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10 Life-Changing Cheat Codes I Wish I Knew at 20
1. Master the Art of Path Crossing: When walking through crowded spaces, try glancing at the shoulder of the person nearest to you. This simple gesture often signals your intent to pass and, more often than not, encourages them to step aside. It’s a subtle but effective way to navigate busy areas smoothly.
2. Delay Your Coffee for a Natural Boost: Hold off on that morning coffee for an hour or two after waking up. This allows cortisol, the body’s natural energy hormone, to do its job first, and it helps you avoid the coffee crash later in the day. The result? A more sustained energy boost throughout the afternoon.
3. Mouth Breathing Is a Silent Saboteur: Breathing through your mouth harms your oral health, disrupts your sleep, and can even contribute to sleep apnea. I discovered that using mouth tape at night helps me breathe through my nose, improving both sleep quality and oral hygiene.
4. The 321 Sleep Rule: If you want to sleep better, try the 321 technique: Three hours before bed, stop eating. Two hours before, avoid drinking anything. And one hour prior, turn off all screens. This trifecta creates a calmer, more restful environment for your body to wind down.
5. Character Revealed by Service Workers: The way someone treats servers, cashiers, and other service employees says a lot…
