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1. It Gets You Unique Access To The Artists I just got through figuring out whether or not Rolling Stone Magazines favorite metal band of 2014 was going to sleep at my parents house this week while touring in the area. Someone who opened for Black Sabbath just liked my Facebook status and I also just got a text from a dude who’s been touring the world for thirty years. These things might seem weird and out of this world to folks not involved in the underground, but for us devotees it’s pretty par for the course....

1. Short Term Energy Boost While those against napping might claim naps make you more drowsy, taking a shorter nap will actually boost your energy and alertness. Next time you feel the need to grab a quick rest, doze off with confidence. Napping too long will have the opposite effect however, and make you feel groggy for hours. To avoid this, aim to sleep for about 20 to 30 minutes in order to get the jump on the rest of your day....

Yes, that trip that allows you to escape the mundane of everyday living, and provides you with some much needed R&R (caution: Rest may be limited due to your preferences of having fun). However, by going on a Road Trip you have the opportunity to see more, experience more and appreciate more. In the age of “gadgets-and-gizmos” and where everything from our meals to our hours with family and friends are planned out, this is probably one of the most spontaneous things to do....

1. You Learn to Communicate And Speak Your Mind in a Healthy Way. If you are living with family, they have likely known you since birth. Therefore, in a lot of communication, you likely rely on your family understanding your body language and the things you don’t say. Even long-term friends who become roommates can understand you in a similarly intimate way. When you decide to have strangers as roommates, you have no such luxury....

Not necessarily. Thousands of homeowners that don’t understand the anatomy of a real estate transaction (or just want mass MLS exposure of their home), will hire a realtor, aka a “glorified real estate agent”. They do this under the assumption that a realtor will make the transaction go smoother, simpler, and most importantly, faster. Unfortunately, many home owners have quite a different experience. Here are a few signals to look out for that could mean it’s time to find another realtor:...

Here are five simple techniques you can make use of right away to help you kick your procrastination habits to the wayside. 5 Simple Techniques You Need to Learn to Stop Procrastinating 1. Explore and map out the task at hand. Sometimes procrastination sneaks up on us because we haven’t properly addressed just what it is we should be doing in the first place. A task always seems larger or more complicated when you don’t know the specific details!...

Leaving aside the nasty reputation, networking—if it’s based on building genuine relationships—is one of the most powerful tools for personal brands. First of all, hanging out with the crowd in your industry is important for being able to learn from the best—knowledge sharing is one of the most powerful ways for everyone to succeed. Networking is also a great way to get yourself associated and on the radar with other professionals—not just because, but for establishing useful partnerships and cooperation....

We are unsure as to whether the things we say are truly amusing or whether our attempts at humor will leave people staring at us in awkward silence. Those feelings of self-doubt are going to be things of the past if you start practicing these five solid pieces of advice that will make people fall in love with you and make you appear more likable instantly: 1. Make your body language more expressive One of the characteristics of charismatic people is their expressive body language....

If you’ve got a home business selling anything from handmade jewelry or vintage clothes to pet accessories, chances are you’ve already dabbled with an online store at the major English language online marketplaces like eBay. But have you considered expanding beyond English? There are nearly two billion people online worldwide, but only around 34 million are native English speakers – and the vast majority of online shoppers require information in their native language before making a purchase....

However, the reality is smartphones have expanded our chance at productivity. Rather than waste time, smartphones have allowed us to become more productive than ever. It all depends on how you use your device. 1. You can work from anywhere A smartphone with data can let you work via cloud storage. Google Drive is available on the iPhone and Android, and comes with a full suite of document creating and editing tools....

Studies have revealed that seniors speak more positively about online dating compared to the younger individuals. However, statements from senior citizens using online dating services also reveal that, the major causes of differences in online dating experiences is, “seniors often make better choices of online dating partners as they focus more on happiness and fun, showing every sign of maturity in their dating approaches” while the younger individuals may have a different focus....

Freelance Work and Independent Contracts With freelancing as an emerging trend and more legal backing up, this type of work can prove helpful in the early days of a startup. As a Founder, you have many responsibilities including the financial well-being of your employees. Your Facebook or LinkedIn account may read “CEO”, but it’s more of a “title” with a leadership role than it is a financial bliss. Living off dividends takes about a year, literally, so freelancing and independent work can be a great solution to cover your own expenses and generate extra revenue for other purposes....

Money shouldn’t be a stressor for you. In fact, it can be quite interesting and a little fun to keep track of your income and expenses! Once you see how your money comes in and out, you’ll feel more reassured when spending your money. Here are five ways to get in control of your finances: Get Educated on Personal Finance Personal finance is something that we should all know as adults, but sadly, we’re not always taught it in schools....

Notice a Common Need and Act Several recent news features have highlighted the actions of young people overwhelmed with the need to help their community. These actions range from mowing people’s lawns, to playing piano at a local nursing home, some people even cut hair for the homeless. Identify one of your talents, or skills and offer them for free to people needing them. Consider all the times in life when someone helped you out and pay it forward to society....

You got married right out of college because you thought true love could be kindled over Natty Lite and existential conversations spurred by Bill Nye’s Twitter feed. Who else in this universe could possibly like both the color royal blue and Chris Pratt? Getting married was the next logical step in this too-good-to-be-true romance. But then you realize there are important things that you don’t agree on. You want to move away and get a job in the city, your partner wants to stay near their family and have kids....

The above 5 ways are intended for those who are interested in achieving commercial success and maximizing profits from their ideas. There are many settings where making money is not a primary or relevant concern where these ways can still become quite useful. University researchers striving to gain a deeper understanding of our universe and natural laws are among those can benefit. Hobbyists and part-time practitioners can likewise apply them to their particular circumstances as they work toward meeting their project goals....

Take Advantage of Networking Opportunities You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: networking is key! In this case, networking can actually help you begin feeling more passionate about your job. Connecting with people who are passionate about the same things as you is a sure-fire way to build motivation. Sometimes all it takes is being surrounded by those who love the field you work in, to remind you of the things that drew you to it in the first place....

One of the areas they channel the power of habit towards is how they handle wealth. By developing some positive habits towards wealth, making and managing money successfully comes very easy. Some of the world’s richest people even have hordes of titles dedicated to studying the habits that made them successful managers of wealth. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates all have habits that make them insanely successful. This article will be sharing some of the habits that successful entrepreneurs embrace to keep their wealth increasing....

There are plenty of offers that claim to provide you with the opportunity to make thousands of dollars a week. Unfortunately, none of these businesses will provide that sort of income, but they aren’t scams either. They were chosen because they all require a minimum investment to get started — some require nothing more than a flyer advertising your business. Even better, if you do enjoy any of these businesses, there is a potential with most of them to continue to expand — perhaps even to the point of going full time....

Two years ago, we have covered Fifty Tools which can help you in Writing by Poynter Online and it is still the most popular post at lifehack.org. Now Poynter Online has accompanying all those 50 tips into audio to drum in the point, and you should be able to get some good ideas from reading through the 50 points, like: Fifty Tools which can help you in Writing Fifty Writing Tools: Quick List with Podcast – [PoynterOnline]