LPT:If you tell somebody "No Rush", don't get mad when they take you at your word.
Too many people say "No hurry or No rush" and then get all bent out of shape when the person back-burners the task. If it really is a rush job, then say so, but don't say anything if it's not. Saying "No rush" is basically telling the person that it's not important.
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LPT: Hiring a housecleaner doesn't make you a pathetic failure as an adult. Housecleaning is as honorable a profession as any and involves skills many people do not have. It is an expense, but if you can afford it, it can save you things as valuable as money: time, sanity, and family harmony.
I think a lot of people feel guilty having someone come in and clean their house, like it's hiring a slave.
But cleaning houses is no different than most other jobs people do - we do them because we have the time, experience, and skills other people don't. This is how things work in a state-level society. There is no reason a housecleaner cannot take pride in their work and be professional.
You don't need to get someone every week or even every two weeks to make a big difference.
What helped me get over the hump of feeling ashamed to hire someone one was to be sure to hire people from reputable companies that I know give their employees salaries and benefits. This costs quite a bit more than the person who gets a few bucks under the table, but for me it's worth it. I am also confident I am interacting with a skilled professional. The company I work with has low turnover and great people who like and trust, so I think it's good people.
I know someone getting a few bucks under the table like "needs" the work more, but it just makes me uncomfortable to work that way.
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LPT Don't throw things away before thinking hard about where it's going once you discard it. Most things can be gifted, sold, reused or repurposed.
https://redd.it/1b4nnij
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LPT: If you have an expensive medication prescribed always check for manufacturer coupon or cards on the company's website
My family has had two medications prescribed in the past year that unfortunately even with my employer-based insurance came out to hundreds of dollars per month. Drugs with no generic equivalent based on needed delivery method or extended release. In both cases I was able to apply a manufacturer's card/coupon that reduced our cost to $25 per month. Never pay at the pharmacy without checking!
https://redd.it/1b4bi1u
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LPT: Voting is not like taking a test. You can make all your ballot decisions ahead of time and bring a 'cheat sheet' with you to help fill out your ballot
For anyone who still votes the day of an election, it saves a lot of time in the voting center and it's particularly handy for remembering the down-ballot smaller items.
Bonus LPT: voting is also not like a test in that you can totally leave part of your ballot blank.
https://redd.it/1b45grq
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LPT Use a separate profile for your horny habits
Pretty simple, really: if you are used to share personal information or pictures like selfie, do not use the same profile for your nudes or comments on kinky subs.
Of course lots of people don't care but we see more and more examples of heavy repercussions on families or careers for care free usage of socials.
https://redd.it/1b42kan
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LPT: Buy a laser printer, not inkjet
More often than not you don't need color printing. Laser printing is faster, cheaper, and more efficient. The toner lasts a very long time and when it's out it's out, you don't have to worry about having Cyan to print black. Toner also doesn't dry out because it's just powder, so it lasts a very long time if you only print from time to time.
Brother's printers are pretty solid and don't cost a ton of money. I've had the same cartridge of toner for almost three years, and it's the one it came with when I bought it.
https://redd.it/1b40cmf
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LPT If you're a shy person and want to make friends, try putting stickers of things you're interested on your laptop/phone
The amount of people I've never spoken to before who approached me over the band stickers I put on my laptop honestly shocked me lmao. It's hard to tell just looking at someone if you have anything in common but if people know they will have a common interest with you before even talking to you, then you can easily strike up a conversation over that.
https://redd.it/1b3sq3u
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LPT: If it ever seems as if life is moving too fast, wait until you have a 2 year old then have another baby; suddenly you’ll live the longest year of your life!
https://redd.it/1b3n3zp
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LPT: If you have a hard time with social cues, try watching a popular TV series or film that has an audio description for visually impaired people
I watched Friends with audio description for about a season and at certain points I was shocked at nuance I missed or was just really happy to almost get visual confirmation of what was happening
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LPT → Easily Remember Phone Numbers of key contacts
For a long time, I've wanted to memorize the phone numbers of key people in my life, for situations where I might need them in an emergency and my phone isn't working or available. However, I kept procrastinating. Recently, I've thought of a method that requires almost no effort:
When calling one of your key contacts, look for the number in your phone like usual, but then manually type it out again instead of hitting the dial button directly. This process allows for immediate verification of the numbers as you enter them, helping you instantly spot and correct any mistakes. It's a form of learning through repetition that, to me, doesn't feel like an effort to memorize.
I hope someone will find this useful :)
https://redd.it/1b3b6ay
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LPT: If you donate blood a lot of times they can pay you and also you get a free health checkup
You can get paid to check on your blood levels
https://redd.it/1b367dj
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LPT: How to not dwell on your past?
