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keepthetips t1_ja1biar wrote
Reply to LPT Single men at a bar/club should wish the bachelorette in a bachelorette party a “happy birthday” to get introduced to the entire group. by [deleted]
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Reply to LPT: If you’re getting thirsty and need water, but don’t want to pay for a bottle, go in a fast food restaurant and ask for a cup of water. Depending where you are, it’s free or charge about $.25 USD for the cup. It’s filtered and you can get plenty of refills. by [deleted]
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Reply to LPT: When giving information (think speech/writing) be informative such that there are unintended learning points but highlight exactly what you mean to be takeaways. by [deleted]
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Reply to LPT: the rubber nubs on a stern quality masturbation glove can also make for quick work of not only, say, the dishes but also in pre-meal prep when scrubbing potatoes and other root crops by [deleted]
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Itool4looti t1_ja1avw7 wrote
Reply to [LPT Request] I have a vocally loud family and sometimes I can often hear them when in my room when I need silence. is there anything I can do to dampen their sound in my room? by MarsTalks
Egg crates...lots and lots of egg crates.
llamapalooza22 t1_ja1an7r wrote
Reply to comment by JwSatan in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
Just to be clear, this is for the 40 hour work week.
MK41144 t1_ja1alwi wrote
Reply to comment by randompersons90 in LPT: Don't look at your clock when waking up during the night to increase your quality of sleep. It's a lot easier to fall back asleep when you don't keep track of the sleeping time you still have left. by migudude
Like when people say "Don't worry." Ohhhhhhhh, DON'T worry, wow! Never thought of that!
SayeretJoe t1_ja1akpt wrote
Reply to LPT request: Can anyone give me a couple ideas or things to try, that might alleviate some of the guilt and shame I (28F) feel? by magdeedz
You are not your thoughts! Never compare yourself to others, your progress is only measured by how your journey has made you better in the long run. Be kind to yourself and if you have bad thoughts remember you decide how hooked you get with your thoughts you can just ignore the ugly thoughts, everyone is his own worst critic.
LesterBanks t1_ja1aiy0 wrote
Reply to LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai
I did that. Felt so good. The whole bus was right there with me. It took 2 or 3 minutes. I said so many ridiculous things to loud phone guy.
Sofarbeyondfucked t1_ja1aa1v wrote
Reply to LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai
This works.
Clearly annoyed look, “I’m gonna have to call you back.”
Sofarbeyondfucked t1_ja1a92s wrote
Reply to LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai
This works.
Clearly annoyed look, “I’m gonna have to call you back.”
Dawn_Piano t1_ja1a369 wrote
Reply to comment by jansencheng in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
I double it and give it to the next person
Shizz-happens t1_ja19u0q wrote
Reply to LPT request: Can anyone give me a couple ideas or things to try, that might alleviate some of the guilt and shame I (28F) feel? by magdeedz
You sound like a real sweet person. You care about other people and I hope you never give up. And you have worth. Don’t forget that what you have experienced, has given you an inside look at things that other people struggle with. I can read about addiction, you can tell me your experiences, but I can’t know what you know. This makes your experience valuable. I saw a sign once at an addiction recovery center. It read “ God uses broken people like you and me, to rescue broken people like you and me.” Maybe you can continue to recover with a goal of developing your experience into a marketable skill.
BouncyDingo_7112 t1_ja19slw wrote
Reply to comment by toast_n_jam in LPT Request: new apartment without a washer by Ready-Pay-137
I saw that. Thanks. I’ve edited my comment.
Desalvo23 t1_ja19avd wrote
Reply to comment by hearnia_2k in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
Reading is hard isnt it
awsamation t1_ja18oqq wrote
Reply to comment by aerodeck in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
It's not that weird when you consider that they get paid bi-weekly.
Every month is guaranteed 2 paychecks for them, so budgeting around 2 paychecks is an easy way to make sure expenses stay lower than income every month. But every once in a while they'll get 3 paychecks in a month because that's just how the bi-weekly schedule lined up.
Since weeks and months have nothing to do with each other, the paychecks (delivered bi-weekly) and expenses (charged monthly) will never have a nice consistent match. So working like you seem to be suggesting would mean budgeting every month based on how many paychecks will arrive that month. While their system allows a consistent budget that can be reused month to month with minimal need for change.
Every month is guaranteed 2 paychecks. So if the budget assumes 2 paychecks worth of income, and one month's worth of expenses, then as long as the budget balances they never have to worry about overspending because they thought they were getting 3 checks when they only got 2. And for bonus points the times when they do get 3 paychecks in a month, that 3rd paycheck is loose money. It isn't assigned to a specific use so it can be given to wherever it'll give the best value. Maybe it all goes to savings, maybe it helps pay of an emergency expense, maybe some of it gets used for a fun treat for themselves.
The important point is that they never need to think about how many paychecks they'll be receiving in a given month. So the budget only needs to be adjusted for large-scale changes like rate of income or cost of living, which are much less predictable at an individual level.
ConnieKai t1_ja18hxj wrote
Reply to LPT request: Can anyone give me a couple ideas or things to try, that might alleviate some of the guilt and shame I (28F) feel? by magdeedz
Sorry cuz this is not exactly what you asked for, but you probably wouldn't be the best candidate for ketamine treatment seeing as you have a history of substance misuse. Might I recommend ibogaine though? Its really effective for opiates as well as mental health and doesn't have the same risk of abuse (trust me, its not something you want to do for fun on the weekends, lol).
Constant-Poem-1327 t1_ja180uz wrote
Reply to LPT request: Can anyone give me a couple ideas or things to try, that might alleviate some of the guilt and shame I (28F) feel? by magdeedz
Best advice I ever received was from a sponsor who told me that in order to feel better about yourself find one thing that brings you shame and fix it. Doesn’t matter what- could be your grass needs to be cut, house cleaned or it could be a bigger item. For me it was a broken glass panel in my back storm door. I had to get the broken glass out and learn how to make a screen. Had to go to Lowe’s, find someone to help, ask a bunch of questions. They had to show me what to buy and how to do it. It was hard but I did it and I felt so proud of myself when I got that job done. If you can just find something that brings you shame and fix it. Little by little you can pull out of it.
ConnieKai OP t1_ja180ml wrote
Reply to comment by revuhlution in LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai
Or maybe I am the crazy and aggressive person. ;)
bobstro t1_ja17khl wrote
Reply to [LPT Request] I have a vocally loud family and sometimes I can often hear them when in my room when I need silence. is there anything I can do to dampen their sound in my room? by MarsTalks
If regular earplugs don't work, check out the mold to fit silicone or wax variants. Good over-ear headphones may work, but will be cumbersome for sleeping and you don't want to blare music loud enough to damage your hearing.
Stoopiddogface t1_ja17bdf wrote
Reply to comment by Mississimia in LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai
I'm Calvin!
Stoopiddogface t1_ja179cl wrote
Reply to comment by Cetun in LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai
I mean, you gotta go in expecting a fight... but some people chose violence 👋
LifeProTips-ModTeam t1_ja1bl9q wrote
Reply to LPT: Keep a pair of scissors or knife with you when moving, this way you can actually unpack. by tootieClark
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