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LPT: If you need to clean something that’s small and intricate/textured, an electric toothbrush will make the job much easier. If you have a fancy toothbrush, you can buy cheap off-brand brush heads to use for cleaning one-offs. Otherwise, even the inexpensive, AA battery-powered brushes work great. submitted by /u/WartimeHotTot

LPT: Always Ask, “Is That the Best You Can Do?” When negotiating (salary, rent, a car, anything), a simple “Is that the best you can do?” can push the other person to improve their offer. It’s polite, non-confrontational, and makes them reconsider if they can give you a better deal. Works surprisingly often, even at places you wouldn’t expect. Always ask—you have nothing to lose. submitte…

LPT Fog-Free Mirrors Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower with car wax. Apply a small amount of car wax to the mirror, let it dry, then buff with a soft, dry cloth. submitted by /u/broc944

LPT: How to Avoid Losing Money or Points When Canceling a Hotel Reservation When booking a hotel through the official website (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, etc.), there’s always a cancellation deadline. For example, if your check-in date is February 10th, you usually need to cancel by February 8th at midnight to avoid being charged. If you miss this deadline, you’ll typically be charged for one night or forfeit your reward po…

LPT: People Are More Likely to Help You If You Give Them a Reason, Even If It’s a Dumb One. Ever been in a situation where you needed something but didn’t know how to ask? Here’s the trick: Just add any reason, even if it barely makes sense. People are wired to respond positively when they hear a justification. Because the brain processes “because portion” automatically, skipping the logic check. We assume there’s a valid reason, even …

LPT Having trouble saying consistent with drinking water? Mix it with your favorite juice I know what you’re thinking “yeah but my favorite juice is loaded with sugar and calories!” , but the goal we want here is consistency. If it takes your favorite juice to make you drink water consistently? So be it. It’s better than not drinking water at all or being super inconsistent with it. Here’s how we start out with. Before work fill up y…

LPT: Make sure you have a recent copy of your Social Security Statement With recent events, it may be necessary to have some documentation of how much you have paid and exactly what benefits you are legally entitled to. You can get your statement online (after creating a login account) https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/ I am absolutely not an expert in this field so I hope some experts can add more to this. Here ar…

LPT: If something takes less than 2 minutes to do, do it immediately—your future self will thank you. Most of us procrastinate on small tasks that seem insignificant at the moment—putting a dish in the dishwasher, responding to a quick email, hanging up a jacket, or throwing away a receipt. But these tiny delays add up and create unnecessary clutter, both physically and mentally. A simple rule that changed my life? If it takes less than 2 minute…

LPT: Utilize your breaks for cleaning and accompany it with upbeat music Instead of letting your breaks become an opportunity to procrastinate, use that time to tidy up your space. Whether it’s wiping down your desk, organizing your files, or just doing a quick sweep of your surroundings, cleaning during breaks makes the most of your time. Pair it with upbeat music to keep the energy high and make the task feel less …

LPT: If you’re going to got coinstar, get some groceries at self-checkout instead! Self-checkout at grocery stores don’t take any percentage and you can use all of the coins you want! Edit: This doesn’t seem to be the case in many self checkouts in Canada sadly! submitted by /u/BrainChildAD

LPT. Local libraries have e-books that you can download and read for free I joined my library (Camden, uk) and they have a lot of books. Most of my reading these days is library. It doesn’t work on kindle. You need a tablet, the app is Libby. submitted by /u/bdonldn

LPT: Value time, it’s the only non-renewable resource in life Time is the one thing you can never get back, so make it count. Every minute spent is gone forever, and the more consciously you manage it, the more you’ll achieve. Prioritize tasks that bring value to your life, focus on what matters, and avoid wasting time on things that don’t serve your goals. It’s easy to let time slip away in trivial activi…

LPT Check inside all your shoes, and not just for creepy crawlies… More like for your meds and car keys. Or even just a small remote. Depends on where and how your shoes are stored, but gravity, and animals(us included) work in often unpredictable ways… submitted by /u/Queso-comrade

LPT: Stop waiting for motivation— build the habit instead Motivation is overrated. It’s like a wave—it comes and goes. If you rely on it to get things done, you’re going to be stuck waiting forever. Instead of waiting for motivation to strike, start building consistent habits. Here’s the trick: Start small and focus on repetition, not inspiration. For example, let’s say you want to get fit. Instead of …

LPT: If someone suggests yall get together, respond with “sure! When?” That’s how can you tell whether they were being serious about it or if they just made the suggestion to be nice & were more than likely gonna ghost you otherwise. submitted by /u/katmio1

LPT – In the United States, you can report companies for deceptive pricing Online stores are filled with fake deals and discounts where a company will momentarily inflate the price of an item by 50%, then change it back to the original price immediately, resulting in a $50 “discount”. You see this a lot on Amazon, especially around Black Friday and Holidays. This is actually illegal and you can report it to the FTC. …