People will always tell you that to achieve anything; you always have to work hard for it. But does that really apply to daily life. Why should you accept the hard way out when you can learn a few hacks that will make life so much easier? There are several stress free ways to achieve something that you usually want and learning how to do it will make you a smarter and wiser person. Here are 19 practical life hacks to gain more without stress.
This is almost every woman’s goal, to look for cheaper quality products rather than to buy brands that cost an arm and a leg. Remember that the cheapest products on store shelves are always placed the highest and invariably out of reach, they are never at eye level.
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Did you know this one? Candles aren’t cheap and if you are habituated to using them, then you need to use them wisely to make them last longer. This can be achieved by placing them in the freezer for a few hours before using them.
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That’s right; the Google logo has all the main colors so printing a page with it will reveal the printing quality of your printer and whether the sheds of the colors are appearing right or not.
Studies have proved that the faster you eat the faster you gain weight. Scientists proved that those who faster gained 4 lbs in comparison to those who ate slower and gained 1.5 pounds with the same quantity of food.
If you want the animals to be calm and appear friendlier to you instead of hiding, simply wear the same colors as zoo employees. Animals won’t be afraid of you and won’t hide.
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The banana is known as the fruit of happiness. Eating just one banana for breakfast can lift up your mood and help you cope with negative emotions. This is caused by the amino acid present in bananas called tryptophan that produces serotonin the feel good, the tryptophan in bananas also contain tryptophan.
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Well, first of all, if you want a source of instant energy before a workout and don’t want to consume any carbs or sugar, then black coffee is the ideal pre-workout energy drink, if you think Red Bull gives you wings, it’s just the caffeine in Red Bull besides other ingredients that does the trick. Coffee before a workout also increases metabolism and burns fat.
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When a mosquito bites you, immediately put a hot soon on the bite. It stops the reaction and takes away the itching form the bite. But this doesn’t mean you should put a very hot spoon as you don’t want to burn your skin.
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When you call 911 in event of an emergency, be sure to disclose and share your location. In this way even before the call ends, the operator will send help. This becomes a life saving feature when there is a dire emergency.
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A short nap at daytime is much better than sleeping more than 9 hours at a stretch. Napping during the day increases memory and brain functions and prevents your risk of heart problems. Sleeping for 9 hours at a stretch disrupts your immunity.
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Studies have proved that eating watermelon was almost like taking Viagra because it also helps blood vessels to dilate and relax. So just remember when you are experiencing low libido and erectile issues maybe eating watermelon every day can improve the condition.
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When you are working out or exercising, listening to music is a good thing as studies have shown that listening to music while working out can help you lift 15% more weight than usual. Music is in fact a good accompaniment to exercise.
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When you try to remember something that happened some time ago and struggling with it, then clench your fist. This improves and gives a boost to your brain activity and improves memory recall.
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It’s not exactly the left hand per se; it’s the non-dominant hand that you need to use. If you are a righthanded person, use your left hand for activities like brushing your teeth and vice versa. Using the non-dominant hand makes your brain work differently and improves your ability to manage all types of tasks.
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No! You won’t go deaf. According to researcher Dr. Genevieve Dingle who published a study in the journal neurosciences, listening to music at high volume calms you down and helps you relax.
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Yes! Isn’t that a remarkable piece of information. Green tea before you go to bed improves metabolism and helps you burn calories even while you are sleeping. There have been several studies to this effect which also state that green tea besides being a great weight loss drink contains antioxidants for better health.
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The 4-7-8 exercise requires you to do the following
Repeat this cycle at least 4 times.
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In case you are feeling anxious, eat one serving of fat-free yogurt or a handful of nuts. Both items contain amino acids that help calm you down and relax. Studies have proved that the probiotics in yogurt reduced the levels of stress hormones in our body. This is because research has proved that the gut and the brain are a two-way street and sooner or later anxiety manifest into gastrointestinal problems too.
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If you want to know how someone feels about you simply observe their body language. Crossed arms and legs reflect a defensive attitude towards you mixed with skepticism. “Open poses” displayed a more open attitude that responds positively to what you may be saying.