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"how to memorize data quickly and efficiently I usually have to memorize quite a bit of information for class (language, equations, etc). What is an efficient way to fully commit information to memory?",
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"Picture a \"memory mansion.\" Every room has information in it. Remember how the room looks. When you think of the room, you'll remember the information. This is the method people use to memorize pi, but they have multiple pictures and landmarks, etc. in each room. Saw it on TedTalks.",
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"How do you stop thinking about the worst case scenario? Hi reddit! I have lurked on this subreddit for a couple of months and was wondering if anyone can give me some words to easy my head. For about 2 years now I have had anxiety. Last year it wasn't even that bad but this year it has been really impacting my sit... | [
"You may try desensitizing yourself. Read children's books about sweet and funny mice. Read about the biology of mice and other small animals. Go to a nature museum, a pet store, a lab that uses mice for experiments. Tell yourself that mice in a house are, in a sense, not different from cats, dogs, mosquitos, bir... | 0 | [
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"How to fight the smell of smoking at home I live in a 106 year old townhouse. Both my neighbours on each side are heavy smokers. The dividing walls on both sides are made of brick and are somewhat porous. They let sound through but the worst is the cigarette smell.\nAs I don't smoke, the smell strikes me as horrib... | [
"My brother/sis-in-law bought a house whose prior owners were smokers. They tried *everything* to get the smell out and failed. What eventually worked was they re-painted the walls with special odor-sealing paint and replaced the carpets.",
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"How to store tupperware/ food storage containers. My cabinet with food storage containers is always a mess, and searching for matching lids is a recurring problem. Do you have a clever way of solving this problem? Maybe only purchasing a single type of container, or storing them closed with the lid on?",
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"I had a huge cabinet overflowing with food storage containers. It was such a headache. I threw it all away and got a bunch of those cheap, \"disposable\" ones, all the same brand. I've been using them for literally years now. They are top-rack dishwasher safe. I keep all the bottoms in one deep drawer, and in... | 0 | [
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"How to keep my feet warm and *dry* in the upcoming fall/winter months? I develop terrible chills if my feet get cold or wet, and it makes me miserable for the whole day. I double and triple layer my socks, wear insulated shoes, and keep active, but as soon as a hint of moisture or sweat gets into my socks it stick... | [
"A trick I always used when going snowboarding/skiing is to wear a sock, followed by a plastic bag, followed by another sock. \n\nThe outer sock will get wet, the plastic will keep the inner sock dry, and the inner sock will keep your feet warm.",
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"How to weatherproof slider windows for winter. I live in an apartment and all the windows are the slider types. And there’s a gap and cold air gets in easily. I tried to find examples to see how I can do it and what use as couldn’t find much on the windows I have. ",
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"my dad every winter would put like a layer of plastic wrap over our windows and tape it to the edges. Worked pretty good ",
"Not sure where you live but most hardware stores sell window sealing plastic. You tape the edges of the window and stick the plastic to the tape. Helps a lot!",
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"How to get more friends/more well known? So I'm a Guy going to start his next year of high school soon, and I have this trouble of making friends, and I'm pretty much one of those lonely guys that dont hangout with anybody.\n\nAnyways, is there anyway I could get more friends (boy or girl, any will work) and not b... | [
"Find the kids that run to the cafeteria headfirst with their arms out. Or what I did is join a few organizations that were easy to participate in, and somewhat interesting. I was always the most quiet person, so it takes time. I had a few close friends, and that was enough. It was weird being a senior, and having ... | 0 | [
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"What should I be doing as a first year business student at a university. I am going to university in September, and have been combing over LPT and other sites and my campus for information and tips for going into it but I still feel very unprepared. Nobody in my family has ever gone to university before so I'm ver... | [
"Technology is your friend... Use a calendar and apps like GTasks or Google Keep to keep yourself organized. Use the course syllabus to know what milestones like exams and papers are going to be due when and add them to your calendar now. Get into effective habits now. Don't ignore having fun but keep it something... | 0 | [
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"How do I find new music? Kinda stuck and really careful, conservative music sense. And don't post any automatic song generators, or auto-playlists, just tips on finding music on your own",
"How do I find new music? Kinda stuck and really careful, conservative music sense. And don't post any automatic song genera... | [
"[Music Map](http://www.music-map.com) is a really neat tool that suggests artists similar to those you like.\n\n",
"Try checking out strange genres you've never actually listened to stuff really out there. For example mongolian throat singing or gregorian chants. Check out music from other parts of the world. Ta... | 0 | [
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"making a scratched disk work like new So one of my disks to a game is scratched. It is one of my favorite games, and one of the maps will not load, I think it might be because of a scratch that popped up recently. Any tips out there?",
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"Ok. This has worked for me for a Fear and Loathing DVD and GTA San Andreas, but it might only extend the life a short while, and not at all if the scratch is really bad. Bring the disc to the bathroom, put a good sized dab of toothpaste on the disk and spread it around. Some toothpastes might work better than othe... | 0 | [
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"how do I pass a probation period Tomorrow I'm starting a probation period of 1 week at a Japanese restaurant, it's my first time and the manager know I have no experience so he told me they would teach me.\n\nAny tips?\n\nupdate: got the job thank you guys",
