LifeProTips, a subreddit made up of over 11 million readers and contributors, takes the best (and sometimes least obvious) tips, tricks, and hacks and serves them up on a silver platter.
Conquer your career
Before submitting a cover letter, do a search for the word “can” and change it to “will”. This simple change will help employers already start picturing you as an employee while they are reading it. – Willburcat4
If you have a standing desk, make sure it’s raised before you leave the office for the day. You’ll be more likely to keep it that way when you arrive the next morning. – Ela6532
Attach Resumes and Cover Letters as a PDF file. The file will keep its format across all platforms. – Itsnewbsdelight
Don’t send a work email that you wouldn’t CC to your boss. – -teeter-
When composing a professional e-mail, do not put in the person’s e-mail address until you have typed the entire e-mail. – Ansile
Focus on the small successes in your everyday life. Success is hugely motivational and even a small success can motivate you towards a larger success. – Roger Crabbit
While working at a computer adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Improper monitor height is a common cause of neck and upper extremity muscle pain. – carolinawoohoo
Have a happy home
When struggling to hang a picture or mirror on a screw on the wall, push the spikes of a fork down over the screw, with the handle pointing up. Then slide the picture string down the fork down onto the screw. Then remove fork. – Buzzjimsky
Photograph an apartment immediately after moving in to ensure you get your security deposit back. – rs-brandon
To have a tidy, livable house that is always ready for unexpected visitors, you should focus on small tasks that keep your house clean everyday. – Chuckitaway007
Attach shower rings to hangers to increase capacity in hanging up items such as hats, ties, belts,and scarves. – RalphiesBoogers
Easily change your duvet cover with the ‘burrito’ trick. – Mbtbh [editor’s note: holy cow this is life-changing]
Layer 10 trash bags within themselves in the bin, and pull out the full one without having to replace for a while. – Sxilla
Be a pal
If you think highly of someone, tell them. All it takes is one sentence, but it can change everything for that person. It’s really not that hard. Do it! – zsteg
If you ever feel the need to complain about something, always provide a solution. – brimstone18
Before engaging in a debate or argument, seriously consider the possibility that you may be wrong. – lesta09
Focus on fitness
Most people at the gym are to busy with themselves to pay attention to you or anyone else, so don’t sweat it. – 313miker
If need dietary advice, see a dietitian, not a nutritionist. Dietitian is a legally protected term, nutritionist isn’t a legally protected term. – Wellplastic
If you’re trying to break a habit, don’t say “This is the last time I’m doing it” to yourself. Instead, say “This is the first time I’m not doing it.” – KingSTEELO47
When working out, turn down your music between sets. Sustained loud music will numb your eardrums so the music doesn’t sound as loud by the end of your workout. Turning your music back up as you begin your next set will pump you up even more. – DXIFF
Always go [grocery] shopping on a full stomach. – Jeja12
If you wake up before your alarm, don’t go back to sleep; waking up on natural timing will leave you feeling much more refreshed! – kaveet
Travel well and often
Take a screenshot of your mobile boarding pass before boarding an airplane so if you lose internet access, you can still pull it up. – Boogyman12
When camping, strap a headlamp to a gallon jug of water to fill the entire tent with ambient light. – nickskater09
When parking in the sun on a hot day, buckle your seat belt so you never burn yourself again! – Zavrii
Clear your cookies and reload the page right before buying plane tickets online. Many airlines such as British Airways will increase the price if they notice you have been looking at the ticket options for a while or more than once. – GoonAstronaut
If you are picking someone up from a busy airport in the evening, pick them up at Departures where there is a lot less traffic. – _shadow_