Tell me your life's top tip

[browniesandcakes]

I'll go first....

If you are feeling low, do something for someone else. Not because you have too, but because you can. I promise you will walk away feeling more inspired than you did before! Just be kind in life, it's so rewarding.

Just keep going.

It will get better but if it seems all too much, then just focus on putting one foot in front of the other.

Ditch diwt culrure.
Eat all foods allow all foods without exception.
Accept yourself.
Your body is not your worth but dang is it worthy anyway WHATEVER IT'S SHAPE OR SIZE.or colour.
Clothes are made to fit you not you them.
You want the cake eat it.then your body learns it's not in scarcity mode.craving hone satiety complete...on with your day.
Be kind.
Smile at people as u walk by.it makes them feel needed.good.might change thete day even save it.

8 top not 1 - but I think this article is worth sharing.

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/sep/04/oliver-burkemans-last-column-the-eight-secrets-to-a-fairly-fulfilled-life

Don't get caught

This tip changed my life, I discovered it as a cleaner and always share it on threads like this.

Use a slightly damp piece of old towel to clean off limescale on shower doors, taps, tiles etc. If you do it regularly, even the most limescaley things will end up sparkling - it's one of the reasons people loved my cleaning.

They are also great for cleaning mirrors and windows to a perfect sparkle with no smearing - for dirty windows I tend to use one wet piece then go over with a dry one.

And if the towels are a bit 'hard' from washing, that's even better - I deliberately don't use softener or tumble dry my cleaning towels.

It sounds so ridiculous, but it saves so much time and makes it much easier to have things nice.

Does it matter what colour the towel is @ChristmasFluff ? I have lots of old towels that are now too manly even for the dog.

Thanks for the cleaning tip, Christmasfluff. It is good to know as I had unwittingly stumbled on this using my face towel (which has now turned into a hard rag) to wipe down glass, mirrors and bathroom surfaces. I do love a clean sparkly streakfree surface.

Always ask for at least three pieces of advice.
Be brave be different never compromise your values.
Always save for a rainy day.

It’s ok to be your own person and not feel the need to follow the crowd and be mates with everyone.

Are you a spammer R2G?

You don't need to be strong to open a jam jar. Just whack it with the handle of a knife to break the vacuum and it'll open easily.

(On the side of the lid)

Or strongly tap the side of the lid against a chopping board. Pop!

Always do 2 step verification for anything that involves parting with your money or that sounds too good to be true.. ask yourself if you are really talking to someone genuine from a company or someone you know if it involves giving personal info or money. Check credentials even if you feel it’s being ott. Scammers can be lurking around any corner and often catch you off guard..and they are getting more and more sophisticated at it..

...or gently slide the very tip of a knife under the rim of a lid and twist VERY slightly to break the vacuum. Love these tips!

All screw top bottles can be opened usin old fashioned hinged nut crackers.

Don't worry about the future because if you do then you can't enjoy the present.
Instead of trying to put someone in their place try actually putting yourself in their place.

Crap post and wrong board but you knew that didn't you.

You can learn something from anyone.

No one is either above or below you.

Your body allows you to live your life and do the things you do. Cherish and respect it, take care of it.

You might compare yourself or envy others for eg their looks, but they might feel the exact same way about your looks.

When you come across something that scares you or makes you feel uncomfortable, think back to all the difficult stuff you’ve ever been though. Is this new thing bigger than all of that put together? Probably not! You have already overcome so much, you can overcome this too.

Keep a stock of unaddressed greetings cards and gift cards at home for when you need a last-minute gift for someone but don’t have time to buy anything. If the expiry date is getting close on one of the gift cards, just use it to treat yourself!

Bend your knees, not your back.

Learn some martial arts/self-defence moves. You don’t have to train to be a blackbelt, just know how to block and counter, even just a simple move can be extremely useful in a risky situation.

If you can help it, never spend your entire paycheck so you will always be building up savings even if it’s in irregular amounts.

Wear a plaster on the back of your heel when you wear new shoes the first couple of times, so you don’t end up with blisters.

If you’re going to take your kids to a crowded place, prepare a wristband for them with your info/ phone number on there in case your child gets lost.

Build bridges, don’t burn them

I love all of this

Absolutely agree with all that MsDirection. I could at 47 still be studying physics and would still never understand it.

There’s an old Chinese saying, ‘Never name the well at which you will not drink.’

Quite right, @MsDirection. To this I will add an Irish proverb: "Pray for potatoes with a hoe in your hand." Be ready for the opportunity. If you want that IT entry job, do those coding and website courses. Would-be nurses and allied health, do your advanced first aid. Chefs, do your basic food and hygiene certs.

Big brag here: I've just landed a wonderful job because I was prepared. Signed the contract this morning.

Never envy anyone.

Not their fancy house, big car, high flying career, perfect marriage, gorgeous kids. None of it.

I've learnt over the years that that perfect existence is frequently a charade. The mortgage is huge, the jobs that're paying for it are demanding and draining, the couple hate each other and the kids are either in therapy or in need of therapy.

It's good to aspire to better yourself but do it for yourself, not to keep up with anyone else. Contentment is rare but so life-enhancing if you achieve it.

I was bought a plastic jar vacuum breaking device from Lakeland over 10 years ago and it’s amazing. So cheap and simple and much easier and safer to use than a knife or whacking a jar against something. I’m sure other places sell them too.