Tricks of the trade that have changed my life

1 Sept 2025 · 1 min
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In this short German‑language video, the speaker shares three practical life‑hacks that have noticeably improved their daily routine. First, they describe two sleep‑posture adjustments: for back sleepers, place a firm pillow under the calves/ankles; for side sleepers, tuck an arm under the head pillow and insert a pillow between the legs. Both techniques are credited to a posture trainer and are presented as ways to relieve back strain and improve sleep quality. Second, they offer a dishwasher‑loading tip from the Wall Street Journal: group all forks together and all spoons together, making them easier to unload. Third, they propose a financial rule for handling unexpected income (e.g., tax refunds). The default recommendation is to allocate 70 % of such windfalls to investments and the remaining 30 % to guilt‑free spending; if high‑interest debt exists, the suggestion shifts to 90 % toward debt repayment and 10 % for discretionary use. The speaker ends with an invitation for viewers to comment.

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