Simple Life Hacks You Might Wish You Always Knew

"In a pinch, the seat belt in your car can be used as a bottle opener."

"For back acne - after you rinse the conditioner out of your hair, clip it up off your back. The last thing you should do in the shower is wash your body. This removes any residual conditioner or shampoo that may have been left behind. These can irritate acne if left on your skin."

"Have some water & a snack, then come talk to me. Seriously, it is shocking how few adults are aware of how blood sugar levels impact mood. Eat a snack. A real, substantial one. That's it, that's the secret."

"Tip on how to be stress-free: Live for yourself, not everyone else."

"As soon as you wake up, drink two pints of water, (about 1 liter.) It will wake you up like caffeine and get you pooping in about 30-45 minutes, like clockwork."

"The easiest way to remove blood stains is to use bar soap and handwash it. Works better than using laundry detergent."

"Mask? Glasses? No worries! Use dish soap and wash your glasses with it! Here's the catch! Don't use water, just wipe off the soap with a soft towel and fog is no more!"

"Rinse your rice before you cook it! This might be an obvious one to some people, but rinsing it really does noticeably improve it."

"Never talk to cops in case of any serious legal trouble. Always ask for a lawyer. Surprised how many people don’t really know this."

"If you get caught up in a riptide, swim diagonally or parallel to the shore. If you swim perpendicular to the shore, the riptide will pull you further away from it and you will waste your stamina. I'm pretty sure this has been addressed already but knowing this can save your life."

"A manager once told me, 'Don't bring me a dead cat without a shovel.' The idea being if you have a problem, bring an idea of the solution."

"Shower or bathe before you shave, especially if your hair is coarse. Moisturise after and you won't get bumps, rash, or burns."

"When pulling out all the ingredients to make a sandwich, make a second sandwich."

"Sewing. You’ll preserve your clothes and items with simple repairs. If you get good enough you can even make your own stuff!"

"Meditating for 10 minutes in the morning before you start your day will improve your mood, lower your stress levels, and help you live with a little more clarity. Been meditating for nearly 12 years now, and every day feels better than the last."

"If you throw a house party where you, as the host, plan on getting quite drunk. Start the clean-up while drunk. Trust me, waking up to a clean house when you’re hungover is fantastic. Drunk you will barely remember and sober you has so much less to worry about in the morning."

"You will often have to make decisions in life without being able to know all the information related to the choices. Being able to identify what you don't know is invaluable. It allows you to make assumptions and contingency plans if those assumptions fail."

"Turn natural peanut butter, the ones where the oil separates and you have to mix it, upside down for a few hours. It will bring the oil to the top and make it a lot easier to mix! Then, after you mix it, put it in the fridge and the cold will solidify the oil so you don't have to mix it again."

"If you use a bidet, you’ll never have to worry about running out of toilet paper during a global pandemic."

"Invest even if it's a few dollars per month. And if greens in your fridge look withered, soak the whole thing in water for an hour."