life hacks

We're always looking for ways to glow up, whether it be hitting up the gym or checking out the self-help books. But have you ever considered going to Twitter for the life hacks that you need? Beyond all the negativity, there are actually some pretty solid life hacks. Some are ridiculous, whereas others are quite useful. Either way, we're here for it. Scroll down for our fave life hacks of the week. 

Life is a journey, and we're always looking to improve. Our advice to you? Throw out those self-help books, and head on over to Twitter for the best advice out there. You're probably thinking: "why would I take advice from random strangers on the Internet instead of professionals?" That's a valid thought, but we've found many gems among the Twitter users of the world. Scroll down for the best life hacks we've seen on Twitter this week. 

Everyone had their go-to lies back in the day when they hadn't done their homework on time. Whether it was blaming the dog for eating it, your little sister for throwing up on it, or pretending you were too sick to do it all together, our teachers always knew when we were lying. A Twitter thread containing some of the more sophisticated ways of getting out of submitting homework on time has gone viral, but they are too little too late. Unfortunately, technology is a little too sophisticated to allow for these "errors," but it would have really been useful back in the day. Oh well, it won't be long before this generation comes up with a hack list of their own for getting out of digital homework submissions.

We're always looking for more ways to glow up in different aspects of our lives. The best place to get advice, you ask? Why, the Twitter-sphere, of course. We know it's not exactly the traditional platform for advice, but it's got some pretty original life hacks to offer. Some are funny, whereas some are just wholesome, but all are life hacks we could definitely get behind. Scroll down for the best Twitter life hacks from this week. 

It seems like we're always looking for ways to improve our lives, whether it be buying self-help books or drinking ourselves into oblivion. There's no in-between. Thankfully, we got our Twitter fam to keep us going when it comes to self-improvement. They have the most creative, innovative (albeit completely ridiculous) ideas when it comes to living our best lives. So scroll down and internalize all the tips listed below. You're gonna need it, ya hot mess. 

What's the best part of a romantic comedy? If you said "the big kiss at the end," you're an idiot who is so wrong. No, the best part of a rom-com comes in the middle when our feisty leading lady finds a purpose or decides to get her life together and 👏 focus 👏 on 👏 herself! Sure, the brief self-actualization and confidence boost pales in comparison to the delirious happiness she gets from the man who makes an honest woman of her, but how would we KNOW she couldn't be happy without him if she didn't try? Anyway, as someone in my pre-getting-my-life-together phase, I've compiled a list of how different rom-com leads try to turn their lives around. Let's give these a try, ladies!

From creating slippers out of sanitary pads to making bra fillers using pop socks and rice, these 'life hacks' for girls from old magazines will leave you laughing at their sheer creativity and ridiculousness. Scroll through these outdated and useless tips on how to live a more comfortable life, which I can bet that no one has ever benefited from.

There's a lot of perks of aging. You have more experience, more weighted advice, more money (hopefully), and you probably just give less of a f**k in general about the little things. Having adult problems means not caring so much about the things that used to paralyze you when you were young and naive, like being caught wearing the same pair of jeans twice in the same week or having your crush find out you have a picture of him on your wall that you kiss every night before bed... Unless we keep doing that stuff when we're 40. Let me know... for research.

These hilarious Tweets truly prepare you for what your 40's may look like.

The world is divided into two types of people: those who cook and those who don't. Those who don't get takeout or buy microwave meals, and those who do, take pride in their work (mostly). They all have their secret tips and trips to make recipes easier and tastier, which they've discovered along the way or learned from their mom or grandma. Discovering cooking hacks happens to be a passion of mine, and I'm always eager to find new ways to improve my recipes. People reveal their "weird, but life-changing" cooking hacks in this Reddit thread, uncovering some real gems. Please scroll down to read them and get yourself one step closer to being a (somewhat) professional chef.

There's nothing like being hungover (or even still drunk) and ordering McDonald's. As you sit there and stuff your face with greasy fast food, you wonder if anything ever tasted so delicious. Not that I know what this feels, like, I'm speaking for a friend. Cough cough. But what would make it even better is if you could save a couple of bucks as you were doing it. So here's a list of handy hacks to make your next McDonald's order that bit cheaper, so you can use all the money you save over time to buy... another happy meal! We're lovin it!

Sometimes, all you need is a piece of life advice written on a hilarious and unsuspecting place to brighten your day. Whether it's in the supermarket or stuck to a tree, Jeff Wysaski produces the funny life hacks we all need. The creator behind the comedy websites Pleated Jeans and Obvious Plant, Jeff has been placing these entertaining posters all over town, and they're brilliant. Scroll through for a guaranteed laugh.  

One way to get through quarantine is by doing jobs around the house that you've been putting off forever. Whether it's clearing out the attic, or repurposing old items, now is the time to get busy. These people are upcycling their old items into totally different things, giving them a fresh lease of life and a new purpose. Check them out for some inspiration on how you can transform your old stuff!

You don't always need to be a great inventor to be able to come up with genius solutions to life's problems. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of creativity. Here are some people who found answers to bad situations, proving that you can always make lemonade when life hands you lemons.

Being an adult isn't easy. Kids assume we've got it all figured out, but truthfully, we have no idea what we're doing most of the time. From struggling to tie our shoelaces to not knowing how much spaghetti you actually need for one portion, here are some of the basic life skills that some adults never mastered, who aren't ashamed to admit it. 

I tried all of these and now my life is perfect. Enjoy these terrible, yet hysterical, life hacks to achieve the life you've always dreamt of! 

These 15 tips and tricks will help you feel more secure when traveling! Traveling is one of the best experiences in the world, but it's important to take precautions when you're abroad. Doing so will ensure that you'll not only have an amazing time but a safe time, as well. Safe travels!