Everyday Mistakes: Common Things You Do Wrong on a Daily Basis

Everyone has a few undesirable patterns of behaviour.

But some of those routines make day-to-day activities easier.

a great deal more challenging than they have any business being,

And as a direct result of them, a great many things are possible.

We have been acting in an improper manner without even being aware of it all this time.

From removing post-it notes to charging your phone, and everything in between

to the extent of using the loo,

Now is the time to figure out what it is that you have been doing incorrectly.

during the entirety of this time.

Defeats falling like rain.

It's possible that you pushed the snooze button on your alarm clock.

approximately four, five, or twenty times, but you've finally made it; great job!

Despite this, there is nothing that can get you ready to face the day.

Nothing compares to the feeling of taking a steamy shower after a long day.

However, please hold on, buddy; I'll get the soap.

due to spending an excessive amount of time in the warm water.

In fact, it is not particularly beneficial for your health.

Taking frequent showers is one way to remove

oils and beneficial bacteria from the surface of the skin

which throws off the normal equilibrium of the body.

resulting in skin that is dry and cracked.

Not only that, but in addition to what the Journal reportedly says,

pertaining to clinical immunology and allergy,

Taking too many showers in a day might also lead to

to severe skin conditions like eczema and other forms of dermatitis.

Therefore, in order to avert this extremely itchy future,

The only thing that's required of you is to

is to cut down on the number of days per week on which you take a shower.

On the other hand, if you truly cannot function without a regular shower,

Simply concentrate on washing the most important areas.

Antiperspirant difficulties, once you're nice and clean

You reach for your deodorant or antiperspirant.

But hold on, is it really necessary for you to put on that antiperspirant right now?

Because if you look at the label carefully, you'll see...

of most antiperspirant deodorants

They'll instruct you to put it on, so do so.

shortly before you turn in for the night.

I mean, how is that even possible?

To tell you the truth, it seems that

Because you're less active at night, you sweat less.

Therefore, more of the active aluminium is absorbed through your skin.

antiperspirant active component that is based on

which, throughout the course of the night, seeps in and plugs those sweat ducts.

in addition to the primary component

will, in most cases, continue for around 24 hours.

so that its influence won't disappear throughout the course of the night.

It looks like you don't have to sweat.

concerning this issue each and every time.

Banana Bonanza, after all of those shenanigans involving hygienic practises

It's time to start the day off right.

Bananas are an excellent choice for breakfast on any given day.

Having said that, in the event that the stalk is mushy or the top is somewhat mushy,

It may cause chaos in the morning for you.

But what if I told you that ripping the stem off the plant may actually

is not the path that should be taken?

If we are to believe monkeys,

also referred to as the banana-loving connoisseurs of nature,

This delectable yellow fruit can be opened with less effort if it is peeled first.

from the end closest to the bloom.

To remove the brown stub, simply pinch it until the peel breaks.

and just start pulling away.

This method is not only simpler, but it also results in a cleaner peel.

can also assist in the removal of all of those strange banana strings.

It may remain on the fruit even after the peel has been removed.

You can now quite literally take pleasure in the results of your hard work.

Problems with the tooth paste.

Now, irrespective of whether you choose to wash your teeth or not,

before or after you've eaten breakfast,

There is still a possibility that you are going about it the wrong way.

Commercials aired throughout the years have given the impression that

You should be able to get large streaks of toothpaste out of the tube.

onto your toothbrush to stave off tooth decay and keep your teeth healthy.

However, this is not at all the case.

During ads, these long ribbons of paste are displayed.

in order to provide the impression that their product is slightly more appealing.

as well as encourage you to use more toothpaste.

The truth of the matter is, however, that a single blob the size of a pea can

is sufficient to preserve your dental health.

appearing and feeling as clean as a whistle.

At this point, I don't know about you, but here's what I think:

I have no idea if I'm even breathing properly at this point.

The one and only thing I am aware of that anyone can perform accurately

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every single day without fail.

Folding fumble.

