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Women Are Sharing Their Favorite Life Hacks, And These 30 Can Make Every Day Much Easier
Life is a multidimensional game we are forced to play on one difficulty level only: completely effin brutal. Just when you think you gathered enough experience to level up and chill for a bit, the developers throw another curveball at you. So why not make it easier with a few cheats?
While we shared universal ones numerous times (like when we published 30 Life Hacks That Sound Terrible But Really Work), this set is exclusively for the ladies.
Reddit user FloydianCrazyDiamond made a post on the platform, asking, "What is your most used life hack as a woman?" and her plea was heard! From interpersonal relationships to shopping, the comment section under her question was quickly flooded with all sorts of pro tips.
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Bin the dating apps.. get cats.
You’re welcome.
Buy men's razors. They're more cost effective and they work better.
I hate women's razors, they don't give a close enough shave and they are more expensive than the men's.
We managed to get in touch with FloydianCrazyDiamond and the Redditor was really happy her post exploded so quickly.
"I was lying on the sofa with my cats after a long day of work, mindlessly watching YouTube and thinking about how difficult life can be sometimes," FloydianCrazyDiamond told Bored Panda about the origins of her publication.
"There's always a never-ending list of things to do and you can barely catch a breath! So I thought I'd ask other women for life hacks in all sorts of fields, so that maybe it could make our lives a little bit easier, save us some time, or give us peace of mind."
DON'T WEAR SHOES THAT HURT.
It isn't worth the distraction, mood-kill, bunions, foot pain, injured toes, or inability to walk.
You don't break shoes in, shoes break in your feet.
(taught to me by my podiatrist dad who has been in practice for 54 years.)
Wish it was that simple. All of my shoes hurt, walking bare foot hurts. If only I could wear feet that didn't hurt lol.
Learn the power of saying the word “no”. Set those boundaries for yourself. Life-changing.
The internet culture archive Know Your Meme noted that the term "life hack" was coined by tech journalist Danny O'Brien on October 23rd, 2003 on his blog Oblomovka where he described his research on the subject.
But over the years, we've reached a point where "life hack" can mean virtually anything. The phrase is tossed around mercilessly by publishers who want to milk it for clicks and it is even a name for a meme, mocking... itself.
However, as you can see, you can still find good advice on the internet if you look hard enough. Or ask people kindly. "A lot of the comments were really helpful tips," FloydianCrazyDiamond said.
Learning when someone isn't worth your time or energy. Save it for those who matter
"I think the hacks that kept showing up were in the personal hygiene category," the author of the post said. "There were also a notable amount of inspirational comments, of women sharing their own experiences and how their decisions changed their lives for the better."
Going through the replies to her now-viral post, FloydianCrazyDiamond thought the tip to keep a backup bag of essentials in your car was especially cool. "It's such a simple thing that we don't think about doing, but it could really save your day. Just be careful not to leave anything that's in a pressurized container in the car, as it might explode."
"A lot of the hacks were things I already do, like cleaning as I cook, and using conditioner instead of shaving cream, etc," the Redditor added. "I love how the post got a lot of comments and I'm sure many of us got at least one thing useful out of it."
Never be afraid that you might not find a better person that's why you settle for less. You always deserve better, and most, peace of mind.
This sounds weird, but...not being afraid to be rude.
Manipulative family members, gaslighting ex-partners, dudes on dating apps who keep pushing boundaries, random men who think they're entitled to a conversation, etc.
Some dude trying to talk to you while you're reading or listening to music or working out?
Flat, blunt rejections. An annoyed and sarcastic, "Can I help you with something?"
Some dude interrupted me reading a book to start talking to me about something I wasn't interested in (his Funko collection, and I hate the cheap and ugly little things and would rather pay more for a Figma or Nendoroid, but because I have geek hobbies...) and after repeatedly stating I dislike their aesthetic, I finally flatly replied with, "Wow, that was a really boring story."
Take being a called a c*nt or b***h confirmation that it works. If the dude throws a tantrum, don't engage. Just silently watch him. Maybe throw in a nonchalant, "I see that touched a nerve," when he's done if you've feeling sassy.
