Emily Romrell

Throwing A Frisbee

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

Toothache?

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.

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.

The Microwave Challenge

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Try the microwave challenge: When microwaving see how much of the kitchen you can clean up.

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.

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.

Notice Someone’s Eye Color

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Try to notice someone’s eye color when you meet them. People will like you more for the slightly increased eye-contact.

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.