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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/missing-Oz on 2025-06-03 17:00:51+00:00.

Just had our car repaired and thankfully hadn’t turned any music on because now we’re headed back for a squeal. Might have missed it had we had the music or book on tape going. SMH

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/pile-o-rocks on 2025-06-03 12:46:31+00:00.

A lot of hotels will provide bottled water to the room at some charge if you open them, sometimes up to 5x what the bottle is worth. That usually leaves you with only tap water as your source.

However, many hotel fitness centers are equipped with newer water coolers which not only chill the water, but filter it as well. Fill up a water bottle there instead of paying!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/iscreamforicecream90 on 2025-06-03 09:34:22+00:00.

I use this at work every single day with demanding clients or colleagues, but you can use this in any social situation.

It de-escalates without being confrontational and encourages cooperation instead of resistance.

“Help me understand what’s most important to you in this" or "help me understand How you'd like to move forward" or "help me understand why this isn't working for you." Much better than: “Why are you making this harder than it needs to be?” or "why are you being an idiot?"

Especially when you find that you are at an impasse or either one of you is getting heated, this simple phrase recalibrates the conversation and focuses you all on the task at hand.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Local_Wrangler_4625 on 2025-06-03 05:54:11+00:00.

If your luggage gets lost or delayed, you'll be having proof of what it looks like and what was in it, which makes dealing with the airline very easier.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Jfocii on 2025-06-03 04:22:35+00:00.

Brushing your teeth. Folding laundry. Taking out the trash. These boring, low-effort tasks are usually wasted time. But here’s a psychological trick...deliberately use them as a cue to think about something specific like a decision you've been putting off, a creative idea you want to develop or a feeling you haven’t processed.

Because your body is on autopilot, your brain is free to roam. And because the task has no distractions, it's the perfect low-stakes space for mental clarity.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/lipsrednails on 2025-06-02 19:51:22+00:00.

When watching television with your children put on the captions. It will introduce your children to new words and their spelling skill will improve dramatically. This will give them a leg up in school l. This could also help adults learn a second language. Set the captions to your desired language and expose yourself to new words in your chosen second language.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Piscine29 on 2025-06-01 11:23:38+00:00.

For instance, I was rearranging my art supplies and found a perfect cozy drawer for them, but it was too cozy and only lasted for 2 months as I kept buying art supplies and had nowhere to put them - again.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/deepestfear on 2025-06-02 03:37:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Realistic_Owl9525 on 2025-06-02 02:28:47+00:00.

When you're using GPS for navigation, change the setting to lock the north direction instead of turning with you.

Just by making that one change you'll be viewing things differently. Without having to think about it, you'll have a sense of direction because now you're looking at a map instead of an app.

This helped me out a lot when I started delivering food in an unfamiliar town I just moved to.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ussalkaselsior on 2025-06-01 20:28:33+00:00.

Every time my wife and I moved into a rental, we asked for small amount of the paint they used on the place for "touch up as needed". This way, when we moved out we could paint small places that needed it with the same color paint to maximize the deposit we got back.

Once, the manager asked a maintenance guy that took a quick look at the place how it looked and his response was "immaculate". It also meant that we completely ignored the "no holes in the wall" rules because we just added a little spackle and paint to make the walls look pristine.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/knivadollar on 2025-06-01 16:37:37+00:00.

FYI, anything that is in the passenger compartment of your car and is not tied down is a projectile waiting for impact with your head in an accident. get some cheap bungees or velcro straps and secure your load.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/scubajay2001 on 2025-06-01 15:19:29+00:00.

I used to spring out of bed, run through the shower and dash off to work. My body paid the price. Now I spend 15 minutes every morning stretching my arms, legs, back and neck. Same before I crawl into bed and I feel 20 years younger!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Aggressive_Chain_920 on 2025-06-01 13:23:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/idoze on 2025-06-01 09:25:34+00:00.

People love people who are interested in them. And they love sharing their interests. This makes for an easy, enthusiastic conversation and you also get a lot out of it. You learn more about people, but you also learn about a new topic.