"how do I pass a probation period Tomorrow I'm startin... | [
"Show up early, every day. No matter what, if you have to catch an earlier bus and stand outside the place before they open, do it. ",
"Show up 10-15 minutes early, pay attention to their instructions. Show eagerness to learn, even things you don't necessarily need to know, unless your boss turns out to be one of... | 0 | [
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"Delete old Myspace account when I don't have access to the original email address I found this form that I thought would solve all my issues: https://myspace.com/account/recovery\n\nHOWEVER, my account profile username seems to be all numbers and the form reads it as invalid. I'm at a loss. I can't find a method t... | [
"I have the same issues and all I got by contacting them was some automated reply which contained a link to a form. That form is not really helpful to me since I have no idea which email provider I used back then. cant access account, cant prove its mine",
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"How to touch up Powder Coated Steel? Hey LPT,\n\nI have a piece of equipment which has a lot of scratches on it's black powder coating, and I was wondering if there was a correct way of touching it up since regular paint does not add the same finish. \n\nThe equipment in question is a camera crane, which is basica... | [
"Not really. The upside of powder is how durable it is. The downside, is how durable it is. Super easy to fix while you're coating it, but after that I strip and re-coat any pieces. \n\nIf it's just cosmetic, put some paint on it to prevent surface rust. ",
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"How to read a person's words/actions correctly. I didn't really know how to word the title, and I'm hoping I can better explain my situation here.\n\nI've been hanging out with the same girl every day for the last week, and needless to say I'm interested in her. A lot. I've known her since 7th grade, and now we're... | [
"Its better to shit your pants than to die of Constipation .\nIts risky, but if you make your move right, everything will be good.\nIf you keep waiting, you'll just end up regretting it later\nAll the best man :)",
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"on a job interview, when the interviewer asks you \"what's your expected salary for this position?\" Whats the best way of answering this with out lowballing yourself I've been working as a freelancer for around 5 years now, but as of recently I wanted to try working at a company to get a more stable income. Ive b... | [
"My response to that question is another question: \"What is the salary range for this position in your company and what type of experience would you require for the higher salary range?\"",
"The employer should already know what salary range is appropriate for the job in question. If they ask this question, it ... | 0 | [
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"The best way to wish someone luck Obviously, the normal way is to say 'Good luck' to someone. But what is the best way of saying 'Good luck' without sounding like they need it? Also without saying 'Good luck, not that you'll need it' as that sounds too cliche and not endearing. \n\nFor example, say a friend of min... | [
"You're going to smash it.\n\nDo your thing and you'll be fine.\n\nThis is right up your street, it's just calling your name.\n\nEverything that ever happened has been leading up to this moment, and now the stars align for you to fulfill your destiny.\n\nOk maybe not the last one or two, but you get ma drift.",
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"How to move from friendly acquaintances to friends that actually hang out? I run into this issue a lot. I have people that, when I see in public, I'll stop and exchange pleasantries with but it never goes deeper than that and I find myself at a loss for how to move past just those shallow interactions to actually ... | [
"If you've ever played harvest moon, just do like you do to unlock friendship events. Talk to them periodically like once every other day or so, bring them \"gifts\" (to include laughter, meaningful compliments, and conversations about stuff they care about, not specifically physical gifts), and just wait and see. ... | 0 | [
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"Finding apartments in a different state Well be moving to a different state next month and need to find an apartment but won’t be able to go do tours in person. We’re calling places and will be asking for a video call tour but is there anything to ask specifically, especially since we can’t be there in person?",
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"Good question, have no answers, but do have an alternative suggestion: \n\nSome Airbnb's give significant discounts for long-term rentals. You might be able to stay in one for a month of two for about the same amount you would spend on rent while you look for a more permanent living situation. I've met a few peopl... | 0 | [
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"How to get out of bed on a cold morning. I sleep much better when it's cold, but then I don't want to leave the warm bed in the morning. Any advice for making it a little easier?",
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"I got a high amp digital timer that turns on a small room space heater 30 minutes before my alarm goes off. If you have a small room then it works quite well.",
"keep warm clothes close to the bed. if you're single keep them tucked down by the foot of the bed so they're nice and warm, get dressed under the cov... | 0 | [
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"how to avoid \"buffering\" when giving public speeches. I have trouble with the classic \"so\", \"um\", \"uh\", etc. What should I do?",
"how to avoid \"buffering\" when giving public speeches. I have trouble with the classic \"so\", \"um\", \"uh\", etc. What should I do?",
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"Replace them with silence.\n\nPractice this. Then practice it again. And again. Until it's natural.\n\nSomeone who pauses between thoughts looks like someone who has the confidence to not be talking all the time. They have their audience thinking what they're saying is important because that audience is waiting th... | 0 | [
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"Dating in your teenage years. Ive run out of friends to fancy so I need tips on finding other people to date outside of my friendship zone. ",
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"I didn't seriously date until mid college. There is no need to date - it seems you're trying to invent reasons to. \n\nDevelop friendships. Hang out with a diverse set of people. Learn a bunch of new hobbies. Focus on becoming a better person. \n\nThere is so much more to life than trying to find someone to date j... | 0 | [
