used to roll out of bed and start working in my pajamas, thinking it was a perk of working from home. But over time, I realized it was affecting my motivation and focus. One day, I decided to dress up like I was going to a real office, and surprisingly, it made a huge difference. It helped me get into a more professional mindset, and I found myself feeling more energized and productive throughout the day. Now, it's a daily habit, and I’m convinced that something as simple as getting dressed can really boost your work-from-home game.

Anyone else noticed a difference with this trick, or have other tips for staying motivated at home?

washing and putting my laundry away is an arduous chore for me, but the process has been simpler since purchasing some laundry bags. I use one bag for my socks and one bag for my underwear. I keep the bags next to my laundry basket and just put my dirty clothes in their respective place at the end of each day.

This has relieved the mental load of doing laundry tremendously.

Now, when washed, I only immediately need to worry about folding a few pants, shirts, and sweatshirts (approximately 10-15 pieces of large garments).

Instead of also needing to pick apart, organize, fold, match, and put away an additional 28 pieces of small garments (2x underwear per day, 1x sock pair per day = 28 pieces per week), these are already organized and kept separate to deal with when I am ready. Then, when I have the mental energy to do so, matching and putting my socks together is a breeze, and I can just dump my clean underwear into a drawer!

Put simply, separating those pesky little garments in the beginning of the laundry process allows you to break up the task of "doing laundry" into smaller, more manageable tasks, that may help to make the process easier to start, more efficient, and overall more successful for you!!!

What other tips do you have for a girl who hates laundry!!!

It's always great to get people excited enough to vote but some states have specific rules where you might get into trouble taking selfies in or near the ballot boxes. Link for more info but copy/pasting the relevant bits:

• Examples of states permitting ballot selfies:
  • Alabama enacted SB 128 (2019) specifying that voters are prohibited from taking photos or revealing the content of another voter's ballot, but are permitted to take photos of their own ballot and share that photo on the internet.
  • California enacted AB 1494 (2016) repealing a 125-year old law barring voters from showing people their marked ballots. It specifies that "a voter may voluntarily disclose how he or she voted if that voluntary act does not violate any other law."
  • Colorado passed HB 1014 (2017) repealing the ban on voters disclosing the contents of their voted ballot.
  • Hawaii lawmakers passed HB 27 (2016) allowing voters to distribute or share a digital image of the voter's own marked ballot via social media.
  • Nebraska permitted ballot selfies as a provision of LB 874 (2016) that specified a voter may voluntarily photograph his or her ballot after it is marked and reveal the photograph to another person.
  • Oklahoma enacted HB 1259 (2019) to allow disclosure of voted ballots in digital photographs.
  • In Oregon, all voting is done through mail-in ballots, which voters are free to photograph. A state law prohibiting showing a marked ballot to another person was repealed by in 2014.
  • Pennsylvania law (Penn. State. Tit. 25 § 3530) prohibits someone from allowing his ballot "to be seen by any person with the apparent intention of letting it be known how he is about to vote." However, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general, taking a ballot selfie is allowed, and a 2016 memo from Pennsylvania officials noted that court cases have established voters' First Amendment right to take a picture of themselves voting.
  • Utah HB 72 (2015) changed the law to allow for individuals to take, share or publish a photograph of the individual's ballot, but makes it a misdemeanor to take a photograph of someone else's ballot.
• Examples of state policies restricting ballot selfies:
  • Arizona passed SB 1287 (2015) that prohibited photography within a 75-foot limit around polling places, making voting booth ballot selfies illegal; however voters are permitted to take photos of their own ballot outside of a polling place.
  • Indiana SB 466 (2015) permitted voters to use cell phones at the polls as long as they weren't disruptive to the process, and also specified that voters could not take a digital image of the voted ballot while in a polling place or distribute or share the image by social media. However, a federal judge barred the state from enforcing the law, reasoning that a photo of one's ballot is constitutionally protected speech. Ballot selfies were therefore permitted in the 2020 Presidential Election.
  • New Hampshire SB 29 (2021) prohibits any person from taking or causing any photograph to be taken within the guardrail that captures another voter or another voter's ballot. It establishes a committee to study post-election audit counting devices.
  • Texas law (Tex. Election Code § 61.014) bars wireless communication and recording devices within 100 feet of the polling station, so selfies are not allowed.

If your packages keep going missing have the sent to the post office for pickup. I Canada we have Flex delivery so it notifies me when it is ready for pickup and I don't have to worry about any porch pirates.

I spent ages trying to find some slippers that would fit properly but they would always start falling off my feet off after a few steps. Boot slippers cover more of my leg so they never fall off and they're really comfy.

If you need more access through door ways in your home, offset hinges are a game changer.

They give your door way about an inch more width of space. My son’s power chair couldn’t fit through the doorways before but with these hinges, he’s able to get in and out of the bathroom easily! ☺️

They are easy to install and much more cheaper than installing a whole new door frame!!

