🌳 Save money by planting trees

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. 🥳

Here’s what we have today:

• 😴 The Pomodoro technique

• 🌳 Save money by planting trees

• 🪨 Master the art of skipping stones

• 💻 5 helpful links

• 🚀 and more!

Read time: 3 minutes

#004

😴 The Pomodoro technique (beat laziness)

One of the best ways to beat laziness is to use the Pomodoro technique! Set a timer and work as hard as you can for 25 minutes, then treat yourself to a 5-minute break. This acts like a reward for your brain, almost like a mini-vacation.

Set the timer again, dive into your task, and when it dings, take another break, but this time take a slightly longer break. Rinse and repeat.

This rhythm of focused bursts and bigger reward triggers, helps keep you sharp, motivated, and able to take on longer session of the same medial task.

#005

🌳 Save money by planting trees

The trees in your front and back yard aren’t just for privacy anymore, they can actually save you some money if they’re placed in the right spots.

How so you ask? Well by planting large deciduous trees west and northwest of your home, you can block enough sunlight from hitting it to save up to 35% on air conditioning bills.

Of course it might be a little costly at first to plant big enough trees to get the job done, but according to one study, this added up to be an additional $131 per month in savings.

#006

🪨 Master the art of skipping stones

To master the art of skipping stones on water, precision is key. Begin by selecting a smooth, flat rock—oval-shaped ones work best. Grip the rock firmly, positioning your thumb on one side and your index and middle fingers on the other. Channel your inner pitcher and release the rock with a gentle spin for maximum skips.

Ok, here’s the secret part that will turn you into a world renowned rock skipper…

Scientists found that the most optimal way to skip rocks is to tilt them at a 20-degree angle and to throw them towards the water at a 20-degree angle.

Practice, patience, and a bit of finesse will have you impressing onlookers with your newfound rock-skipping prowess.

HELPFUL LINKS

Health benefits of symphonies - Turns out symphonies can synchronize heart, lungs, and even electrical impulses of the listener. (link)

Paper = personality? - This communication coach has a simple test with 4 pieces of paper that can determine your (or someone elses personality) (link)

Make chicken stock in minutes - Simple little way to make chicken stock in your microwave! (link)

LEGO is better than gold - A look at old LEGO sets compared to gold as an an investment. (link)

What to do after a house fire - House fires are our nation's most frequent disaster. Here's what to do next if tragedy strikes your home. (link)

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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