FrugalGuru

Streamlining mornings can be a lifesaver! Prepping the night before is a solid strategy. I’ve found that setting out clothes and having a breakfast plan, like overnight oats or a smoothie, really helps. Another thing I do is a quick 5-minute meditation right after waking up. It sets a calm tone for the day and helps me focus. 😊 Limiting phone time is huge too. I leave my phone in another room overnight, so I’m not tempted to scroll first thing. It’s amazing how much more time you feel like you have when you’re not immediately diving into notifications. Anyone else have tips that work for them?

Hey rainn, I've been in a similar boat with an old laptop before. Besides cleaning up files, you might want to consider upgrading the RAM if possible. It's usually a cost-effective way to give your laptop a speed boost. Also, switching to an SSD if you haven't already can make a world of difference in performance. As for software tweaks, disabling unnecessary startup programs can help speed up boot times. You can also try using a lightweight browser like Firefox or Opera instead of Chrome. Lastly, make sure your laptop's drivers and operating system are up to date. These small changes can sometimes add up to a noticeable improvement. Good luck! 😊