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"Daily or Weekly Schedule for living alone I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried this. I am a late 20s professional living solo in an apartment with a dishwasher and a laundry machine. Somehow, dishes pile up, laundry piles up or I end up doing a load at 1am and screwing over my sleep. \n\nDoes anyone have a ... | [
"TL;DR; Do dishes as you use them, and do laundry on Sunday. Never let a dish sit for more then 15 minutes, and don't let your clothes hit the floor.\n\nYou're living solo, so be smart about this. If you use a dish, wash it. Don't let shit pile up for more then 15 minutes. There's really no reason to have dishes s... | 0 | [
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"Get the best sound out of your computer speakers. I have some decent altec Lansing speakers. Two speakers and a subwoofer. I am looking to find what the best balance of speaker volume, laptop volume, treble, and bass is. Also any way that I can just make them better using computer controls.",
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"To set volume:\n\n\n1)Mute laptop\n\n\n2)Crank speakers to max: there will be hiss\n\n\n3)Slowly reduce speaker volume til hiss is gone\n\n\n4)Unmute laptop, set laptop volume to max: there will be hiss\n\n\n5)Slowly reduce laptop volume til hiss is gone\n\n\n6)Look at laptop volume setting: this will be your perm... | 0 | [
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"How to stop being a pessimist. I don't know if this is a common problem with a lot of people on here, and just googling the issue showed me 20,000 websites that pretty much just said take deep breaths, so here I am.\n\n\n\nI wanted to know if anyone had any tips/techniques from personal experience to stop being pe... | [
"When something frustrates you, take a step back from the situation and do a breath count. Up to 10 usually works for me, but more works too. I used to be very easily triggered by a lot of small things, but then I realized how much energy I was wasting on being bent out of shape by such silly things and it helps to... | 0 | [
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"How to Deal With Humidity? I might have to move from CA to a state with less fabulous weather and I am particularly concerned about humidity and heat. How do you deal with it? Any tips specifically to avoid sweating in bed?",
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"Set your bedroom AC a little more chillier than the rest of the house before an hour of going to bed. You'll feel like heaven and if you feel the need use a blanket or duvet.",
"I moved from somewhere very dry to somewhere very humid and I'm not going to lie at first I felt like I was living in a sauna! Eventual... | 0 | [
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"Unclogging a bathroom sink Our bathroom sink is clogged (with hair probably). I have already thoroughly cleaned the plug part but the water stays, it must be clogged in the pipe somewhere. I live in Europe and haven't been able to find one of those cool catepillar-looking things you stick into the drain to pull th... | [
"Vinegar does the trick. On a tablet now but if you google \"unclog bathroom sync with vinegar\" you'll find the solution in results for sure",
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"How to buy shoes without trying them on I know I'm kind of asking the impossible, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to shop for shoes without trying them on. I don't have a car which means my ability to travel is limited and I've been to the mall and a few local shops in town to look at shoes but t... | [
"It always helps to read reviews, sometimes customers talk about whether the shoes are true to size or run big or small. You should also look up measurement charts on the website to make sure their shoe sizes are what you think they are. Hope this helps! :-)",
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"I have a wide circle of friends, but most of the time it's a shallow relationship. How do you connect with people on a deeper level more consistently? **The only friends that I connect with on a very deep level are because we have a long history together** (14 years, 12 years, 11 years, 11 years, 10 years, etc.) [... | [
"I cant count my real friends on one hand. For me, I found my real friends were not from the same social circle. They represent different facets of my personality and each interaction flows in such different ways. I think highlight what do you enjoy what they bring out of you and vice versa. It probably wont be peo... | 0 | [
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"How to be a calm person? If there's anyone I'm envious of, it's people who are always calm and collected in whatever situation you put them into. It's not apathy or their ability to suppress feelings, I don't know how to explain it-- but there really are people that just walks into the room and give off very calm ... | [
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"When someone hands you very tough work or when you are faced with a bad situation, instead of panicking about it and making your brain go haywire, take a moment to inhale deeply and exhale deeply, and make sure you enjoy that process. This helps to relieve all the tension built up within ... | 0 | [
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"New Home Advice Hi!\n\nToday I bought my first ever home, lived with my mum until now (27 years old). I’m very excited and nervous and trying to compile a list of next steps / things to buy etc.\n\nMy request is, what things / tips do you know now that you wish you knew when you moved in to your first home? \n\nI ... | [
"Whenever you can, but quality items (kitchen items, furniture, appliances, etc.). The cost offsets continuously replacing them over the years. If you can't, go with the simple first. ie, washer/dryer without the bells and whistles (the fewer the options, the less items it had to go wrong). Save and replace with ... | 0 | [
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"Become a \"Morning Person\" I hate waking up early. I can never convince myself to get out of bed promptly. How can I change this?",
"Become a \"Morning Person\" I hate waking up early. I can never convince myself to get out of bed promptly. How can I change this?",
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"I also hate going to bed early, however near the end of summer I was training myself to get up earlier and earlier. There are a few tricks to wake yourself up.\n\nBasically what I would do is set my alarm 10 minutes earlier every day. Going to sleep at the same time, but waking up earlier and earlier eventually ca... | 0 | [
