People Are Sharing Their “Don’t Knock It ‘Til You Try It” Life Hacks, And I Plan On Trying Each And Every One Of These

One of my favorite corners of the internet is 'life hack' Reddit. It's where people post their most clever tips for all things cooking, cleaning, saving money, and living a more enjoyable life.

So, when I saw this Reddit thread in which people shared their “don’t knock it till you try it” life hacks, I immediately took some screenshots and compiled the smartest tips in this list.

Here's what 19 people said:

1."Make burgers, hot dogs, subs, and other sandwiches (breakfast sandwiches, too) at home, then wrap them in food wrapping paper, as the deli or takeout joint would do, then set them down for 10 minutes before eating them."

2."If you're reheating any type of meat, pasta, rice, or pizza in the microwave, take a wet paper towel and put it over the food, and then microwave it. This life hack keeps your food from drying out."

–LogDangerous7410

3."Smile broadly for a minute every morning when you are alone (like in the shower). People think it's weird or stupid or superficial. However, it does work in lifting your overall mood. It confuses your brain into thinking you are happy."

–RunDNA

4."Cheez-its in soup instead of crackers."

5."I don’t know if there’s been any official research into this regarding ADHD, but it works for me, so hopefully this is helpful. Pavlov’s Dog refers to a Russian physiologist who trained his dogs to salivate whenever they heard a bell because he rang a bell every time he fed them."

"A few months ago, I accidentally did the same to myself. Every Saturday, I clean my room and light a scented candle (Sandalwood if you’re wondering). Completely coincidentally, I also get takeout food on Saturdays, so now whenever I smell sandalwood I crave orange chicken. It then occurred to me that I could intentionally start doing this to myself. 

So, I found a cologne I like the smell of but don’t use, and I started spraying a copious amount of it every time I needed to study or do assignments for around a week. Now, I only need one spray and I’m fully focused in work mode, it really works! At least for me. Hope this helps someone."

–Ok_Badger_3637

6."Folding laundry while watching trash TV. I swear it goes from 'ugh' to 'mindless background task.'"

–Former_Dependent935

7."Grilling a peanut butter and jelly sandwich like a grilled cheese."

8."Set a 15-minute timer and start the thing you’re avoiding. Momentum kicks in, and half the time you just keep going after the timer ends."

–Small-Object-5107

9."Separate blankets for sleeping partners."

10."Put toothpaste on mosquito bites. They will disappear, or at least not itch anymore, within minutes."

–pdavis510

11."Making your own salad dressing, if you’re not stuck on super sweet mass-produced dressings, or if so, now’s a good time to switch, it’s waaay cheaper and you can keep it for a while in a closed mason jar in the fridge."

12."Shower beer. Don't ask me to explain, just take a cold can of beer into the shower next time, thank me later."

"Disclaimer: not recommended for people with an alcohol addiction, and also not something you should do with every shower. Just a once-in-a-while treat."

–ilikedmatrix1v

13."Cold showers, I know it sounds like torture. But you step in, your brain screams, and then two minutes later you feel like you just chugged three cups of coffee without the jitters."

14."Take a match stick, lick it, and rub it on a splinter. The splinter will shoot right out every time. Something with the chemical reaction of saliva and sulfur of the match head."

–Hour_Refrigerator526

15."Water flosser in the shower is a game changer for me. I actually enjoy the ritual now."

16."Putting a frozen spoon in your tea to cool it instantly without watering it down."

–Glittering_Gift1307

17."Walking backwards on a treadmill (with handrails). All of my foot pain, knee pain, and back pain disappeared once I started doing this. Just make sure there are handrails for your safety. The improvement was not subtle. It was dramatic."

–NewOriginal2

18."Freeze grapes. Just try it."

19.And finally, "Putting a damp paper towel in the freezer for a few minutes and then using it as a quick cool-down on your face/neck. Sounds weird, but it’s a lifesaver on hot days."

–The_Manav_Kalsi

What else belongs on this list? Let me know in the comments!

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