Except when someone is forcing themselves over your boundaries, THEY are being rude. Asserting your boundaries is not rude. "Leave me alone." "Go away." "Stop bothering me." "Move along, now." Don't play games with words, don't say please. Make direct eye contact to show you are not afraid.
“No.” Is a complete sentence!
Tell that to the men who don't take "no" for an answer from women. We know how to say no.
Yourself and your family come before work. Always.
Apart from the 60 hours a week when I'm working, Because if I didn't, we'd have no home, no school and no food.
When I’m not feeling so hot / sexy or when I’m stressing about meeting my own standards, I ask myself: what would a guy do?
The answer is usually much much less than all this.
So then I sit back, accept my existence and presence is a gift to everyone and enjoy!
This also works when someone’s arguing with me (so I selectively listen), or someone’s being demanding (I ignore half of it), or when I have plumbing issues (my natural smell is sexy so who needs a shower right?).
There it is. Being a guy. That’s my life hack.
You’re welcome.
Directions unclear, i have gone all the way to actually being a guy whoops
When you can’t squeeze any more product out of a tube container (hand cream, moisturiser, body lotion, etc.), cut it in half using scissors. You’d be surprised how much product can be still in there - sometimes a few days’ or even a week’s worth.
Ah yes, the habit my father has developed over the course of his life. Sometimes I'm like, "This man is unbelievable! " and the next moment I'm asking him to do the same with my face wash 😂😅
Stop buying shaving products and use cheap conditioner instead! It’s a closer shave somehow, and also moisturizes your skin.
For those who use shaving gel that come in aluminum cans: before you put it in the shower stall, use clear nail polish to make a thin coat all along the bottom rim of the can. Let it dry for a few minutes then put it in the shower stall. This will prevent the can from rusting at the bottom/leaving those rust colored rings.
Diva cups. I save so much money, and haven’t had a yeast infection since.
Clean as you cook.
If you drop an earring or earring back while leaning over a sink, just put your hand over the drain as quickly as possible, don't try to catch the item. It's easier to cover the hole than it is to try and catch a tiny bouncy earring.
Two things, first- pop the drain plug in the sink so nothing goes down the drain. Second- put earrings or other small items on somewhere that dropping them may not result in the item disappearing into the next dimension.
Bending my bobby pins just a tad (learned this from a hair stylist years ago). Think about it: your head is round. They form so much better to your head, hold hair better and don’t poke out due to being completely straight.
I sew my adjustable bra straps in place at the right size. No more straps always pulling looser and slipping off my shoulders
I'm sure this helps, but elastine will, eventually, get looser with time anyway. Also, you might gain or lose weight in the meantime, and that affects these straps too. I was lucky, for me, these problems came to an end when I discovered the perfect brand for me. I just hope they keep making this particular model that fits me so well as if it were designed after me.
When saying no to creeps didn’t work, I started screaming and acting crazy when they wouldn’t leave me alone. Shoos them off right away.
keep a backup purse or toletries bag in ur car dash filled with basics eg. deoderant, perfume, basic makeup, glasses cleaner (if youre blind like me), mini toothbrush and toothpaste, mini brush, some cash etc
It's saved my butt on numerous occasions such as impromptu meetings, having to stay over at a family members house, dates you may need to rush to etc
Vinegar to soften towels, you don’t want to use fabric softener as it builds up and makes the towels less absorbent. It also helps eliminates odors. Vinegar to remove soap scum and hard water marks from granite. Vinegar sitting out in a bowl to remove odors, like onions, bacon, seafood. Basically vinegar for the win! Also always keep spare underwear at work and in your car, women just need them!
If you are unfortunate enough to have a fruit fly convention, set out a small bottle or can of vinegar. The fruity smell draws them in, then they drown.
Be polite and nice (in a non-harmful to yourself way) with strangers and people in general until they prove that they don't deserve good attitude.
If someone does something that is harming you, then you have all the rights to say "stop doing that". No need to wait until they realise, just say it when u need to.