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"How to avoid paying bribes demanded by government officials In my country (Trinidad and Tobago), state driving license testers demand a steep bribe, and the police are notoriously more corrupt so reporting is unlikely to help. I don't think I can bear the crisis of conscience involved. Is there any way to get arou... | [
"Not sure hoe it will work for you but in Cambodia, I asked for reciepts. I claimed that I was on a company trip going through customs and that my company would want a record of any of their money spent on this previously unknown extra stamp duty. \nI was told to not worry about it :) good luck",
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"What system do you guys use for managing all your photos? So like most people I have been building up a huge number of photos of my life (trips, events, general life shots etc). \n\nThey're all spread across different computers, smart phones, SD cards etc. Hardly any of them exist in hard copy. \n\nApart from t... | [
"I suggest named, nested folders on a non-OS drive on your computer that is backed up as well as one-way sync to Google Drive for accessibility online. \n\nI use xnView to manage photos and apply metadata (usually just the folder name). Misc photos go in the base year folder and events/trips go in sub folders named... | 0 | [
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"Buying a live Christmas tree for the first time Any tips or hindsight available? We also have two cats, not sure if things can be done in such a way so that the cats will be discouraged from fucking with the tree. ",
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"* Look for a tree that has a straight trunk. It will make it easier when you eventually are trying to get it to look nice in the stand. \n* Get your tree mechanically shook at the farm before you bring it home, if they offer it. The one year we didn't get ours shook a spider egg sack must have hatched cause it was... | 0 | [
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"How do I stop being \"snarky\" when someone is talking to me? It isnt conducive to good conversations or relationships but i cant seem to stop.",
"How do I stop being \"snarky\" when someone is talking to me? It isnt conducive to good conversations or relationships but i cant seem to stop.",
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"Guessing you're young, feels like you know it all and that everything is so simple. A part of aging is realising everything is a complex mess of contradictions and that the world muddles by. Humility is being prepared to listen and weigh up what you hear. Most people will cling to a belief in order to be consis... | 0 | [
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"Remove smoke smell from a car The mechanics who worked on my car before I bought it smoked in the garage and I can't for the life of me remove the smell.\n\nFebreeze worked for a week or so but the smoke smell came back.\n\nPro tips please",
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"Get some Ozium or other ozone spray, they're usually tiny spray cans, available at Wally World, Target, AutoZone, Napa...\n\nSpray the inside of the car for one or two seconds, aiming it away from fabrics, then close the doors and windows and let it sit for a while, I recommend a few hours. Don't be inside while t... | 0 | [
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"What's the best way to mark when clothing items were last worn so I know what I wore too recently to wear again, and so I know what I can get rid of because I don't wear it often? My main problem is that the day when I wear it might be a week or more before it gets washed and returned to my closet.",
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"put all of your clothes on hangers facing the same way then when you wear them, put the hangers the opposite way. This way you can easily visually see which clothes you have not worn",
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"Networking in College I just started my freshman year at college, and I keep hearing the term networking thrown around all the time. I'm not really even sure what it means, how to do it, and how to go about it without being pushy/rude. I know it's important, but no one has ever really explained to me what it truly... | [
"You can start by talking to professors you like or respect after class or in their office hours. If you don't know what to say to them, think of a question to ask them about the course material or their lecture. The better the question, the more you can get them talking and a conversation can flourish. I've fou... | 0 | [
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"how to love yourself? People say that if you want a girlfriend or just friends you have to love yourself first, well, how do I change and start loving myself?",
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"spend sometime alone. take a vacation alone for a week and interact with no one. You'll get to know yourself.",
"One way is to respect others and remember that they are all going through what you're going through in some way or another. Respecting others is honorable and makes you valuable to others since respec... | 0 | [
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"How to stop prank calls I'm in the Military and every time I answer the phone I have a spiel I say that states what unit, rank and name the caller is reaching. \n\nLately I've been getting a lot of calls where the caller hangs up immediately after my spiel. At first I thought it was simply someone who got the wron... | [
"It's just cold calling marketing machines. I get two to three per day on my cell from various states. Answer and they hangup. Call back and it just rings.\n\nI also get them on a local government line at work. Marketers are just going ape shit with their computers.",
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"How to be more Loud and Assertive I find it hard to even say hi to someone in a crowded place since they can't hear me. When I was in charge of kids I had to go to every kid individually to calm down since my voice wasn't loud and assertive enough to grab all their attention. Even when I tried yelling in my room j... | [
"Private voice lessons with a singing teacher will teach you had to breathe/sing/speak from your belly [vs your throat/upper chest ]. It's all about sending the breath up + out from below. Don't worry about the singing part ... it can just be you + the Instructor ... tell them specifically what you're there to do... | 0 | [
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"What's a good excuse to not lend someone my phone when they ask for it? I love using my phone caseless as I never drop it but I don't trust other people to not drop it. ",
"What's a good excuse to not lend someone my phone when they ask for it? I love using my phone caseless as I never drop it but I don't trust ... | [
