🚸 The Magic of Telling Kids What To Do

GM Life Hackers,

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BUT… If you’re only going to read one thing today make it this:

What you’ll learn today: 

1. The Magic of Telling Kids What To Do

2. New Home? Ask for the Paint

3. Beat the Post-Vacation Brain Fog

4. Pic Of The Day

1. The Magic of Telling Kids What To Do

Next time you want a child to stop doing something, flip your words.

Instead of saying “Don’t jump on the couch”, try “Sit down on the couch”. Our brains, especially little ones, tend to focus on the action in the sentence, not the word “don’t.”

Giving a clear, positive instruction makes it easier for them to understand and follow through. It’s like giving GPS directions instead of just saying where not to go.

2. New Home? Ask for the Paint

If you’ve just moved into a fresh new place, here’s a sneaky-smart tip: ask your landlord if they have extra paint from the walls.

Chances are, they painted recently and have a small stash left over.

That way, when life inevitably gives your walls a scuff, you can do a perfect touch-up, no guessing, no mismatched “almost the same shade” disasters.

Your walls stay looking brand new, and your security deposit will thank you.

3. Beat the Post-Vacation Brain Fog

You know that first day back to work after a vacation?

When your brain feels like it’s still lying on the beach? Here’s the cure: before you leave, write yourself a to-do list with clear, step-by-step priorities for when you return.

This way, you’ll sit down, open your list, and know exactly where to start, no overwhelm, no “umm… now what?” feeling.

Your future self will want to high-five you!

Pic Of The Day

That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

—Keith