If you feel like you want to go away from the convo, or u don't like what they are proposing (e.g. you're chatting and they ask u to send pics, or ask u out, or basically ask you do something u don't want to), then u can just say, "no, thank you" or even just "no" WITHOUT explaining. If they proceed to ask why and don't accept the answer "because i want/ don't want it that way", then chances are, they don't respect you. Situations are different, I'm talking about some generalised principles...
It might sound strange, but girls often go to extreme lengths to not hurt somebody else's feeling while forgetting to check if they are not being hurt by themselves. Always choose to love and care for yourself. ❤
Men have assaulted, raped and even murdered women for telling them no. We're not polite because we don't know how to be assertive, we're trying to de-escalate a potentially dangerous situation since psychos don't wear a sign.
Anyway one life hack I have is to put your pad on your underwear and leave it on the sink so it’ll be ready once you get out of the shower and it’ll be less likely that you’ll have an “accident.”
I’ve been doing this for years but I found out a lot of women don’t know about this hack. It makes things so much easier when you’re showering on your period.
I did this a lot, but recently I haven't been having periods very freqiently. Or at all. I think it's been four months. I am a bit worried, but everything else seems to be working fine, so... Edit/update, I have told my mom over text. She said that it's normal to miss a few, especially since I have diet and sleep issues, stress, and a relatively sedentary lifestyle. She says that if it persists for another month I should remind her so we can get me checked out. Thank you all for your kind encouragement :).
That happened to me perimenopause for a couple years prior to menopause. Also happened when I was young and my body fat went too low.
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If you wear a lot of skirts, tuck your top into your tights then put your skirt on. It keeps your top in place and looks smoother and more flattering than if you put the top directly under the skirt.
I’ve tried this and then looked down in horror to realize the top of my tights (or better yet, nude colored nylons) was now showing two inches above the top of the skirt, with a bunched up shirt tucked into that. Probably works well for some clothing cuts and body types, but be warned it’s not all! 😂
Throw any citrus peel into the utensil bin of the dishwasher before turning it on. The heat and water will release the citric acid that degunks your dishwasher while cleaning it and make your dishes sparkly clean! It also smells amazing when you open the door.
The skin of any citrus fruit contains an oil with citric acid as one of the components. Even in a fairly large sized orange the amount is generally less than a drop. The scent effect could only happen if the dishwasher was on a basic rinse cycle, as any detergent used would remove it.
Finally started keeping the tampons I keep in my purse/bag in a plastic ziplock bag so they don’t rip to shreds in the bottom of my bag and get dirty
I always had a cloth bag to keep them in. If I couldn’t find one that fit, I’d make a simple drawstring bag myself. That way, I didn’t have to drag my entire purse to the bathroom, just something that looked like a little makeup bag.
Cotton bud soaked in vanilla essence attached to your car aircon will make the car smell good for months for a low cost.
Budget for pedicures, massages, hair cuts, waxing. if it’s self care, budget for it. taking care of yourself goes so far.
Learned from my jeweler that dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush will make your dingy jewelry sparkle! He was right! Don’t use on opals as they are soft stone
Any detergent does the same. It does not have to be Dawn. Also rub dish detergent into oil stains on clothing. Then wash as usual. Oil stains gone.
If you’re in a hot/humid climate, wear period absorbing underwear. It also works as a great sweat absorber and helps prevent swamp booty lol.
Brush your (dry) hair before you wash it. There won't be as many loose strands to clean up afterward.
Keep in mind, this is not advice for curly or wavy hair, which you're supposed to brush wet.
Dawn Powerwash. I know it is more expensive, but my god does it work and it cuts down on scrubbing. Also, you can use it to clean almost anything around the house. You could make a bootleg version of it by mixing some Dawn Platinum, rubbing alcohol and water in a spray bottle, but it is just easier to buy the refills. But it has to be Dawn - I will buy generic for most things but I'm ride or die for Dawn.
I'm surprised how a lot of women didn't know about this, but, if you get blood on any clothes, material etc. You can use hydrogen peroxide to bubble it out, I've saved so many underwear and pants with it
The first thing with bloodstains ist: COLD water first. Let it soak. If you use hot water the blood will clot. This helps with the most bloodstains. Ox-gall soap will do the rest. It´s cheap and eco-friendly.
