With all the innovation and complexities that exist these days, it’s the smallest things that make a difference in our everyday lives. Fortunately, these simple things can be incorporated into our day to make things so much easier.
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This article shares some very simple, yet effective ways to do some things better and you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of that before. So, sit tight and take a look at them.
Use Your Turn Signal
When driving, it’s very important that you tell other road users (drivers and pedestrians alike) when you’re heading to another direction. The only way to do this is with your trafficator.
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It’s simple, but a big deal, because it prevents crashes and very close following and it keeps everyone safe on the road.
Remembering Names
When you meet someone and make an acquaintance, it feels awkward to ask for their name again when they’ve told you before. You’ve forgotten but you can’t let them know.
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So, do this instead – Ask for their name again. When they tell you, you say “no, your last name”, and they add that. Now, they’ve reminded you without the awkwardness.
Pet Smoke Alarm Training
Your pets may not know what to do in the case of a fire. They might hide somewhere and not know they’re supposed to run out, so you can train them with fire alarms.
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You can purposely do something that will make the fire alarm go off and whenever you do, give them a yummy treat. So, that teaches them that when they hear that sound, they should come to you.
Use Basic Phrases
Some people call them magic words. These words are universal. Even if you don’t speak the language in question, know how to say these phrases in their language.
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These phrases are ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and they’re magic words because they show respect and kindness, which people have neglected these days.
Dog Attack Defence
This can be a scary situation to be in but when a dog comes at you and it looks like it’s going to bite, you should know how to defend yourself. Instead of trying to pull away, push your arm toward the dog’s mouth.
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It sounds weird, I know, but doing that will make it hard for the dog to keep biting at you. Also, grab the dog by its scruff and it would stop attacking.
Blend In At The Zoo
This is a really fun hack. Normally, zookeepers wear particular colors around certain animals so the animals get used to the color. When they see it, they think it’s their friend coming to feed them.
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When you’re planning to go to the zoo, find out the colors the zookeepers wear and wear it too, so the animals also see you as their friend.
Work-Life Balance
There’s nothing wrong with showing up to work, doing the minimum to maintain your job, and then enjoying your life outside of work because prioritizing your mental health is essential.
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It does not help to always be burnt out and excessively stressed out because of work. Have a routine for fun because it’s healthy for you.
Asking For Help
When you need help, always ask for it directly. Don’t be shy, just walk up to someone and ask. It’s easier for someone you ask for help to help you than people you didn’t ask.
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Asking people for help makes them feel important, So, they would want to make sure they help you. When they don’t know how, they can even help you find help because you asked them.
Coughing While Eating or Drinking
There is a nice trick for when you’re eating and suddenly start coughing because something went down the wrong way. It’s like when you’re drinking water and it goes down the wrong pipe, and you start coughing like crazy.
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When that happens, don’t panic. Just raise both your arms straight up into the air. This will make room in your chest and help you breathe better.
Sleep on Big Decisions
When you’re doing this, don’t rush it. Instead, sleep on it and when you wake up the next day, your brain will be calm enough to make a better decision because you’re refreshed and thinking clearly.
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Sleeping on it is like hitting the pause button on a game when you’re in a tricky spot. It gives you time to stop and think so you don’t make a move you might regret.
Get Warm Faster
Take a deep breath and hold it in for a few seconds. Then, breathe out slowly through your mouth like you’re blowing on hot soup to cool it down. Do this a few times, and you’ll start to feel warmer
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This works because when you hold your breath, your body has to work a bit harder, and that creates heat. Plus, the slow breathing helps calm your body down, which is great because being tense can actually make you feel colder.
