Good morning life hackers,

This is 1000 Life Hacks, the daily newsletter that helps you improve your life each and every day… even if that’s just a little bit. 🥳

Tip of the day: If you're trying to make drastic changes in your life, there are going to be people you're going to need to eliminate from it.

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

• 😌 Stop, drop, and breathe method

• 🪛 Rescue lost instruction manuals

• 💤 Quick fix for faster Z’s

• 💻 5 Helpful links

• 🎁 Bonus hack!

Read time: 3 minutes

LIFE HACK #088

Feeling the onset of a panic attack? Give the stop, drop, and breathe method a shot. Here's how:

1. Inhale deeply for a slow count of four

2. Exhale for another four counts.

3. Repeat this process two or three times.

Taking these intentional breaths can be a game-changer when you sense anxiety creeping in. It's like putting a brake on the worry train before it picks up speed. Incorporating this simple breathing exercise at the beginning of an episode can help prevent the anxiety from spiraling into something more overwhelming.

LIFE HACK #089

Misplaced your manual? No worries! Check out manualslib.com—a handy website where you can find user manuals for pretty much anything.

With a whopping collection of over 2 million manuals covering 40,000 brands, it's a treasure trove of guidance. The best part? It's all free!

You can easily search for and download the instructions you need. So, whether it's your new gadget or an appliance, ManualsLib has got you covered, making life a bit simpler with just a click.

LIFE HACK #090

Ever find yourself tossing and turning before bedtime? The secret might be as simple as switching up your sleeping position—try lying on your left side!

When you snooze on your left side, your heart and stomach are positioned favorably, reducing acid reflux and promoting better digestion. This eases any discomfort and helps you drift off faster.

So, next time you hit the hay, cozy up on your left side for a quicker ticket to dreamland!

HELPFUL LINKS

💻 AROUND THE WEB…

1. Spotting diabetes. Simple ways to spot warning signs of prediabetes in adults. (LINK) 

2. Steam your mash potatoes. During Thanksgiving, every minute is precious. Steam, don't boil, for faster mashed potatoes. (LINK)

3. Sustainable dish washing. From picking the right cycle on the machine to soaps, sponges and handwashing techniques. (LINK)

4. How to spot a psychopath. Multiple tells from a psychologist on how to spot a psychopath. (LINK)

5. Damn good gravy recipe. Lumpless Thanksgiving gravy is an unsung hero of the table, and should be. (LINK)

More links tomorrow!

BONUS HACK

That’s all for today. I hope your day is at least just a little bit better after reading.

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