Am I good at it? Not really. I take the word “packing” quite literally and simply cram everything into my suitcase, which makes it hard to find what I’m looking for without dumping out the whole bag. I’m also constantly making little goofs such as forgetting my hotel room number, which leaves me stressed out and grumpy. So when I first saw this video by DaveHax, I was blown away by how practical and creative these 10 travel hacks are....
You can learn new words and grammar rules on the bus, while waiting in line, and in any other free moment you get. Below are 10 apps that you should definitely install in your phone. 1. Memrise: Free, Fun, Learning This app is the Wikipedia of learning; it contains over 300,000 community-created courses, including lessons on over 180 languages. The “mems” (user-generated definitions, images, explanations and sentences) will help you remember new words and phrases easily through cognitive learning....
1. They don’t spend impulsively Money has a way of engaging us. This apparently happens to a big problem for us all as we want to take advantage of the “easier” life. Impulse spending means eating out and shopping extensively until we drain our finances. Financial stability can only be attained when we control and monitor our impulse spending. 2. They save money Financially stable people spend less than they earn....
It can seem like it takes no effort, but while there may be times where the ideas just seem to “come” to those people, it most often takes focus, determination, and commitment. There is not some magic formula, and “poof,” a great idea is just “born.” Ideas start from a spark, and that spark is recognized, acknowledged, and developed. A spark is not the idea, but is the kernel of truth from which the great idea springs forth....
Why Potatoes? Even though potatoes have sustained a somewhat tainted reputation, they are still one of the most-often used ingredients in recipes spanning breakfast through lunch and they have a vast health benefits, which are listed below: 1. Positive Effect on Diabetes Those with diabetes are always worried about raising blood glucose levels and so they avoid potatoes’ natural sugar content. In fact, avoidance isn’t necessary, but portion control is. Carbohydrates can be a healthy part of any diabetic meal plan when incorporated in correct portions....
Building off of the nutritious and healthy green smoothies, a smoothie bowl is eaten with a spoon due to the extra thick texture, making it the healthiest and easiest way to turn a smoothie into a meal. You can make them into even more of a complete meal with the addition of a few simple ingredients into the blend, and toppings like sesame seeds or goji berries, which add to the superfood ingredients list as well as a wonderful crunch that is so missing in green smoothies....
1. Arthur Christmas Takeaway: You will get what you work for, not what you wish for. In “Arthur Christmas,” unlike his brother, Steve, Arthur never aspires to be a Santa but is compassionately concerned with delivering a missing gift to little Gwen Hines, which is the core requisite to be a Santa. At the end of the film he becomes Santa. So the film’s affirmation is to work for what you believe in not just wish for it....
However, innovative people are looking at smartphones not just as a convenient way of communicating, but also as a tool that has near infinite possibilities. Here are ten interesting things that you may do with your smartphone. 1. Avoid oversleeping by amplifying your phone’s speakers Smartphone speakers are usually not good enough to wake up heavy sleepers or listen to music to. However, you can boost the volume by putting your phone in a drinking glass, coffee mug, empty pitcher or vase, as the sound will reverberate inside the glass....
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Most of us would opt for a branded face mask simply because we think that making one ourselves would take up a lot of time, and that it requires special preparation. In reality it is quite easy and once you get started, it can become pretty fun and creative to mix different combinations and watch for the amazing results. While some of the masks won’t require basically anything but fresh fruit or vegetables that you can simply rub on your face and leave for some time, your essential DIY face mask equipment should consist of a simple bowl, a whisk and a face mask brush....
Water and certain foods are great brain boosters, but dietary supplements can often help in this area. We will go over a few of them here. Brain boosters are also often referred to as nootropics, or smart drugs. Certain nootropics I cover in the proceeding article have also been proposed to treat certain mental disorders and illnesses. Here are 10 natural brain boosters recommended by science: 1. Water You’ve probably heard that up to 60% of the total human adult body is water....
The implementation of these learning hacks will help you excel both at your work and in everyday life. You can boost your productivity in all aspects of life by becoming a sponge to all the useful information around you! Top Learning Hacks to Boost Your Learning Ability Now, here are the top learning hacks for becoming an expert at learning. 1. Define Goals If you want to eradicate all the confusions and distractions from the process of learning, you have to guide your brain to a certain path....
1. Why am I here in the first place? Do you actually need something, or are you just looking? And if you’re just looking, what led you there in the first place? Sure, maybe you’re just killing time on your lunch break, but if you find that your default activity is hitting the stores, think about what makes you go there. Are you bored, stressed out, or unhappy? Shopping, especially when you feel like you’re getting a deal, gives you a quick mood boost....
Looking out for oneself has a bad rap these days. “How can you be so selfish?” An accusatory statement we use to jab at our significant other or friends for focusing more on themselves than us. But what if this is their trick to winning at life? Let your “me” flag fly and check this out. 1. They Enjoy Deeper Connections Results from a study at the University of Michigan showed marriages where partners took their “me” time to be a significant factor of happiness....
In addition to the scientific backing behind video games and happiness, here are 10 reasons why it makes sense that adults who play video games are happier than adults who don’t. 1. They’re more connected to their inner child. Few adults really get to do anything playful after work and family life set in, which makes it pretty understandable as to why so many American adults are depressed and bored with life....
Yet despite this, those with their eye on living an honest and fulfilling life should avoid any temptations of this social Whodunnit. It’s true. Caring about what others think of you is an arrow to the knee of your happiness. Here are 10 reasons why. 1. Nobody Knows You Like Yourself. People can be arrogant in the fact that they tend to judge a persons character within second of meeting them....
1. You can’t be with someone who they don’t like There is this unspoken conduct or standard for your friendship. Both of you cherish being together so much that you only want someone who can positively impact your friendship. You will only be dating someone if your friend approves of him or her. If someone is not good enough for your friend, obviously that person cannot be good enough for you....
If you’re still trying to answer that question, here’s a list of signs you’re headed in the right direction with a solid foundation in place for a decade of thriving in your 30s. 1. You’ve quit some bad habits. A lot of twenty-somethings have trouble letting go of their teenage and/or college lifestyle. If you’ve successfully dropped habits like binge drinking or smoking cigarettes, then that’s a win for both your health and your relationships....
1. Serve Home-Grown Food A thoughtful way to make your holiday dinner table more traditional is to serve a few homegrown foods. If you have done some canning or freezing this year, made homemade jams or jellies, or grown various types of vegetables, now is the time to serve them up at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Or, if you have hunted and can provide meat for the table, this is a good time to enjoy it with your friends and family....
1. Start the day with exercise Regular exercise is good for your brain. It improves your memory and overall thinking skills by increasing the size of the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the region of the brain responsible for verbal memory and learning. Particularly, aerobic exercise does the trick, the kind of exercise that really gets your heart pumping and blood flowing. You’ll find yourself remembering little details at work, especially the conversational details....
