LPT: when you see an ad on FB or IG feed, it takes no more time to block the account than it does to go through the “hide ad” screens. If you just block them, then the algorithm can’t find a way to make them “relevant” to you again in future. submitted by /u/Blackintosh

LPT Take random pictures of your everyday life. They may not seem interesting today, but in the future they will. Take pictures of family, friends, pets, your house, work etc. submitted by /u/Affectionate_Belt366

LPT: Feeling stressed? Try the “5-4-3-2-1” grounding technique—it’s a game-changer! Hi friends! Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use this simple grounding exercise to calm myself down. It’s called the “5-4-3-2-1” method. Name 5 things that you can see around you, 4 things you can touch then touch them, 3 things you can hear at that moment, 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste. It helps bring your focus bac…

LPT: Have the BRAT diet on hand Nothing will prepare you for sudden gastro issues, and walking through the grocery store trying to get the items is worse. Rice, shelf-stable apple sauce, a loaf of bread in the freezer, and gatorade in the pantry will do you a world of good. submitted by /u/superkatiejean

LPT: When you need to call the Walgreens pharmacy, type 771 when the automated phone system starts talking. This bypasses the stupid prompts and connects you directly to the pharmacy. I used to work there and now I use it every time I call them. submitted by /u/HooverDamm-

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Spatchcocking Your Chicken Is Worth the Effort Those thighs aren’t going to crisp tucked way under there.

This Game Helped Me Learn Skills I Couldn’t Get From Therapy This immersive choose-your-own-adventure game uses storytelling to make mental health tools more accessible.

Finally, an Easier Way to Change Your Default Browser on Mac This $4 app will keep you from having to dig around in your system settings.

How to Fully Customize Your iPhone Notifications Make sure you only get pinged when you want to be.

Five Concrete Ways to Lower the Cost of a Home Renovation A little sweat equity and some smart choices can help keep the cost of renovating your house down.

Champurrado Is My New Favorite Hot Cocoa, and It Takes Just Four Ingredients to Make This hot chocolate drink uses masa harina to add thickness and plenty of flavor.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Are the Best Bone Conduction Headphones I’ve Tried There’s a separate speaker for bass, and virtually no annoying vibration.

LPT If you want to appear more attractive to anyone – don’t lick your lips 1st What do you think when Somone sees you and they lick their lips or bite them ? Some people think it means they’re attractive to that person some others think it’s just shyness . This is good to use for approaching Somone you wanna get to know . It’s subtle but it says alot I’ve been noticing lately when I don’t lick my lips the other person woul…

LPT: Store saran wrap/cling wrap in your freezer for better performance. Freezing the cling wrap makes it easier to handle and ensures it sticks better when you’re using it to cover or wrap items. submitted by /u/NoraFox37

LPT: Stop comparing yourself to others on social media—it’s not real life! Hey ladies (and everyone else too!), I just wanted to share something that’s really helped me with my self-love journey. Social media can be such a toxic place sometimes, especially when we’re constantly scrolling through highlight reels of other people’s lives. It’s so easy to compare yourself and feel like you’re not enough. But here’s the thi…

LPT: Double check your Amazon refunds Just thought I’d share my recent experiences. I had an order that kept getting delayed by Amazon, so eventually I just cancelled it. My card was charged already since it shipped but I expected a refund after the cancellation. Randomly after a week I decided to check my credit card but found that I was never refunded. I called Amazon, though it w…

LPT: If you’re stuck, take one small step—write one sentence, make one phone call, or try one thing. Breaking tasks down into tiny actions helps overcome procrastination and writer’s block. Just start with a small step, and you’ll often find it leads to more progress than expected. submitted by /u/LucyWells50

LPT: if you need vitamins they are almost all buy one get one free this month at pharmacy’s in the US. (Walgreens/CVS for sure) Good time to stock up. Most people don’t eat enough fruits and veggies daily and should supplement, if that’s you it’s a good time to stock up. submitted by /u/JemJemIsHerName

LPT: Struggling with negative self-talk? Talk to yourself like you’re talking to your best friend Hey y’all! Just wanted to share something that has made such a difference for me mentally: whenever I catch myself being super critical or harsh in my head, I stop and ask myself, “Would I say this to my best friend?” If the answer is no (and let’s be real, it usually is), then I reframe what I’m saying into something kinder and more supportive …