"I was asked to borrow my phone MANY times when I lived in NYC. Each time I said something like \"sorry, you'll need to ask someone else.\" I don't owe them an excuse for why they can't use my phone. I'd rather be a little cold than have a broken/stolen phone.",
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"Ive just been through something similar. Was seeing someone. Fell hard for her but she left me for her ex.\n\nTime of course helps.\n\nI did all the things that everyone tells you to do. Keep busy, hit the gym, find a new hobby, see friends etc. They all help.\n\nHere is where i was going wrong though until recent... | 0 | [
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"Practice.Practice.Practice.\n\nSpeeches are much easier when you know what you want to say. I also find it helpful to have a notecard with a brief outline and any important notes.",
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"Wallpaper is the bane of my existence. You need hot water and a lot of patience. My aunt adds a little tide to the water which has some merit, it has enzymes, I've read that fabric softener can work too. ",
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"Talk about what's expected fiscally, as far as chores, guests, and what if it doesn't work out. Jot that shit down. Then post it on the fridge so Kevin can see HE AGREED TUESDAY IS HIS NIGHT TO TAKE THE TRASH OUT! TUESDAYS KEVIN! ",
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"for the best way to cost effectively get an elderly loved one to a good long-term care facility My grandma has dementia and she's reached a point where we're trying to figure out what the best process is to get her to a good care facility. Her medicare plan would get her in the facility for about 100 days and we'r... | [
"You'd need to qualify her as indigent and sent to a state run facility. \n\nIts unfortunate, but unless you have serious cash or LTC insurance this is the only option.\n\nI would speak to social services in your state to find out the steps you need to take.\n\nI worked in LTC/AL and anyone's experience can vary d... | 0 | [
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"I have worked with mosquitoes extensively in the lab. Here are your options:\n\n1. Buy a commercial mosquito trap. These can cost hundreds of dollars, and are most useful outside.\n2. Make your own mosquito trap. Google New Jersey Light Trap, and go from there. I would also recommend that you put a small piece ... | 0 | [
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"I have a stainless steel insulated water bottle. Think it was about 20 bucks and it's 750 ml. It will keep ice water cold in non hot areas for days.",
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"Not sure if this will help but a tip I got when I was asking about something similar was to give examples of the experience of the skills that are useful to the job e.g. If you did projects in school - you're used to working as part of a team and learned organisational skills etc",
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"You never get up and think, I’ll pass on going to work today and go tomorrow instead, right? So don’t think of gym time as an option. Decide when you’re going to go and build it into your routine. Accept it as part of your day that’s just as important as the other commitments you can’t back out of. Adjusting my mi... | 0 | [
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"how do I remove baked on grease/food from a glass Pyrex pan? Here's the example: http://i.imgur.com/MW2T0bV.jpg\n\nI've tried some type of kitchen grease remover together with a steel wire pad, it got most off, but there's a lot caked on.\n\nAny other tips of how to avoid this would also be greatly appreciated!\n\... | [
"Having dealt with that a lot in restaurants the easiest way I've found to do it is to let it soak for a lil bit in scalding hot water and dish soap and then hit it with an abrasive pad or steel wool.",
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"Document everything. Keep a record with dates, times, people, etc. Make sure to document what happened, who was involved, what the outcome was, and most importantly, *how it impacted your and others' work*. Most managers won't give a shit unless you can demonstrate exactly why something you perceive as an ineffici... | 0 | [
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"Best way to digitize and catalog a pretty large photo collection? My family has a reasonably large collection of old photographs (my best estimate is around ~1500), some date back to the 19th century which we wish to preserve for future generations. I have a home scanner and HP's software is efficient enough for m... | [
"One option is to buy equipment (such as a photo scanner) and do it all yourself. It's labor intensive, and unless you have a use for that equipment later it may be a big investment for one project. The other option is to send it to a photo scanning service. Many offer touch-ups to enhance the quality of the image,... | 0 | [
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"Not really for TOUGH decisions, but for choosing lunch or similar levels of indecision, a simple way to pick between two and six items is to discretize them into portions of your watch's second hand and let the current seconds count decide. \n\n2: 1-30, 31-60\n3: 1-20, 21-40, 41-60\n4: 1-15, 17-30, 31-45. 46-60\n5... | 0 | [
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"What can I use to remove an ink stain from cotton fabric? I've tried a lot of things... Shout, Oxyclean, Tide bleach pen, vodka, isopropyl alcohol, Fel Naptha, hairspray, even a bleach solution (the stain is on a very light yellow fabric). Any other suggestions?",
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"Have you tried acetone? When I work with that stuff in chem lab, the slightest bit makes my ink all smeary, even if it's permanent ink. \n\nYou can find some in a hardware or paint store, or you might try nail polish remover. Nail polish remover is diluted, so it might not be as effective.\n\nYou might also try hi... | 0 | [
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"when you're desperate to sell stuff online, what do you do when nobody is biting at anything? I'm selling things more than half priced their original price, some things having online been used once or twice. I need the money and I need to declutter my home. But nobody seems to be showing much interest.\n\nI have a... | [
"Lower your prices. Things are worth what people will pay for them, not what you think people should pay for them. Someone may come along eventually that's willing to pay what you're now asking, but if you need them sold now, you have to sweeten the deal.",
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"How to congratulate and tell someone they look good after losing weight, without implying that they looked awful before. ",
