15 Life Hacks You Need To Know

From Redditor /u/FenwayFranks

Buy kitchen supplies from a restaurant supply store. Get plates, glasses, pans, etc. Some online vendors sell to consumers. $8.99 tongs at a box store cost $1.30. A 16 oz. mason jar glass, selling for $3-$4 each, can be bought in a 12-pack case for $8.55. Oneida China plates cost $345.84 per case, which is $57.84. I bought a 2x2' wooden butcher's block cutting board for $55, which would have cost nearly $400.

From Redditor /u/JediKnightCoffman

Stretch your hip flexors and chest if you sit long periods. This changes everything for people with chronic lower back pain from hunching over a desk.

From Redditor /u/kpssble

To open a stuck glass jar, like jam or pickles, place a spoon tip under the lid's edge. Pull the spoon up. The lid will bulge, and you can open the jar.

From Redditor /u/BigAmen

Major life hack: Drink water right when you wake up.

Your body works hard to repair itself for seven to eight hours without water or substance. You wake up thirsty. You need something to boost your day before things get busy.

From Redditor /u/munificent

If you need to do something but put it off, find another chore you must do. Then, do the first thing to delay the second.

I set up automatic bill payments for everything. I do not recall the exact payment dates. Fear of a bounced check or declined payment stops me from reaching a zero balance.

I write down anything I need to remember.

Anything I need to take goes near my keys or shoes.

I set up my computer to start an iTunes playlist on the stereo at a set time. The playlist matched my morning length, shifting from chill songs to energetic ones. The song playing showed me how on time I was during my morning routine.

I celebrate my successes. Since I lack self-discipline, I reward myself when I exert effort to encourage more action.

If I want to finish something big, I tell all my friends I will do it. The fear of looking like an idiot keeps me motivated.

From a Redditor

Before you cook, "Clear the decks." My grandfather taught me this. He was a firefighter and knew how to handle a kitchen from years in the firehouse. Before cooking, get the kitchen READY. Empty the dishwasher (or start it if full), empty the sink, clear the counters, get ingredients out. Preheat the oven!

Get READY to cook before you START to cook.

Clean up as you cook. Put used utensils in the dishwasher. Take a moment? Wash, dry, and put away a dish. Using your time well while cooking makes cleanup much easier and faster.

From Redditor /u/LightningSteps

People often act and move without thinking. They just get in the car. But maybe it's hot; you should have brought a water bottle. Maybe your car needs gas; you left your card at home. Maybe a big city event means driving isn't the best choice.

Tidiness is another example. People admire how someone keeps their space neat. It is simple: clean up as you go. Clean a spill right away. Move dirty laundry to the basket. While cooking, throw trash away, wash some dishes. The place needs only small fixes to look spotless again.

People think too little about simple things that could make daily life much easier.

From Redditor /u/nottavailable

Think hard about every purchase. Consider clothes, gadgets, accessories, and stationery.

1) Does it truly make your life easier or happier?

2) Is there something better you could do with that money?

3) Do you already own something that mostly does that job?

I believe in an ideal life where you own just enough to know everything you possess and love it. Avoid random graphic t-shirts bought on impulse. Skip jeans that lack comfort. Do not use 'running shoes' you never wear. Do not keep pans without a clear use. Do not build a cupboard of random mugs for a day you host twenty-three people for coffee.

As you can afford it, make sure everything you own is the best version. Find a top-quality, comfy t-shirt brand. Replace all your t-shirts with that brand as they wear out. Coffee machine breaks? Spend hours finding the best quality, budget-friendly alternative.

This habit stops you from buying things you don't need. The items you do buy are always good quality. You will not feel overwhelmed by clutter. Touching anything you own feels good every time.

From Redditor /u/DT7

I share this, though it's not original or clever: I keep my keys, phone, and wallet in separate pockets daily.

I tap each pocket when I leave. This confirms my three essential items are inside. I leave knowing I have them. It never fails.

From Redditor /u/Fonix79

This is a major life hack for students. If you write a long research paper, find one solid source that matches your thesis. Then, use that source's bibliography to find new sources.

Redditor /u/Spicylemon

Learning to apologize makes life easier.

Keep it short and clear.

Say exactly, "I'm sorry."

Identify what you are sorry for.

Stop there unless your remorse is intense. Only explain serious wrongdoings.

If you explain, also state how you will stop the issue in the future.

If you explain, ensure it is not an excuse.

If you explain, rule 1 still applies.

Never include an excuse in an apology. Ever.

I only apologize when I feel remorse. I will not apologize just because you think you deserve one or because someone tells me to.

Do not say, "I'm sorry if...". That shows you aren't sorry now. You might be sorry later. Ask about the condition first, then apologize if needed. If you know the circumstances, drop the "if" and state what you regret.

Redditor /u/allthedifference

Buy many frequently used items and store them in different rooms. This stops you from wasting time searching for things.

Use this for scissors, pens, lighters, tape, hair ties, keys, glasses. It changes your life!

Redditor /u/terrarise

Buy bagels. Slice them in half the way you usually do before toasting. Put them back in the bag or container and freeze them. Result: a pre-sliced bagel you would have toasted anyway, plus no mold or waste.

Redditor /u/KaizokuShojo

Love the important people and things now. Do not wait.

Be grateful for small things. If you love your mom, for instance, do not get annoyed when she calls (Exceptions exist, like having bad parents, but you get the point.) You will miss the small things.

The ability to call someone you have now is good; it will not last forever.

Redditor /u/synthesezia

Keep your keys on a lanyard. This lets you find them easily in a messy room and allows you to swing them if you need to throw them.

Do the dishes while cooking instead of waiting. This leaves most dishes done by the time your food is ready.

I have an iPhone, so I keep a USB cable at home and one in my messenger bag to charge it at work if it is low.

Place your alcohol on your windowsill. You get cool fast. It is easier than walking to the kitchen.