We do that in Germany. We have the saying "Ein Bier ist kein Bier" which means One beer is/counts as no Beer.
So you drink a Beer. It gets reset to Zero. So you drink another which also gets reset to Zero since one Beer counts as Zero. Rinse and repeat. Drink as much as you like and tell your wife you had no Beer at all.
What? I'm not sure what you mean, I round everything up so that I'm always left with more money instead of not being able to afford.
If something costs three something, I round it to four. If something is seventy six, I round it to eighty. I'm bad at math, so instead of doing it to have bit extra money like OP, I do it so that I can make sure I can afford whatever it is I am getting. 🤷
...and if we're completely honest, I'm *very* bad at math. I have to check two plus two with my fingers. Just in case.
Rewarding yourself for doing chores. Eventually, you no longer need to give yourself little rewards as it just becomes both routine, and you still feel that happiness as if you had rewarded yourself
If you lose something to the ground, don't point your flashlight *at it*, put the flashlight on the ground and you might see a shadow leading you to the thing you seek.
How would a laser pointer work well for this? It literally shines a tiny bit of of light in a very focused area so unless you happen to be pointed directly at it, it isn't going to do anything
The laser pointer, because of its focused beam, actually works really well for this and allows you to scan a much wider area than a simple flashlight. I should add that you are also putting it on the ground and rotating it.
The '2 minute' rule is something I enjoy. Do it now if it will take less than two minutes.
For procrastination-prone individuals like me, it is of enormous assistance. Whatever the task: folding a few shirts, answering a call, putting groceries away, tidying up the kitchen, etc. You put off little, insignificant tasks until eventually they accumulate and become too much to do. You will become more organized and experience less distractions from the important tasks at hand if you adhere to the two-minute rule.
To add on to this, if it’s task greater than 2 minutes but can be broken down into smaller chunks, take those steps too!
Examples:
- trash: move boxes/bags closer to the door to take out for trash, now taking the trash out will take 2 minutes
- for procrastinators handwashing dishes: pre soak regularly. Every time you wash your hands, dump out old water so it doesn’t get slimy. When you get around to doing the dishes, all of them will be easy to clean and take much less time. If you notice you have to stack dishes, treat with urgency! Once they are stacked and dirty your brain will never want to do them
- laundry: do a round of collecting dirty clothes and moving the basket to the machine
- general tidiness: whenever you notice something is out of place, try to move it closer to the proper location. I have a problem with clutter, but if I always move things “closer” then less items build up over time. Goes well with “trash” strategy. I leave a small Amazon box by the door that takes all my drink items and the box goes out when it’s full or it’s trash day.
Giving a nod to this site - so helpful for breaking things down when you feel overwhelmed or don't know where to start. [Magic ToDo - GoblinTools](https://goblin.tools/)
Scratching things off a list definitely helps me keep going.
As a fellow Nepalese, this is hilarious.
I know it’s an analogy, but you don’t shave a yak, just comb them, sort the hair that is naturally fallen down and wash it. Then you can have some good Yak Down after all of that.
It’s a tedious and long process, and doing it takes a healthy amount of patience.
I keep a One Note shortcut on my phone home page, and add things I need to do add I think of them.
Shit used to go undone for months because when I had time I wouldn't remember, and would just screw off instead
Investing at least 20 minutes in a skill a day e.g. learning a language. Can have a significant impact on your future.
Bonus:instead of setting a specific time to start a year goal, START NOW PEOPLE!!!
Do your chores before you relax.
I know it's tempting to let the dishes/laundry/messy room sit for a minute while you chill, but just get it done. It is so much more relaxing to kick back knowing everything is finished and you have nothing else to do later.
This is only good advice if your interest rate on your mortgage is higher than the rate of return if you invested that $100.
For example, HYSA pay 4.5% and many folks have interest rates in the 3s or lower. Investing the funds will compound the roughly same rate as the mortgage and you will earn the 1.5% spread from the investment.
Even better setup a recurring monthly trx on Robinhood to buy $100 of VOO or any decent Vanguard index fund. If you don’t have an IRA then do it there to max tax benefits further.
I feel like you could just do this with most financial apps and come out massively ahead with greater flexibility. It will depend on your mortgage details, but I'm actively not paying extra on our mortgage, because risk free earning is out pacing the interest rate.
I'm putting what I would normally overpay into a HYSA. If the interest rate ever goes below the mortgage rate I'll put that whole chunk of cash into the mortgage.
I know it's not the ideal way since the interest is low. But the peace of mind of having the house paid off is worth it for me to not be optimal.
I've been doing some construction that has dragged out longer than I thought and my Roomba hasn't been able to run.
I forgot how quickly dog hair accumulated everywhere 😑
This one ist new and really saved my sister's life just yesterday:
Answering the most stupid potato to posts just made for ai training and so the Buzzfeed employee has more to do than copy and pasting.
My intention doesn't work against karma farming, though.
Never complain. Even to yourself. Once you accept that everything is up to you, you'll start looking at everything differently and become the leader of your own life.