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"Honestly, I'd rather not hear any **unsolicited** comments on my body unless you're my SO, my best girl friend, or my doctor.\n\nIf you feel like you must say something, a simple \"You look much happier\" or \"You're glowing\". You might mention that their hard work is paying off, and that you support their decis... | 0 | [
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"How to thank someone for gifting you money? I recently was gifted money from my aunts, it's kind of alot and came by suprise. I really don't know how to respond and thank them. So any advise how to respond to this gift is appreciated.\n\nThanks for your time :)",
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"Dear Aunt Edna,\n\nThank you so much for the thoughtful gift, green is always the right color, and Ben Franklin is always my best friend. \n\nHappy 2017,\nLove,\nBilly the Official Pizza",
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"Keeping cool while you sleep without air conditioning. So It seems that there is no AC in my apartment and it has been fairly warm all day and night. During the day I can learn to manage; pool, Starbucks, sweat, etc. But during the night its almost hard to fall asleep. What can I do when a fan won't cut it?",
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"Take all of the contents(Including shelves and drawers) out of your fridge. Coldest room in the house.",
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"It won't stop them, but make sure you have home insurance and take an inventory of everything in case you need to make a claim.",
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"I find I am a person who cares too much. I'm a terrible empath. I can be paralyzed by the amount of people who die due to this or that, the amount of negativity in the world, hatred, etc... What helps me is to focus on direct actions I can make to fight what I hate in the world. I can't stop ISIS alone, a reformed... | 0 | [
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"How to leave messages to your friends in case you die unexpectedly, without them knowing the messages exist before that? ",
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"You haven't gotten good enough answers the last 4 days of posting the same question a couple times each day then deleting it? Hopefully someone tells you something you'll use soon so we can all stop reading this multiple times. Have a nice day",
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"That's playing whack-a-mole.\nIt's weird but your body always finds a way to show the anxiety. If you remove one expression another one pops up (grimacing, voice tone, blushing).\n\nBest way is to embrace it. Be comfortable with sweating. Don't fight it. It's how i beat anxiety, by being comfortable being anxious.... | 0 | [
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"How can I keep a cool head when getting into heated discussions with my boss or coworkers? I always feel like I start saying things I shouldn't or my mind goes blank and I can't articulate what I need to. ",
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"Why are conversations heated in the first place?\n\nThe tip I'd give is to avoid getting into heated discussions.",
"He wins when you get upset. Bullies enjoy making others upset and will continue to do it as long as he knows it bothers you. The trick is to not let him know it bothers you. This can be very diffi... | 0 | [
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"I don't know any good programs, but you can really work on it without any actual programs. It will be painful at first, you will type a lot slower, but it will be worth it.\n\nForce yourself to type properly and hold yourself to it. \n\n* Don't look down. Keep your eye on your screen. Only look down if you really ... | 0 | [
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"How to cool one room with two fans, when it's hotter outside than inside? I am staying in a partially built house in Florida with no AC and two fans (and one window and one door, plus a ceiling fan). I really only need the one room cool while I sleep (during the afternoon because I work overnights). I've tried dif... | [
"Just go out and buy a 5000 BTU window AC. \n\n$120 is all that separates you from being comfortable while you sleep. You're in Florida, when you no longer need the unit, sell it - someone will purchase it as you complete clicking the 'submit' button.\n\nConversely, you can try to defeat physics and cool the room w... | 0 | [
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"Prevention: use a straw (look at getting your own paper straws if heat is an issue. \nSolution: see a pro, don't go too crazy. \n\nAlso, maybe cut back a bit. ",
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"Well you could get a box fan and set it on high to produce white noise. That plus some earplugs should seriously minimize the impact.",
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"Dermatillomania (also known as excoriation disorder or compulsive skin picking) is a recognized disorder. It is a body-focused relative disorder. On the Canadian BFRD Support Network's website (www.canadianbfrb.org), people share their coping mechanisms. You can also check our /r/compulsiveskinpicking, /r/calmhand... | 0 | [
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"I don't remember who said it, Marie kondo or someone else, but \"don't put it down; put it away\" don't put anything in a temporary place \"just for now I'll pick it up later\" is just making more work, more mess, more clutter, more filth. If it's clothes, don't put it on the floor or chair or wherever, put it in ... | 0 | [
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"Stuff two pillows into a single case and then shove it between them, i used to do this when i traveled to lan parties with my monitors.",
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"Not so much a lesson as child management-- if my kids started tantrumming I would just tell them they weren't allowed to have a tantrum in that room for some made up reason. They had to go to a different room for the tantrum. Usually by the time they got there they had forgotten to be upset.",
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"I just rehearse why I'm going to say to people, like think out how the conversation might go and try to be ready for what they might say with a logical answer. Other than that think about dead puppies or something, that's what I do when I try not to laugh. ",
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"Tucking in a dress shirt without it being loose Looking for a way to tuck in a dress shirt where the side are both narrowed and not loose. Also, having it stay like that for a long time. Most of the time my shirts come out and closely resemble a muffin top with clothing.",
