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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Aaronjob0511 on 2025-07-28 00:04:39+00:00.

I am poor, like really poor haha and recently I moved to a cheaper apartment that i actually get my mail directly delivered to and they absolutely have bombarded me with deals, coupons, and offers for cheaper food and meal deals.

The rules of coupons is to only use them when it’s something you were gonna buy anyways. Like going shopping for your weekly groceries? I always cut out any coupons for items I planned previously to buy so then I’m actually saving money and it has changed my view!!!

30¢ saved on a thing of chicken breasts isn’t a bunch, but I have absolutely been in the position where 5 dollars would have been the difference in whether I can afford toothpaste, deodorant, or gas to get to work.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/beamerpook on 2025-07-27 04:08:53+00:00.

Give yourself a first time pass.

Accept that anytime you try to do anything for the first time, if it's origami or gardening or writing poetry, you will suck at it.

It might be awful, terrible, burnt, or cringey, but it doesn't count.

Then when you actually do it for real, the first time, you will be okay at it, and it will give you the confidence to keep going.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ThatWindowShopper1 on 2025-07-26 21:35:10+00:00.

Tired of having to insert a new column/row/cell in your worksheet so you can drag your data or rearrange it without messing everything else up? Well next time, just drag it while holding the shift key to automatically insert it between columns/rows/cells instead!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/bkendig on 2025-07-26 19:20:41+00:00.

It wipes out tracking data, so advertisers lose the profile they've built on you.

It also logs you out of all your web site accounts. When you log back in to them, you'll find out right away if you don't know your current password for a site, and then you can reset it. Better now than in an emergency!

(If you use a password manager like 1Password, logging in again is easy.)

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Well_Spoken_Mute on 2025-07-26 17:47:44+00:00.

With a heatwave covering most of the United States, I figured I'd share this little tip. Even if you don't time it perfectly, your car will have spent some time in the shade while you were doing whatever.

This doesn't really apply to situations where you're only parked for an hour or less. But, if your going to the beach, an amusement park or any place with a large, uncovered parking lot, this can save you from getting into a scorching hot car, branding yourself with a seatbelt or burning off your finger prints on a black steering wheel.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Daniel96dsl on 2025-07-26 16:06:44+00:00.

Don’t mentally assign the same value to every single hour of your day. Instead, realize that the most valuable of those are the 3–4 hours when you have peak mental energy. In that time frame, schedule your important decision-making, mentally-intensive work, and emotionally taxing tasks. Save the busy/mindless work for other times in the day.

Figured this one out while working on my PhD. I realized that between the hours of ~9:30am—2pm and between 10pm—2am (when it’s quiet), I’m mentally sharpest. That’s when I do my research and critical thinking. Only after/before that do I handle busy work, check emails, write up results, etc.

TLDR: Every hour of your day is not equally valuable. Prioritize the most difficult mental tasks for when you’re most alert.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/joyousjoyness on 2025-07-26 15:20:07+00:00.

My 10 year old has been dealing with nightmares and I came up with a way to overcome his fear. This morning he came to me in tears after dreaming about a monster. I helped him come up with a solution.

Before bed, he imagines in vivid detail all the tools and weapons he needs to feel safe in his dreams. He can store them in an infinite backpack and bring as many as he wants, but only if he visualizes them clearly. I also suggested he draw them to help the process.

He immediately was excited to come up with cool weapons and it helped take his mind off the nightmare.

I hope it becomes an empowering bedtime meditation and visualization exercise!

Edited to add: Here's what he's come up with so far: an impermeable shield around him that is lime colored, a yellow vaporizer gun that is remote controlled from inside the shield (because of course the vaporizer can't be shot through the shield), a way to summon the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Luigi with his suction gun from Luigi's Mansion but it sucks souls instead of ghosts. Oh and a katamari ball with a garbage shooter to make it bigger on the fly.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Grykllx on 2025-07-26 14:13:50+00:00.

If you’re lying in bed and struggling to either relax or fall asleep, try unclenching your face. A lot of times I find my face is tensed up, and when I consciously think about relaxing my face I immediately feel relief and am able to fall asleep pretty easily

Source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/sleepless-nights-try-stress-relief-techniques

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ayanboss007 on 2025-07-26 04:57:10+00:00.

People don’t like asking for help, even when they’re struggling.

Instead of saying “let me know if you need anything,” try something like:

• “Can I bring you food this week?”

• “Want me to help with errands?”

Being specific shows you really care — and makes it easier for them to say yes.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Positive-Lab-5352 on 2025-07-26 00:14:54+00:00.

Today I discovered the best way to remove glitter from your skin is using a lint roller. Did everyone else already know this ?!!

