LPT Request : How do I stop hating my ex? submitted by /u/lokebankai

LPT request: How to tell my BFF to stop talking at all cost? Hi, English is not my first language so please, excuse any mistake or length. My (35F) best friend (36F) talks too much but it’s getting worse. Every single thing I am going to tell you were pointed out to her by someone else a few times except me because I am a coward. As she is very sensitive with the opinion of people she loves, I don’t kno…

LPT : Keep a Diary It’s really improved my memory and helped me focus. Reading back I can easily picture the day and any events are noted, keeping track of things is much easier, and it’s nice to read, like a story about yourself. Plus days when I did nothing motivate me to spend my time more wisely. submitted by /u/TheEyeOfLight

LPT: Receipts, Yes! When someone asks you, “would you like a copy of your receipt?”, do not ask yourself this question. The answer is NO! Of course not, paper sucks, extra junk sucks. “No thanks!” WRONG! Instead, ask yourself, “is there a situation where I would want to return this product?”. The answer is almost always yes! Coffee? Yes. Bed frame? Yes. Piece of ca…

LPT Request how to end a conversation So I’m quite introverted and sometimes just don’t wanna talk to people and then the problem araises: extroverts who just won’t stop talking btw things I tried: ●not responding ●turning away ●playing on my phone ●once I even closed my eyes and after they still didn’t stop talking even started snoring nothing works on these people any tips? a lot …

LPT: take your turkey out of the freezer today Americans. 20 pound turkeys can take 4-5 days to fully thaw in the fridge, so if you need it for Thursday today’s the day to start the defrost. Edit: if I had a nickel for every time I got trolled for trying to be helpful… Y’all really need to find a new hobby. Note that I’m just going to block and report anyone who makes an obviously trolling comment. …

LPT Freeze your stinky garbage We cook our fish on the grill and use aluminum foil. When done I put everything together and freeze it until garbage pickup day. No stinky garbage in the house. submitted by /u/knarfy2222

LPT Request: I can’t fucking STUDY PLEASE HELP Hey, ok so I’m doing GCSE’s and I have my mocks in a few weeks and basically I really really desperately need to get all 7s (for sixth forms) and up but I was predicted 5s so I’m very very nervous. I’ve done everything I can to study, I’ve made schedules, asked people to hold me accountable, literally everything but I physically can’t like ok I …

LPT Request: what do you think when you see someone with a nose piercing? submitted by /u/PurpleSparklyStar

LPT Request: Avoiding YouTube recommendations Hi, I want to access YouTube for high quality content, but over a few days it starts throwing popular and useless recommendations which cause a lot of distraction for me. For example 7 out of 10 recommended videos on YouTube home page are neither from my subscriptions, nor relevant to me. Is there a way to manage or avoid YouTube’s recommendatio…

LPT Request how to not think about work when I’m not working EDIT to add: yes, I am ALSO looking for another job, but want to help myself live a happier and healthier life while I do that, too. Sadly I can’t just up and leave without another job lined up, and finding a new job at my level in my field is not a shooting fish in a barrel situation. I’m in a really bad place with my job right now, particular…

LPT Request: stop smiling and laughing Does anyone have any tips to stop smiling and laughing, I don’t mean a small chuckle, but many things send me into a burst of laughter and it sucks I hate it I look like goofy submitted by /u/Glitch_Deel

LPT Request: Adult Advice. Hi all, I just wanted to ask for some help and advice. I (26m) feel very much like I haven’t grown up well enough. I feel incompetent Maybe on the outside, I might seem like I have it all together (BA/MSc degrees, car, good credit score, job) but to be honest I still feel like a child trapped in a man’s body. For example, I have problems properl…

LPT: Help with contacts Wasn’t able to put them in at the eye doctor. I’ve always been a little sensitive towards my eyes. I was touching my eye but it just wouldn’t seem to stick to my eye. I was definitely flinching but the contact just wouldn’t cut me any slack. The woman helping me showed me how she did it and it seemed like the contact just jumped to her eye. I’m …

LPT: Click “Print Recipe” on the online recipes this holiday If you’ve looked up a recipe online you know how difficult it is to navigate to the actual recipe you so dearly desire. Next time just click “Print Recipe” and it will take you to an ad free and video free page to view your delicious recipe! Sometimes you have to “Jump to Recipe” the you can find the “Print Recipe” button. Happy cooking!!! …

LPT Request: I want to start positive framing more in life. I’ve done miminmal research on Google. I need more than “Just change your outlook.” Might as well change brain chemicals. I’m sorry. I did it again. Any advise on how to change my point of view would be highly appreciated. Reading recommendations also recommended. submitted by /u/believeinstev604

LPT Request: How to be nicer to friend who is female How can I be nicer to a female friend who I have known for many, many years. I treat her like a guy and regularly have bants with her, and sometimes I upset her as I often go a little to hard on the bantering. But I don’t wish to be romantically involved with her. Thanks submitted by /u/UndetectedThought

LPT: Neighbor’s Spot Light Success Story edit: I guess this was the wrong sub to attempt any sort of humor, huh? very serious business lifeprotips is it gets posted all the time and the suggestions are always the same. just go talk to them mirror pellet gun blackout shades well, there’s another method and it WORKS I’ve got one those selfish, immature, inconsiderate neighbors with a b…

LPT Circadian rhythm is paramount This time of year, especially in the northern hemisphere, you must regulate your sleep. Anxiety, depression and, on the other end of the spectrum, manic episodes in bipolar one patients, can often be predicated by poor sleep cycle. As best you can, get up with the sun, go outside for 20 or so mins if you need to, and sleep at night. Talk to your…

LPT: It’s time to get your turkey out of the freezer If you celebrate Thanksgiving in the USA, your 20+ pound turkey will take at least 6 days to thaw in the fridge, so put it in the fridge today. If it’s lighter than that, it’s not going to hurt anything to put it in there today as it will stay mostly frozen for a few days. Don’t get caught Thanksgiving morning with a frozen bird. submitted …