It's so easy to learn anything these days with the internet at our fingertips. There are so many solutions and tips from people who've probably been in your shoes. But you have to think of looking for it first.
And how would you know to look for it if you're not aware it exists? So we at Bored Panda compiled a list of life hacks you might've never heard of before, but may find very useful. Scroll down, upvote your favorites, and don't be shy to share any tips you think others don't know yet!
#21
Want to charge your phone faster ,Keep your phone in airplane mode.
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#22
If you've forgotten an acquaintance's name, just ask them what their name is, and after they tell you, say 'No, your last name.' It works like a charm, and they never suspect a thing.
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#23
The human appendage signal.
I’m in tight traffic, and nobody will let me in to change lanes. They ignore my blinking turn signal. So I open the window and stick out my arm. Invariably, the car in the next lane slows and makes a spot for me to move into.
I think the human appendage signal turns car into a person. It is no longer a blinking car that wants to change lanes, but a human. That triggers empathy and politeness.
This hack can be used elsewhere. The gay liberation movement made its greatest strides when gays came out of the closet, and people realized that they knew such people. They were no longer abstractions, but people, friends, and it created a phase transition.
Make sure others always see you as a person, not as a symbol or as a professional or as a thing.
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#24
Waiting !!!
Waiting at least 24 hours before making a big decision that will likely determine the course of your life.
ot a job offer? Don't make a decision yet. Wait for 24 hours and think over it. Don't be impulsive! This is a big deal choice.
Got fired? Wait for 24 hours and think what happened and what is your next best step. Don't rush to call the next recruiter that pops up on your job search.
Are you upset at your family because of a big disagreement? Don't tell them immediately that they are clueless. Wait for at least 24 hours and think about it: Is it really worth it to deteriorate life’s most important relationship?
Are you almost going to yell at your incompetent coworker? Don't do it yet! Wait for 24 hours before damaging your relationship with your colleague. Think it over and devise a plan on how to discuss things over.
My point is that a lot of times in our lives we are driven by our impulses and that we make decisions driven by a moment’s emotion. Countless regrets follow because of impulsivity, life changes not for the better , relationships are broken, misery and frustration can conquer your psychological well-being.
So please wait for a while before you fight with your family, wait for a while before you yell at your colleague, wait for a while before immediately committing to that job offer.
While thinking things by waiting doesn't necessarily mean that your life choices and outcomes will be the best, at least you tried and considered all of the possibilities. You deeply and genuinely thought about whatever major issues life has thrown at you, and you are sure there will be no regrets over the coming decision. So spare yourself some hardship, regret, tears, and insecurity by waiting. You can do it: you can wait!!
Hope this helps.
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#25
Appear more confident. The bottom line is to be interested, not just interesting
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#26
You can sharpen your knives with a ceramic bowl. Rub the blade up and down on the bowl's ceramic ring.
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#27
If you've ever taken a boring class, record it with your phone and play it back on sleepless nights.
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46points
#28
Start every phone call with 'My battery is almost dead.' That way, you can hang up on them at any time.
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45points
#29
Put a dry tea bag in smelly shoes to absorb the odor and leave them smelling fresh.
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#30
Today I am going to tell you something really useful that will save you a lot of confusion at times.
Everyone use earphones or headphones, right? Well, this device comes in two varieties - with microphone and without microphone and a lot of you might have faced problems in the past in finding whether it has mic or not. Not anymore as it is really easy to find that out.
Have you ever closely observed the audio jack of different earphones? If you have, then you might know that some earphones have two strips and some have three. Something like this.
There is a reason for this, obviously.
Now you understand? The third strip is for the microphone itself.
So, in future, if you want to check whether an earphone has mic or not, just look at the number of strips on its audio jack. If it is two, it doesn’t support mic and if it is three, then it does.
Happy reading!!
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