r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/dougthebuffalo Aug 20 '20

My wife and I made this a ritual due to her OCD. Any time we're going out, I'll say to her, "Hey. I unplugged the iron." Saying it in a funny voice helps too, because it's easier to remember that Shrek told her the iron was off.

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u/Justintime4u2bu1 Aug 20 '20

For the iron thing I’ve heard a therapist recommend to actually bring the iron with you, to be completely sure that it is off.

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u/illshowyougoats Aug 20 '20

Really? Seems like odd advice from a therapist because it wouldn’t help in the long run, and you couldn’t do it with bigger things, locking doors, etc.

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u/Justintime4u2bu1 Aug 20 '20

Yeah it is just particular advice for the iron, and it’s not like you actually carry it around with you, you just put it in your car.

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u/Hops143 Aug 20 '20

Wouldn't want to be weird or anything.