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"ScottSEA has half of your solution, shirt garters will keep the tail tucked.\n\nThe other part is your shirts don't fit. The weird thing about men's shirts is the \"standard\" cut is straight box shaped from the armpits down...most men taper from chest to waist. That's why you get the muffin top. \n\nSo you sho... | 0 | [
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"How to read better and actually understand the content So I found a thread on how to read faster. That was great. I realized that lately, my school readings (which are a ton of business books, articles and journals) do not actually stick to me. I can't seem to absorb most of the concepts or ideas and I feel like I... | [
"The best tip I ever received on reading was to summarize each paragraph after you read it. This is what has gotten me through my business degrees and now my law degree without having to reread everything to remember what it said.",
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"Hand them a beer, light up a joint, sit on the front porch with them and you don't talk. Just be there. ",
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"L-Theanine is really good at removing any jitters from caffeine and can also make your hands steadier by itself. ",
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"I would say try this it might help with a few of those issues\n\n[Social Fixer](http://socialfixer.com/)",
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"Take the biggest breath you can. Hold it for 10 seconds. Breath in a little bit more. Hold for 10 seconds. Breath in a *teensy* bit more, hold for 5-10 seconds.\n\nHiccups gone!",
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"How can I keep the side windows of my vehicle from fogging up? I have a car with the Winter Package so keeping the windshields and mirrors clear is fine. But when I have to merge on the freeway and I look over my shoulder through a foggy window, it's kind of a pain.",
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"First clean your back windows inside and out.\n\nSecond, start your car and let it warm up a little so the engine is hot and your car is starting to blow hot air before you go.\n\nThird, and most important, turn on your AC when you have the defog going. This will help draw extra moisture out of your car and defog... | 0 | [
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"If someone asks you for the time expecting you to take out your phone so they could snatch it, what should you do? ",
"If someone asks you for the time expecting you to take out your phone so they could snatch it, what should you do? ",
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"whenever a complete stranger out of the blue appears out of nowhere to ask for the time and I don't have my phone out, I just say \"Sorry, I don't know\" - is it really worth trying to fight for a phone when you probably don't have one?",
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"How to delete everything on HDD except Windows? Hi. I have an old computer that I want to use to play games, but I can't because it's too slow to play them, Does anyone have a program that will delete everything on an HDD except Windows itself?",
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"It might be worth upgrading to windows 7\\8 as Microsoft will be stopping all security updates for xp very soon. You could always ask a friend to see if they have an xp disk or download an ISO image and mount it to a CD or memory stick in order to install it. ",
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"How to make your box spring stop squeaking When my \"friend\" comes over and we \"wrestle\" my bed squeaks so much so I would like to know how to make it stop! Thanks in advanced!",
"How to make your box spring stop squeaking When my \"friend\" comes over and we \"wrestle\" my bed squeaks so much so I would like... | [
"WD-40\n\n\nBut seriously, don't use spring box. Here in Europe you have almost no chance of seeing one but we sleep well without it :P\nIt looks like this:\nhttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ce/49/d9/ce49d9518959573e6f0dd8a2211d8837.jpg\n\nFor sime time in my life i didn't even used this, i just place... | 0 | [
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"getting out stuck mucus? This happens sometimes when i get colds and when its stopped on its track. Few days after that I would have this feeling that i have stuck mucous.. Is there some things you can do to let them all out?",
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"This thing:\nhttp://c1.q-assets.com/images/products/p/ane/ane-001_1z.jpg\n\nIt's the same idea as a neti pot but easier to use.",
"Gargle warm salt water (don't swallow) at least 2x per day. Try the Netty pot also. Finally, if you don't already, brush your teeth in the shower. You can get way back there and... | 0 | [
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"I’m a lifeguard that wakes up at 4am to go to work. For the most part I feel awake, but I have the strong urge to move and stretch. What exercise and stretch routine can I give myself before every rotation on break and keep myself awake? ",
"I’m a lifeguard that wakes up at 4am to go to work. For the most part I... | [
"[Dr. Stuart McGill's big 3](https://www.google.com/search?q=dr+stuart+mcgill+big+3&oq=dr+stuart+mcgills.big&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30l4.5697j0j1&client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&chrome_dse_attribution=1)",
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"how to deal with mold and condensation My apartment has really bad airflow (one window in the living room, one in the bedroom, both facing north) and the closet is nested within the bathroom. The vent is really crappy, and lots of moisture gets trapped. I've been having mold spots along the window sill, and the cl... | [
"First, remove wallpapers if there. Check the paint, remove latex-based paint, use limepaint, latex-based paint is like a plastic bag and mold loves it. Dont dry your clothes and stuff inside, also keep your windows open. Do it three times a day, wide open but only for say three minutes. That should do it :)",
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"How to Evenly Cook a Hot Pocket Every fucking time i tried to eat this glorious Jesus food, the center is as cold as a nordic giants dick, but the outsides are hotter than satans anal chasm. How do I evenly cook this Jesus food?\n\n",
"How to Evenly Cook a Hot Pocket Every fucking time i tried to eat this glorio... | [
"If you have the microwave plate, put it in between the outside edge and the middle. Heating areas in the microwave are not distributed evenly, so some spots are colder than others, namely the middle, sometimes. \n\n1:45 is usually perfect for any kind if Hot Pocket I make, including the no-sleeve pretzel ones. May... | 0 | [
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"How do I get a string back into the waistband of pajama bottoms? It came out in the wash and won't go back in ",
