Need a guide that covers everything you need to know in life? Learn how to do everything from CPR to create a budget with these life hacks we rounded up.
- General life skills [1]
- Work [2]
- Home life [3]
- Fitness [4]
- Survival skills [5]
- Health [6]
- Tech [7]
- Beauty [8]
- Fashion [9]
- Food [10]
- Family and pets [11]
- Car [12]
- Money [13]
- School [14]
Life Skills
- How to make small talk [15]: Start with people who look approachable.
- Relax [16]: Take a mental health day.
- Become self-aware [17]: Take personality tests and observe yourself.
- Avoid procrastination [18]: Just take small steps.
- Gain confidence [19]: Love the skin you're in.
- Speed read [20]: Use your finger to guide your eyes.
- Remember names [21]: Repeat names in your mind after you learn them.
- How to compliment [22]: Be genuine, and don't try to insert yourself in the compliment.
- React to criticism [23]: Don't react right away.
- Give kind criticism [24]: Consider your reasons for criticizing before giving it.
- Tell a joke [25]: All jokes have a formula behind them.
- Manage your time [26]: Plan ahead and stay organized.
- Fact check [27]: Check declarative statements and facts that are stated absolutely.
- How to vote [28]: Question what you hear, and hear both sides.
- Basic math [29]: Learn the basics of arithmetic to help you in everyday tasks like calculating a tip.
- Admit your mistakes [30]: Own up to your mistakes, and make amends.
- Treat someone who is grieving kindly [31]: Don't say things like, "Everything happens for a reason."
- Wrap a present [32]: Place the item in a specialty box to make wrapping easier.
- Be a great bride [33], maid of honor [34], bridesmaid [35], groom [36], best man [37], or groomsman [38]: Know your duties.
- Find a lawyer [39]: Call your local Bar Association.
- Spot a logical fallacy [40]: Learn the basics of logic rules and fallacies to win an argument and avoid being manipulated.
- Proper grammar [41]: Be careful of run-on sentences and double negatives.
- Think critically [42]: Practice critical-thinking exercises.
- Improve willpower [43]: Meditating and learning to relax will help your willpower.
- How to look good in photos [44]: Smile naturally.
- Travel light [45]: Use a packing list.
Home Life
- Make your home look good [46]: Your main pieces of furniture can set the tone for the room, and you should choose a color scheme.
- Use a hammer [47] and screwdriver [48]: Grip the hammer at the end. Drill a pilot hole before using your screwdriver to ensure the nail goes in straight.
- Paint your walls [49]: Apply paint with a roller with a "M" motion.
- Make cleaning supplies [50]: Vinegar and baking soda are some common ingredients.
- Remove stains [51]: Working on a fresh stain is the most effective removal tip.
- Make your bed: [52]It's actually easiest to make your bed while you are still in it.
- Mow a lawn [53]: Use proper equipment to make sure the edges of the lawn are trimmed.
- Fold your clothes [54]: Properly fold your clothes, so they will be less wrinkled.
- How to iron [55]: Be sure to iron clothes right after you take them out from the dryer, so it'll be an easier task.
- Take care of a plant: [56]Do your research to know what each plant needs.
- Shovel snow [57]: Shovel on the side the wind is coming from; don't shovel into the wind.
- Laundry tips [58]: Learn to make your detergent and other DIYs.
- Hand wash your clothes [59]: Use lukewarm water and a mild detergent or dishwashing liquid.
- Sew a button [60]: Thread the needle through the holes at least eight to 10 times.
Tech
- Google search effectively [61]: You can use Google to find things within certain sites.
- Find a good password [62]: Change words or letters to numbers.
- Type faster [63]: Try free tutorials online, and keep practicing.
- Basic photography tips [64]: Observe the rule of thirds (and more!).
Fitness
- How to exercise no matter where you are [65]: Work on different parts of your body depending on your location.
- The right running form [66]: Relax your shoulders, and land midfoot with each step.
- How to swim [67]: This guide is helpful, but it's probably best to start with a swim instructor.
- The right amount of exercise [68]: Strength train at least twice a week and complete at least 150 minutes of moderate-level cardio each week.
- How to do a push-up [69] and a sit-up [70]: Keep your abs tight.
- The best time to work out [71]: Start your day right by working out in the morning.
Beauty
- Cut your own hair [72]: Use the ponytail trick.
- Right way to use sunscreen [73]: Apply it every single day.
- Put on concealer [74]and foundation [75]: Moisturize before application.
- Apply liquid [76] and pencil eyeliner: [77] Bonus — add a wing tip [78] to your eyeliner.
- Draw brows [79]: Brow map to find the perfect shape.
- Smoky eye [80]: Blend in a black gel eyeliner for an intense smoky look.
- How to contour [81]: Know your face type and follow simple blending steps.
- How to curl your hair [82]: Use the smallest curling barrel.
- Basic hairstyles [83]: Keep on experimenting.
- Apply lipstick [84]: Use a nude lip liner to outline your lips.
- Blow-dry your hair [85]: Keep your dryer six inches from your scalp.
- French manicure [86]: Don't use regular tape to help with drawing the tips, because some of them can ruin the base coat.
- How to shave beards [87]: Always use shaving cream.
- Basic hairstyling tips for men [88]: You can use a comb to help you style.
