This is the first post in an ongoing series I’m calling “back to Basics”, a “refresher course” in personal productivity. For people just starting to grapple with issues of productivity, it will serve as an introduction to the basic concepts that underlie much of what we write here at Lifehack. For more advanced readers, it will serve as a reminder of what you thought you were setting out to do before you started fiddling with your system....
Here’s what you never realized you could do to be happy: 10 Things You Never Realized You Could Do To Be Happy
We put on the news, even when we don’t want to, so that we don’t miss out on important happenings around the world. We are besieged by emails and text messages that add no value to our lives, yet we feel compelled to open each and every one of them. The hours in a day are still 24 hours, same as it was from time immemorial, but it does seem to be getting shorter, because there is so much to do (most of it irrelevant) and not quite enough time to do them all....
Many fitness enthusiasts take up weight lifting for its wide range of benefits. Resistance training is a highly enjoyable workout that offers an efficient way to improve all components of your fitness – strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. The benefits of lifting weights are relevant for both men and women alike. Understanding its benefits allows you to make the right choices when personalizing your workouts and maximizing your progress from each session....
Trying to pick the right bottle and the correct vintage for you palate and more importantly your budget can be a fun challenge. But when you bring that wine home, what do you do with it? And what temperature should you serve it at to bring out all the flavors? Wine Storage Temperature The ideal storage temperature for all wines is 50-55 degrees. Why you ask? The Arrhenius Equation states that for ever 18 degrees the temperature of wine increases past the starting point of 50 degrees, the chemical reaction increases 50 percent to 200 percent....
This infographic by Public Words discusses how to use body language effectively to come across as a pleasant, well-groomed and in-control personality. It illustrates the intricacies of body language and how it can be used effectively in different business situations, such as dealing with an angry colleague, briefing the team, meeting with a client, or going for an interview. Featured photo credit: Gengo via goo.gl
You love that he is curious and explores the world, yet you cringe with every item he pulls out. Still another item for you to clean up. By developing the following habits, the house can stay cleaner and you’ll save yourself some work.
My Standard Emails The Key is Customization I have plenty of other standard emails. But I don’t want you to get the idea that I only send out form emails — that I never put thought into the messages I send out. With only a few exceptions, it’s pretty rare that I send out one of my standard responses without adding, tweaking or generally changing it up. My standard responses are more templates than form letters, in most cases....
What if you could bring your charger with you everywhere? Low battery power should not prevent you from working or browsing through social media. The problem with most powerbanks is that there isn’t enough juice to sustain an entire day. Recharging requires you to go back home, which is what you were trying to avoid in the first place. The Fuelbox is the solution to this problem. The next part is the box....
It is a quick hack, even though the most difficult and time consuming part will be the stitching step. An old record album cover or any other large sized cardstock or thin cardboard. (manilla folder works well, thank-you to commenters below) 2. Paper. This could be blank, lined, grapned, colored or anything else you’d like. For this specific project I used blank 8 1/2 x 14 copy paper, otherwise known as legal sized paper....
Journaling is a written report of your thoughts and feelings. There are many reasons why people journal. Some journal for self-expression, to gain insight, or perhaps even to solve a problem. However, many people journal for healing and renewal—in other words, to support their mental health. According to Zencare, therapeutic journaling is a chance to dive into emotions and thoughts with the goal of building understanding and awareness of self....
Creative minds are rarely tidy.
Gently drizzle and toss the sliced tomatoes in the olive oil to coat slices. STEP 2 Place slices without overlapping onto dehydrator shelves or a baking pan. STEP 3 If you are baking preheat oven to 200 degrees F. STEP 4 In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients. STEP 5 Sprinkle mixture over each slice. STEP 6 Depending on how thick the slices of tomato are, dehydrating could take anywhere from 12-24 hours....
Be careless in your dress if you will, but keep a tidy soul. Many famous people throughout history like past presidents like Abraham Lincoln, champion athletes like Michael Jordan, business leaders like Steve Jobs, scientists like Albert Einstein, world leaders like Winston Churchill, entertainers like Will Smith and development experts like Steven Covey have given us countless motivational quotes. 20 Inspirational Quotes of All Time that Can Change Your Life
Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. How to Smile Naturally without Looking Creepy
Of course, if you read Lifehack, then chances are, you’re probably actively trying to improve yourself and your life on a regular basis so this cartoon doesn’t really apply. But it does show you what not to do if you want to be above average -not to accept things at face value, not to accept rules just because they’re rules, to be productive and challenge yourself at work, and, most importantly, to have dreams and strive to achieve them....
You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed – you’re not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that. How to Fail at Practically Anything
Determining the Numbers When launching a new website, calculating the bandwidth is sort of a hit or miss. The best course of action is to track the site’s activity monthly for the first couple of months after it goes live so that the actual monthly usage can be seen. For a website that is a bit more established, it is easy to calculate the estimated bandwidth. To do this: In kilobytes, estimate the average page size of the site....
What causes diarrhea? Diarrhea is the name given to loose watery stools. It can occur over a short period of time (this is referred to as “acute diarrhea”) or persist over several weeks (known as “chronic diarrhea”). It can be caused by a wide range of factors such as taking certain kinds of medication, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the after-effects of surgery, over-consumption of caffeine or alcohol and infectious diseases....
