Shortcuts In A Long Life: Little Hacks To Make A Busy Life A Bit Easier

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We're always on the lookout for hacks, shortcuts, and ways to have a happier life, especially as we're so busy but it can be a long journey to simplicity. We need to make life easier, so we can enjoy ourselves. But while we are blindsided by the complexity of things, is there anything we can do to ensure that we are making the most of every single second, especially in such a busy existence?

Have A Backup Power Supply

It's a little thing, but if you have a spare phone battery or your charger in your bag, you've always got the opportunity to be contacted in case of an emergency. If you work constantly, and you're on the move, ensure you have a good working laptop with you.

On oxgadgets.com there is the Chromebook 11 which is pretty nimble if you're travelling loads, not to mention the fact that with Google Docs, you've got numerous speech to text functions. If you work a lot and you need to cut corners, getting your computer to recognise your voice will save you a lot of time! How many words can you type per minute? Now compare this to how many words you can speak per minute. You'll notice the difference.

Always Have Some Cash

Not every store takes payment by card, and not every store has a working card machine! If there's a problem, all the systems are down, and you need some food, you are going to be stuck if you only have your card. A little bit of cash on your person, even if it's stuffed at the bottom of your wallet or purse can be an absolute lifesaver in those moments! And if money is an issue, you need to think about sticking to a budget to keep you on track.

On thebalance.com there is a handy guide so you can learn how to stick to a budget. When we take cash out, we can very easily spend it, but if we get into the habit of having cash for an emergency and pay by card, we can run the risk of overspending. Have a good idea of how much money you have at any given moment, especially if an emergency arises!

Learn To Batch Cook

Life's busy, you're always away, but also you haven't got any money because you spend it on expensive meals. When you get home, you can't do anything, because you've got no money. It's a vicious cycle. By learning to batch cook and freeze meals, you are eating good food that's healthy but you're also making your money stretch that little bit further. In fact, if we learn to batch cook, it takes the hassle out of cooking a meal every evening and we can take leftovers to work with us for lunch. Let's face it, life is pretty expensive now, so we have to find some way of cutting back on the most expensive outgoings in our life. More often than not, food is the culprit.

Making life easier should always be the goal. But it can be a momentous task to get to this point. Shortcuts are the answer!