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"How do I get a string back into the waistband of pajama bottoms? It came out in the... | [
"Use a safety pin, pin it on the end and use that to weave it through the little tunnel of fabric. Probably can use a large paperclip as well.",
"Pull it all the way out first. Then open up a wire coat hanger and make a small blunt loop on one end. (basically just fold a bit over and pinch it tight with pliers), ... | 0 | [
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"Best action to take after dropping your phone in water? My friend dropped her phone in the sink, and had no idea what to do. She had to get it replaced. I've heard that you should put your phone in a bag of rice, but I have no idea.\n\nAny experts know what's the best thing to do?",
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"Put it outside over night in a bag of rice, the rice will attract asians and they'll fix it for you\n\n^^Just ^^kidding ^^leave ^^it ^^in ^^a ^^bag ^^of ^^rice",
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"How can you make another person's day? A classmate, colleague, family member, stranger, student — it might sound strange, but I would love to collect a few ideas. I want to make others' lives a little lighter, if at all possible.",
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"I travel alot for business and I find talking to people kindly and with respect makes most people's day. Saying good morning/afternoon/evening or yes, no sir or ma'am makes everyone feel on equal footing. You never know who has had a bad day and treating everyone like they matter goes a long way.",
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"How to become more goal orientated? I have an incredibly hard time working towards my goals and following through with personal objectives due to a lack of motivation and a distracted mind. My anxiety sure doesn't help either. \n\nAny tips on how to get past this?",
"How to become more goal orientated? I have an... | [
"Write them all down. Break them up into sub-goals. This will help you make an action plan and is really motivating when you start to see some accomplishments getting crossed off the list.\n\nI haven't done that myself in a while. Think I will start one today as well! :)",
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"Simple habits to extend the life of a laptop What are some things I should do on a regular basis to keep my aging laptop running smoothly?",
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"The key is to not let laptop overheat for too long. The cooler it stays the longer parts will last. So practically if you are using it for a purpose that gets it to heat then consider adding a simple usb laptop cooler fan under it for that time. In the long run it will prolong the life of a component that may malf... | 0 | [
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"How to avoid oversleeping? Hi! First time posting over here so I hope I'm not breaking any rule.\n\nThis semester I'm attending college in the afternoon since in the morning I'm working. I get to work at 9 am and since the workplace is really near to my house (10 minutes walking) I wanted to make my mornings more... | [
"Put your alarms the other side of the room so you have to get out of bed to turn them off.\n\nUse an annoying alarm with a puzzle you have to solve before you can silence it. \n\nIs that enough sleep for you? Personally 7 hours isn't enough, I need 9 before I can wake up human. Also if I'm dehydrated I wake up muc... | 0 | [
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"How to prevent living alone from being so lonely? Moved ~45 min away to a bigger town after a breakup. Due to the circumstances of the breakup, unexpected move, and so on, money is incredibly tight. I'm not 21 until November, so it eliminates a lot of social possibilities. I've been going to the gym a lot but it o... | [
"Find a place to volunteer, Fire department, Animal shelter or Museum, whatever meets your interest. You can also look at Volunteermatch.org. I was a volunteer at our local Fire department, I met many great people, even my future wife.",
"aside from going out, you gotta try to decorate your place a little. i like... | 0 | [
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"In America, how can you tell if a police office/other official demanding to come into your house is fake/is using a fake ID? Are there better moves than declining to let him in and calling the local police? ",
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"If you ask to see the badge/ID the officer is carrying you can ask 911 dispatcher whether this is accurate. However I’d be weary that the officer could get pissed - don’t take my ideas as legal advice.",
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"Study Music that I Enjoy Listening to Regularly First off, I am new to this subreddit so I apologize if this has already been requested. I am looking for study music but whenever I listen to it all I can think about is listening to music that I like (not ambient/classical). How can I select music of my preference ... | [
"Spotify has some decent playlists with an ambient/study tag. Also, I would recommend chillout if classical is not your preference.",
"Well, without knowing what music you like, this is a bit difficult to address. \n \nHowever, I started getting into Jazz & Blues while looking for music to study to. Miles Davis... | 0 | [
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"How to guess better on multiple choice exams This is probably a dumb request, but I'm curious if anyone can enlighten me on guessing better/smarter on a standard MC question (A, B, C, D answer choices).",
"How to guess better on multiple choice exams This is probably a dumb request, but I'm curious if anyone ca... | [
"The answer to this depends on what you're looking for:\n\n1) A method to improve your odds when picking answers at random.\n\n2) A method to improve your odds by eliminating some choices through educated guessing, logic or reasoning, and then picking from the remaining answers at random.\n\nIf it's 1, then there's... | 0 | [
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"How can I stop myself from dissociating 24/7? Been dealing with it for a year or two now, and only became self aware of it in the past month. I really want to be done with it, I want to feel normal.",
"How can I stop myself from dissociating 24/7? Been dealing with it for a year or two now, and only became self ... | [
"Youre not alone, not that its supposed to make you feel better, but just saying, i would like some advice too, dk if thats the right place to ask for",
"Learn about grounding techniques and practice them. Keep a list of them with you at all times and use as needed.\n\nIf you’re able to find a psychologist with e... | 0 | [
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