Life Hacks

Customer service.

2011-03-25T00:21:00.001+08:00

When buying shit be nice to the person serving to you, chances are they are having a shit day and will appreciate it, they will also be more inclined to give you a better price.

This parallels making complaints, be nice but assertive to assure your point is not lost whilst not being a dickhead. The manager etc will be more inclined to give you free shit.

Further more, to get out of shitty contracts and etc once again be a gentleman, ask to speak to superiors and tell them that you were unaware/whatever. Tell them you're moving state and that their service has been amazing and you want to stay with the company (they'd much rather keep you than get a once off payment). Obviously bail and join another company once they let you go.

Efficiency.

2011-03-09T00:33:00.000+08:00

Always, always, always be doing something unless you're having leisure time. If you're at school/uni and have a free class, knock off some tute/home work. You'll find during your leisure times you will be more relaxed as you didn't waste time during the day. Same applies to work, get the work done and then slack off.

Set up templates in word, this saves heaps of time as you don't have to muck around every time you open a new document with the font etc.

Even though the topic is being efficient, do the best job you can with time permitting, everyone will respect you more. That being said don't waste time being over perfect.

Time is something you can never get back, just remember that when you dick around.

Quote.

2011-03-07T14:15:00.004+08:00

“Great minds discuss ideas;
Average minds discuss events;
Small minds discuss people.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Quick and easy!

2011-03-03T16:14:00.001+08:00

If you have ever downloaded a demo or a program that has a 'trail period' and has run out, theres a simple and easy way to keep using that product without uninstalling and re-installing (that method only works occasionally).

Firstly all you have to do is change the date of your computer back 1 year. Simple and easy. The trail or demo will continue to work.

However, sometimes it will mess up your calender etc, but is very simple and easy trick!

Shower.

2011-03-01T17:15:00.001+08:00

If you have just worked out don't bother taking a shower until at least 10 minutes after. By the time you get out of the shower you will still be sweating and this means it was almost pointless.

Before getting out of the shower wipe yourself off with your hands. This will get most of the water off you. This also means that more water will stay in the shower and not on the bathroom floor, it also means it will take less time to dry yourself.

Pro-tip: Remember to clean behind your ears and make sure to blow your nose into your hand. People don't realise how much dirt gets up your nose.

Organisation!

2011-02-26T19:26:00.000+08:00

When ever listening to something, eg TV or Music, always listen to it softly. It protects your ears and means when you go to a concert it makes the experience THAT much more enjoyable.

Always keep your self organised it means less stress and more time to get things done. Clean your room/house all the time. You'll be able to find things easier and it makes you feel better when every things clean.

Make a jar for coins. Every time you find random $1 and $2 coins put them in there and don't take them out. At the end of a month/year take the coins to the bank and deposit it, you'll find that you have quite a bit of money. This stops you from wasting that spare change on fast food etc and means you can use it on proper things.

Bicycle

2011-02-24T23:43:00.001+08:00

Invest in a bike. Getting places is so much easier (weave in and around traffic, disobey road rules). It saves you money as you don't have to spend it on fuel and parking tickets. It will get you fitter, help your general well being and will help with losing weight. It can also allow you to drink alcohol at places as you have a mode of transport home. Trust me, drunk ride homes are a breeze.

Any bike will do - A road bike will probably help the most. You can normally pick these up quite cheap second hand. Give them a quick wash and maybe new rims, tyres and tubes. Then it's good to go.

Pro-tip: A 10k ride will take roughly half an hour!

Freshest Bread.

2011-02-23T12:31:00.003+08:00

Found this image which will be very useful for people wanting the freshest of bread!

(You might want to open it full screen!)

This doesn't work in Australia, however, our tags normally have the date printed on them so enjoy your fresh bread.

Shopping

2011-02-22T12:53:00.003+08:00

It is almost always cheaper to buy items online. Therefore you can go into a store and try out the items you are thinking of buying (get your size etc.) go home and order them online. Saves a lot of money.

Another must is to search online for promotion codes that will get your items cheaper. Karmaloop is a great example. Their site had a variety of codes, one of which allowed you to get 15% of your entire order and others allowing free shipping!
(AGENTSPITS gives you 20% off your first purchase, 10% off ANY future purchases)

Finally if you must buy in store always ask them if this is the best price they can give you. Usually it isn't and they will go lower to make the sale.

Sneaky!

2011-02-21T12:48:00.004+08:00

Have you ever lost a phone charger? Next time you do, don't buy a new one. Phone chargers are the number one left behind item at Hotels. They usually have a big bin filled with every phone charger imaginable! Go to your nearest Hotel and say you lost one. Chances are you have, just at a different hotel!

Most stores stack their products from the back as they want to get rid of items that will expire first. Therefore always take from the back to ensure the freshest product. Works with basically everything, drinks and ice cream/yogurt are the ones you should look out for.

Generic but people still don't do it!

2011-02-20T13:08:00.004+08:00

If you're feeling tired or sluggish go for a walk or a jog. Getting blood flowing through your vessels is a great way to wake you up and help with your overall wellbeing. Lifting weights or doing simple body weight exercises (chin ups, push up etc) will also help, however, not as much as cardio!

Protip:
-It will help you lose weight if you previously did no exercise, whilst maintaining the same calorie intake.
-Mixing in healthy food such as an apple or banana will also help your general wellbeing!

Guides on how to run properly to avoid injury can be found here.
A great website to learn how to lift wights can be found here.

Save money!

2011-02-19T11:38:00.002+08:00

Instead of buying one packet of chips from a vending machine or store, buy bulk from a super market or online.
This saves a lot of money!

When going to a venue(sporting game etc.) bring food and drinks as usually the price will be ridiculously high.

Change your own cars oil. This doesn't take long and there are a variety of guides and videos online on how to do it.

When purchasing an item, think whether or not it will still be useful in 3 years. This stop you from buying stuff like the shake weight etc.

When needing battery's it is always cheaper to buy a bigger battery and hack them like this!

Pristine Chips

2011-02-18T12:38:00.006+08:00

Most of the time if you just ask for a batch of fresh french fries you will receive your wish, however if they refuse...Ask for no salt. They will have to make a new batch for you and you can just put salt on it later. You'll avoid the soggy, grease infected potato sticks and also the cold, stale variety, and have yourself nice crispy hot fries.

Welcome to Life Hacks.

2011-02-18T11:02:00.003+08:00

This will be an informative blog on simple yet effective things that one can do to better their quality of life.