LPT – Invest In Surge Protectors Surge protectors saved tens of thousands of dollars for me on Thursday. I just spent the last two days dealing with an electrical problem because a tree pulled on my electrical service line, causing a grounding problem. It started with a huge surge and all my water and gas pipes were carrying live current, which I discovered when I touched one i…

LPT Perform pairing behaviors to remember tasks youve completed Worried you forgot to close the door? Forgot whether or not you set your alarm? Use a pairing behavior. For example, when you close and lock the door, say a keyphrase, especially in a voice you dont normally use. Saying ‘Lock the door, I did’ in a yoda voice for example. Especially for folk with ADD, this really helps Cement the action in your …

LPT Spotify copy paste text song or playlist (OCR) Spotify can’t copy a song name in plain text. But you can get around this by using OCR with e.g. Chrome extension: Copyfish 🐟 Free OCR Software or I’ll use the free ShareX software and OCR function for this. If you want to see how this works – search on Youtube “Spotify copy paste text song playlist (OCR)” submitted by /u/MajesticFigure42…

LPT Request: How to make sitting on a pull-out couch more comfortable? 1 year ago, I bought a pull-out couch. I’ve been using it as a couch. However, it’s uncomfortable to sit on with my back issues. The couch cushions are decent, as I haven’t used the couch a lot. I don’t want to buy another couch yet because I need to save money and I need to try to coordinate the sale of this current couch at the same time. Woul…

LPT When Responding to Conflict, Prioritize Understanding Over Reaction In moments of conflict, our first instinct might be to react swiftly, but taking a moment to understand the situation can lead to more constructive outcomes. Recently, I experienced a situation where emotions ran high, and a rash reaction seemed imminent. However, I chose to pause and listen before responding. Here’s the valuable lesson I learne…

LPT – Cereal Storage I finally figured out a solution to my cereal going stale before I finish the box– When I open a new box, I remove the bag containing the cereal. Then I place a gallon-sized storage bag in its place and pour the cereal from the original bag to the new one. Seal the bag, close the box, and now I actually finish my cereal! submitted by /u/…

LPT Request: I can’t focus on more than one thing contemporary I can’t focus on more than one major thing contemporary. If I get consistent dieting and in the gym I neglect work and vice versa. Getting into a relationship is out of question, it’s autodestroyng. I can’t keep going like this, I need some advice. submitted by /u/GreyFlamingo16

LPT – Shredded cheese – Rubber Mallet So shredded cheese sucks because it clumps up and becomes one giant piece. This last year I have discovered and tested the LPT. Freeze the cheese and keep it in the freezer, but wait doesn’t that make it one giant block as well I can hear you ask. Yes it does, but that’s where the Rubber mallet (hammer) comes in. Smack the shit out of it, it the…

LPT Schedule Regular “Me Time” to Recharge Set aside regular “me time” each week to do something you enjoy, whether it’s reading, hiking, or simply relaxing. Taking time for yourself helps reduce stress and recharge your mental and emotional batteries, making you more effective in other areas of your life. submitted by /u/Fabulous-Ratio2798

LPT Store Pineapples Upside Down for Even Ripening Store pineapples upside down to help distribute the sugars evenly throughout the fruit, ensuring it ripens uniformly. This trick can make your pineapples taste sweeter and juicier. submitted by /u/Cold_Homework5294

LPT – Learn how to tie your shoelaces in one movement I often get comments by people on how fast I tie my shoelaces. I learned this method when I was younger, and am still surprised by how few people know how to do it. It allows you to tie your shoelaces in one go instead of the famous 3-step way. Found this video (not me) that shows it: https://youtu.be/6cBtqhq5P28?si=Q5nKxhV9ZoVsY-xh submitt…

LPT Enjoy doing something you’re not good at Your life will be richer for it. If you’re good at something or you think you should be good, it’s easy to burn out as you get caught up in results or trying to be perfect. Giving yourself permission to suck lets you get out of your comfort zone. Accepting you’re bad at something helps you avoid taking it seriously and find fulfillment in impro…

LPT – buy usable souvenirs When traveling, don’t buy tchotchkes as souvenirs. Buy things you or your giftee will use. Examples: hand towels. Serving spoons. Anything edible (tea?). Kitchen gadget. Small dish. Chopsticks. You’ll remember the trip better and won’t have useless clutter. Add your ideas! submitted by /u/Alternative-End-5079

LPT – Phone Recording Awareness If you call any company that uses phone software your calls are recorded from the moment your phone connects. This means that right before you hear their phone ringing, your voice and background are being recorded. I know this bc I do programmatic call attribution and sentiment analysis for clients…some of the things our speech to text softwar…

LPT : Teach yourself to press Ctrl + C twice As the title says, teach yourself to press Ctrl + C twice, just to be sure that you are copying something. I see many people not doing this and it has prevented me from making mistakes many times. submitted by /u/Neushaartje

LPT : Free Audiobooks I have a long commute and listen to audio books during the drive. I tried a few different apps then discovered that my local city library allows you to borrow audio books for free. The app they use is hoopla. You obviously need a library card but check out your local library…. submitted by /u/superfluouds

LPT If someone tries to motivate you using fear, walk away Whether it’s a salesperson trying to get you to buy with “I have some interested buyers and I wouldn’t want you to miss out” or a politician trying to convince you to vote based on fear of a group of people, acting out of fear never leads to a good outcome. UPDATE: The devil really is in the details here – the conversation below exposes the prob…

LPT How to figure the way out of ur obstacles One day I saw a bee hitting on a window pane so many times trying to find its way out. The window was just slightly open. Instead of constantly hitting on the window so many times if the bee had just stopped for a minute and looked, it would have easily found the way out. But after hitting the window for a very long time it finally found it’s …

LPT for takeout menus Scan your takeout menus into your phone. Most flagship devices can detect and have the ability to search text within the images allowing you to search though the menus to find specific restaurants and or dishes you like. Even with menus posted online there is no great way I have found to search just local places and not include ghost kitchens/ …

LPT You can just eat salsa You don’t need chips or anything just get a bowl and a spoon submitted by /u/odd_butterscotch