LPT x3 (flashlights, microwaves, staying warm) Need to use your cell phone flashlight in a dark room? Instead of aiming the flashlight towards what you’re trying to look at, hold it above eye level and aim the flashlight directly up at the ceiling. The light will reflect off the ceiling and illuminate more of the room, making it easier to see more. Bonus tip: you can rest your phone upside d…

LPT Don’t give up your weekend plans for a “quick favor” unless you’re prepared for a full-blown commitment Last month, I agreed to help a colleague move a few boxes from their old apartment to their new place, thinking it would be a quick in-and-out job. But it turned into a major ordeal with heavy furniture, long hours, and endless packing. What I thought would take a couple of hours ended up consuming my entire Saturday. If you’re asked for help wi…

LPT Want to get to know your new partner fast? Watch reality dating shows together. Trust me on this, it may seem stupid but it’s led to some of the best, most illuminating conversations I’ve ever had with my partner of now seven years. Obviously the situations in those shows can be heavily overblown and manufactured, but if you suspend your disbelief and approach them as actual relationship hypotheticals it can lead to some r…

LPT Don’t want people looking at your private property from a sidewalk? Build a wall between your building and the sidewalk. Close your blinds. Don’t build the wall out of glass. Don’t stumble around the sidewalk screaming hysterically at people demanding they stop looking at your building. submitted by /u/Ill-Organization-719

LPT If you notice it, it’s probably worth addressing sooner rather than later The other day, I noticed a small crack in my phone screen that seemed insignificant. Then I realized this principle applies to so many areas of life. From a strange noise in your car engine to a little mold in the corner of your bathroom, or even a recurring headache. If something catches your attention or seems off, it’s often best to take acti…

LPT if a friend or a family member gets diagnosed with dementia or alzheimer, in the early stages try to find out what their favorite songs of all time are. In this way you would be able to create a playlist for them that could be of great benefit in the later stages of the disease. Music helps dementia patient recall memories and emotions. Especially when specific songs are connected to previous parts of their lives. submitted by /u/Beckyeffect

LPT practice with your tools and equipment Like the title goes, if you own something make sure you train with it enough to use it accurately and correctly Also maintain your tools and equipment. If it moves or interacts with something else then it needs to be maintained Also, learn basic social skills That sums up about 80% of the posts in this sub. submitted by /u/No-Question-90…

LPT : Optimism is not being convinced that ‘only’ good things will happen It is to know that bad things might happen, but that you will be able to get through or over it, and grow from it. The former will set you up for disappointment. submitted by /u/Other_Equivalent9352

LPT Tool: Use nail clippers to trim zip tie/cable tie excess. Avoid that sharp zip tie leftover and never be scratched again. Just doesn’t leave much bite for the zip tie to hold, so use when appropriate. submitted by /u/No-Bet5544

LPT – Actually dial the numbers you should remember I never autocall my partner’s, my kids’, or my parents’ numbers in case I need them in a situation where I can’t just hit a button. submitted by /u/Vanrye333

LPT Use the Two-Minute Rule to Boost Productivity and Reduce Procrastination One simple yet powerful way to increase your productivity and tackle procrastination is by using the Two-Minute Rule. The concept is straightforward: if a task will take two minutes or less to complete, do it immediately. This can be applied to various aspects of your daily life, from work to home chores. Why It Works: Reduces Overwhelm: Tacklin…

LPT show your kids how to call 911 with Alexa or Google in case something happens to you! submitted by /u/TurboKid513

LPT Wear goggles if cutting onions make you cry If you are like me, you have cried literally every time you have had to cut onions. So I took a chance on some 3m chemical googles, and they have been 100% effective against the tears that cutting onions brings. I genuinely could not believe it. Have cut onions many, many times since. I now always wear them when cutting onions. Hopefully my tip …

LPT : If you’re taking care of your older parent and they have Alzheimer’s, ask them to talk about (the childhood version) of you LPT : One of the things that hurt the most about my grandma, was when she stopped recognizing me. But, one of the things that helped me (and her) was asking her: tell me about your granddaugther. Sometimes she’d get worried about where “she” (her little granddaugther) was but I’d say at school. Then she’d say the sweetest things about me. It was…

LPT – When heading back to work or school after a long absence, start on a Thursday or Friday. When you have been off school or work for a long time, don’t go back on a Monday. Your first day back will be tiring and socializing alone will take time. If you go back Monday, it’s a long week. So go back Thursday or Friday, then y lol ou get a weekend break and then business as usual the next week. submitted by /u/Thats_what_I_think

LPT Tell someone you’ve arrived just a couple seconds before you actually arrive. So when you do arrive, you don’t have to wait as long for them to open the door. Just remember to only do it if you’re very teed to arrive in a few seconds so you don’t say you’re there when you’re not and make it akward. submitted by /u/BumperPopcorn6

LPT If you’re dealing with constant stress, try setting a daily “worry time.” I used to be overwhelmed with stress and found it hard to switch off, which affected both my work and personal life. My stress would often spiral because I’d constantly dwell on worries without a clear way to manage them. Then I tried something different: I set aside 15 minutes each day specifically to focus on my worries. During this “worry tim…

LPT If you’re starting a new job, make sure to clarify the expectations and goals for your role within the first week When I started my current job, I was eager to impress and jumped right into tasks without fully understanding what was expected of me. It wasn’t until a few months in that I realized I was working on projects that didn’t align with my role’s primary objectives. This led to confusion and unnecessary stress, and it took a while to get back on trac…

LPT Save Your Energy for Busy Days by Planning Your Meals in Advance I used to find myself scrambling for food and grabbing unhealthy takeout on days when my schedule was packed. It always left me feeling exhausted and unsatisfied. Then, I started meal planning once a week. On Sundays, I set aside a couple of hours to cook and prepare meals for the week ahead. I portioned everything into containers and stored the…

LPT Organize your loose screws and nails with ease I often find myself searching through a messy drawer for screws or nails, only to waste time digging through a tangle of random fasteners. It’s frustrating to find the right size when everything is mixed up together. Instead of just tossing them in a drawer, use small, clear plastic containers or pill organizers. Separate the screws, nails, and …