Though life is a challenge, we tend to overcomplicate things more than we need to. Nobody has all the answers, but sometimes the solutions may be easier to come by than it seems. It turns out there are quite a few simple things we can do to make our lives easier to navigate.

Recently, a question posted by Lowertier4848 inspired folks to share the “cheat codes” they use to win at life. Scroll below to check out a list of these easy hacks often dismissed by people but that could potentially improve your life without too much hassle.

1. If you hate everyone, have something to eat.

If you feel like everyone hates you, get some sleep. If you hate yourself, have a shower. If you hate the world, get out into nature.

2. Learning how to make use of all the free stuff provided by the local library – audiobooks, movie rentals, museum tickets, access to major newspaper publications, free wifi hotspot rentals, tax assistance, etc, etc, etc.

3. I hate to say it, but being thin. After losing a lot of weight, it’s crazy how different the world treats you.

4. “Thank you for waiting” instead of “sorry I took so long.” has made my general life and self esteem so much better. I do that with a lot of things now. “Thank you for listening!” instead of “sorry for talking so much” is great.

5. Think before you speak, it’s simple but they don’t do it. Learning it makes you powerful.

6. Honestly learning how to say no without feeling guilty is like a life cheat code it saves you so much time, energy and stress.

7. Showering when you’re feeling down about yourself or mildly depressed. Shower, then go outside for a walk, get some air. It does wonders.

8. Being kind to people, even when you don’t have to be. Seriously, it’s like a life 8 hack with hidden bonuses.

9. Asking for help.

10. When you fk up, admit your guilt and apologize. People will respect you. Deflecting and passing blame makes you look like an a***e.

11. Keeping your mouth shut and just observing.

12. Buying prescription glasses online. I used to pay $250-300 for glasses in a brick and mortar store and now I can get them for under $50 online.

13. Regular exercise. During times in my life where I don’t exercise, I slowly sink into anxiety and despair. A few weeks of good diet, little or no alcohol, and exercise every few days, it reverses completely and I feel like a different person.

14 Minding your business is grossly underrated.

15. Spending less than you make.

16. NOT GIVING A SINGLE F WHAT OTHERS THINK.

17. Water. Seeing it, hearing it, being submerged in it, and most of all drinking it. I can’t count the number of times I felt like a new person after washing my face or showering immediately after a long day, or calmed down just by the sounds of rain or flowing water, felt rejuvenated after drinking it… honestly i’m surprised everyday by the healing effects of water. Can’t be overstated imo.

18. Getting enough sleep. It’s like a secret hack for everything—productivity, mood, health.

19. Always thanking and acknowledging service workers. Tell the person bagging your groceries “Thanks for the help!”. Tell the person cleaning the restroom you are in “Thanks for keeping the restroom clean!” When you are paying your bill at the car dealership/local garage for service tell the person/cashier they were nice to work with. Tell the people that are fixing your plumbing you understand that although they couldn’t come out to your location yesterday you appreciated that that got the work done today.

20. Cleaning while cooking.

21. Show up on time and show up to events you’ve committed to. People love to know you’re trustworthy and pleasant to be around. You will be invited if you are the type of person who shows up when and where you say you will.

22. Listening to understand, not to reply. This is all the vast majority of people need for you to be on their good side.