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"Good habits to form when living on my own? I just got a job and I'm going to start saving to move out, preferably finding a studio. I'm trying to list out good habits I should form when living on my own. So far I have:\n\n* Eating healthy\n* [Deep] Clean once a week\n* ~~Dishes every night~~ Do dishes as soon as t... | [
"Psychologist that specializes in sleep here. Get up at the same time everyday no matter what. It synchronizes your circadian rhythm. Good luck OP 👍🏻 ",
"BUDGETING. Hands down the single most important thing to learn before living on your own. No matter where you are in life financially, good budgeting skills ... | 0 | [
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"Slightly whiten teeth? Alright, so I understand teeth whitening isn't the best thing to do but I'm not looking for something extreme. I used to drink a lot of soda, which stained my teeth a bit and has them looking a little bit yellow even though I brush them everyday. Anyone know some simple methods to whiten tee... | [
"I use a product called \"5 minute teeth whitening Gel\". Buy a sports mouth guard and mold it to your teeth. Use once or twice a week for at least five minutes, personally I use it for 10. It's available in U.S. supermarkets and drug stores, not sure you can buy it in other countries. It's cheap (unlike whitening ... | 0 | [
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"How to deal with grief/death. I'm not sure if this is the place to post, but I recently learned that my pet dog doesn't have much time to live. Not that he's sick, he's just getting old. He's been a big part of my childhood, I'm not ready to lose someone important to my life. \n\nAgain, I'm not sure if this is the... | [
"There's a little saying I love: \"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all of the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they... | 0 | [
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"Smelly workout clothes \n\nHi everyone, my SO is looking for a fix for some workout clothes issue. They seem to carry a sweaty smell. The smell will go away when washed in a normal laundry cycle, but seem to start smelling again as soon as they are worn. They are Lululemon, for the most part. Has anyone experienc... | [
"Couple of things:\n\n* Try an [enzymatic protein detergent presoak](https://www.bustle.com/p/the-3-best-enzyme-laundry-detergents-18734955) \\- this type of cleaner will break down natural proteins (like blood/sweat)\n* Wash everything with vinegar\n* Try hydrogen peroxide on specific stains/high sweat areas (crot... | 0 | [
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"Sock brand that doesn't change? I can't be the only one who wonders why this is even still a thing anymore. Is there any sock company out there whose product hasn't made a change in years? e.g. I could buy a buncha their socks now, and when I go to get more in the future, I don't have to worry about them not match... | [
"Somewhat related to this topic: Grab a mesh lingerie bag and a Command hook next time you're out shopping. Hang the bag inside your closet or bathroom (or wherever your dirty laundry is) and put socks in there when you take them off. Zip it shut and throw it through the wash/dry cycle. This makes the bullshit task... | 0 | [
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"Dealing with muggings/where to hide valuables? Hi all,\n\nI live in an area about a mile from my university campus, and is currently a high rate of muggings on the student inhabitants. There's been about one every 24 hours reported - I dunno if this is high for some places, but it certainly feels it here!\n\nI don... | [
"I think the most important thing is to be aware and vigilant when you are walking around at night. Don't have music blasting in your earbuds, look down alleyways as you pass them, look at the people walking around you. People who mug others are looking for easy targets, someone who is not paying attention. If you'... | 0 | [
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"How to fight a big dog Just saw that video about the pit bulls attacking those people, and in the comments someone said that in that situation, if you have nothing to do, no other options, you should fight the dog. How would you go about doing this? ",
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"Your first step is to never turn your back on the dog. Most will try to bite from behind. Pitbulls however have no problem attacking from the front. \n\nMy next advice is only for someone who is a fully grown adult.\n\nProvided you have a sweatshirt or coat with you, you should wrap up your non-dominant forearm ti... | 0 | [
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"What Tips Do You Have for A High School Student? Hello r/LifeProTips\n\nI'm in my final year of high school, and I'm finding it hard to work on time-sensitive assessments, even as the deadlines draw closer and closer. I genuinely don't know how to push myself to start working. Every time I get motivated to do so, ... | [
"Something my favourite professor has taught me in college. It's a very eloquent and complicated live lesson.\n\nIt doesn't matter!!! If something isn't good, it doesn't matter. Most importantly it's crucial that you have something to show. Don't fear inadequate results, fear no results!!",
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"How do you find out what wall switches control when there is no obvious light or socket being controlled? ",
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"An outlet tester (or small plug-in light) helps. Pop it in and then go flip switches until one turns it on.\n\nGenerally, outlet switches will control all of the outlets (all top or all bottom) in a specific room.\n\nIf you still can't figure it out, you might have to get creative. I've seen the outdoor outlets ... | 0 | [
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"best way to move cross country? I'll be purging my belongings but will still need to move a fair amount of stuff from one coast to the other. What's the best way to go about it? Professional moving company? Get a pod or shipping container? Rent a truck and do it myself? Add a hitch to my car and tow something?",
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"Really depends on the amount of stuff and the weight if it’s worth it to pay someone. I moved from Arizona to Tennessee and then back to Arizona this year. 4 bedroom house, vehicles, dogs, wife, kids, huge gun safe, garage full of tools, grand piano, lifetime of crap. We got rid of a ton of stuff but we still need... | 0 | [
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"How to be a bit more tolerant to pain/be tougher i.e, Today, me and a couple of my friends (I'm a male, so are they), were tossing around a football. One of them tries to make me flinch and throw it near my face. I flinched once, then realized what he was doing. So one toss goes farther and hits my eye. Instantly,... | [
"Getting hit in the nose or the eyes will make you tear up regardless of how tough you are. Nothing much you can do about it apart from don't get hit there.",
"You cannot avoid watering after irritating your eyes; I have good news, your body is operating with full functionality.\n\nIf you wish to prevent awkward... | 0 | [
