‘What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know?’ – 18 ways to gain mastery over your physical self

10.

‘How to get rid of ringing in your ears.

‘Firmly cover your ears with your palms (firm enough that you can hear that low rumbly noise that you can hear when you wear earplugs) and drum rapidly on the base of your skull/back of your neck with your fingers for about 15-30 seconds. Some folks say it doesn’t work for them so your mileage may vary, but it works like a charm for me.’
–J-Jupiter

11.

‘If you’re a guy and pee shy at a urinal, do your nine times table in your head. It’ll take your mind off your task, relaxes you and you’ll go.’
–Bednarikfan

12.

‘Holding an ice cube will stop a panic attack in about 30 seconds.’
–TwistedElegance69

13.

‘Chew gum when nervous, as it’ll trick to the body into thinking you’re eating and therefore couldn’t possibly be in danger. Works for me, even if it is hogwash!’
–DaveitPatrickFerris

14.

‘If you have to pee but no bathroom is near? Or you’re stuck in line? Scratch the back of your calf for 10 seconds. It’ll ease the full bladder emergency sensation.’
–tresdosuna

15.

‘If you have trouble getting up in the morning, take a few deep breaths. Getting out of cosy mode is hard, but a few deep breaths are easy. And you’ll find you wake up fully and then feel more like getting up.’
–Asura72

16.

‘Maybe not crazy, but don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. You never floss your teeth, but you know you should be doing it once or twice a day.

‘Floss a few times a week and it will still be a good improvement and make your dentist happy. Get in that habit and increase it to several times a week and then increase it more. Something is better than nothing.’
–beaglemama

17.

‘If you’re coughing and can’t stop, raise your hands in the air. Helps straighten the diaphragm so you stop coughing in seconds.’
–CantaloupeDue2445

Some very useful tips there, and this hack about telling yourself you aren’t a fish was posted multiple times. Sounds mad, but it must work, right?

‘Scientists studying hiccups theorized that they are a leftover mechanism from when humans were fish and had gills. Simply remind yourself that you are not a fish and they will go away.

‘Regardless of whether the reason is true or not, your brain will stop them. Try it next time. Say ‘I am not a fish, I don’t need to use this anymore’ to yourself, and they will go away.’
–VioletRoseOfficial

Hic!

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