If you're unemployed/working from home/studying, get dressed and showered. It helps with your mindset and productivity a lot, in my experience.
Put a laundry basket in your trunk to carry your groceries inside. Helps especially if you forget your shopping bags at home!
Towel after a shower: instead of wrapping and tucking one edge in your cleavage area -->wrap the towel around your body and fold the entire top edge down, all the way around you. I saw this way in the tv show Supernatural of all places and it's so much more secure.
Period underwear. They are so much more comfortable than a pad or tampon, or even a cup (personal experience). No more leaking on heavy days!
When you wash your sheets, fold the top sheet, fitted sheet (or crumble it up like I do), and one of the pillow cases and slide them inside the other pillow case. This way, your sets never get separated.
Not sure how this happens. I wash my sheets separately as a single set or multiple sets. I have never lost a set or part of a set. I also do this because sheets get dirtier (thus get a different cleaning cycle) than clothes (maybe with the exception of underwear). Also folding them and putting them away after drying helps. ☺
Have all your body measurements written in your smartphone notes. Feet length, standard bust-waist-hip, your height, wrist girth, finger girths, etc. Update them once a year, or when your body changes.
If you come across any clothes that fit you perfectly - write down brand and exact size, maybe also model name if that's something that the brand does have in stock at all times, like Levi's jeans.
This way, when you go online shopping, you can always check brand's size charts, especially regarding shoes, and increase your chances at picking right size. Don't forget to take fit into consideration - standard, oversize, slim, petite, tall...
Ever since i started doing this, my shopping skill improved immensely.
If you do not like water running down your arms when you wash your face in the bathroom sink, put a scrunchie on either of your wrists and it’ll absorb all of the water.
Have a chapstick and tampon in most locations you frequent. For example: room, office, car, etc.
If you are struggling to open something, like a pickles container for example, just put the lid of the container under hot water for a minute. You'll be able to open it without anyone's help!
Deodorant in your bikini line is great for masking smells. I apply during my period and before going to the gym
Invest in clothing with pockets.
I sometimes buy men's trousers at thrift stores. They're plenty comfortable, and the pockets hold my phone!
If you have long hair and carpet/rugs, run a squeegee or a rubber broom over the carpet to 'ball up' the hairs before you vacuum to prevent hairs from clogging up the brushes. If you only have a small rug and have access to rubber/silicone surgical gloves, put one on and run your hands along the rug to do the same thing.
The squeegee is legit. I always do that before deep-cleaning the carpet and/or vacuuming.
Putting a sponge in the dishwasher to be cleaned, so that I don’t have to waste the sponges and throw them out as often
Also, put it on a plate while damp and microwave it for 30 sec or so. Let it rest after so you don’t get burned, but germs gone!
Use an actual wet brush when brushing your wet hair. And start brushing from the bottom up.
I double up hangers. I have 3 tank tops on a hanger for example, or a button up with a tshirt on another. Saves me from buying hangers and saves closet room
Changing the duvet/quilt cover.
Turn the cover inside out, put your hands inside and find the top (pillow end) corners. Grab a duvet/quilt corner in each hand, then shake the cover down the quilt and it turns the right way.
Seriously turns an annoying job into a 30 second dream. You'll spend longer doing the snaps up than getting the cover on.
A spare pair of flat shoes in the car in case a heel breaks.
If your hair gets static in it, a quick fix is to rub a little lotion into your hands & then touch your hair, top to bottom. All the flyaways will settle down.
If you get thigh rub, baby powder on inner thighs is a miracle worker. same with under the stomach or under-arm irritation.
If your hairbrush is starting to collect some funky stuff, take it with you into the shower and clean it with hot water and a couple drops of shampoo
Continuous birth control method. I take a pill every day, zero breaks, and no period. I haven't had a period since 2013 and it's been lovely.
If your shoes are rubbing against the backside of your heel , put deodorant on the edges of your shoes.
I have different notification sounds for different apps and even different people in the same app - say, different sounds for my girl friends and my mom on whatsapp. This way i always know who's sent me a message without having to check it, if the phone is away and i can't/ don't want to go and check.