Now that everyone has been refreshed and fed, it is time to get some work done.

The first order of business is to put away the laundry. Ugh.

Despite the fact that it's a straightforward endeavour,

It feels like it takes forever.

Making things as small as possible and stuffing them into drawers

causes wrinkles to form in all the wrong places. leaves creases.

But trying to make your closet look like

a really cool display case at a department store

is far too much of an inconvenience. Or is it?

As it happens, the entire process can be completed in a few seconds.

to fold a shirt in such a manner.

Did it appear to you that someone was practising some kind of witchcraft?

Then, let's take it easy as we go through it.

To begin, you will lay the clothing down on a level surface.

and then pinch it at the top and bottom, just off the seam.

using your right hand, and take your left hand off the collar. with your right hand.

After that, while still squeezing the garment,

You cross your right hand over your left one like this.

At the point where the bib part of the collar now meets the bottom

your clothing is made of.

Take that portion in your left hand as well and pinch it.

and finally pulling the collar upward,

Bring your right hand through the opening.

From this vantage point, you give it a quick shake before laying it down.

Simply turning the shirt over creates a neat and simple fold for it.

You might need a little bit of practise before you get the hang of it.

But when you've done that, putting away your laundry is a breeze.

will turn into a breeze to complete the assignment.

An annoyance caused by the refrigerator.

The following item on the agenda for errands is:

is to assist with the storage of the groceries.

This includes an unopened carton of fresh eggs.

On the other hand, if you intend to put them away for future use,

in the egg holder located on the door of your refrigerator,

Then I'm sorry to tell you that I have some bad news for you.

It is important to maintain a steady temperature for eggs.

below 68 degrees in order to preserve their pristine condition.

However, the door to the refrigerator is actually a

the section of the refrigerator that is the warmest.

Throughout the course of the day, opening and closing

increases the frequency of temperature changes that the eggs are subjected to.

compromising the quality of the eggs in their entirety

And, to make matters worse, despite the fact that this is the ideal location for it,

Furthermore, milk should not be stored in the refrigerator's door.

Temperature swings behave similarly to eggs.

can hasten the process by which the milk spoils.

It's a scorching level of heat.

The milk was a poor selection.

Where should you store all of your milk, therefore, according to the narrator?

Where else would you put the eggs if not in this single refrigerator basket?

The advice of specialists is to put things like these in the refrigerator.

near the rear portion of the primary body of the refrigerator

due to the fact that it is a more resistant and cooler region.

in response to variations in temperature.

What a brilliant way to solve the problem!

Condiment pandemonium.

Now, simply because there is space in the door of the refrigerator, you

does not imply that you should be piling on as many condiments as possible.

under the light of the sun within.

Certainly, there are some condiments that are naturally preserved.

Products such as jams and sauces will do very well in that area.

because it is not necessary to maintain a steady temperature for them,

ketchup, on the other hand...

Certain individuals are bound to an antiquated practise.

that involves placing it in the refrigerator.

However, doing so serves no useful purpose at all.

Ketchup that is produced for commercial sale often involves the following:

Tomato, sugar, and vinegar are the ingredients.

Because of this, the sauce has a particular acidity.

Because of this, the condiment stays fresh and is safe to consume at all times.

at a temperature equal to that of the room.

even if it hasn't had a chance to chill in the fridge.

That means you can make better use of the space in your refrigerator.

for something that has a pressing requirement for it.

Unless you count yourself among those folks, that is.

that prefers to consume their ketchup in a chilly state.

My preference is for ice-cold ketchup on freshly cooked food.

causes an unpleasant sensation in my mouth of many kinds.

Despite the fact that this will almost certainly result in a Third World War,

Please describe the storage method you use for your ketchup.

below, in the section for comments.

Crossing out is a waste of time.

One more errand can now be checked off the list of things that need to be done.

Even if drawing a line through it is a satisfying accomplishment,

It doesn't really hide the meaning of what the original words were.

