LPT Having a friend for many years does not give them a pass to mistreat you. Don’t hold on to people for the sake of longevity. submitted by /u/tightehness

LPT: Make it a habit every night to delete pics taken that day that you don’t need/want while you are on your phone anyway If you are anything like me, you take random photos throughout the day that are only needed temporarily. For me, it’s things like my Amazon return QR codes so I can pull them up easily at the return counter, random work things, a screenshot that you sent to a friend but don’t want to keep. Over time, these miscellaneous photos can really pile up…

LPT: Wear a shirt you don’t like to a haircut. One of my favorite shirts will probably be my itchiest shirt for a long time now. Yay. submitted by /u/24-7_Gamer

LPT – Take the opportunity of Trick and Treaters to clear out your sweets and junk food ***Start October stronger 💪🏾 Rightly pointed out, next month in November. submitted by /u/Freedumb00

LPT: Clear your browsing history and cookies after you purchase a high ticket item. This way, your algorithm won’t try to show you the next best thing, and you won’t find yourself second-guessing or being unhappy with your purchase. submitted by /u/TitansFrontRow

LPT: If you like sleeping with music, you can place your phone on the side of your pillow with the speaker side under your pillow resulting in a much better listening experience while sleeping Just figured this out a while ago and its made sleeping so much better. submitted by /u/KhazixMain4th

LPT: Use a Random Area Code to Detect Scam Calls Tired of scam callers spoofing your area code? Use a VOIP service like Google Voice (not affiliated) to purchase a phone number with whatever area code you desire, then tell your primary cell service to transfer that number to your line. Example: You live in Dallas (214), but you bought a phone number from Omaha (531). Now, whenever you receive …

LPT: Willpower is an Asset like money. Use it wisely, it can deplete. Have you ever noticed that in the morning, you’re more likely to do things that require willpower than in the evening? There’s a simple explanation for this. There are two types of activities: An activity that requires high willpower (energy) to release dopamine. An activity that requires low willpower to release dopamine. Eating a chocolate b…

LPT: Extend your shower’s hot water time by lowering the volume If your shower allows you to adjust the amount of water, you can take longer warm showers by reducing this amount. This is particularly useful in winter months. It can also incrementally reduce water and energy usage throughout the year. I may or may not be posting this from a (warm) shower. submitted by /u/jamaphone

LPT: Pumpkin carving! Put flour on your pumpkin after you poke it. We just carved our pumpkins tonight, and I thought I’d share this awesome tip for anyone who doesn’t already know! Once you’re done poking the design into your pumpkin, grab a small handful of flour and rub it over the poked holes. Your design will be immediately more visible and easy to visualize, making it easier to see which sections to carve…

LPT: Keep a “feel-good folder” on your phone or computer filled with positive messages, compliments, and achievements it’s a great mood booster for tough days. submitted by /u/sluttyy_honey

LPT: Use the 30-Day Rule to Curb Impulse Spending If you often find yourself making impulse purchases, try the 30-Day Rule to help you save money: Identify the Item – When you see something you want to buy, especially if it is over a certain amount (like $50), write it down. Wait 30 Days – Hold off on the purchase for 30 days. During this time, think about how often you will actually use the i…

LPT: when on a conference call, adjust your camera so your eyes are about 2/3 up from the bottom This will help you present a more professional headshot. Basically, try to adjust your camera to appear like an anchor desk news broadcaster. submitted by /u/ajmacbeth

LPT: Hot-Glue Sticks Make Better Pin Backs Than Actual Pin Backs Obviously, this is more of a pro tip for anyone who collects or uses Pins. Using the pin backs that come with most pins is liable to make you lose your pins pretty quickly, as they’re usually only adequate to keep them on the cardboard you buy them from. There’s a lot of products out there meant to be replacement, high-quality pin backs meant to…

LPT: Avoid scams, call back. This LPT is brought to you by preparedness training in Finland. Oftentimes you read stories on how people get scammed by someone calling and pretending to be a public official. The SOP here is to ask what their name is, and through which switchboard they can be reached. Write these up, (e. find the switchboard number independently, and) call the…

LPT: Store a bit of touch-up paint in a cleaned-out nail polish bottle. Great for enamel paint, small nicks/scratches on cabinets, window sills, etc. Not so great for wall paint, but still would work i think. Store in climate controlled area. Lasts years. submitted by /u/dont__hate

LPT: Remember that you don’t need to have an opinion on things you can’t control. Today, we’re bombarded with so much “controversies” on social media or “news” articles that are just editorials urging us to take “this side” or “that side.” This kind of stuff will affect your mental health. Not saying that you shouldn’t have a stance on something or be passionate about something, but keep in mind that you always have the opti…

LPT When writing avoid using acronyms I tagged this for careers and & work but feel it have relevance in all parts of our lives. When communicating with others, especially large groups, it is extremely helpful to communicate without using acronyms. We all tend to do this, however it’s helpful for a few reasons. Number 1 you are not confusing your reader and it will help them unders…

LPT : Food for Thought I just checked in at the airport via a an e-check-in machine and stood there for several seconds, subconsciously contemplating life. No-one was waiting to use any of the machines.A security guard came up to me and asked me if I was ok, I told him I was, and that I was just contemplating life. He laughed and gave me this weird look.I moved on, an…

LPT: For those who travel a lot, duplicate your toiletries into a ready-to-go toiletries bag so you don’t have to pack/unpack each time and risk forgetting something Saved me a ton of time as I am traveling every 2 weeks. And it takes so much effort “remembering” what to bring. Also, this way, you will never forget to bring something if you duplicate it all- cologne, hair wax, razor, qtips, all skin care, etc!! submitted by /u/RobertFKennedy