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Do you want to easily get things done<\/a> at home, work, and school using lifehacks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like a fun, personalized, and creative way to solve a recurring problem (or two) in your routine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifehacks can help you be more productive<\/a> and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s a lifehack? A lifehack is a shortcut, skill, trick, or technique that offers an easier way of completing a task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a bit of creativity, thought, and experimentation, you can create custom-made lifehacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you’ll find five simple steps to help you create your own DIY lifehacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps anytime you are looking to streamline your life.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a task that needs a lifehack.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This first step shouldn\u2019t be all that difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you have to do, is to look for a task or other activity in your life that falls under one, or more, of the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The task:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Takes a long time to complete<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Is of a rote or mechanical task by nature<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bothers or annoys you to no end when you are directly or indirectly dealing with it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Creates singular or multiple difficulties for you in your daily routine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some examples of every day problems?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about filing that giant stack of papers<\/a> on your desk? Misplacing reusable cloth bags in your purse or bag?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having no place to safely store your water bottle near your desk? Or working with a specific computer program or application?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a moment to write down any thoughts<\/a> you may have when it comes to daily problems or annoyances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identify possible solutions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to creating a lifehack, anything goes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The important thing to keep in mind is that it is about problem-solving! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to give yourself some time to think about your problem, and identify a possible and appropriate solution\u2026or two!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you go about finding a possible solution for your problem? Here\u2019s a few ways to go about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do some research.<\/strong> A little bit of knowledge can go a long way. Read a book, conduct an online search, view message boards, open up the instruction manual, or listen to a podcast. The point here is to do more research on the task or problem in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use your imagination.<\/strong> Try looking at your troublesome task in a completely different manner. How would, say, a famous person from history approach and solve this hack? How about your favorite TV character? How about your pet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask a friend.<\/strong> Everyone looks at the world differently. Run your task by a friend, family member, neighbor, or colleague to see if they have any ideas on how to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look around your immediate environment for solutions.<\/strong> The answer to your problems might be sitting in front of your nose! Could you use an existing item sitting in your home or office? How about repurposing a container, storage device, structure, or framework for your needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do a couple of mini-experiments.<\/strong> Sometimes the best way to try out something, is to just go ahead and do it. Roll up your sleeves and test out a few different solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try out your lifehack.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to give your brand-new lifehack a test drive in the real-world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to test your lifehack to ensure it solves, or at least lessens, your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, depending on your lifehack, you may need to try things out across different spans of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This might mean trying several different attempts in one sitting, or trying a new approach to your problem each day, week, or month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make corrections to your lifehack.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How did your lifehack perform in your real-world trials? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you happen upon any difficulties, issues, or concerns? Did the lifehack perform beautifully, or does it need to be scrapped and reworked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be discouraged if things don\u2019t first work out as expected. Sometimes, you need to do a lot of real-world testing, and go through many trials and error, to find a viable, and a ridiculously simple solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice your lifehack.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only way to improve your lifehack is to hone and practice it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make mental notes, or take physical notes of your progress. Over time, you\u2019ll learn the best way to complete a task for your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice makes perfect\u2026even when it comes to lifehacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample lifehacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I\u2019ve developed a few lifehacks of my own. Take a look at the below to get some inspiration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n