You had recorded it as being

What if it had been something confidential, private, or sensitive?

or perhaps embarrassing?

To wit: settle the parking ticket, get some new pants, etc.

Instead, you may watch the latest Logan Paul video.

You could certainly scrawl wildly over the words, but that would be pointless.

or resort to the use of whiteout.

However, there is a much less complicated solution.

Your confidence won't be revealed to anyone if you do that.

Alternating between a straight and curved path

Create a string of letters that are completely random.

on top of the words that you wish to get rid of.

The original word can be made out of the jumbled-up letters.

significantly more difficult to discern, let alone read.

Therefore, it is not necessary for anyone else to know about your errors.

or your most intimate and hush-hush details ever again.

The sticky note causes a snag.

Wait! You've just remembered something else.

Today is the day to get things done.

and procure a post-it note in order to jot it down hastily.

However, when you remove the backing and stick it in place,

The note simply rolls up and disappears into thin air.

The vast majority of us simply accept this as a boundary.

Using post-it notes as an example

However, the reason for this is that you have been utilising them in an incorrect manner.

this pause in the action.

When you work your way up from the bottom and peel the notes,

The sticky line has creased the paper.

According to the path that it was dragged down,

I'm going to leave you with a crooked memo.

On the other hand, if you peel a post-it note from the edge,

Pull it down in a straight line, and the notes will not change.

At long last, you can stop worrying about misplaced memos.

as well as the notes that you seem to have misplaced behind your desk.

Problems with the bobby pin.

Now, if you have hair that is long and beautiful,

There's a good chance you've used a bobby pin or two.

to prevent stray hairs from getting into your eyes.

while completing each and every one of these duties.

However, a significant number of you will discover that these

The hair grips come out of your hair nearly as quickly as you put them in.

What exactly is going on with that?

However, despite how easy it may appear to use them,

You are not inserting them correctly.

Despite the fact that it seems as though the side with the waves should be on top,

Its primary function is that of a gripping device.

on the back of the bottom half of your hair.

Therefore, when you slip it in, the flat side should be facing down.

positioned such that the flat side is facing upward.

This reduces the amount of time that is wasted on you.

fussing with your hair

as well as the number of bobby pins that you employ.

Which will protect you from appearing in such a manner.

I mean, the battle against the wisps might have been won by her.

However, at what expense?

Getting down and dirty

After experiencing all that life has to offer,

The present moment is as excellent a time as any other to start a fitness routine.

This can involve going for a jog or going to the gym for a little

Nevertheless, whichever you favour more,

First, you need to warm up your muscles by stretching.

After all, the majority of us have been hearing this ever since we were in school.

stretching before physical activity

aids in avoiding damage to muscle tissue

and possibly has the potential to improve our overall performance.

However, that is not entirely accurate.

While it is undeniably pleasant to stretch,

This assists in the promotion of flexibility.

There is no solid evidence from the scientific community.

that doing it before exercise helps to lessen the risk of becoming injured.

Studies on a far larger scale have demonstrated that

that in activities requiring a high level of intensity, such as military drills,

There was no discernible benefit to warming up with stretching beforehand.

on the number of injuries or the amount of muscular discomfort.

Even more incredible is the fact that several studies have shown that.

involves high-speed running and aerial manoeuvres,

discovered that the performance of individuals

was actually decreased on a general level.

when they did some stretching before beginning.

However, a few studies by themselves are not sufficient evidence.

to establish these discoveries as irrefutable truths.

Whether you choose to stretch before you exercise or not, the choice is yours.

is in large part up to you.

Despite this, it could be just as significant.

as your previous physical education instructor in high school led you to believe it was.

Insanity caused by microwaves

It looks like you've built up an appetite.

as a result of all of the workouts.

Now would be a good time to reheat part of last night's dinner for lunch.

After giving it a quick blast in the microwave, you can eat it.

You take it out for a few minutes to think about it.

only to discover that the food on the edge was cooked at a temperature that was dangerously high.

However, the middle remains at a very frigid temperature.

