Eye Patches

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To get night vision, keep one eye closed in a well-lit area and then open it in darkness; that eye will be able to see in the dark. This is why pirates wore eye patches.

Remove Labels From Containers

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To remove strong adhesive labels from plastic containers, simply leave them in the freezer for a while. The stickers will peel off with ease.

Mental Time Travel

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Mental time travel helps create new possibilities by contemplating new things. Use it to make future plans, prepare yourself for frightening situations, & find the drive to build a life you want.

Kidlin’s Law

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Kidlin’s Law: If you can write the problem down clearly, then the matter is half solved.

What Do I Have Time For?

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Next time you have the thought, “I don’t have enough time.” Try asking yourself “What do I have time for?”. Take advantage of smaller chunks of time to do the things you can do.

Spend Money On Experiences

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Spend money on experiences rather than things. Memories are more valuable than possessions, and they make a much happier life.

Scheduling Appointments

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Don’t schedule appointments on Mondays or Fridays. At the beginning of the week, people are still getting into the groove, usually busy, and sometimes emotional. On Fridays, they’re focused on the weekend. You’ll get the best out of others during the middle of the week.

Who Told You That?

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When you worry that someone dislikes you, is upset with you, or that the situation is worse than it truly is, stop and think, “Who told you that?” Usually, you won’t know the answer and will discover that it’s only a thought, which you can choose to reject.