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"How to avoid being burned out at work? work boundaries, cheating office rules, anything along these lines are welcome.",
"How to avoid being burned out at work? work boundaries, cheating office rules, anything along these lines are welcome.",
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"Come up with a professional way to say NO. \n\n\"Thank you for reaching out. This task actually falls outside of my scope, but I'd be happy to connect you with someone who may be able to help.\"\n\n\"Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I am unable to prioritize this task at this time. I will add it to my ... | 0 | [
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"Co-Worker Planning On Quitting, She's hesitating on telling our boss which makes my job harder. I work for a local Realtor Association and we have a relatively new hire in our membership department. She's been here just over a month. She's a smart woman and has taken on a lot and learned the position well. As o... | [
"You barely met this girl a month ago, only due to work? Look after yourself, not her.\n\nYou need to tell her that *by the end of the business day* she needs to tell her boss that she's leaving, or else *you* will. \n\nToo many people skirt their responsibilities and act like children, this is a prime example. She... | 0 | [
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"how to stop looking like a bad liar, due to being caught in metathinking, while telling TRUTH? Example from life: My grandpa was trying to borrow money from me. He asked how much money I had. I went to check my wallet and found out that there was slightly more than 5 000 tenge, while I knew that he was expecting ... | [
"The LPT is:\n\nDoubting another persons honesty without ever having caught them in a lie before, is as unethical as lying itself. Don't lie, don't face the need to provide proof.",
"Mostly stop metathinking unless you intend to do something other than the task at hand, also work on your poker face. Listening to ... | 0 | [
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"How do I get rid of mosquitoes and other bugs in my room? I live in Singapore which is very hot and humid and right beside a large river in a condominium. I constantly get bitten by mosquitoes which lead me to not be able to focus at all on my work and studies :( and my whole body especially my legs and face feel ... | [
"First off, try to have screens or block any openings into the room that you can. While they can likely come in via the open door, it makes it harder for them.\n\nSecond, you can either get electronic [mosquito traps](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CDB8PDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_S3tRFbAW0T1AS) like this (which i use... | 0 | [
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"What's the best (lo-tech) way to remember to take my medication (3x a day) I've been on medication for most of my life now but have never been able to consistently remember to take it (I have a bad memory -scientifically proven too!). I take my medication in the morning (when I have breakfast), afternoon (4pm) and... | [
"I have to take a million medications throughout the day. Firstly, I bought one of those pill organizers for $3 at the pharmacy (the one sectioned out for morning, noon, evening, and night for each day of the week) to make it easier and avoid fiddling around with a dozen pill bottles. Then I set my cell phone ala... | 0 | [
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"Things I can do to protect myself and my dog from rattlesnakes? This is the first time I’ve actually heard them near my house. It sounds like they’re not on my property but across the street from us (a busy road exists between that vacant property and ours) and one of our next door neighbors that lives in a valley... | [
"You could look into a rattlesnake training class for your dog. I see them offered every weekend where I live. They’ll teach your dog to avoid the rattlesnake and they may have some tips for what to do if a snake is on your property. :) also good on ya for thinking of dog’s safety",
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"What to do when having an altercation with someone, and they respond with \"Well what are you gonna do about it?\" or \"Do something then!!!\" When you get into a random altercation with a stranger (they're being too loud at a movie theater, they cut you in line, snatch your parking space, shoulder check you witho... | [
"You could try an honest, \"No thanks, I'm not going to prison over this, I was just hoping you'd be a decent person.\"\n\nThen you can either inform management, call the cops, or just walk away, whichever is appropriate.",
"It's probably not the answer you want to hear, but generally I think the best response is... | 0 | [
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"how to break habits such as chewing on pens It's gross and I go through so many pens! I'm looking for a more solid solution than putting something bitter on the end of the pen.\n",
"how to break habits such as chewing on pens It's gross and I go through so many pens! I'm looking for a more solid solution than pu... | [
"Chew gum regularly, or try just keep a pack of toothpicks in your pocket. It's more likely that you do it for the oral fixation than anything else.",
"Wear an elastic band. Whenever you catch yourself doing the bad habit gently flick yourself with it and stop. The aim is not to self harm so don't do it too hard,... | 0 | [
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"Tips on how to keep a conversation going? I have trouble starting and keeping a conversation going with my classmates, unless I am really close with them. Often times there are moments during class where you have nothing to do, and its really quiet. I have the urge to strike up a conversation with my neighbour, bu... | [
"Saw this elsewhere on Reddit, has worked wonders for me ever since: To keep a conversation going, remember F.O.R.D. Family, Occupation, Relationships, Dreams. Avoid R.A.P.E. Religion, Abortion, Politics, Economics. \n\nAlso, listen to podcasts like Stuff You Should Know or The Joe Rogan Experience, where the whole... | 0 | [
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"Hanging a wet towel? What's the best way to keep a damp towel for later usage? Hanging my towel on a hook leaves it smelling sour within a day or two.",
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"Let yourself drip dry for 30 seconds to a minute and squeeze any excess water from your hair before toweling off. Then throw your towel over the shower rod, leave the door open and turn on any vents you have in the bathroom.",
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"How to not be lazy. What are some tricks you use to motivate yourself to exercise, clean, or do housework?",
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"Make a list of achievements. Reward yourself when you do those things with a set reward. Make your chores a game! Works for me every time. ",
"Suck it up and stop whining.\n\nPicture yourself exactly where you are now in ten years. Boyish behavior is cute at 20, but sad at 30 and beyond."
