CuriositiesFEB 2, 2022

Women Are Sharing Their Favorite Life Hacks, And These 30 Can Make Every Day Much Easier

Austėja Akavickaitė and Rokas Laurinavičius

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Life is a multidimensional game we are forced to play on one difficulty level only: completely effin brutal. Just when you think you gathered enough experience to level up and chill for a bit, the developers throw another curveball at you. So why not make it easier with a few cheats?

While we shared universal ones numerous times (like when we published 30 Life Hacks That Sound Terrible But Really Work), this set is exclusively for the ladies.

Reddit user FloydianCrazyDiamond made a post on the platform, asking, "What is your most used life hack as a woman?" and her plea was heard! From interpersonal relationships to shopping, the comment section under her question was quickly flooded with all sorts of pro tips.

#1

Women Are Sharing Their Favorite Life Hacks, And These 30 Can Make Every Day Much Easier

Bin the dating apps.. get cats.

You’re welcome.

LateNightCrawler, Nida

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344points

#2

Buy men's razors. They're more cost effective and they work better.

FeralSincubus, pixnio

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257points

We managed to get in touch with FloydianCrazyDiamond and the Redditor was really happy her post exploded so quickly.

"I was lying on the sofa with my cats after a long day of work, mindlessly watching YouTube and thinking about how difficult life can be sometimes," FloydianCrazyDiamond told Bored Panda about the origins of her publication.

"There's always a never-ending list of things to do and you can barely catch a breath! So I thought I'd ask other women for life hacks in all sorts of fields, so that maybe it could make our lives a little bit easier, save us some time, or give us peace of mind."

#3

DON'T WEAR SHOES THAT HURT.
It isn't worth the distraction, mood-kill, bunions, foot pain, injured toes, or inability to walk.
You don't break shoes in, shoes break in your feet.
(taught to me by my podiatrist dad who has been in practice for 54 years.)

serendipindy, Anna Tarazevich

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212points

#4

Learn the power of saying the word “no”. Set those boundaries for yourself. Life-changing.

pattimay_ho_nnaise, Monstera

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The internet culture archive Know Your Meme noted that the term "life hack" was coined by tech journalist Danny O'Brien on October 23rd, 2003 on his blog Oblomovka where he described his research on the subject.

But over the years, we've reached a point where "life hack" can mean virtually anything. The phrase is tossed around mercilessly by publishers who want to milk it for clicks and it is even a name for a meme, mocking... itself.

However, as you can see, you can still find good advice on the internet if you look hard enough. Or ask people kindly. "A lot of the comments were really helpful tips," FloydianCrazyDiamond said.

#5

Always pee after sex. Avoid unwanted UTIs!

lurkmode_off, Miriam Alonso

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#6

Learning when someone isn't worth your time or energy. Save it for those who matter

LovelyxMae, Anna Tarazevich

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164points

"I think the hacks that kept showing up were in the personal hygiene category," the author of the post said. "There were also a notable amount of inspirational comments, of women sharing their own experiences and how their decisions changed their lives for the better."

Going through the replies to her now-viral post, FloydianCrazyDiamond thought the tip to keep a backup bag of essentials in your car was especially cool. "It's such a simple thing that we don't think about doing, but it could really save your day. Just be careful not to leave anything that's in a pressurized container in the car, as it might explode."

"A lot of the hacks were things I already do, like cleaning as I cook, and using conditioner instead of shaving cream, etc," the Redditor added. "I love how the post got a lot of comments and I'm sure many of us got at least one thing useful out of it."

#7

Never be afraid that you might not find a better person that's why you settle for less. You always deserve better, and most, peace of mind.

TakeThatOut, RODNAE Productions

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#8

This sounds weird, but...not being afraid to be rude.

Manipulative family members, gaslighting ex-partners, dudes on dating apps who keep pushing boundaries, random men who think they're entitled to a conversation, etc.

Some dude trying to talk to you while you're reading or listening to music or working out?

Flat, blunt rejections. An annoyed and sarcastic, "Can I help you with something?"

Some dude interrupted me reading a book to start talking to me about something I wasn't interested in (his Funko collection, and I hate the cheap and ugly little things and would rather pay more for a Figma or Nendoroid, but because I have geek hobbies...) and after repeatedly stating I dislike their aesthetic, I finally flatly replied with, "Wow, that was a really boring story."

Take being a called a c*nt or b***h confirmation that it works. If the dude throws a tantrum, don't engage. Just silently watch him. Maybe throw in a nonchalant, "I see that touched a nerve," when he's done if you've feeling sassy.

Lady_von_Stinkbeaver, RODNAE Productions

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148points

#9

“No.” Is a complete sentence!

itmegrace, Keira Burton

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139points

#10

Yourself and your family come before work. Always.

Thoughtful-Pig, Emma Bauso

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138points

#11

When I’m not feeling so hot / sexy or when I’m stressing about meeting my own standards, I ask myself: what would a guy do?

The answer is usually much much less than all this.

So then I sit back, accept my existence and presence is a gift to everyone and enjoy!

This also works when someone’s arguing with me (so I selectively listen), or someone’s being demanding (I ignore half of it), or when I have plumbing issues (my natural smell is sexy so who needs a shower right?).

There it is. Being a guy. That’s my life hack.

You’re welcome.

throwawayfallenangel, cottonbro

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130points

#12

When you can’t squeeze any more product out of a tube container (hand cream, moisturiser, body lotion, etc.), cut it in half using scissors. You’d be surprised how much product can be still in there - sometimes a few days’ or even a week’s worth.

Dillra, names_not_karson

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125points

#13

Stop buying shaving products and use cheap conditioner instead! It’s a closer shave somehow, and also moisturizes your skin.

msstark, Karolina Grabowska

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114points

#14

For those who use shaving gel that come in aluminum cans: before you put it in the shower stall, use clear nail polish to make a thin coat all along the bottom rim of the can. Let it dry for a few minutes then put it in the shower stall. This will prevent the can from rusting at the bottom/leaving those rust colored rings.

stygian_shores, Karolina Grabowska

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113points

#15

Diva cups. I save so much money, and haven’t had a yeast infection since.

Anxious-gardener, Michelle Tribe

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112points

#16

Clean as you cook.

cpadki, Sarah Chai

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111points

#17

If you drop an earring or earring back while leaning over a sink, just put your hand over the drain as quickly as possible, don't try to catch the item. It's easier to cover the hole than it is to try and catch a tiny bouncy earring.

dalovely, Alena Darmel

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99points

#18

Bending my bobby pins just a tad (learned this from a hair stylist years ago). Think about it: your head is round. They form so much better to your head, hold hair better and don’t poke out due to being completely straight.

reginaa_phalange, Marco Verch

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93points