Hey, life is pretty hard, but there are some cool tips and tricks that we can use to make it a bit easier on ourselves. Here are a few of my favorite hacks that I have used before and will definitely use again. This little list of life hacks might just make your day a little better!
1. Do you ever have something you just don't feel like reading? Me too. All the time. Copy that homework assignment, online article, or whatever you need, and paste it into Google Translate or a text to speech service like naturalreaders.com. Hit the play button and have it read it for you! Listening to the content is sometimes an easier way to get things done. You can even copy and paste your essay or cover letter and listen for any mistakes! Sometimes the ear can catch things that the eyes can't.
2. Peppermint essential oil works wonders. Inhale it to subdue nausea, apply it to the forehead or temples to help get rid of a headache, or use it to eliminate funky smells. For example, our vacuum used to release an unpleasant smell whenever we ran it, so we placed 5-6 drops of peppermint oil on a cotton ball, placed it in the vacuum bag, and had a great result. Now there's a lovely, minty smell whenever we vacuum!
3. Full disclosure: Dawn soap can help get rid of set-in stains and grease stains! When I get butter or oil on my shirt, I immediately think it's done for. But Dawn proved me wrong! Rub a bit of Dawn soap on the stain, let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then place it in the wash. The stain should be completely gone or significantly reduced! For real! I tried this with a grease stain and with a pen ink stain. It completely got rid of the grease and dulled the pen mark. I love this hack!
4. Before you take a test, write down all relevant information to quickly review and jog your memory. Writing things down can solidify them in your brain and help you feel confident with the material. Or, taking the easy way out, you can quickly look over a part of your notes right before the test and then write down the information when you get the exam. It's great to use in a pinch!
5. If you take a lot of pictures on your phone like I do, then freeing up some storage will be greatly appreciated. On Apple phones, deleted pictures go to the 'Recently Deleted' folder. But they are still taking up space on your phone! Once you go to that folder and permanently delete the photos, then you will have some freed up storage. Also, take advantage of your IPhone photo editing tools! There are plenty of great photo editing apps out there, but there are some simple tools are available right from your camera. Crop your photos, add filters, change the orientation, or trim the length of your videos. It's a quick fix!
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I hope these hacks help your days run more smoothly. It's the little things in life, right?
1. Do you ever have something you just don't feel like reading? Me too. All the time. Copy that homework assignment, online article, or whatever you need, and paste it into Google Translate or a text to speech service like naturalreaders.com. Hit the play button and have it read it for you! Listening to the content is sometimes an easier way to get things done. You can even copy and paste your essay or cover letter and listen for any mistakes! Sometimes the ear can catch things that the eyes can't.
3. Full disclosure: Dawn soap can help get rid of set-in stains and grease stains! When I get butter or oil on my shirt, I immediately think it's done for. But Dawn proved me wrong! Rub a bit of Dawn soap on the stain, let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then place it in the wash. The stain should be completely gone or significantly reduced! For real! I tried this with a grease stain and with a pen ink stain. It completely got rid of the grease and dulled the pen mark. I love this hack!
4. Before you take a test, write down all relevant information to quickly review and jog your memory. Writing things down can solidify them in your brain and help you feel confident with the material. Or, taking the easy way out, you can quickly look over a part of your notes right before the test and then write down the information when you get the exam. It's great to use in a pinch!
5. If you take a lot of pictures on your phone like I do, then freeing up some storage will be greatly appreciated. On Apple phones, deleted pictures go to the 'Recently Deleted' folder. But they are still taking up space on your phone! Once you go to that folder and permanently delete the photos, then you will have some freed up storage. Also, take advantage of your IPhone photo editing tools! There are plenty of great photo editing apps out there, but there are some simple tools are available right from your camera. Crop your photos, add filters, change the orientation, or trim the length of your videos. It's a quick fix!Before: After:
I hope these hacks help your days run more smoothly. It's the little things in life, right?
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