LPT: When presenting your work in front of teacher(s), don’t try to impress them by reciting sentences you have memorized. Focus on showing that you have really understood the topic by providing clear and relevant examples with your own words. As a teacher, we can easily tell when students have just learned to recite something but don’t really have a deep understanding, just by the amount of their own words they use and how they present the examples. Remember that teachers value critical thinking and comprehension more than robotic repetition, so prioritize clarity, confidence, and ge…

LPT: Another strategy for falling asleep fast I was inspired by the other recent post about this and thought I’d give my own take on it: I learned this tip from a therapist a few years ago and thought I should share it. To fall asleep fast, lay down and get (mostly) comfortable, close your eyes, and start counting up from 1 with the goal of reaching 150 (or any arbitrarily high number). Cou…

Lpt ! Feeling low ! Suddenly everything seems going down for me like work, life etc .. what you guys do at this downtime ? submitted by /u/Friendly-Pin-7205

LPT: Center your dining room table under your chandelier by leaning over the table and lining up the reflection of your head with the reflection of the chandelier. It will be perfectly centered every time. Or you can put a candlestick in the middle of the table and move the table around until the shadow of the candlestick falls straight down on the table. submitted by /u/kempff

LPT: Practice aseptic technique when handling your milk. I love milk. Always have, always will. I am a research scientist. There’s a misconception about how long milk can stay fresh for in your fridge, and I think it’s largely caused by people accidentally contaminating their milk. I see people all the time open their milk and touch the underside of the cap or drink from the jug or place the lid fa…

LPT: Need an emergency plunger? Use a mop and bin bag. The loo Is blocked, you don’t have a plunger? Grab a mop and twist up the mop head, put it in a bin bag to allow it to form a seal and protect it from the waste in the loo – you now have a home made plunger. Bonus tip: same scenario as a guest somewhere? Wrap up a spare towel and put it in a bin bag – both are usually present in a bathroom. Take…

LPT: The Stoic Productivity – Focus Only on What You Control.. Ever feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck because things aren’t going your way? Deadlines pile up, distractions steal your focus, and no matter how hard you try, things just don’t go according to plan. The problem? You’re focusing on things you can’t control. The Stoic Productivity Hack: Shift Your Focus to What You CAN Control The ancient Sto…

LPT How I fall asleep fast I just read a post on this very subject and thought I would share how I fall asleep fast. I was told this is how some members in the military fall asleep in less than ideal conditions in the field. (No clue if that’s true or not). Get myself into a comfortable position. Starting from the top of my head, then down to each section of my body I …

LPT 2 ways to clear your sinuses I suffered with clogged sinuses and allergies my whole life. I have found 2 reliable ways to clear my sinuses every time: 1. Warm compress + Nasal rinse + menthol – I run very warm water over a washcloth, wring out and drape over my nose and face and massage the sinuses. Breathing in the steam from the washcloth can also thin and loosen stubborn…

LPT: Never say ‘1, 2, 3’ when taking group photos. Say ‘3, 2, 1’ instead – it stops people from automatically blinking on ‘3’ Most people are conditioned to blink right after hearing ‘3’ in ‘1, 2, 3’ countdowns. By reversing the count, you break this pattern and catch everyone with their eyes open. Professional photographers use this trick all the time. submitted by /u/BFH_ZEPHYR

LPT Pool Noodle Water Hose If you need to fill up a bucket that won’t fit under your sink’s faucet, bust out a pool noodle. Set the bucket on the floor, slip the pool noodle over the faucet and run it down to the bucket. submitted by /u/broc944

LPT: to watch a YouTube short on your browser without all the overlay text at the bottom, alter the URL by replacing the characters “shorts/” with “watch?v=”. This will load the short in the default player like a regular video and the overlay will be gone. If you have a similar solution for other sites like TikTok and for doing it in device apps please share them! submitted by /u/Gullible_Skeptic

LPT: The back of your warm soup spoon works great for melting and spreading the butter on your bread. Enjoying a comforting bowl of soup with some bread or a roll and butter on the side? Is the butter a bit too hard, making it difficult to spread and tearing your lovely bread or roll? Simply cut a knob of butter with your butter knife, place it on your bread or roll, and use the back of your warm spoon—that has been resting in your hot soup—to g…

LPT: When watching video content online, consider that “most viewed” is not the same as “what I’d get into”. Don’t rely too heavily on what someone else feeds you to watch. Seen this a lot as a year cuts over into another year (and sometimes even month): “2024 MOST VIEWED” or “2024 WHAT CRITICS SAID WE SHOULD WATCH” There’s no randomness to it that we can learn from. You can’t luck into something you find seriously enjoyable that others won’t find as enjoyable. It’s not “life changing”. It’s “herd-crafting”. Th…

LPT: Kitchen Tip Pro tip: If a cookie recipe calls for ground nuts, try splitting the amount between nuts and toasted wheat germ. The wheat germ adds a delicious nutty flavor and a healthy twist. And the best part? No one will ever suspect they’re eating health food! submitted by /u/Rector333

LPT: Be the person you needed when you were younger. Think of the kindness, support, or encouragement you wished for in the past. When you see an opportunity, offer it to others—be the mentor, the friend, or the uplifting voice. You can’t change your past, but you can make a difference for someone today. submitted by /u/JasmineHale22

LPT: Be wary of buying food products on Amazon. They’re not refundable, and unscrupulous sellers stock up on unsold inventory for pennies on the dollar, and sell it after the freshness date, and Amazon won’t do anything about it. Look for the manufacturer’s website, and buy directly from them. submitted by /u/jefuchs

LPT: Fingerprint Scanner on Phone Won’t Recognize Your Fingerprint? Or Multiple Attempts Needed? Your finger is probably too dry. Lick it, then dry it on your shirt, and try again. Works the vast majority of the time. submitted by /u/AntttRen

LPT: When staying at an Airbnb or holiday rental, take a knife sharpener with you. 99 times out of 100 the knives will be blunt and borderline unusable. submitted by /u/sebby2g

LPT: Check your audio settings if you can’t hear dialogue when streaming. Netflix, Etc. Usually have a settings option where you can select the type of audio. If you select the version vs just the version your tv may not be able to process the 5.1 properly. I assume it has something to do with your tv not having a center speaker where 5.1 is designed to be used with one. submitted by …