Ask HN: Tiny things that make a positive difference in your day?
There are a lot of things in life where you need to put in a lot of effort or make a major change to get the result you want. But sometimes, it's possible to get a good result with just a tiny change. The author of that story recommends buying a proper kettle to make tea; an HN user suggested buying a second laptop power adapter.
Here's one of my own: I used to put my laundry in a mesh bag. In order to put something into it, I'd have to find it, open it, and put in the clothes. Yeah, it only takes a few seconds, but it was enough that I'd often just put clothes on the floor, especially when I was in a hurry, so my floor would almost always be covered in clothes. Then I got a laundry basket. Now all I had to do was throw the clothes in. Overnight, the problem disappeared.
Have you encountered anything similar? Mediating 15 minutes every day, kitchen appliances, a water bottle at your desk, saying hello to everyone you meet, etc. Maybe it saves you 10 minutes every day or maybe it just puts a smile on your face.