I am 26 years old, and I have made a LOT of mistakes in my life. Way too many to count. I've said and done a lot of bad things and made many mistakes.. however.. the thing that gets to me the most is all of the lies I have told. I am a recovering compulsive/psychological liar. I lied about so many things.. big or small. There were so many little things that I have lied about for absolutely no reason. Just the smallest, stupidest things. Things that I had absolutely no reason to lie about and things that do not even matter. I just lied all the time for no reason.
I've even gone as far as making up the most rediculous stories that were total lies and didn't actually happen. I don't know what I did it. I really don't. All the lies l've told.. some being big.. some being small.. some being tiny & pointless.. I don't know why I did it. I really don't. It eats me alive inside. I am a different person now and I am an honest person. I have worked on myself and made myself better. But I dwell on my past 24/7 and even being a better person now.. I cannot enjoy myself or my life whatsoever because I am so ashamed, embarrassed, and humiliated of my past and my past mistakes. I just want to forgive myself and move on. I don't know why I did it.. and I think maybe I will never know.. but right now.. all I want is to forgive myself and enjoy my life and not dwell on my past 24/7 to the point wher making me physically ill. How do I move on?
How can I enjoy life again?
https://redd.it/1b2v69o
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LPT: If you connect your VPN to Albania you will not have any advertisements on youtube whatsoever since google doesn't run ads there
https://redd.it/1b2mxgz
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LPT: when asking a co-worker for help via Teams/Slack, don't just send a msg saying "Hey" or "Yo". Briefly explain the issue in your opening message
I have a co-worker that annoys the shit outta me with this. I always put messages like this at the very bottom of my prioroty list. I no longer respond until he actually gets to the point.
Please don't be annoying and waste our time.
https://redd.it/1b2hmv9
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LPT - Moving into a rental? Take pictures BEFORE you move any of your stuff in. Don't get hosed on your deposit.
- Sometimes rental agencies re-use old photos. Sometimes folks renting places out are shitty.
- Don't get stuck with the previous renters damages that the landlord/management company didn't fix or notice, or with damage folks make up or take from other apartments or places and claim them as yours.
- Want an extra layer of "Ah hell nah son, this was like this when I got here. You aren't charging me for shit."/"Really, because that damage wasn't there when I moved in, nor when I moved out."?
- Before/Immediately after you sign the lease/contract, send those pictures/video to the landlord/management place in an email asking some seemingly low level unimportant question just so there is a better paper trail, but also doesn't come off like you think they are sketchy, even if they are.
- If this option isn't your style, send those pictures/video to yourself via your email to your email, texting your own number, etc.
- Make sure to take pictures/video after you move out and do your deep clean too, comparison proof is important.
Save your money and don't get screwed out of it. Take care, and have a good weekend!
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LPT: if you buy a replacement product for one that runs out slowly, mark the open product to note that you have a replacement so you don't overbuy
Example: I use olive oil somewhat slowly so I don't always have a new bottle in pantry ready to take over. At some point, I'll decide the level in the open bottle is low enough that I should buy a new bottle in advance.
But that new bottle is stored away from where I keep the open bottle and I'm liable to forget that I have it. Then, grabbing my running-low bottle of olive oil, I'll tell myself "oh, should buy a new one". And now I have two new bottles in my pantry (and not unlimited storage space because city apartment)
\--> When I buy the new bottle, I mark the open bottle with painter's tape that "stock ok". This way, the thing I am grabbing also reminds me that I no longer need to worry about its replacement.
https://redd.it/1b4ol58
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LPT: do not argue, document
Whether it be at your work, when you are buying something, in school, or when seeking healthcare, get in the habit of documenting negative experiences, especially if there is a pattern.
Open a document on your phone, and note down the date, time, person, location, circumstance, and what happened using as many quotation marks as you can.
This way, instead of saying “I get bullied at work all the time” you can say “on 1/7/24 sally smith pointed at my stomach, called me “fat” and started laughing. Then on 2/4/24, she…” You get the idea.