There really is no need to have a boring or awkward conversation with someone new.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/aesthetic_Goth on 2025-06-01 08:30:00+00:00.

I've seen many 'loneliness' posts. People who just want friends but they don't seem to know how to interact anymore. I found this to be the single best way.

It literally doesn't matter what it is. There are people for anything available. May it be video gaming, programming, gardening, painting, repairing or even Lego's, there are people for any hobby online.

The reason why this works so well is because you're actually talking to people who share the same interests as you. Are you shy about your work and that's what's keeping you from posting? Post it as a question. ''How can I improve XYZ''. You could use any type of platform it really doesn't matter.

Side note: If you're looking to connect with people to excel at your work, it's even better. If you're looking to get a job as an e.g. gardener and you post your amazing garden work on LinkedIn, you'll eventually get noticed and someone might just DM you to get theirs done.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Perfect_Bed_5156 on 2025-06-01 04:55:07+00:00.

You know those times when no matter how hard you try, you just can't focus? I used to push through, thinking it was just a discipline issue, but turns out, it’s often just bad timing.

Your ultradian rhythm plays a big role in how alert or sluggish you feel throughout the day. I changed up how I plan my day and even started using a calendar specifically to match tasks with those energy shifts. Now I do deep work when I’m at my sharpest and save easier stuff for when I’m running low. It’s made a big difference.

Feels way more structured and productive without trying harder. Just working with my body instead of against it.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/NothingButACasual on 2025-05-31 23:42:52+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Emergency-Sand8310 on 2025-05-31 12:44:45+00:00.

Whenever I’m traveling with a lot of baggage and need a rent-a-cart to carry all of my bags, instead of paying the rental fee for a cart (which can be as high as like $9), I always quickly pop outside the baggage claim area to a nearby passenger pickup area and there’s usually a handful of luggage carts that have not been returned to a docking station, so I’ll just grab one and bring it in!

Extra LPT - pay it forward and don’t bother to dock your cart when you’re done using it! (Almost like a backwards litmus test vs. grocery store shopping carts).

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Prqxue on 2025-05-31 19:11:11+00:00.

Often, the urge to buy passes after a day, and your wallet will thank you later.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/aspieshavemorefun on 2025-05-31 19:04:10+00:00.

That way if you get calls from telemarketers who change their caller ID numbers to be local, you know to ignore their call by the area code matching your own.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/hetfield37 on 2025-05-30 14:48:43+00:00.

Cut off the dry stem and remove any mushy parts.

If you want to eat it now - soak it in lukewarm water for 15-20 minutes and then in cold water - that way it will absorb all the water it can and be like fresh off the store.

If you want to store it for later - clean it, put it wet in an airtight container, add a little bit of water and store it in the fridge. It will perk up by the next day.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Old_McDonald on 2025-05-31 03:35:42+00:00.

Many streaming services that offer downloads region lock their apps. So if you planned on downloading movies for your return flight while on the trip you might get screwed.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/SunshineVA2 on 2025-05-31 03:15:35+00:00.

My brother’s wedding is next Saturday and I really want to make sure he has good pictures. That’s super important to him. And I would love some of myself. But I take terrible photos. Very unnatural. Like people comment “damn”. I try to “smile with my eyes” and look possessed. I would love some hints on how to do the best with what I got!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Yosho2k on 2025-05-31 03:09:15+00:00.

I just met someone who told me they have nightmares about being tied up and having their mouth covered with a stuffy nose.

I shared with them something I learned a while back. Take a deep breath and hold it until it feels uncomfortable. Breathe out, breathe in, and do it two more times. Shortly after, your nose should be open and unstuffed.

I have to use a CPAP and my doctor told me about it. It works like magic for me. It even gives me some relief when dealing with allergies. YMMV, but give it a try.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/scubajay2001 on 2025-05-31 03:08:45+00:00.

• Gives a sense of noise levels (loud cars, barking dogs, etc) in morning, afternoon, night
• Gives a sense of traffic volume
• Gives a glimpse into neighborhood vibe (older crowd, younger crowd, kid friendly, pet friendly, etc)
• Esp. at night, shows how much (or little) street light there is
• Shows how crowded parking can get