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"Acing a group interview I have a group interview for a retail store in two days. How can I, as a college freshman with little work experience, impress the hiring manager?",
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"Do you mean a panel interview?\n\nIf so, here are a couple tips.\n\n• Even if there is only one person asking questions, make sure to make eye contact with everyone on the panel. Learn and remember their names, and address them as if they had all asked the question together.\n\n• In a retail environment, the custo... | 0 | [
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"How do you productively deal with anger. I don't like being angry, and sometimes getting angry make me angry, I just get stuck in a downwards spiral that I can't seem to get out of.",
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"I had anger issues from the time I could talk. I was expelled from two schools. These day I am fairly anger free. \n\nThe main long term solutions follow:\n\n1. Empathize, realize that most people have reasons for their action. Everyone has issues and you may be surprised at how fucked up the persons life is that ... | 0 | [
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" What are some tools to make your inbox more manageable? I feel like emails is taking a disproportionate amount of my work hours.\n \nEmail also interrupts and distracts me easily because they come in at random times. What are some tools or methodologies that you use to take-back control of your inbox? \n\n\n[",
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"I'm a big fan of [Sanebox](https://www.sanebox.com/home). It integrates with Gmail and and has a series of filters to help you prioritize your emails. Sanebox \"learns\" the \"importance\" of each email you get, so when you're pressed on time you can focus on the urgent messages that need to get addressed immediat... | 0 | [
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"How to read Google pronunciation \"codes\" Such as: https://gyazo.com/660f83721534a0584dae4a248cd2c6e7\nThe piece bellow the word, the part telling you how to pronounce it.\nHow does one read that \"language.\" It doesn't seem like the \"standard\" pronunciation code, which to me usually looks more confusing (foun... | [
"It's the [International Phonetic Alphabet](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet).",
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"How to determine if a train at a rail crossing is decelerating, as simply as possible? I have two roads I can take to work and the shortest way is to go through an industrial park. Unfortunately this road has THREE rail crossings, and the trains have a nasty habit of stopping to load / unload cargo. Most of the ... | [
"Pick a fixed point, like the tip of the stop arm, and count how long it takes for each car to pass, if it starts to get longer the train is slowing down",
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"How to increase the depth of your vocabulary I find that I often use very simple vocabulary; resulting in my essays, presentations, and competitive club events not reaching their full potential.\n\nEffervescent.\n",
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"Read! It is the simplest way of increasing your vocabulary and (I think) completely effortless as long as you find the proper material. Obviously you should choose appropriate material as I don't think that \"woggly poggle goes to the park\" is going to provide the sort of words that will liven up and sofisticate... | 0 | [
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"how to get back on track after \"burning out\" I'm a PhD student and this past summer I was in full research mode. I never stopped. I was putting in 12-16 hours days some weeks. I accomplished a lot and I'm happy that I put the work in but I'm feeling burnt out. At the end of the summer I took two weeks off with t... | [
"Plan your time. Give yourself large chunks to get useful work done. \n\nBy knowing how to spend your time, and being in control of how you spend it, you can better avoid the helplessness and directionlessness that bring on burnout. ",
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"How to avoid getting \"tongue-tied\" while under scrutiny I just got stopped by a cop because I matched the description of someone they were looking for. I tried to explain myself, but found I could barely talk coherently, with a dry mouth, lazy tongue, and faltering voice. Is there a trick to speak clearly and st... | [
"Make your goal to listen, rather than respond. This is good practice regardless of whether you are tongue tied. Listening first means you respond better, and you will draw confidence from this in time",
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"As a boss, when I make a mistake that would make my employees work double, should I apologize or continue working like I did not make the mistake? I feel like apologizing would be the best: I made the mistake but you will have to work harder. But by doing that i think my employees will assume I am kind if weak or ... | [
"Do you want your employees to own up when they make a mistake immediately so it can be corrected quickly? Lead by example :-)",
"Own up to your mistake and quit worrying about your ego.\n\nI'd much rather work for a boss with integrity and humility than an asshole.\n\nAlso, remember it when one of the employees... | 0 | [
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"How to get syrup out of carpet I did a search for this already, but I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for getting syrup out of carpet?\n\nSpecifically, it was non-coloured syrup that I made for candy apples. I put them outside in my porch to cool off on a tray, and one day the weather got warm (li... | [
"Use a wet washcloth and a steam iron to loosen the syrup. Make sure that the washcloth is larger that the iron. The steam will be enough heat for it to liquefy and collect on to the washcloth.\n\nThere are several ways to do it but this is the way I have gotten several stains out of carpet before. ",
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"How can I find out what major manufacturers produce a certain brand of generic items? The only way I see this is when there is a food recall. For example, I remember many years ago there was a peanut butter recall. It included Walmart generic and Peter Pan brand peanut butter. Is this info public? If so, where can... | [
"For the most part, it's all in the packaging. Using the PB as an example, I'd be willing to bet that those two products have the exact same jar shape and exact same lid design, but different labels. Also, read the label. When the nutrition info is almost identical, you're on the right path.\n\nAs for other prod... | 0 | [
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"How to truly overcome procrastination. I've always been a procrastinator and it's hard for me to overcome, because mostly every time I try to overcome it I procrastinate about doing that as well. Usually the main things that sidetrack me are my phone, and videogames. Just want some useful help on how to break the ... | [
"The thing motivated people don't get about procrastination is that it comes from a kind of anxiety. A fealing that we can't change or do the job to the standard we want from ourselves. It sucks because you can't just resolve to not feel this way. You're stuck with it. If you want to achieve something you're going ... | 0 | [