When bad things happen, it might take you a while to feel ready to do something about it. In the moment, the best thing to do is to document the details of the encounter while they are still fresh. Just doing that might make you feel like you took back some power. You will also have all the information available for when you do feel ready.
https://redd.it/1b4h53m
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When you get a new phone number don’t forget to change your pets tag/collar to the new number
When people get a new number they might forget to update it on their pets tag/collar. Pets will come in to shelters and the numbers on their tags will sometimes not be in service and they’ll be unable to reach the owner. Same thing if they’re chipped, make sure to update if there is a change in your contact information.
https://redd.it/1b3zewr
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LPT: Use your local library’s online services to rent out kindle/digital books, audio books, and movies
I exclusively read on my kindle. I’ve saved hundreds of dollars by using my county’s public library online catalog of e-books.
https://redd.it/1b434hp
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LPT: Buy a laser printer, not inkjet
More often than not you don't need color printing. Laser printing is faster, cheaper, and more efficient. The toner lasts a very long time and when it's out it's out, you don't have to worry about having Cyan to print black. Toner also doesn't dry out because it's just powder, so it lasts a very long time if you only print from time to time.
https://redd.it/1b41nv0
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LPT: You will have to repeat things to your partner or spouse that they think you never told them. That's not a flaw in their character or a sign they don't listen, it's a reflection of the sheer amount of information you communicate to each other in the course of a day.
There are parts of your relationship that are like a job -- if there are important things that are slipping through, write notes or set up a system, like a shared calendar or shared notebook, that is a source of truth for things you want the other person to remember.
And be patient. Managing life, a home, and a relationship is hard work for anyone.
https://redd.it/1b3uvs5
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LPT How to manage part and full time jobs with gym and sleep properly?
I work in the IT field, I have a flexible work hours full time job which I can start any time maximum 11 am and do 7 hours. I am planning to accept a remotly part time job in the IT field too where I have to put 20 hours weekly to save up some money to get married and buy a car. My schedule nowadays is:
wake up at 6 am.
Gym from 7-9:30.
Full time 10-5.
6 will be at home
I sleep from 11-6 almost every night
I was thinking of doing my part time shift 8 pm-12am, but my friends from experience told me to do it from 10-2 and then sleep but I think that will exhaust me. But I am willing to try if you advise it
How to manage sleeping properly with 2 jobs and gym? And when should I start my part time shift?
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LPT: Don’t chase the results, instead learn to love the process
Don’t go to the gym and chase the result you want. Instead learn to love fitness and exercise and the result will happen naturally.
Don’t chase your dream job but learn to love the process it’ll take to accomplish your goals and you will find yourself even higher than you would’ve ever expected.
How else can you apply this in your life?
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LPT: If you're doing new laminate of vinyl floors, always purchase an extra 20 sq ft or so for future patch work. Makers often slightly alter colors, patterns and textures every few years so that if you don't have extra, you'll have to replace the entire floor.
https://redd.it/1b3ddfk
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LPT - Get your cat a reflective collar and engrave "indoor cat" on the tag
Get your cat a reflective collar and engrave "indoor cat" on the tag
TL;DR: it'll help them get home faster if they escape.
I live in a dangerous place for cats to be outside. Harsh weather, multiple native predators, lots of large roads, and (I know from working in a local hardware store) there's a huge mouse problem and most folks use poison to kill them.
All of these pose a huge risk to cats. I make it a point to scoop up any cat I can find and try to bring them home or to a shelter, because they will not survive on their own.
If your cat doesn't have a tag and goes missing, it will be harder to get them back to you. Some people see a cat outside and assume it's an outdoor cat (which don't live long around here) and won't try to help.
Putting "indoor cat" under their name ensures that anyone who sees it knows that they aren't supposed to be outside.
A reflective collar gives them a much better chance to avoid being hit by a car, and makes it easier to find them in the dark.
And for the people who claim cats should be outdoor animals: you are wrong and you know it. If you wouldn't dump a terrier on the street for a day, don't do it to a cat. If you cat is interested in going outside, train them to use a harness and leash (I can help!) and take them for supervised walks. They'll live longer and won't decimate local small animal populations.
https://redd.it/1b3asru
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LPT: if you insult someone based on their physical appearance or other traits (weight, baldness, or stutter) you may be insulting a friend or family member without realizing
If you make fun of someone for being short with your short friend right next to you, they'll hear you. While you may not be talking about them, the message is still the same.
https://redd.it/1b2xpnf
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LPT: Keep one ice cube in a ziplock bag in your freezer. If the power is out for long enough that your ice cube melts and refreezes in a different shape, some of your food may have gone bad.
https://redd.it/1b2neq8
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Lower back pain, down the left part of my hips in the bone part. (so i guess hips problem) LPT
Hi, I have a slight scoliosis i think nothing too bad. I went to an osteopath and orthopedics with different x-rays to the back but i keep having this bothering feeling not even a pain. Do you know what it might be and how can i fix it? thanks for the answer
https://redd.it/1b2kuye
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LPT: Got a weird text from an unknown number? search the number on Venmo/Cashapp and get their name for free.
If you get someone harassing you over text or calls. (has happened to me after a breakup) searching the phone number on cashapp/zelle/Venmo or most payment transfer apps you will be able to get their name or some more info for free.
https://redd.it/1b2gj86
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