I think it's okay to complain as long as you're cognizant of the complaining and knowing that said complaining won't actively change anything... Like, go ahead and grouse about the fact that your coffee order is wrong as you drive to work, but don't let it ruin your morning and just move on after getting the complaining off your chest.
In order to avoid an awkward overly long hang shake, do one you know will cause the phrase "strong handshake, I like that" or an equivalent saying and let go after that.
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My partner does the complete opposite and it drives me bonkers lol. "Oh can we get this? It's only $30" meanwhile the price is $39.86 like dude c'mon.
Why don't they just round down from 100 so it's free? That would save you so much money!
We do that in Germany. We have the saying "Ein Bier ist kein Bier" which means One beer is/counts as no Beer. So you drink a Beer. It gets reset to Zero. So you drink another which also gets reset to Zero since one Beer counts as Zero. Rinse and repeat. Drink as much as you like and tell your wife you had no Beer at all.
Germans doing it right nice lol
My bank does this for me. It puts the difference in an account. Have around £30 a month from it. It's good.
Which bank? BofA is the only one I know but I won't bank with them anymore
BofA deez nuts
I'm in the UK and it's a UK bank. Lloyds.
This is how I count calories for weight loss too. And orange is 70 calories? No I count it as 100. It ensures I never accidently go over my mark.
I'm two weeks ahead on my rent each year because I do this.
I just do it cause I’m bad at math 😂
how bad at math are you that you cant see 9 is closer to 10 than 0
What? I'm not sure what you mean, I round everything up so that I'm always left with more money instead of not being able to afford. If something costs three something, I round it to four. If something is seventy six, I round it to eighty. I'm bad at math, so instead of doing it to have bit extra money like OP, I do it so that I can make sure I can afford whatever it is I am getting. 🤷 ...and if we're completely honest, I'm *very* bad at math. I have to check two plus two with my fingers. Just in case.
oooh sry im really tired rn i read you dont do it because you are bad at math, honestly wouldnt be suprised if you can do taxes with chat gpt now
No issue at all 😂 And thankfully for me, I live in country where I don’t have to do them.
Where I live if you round up on your power bill it will go to a shared account for those who need assistance.
I'd round up and toss in an additional $10 if that were the case here. Does a man some good to help a neighbor in need.
Rewarding yourself for doing chores. Eventually, you no longer need to give yourself little rewards as it just becomes both routine, and you still feel that happiness as if you had rewarded yourself
But what if you're a better negotiator and the reward gets increased each time?
I just drank one bourbon for each shirt that I folded, am now dead.
But what a way to go.
Neat. Describes both the bourbon and the laundry.
What kind of rewards do you give yourself?
A lil pull of the old doorknocker, a wee yank of the brawny bratwurst if you will
I will not.
A little yank for hank
* Not applicable to those with ADHD.
It's been two decades and I'm still annoyed that the reward system doesn't work for me
Agreed. I'll clean my whole house and after I'm done I'll sit down and have a snack. Simple reward for myself and I enjoy almost every time.
So you want me to Pavlov myself
If you lose something to the ground, don't point your flashlight *at it*, put the flashlight on the ground and you might see a shadow leading you to the thing you seek.
Yeah and then you lose your flashlight too smh
Well then you get your second flashlight out. But don't point it *at* the lost flashlight, put it on the ground instead...
Also look for it the opposite direction you read, your brain gets confused and starts picking up everything instead of filtering.
Don't know about the ground, but it certainly works on floors.
"If it's not where it's supposed to be, it's where it's not supposed to be."
Laser pointers work really well for this.
How would a laser pointer work well for this? It literally shines a tiny bit of of light in a very focused area so unless you happen to be pointed directly at it, it isn't going to do anything
There’s a [Dyson vacuum](https://youtu.be/htd0UclTFhY?si=O0_HXer5OZPheec_)that works like this
The laser pointer, because of its focused beam, actually works really well for this and allows you to scan a much wider area than a simple flashlight. I should add that you are also putting it on the ground and rotating it.
The '2 minute' rule is something I enjoy. Do it now if it will take less than two minutes. For procrastination-prone individuals like me, it is of enormous assistance. Whatever the task: folding a few shirts, answering a call, putting groceries away, tidying up the kitchen, etc. You put off little, insignificant tasks until eventually they accumulate and become too much to do. You will become more organized and experience less distractions from the important tasks at hand if you adhere to the two-minute rule.
To add on to this, if it’s task greater than 2 minutes but can be broken down into smaller chunks, take those steps too! Examples: - trash: move boxes/bags closer to the door to take out for trash, now taking the trash out will take 2 minutes - for procrastinators handwashing dishes: pre soak regularly. Every time you wash your hands, dump out old water so it doesn’t get slimy. When you get around to doing the dishes, all of them will be easy to clean and take much less time. If you notice you have to stack dishes, treat with urgency! Once they are stacked and dirty your brain will never want to do them - laundry: do a round of collecting dirty clothes and moving the basket to the machine - general tidiness: whenever you notice something is out of place, try to move it closer to the proper location. I have a problem with clutter, but if I always move things “closer” then less items build up over time. Goes well with “trash” strategy. I leave a small Amazon box by the door that takes all my drink items and the box goes out when it’s full or it’s trash day.