This is due to the radiation that is produced when microwaves are used.

doesn't travel too far.

And depending on the gravitational pull of your meal,

These waves will only go through solid objects.

a constrained portion of the food to eat.

The majority of individuals are successful in resolving this issue.

by pausing periodically to give their food a swirl while eating it.

However, admit it: who among us actually has the time for that?

Netflix won't keep itself entertained!

What you need to do in order to reheat any leftovers you may have

consistently, and soon, a gap is being created.

in the centre of the dish, so that it creates a ring when served.

Everything will be close to the edges and will cook more quickly as a result.

without melting the core's frozen surface.

If it's already in a bowl, you should just make a hole in the centre of it.

in order to consistently provide a meal that is hot throughout.

Leftovers have never looked so nice.

Fans for the ceiling that are seasonal

There is a nip in the air, making it feel like autumn is on its way.

Consequently, you rely on the tried-and-true heater in your home.

to get the room nice and toasty.

However, have you ever given any thought to the possibility of using an outdated ceiling fan?

to assist you in keeping the house warm?

After all, it does have a somewhat backward sound to it.

You primarily rely on the opinions expressed by these fans.

can assist you in beating the heat during the summer months.

And yet, very few people are aware that they also serve an important purpose throughout the winter.

During the warm summer months, ceiling fans usually rotate anticlockwise.

In order for the angle of the blades to be

brings air closer to you by pushing it downward.

This gives the impression that the wind has chilled your skin.

giving you a sense of being more at ease.

However, throughout the winter, you should switch the direction that the fans are blowing.

Reducing its speed in this way really draws in cooler air.

and forces the warm air that has risen to a lower level.

to the very highest point in the room.

This one modification could end up saving you money.

up to fifteen percent off of your monthly heating expenditures,

leaving you with a sensation of warmth and comfort on the inside and outside.

You deserve a lot of praise.

You will need to complete a few errands now.

However, because it is chilly outside,

You really ought to protect your head by wearing a hat.

After all, your mother and your instructors are the ones who raised you.

I have always told you that the majority of your body heat is lost through your skin.

via the inside of your head.

But if you want to keep your entire body warm, you need to wear layers.

You're making a mistake if you're focusing primarily on stocking up on warm caps.

I am sorry, mother.

However, if one were to believe the British Medical Journal,

A person only loses between 7 and 10% of their body heat by breathing.

via the top of their heads.

Almost certainly, the origin of the entire myth can be found in the

based on old military research from the 1970s.

It claimed to have been responsible for up to 45% of your body heat.

floats away from the top of your exposed melon.

Sadly, they weren't putting in a lot of effort during practise.

Science, at the time, served as one of the areas under evaluation.

were outfitted head to toe in arctic gear.

and were only required to brace the chill with their heads.

Since then, scientific thought has matured and evolved.

It was asserted that subjecting any portion of your body to frigid temperatures could

will bring about a corresponding decrease in the temperature of your core body organs.

Therefore, you should concentrate on finding a method that will warm your entire body.

and not simply rely on your intellect.

Pizza saver purposes.

The day has turned out to be very pleasant overall.

You've decided to host a small get-together at your place, so you called in a pizza order.

But as you crack open that cheesy package, you'll find that...

doughy deliciousness, you come across one of those unusual

gadgets composed entirely of white plastic.

placed precisely in the centre of your pie.

Although it appears to be a little table at first glance, this device

The stopper, also known as a pizza saver, is placed at the top of the box.

because they were compressed into the food.

This is a very clever piece of work.

However, due to the fact that it cannot be consumed,

A significant number of people simply dump it in the garbage.

before getting their hands on the pizza.

However, you should not proceed in that manner.

since it can also be used for anything else, which will make your buddies stop.

to refrain from touching your slices with their bare hands.

I mean, I'm sure all of your buddies are wonderful.

But who can say for certain where those soiled hands have been?

To our relief, by exerting pressure on the prongs,

reducing the pizza with the pizza saver to a single slice

It stays in place even when the slices that surround it move.

can be ripped off easily.