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"As a bearded 6'7\" man I often run into this issue. Just make your hands visable and make extra effort to be friendly. Definitely don't be quiet",
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"problematic co-worker Hi all,\nI have tried searching but found nothing which really matched my situation, I thought I'd ask and hope I can get some help. \nI recently started my first job, just doing some work in a cafe at a new leisure centre, all is fine really except I have been warned about one worker. It see... | [
"I'm a teacher and teachers talk about students. Whenever a co-workers tells me about a difficult student I'm getting from their class, I make damn sure that student and I have a good relationship. I don't suck up to them, but I treat them with respect, and figure out their strengths. Needless to say, the students ... | 0 | [
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"What can I do to help reduce the horrible itchy sensation of healing scab/wound? OMG OMG OMG it's driving me nuts halp",
"What can I do to help reduce the horrible itchy sensation of healing scab/wound? OMG OMG OMG it's driving me nuts halp"
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"Icthammol....it's drawing salve but it has numbing properties. Sometimes out gotta scratch to remove the scab though!",
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"Removing Price Tags from Packaging Hey all, was wondering if anybody had good tips/tricks for getting the most annoying of price tag stickers off of stuff. \n\nI have used Goo Gone in the past, but thought maybe somebody had a better recommendation.",
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"Sometimes you can use olive oil, and sometimes rubbing alcohol can do the trick, and sometimes a soak in some hot water will peel it right off. Depends on the type of sticky the labeling company used. Trial and error my friend.",
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"How to pick the right mattress? When shopping for mattresses, it doesn't seem like there's much you can do aside from squish it with your hands, sit/lay on it for just a couple minutes, and read/learn about the specs and quality. This is nothing like the experience of actually sleeping on it for a few days to see ... | [
"I sold mattresses for three summers. Here's what I recommend: \n\n* Know what you like and don't like about your old mattress. If you like the plushness, it's just worn out, remember that. Same with firmness.\n\n* For a few days before you start shopping, wake up in the morning and take notice of any aches/pains y... | 0 | [
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"How can I stop getting terrible blisters on the balls of my feet every time I play soccer? I have a pair of quality Adidas Copa Mondial cleats. Every time I play for more than about an hour, though, I get bad blisters on the balls of my feet behind my big toes. Any tips to prevent this? ",
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"Blisters on feet happen because the foot is sliding in the shoe. Either get cleats that fit better or try socks that aren't cotton. ",
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"A practical, hands-free way to keep a book from closing itself My request was inspired by [this](http://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/1wz5qu/fuck_you_book_let_me_study/) post by /u/mrgann. ",
"A practical, hands-free way to keep a book from closing itself My request was inspired by [this](http://w... | [
"those big bag clips would work great. Other than that I'm sure you could engineer something with cardboard or something.",
"My mother used to have a plexiglass sort of half a box in the kitchen for this purpose.\nOne of these: http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_organizers/cook_book_protector/371... | 0 | [
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"How does one stop being so negative over constructive criticism? I'm not sure if this is just me or not, but whenever I submit something to someone and ask them for their opinion, whenever they give me constructive criticism I, for some reason, always get offended. I have absolutely no idea why, I understand that ... | [
"2 explanations: \n1. You don't really seek criticism, you seek confirmation and praise. \n2. You project yourself onto what ever is criticized. So not the work but yourself is target of the criticism ",
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"Alternative uses for Carmex Bought a bunch of Carmex in bulk years ago. Can't seem to get through even one of them.\n\nI have them in [jar](http://images.wikia.com/bartagretek/images/9/95/FAM_CARMEX_COLD_SORE_25OZ-1452.jpg), [stick](http://mycarmex.com/assets/Products/carmex-original-stick-detail.gif), and [EZ-on ... | [
"Not universally useful, but ladybugs hate the smell of it (of ingredients in it, but I can't remember which). If you have a place you need to keep them out of -- in my case, a drafty window (I pulled back the curtain to find HUNDREDS of them) -- smear some carmex there. ",
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"You could get a couple of boat oars and whack carpenter bees with them. Not only are you getting exercise from swinging the oar (I recommend a full-sized wooden one), but you're also protecting your house from damage. The best part: it's free! Compete with your husband to see who can whack the most bees, and I ... | 0 | [
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"What brand makes the best socks? All my socks get holes in them. It's obnoxious and I'm tired of buying new ones. What socks last the longest?",
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"Over in r/buyitforlife they are big fans of Darn Tough. They apparently have great customer service, so if you get holes you can get them replaced. ",
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"how to tell to one of your loved ones to be a bit more positive and that their attitude is making you avoid them? ",
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"how to tell to one of your loved ones to be a bit more positive and that th... | [
"There's a book out 'What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage'. Basically, when she \"behaves herself\", reward her. When she talks about positive things (and you might have to wait), encourage her and reward her. When she talks negatively, don't reward, don't engage. I know people hate Big Bang Theory, ... | 0 | [
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"Help with Graveyard Shifts I'm starting a new job very soon and I need to be able to change my sleeping schedule. I will be working 11PM-7AM. Any LPTs to help me adjust?",
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"use Aluminium foil on your windows to block out light. Just damp the glass with water and press it on, it stays up pretty well. Hang thick curtains to block any sneaky light and keep breezes from knocking the foil down. Use flux if you're going to want to use your computer when you're home. if at all possible get ... | 0 | [
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"older folks, what did you invest time in that was actually worth it? Get the latest toy and it loses its novelty in a few weeks or months. \n\nChase a higher pay check and you always find yourself wanting more. \n\nWhat are some things that you’ve invested in throughout your life that are completely worth it?",
