Given how stressful the world has become, we take every opportunity to shut down our brains. And we tend to do that when doing simple things without realizing that it would be much easier for us if we just change the way we are doing them. So today, we are going to present you with the list of 20 things you are doing wrong your entire life.
If you are like most people, you've probably peeling bananas the wrong way your entire life - from the stem. But the right way is the monkeys' way -- turning the banana upside down and just pinching the bottom end.
Have you ever thought about wrapping paper towels around the bottles before putting them in the fridge? It's actually the best way to have them cooled more quickly. It will only take 15 minutes or less.
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You don't have to be much of a cook to prepare this dish, but there are some tricks that will make cooking spaghetti even easier. Given how spaghetti needs space to move, it's always better to cook them in a large pot. And if you want to stop bubbles from escaping, you should put a wooden spoon on the top of the pot.
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Untying Knots is definitely one of the most irritating tasks out there. It takes a lot of time, and it cost you a lot of nerves. But what if it doesn't have to be like this. Follow this rules, and you might make untying knots a less painful experience. You just need to take the end of the string and twist it as much as you can. Then, you just push that twisted part towards the know while keeping the end straight.
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Are you tired of having your earbuds fall off your ears everytime you run? Well, if you don't want to deal with this rather irritating problem anymore, you need to loop your earbuds from behind your ear and down. That way you'll be able to do everything you want while enjoying your favorite songs at the same time.
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Want to make a good impression and smell great? You might want to know how to apply a perfume without wasting it too much. Because if you do that, your smell might end up irritating everyone around you. To avoid these situations, you must follow a couple of rules. First, apply perfume in the points where you can feel your pulse. The reason? These are warmer areas of your body, so not only will the perfume spread better, but it will also last longer. And rule number two, don't apply it in the areas where you are sweating because the combination of the two will only make it worse.
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You should always use more supermarket bags and distribute the groceries equally instead of just putting them all in just one bag. Your back will be grateful. And just so you know, you should always bend yourself before lifting heavy products. That way, you minimise the risk of any knee injuries.
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If you think it doesn't matter how you hang a toilet paper roll, think again because there are some rules that you must follow to stay healthy. You should know that the end of your toilet paper roll should be in the over position because if it isn't, your hand will most likely touch the wall and all the bacteria on it.
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If you are having a hard time eating Chinese food from those deep and narrow takeout containers, you need to know that there is a catch. First, you remove the wire handles from each side. Then you want to pry the flaps apart and voila, the box will spread out and make eating Chinese food a pleasant experience.
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To put it simply: multitasking ruins your productivity. Instead, it's better for you to focus on one task at the time, with breaks between each task. This will reset your brain, and you'll be more concentrated.
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You shouldn't be using too much soap when showering because it makes your skin drier. So only apply it to necessary areas. And don't worry about not being clean enough after your showers, because the soapy water running down your body will make sure of that.
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Not all breathing is the same. That's why you need to breathe as deep as possible. And you do that by using your diaphragm and not your chest. As a result, you'll have more oxygen. That will keep the stress away, and your overall health will be better.
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We already covered the proper use of toothpaste; now it's time to focus on the way you are brushing your teeth. While it may seem like it doesn't matter how you brush your teeth as long as you brush them, it's of high importance that you include some vertical movements in your routine, not just horizontal ones. And you do that from the gums to the edge of the tooth.
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We understand the enthusiasm, but by no means, you should start your workout before warming up. That way you'll avoid all sorts of injuries, and you'll be able to reach your fitness goals.
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While it may seem like it's not important, you should know that the way you are holding the glass of beer or wine can make the difference. If you hold the glass by its body, your hands will affect the temperature of the drink, and your drink will eventually change its flavor.
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Ever since you've got yourself a smartphone, it's become your best friend, especially in the late hours, just before you got to sleep. You may think it's harmless, but sleeping with the phone under your pillow can do significant damage to your health. And while it may seem like you are falling asleep easier with the smartphone by your side, the quality of your sleep is not as good as it should have been. And there are numbers of reasons for that.
First, it's about the content that you are watching which, as we all know it, can be rather disturbing sometimes, especially on social media. As a result, it stirs some heavy emotional reactions that are stopping you from getting a quality sleep. And there are also the lights on your phone as yet another threat to your peace of mind that's necessary if you want to rest properly.
So next time you are in bed, trying to fall asleep, put your phone aside and read a book instead. Trust us; it will do wonders for you.
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You might be thinking right now, what's wrong with a nice hot bath after a long and stressful day. Well, there's nothing wrong if you make it less than 20 minutes because everything above is a risk. First, it's a stress for your heart. But if that's not bad enough for you, it's scientifically proven that hot water is making your skin older. And you don't want that, do you?
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Like most people, you probably start your mornings by postponing the alarm, believing that is the right way to get enough sleep. But you couldn't have been more wrong. As it turns out, by doing this, you are depriving yourself of any deep sleep, which isn't a great idea at all, unless you want to feel tired and nervous all day. So when the time comes for setting up your alarm, by no means, you should set it up 10 minutes earlier only to postpone it in the morning. Instead, learn to wake up as soon as you hear the alarm, and you'll get that necessary energy boost you desperately need.
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There is absolutely no need for you to apply the toothpaste all over your toothbrush, covering every single one of its bristles, like it is in the commercials. Instead, let it be the size of the pea, just like the dentists recommend. After all, the whole point of brushing your teeth isn't applying as much toothpaste as you can, it's all about the mechanical process. So you don't need to fill your mouth with toothpaste, you just need a little bit of it to soften the bristles and prevent injuries.
If you don't want to have your juice all over your clothes, you might want to learn how to drink it properly. So how do you drink from that juice box without having to worry about squeezing it too hard? Well, to avoid the nasty stains, you might want to try holding a juice box by its ears, located on both sides of the product.
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