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. 🥳

Hack of the day: Ever have that thing in the back of your throat that makes you want to gag and cough it out? Scratch your ear, it will go away.

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

• 🪖 What Military Grade really means

• 👀 Overcome anxiety with observation

• ✍️ Google translate’s editing gem

• 💻 5 Helpful links

• 🎁 Bonus hack!

Read time: 3 minutes

LIFE HACK #067

Products often boast being 'military grade,' especially outdoor gear like boots and jackets. However, this label, associated with the army, doesn't guarantee superior quality.

In military terms, it simply means meeting the basic durability requirements at the lowest cost possible. Essentially, when you spot 'military grade' on a product, it's primarily a marketing tactic rather than a true indicator of exceptional performance.

The term may sound impressive, but it doesn't necessarily translate to top-notch durability or functionality.

LIFE HACK #068

To combat anxiety, try to engage in a grounding technique by mentally narrating your surroundings.

Conduct a 360-degree observation of your environment, vocalizing what you observe as if crafting a story. This intentional act of perception serves as a powerful distraction, preventing your mind from succumbing to the downward spiral of anxious thoughts.

Describing tangible elements in your vicinity creates a mental anchor, redirecting your attention and providing a momentary reprieve from anxiety and nervousness.

LIFE HACK #069

When editing your essay or any written work, consider using Google Translate's English to English function.

Instead of translating, this feature reads your entire work aloud. It's a handy tool to expedite the editing process, allowing you to swiftly identify and rectify grammatical errors.

Hearing your text read by a Google robot can surprisingly enhance error detection. Make the most of this feature to streamline your editing tasks and achieve a polished final draft.

HELPFUL LINKS

💻 AROUND THE WEB…

1. 15 Best dog Christmas sweaters. It’s that time of the year, where you AND your dog need Christmas sweaters. (LINK) 

2. Toilet paper in the fridge? Why people have recently been storing their toilet paper in the fridge. (LINK)

3. How to clear the Cache on your iPhone. Why you need to clear your browser's cache—and how to do it. (LINK)

4. How to overcome mistakes. A great Ted Talk on what prevents us from learning from our failures. (LINK)

5. Amazon Black Friday deals. An early look at some of Amazon's upcoming Black Friday deals. (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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