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"Relationship time with wife and kids.\nBrushing my teeth.\nEating healthy.\nPlaying acoustic guitar.\nIn that order.",
"Hobbies that are about making things: cooking, grilling, gardening, yarn crafts, painting. Making things with your hands is super satisfying and relaxing, and most of my hobbies have a practica... | 0 | [
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"Chronic Back Pain I have chronic back pain, and I'm only 21. I could chalk it up to 7 years of marching various instruments, but the fact of the matter is, I have it.\n\nI'm not exactly sure what the issue is - I get a sort of ache/pain sort of under/behind my left shoulder blade at times. It happens a lot when I'... | [
"When I went to physical therapy for upper back pain, I was told to do the stretches found in the table on [this](http://architecturelinked.com/forum/topics/neck-and-back-pain) page. They should be done daily rather than waiting for the pain to occur. I hope this brings you some relief. ",
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"I don't stutter so much as stop to think about what I'm going to say next. But it often leads to a bad stutter. What I do is think of what I'm going to say before I say it, and as I say it, I focus on the *next* thing I'm gonna say. Keep your brain one step ahead of your mouth. Once you start a word, you'll probab... | 0 | [
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"How to keep a simple conversation going? I've gotten much better with making strong eye contact and speaking clearly(these were my biggest weaknesses) but now when I talk to someone at work for example what I say never goes past 3 sentences. My mind goes completely blank. \"What's up\" \"Hey\" \"Hello\" are defini... | [
"Don’t ask questions that can be simply answered with a singular word or answer. Ask open ended questions that require some thought and insight. \n\nOne of my go to questions is “What has been keeping you busy lately?” This requires the individual to go into further detail and then you can dig for information from ... | 0 | [
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"Organizing Tupperware I've got one cabinet to store all my pots and pans, mixing bowls, strainers, and tupperware. The tupperware is freaking everywhere and taking up a lot of valuable space. Unfortunately, they're all from different eras so the stacking is not so good. Anyone else with space constraints come u... | [
"Throw it all out, donate, give it away, whatever.\n\nBuy the new Rubbermaid stuff where the lids stack and then snap on the bottom of the appropriate dish.\n\nWe replaced all our Tupperware in this fashion for $10 around Black Friday at Sam's Club. I'm sure it would only be around $20 regular price. For that price... | 0 | [
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"Event Planning I'm planning an event and I have tons of anxieties about it. I'm trying to be confident that I have everything ironed out but I'm terrified I'm missing something. What are things I should be thinking about to make this event run smoothly?",
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"Love the answers to this question so far. My random thoughts:\n\nONE: I like to think of events that I am planning as opportunities for people - the host or hostess too - to gather, bond a little as a community, expand their horizons by meeting new people, and to feel a little less lonely after they have left. So... | 0 | [
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"How do you make your 8-hours work not tiring and boring? I'm currently working from home and everyday when I'm about to start to work, it felt like I have to survive another 8 hours of the day again. How do you make yourself motivated to work?",
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"I work in a warehouse doing mindless labor so I pass the days thinking of DnD stories I'd like to create",
"I think we're all going theough hard times. A lot of people and families are suffering right now. \nThinking about that helps me feel not so alone and gives me some strength to get through the day. Basic ... | 0 | [
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"I'm sort of a serial liar, I do white lies when they are not needed to give myself a better image to my friends/colleagues and family, how can I stop this? -e.g. If my GF would ask me what was I doing I would say working on a project instead of saying I binge watched an anime or if my friend of Uni would ask me wh... | [
"These kind of unintentional / accidental / reflex lies come from not being honest with yourself. If you tend to lie about the same things in conversation, sit down and write out a few ideas of what you think is the actual truth. Read them and decide which is the most true. Now you know the truth and aren't lying... | 0 | [
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"How to be less anxious? I have a lot of problems because of it. The main ones are lack of concentration and not being able to finish the things I start. I also end up starting a lot of things, such as courses, projects, but I cant finish them",
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"First off, I don't recommend seeing a doctor for medicine. The medicine they give you will likely be addictive and/or mind-numbing (not in a good way). It may be helpful to see a psychologist/therapist, but I get that the anxiety can get in the way of that, and if you can find this healing within yourself, it will... | 0 | [
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"How do I stop thinking this way? Hey guys, I'm currently a 24 year old majoring in mechanical engineering about to graduate in a month. The problem is with my mental state; I want to sacrifice my life to save someone/people and die satisfied. I've been thinking this way for years and I just can't find anything els... | [
"You should live the life you want to live or die. Your life as well as everyone else's is prescious- you shouldn't be so quick to want to give it up. But if you want to live to do something you love- like saving people- go do volunteer firefighting and see how you like it. You got your engineering degree so you ca... | 0 | [
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"Downloading YouTube videos OR accessing YouTube when it's blocked (more details inside) Hi, all!\n\nI'm a teacher and I need a bit of help. YouTube has videos of some great stuff I would love to show my classes, but many sites are blocked in my district for students and teachers. I have addressed this problem with... | [
"try : http://keepvid.com/ to downloads videos, you might want to install adblock plus if you use firefox or chrome",
"What have you been using? Have you tried pwnyoutube.com aka deturl.com? Change any YouTube video link from YouTube.com/x to pwnyoutube.com/x and you'll be taken to a deturl.com page with many do... | 0 | [
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"High quality clothing Like many products, the quality of clothing has declined. The price has gone down with it, but is this really economical? While I can buy a pair of jeans for as cheap as $30 sometimes, they will last for about a year, and then start to wear out in the seat, develop holes in the crotch, and ... | [
"FYI: The life expectancy for a pair of jeans **(cheap or expensive) is 2 years.** While you may not believe that, based upon your comments, everything including clothing wears out. A car depreciates 30% the moment you drive it off the dealers lot and you were expecting a 100% reimbursement after wearing your jea... | 0 | [
