#52 Inspired by Sarah Knight, here are 22 of my life hacks for an easier, happier life
Full disclosure: these are not hacks that I practice perfectly. They are things that exist in my mental toolbox as and when I have the wherewithal to take a moment and consider an easier way to do things. I live my life, inadvertently, travelling the path of most resistance because that’s just the way my brain is wired, but occasionally, I inspire myself and so I thought I would share these nuggets of joy with you.
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1. Put your washing machine drawer in the dishwasher once a week
If I’m honest, I probably manage once a month. Either way, it’s the easiest way to stop a pond of mould growing in your washing machine drawer.
2. Buy plastic, see-through shoe boxes to put school uniform in
I used to keep the kids uniform in their rooms, tucked away in wardrobes and drawers, and every Monday, I’d go up to discover they had run out of clean shirts or skirts or cardigans. It was so difficult to keep the uniform inventory stocked until I discovered plastic see-through shoe boxes. You can buy them here ⬇️ (it’s an affiliated link)
3. Remember that a PTSD wash, is still a wash (and you don’t always have to wash your hair)
First up - what’s a PTSD wash I hear you shout? Pits, tits, slits and dicks. Not the classiest of acronyms but definitely unforgettable. It took me ages to realise that I didn’t have to climb the mountain of having a shower every morning - its sometimes enough to do the Pits, tits and slits (in my case, no dicks). Nor did I have to wash my hair every time I have a shower. It should have been obvious, but it wasn’t.
4. If you WFH, get dressed
I am tempted every single morning to throw a hoodie on over my jammies, and sit down to work but everytime I do that my day is less productive. Even if I just throw on a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and some trainers, scrape my hair back, brush my teeth, spray some deodorant and add some lip balm, I’m going to get more shit done.
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