Are Life Hacks Solving 'Problems' We Don't Actually Have?

There's nothing like the allure of simplifying your life with a little hack. The internet is filled with life hacks, mum hacks, laundry hacks, sleep hacks and, of course, food hacks. But are these tips and tricks actually making life easier? Or are we solving problems that never really existed?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Check out those viral hacks articles here and here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to:  Stacey Hicks, Deputy Editor at mamamia.com.au  Carly Dober, Psychologist and Director of Australian Director of Psychologists  Geoff Webb Producer: Claire Murphy  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.