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"How to become faster at tests. When I was in middle school I could probably finish a math test faster than most students and an English test on time. Now that I am in high school I can barely finish Final Exams and Weekly Tests on time and I sometimes need extra time. As far as AP Testing and the SAT/ACT I can bar... | [
"Read the question and all the answers once. If you are positive of the answer or your ability to solve the problem quickly, do so and mark it on the answer sheet. If you are not certain, lightly mark what you think the answer is and place a star in the margin. Move on.\n\nOnce you have reached the end of the test,... | 0 | [
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"Dealing With Oversensitive Apartment Neighbors Hi LPT!\n\nI've lived in my current apartment for about 2 months, and I'm having an oversensitive neighbor issue. This is not my first apartment, but it is my first issue with neighbors. She has already filed a complaint when I ran my dishwasher at 10pm, which I under... | [
"Ignore her, because as long as you give in she will take more and more until you have nothing left to give. People like her are a pestilence in cities and towns everywhere. There is nothing you can do that will satisfy her - nothing whatsoever. Unlike living in a house, you cannot merely build a fence to keep t... | 0 | [
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"how to set up VPN to escape ISPs selling our privacy I don't know how to use a VPN or tor browser. Where can I get a complete fool proof guide for the same? This might be helpful for others too. Thanks. ",
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"The easiest I have seen is Private Internet Access.\n\nCheck out their [Support Page](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/) and watch the videos at the bottom of the scree.",
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"How to be more photogenic as a dark skinned black guy? I recently went to Vegas for the first time and while I found myself behind the camera, I had my supervisor (business trip) take a few of me in various sports like the Bellagio Fountain, and Mandalay Bay. My current camera is a Canon Powershot SX260HS with 12 ... | [
"It's not you. I am also a black man. Don't ever feel like your skin color is a problem. Be proud of the skin you're in. The problem is not you, it's the camera. Most cameras are manufactured to be tailored towards white people. \n\nIn most cases, regular point and shoot cameras have a hard time finding the right e... | 0 | [
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"How can keep spiders out of my house. Also how can i make a natural spider repellent? I recently found 2 large spiders in the house. That may not be that many to some but i'm a moderate arachnophobe so that way to many. Thanks in advance.",
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"the spiders are eating other bugs dude, if spiders are the only ones you have problems with then yeah i guess kill em off, but i think its better to have spiders in your house than no spiders at all ",
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"Usually you get the best offers when you call to cancel. They'll transfer you to a customer retention department where they will ask you why you're cancelling and offer you a bunch of stuff to stay.\n\nIf you're gonna sign up always do it over the phone, not online. Talk to a real person. Tell them that their riva... | 0 | [
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"How to fix the \"zipper erection\" on dress pants Most guys know what I mean, that bump your zipper makes that makes it look like you have an erection but you really don't. How does one fix this?",
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">Most guys know what I mean, that bump your zipper makes that makes it look like you have an erection but you really don't. How does one fix this?\n\nHave an erection.",
"This is most likely due to your dress pants having a higher \"rise\" (the distance from waistband to the crotch seam). Your options are to hik... | 0 | [
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"Packing Efficiently I'm starting to get older and I'm traveling more often. Unfortunately, I only have one big bag that I use for every occasion, whether it be overnight or a two week trip. Also I'm very prone to overpacking... I end up throwing in half my wardrobe if I don't have a plan. Also if I have to bring d... | [
"Keep a log\n\n1. Things you use every trip.\n2. Things you don't use on multiple trips.\n3. Things you wish you had but you forgot.\n\nOnce you get a good dataset, you can start building out based on the type of trip and expected items.",
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"How do you become a wise person? When I listen to some of my classmates sharing their opinions on any topic, such as how to handle a conflict, my mind is just blown away by how so intelligent and wise they sound. They also look at a situation from every different angle as possible whereas I look at the world as th... | [
"Best advice: never be a know-it-all or condescending/pretentious.\n\nOther good advice it to have an open mind.\n\nThe wisest people are always willing to learn no matter who they are talking to and never believe they have mastered a topic. I honestly think 'being wise' is more of a lifestyle than anything.",
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"To remove the tree sap from your vehicle's surface, you can use finger nail polish remover on a cotton ball. Then wipe it down with some warm water. Works for me :)",
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"In my home office, how can I better work in standing position, when the desk is unadjustable? The desk I have in my home office is unadjustable in the height. So my back is often killing me when I use the computer for long periods. \n\nDo you know a tip that makes me able to stand up in a comfortable position and ... | [
"You could keep your current desk and get an adjustable work station that goes on top of the desk, though you'll probably shell out a good $200-300 probably if you want a good quality one, but it sounds like a small price to pay for the health of your back and comfort during your work time. \n\nJust gotta make sure... | 0 | [
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"I'll give you two:\n\nBuild out of appropriate materials. I started mine with [one of these kits.](http://www.homedepot.com/p/Greenes-Fence-48-in-x-48-in-Cedar-Raised-Garden-Bed-RC-4C4/202520884) It lasted about 4 years before it completely fell apart. But it was really easy to remove so consider that too if it ... | 0 | [
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"Writing a book Can anyone who's written a book read by more than their family and friends give me tips for writing a book? I've already got the very beginning, the very ending and two of the major characters fleshed out. I've always been struggling with the middle part and staying inspired to actually finish the b... | [
"Set aside a certain amount of time per day or week to devote to setting up and working on it. If even if you don't get anywhere, get on the computer and write, revise, take notes, do research, freewrite, or just stare at the screen in frustration. Repeat until publication or death.",
