LPT Request: How to get out of bed These past weeks I’ve been really struggling to get out of bed in the mornings. I already have to get up to turn off my alarm but I’m usually so groggy/out of it that I just get back to bed. Even when I’m totally awake in bed it’s still a struggle to get out and it can take me up to three hours to finally get up. Does anyone have any tips on how…

LPT: Don’t search for “free” software, search for “open source” software! The “free” search inevitably lead to free trials (followed by a monthly fee) or a heavily paywalled version. The “open source” search has slightly harder-to-navigate websites, but that is where the truly free version of what you want is. submitted by /u/horse876

LPT Request: How do you remain calm most of the time? I have seen a few people, during any type of crisis at work or in their private life, they still can maintain a calm posture and navigate themselves through it all. It feels like even if the sky is falling down, they will still remain calm and sipping tea. I am not a type of person who can easily get lost/angry when facing troubles. However duri…

LPT Request: Tips on waking up early beyond “just do it” please? I’m a very disciplined person in every area of my life besides sleep. I usually stay up til 12:30 because the people in my house do, and I guess it’s some weird FOMO of going to sleep before other people do. And then I wake up between 10-11am. I set my alarm for 8am and then i just keep snoozing it all the way til 10-11. I just feel so comfy and…

LPT: Do not put toothpaste on a fresh burn. Toothpaste will only aggravate the burn and potentially cause an infection which just makes the situation worse. Do not apply butter or any oils to the burn either – clinically proven to not help. Run the burn under cold water straight away for a long period of time – a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical advice. (Reason for post? I learnt…

LPT request, tips for forcing myself to exercise I have knee problems that would basically become non existent if I built up muscle in my legs, but whenever I try to exercise I find myself using even mild pain as an excuse to stop trying. I used to do rock climbing when I was a kid and had no problems but I stopped exercising in high school. Mostly looking for tips on convincing myself to exer…

LPT : A.I. won’t take your job; the person who understands A.I. better than you will. I’ve heard many people say that A.I. is so detrimental that it will destroy the future and that’s why I’ve been distancing myself from any A.I. tools. However, the reality is that understanding A.I. gives you an edge in many fields. In the end, consider comparing yourself to people who refused to use machines during the industrial revolution. …

LPT Request: What to say to a dealer when purchasing a used car? I’m planning to purchase a used car sometime soon (used fits my needs better than a new car), and wanted to get some advice and thoughts from people on what they think I need to ask/say to a used car salesman. For some context, I used to work in sales for a while so am familiar with a lot of the typical sales/negotiation nonsense. I’m more so cu…

LPT: Bouncers and security guards Arguing with bouncers is the biggest waste of time imaginable. I was out with some friends a little while ago and one of the blokes who definately had to much to drink got rejected, his girlfriend started to become irate saying he was fine and she would look after him and blah blah. I eventually calmed her down by explaining that she could stand…

LPT Request: How to become a morning/day person? I’ve done night shift (19-07) the last 14 years and am finally switching to a daytime job. Please give me your best morning person tips- I feel like I have missed out on so much by always working/sleeping at weird times and my physical/mental health and family have suffered! Thanks!! submitted by /u/ATeaformeplease

LPT: PayPal’s “pay in 4” has seriously saved me many times PayPal’s option to “pay in 4” has got me out of quite a few sticky situations. My credit is not great, but I am approved for every time I “apply” for this option when paying online. I get paid biweekly, so after bills if I do not have the means to make a big purchase (most recent example: four new tires) I can make four even payments every 15 da…

LPT: If you’re starting a side business or any business don’t use yelp They’re predatory and ask you for a $500 insertion to get your listing up. It actually does help to have your name on their site but once their salespersons get a wind of your new page, expect endless calls from them. When you decline they’ll literally hide your good reviews or sort of keep your page on a pause. They’re also a business but they …

LPT Request : I understand that ‘I’m not special,’ but how can I truly embrace this mindset? I have studied literature and other sources, and at this point, I have a good understanding of why you shouldn’t consider myself special. But whenever I’m studying more of philosophy or my STEM field, I feel like I’m acquiring a lot of interesting knowledge that was previously unknown to me, and this continuum keeps increasing my intellectual le…

LPT: not being polite is not the same thing as being rude. This is especially important advice for people pleasers: You don’t have to be polite to everyone, you can interact neutrally or professionally or not at all. The absence of politeness isn’t automatic rudeness. submitted by /u/slowlybackwards

LPT: When you’re a photographer and you make minor mistakes during a shoot, don’t stress about it. Most people won’t even notice! As a photographer, I often find myself obsessing over small mistakes I made during a shoot. But after asking clients if they noticed any imperfections, I realized that most of them didn’t even notice! It’s important to remember that people appreciate the overall experience and the final result, rather than focusing on tiny errors. So, don’t beat…

LPT REQUEST: Dealing with a One-Sided Friendship Has anyone heard of those people who say they “don’t ever hit anyone up or ask anyone to hang out or do anything, people just come to them”? I (23M) have a friend like this and have met other people across my life who have said similar things. I’m ALWAYS the one who initiates plans with my friend, and while it seems like he has a great time when…

LPT: Always Verify Your Medications – A Valuable Lesson I wanted to share an incident that recently happened to me, and it’s a reminder of how important it is to be proactive about your healthcare. So, here’s what happened: I had a wound, and the doctor ordered a culture and sensitivity report to identify the bacteria causing the infection and which antibiotics it’s sensitive to. All good so far, ri…

LPT Request: Other ways to make use of / finish tub of hair mask I posted this in r/NoStupidQuestions yesterday but got no answers. Hope I’ll have better luck here. Copied text: I bought a 500ml tub of very cheap hair mask online a couple of weeks ago. It doesn’t seem to agree with my hair and I wanna stop using it. I feel like throwing it away is still a waste despite the cheap price. I have no one to give i…

LPT request: How do i meet nice and cool men lol I always see the advice to join social clubs or hobbies but I really have no idea what to sign up for! I tried becoming a member at a pottery studio and it was only girls lol. Also, no one really talked anyway. I’m not very athletically inclined, but I have been really struggling with meeting guys to date since I moved to Brooklyn a year ago. I …

LPT Request: Getting over a breakup Pretty much how to get over a really hard breakup. The breakup with the person you thought was your future and the rest of your life, who you just found out was cheating on you all along 🥲. Thanks submitted by /u/breadmomma00