Drop A Battery

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Drop a battery from six inches off the ground. If it bounces once and falls over, it’s still good. If it bounces around more than that, it’s dead or on its way out.

If Someone Gives You A Great Gift

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If someone gives you a great gift, take a photo of yourself enjoying/using it and send it to them. Sometimes that speaks louder than simply saying thanks.

Turn All Your Hangers Backwards

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At the beginning of the year, take a minute to turn all your hangers backwards. When you wear anything, turn it back. In six months you’ll see everything you don’t wear. Unless you have a reason to save it, donate it.

Write Down Exactly How You Feel

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Difficult emotions: anger, sadness, worry, or shame, etc. use up a lot of energy and brain power. Rather than letting them take over, write down exactly how you feel. Get it all out, then crumple up the paper and throw it in the trash.

The 1 Touch Rule

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Once you pick something up, don’t put it down anywhere except in the correct place. This saves both time and energy in the future.

The 1 Touch Rule

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Once you pick something up, don’t put it down anywhere except in the correct place. This saves both time and energy in the future.

Search ‘Open Source’

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When you need a free app or program, (i.e. video/photo editor) search for ‘Open Source’ rather than ‘Free’. This helps weed out trial versions and malware.