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"The best advice given to me was this: when you're on your death bed looking back at your life, what things do you want to have accomplished? If money didn't matter and no dream was to big what would you do? Whatever the answer is to that question do that with every fiber of your being. Make whatever that is your c... | 0 | [
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"Try: \n-working out or performing physical activities 2-3 hours before you begin your nightly routine. \n\n-Avoid eating and hour before you sleep. \n\n-Avoid looking at your phone, tv , or monitor 30 minutes before sleep.\n\nTry these things they should help you sleep through the night.",
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"put another piece of paper under your hand - its what artist's do to not smudge (left and right handed ones)",
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"Air it out with a fan on high overnight. After that, sprinkle liberally with baking soda and it will absorb the moisture and the odor. Vacuum it up after 5 or so hours and repeat.",
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"How to keep a room cool in humid conditions for cheap (cheaper than turning on the ac the entire day) Hi guys! I live in Singapore where temperatures all year are around 30 degrees celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit. To make it worse, my bedroom faces the south side of the island so i get a lot of sun during the da... | [
"Get black out curtains and keep the fan on and rotating. There are DIY hacks for simple stand fans that uses water to help cool down rooms",
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"How to get a friend to stop link spamming you. My friend keeps spamming me with posts from Imgur that I've already seen on Reddit and I don't know how to get her to chill.\n\nAny advice?",
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"Ask her to chill. \n\nBoom. Life pro tip delivered. \n\nFollow up LPT, dealing with problems/issues directly is the easiest, most adult way to take care of it. ",
"You can just say \"haha, yeah, I saw it on reddit earlier!\" \"Oh I saw this one too on reddit today!\" And she will eventually feel embarrassed for ... | 0 | [
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"There's a cricket in my house (in an area I can't really access), and his chirping is keeping me awake I live alone in a two story house. My bedroom is in the basement, and Jiminy Cricket appears to be between the basement ceiling and the first-story floor.\n\nThere's no way I can get up there to track him down, a... | [
"So I was doing some research, you need a turkey, a wasp, a mouse, a cat, a frog, and a lizard. Just put them around the cricket sound they will find it and destroy it. Now for the new animal sounds, you need a dog, a pilgrim, a cat, and a bigger frog. ",
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"How to efficiently use a single-unit (window/wall) air conditioning? Now that the summer is finally upon us here in the midwest, I've been trying my best to keep cool. I did a search for A/C LPTs, but only came up with how to survive *without* air conditioning.\n\nIn my apartment (900 sq. ft), there's only one wa... | [
"I live on the Canadian prairies which is the Canadian equivalent to the midwest. I have no air conditioning and can count on one hand the number of days nights that I really wish I had it. Here is what I do. As soon as it starts getting dark, open every window and door you can and leave them open until approx 1... | 0 | [
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"How to get rid of bed bugs. I recently moved to and old traditional house and I'm having problem with bed bugs. I the first days I had a couple of bites so I thought it was propably a mosquito, but now my body is covered with bites and I feel like everyday is getting worse. \n\nAll advices are welcome but I would ... | [
"Call a pro. Follow all the directions they give you. If you moved in to the problem you likely won't be able to solve it yourself. They have probably infested behind the walls, in the carpet... everywhere. Ugh. Fuck. Just yeah... call someone. Good luck. And if you start to see a relapse, call the pro RIGHT away a... | 0 | [
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"How to clean raw eggs off of paint So things got a little bit wacky over the weekend, and roughly a bakers dozen of eggs were thrown at various walls in my house. I'm trying to clean them now, but the residue has become quite resilient. I used a putty knife to get the chunks off and now there's a hard, shiny fil... | [
"I'm guessing you mean the marks they've left on the paint after you've cleaned off the egg itself? Yeah you can't really remove them, best option is probably touch up paint. This is why when people have their cars egged they Scramble (get it?) to clean it off before it's too late!",
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"preparing for a flight. Not just for long international travels..but for even flights 2-3 hours long.\n\nI just had a big mug of coffee before boarding. Now I think, it wasn't such a good idea.\n\nUpdate: sorry did not have internet till now so could not reply.\nThe flight was not bad, was impatient the hole time ... | [
"Honestly...If you're feeling super anxious order a stiff drink or two to even you out. I know combing caffeine and alcohol isn't always a superb idea but it's better than feeling like you're gonna fucking die for 2 hours. Also I watch TV on my phone. TV distracts me better than a movie for some reason.",
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"How to not overthink things I've been dating a girl for about a year and everything is great. Except one thing. She's open spoken and will say anything without hesitation. I on the other hand think more carefully before I say something and don't want to be controlled by emotions. I tend to overthink small things s... | [
"Consider that you might be 'A Reflector'. This type of person needs longer to assimilate thoughts and ideas. If she is a 'feeler' preference, and you have a 'thinker' preference, consider how to understand her from a technical standpoint, without judging her. Some MBTI testing compatibility may help. Look out for ... | 0 | [
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"Cleaning the last bits of hair from countertops So when cleaning bathrooms in particular there tends to be a lot of leftover beard hair that ends up on the countertop. I'll use my hand to sweep what I can onto the floor but theres always several pieces I miss. When then scrubbing the countertop this hair gets caug... | [
"I use a small section of toilet paper and lightly dampen it with whatever cleaning solution I'm using and use that to \"dab\" up the little pieces I couldn't get with the cloth. With it dampened, the little pieces of lint and hair tend to stick well to the toilet paper. Then just toss it in the toilet and flush,... | 0 | [
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"What to bring to a wake to help the deceased's family My friend's mother just died suddenly, and I want to do something nice for him and his younger siblings. It's just them and their dad now. I was thinking food but I'm not sure what would be best. I also read that sometimes so much food is donated that famili... | [
"Wait until about 4 weeks after the wake, and shower them with food. For me, that was when all the love and sympathy began to disappear and real grieving set in.",
