We love an easy win: Here are ten of them
Summer felt like a good time to share a few of our favorite life hacks.
Nothing life-changing.
Just little things that make life feel a bit easier.
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The driveway pause
Sit in your car for one minute before going inside. It turns out switching between doctor, mom, partner, and human is a real transition.
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Write it down
If you keep reminding yourself not to forget something, just write it down. Your brain deserves better jobs.
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The 10-minute rule
Don't commit to the workout, the cleaning, or the project. Commit to 10 minutes. Starting is usually the hardest part.
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Put it on the calendar
A task with a scheduled time is much less stressful than a task floating around your brain all week.
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Leave five minutes earlier
Few things improve your mood faster than not rushing.
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Keep a "Things That Went Right" note
Your brain is already collecting evidence for everything that went wrong. Give equal airtime to the other team.
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Borrow someone else's calm
Call the friend who always makes everything feel more manageable. Sometimes we don't need advice. We just need their nervous system.
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Respond to dramatic thoughts with "Hmm"
Not every thought needs a debate. Sometimes a simple "hmm" is enough.
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Move the thing closer
Want to read more? Put the book on the couch. Want to drink more water? Put the water bottle where you'll see it.
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Go outside for two minutes
Fresh air is underrated.
Those are a few of our favorites.