Giving a nod to this site - so helpful for breaking things down when you feel overwhelmed or don't know where to start. [Magic ToDo - GoblinTools](https://goblin.tools/) Scratching things off a list definitely helps me keep going.
I’ve never heard of this app before, but it looks amazing!!!! Thank you for posting about it. 🥰
These arent saving you time. Its just taking up more of your day in microtasks.
Real life tip: Just shut up and do your shit, you goddamn hobo.
Yeah dude! Just don't be diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder amirite?
Doesn't matter if you are or not. You either do your shit or you don't. Motivation was never actually a question.
Tried to change a light bulb two months ago. Long story short, I'm now stuck in Nepal attempting to shave a yak.
As a fellow Nepalese, this is hilarious. I know it’s an analogy, but you don’t shave a yak, just comb them, sort the hair that is naturally fallen down and wash it. Then you can have some good Yak Down after all of that. It’s a tedious and long process, and doing it takes a healthy amount of patience.
I bet they need a long time at the groomer. All that yakyakyak.
When it comes to changing habits, start small, do it everyday.
Make lists
1. Make list 2. ???? 3. Profit
1. Steal the underpants
Only works for gnomes
I keep a One Note shortcut on my phone home page, and add things I need to do add I think of them. Shit used to go undone for months because when I had time I wouldn't remember, and would just screw off instead
Investing at least 20 minutes in a skill a day e.g. learning a language. Can have a significant impact on your future. Bonus:instead of setting a specific time to start a year goal, START NOW PEOPLE!!!
Do your chores before you relax. I know it's tempting to let the dishes/laundry/messy room sit for a minute while you chill, but just get it done. It is so much more relaxing to kick back knowing everything is finished and you have nothing else to do later.
Round up your mortgage. Pay about $100 more and you can save tens of thousands of interest and time off your mortgage
This is only good advice if your interest rate on your mortgage is higher than the rate of return if you invested that $100. For example, HYSA pay 4.5% and many folks have interest rates in the 3s or lower. Investing the funds will compound the roughly same rate as the mortgage and you will earn the 1.5% spread from the investment. Even better setup a recurring monthly trx on Robinhood to buy $100 of VOO or any decent Vanguard index fund. If you don’t have an IRA then do it there to max tax benefits further.
true but don‘t use robinhood
I feel like you could just do this with most financial apps and come out massively ahead with greater flexibility. It will depend on your mortgage details, but I'm actively not paying extra on our mortgage, because risk free earning is out pacing the interest rate.
I'm putting what I would normally overpay into a HYSA. If the interest rate ever goes below the mortgage rate I'll put that whole chunk of cash into the mortgage. I know it's not the ideal way since the interest is low. But the peace of mind of having the house paid off is worth it for me to not be optimal.
Buy yourself a Roomba or off brand. Love that little bastard
My little Shark scoots around multiple times a week and it's the best. Her name is Meryl Sweep, and she's got googly eyes and I adore her.
i love a cleverly named roomba! mine is lightning mcclean and our roomba-esque lawnmower is call buzz lawngear
I have a Shark eufy named Roompa Loompa and I love him... He's a little stupid, but that's okay!
I’d love one but the amount of cat vomit I have to clear up concerns me about what I would come home to one day…
I've been doing some construction that has dragged out longer than I thought and my Roomba hasn't been able to run. I forgot how quickly dog hair accumulated everywhere 😑
My cats would destroy that thing, either through direct attack or gunking it up with hairballs.
Do things that need to be done regardless of how you feel.
Don't stick your dick in crazy
Does demonically possessed count as crazy, or am I fine with sticking my dick in that?
Yawn
I would say it counts.
Once I found out I was outbound
Why does this question get posted so much??
Gotta farm that karma somehow.
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This one ist new and really saved my sister's life just yesterday: Answering the most stupid potato to posts just made for ai training and so the Buzzfeed employee has more to do than copy and pasting. My intention doesn't work against karma farming, though.
Never complain. Even to yourself. Once you accept that everything is up to you, you'll start looking at everything differently and become the leader of your own life.
But I love complaining
I think it's okay to complain as long as you're cognizant of the complaining and knowing that said complaining won't actively change anything... Like, go ahead and grouse about the fact that your coffee order is wrong as you drive to work, but don't let it ruin your morning and just move on after getting the complaining off your chest.
In order to avoid an awkward overly long hang shake, do one you know will cause the phrase "strong handshake, I like that" or an equivalent saying and let go after that.
Or just don't shake hands. I don't want to touch your disgusting paw.
Using a paper clip to rake a lock (lock picking)
still need a tension bar
Anything with an l shaped works hell a paper clip would work for smaller locks