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"How to cope with losing your first pet. Hey all, I [21F] have just decided to put down my cat [Tinkerbell] after finding out she had cancer. She wasn't eating and she knew it was time to go, she was so calm and I was with her until she fell asleep for the last time. I feel like I did the right thing, but I still a... | [
"I can see that people are suggesting getting another pet.\n\nBut you need time to heal before you should do that. If you get another one now, all you will do is compare him with your lost pet. Its not a nice feeling, and may lead to resentment.\n\nHeal, take some time, honor his memory, and then when you are ready... | 0 | [
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"How do I stop my hands from sweating in nervous situations? Always happens to me especially at job interviews or interactions where I have to shake someones hand that's important. It sucks. ",
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"You probably have palmer hyperhydrosis (spelling?). There are dozens of different treatments. Check out r/hyperhydrosis the sweatymod is a great person and runs a fantastic sub. ",
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"How to train your ears to hear better. I have been noticing that sometimes I do not understand some people when they're talking to me. I have to stay asking them again what they're saying. I try so much to actively listen but I still struggle to hear.\n\nPeople with deep voices are an example, I have a hard time l... | [
"What you're describing is a symptom of hearing loss. Hearing loss is very common, but is also very serious and should not be ignored.\n\nYou should make an appointment with an audiologist to have your hearing checked, it sounds like you have pretty severe low frequency hearing loss.\n\nYou should immediately stop ... | 0 | [
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"How to prevent newly dyed tie-dye from fading Recently got into tie-dyeing but I've been having trouble with the colors greatly fading in the first wash. Would like to know how to prevent this.",
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"you need some sort of mordant.. some people use salt, some use vinegar...its typically a brine of some make up... I dunno, find what works best for your dye?",
"hand-wash it, and don't wear it in a situation where it's going to get super dirty. also use better dyes.\n\n",
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"I like to take my time drinking chocolate milkshakes, is there any way to prevent this from occuring? ",
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"See if you can buy Xantham gum to keep it from separating. It acts as a thickener, so you can even make milkshakes with less, or no icecream.",
"It doesn't seem like that big of a problem... I'm pretty sure your milkshake wouldn't taste any different if you did prevent it from occurring.",
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"How to wake up in the morning. I am 17 years old, and if my mother does not yell at me in the morning i just dont wake up. I somehow turn off my alarm in my sleep too.",
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"Place your alarm so the you have to get out of bed to turn it off, once your out of bed it's easier to stay awake.",
"I have done everything I can, but it's futile. I set one of those multiple-alarm,solve math and do a triple backflip to turn off apps once. Woke up two hours late to see that I had somehow remove... | 0 | [
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"how to keep my hands warm? I'm at home and freezing... I'm keeping my legs warm with a blanket, but my hands keep freezing, when I'm using the computer. Mostly my right hand, since it's using the mouse. \nWhat can I do to keep them warm? No gloves would be nice. ",
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"how to stay awake in an early class So I have managed to avoid 8am classes all three years of college (except for my first quarter freshman year), but for my senior year I have signed up for three 8ams, Tuesday through Thursday. I have a really bad habit of falling asleep in class, even if it's at 2pm. What do you... | [
"Eat healthy, exercise and go to bed early the night before. If you do it right, you won't need coffee.",
"Exercise just before the class. Even a brisk walk from the other side of campus will get you out of sleep-walking mode.",
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"How to avoid farting? So i've been in this situation multiple times where it was just inappropriate to let go so i had to hold back which eventually made it worse. \n\n\nBe it a business meeting with customer or out on a date night, my farts are really nasty and i wanna get around without creating more pressure in... | [
"If you don't want to go full keto - figure out what foods cause gas, and avoid them. \n\nCommon gas-producing foods in some folks are milk/dairy products, carbonated beverages (beer, soda), fiber-containing fruit/vegetables (most fruit & vegetables, especially peas, beans - also oatmean and cereals) , certai... | 0 | [
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"How to stop speaking at the same time with someone else New boss at work. For some reason we always speak at the same time and interrupt each other awkwardly. How do I become more aware of when to speak and when not to? Is this something that we will slowly 'tune' to?",
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"Listen to what they are saying instead of speaking.\n\nYou'll have a better response when you do speak. If they don't ever shut up, that is fine too. Those people are annoying to talk to.",
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"How to drink less while on bars and parties? I just cannot control how much I drink (usually beer) when I start drinking. \n\nSometimes nothing happens but eventually I become the annoying person at the parties.\n\nThe things is that alcohol does induce the need to drink more and when we start getting drunk we mak... | [
"If I'm trying to not drink too much I do my best to substitute non alcohol every other beverage. Beer, water, beer, etc. Mix drink, plain soda, mix drink, etc.",
"I'm not sure how old you are, but I used to be in the same boat as you. You don't sound like an alcoholic, but more like a \"problem drinker\" (and ye... | 0 | [
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"How to do laundry effectively in cold water I don't have hot water where I live. There is simply no water heater so all the water is cold/room temperature. I use a top loading washing machine. \nThis usually is OK for coloured clothes, but whites never really stay very white. Also any stains never really come out... | [
"I use cold on my washing machine all the time and never have any issues. Perhaps it's more your machine than the water that's causing the sub standard cleaning ? ",
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"How to work more ergonomically at the office I just started working at an office job a month ago, transitioning from a job where I was on my feet quite a bit. I find my back hurts when I'm sitting around all day working on stuff, especially when I lean in to look at stuff on the screen. Does anyone have any tips t... | [
"Get a standing desk: https://www.google.ca/search?q=standing+desk&rlz=1RMBKJA_enCA573CA573&hl=en-US&espv=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sboxchip=Images&sa=X&ei=K4gJU4TlEIjO0QH1vYCYAQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=672\n\nOr make one with a box on your current desk. That's what I use. ",
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