Leaving them completely free of any contamination.

It's the ideal way to cut costs on pizza for all parties involved.

Taking it for granted that you have friends.

Wine glasses that are difficult to use.

You've got a posh attitude,

Now would be a good moment to pop the cork on a bottle of wine.

to accompany that oily pizza you're serving.

What a time-honoured combination!

Immediately following the act of pouring it into your wine glasses,

You might feel the need to hold this infant that is packed with alcohol.

by means of the lamp.

Exactly as refined as it seems to be,

You shouldn't really be holding it like this at all.

when you want to take a sip.

Instead, you should keep your fingers firmly on the stem at all times.

This is due to the fact that between 80 and 90 percent

The sense that we attribute to taste is actually our ability to smell.

Don't believe me?

Just consider the most recent time you suffered from a severe cold.

or a stuffy or runny nose.

Also, keep in mind how monotonous and tasteless your food was.

Therefore, in order to get the full flavour of fancy,

Glasses with a long stem were invented so that more expensive wine might be enjoyed.

in order to prevent your hand from coming anywhere near your nose.

This will stop the odour that your fingers give off.

to prevent it from tampering with the wine's natural flavours.

However, in this specific instance,

observing the carefree manner in which you are consuming the alcohol

combined with the oily pizza,

I don't think there will be much change as a result of it.

The training of the toilet

Your desperation is understandable given how much wine you've had to drink.

to pay a visit to the throne made of porcelain.

Let there be no confusion about it: the ability to stand up, unzip, and

Besides, hurry up and relieve yourself.

is only one of the many benefits of having the gender of a man.

However, this strategy may not always be the most effective way to conduct business.

In fact, sitting down provides men with an opportunity to

to evacuate more of the contents of their bladder.

compared to if they were standing upright correctly.

Because of this, you are able to use the abdominal muscles in your body.

In order to fully squeeze out every last drop,

As a direct result, there were fewer trips to the toilet.

Not only that, but it will also be of great assistance.

confronted with the age-old challenge of the male aim,

To the elation of the women who are a part of your life,

I'm sure.

Despite the fact that you shouldn't change your posture

not just for those with the number one spot but also for those with the number two spot.

To the point of sitting up straight on the

is a method that has been used ever since the time of

pertaining to ancient Egypt

More than five thousand years ago.

However, and this is a significant however,

The trouble with sitting in such a position is that

the fact that it causes your lower bowel to remain bent.

because of the continents' efforts to maintain their muscle mass

associated with the puborectalis.

Because of this, you will have to exert more effort.

When you are trying to expel faeces from your colon,

putting themselves in danger of developing uncomfortable illnesses.

such as haemorrhoids and diseases of the colon.

The question now is how exactly you are supposed to relieve yourself.

without being unkind to yourself in the process?

Squatting down will provide the solution to your problem.

Raise both knees to your chest and hold the position.

at an angle of around 35 degrees from your body,

reduces tension in the muscle of the puborectalis,

In addition to restoring normal function to your colon,

putting you on the path that leads directly to the toilet.

Despite the fact that this position makes things a lot simpler for your posterior,

Some individuals will go so far as to climb up onto the toilet seat.

to get down low and squat quite deeply into the bowl.

At the very least, they do so if these absurd

Warning signs from toilets around the world that are somewhat disturbing

if the past is any indication.

The difficulty of charging a phone

When I got back from the loo,

You are greeted with a sound that is all too familiar.

warning that your phone's battery is getting low.

Ugh! You only finished the charging process a few hours ago, right?

To be sure, it's common knowledge that the batteries in smart phones

are not the finest in terms of their charge life,

Additionally, some of the blame lies with us.

due to the pricing structure that we use.

According to the brilliant minds working at the battery manufacturer CADEX,

batteries that run on lithium ion, like the ones in your phone.

are vulnerable to the effects of stress, and much like a person,

Prolonged stress can reduce the battery's longevity.

