life·hack
ˈlīfˌhak/
noun
informal
plural noun: life hacks
- a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way.
If your're familiar with the term "hack" or "hacker" you probably imagine some nerd somewhere breaking into a computer. The term hack or to hack something has taken on a new life in the tech age. In many cases though it is something very simple that can make an impact on your day to day.
For your post
- Pick one hack from the following links and describe why you picked it.
- Offer up one of your own if you have one
- Or find one from another site that you like and want to share it. Please include the link.
Links:
https://www.wattpad.com/68514045-tips-101-for-girls-in-middle-school-high-school
http://www.studenthut.com/articles/20-amazing-student-life-hacks More for college students
http://www.viralnova.com/school-hacks/
I chose the first link, mostly because I have my own Wattpad account. I liked the "life hacks" and have actually done some of them myself. A good life hack is to get a Q-tip and put vaseline on it and apply it to your eyelashes. It isn't quick, but it does sort of help your eyelashes become longer and curlier. Vaseline also can be used a make up remover.
ReplyDeleteI chose the first link because I know of Wattpad and have used it before. I have actually heard of some of these hacks before. I picked the hack about the iPhone charger. I have actually done that before. I find that my chargers always break but the ones from Walgreens have endurance. One hack I always use is putting my phone on low power mode to stop it from dying so quickly.
ReplyDelete5) Can't focus on your homework? Distracted by your phone? Give your phone to your mother or father to hold onto to until you finish all your work. This will minimize your distractions. I choose this one from the wattpad link because I personally have problems doing my homework so this would probably help.
ReplyDeleteI have a tendency to lose my hair ties and headbands. As a " life hack" I usually use carabiners to hold my hair ties. This makes it a very simple,fast way to find hair ties and put them back once I'm done using it. I also chose link one because so many of the hacks are useful for everyday life.
ReplyDeleteThe life hack that I chose was the one that I can't focus with homework so I should give my phone to my mom. I'm always distracted. I feel that this would be a good way to get my homework done right away rather than wasting time on my phone.
ReplyDeleteOn the first link had a very long and interesting list life hacks so I decided to choose that one. I specifically chose the life hack about playing classical music while studying because I believe it will be very useful to help remember information faster and focus better when studying. Another life hack that I found useful from the list was to drink water in the morning instead of coffee because it is a healthier way to wake you up rather than drinking coffee all the time.
ReplyDeleteI chose the first link, and life hack number 5. I chose this one because it takes me longer to do my homework with music that I like rather than something else. By using classical music, I get less distracted and it has a more calming affect.
ReplyDeleteI chose the second link. The hack where you mount your phone in your car with a rubber band. This hack is very beneficial for people who use any type of GPS on their phone. It lets the driver keep their hands on the wheel, and keeps the people in the car safe.
ReplyDeleteI chose 16 on the first link because I have trouble waking up in the morning. I didn't know that water wakes me up faster than coffee but now that I do, I will drink water in the mornings instead. Another hack I use to wake up in the morning it the app Rocket Alarm. The app wakes you up like a regular alarm, but in order to turn the sound off you have to complete a "mission". Some of these "missions" that I use include, solving a math problem given to you or blowing into the mic.
ReplyDeletei hack i chose was keeping your belongings in an empty sun tan lotion container while you're on the beach. i have done this hack before and it's extremely useful since people don't care about stealing sun tan lotion but they do like money, keys, and phones. i hide all my stuff in a emptied out container of sun tan lotion while im at the beach and i feel much safer leaving all my stuff!
ReplyDeleteI chose the hack: Studying Incentive, When you reach a gummy bear you eat it. I chose this because I don't always like to study, and this is a great way to motivate me and get things done faster. A hack I know is to turn down the brightness on my phone and put it on airplane mode to conserve my battery life.
ReplyDeleteI chose the hack that uses nail polish to identify different keys. I chose this because my house keys have the same shape and I couldn't find the right one. The nail polish helped my to put the right key in the lock. Another life hack I know is to put a straw through a strawberry to remove the stem easily.
ReplyDeleteThe hack that I picked from watt pad recommends to listen to classical music because it can help improve your memory while studying. I think I will start listening to classical music while studying to help me better remember what I study and be better prepared for the test/quiz. Another life hack I know and use is putting your phone in a ziplock bag to listen to music while taking a shower.
ReplyDeleteI chose the hack with gummy bears in the second link because it will make the person want to read so they can ave the food. One of my life hacks is to listen to music you don't know while studying; it will block outside distractions but you won't get distracted by the lyrics since you don't know them.
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