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/No_Floor_2674 on 2025-07-25 22:06:07+00:00.

I dont think i have learned enough to be independent, so where can i watch a video, all in one place allthe skills needed to live a normal life, like how to iron clothes properly, change oil in a car, change a tire, cook...

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ava-claire on 2025-07-25 12:13:51+00:00.

I used to grab my phone first thing after waking up, scroll for 30 minutes, and end up feeling groggy and unmotivated. One day, I randomly decided to tell myself, “No phone until I drink some water.”

So I stood there, half-asleep, chugging a glass of water. Weirdly, it helped, like my brain turned on faster. It gave me a small but solid sense of control over the start of my day. Now it's automatic wake up, water, then start the day with a clearer head.

Small change, big difference.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/quardlepleen on 2025-07-25 16:46:04+00:00.

When you have more than 2-3 people over for dinner or a party, one tiny little hand towel will be thoroughly soaked before long. Be a pal and leave a few fresh hand towels next to the sink.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/DigIndependent7488 on 2025-07-25 16:05:00+00:00.

making friends in your 30s (or even late 20s) is weirdly difficult. Life gets busy straight after graduating college, we talk about being in contact but well that does no really happen. People are changing careers, relationships, families, and somehow the idea of just “meeting new people” starts to feel like another task on an already overflowing to-do list. Most of the time our schedules clash, and dating apps while they promise connection but you cannot expect "friendships" out of it.

What finally worked for me wasn’t some big social event or networking mixer. It was something smaller, more intentional: a group that met weekly, same people, same time, with a little structure and guidance on what to actually talk about. There was no pressure to “click” right away. We weren’t bonding instantly or becoming best friends overnight. But over 5-6 weeks, something shifted. Real conversations started to happen.

The consistency made all the difference. Seeing the same faces regularly, in a space where we were gently encouraged to open up, helped me move past the awkward small talk and actually get to know people. It wasn’t flashy or dramatic but it was real. And that’s what I was really looking for.

If you’re lonely or new in town, try joining (or even starting) a small, recurring group book club, hobby circle, dinner rotation, whatever. Add a bit of structure and you’d be surprised how well it works.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/BethMLB on 2025-07-25 14:25:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Livid_Switch302 on 2025-07-25 10:43:28+00:00.

I’ve been handling a lot of client calls lately, and honestly, the hardest part is keeping track of everything that was discussed, especially when the conversations jump between topics or someone throws in a last-minute task.

I try taking notes, but half the time I’m either too focused on listening or too distracted to write stuff down properly. Then comes the awkward follow-up where I’m unsure if I missed something or remembered it wrong.

Curious how others manage this do you guys use any system, habit, or low-effort method that actually works? Or how can one manage to make their life easier in corporate?

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/muhammad_hafiz02 on 2025-07-25 04:13:41+00:00.

Stuff like “2025_Tax_W2” or “HealthInsurance_Card_July2025” makes it SO much easier to find them later. I used to name everything “scan0003.jpg” or whatever my scanner defaulted to… then I’d waste time digging. Now I just send it to my email, and boom — it’s archived, backed up, and easy to search.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/TemporaryDevice7895 on 2025-07-24 15:37:53+00:00.

When I was job hunting, I kept obsessing over what I wanted to do but never thought about how I actually like to work. Totally different thing. I realized way too late that I was just chasing job titles and industries that sounded cool without actually understanding how my brain works. I kept ending up in roles that looked great but left me completely wiped out.

Pro tip that I wish someone had told me: figure out how you actually function first...like do you need tons of structure or does that make you feel trapped? Are you energized by brainstorming with people or does that drain you? How do you make your best decisions? Use that as your guide when you're looking at jobs. The actual work matters but the "how" is what's gonna determine if you're thriving or just surviving.

Even just writing down times when you felt totally in your element at work vs times when everything felt wrong can be super helpful. Sometimes the patterns are more obvious than you think.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Difficult-Plate-8767 on 2025-07-24 11:41:14+00:00.

“Do you need help?” is easy to say no to. But “What can I help with?” assumes action and makes people more likely to delegate or accept support. Great for workplaces, relationships, and caregiving.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Whimsical_Dreamer501 on 2025-07-24 07:00:03+00:00.

I used to just wander through museums and glance at things without really connecting, but then I started reading up on the main exhibits or watching short videos about the museum beforehand. It made a huge difference in how much I enjoyed the visit. Knowing the background stories and context gave me a deeper appreciation and helped me notice details I would’ve missed otherwise. If you want to get more out of your next museum trip, spend a few minutes preparing—it really pays off.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/TheTVDB on 2025-07-24 01:51:29+00:00.

Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure this is only necessary for people in the US with private health insurance. Apologies to foreigners that don't have to worry about such things. :)

Back story: we moved to semi-rural Maine a few years ago. Getting a doctor, dentist, therapist, or vet here is borderline impossible because there's a shortage of all of them. We ended up getting on 6-8 month waiting lists for most, but that's really tough when a family member needs a new therapist yesterday. I called around and all of them either weren't taking new patients, didn't handle older teens, or had a waiting list of over 10 months.

So we kind of gave up and just relied on school counselors as best we could. Until I got a call from our insurance company based on an inquiry I had made about a completely different topic. The woman helped me out with that, and then asked if I had anything else she could help with, including finding providers that were closer or better fit our needs.

Turns out she was a patient advocate, who handles doing all the stuff I absolutely hate when dealing with insurance: making repetitive calls, coordinating between multiple providers, etc. I explained the therapy situation, and she collected info from me for about 5 minutes. She said I'd hear back from her in a few days. When she called back, she had not only found a selection of therapists that would work for us, but had found one that could fit us in within 2 weeks. After confirming we'd like to do that, she established us as a patient with the therapist's office, set up the appointment, gave them our insurance info, and all we had to do was show up and do the onboarding in their portal. She then followed up twice over the next few weeks to confirm everything had gone smoothly.

When I asked her more about what she does, she said that many people that rely on her are those that struggle making phone calls on their own. They'll email her info and she handles the calls for them. Working with the insurance company, they can also sometimes pressure doctors to fit in patients more easily than if the patient called themselves. She said it's also common for people to try finding doctors for kids as they age out of pediatrics or for adults that want to find a general practitioner that has more experience in specific issues they're facing.

For all of the issues with insurance in the US, this is one thing that a couple of the companies have gotten right.

Not every insurance company has patient advocates. For some, they only deal with billing issues. I'm with one of the biggest insurance companies, but I'm aware of a couple of smaller companies that have full service advocates available. To find if your insurance company does, do a search for "[your insurance company] patient advocate".

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Jealous_Annual_3393 on 2025-07-23 22:22:55+00:00.

Just had a friend's son learn this the hard way. PIPs are often framed as a tool for employee development, but that's mostly bullshit. It's a paper trail to justify an eventual termination. By the time a PIP is issued, leadership has more than likely lost confidence in your ability to meet expectations. Sure, the plan outlines specific, measurable goals.. but often with tight deadlines that may be difficult or even impossible to meet. While there are cases where PIPs lead to retention, in most corporate environments they function less like a lifeline and more like a legally vetted countdown clock.

TLDR: If you get put on a PIP, start looking for a new job.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/gustavotherecliner on 2025-07-23 21:46:29+00:00.

Hair driers basically work like big electric space heaters. There are heating elements inside with current going through them. They heat up, air is forced through the hair dryer by its blower, which cools the heating elements down and prevents them from melting. The air gets hot and blown out the front and you're able to use it to dry your hair and other parts. The air inlet often has a screen that prevents hair and dust from entering the heating elements. Sadly, those screens don't get cleaned as often as it is needed, if they even get cleaned at all, and are often caked in dust or even fully clogged. This prevents adequate airflow through the hair dryer and so cooling for the heating elements which then overheat. They should have a temperature switch inside which should cut power if the heating elements get too hot, but they don't work more often than not, resulting in a flaming hot experience.

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/SpacedOutCartoon on 2025-07-23 19:21:03+00:00.

We chase autographs from celebrities because they feel rare and personal. But looking at an old photo of someone you actually love. Your kid, your mom, your partner and seeing their name written in their own hand? That hits harder than any autograph ever could. My idea: when you take a special photo with someone you care about, have them sign it. Doesn’t matter if it’s messy or silly or a scribble. Now you don’t just have a picture of them. You have a piece of them. A moment, in their handwriting. I’ve never heard anyone suggest this before and wish I had done it when my kids were young. But imagine having a photo of your kid from when they were little… and they signed it in crayon. Or a snapshot of your parent before they passed… with their name in their handwriting underneath. That’s something to hold on to. I was reading a story about an autograph and I was like “I’d rather have my dad’s autograph than this.” Then realized. Why don’t I get his autograph. He’s not famous, but who cares. Just an idea.

I’ve been reading the comments. Didn’t want to spam the channel replying to everyone making it all about me. But you all have some great ideas and comments. Thank you.🙏

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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/Amelia0617 on 2025-07-23 07:58:12+00:00.

In life, we always like to be in the process of considering and preparing, which affects the progress of things. Sometimes, a bad start is better than standing still!