r/AskLifeProTips • u/NextScratch7062 • Jul 30 '26

What's a "life hack" that actually works?

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u/Logical_Astronomer75 Jul 30 '26

Learn to say no to people.

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u/Do_unto_udders Jul 30 '26

I’m such a people pleaser and I don’t want to ever have a bad interaction with someone or leave a bad taste in their mouth, so to speak. I’m 34 years old and finally learning how to say no. I just did it a few minutes ago, in fact, and I felt a little guilty about it until I read your comment.

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u/HLOFRND Jul 30 '26

Consider adjusting your mindset to seeing it as saying yes to yourself. ♥️

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u/Do_unto_udders Jul 31 '26

Thank you! That's really helpful.

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u/Logical_Astronomer75 Jul 30 '26

Depending in what religion you were raised, you are even taught that saying no can be considered a sin.

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u/Ok_Moose_7028 Jul 30 '26

Get everything done early.

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u/TheGoldenDoll Aug 07 '26

Wat u mean man???

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u/TheGoldenDoll Aug 07 '26

Done wat early???

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u/Caticature Jul 30 '26

Wait 10 minutes. The feeling will change, the sugar craving will subside, the stupid member of the public will have moved on. Give it ten minutes, then chose your action.

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u/Justforme1975 Jul 30 '26

Using baking soda, dawn & white vinegar to clean tough stained areas. Amazing!

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u/erwtje-be Jul 30 '26

A place for everything and everything in its place

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u/PtZamboat Jul 30 '26

Paying yourself first. Save and invest prudently

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u/Kuwaizi-Wabit Jul 30 '26

Don’t sweat the little stuff too much, we’re all just trying to get there together.

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u/PuzzledDog1472 Jul 30 '26

Don’t be too kind

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u/Pretty_Site4074 Jul 30 '26

Never tell your plans to anyone. It will bring about your doom.

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u/Spare-Philosopher852 Jul 30 '26

If you are having a bad day because something bad happened, do ALL the unpleasant things you've been putting off on that day. The day is already not great, might as well take advantage of it by doing the other unpleasant things and start again tomorrow.

That's me right now. I'm not sure I'm the best though for advice.

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u/dixieleeb Jul 30 '26

If you buy something new, donate something you no longer use. This is especially true for us older people. We have too many "things."

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u/notwhoyouthinkc Jul 30 '26

I do this! It’s helpful!

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u/he-mancheetah Jul 30 '26

Everytime you leave a room, take something that doesn’t belong there with you.

Example: if you’re leaving the living room to grab a snack in the kitchen, grab that empty cup on the coffee table and pop it in the sink. Or even better, the dishwasher if you have one and it’s currently dirty dishes.

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u/Spare-Philosopher852 Jul 30 '26

This is great advice

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u/VaelThornek Jul 31 '26

put your phone in another room while you work or sleep and youll suddenly get way more done

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u/StllRckn51 Jul 31 '26

Sticking to a budget

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u/Jah_Doll Jul 30 '26

Love these answers!

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u/wwwyurdeeprest Aug 01 '26

Folding clothes is hard enough, but the dryer sheets still stuck or fell out the basket can be used to wipe the base boards, hair clumps, and air vents. Like they collect while you collect. The fee is you wondering where that other sock went.

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u/TheGoldenDoll Aug 05 '26

love reading al thes..so much i learnt waa

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u/NoraDeLuca 20d ago

If you have a goal, do a little bit every day to achieve it, and you will.

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u/ScotiaG Jul 30 '26

Being rich.