Early and frequent flushing has multiple benefits: 1. Reduces smell (get rid of that shit) 2. Reduces chances of waste clogging or sticking to the bowl (don't let that shit sit) 3. Reduces downstream impact in pipes (too much shit causes other bad shit)

I have an anecdote for each, but in short:
1&2. my date "had a push", not only did it clog and I had to help, it also stunk up the bedroom and caused a lot of embarrassment
3. We had roots growing in old pipes, yes there's a bigger problem to fix but the issue didn't happen as often as when solid waste was flushed separately from TP

So, I just found this out.. get the PayPal debit card. Put your rent amount in there, the debit card gives cash back on groceries. Go to Walmart H-E-B Kroger ect and get a cashiers check. BOOM 5% cash back, used this to pay tickets too. Got 50 bucks back on my rent and like 20 on tickets. Just thought I'd share cause it's really cool

"Don't let them get to you" "Don't let it bother you" "Be grateful for what you have"

All of these seem helpful but can set up for further frustration. Aiming for a decrease in the reaction or maybe a different reaction is far more achievable and, more importantly, sustainable.

As an example, people are criticizing something about you. While it'd be great to not care at all it's totally fair and valid to still be annoyed, frustrated, or perhaps sad that that situation is happening. But aiming for complete indifference sets up opportunity for the feeling to remain but now with more frustration and disappointment in yourself.

In the U.S, nutrition labels can round small amounts of calories down to zero. For example, a product might list "0 calories" per serving, but each serving can still contain up to 4 calories. Over hundreds of servings, this adds up to significant hidden calories. Always check the serving size and total weight to calculate the real impact, even when the label claims it's calorie-free.

If you’re caught in a quiet place (lecture, meeting, etc.) with no way to grab a snack, and your stomach’s ready to embarrass you, try this: push your abdomen outward, as if you’re bloating it slightly. Sucking it in just intensifies the rumbling. By relaxing and gently expanding your stomach, you actually relieve some of the pressure and cut down the noise. It won’t fill you up, but it can save you from that awkward attention when eating isn’t an option.

I am beginning a full ten days off work today (including weekends). I'm in the middle of planning my wedding and I've just finished a big work project.

How do I fully disconnect from work/wedding stress in the next ten days? What are some things you've done on your leave that have helped you unwind?

That way you don't have to deal with the hassle of returning it

My fiance saw an idea about contacting companies to let them know of our upcoming celebration of getting married. She would email a couple dozen companies that we had interest in, telling a little about ourselves, that we were getting married, and how much we liked X, and...

Lo and behold, they're emailing us back, asking us for an address to send goodie bags, gift bags, cookware sets (400 dollars!!!) etc!

I posted this after Hurricane Ian, remains true now. After massive hurricanes like Milton and Helene, thousands of cars will have flood damage and be totaled. A lot of those cars will be transported far away and auctioned off to dealers and not have their titles transferred to a “salvage” title. If you’re in the market, make sure to inspect the car you’re looking at very closely for water damage, or hire a professional to do a “pre-purchase inspection”

It's too easy to misconstrue someone.

Seriously, stop it.

Disclaimer because this is the internet: no, this isn't fool proof. Yes, there are times you want a conversation documented. Yes, I understand it's easier for many people and that's kinda the issue. Text makes it easier to say all kinds of shit we would never say to someone face to face or even over the phone.

Assuming you are from the US it is beneficial to check the status of travel to countries you’ve never been to. They are rated from 1-4 by the US government.

1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2: Exercise increased Caution 3: Reconsider Travel 4: Do Not Travel

There are some unexpected things in every category. Some are obvious but some are not. Please be safe when you travel especially with current events!

Better safe than sorry, I’ve heard too many horror stories, personally I would never travel anywhere past a level 2, but I also have low risk tolerance.

Just a good resource to have!

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html

LPT Request. I have a ton of change. I’ve heard that banks won’t take it anymore. Even if it’s rolled (mine isn’t). Coinstar takes a pretty big commission so that’s no good. Other than paying for every day things with it, how do I convert it to bills.

Over the last few months, I’ve seen a lot of discussion online in regards to The Work Number. If you haven’t heard - this is sold by Equifax, to recruiters and verification services, to provide them with your past salary information, employment history, business income, etc.

While doing research on this, I created a Compendium of everything TWN related, including:

• Where does the data come from?
• Step by step instructions on how to freeze your TWN
• Reasons to give when a recruiter asks about your frozen TWN

Please, if you don't know what the TWN is, please learn about it and freeze it! Even if you aren't lying or doing overemployment. For example, they've even convinced QuickBooks to sell them data on how much money your small business makes.

Won't give the whole story but had to help a neighbour today and it was a nightmare trying to get hold of anyone like their children or carers etc. I'm not saying it needs to be a flashing neon sign, just a note on the fridge door or something would be enough.

Just went to McDonalds and took a moment to price compare because their prices are ridiculous.

Double Cheese burger meal with Medium fries and coke - $5.00

Big Mac meal with Medium fries and coke - $9.50

Got the Double cheeseburger meal with Big Mac sauce (yes you can add that) and saved a 52% markup on essentially one extra piece of bun.

(Yes I know, I can’t wait for the comments of “Real LPT, don’t go to McDonalds.” You’re hilarious.)

Instead of trying to build a new habit from scratch, attach it to something you already do without thinking.

For example, if you want to start reading more, make it a habit to read for 10 minutes right after brushing your teeth at night.

By linking new habits to established routines, it becomes easier for your brain to accept the change.

This concept is used by high-performers to compound small actions into long-lasting behaviors.

It’s a simple way to make others feel valued and improve your relationships, take it from a 23F who is always surrounded by other girls

If you are on well water then you lose water when you lose power. Not being able to flush toilets is an awful thing to add to no AC when the power goes out. While the power is still on, go fill those tubs now. Good luck everyone!