Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to grab an email address in the early days, you likely have special characters, numbers, or some awkward version of your name.

The solution: Choose a username that has a simple verb in front of your name… you might even get away with bagging a username with just your first name, making it short, memorable, and easy to type.

So let’s say your name is Nathan Jones… Drop the “Jones” and use [notifynathan@gmail.com](mailto:notifynathan@gmail.com)

See how easy it is to remember? No special characters or numbers, and people only need to know your first name to remember it.

Even though your surname isn’t included, it’s still a professional address, while also being casual. It looks “clean”.

And if your name is available, you should register it with as many email providers as you can, so you’ll have the same username with @gmail.com, @icloud.com etc.

They’ll all have the same username, but with different extensions making it much easier to manage multiple email addresses.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Ok-Huckleberry1967 on 2025-12-23 02:16:34+00:00.

I’ve realized that 5-star reviews are usually just "honeymoon phase" hype (or fake), and 1-star reviews are almost always people venting about a shipping delay that isn't even the product's fault.

The 3 and 4-star reviews are where the rational people live. They’re usually written by someone who actually used the thing and is willing to tell you exactly where the "bottleneck" is—like if the battery life sucks or if the setup is a nightmare.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/YogurtclosetMoist819 on 2025-12-22 19:00:49+00:00.

Instead of trying to finish everything, I end my workday by writing down one clear next step for tomorrow. It stops my brain from replaying unfinished work at night and makes starting the next day easier. This has helped me separate work time from personal time.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/YogurtclosetMoist819 on 2025-12-22 18:59:48+00:00.

If everything feels urgent at work, start by listing tasks that don’t need attention today. Actively deciding what you won’t work on reduces mental overload and helps you focus on what actually matters. I’ve found productivity improves when I remove pressure before adding tasks.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/KiddieSpread on 2025-12-22 19:18:13+00:00.

Many pet owners including myself use wood cat litter but often stores overcharge for this, and the pellets often are lower quality with dust and other impurities. You should know that many manufacturers of cat litter make standard animal bedding, specifically equine pellet bedding which you can get at any agricultural supplier, which is the exact same product as wood cat litter, but higher quality due to horses being predisposed to respiratory issues, and much cheaper.

For an example in the UK, the company Snowflake sells 30 litre bags of wooden cat litter for £9.99 but the exact same product labelled for horses instead is available for as little as £7.30. Our cats use them and they have no issues, and the lack of dust helps with that huge plume you can get when refilling

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/meklr on 2025-12-22 08:36:17+00:00.

The last two places I've lived, everyone was always directed by google maps to the wrong street.

At both places I've sent a request on google maps for them to re-route the access (repositioning pin as well if necessary) and they've sorted it within a few days. Drastically reduced calls from lost delivery drivers.

It's under suggest an edit > fix an address > add/update street entrance.

Might seem obvious to some, but I was so thrilled when it worked the first time. And I keep moving into places where it hasn't been fixed!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Furth_Turnip on 2025-12-22 05:29:35+00:00.

Instead of a New Year's resolution, do these three things once a year. It should only take an hour or two, and can potentially save enormous stress later.

1. Photograph every room in your house.

Open every drawer, closet, cabinet and photograph those too. If there's ever a major loss (fire, flood) this makes the insurance claim exceptionally easier. If you don't believe me, try to itemize every single item you own from memory.

1. Add a beneficiary to every account.

And verify your beneficiary designations annually, regardless of your age. Bank accounts, retirement accounts, everywhere you have money. And, you have to do it for every "pot", not just every institution. Open a new CD at your bank? That needs its own beneficiary. Start a new investment at your robo-advisor? That needs its own beneficiary.

A will only tells the executor where you want things to go. But it still has to go through probate, and probate can take up to 18 months and skim off up to 7% of the total value! If you have a beneficiary, it goes straight to them with little delay and no cost.

1. Update your contact information on all accounts.

Mainly, check that your mailing address and email is correct. When my parent became disabled, I didn't know where all their bills and accounts were. Getting mail/email notices of unpaid bills or payment reminders was really helpful towards tracking things down. While you're at it, set up notifications for transactions, payment reminders, and renewal reminders.

I learned these the hard way after having to suddenly take care of a disabled parent and aging grandparent. I now do these for myself annually, even as a young adult. It's never too early to prepare!