Eating mounds of fresh and raw produce every single day will give you a glowing and gorgeous complexion
Baby powder can work as dry shampoo in a pinch.
For Moms. Diapers make great makeshift pads. Saved my butt more than once
I keep a toothbrush just for cleaning my hairbrush.
Sticking a fork in the cream part of an oreo so I can submerge it completely without touching the milk
When putting on lipstick - put your (washed!) index finger in your mouth and close it, then pull the finger out to get all the lipstick that might be on the inside of your mouth so it won't end up on your teeth
If you put your makeup on before you get dressed, put pantyhose over your head before you pull a shirt over your head. A modelling hack.
Using the hand vacuum to clean the crumbs off the stove.
When applying eyeliner, draw the line with kohl pencil first before going over with liquid liner. I can never get the line straight when I just use liquid liner on it's own and find this helps.
Using a tooth brush to exfoliate my lips and also to brush back stray hairs (I have 3 toothbrushes haha, 1 for teeth, 1 for lps and one for hair)
I’d say you can combine the lip and tooth brush if you’re a stubborn minimalist (raises hand). I figure my teeth and lips are always touching anyway..
When chopping onions keep a damp paper towel on the cutting board. No woman, no cry.
If you apologise for how messy your house is, people will assume that it’s usually tidier. Works best when house is quite tidy already.
When I go shopping to Zara (for example), to skip lines, if I find something that I like, I scan the label to find it online to order it from there, and then just leave the store. It’s still fun shopping experience, but I don’t have to stand in line for 30 minutes.
If you wear size 8 or above shoes, buy men's flat boots. They are made so much better than ours. I wear 8.5 so I get men's size 7.
Same with clothes. If you fit buy them in the mans section. They are better done, cheaper and more practical.
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Also, don't shave if you don't want to. It's easy for me, because I'm so fair, you mostly can't tell if I have hair. I know a lot of women who say they shave because their male partners don't like the way their body hair feels. But it turns out what they actually don't like is the feeling of tiny spikes on your skin when the hair starts to grow back.
Cheap and effective facial (body) scrub. Sugar with some olive oil and lemon juice. Tried it last week and it worked perfectly and tasted good too :)
Does anybody have a trick to clean delicate stone? Our shower has stone as tiles (idk who decided that but definetly he never cleaned a shower) so we cannot use most cleaning products and the calc and mold grows really fast if you only use water.
There's "Floor cleaner" for natural stone floors. Use a natural not acidic cleaner like "green soap" which I'm pretty sure you can get in Belgium. It usually comes in a container (not fluid).
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Half of these are how to make your clothes/periods more comfortable, the other half about how to reduce risk of assault and harm. Makes for an interesting read…
OK so its all "helpful" facts for women like everything is a problem to them
If you wear size 8 or above shoes, buy men's flat boots. They are made so much better than ours. I wear 8.5 so I get men's size 7.
Same with clothes. If you fit buy them in the mans section. They are better done, cheaper and more practical.
Load More Replies... Also, don't shave if you don't want to. It's easy for me, because I'm so fair, you mostly can't tell if I have hair. I know a lot of women who say they shave because their male partners don't like the way their body hair feels. But it turns out what they actually don't like is the feeling of tiny spikes on your skin when the hair starts to grow back.
Cheap and effective facial (body) scrub. Sugar with some olive oil and lemon juice. Tried it last week and it worked perfectly and tasted good too :)
Does anybody have a trick to clean delicate stone? Our shower has stone as tiles (idk who decided that but definetly he never cleaned a shower) so we cannot use most cleaning products and the calc and mold grows really fast if you only use water.
There's "Floor cleaner" for natural stone floors. Use a natural not acidic cleaner like "green soap" which I'm pretty sure you can get in Belgium. It usually comes in a container (not fluid).
Load More Replies... Half of these are how to make your clothes/periods more comfortable, the other half about how to reduce risk of assault and harm. Makes for an interesting read…
OK so its all "helpful" facts for women like everything is a problem to them