When your phone is getting closer and closer to becoming empty,

It requires a steady current in order to function.

at a more manageable voltage.

Lower voltages are particularly beneficial to the overall longevity of a battery.

because they maintain a state of low stress within it.

Which ultimately results in an increased number of instances.

It is possible to charge the battery.

Nevertheless, leaving your phone plugged in to charge

When the battery is already at its maximum capacity,

will switch to the opposite mode once the battery reaches its full capacity.

It maintains its power at 100 percent by trickle charging.

while connected to an outlet.

The battery is maintained by this high-voltage charge.

in a state of extreme stress.

Which causes its chemistry to lose its potency over time.

This may result in faults that affect the entire system as well as restarts.

This indicates that it has to be charged overnight.

or just letting it charge as you go about your business is a terrible idea.

The actual question is, "How much should you charge for your services?

You should make an effort to employ top-ups that are irregular and of short duration.

when your battery has between 30 and 80 percent of its capacity.

Even if you can't prevent the battery from wearing out over time,

Armed with the information you have at this point,

You should be able to put off what is inevitably going to happen to it.

just a little bit longer.

Having trouble falling asleep.

After everything that's happened, it's finally time to part ways with your friends.

and get some shut-eye.

Even if there is no other sensation on earth quite like it,

than escaping the cold by hiding under a fluffy comforter.

Depending on how you like to sleep,

could perhaps cause you to feel exhausted and uncomfortable.

Despite the fact that it may be more comfortable, sleeping on your stomach

is truly terrible for the health of your back.

While you are lying on your stomach like this,

causes an abnormally large amount of pressure to be applied to your spine.

And unless you've figured out how to breathe, you're going to die.

while moving your head and looking through your pillow.

causes a misalignment in both your spine and your skull.

This may be quite a literal pain in the neck at times.

But if you genuinely find that you have no choice but to sleep on your stomach,

Put a pillow under your hips so that you can sit more comfortably.

and bring back the bend that was naturally in your back.

to relieve some of the mounting pressure

In addition to that, it provides an excellent pretext for making your bed.

with an increased number of incredibly plush cushions.

But it's not just those who sleep on their bellies.

that have a requirement to be tired.

I'm looking at your side on sleepers.

You might not believe it makes a difference which side of the bed you sleep on,

Notwithstanding what your organs are telling you, though,

You need to understand that the natural position of the stomach is

is located on your left side of the body.

Therefore, if you sleep on your right side, you will:

Your dinner gets digested against gravity,

impeding its disintegration and possibly even triggering

the classic heartburn at midnight.

Keeping this in mind, you need to turn over right now.

then lie on your left side.

to have a more comfortable night's sleep.

You seem to be interested in knowing my preferred stance, don't you?

Well, just ask your mom.

Ice cream is what we are all yelling for.

Even though it's late, it's never too late to try.

for a sneaky nibble at the stroke of midnight,

And you just realised that you have a container of ice cream in the freezer.

sat in your freezer. Jackpot!

When you picked it up at the shop the day before yesterday,

It was soft and delicious.

However, now that it's been less than 24 hours,

It was completely firm when it emerged from the freezer.

Unfortunately, this is because once the ice creams

When an airtight seal is opened, water vapour

in the surrounding air begins to freeze.

and form hard ice crystals in the mix,

and the more air it's exposed to in the freezer,

the harder it is to scoop.

While this leaves most people

trying to chisel chunks out of it.

Like a sugar-obsessed caveman,

There's actually a way to stop this from happening.

Simply flatten a layer of wax paper,

or plastic wrap, against the ice cream surface.

before replacing the lid.

Or put the entire carton in an airtight plastic bag.

This will help keep the air out.

meaning your ice cream stays soft and ready to scoop.

whenever your sweet tooth strikes.

Well, it turns out, I've been doing just about everything wrong.

since forever.

Story of my life.

But which of these everyday things

Have you just learned that you've been doing things wrong?

all this time?

Let me know in the comments below.