Keep Ice Cream Soft

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Don’t break your arm in your quest to get a scoop of ice cream. Place the tub in a freezable bag before freezing, and it will be perfectly soft each time.

Throwing A Frisbee

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When you throw a frisbee, use the same motion as if you were whipping a towel. This will ensure a straight throw.

Toothache?

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Have a bad toothache? Rub ice on the back of your hand on the V-shaped webbed area between your thumb and index finger. A study showed that this can relieve the pain by up to 50 percent.

Best Way To Clean A Microwave

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The best way to clean a microwave: put a cup of hot water and vinegar inside, turn it on for three to five minutes, and wipe it clean with ease.

The 24/48 Rule

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If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up about it within 48 hours. It’ll change your life.

Flip A Coin

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If you have trouble making a decision, flip a coin. While you’re waiting for the result, your mind automatically starts to wish for what it wants.

Pin Your Shoulders Back

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If you get an anxiety or panic attack, pin your shoulders back. When you get these attacks your body’s natural reaction is to curl up into the fetal position, and by keeping your arms down and shoulders back, you send your body a deliberate signal to fight those tendencies and stay “in reality”.

Keep Your Shoes On

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Studying or working in your room? Keep your shoes on. Your mind associates having shoes on with being busy.

Line Tacos With Lettuce

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Making tacos? Line your taco shell with a large lettuce leaf. That way if the shell breaks, the lettuce leaf will keep the rest of the fillings contained.