- Trim your nose hair [89]: Don't pluck, and find a good nose-hair trimmer.
Survival
- How to perform CPR [90]: Push hard and fast to the beat of "Stayin' Alive."
- Car skids [91]: Ease your foot off the gas.
- Jellyfish sting [92]: Rinse with vinegar, not pee.
- On fire [93]: Stop, drop, and roll.
- Alcohol poisoning [94]: Call 911, and turn the person on his or her side.
- Mugging [95]: Make no sudden movements, and give the mugger what he or she wants.
- Tie a knot [96]: Learning how to tie a bowline and square knot can be really useful.
- Avoid an animal attack [97]: Move slowly, and don't run away.
- Heimlich maneuver [98]: Pull inward and upward.
Work
- Interview for a job [99]: Prepare the right questions for the interviewer.
- Master interview questions [100]: Make a good first impression.
- Negotiate [101]: Know the range you want.
- Get a promotion [102]: Challenge your boss in a constructive way.
- Impress your boss [103]: Be consistent and productive.
- Capture people's attention [104]: Be authentic when telling a story.
- Find your calling [105]: Make a list of what you love to do.
- Make a great hire [106]: Make sure they will be committed.
- Have the perfect cover letter [107]: Tweak your tone for every company.
- Be a good manager [108]: Set goals, and make your employees feel good.
- Better body language [109]: It can affect your confidence.
- Be punctual [110]: Prepare for unexpected delays.
Health
- Take action to prevent breast cancer [111]: Get a mammogram regularly.
- Sleep right [112]: Wake up at the same time every day.
- The right amount of carbs [113]: [114]This should be 45 to 65 percent of your daily caloric intake.
- Improve your metabolism [115]: Up your cardio.
- Right amount of fat percentage [116]: Women need a higher amount of body fat than men.
- Avoid and get over a hangover [117]: Drink a glass of water after every drink.
- Find a good doctor [118]: Don't just rely on Yelp.
- Meditate [119]: Commit to just a few minutes a day.
- Deal with PMS [120]: Don't stop exercising.
- Good posture [121]: Keep your feet flat on the ground when sitting.
- Protect your back [122]: Strengthen your back with exercise.
- Brush and floss your teeth [123]: When flossing, make three scoops under the gum line.
- Read a nutrition label [124]: Reduced fat means 25 percent less fat than the original product.
- Breathe right [125]: You make sure the breath goes down to your gut. Not breathing properly can cause you to have less energy.
- Healthy bowel movements [126]: Your poop should look like a sausage.
Fashion
- Buy a diamond ring [127]: Learn about the four C's.
- Tie a tie [128]: Keep practicing these moves in front of a mirror.
- Shine shoes [129]: Apply polish to the shoe in small circles.
- Tie a scarf [130]: You can tie a scarf around your neck in 25 ways.
- Tie shoelaces [131]: The best way to tie your shoelaces is to use another direction.
Food
- Perfect scrambled eggs [132]: Scramble the eggs before you put them in the pan.
- Make toast [133]: Toast your bread, spread butter on it, then toast it again.
- Use a knife [134]: Use a rocking motion to mince with your knife.
- Make tea [135]: Brew your tea for two-eight minutes, depending on the tea.
- Taste wine [136]: Swirl and sniff. Learn to recognize when the wine is spoiled.
- Eat with chopsticks [137]: Similar to holding a pen.
- Eat in a fancy restaurant [138]: Work from the outside in with your cutlery.
- Get rid of food [139]: Know when to throw away certain foods.
- Make coffee [140]: Store your beans properly.
- Buy fresh fish [141]: The fish should be taut and clean.
Family and Pets
- Hold a baby [142]: Support the head and neck.
- How to have a healthy marriage [143]: Communication is key.
- Raise a happy and healthy kid [144]: Don't aim for perfection, just love them.
- Good relationship with family [145]: Spend time together, and respect each other's personal space.
- Approach a cat or dog [146]: Keep yourself as small as possible, and let the animal sniff your hands first.
- Understand your cat [147]or dog [148]: They communicate very differently.
Car
- Car hacks you need to try [149]: Shine your headlights, cool down your car, and more.
- Change a tire [150]: Place a heavy object in front of the tires.
- Jump-start a car [151]: Always carry your jumper cables with you.
- Properly use a turn signal [152]: Hit the signal at least five seconds before you change lanes.
- Give driving instructions [153]: Simplify the directions.
- Parallel park [154]: Become parallel with the other car before you start parking.
Money
- How to create a budget [155]: Follow tips to live frugally.
- How much to tip [156]: The average tipper gives 17 to 20 percent gratuity — but it depends on who you're tipping.
- Pay off debt [157]: The first step is to stop acquiring new debt.
- Raise credit score [158]: Check your credit report for mistakes.
- Protect identity [159]: Leave your social security card at home.
- Invest your money [160]: Make sure you have the basics covered like saving for retirement and paying off debt before you explore other investing options.
- File taxes [161]: Figure out if you even need to file taxes to begin with.
School
- Study properly [162]: Self-testing is one of the best ways to learn material.
- How to get a scholarship [163]: Check out the Department of Labor's free scholarship-search tool.
- How to pay off student debt [164]: Create a plan of attack.
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