Bonus tip: designate a durable (financial) POA and medical POA before you actually need it. I can't say enough how much easier things would have been to set up power of attorney for all my parent's accounts while they were still mentally capable.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Primary_Assist_5541 on 2025-12-22 03:56:55+00:00.

Most of our resistance comes from the mental weight of a large project, not the work itself. If you tell your brain you can quit after five minutes, you bypass that "fight or flight" response. Once you've started, you'll almost always find the momentum to keep going. If you still hate it after five minutes, at least you're five minutes closer to the finish line.

Have a productive week!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Fresh-Solid-4046 on 2025-12-22 01:49:20+00:00.

I work at a shelter and one of the most frustrating parts of the job is seeing pets that should have gone home but didn’t.

Most people assume that if their pet is microchipped, they’re good. A microchip only helps if the chip is actually registered. A lot of pets that come in are chipped, but the chip isn’t registered anywhere, so we have no way to contact the owner.

When owners do eventually find their pets, they didn’t realize their pet’s microchip was never registered. They were told their pet was chipped and assumed that automatically meant their name and phone number were attached to it. TAKE THIS AS NOTICE: THAT’S NOT HOW IT WORKS.

A few things most people don’t realize

-A microchip is just a number that has to be registered for us to be able to contact you.

-Microchips are not GPS and can’t track your pet. The chip only works when someone physically scans your pet with a reader.

-In most states, shelters are only required to hold a stray pet without a chip for about 48 hours and around 5 days if they have one. After that we are legally allowed to find the pet a new home.

Situations we see all the time

-Pets are adopted or purchased already microchipped but the new owner never registers it or transfers it into their name.

-We see people not microchip their pets because they are “indoor only”. Indoor pets get out. It happens way more than people think.

-We see pets that were registered with Save This Life and the owner had no idea that registry shut down. If your pet was registered there and you never registered with another registry, your pet is basically unregistered now.

This is incredibly frustrating. These are clearly well cared for pets that end up sitting in the shelter taking up space and resources from other animals who need help, all because we can’t reach the owner.

At our shelter we register pets with both 24petwatch and Pawbase, but there are many of other registries out there. As long as the registry participates in the AAHA microchip lookup tool, it’s a reliable place to register your pet.

If your pet is chipped, please take a few minutes to check where it’s registered, make sure your contact info is updated, and add a backup contact if you can. If your pet isn’t chipped, please do it!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/gamersecret2 on 2025-12-22 00:01:11+00:00.

Create a single place where you write down anything that cannot move forward because you are waiting on someone else. This could be a reply, approval, file, payment, or decision.

Most stress comes from forgetting what is blocked. Your brain keeps checking it over and over. By writing it down once, you stop mentally carrying it.

This is not a mindset trick. It is simple organization that reduces confusion and missed follow ups.

Thank you.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/YogurtclosetMoist819 on 2025-12-21 18:39:28+00:00.

If you’re waiting to feel motivated before starting, try making the task so small it feels almost stupid. Motivation often follows action, not the other way around. Even two minutes of effort can break the mental block.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Icy_Television_8823 on 2025-12-21 17:13:09+00:00.

I always thought autopay was the responsible thing to do. Set it and forget it, right? I haven't looked at my actual car insurance statement in probably two years because the money just pulls automatically.

I started using a finance monitoring tool recently just to clean up my digital clutter, and it flagged a "significant price increase" on my policy.

I looked into it. My rate had crept up from $110 to $145 over the last 18 months. No accidents, no tickets. Just what they call a "rate adjustment." basically, they raise the price slowly hoping you are too lazy to switch.

Because the app flagged the specific increase percentage, I called them out on it. I shopped around and found a new policy for $95.

Don't let autopay make you blind. These companies bank on your inattention. Get a tool that scans for price hikes or set a calendar reminder to check the actual PDF statements every few months. It saved me like $600 a year.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/roadsideweeds on 2025-12-21 07:08:13+00:00.

Make sure to capture the policies, the price, and the currency at the time of booking, before and after the booking goes through. If there are any discrepancies, if the owner/business changes the price or policies on you, or there's a currency glitch in the booking system that leaves you out thousands of dollars (looking at you booking . com), you'll have the evidence you need for a credit card dispute.

Screenshot EVERYTHING.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/YogurtclosetMoist819 on 2025-12-20 18:50:33+00:00.

Doing good work is important, but make sure the right people know about it. Share progress updates, document results, and speak up in meetings when relevant. Consistent visibility helps your effort get recognized and can directly impact promotions and opportunities.