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Mobile applications are used by millions of people across the globe. According to Go Globe’s mobile apps usage statistics, smartphone users spent 89 per cent of their mobile media time using apps. However, these mobile apps can be hit or miss when it comes to helping us be more efficient at work. Luckily, this Work Day Productivity Hacks infographic by Hassle Blog, with 20+ of the best productivity apps, can help you to become your most productive self....

This is not an official list of top answers on Quora, but I hope you enjoy reading all these good ones chosen by Krishnan:

You have a shortcut created for every program on your computer. You try out a new productivity tool at least once a week. LifeHack.org has become your second home. You get excited about crossing off one of your to-dos. You organize your desk at least once a day. You have your RSS feeds organized by priority and filtered by keywords. Your friends think you’re in a cult called GTD. You’re training your kids to become future GTD masters....

29 Ways to Beat Procrastination Once and For All

Our relationships are often founded on the type of connections we create from moment happenings and if our utmost intention is to keep one, we can’t get our thoughts off elsewhere. Our facial expressions, the way we carry our body, and the tone of our voices while we’re with people or far from them, reveals to them if truly we’re with them or if our concentration is mainly on ourselves....

It doesn’t have to be that way. I have seen people transform from being crippled by depression and anxiety, to a point where they get that feeling of serenity back in their lives. The dark cloud of depression begins to fade and the heavy weight of anxiety gets lighter. They used the 3 ‘lifestyle triggers’ to achieve this state. The beauty of these particular lifestyle triggers is their simplicity. No side effects....

He silently packed his bags. Brushing passed her, he walked out the door and never looked back. Stephanie fell to her knees, shaking uncontrollably as muffled sobs escaped her body. The pain was unbearable. She had two babies- the oldest five and the youngest three. What was she going to do? She had no job, no experience and no marketable skills. Six months passed and still he wouldn’t return her calls....

You’ve made your decision. You want to start working for yourself and you’re ready for the income caps to be off your finances. There’s just one problem — that gap between seeing your vision and getting to it almost feels impossible. Where do you start? Should you start? Can you really do it? Before you know it, that excitement you once held for your project is now just a distant thought....

I don’t have the magic trick to make men and women communicate effortlessly but I can share one little trick to communication that certainly will help you better understand how to communicate with anybody. I have found that this deeper understanding of communication has been very helpful in all conversations in life. Information is power? We live in an age where information is abundant and still the right information at the right time can be the most valuable asset....

It also marks the onslaught of delicious meals that are capable of completely derailing your fitness. Ugh—you can almost feel your waistband getting tighter…better loosen up that belt. Here’s the good news: If you put the right plan in place, you won’t come out of Thanksgiving and other big holiday meals carrying 10 extra pounds with your diet in shambles. This piece includes the exact strategies you need for before, during, and after the big holiday meal....

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of 2014, 13% of all public school students received special education services. On an average, over 6 million students a year need special help in order to further their educational development. With plenty of kids needing specific attention to their educational needs, why do some school systems lack so severely in this area? If you’re questioning whether to choose public school or private school for your child with special needs, there are three factors you should carefully consider....

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Even after reading books, to some extent, it’s great to still have them around for reference purposes, to revisit them occasionally, or to give them out to friends or family if a need to arises. Other times, however, there’s a need to dispose of them or donate them to prevent them from merely collecting dust. At such points, instead of tossing the books, the vital information within them, and the dollars behind them, there are better ways to get rid of them and also derive benefits at the same time....

Sounds about right? Then it’s time to brush up on your productivity skills. Success is not just about getting more stuff done (though there’s no denying that efficiency is a huge piece of the pie). You’ll also need to figure out why you’re doing what you’re doing, and if what you’re doing is even necessary. You’ll want to consider things like your energy levels, natural work cycles, willpower, habits, and what obstacles are getting in the way of using your time wisely....

1. Jun I. in Tokyo, Japan In Jun’s photograph, nature and the manmade overpass are combined through the soft sunlight as a family walk their dog. 2. Sawyer K. in British Columbia, Canada The structured, strong planks of the bridge are the focus of this forrest and this wonderful photograph. 3. Cory S. in Lake Cushman, Washington, USA You can really feel how enormous this woods are in comparison to the woman, and yet the light shines down on her....

Here is the bucket list of the 30 things to do around the world before you turn 30! 1. See all the seven continents Each country has its unique adventures and its unique culture, but you can’t say you’ve seen them all until you’ve traveled on all the seven continents. Don’t limit yourself to Europe or America: spread your 20something wings across the entire world, even Antarctica. It will be hard, but the rewards are more than worth the risks and efforts!...

Doing little things that make you happy is a good way to boost your self-esteem as well as your general mood. This in turn has a knock-on effect on your mental health. It’s a win-win! Plus, most are free or cheap, so there’s no excuse for not showing yourself a little love from time to time! Why wait for your next day off or vacation? Remind yourself that you deserve to lead a happy life and enjoy yourself on a regular basis with these 30 ways to treat yourself....

Try something new everyday. Featured photo credit: fisherman fishing in big lake via Shutterstock

Top 10 Tips for Productivity & Peace of Mind

Bzzz! Wrong! Neener-neener-neener! Play is important no matter what your age. Play is so important, in fact, that Dutch historian Johan Huizinga (1872-1945) once described it as the defining characteristic of our species. For Huizinga, humanity is notable not as Homo sapiens, “wise people”, but Homo ludens, “playful people”. Go Out and Play!