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According to GTD, your weekly review should consist of an evaluation of your outstanding involvements. It’s a time to empty your mind, process your inbox, and review not only your Calendar but also your various “GTD buckets”: actions, projects, ticklers, someday items, and reference material. Most of us set aside one to two hours for the weekly review, in which the main benefit is to cultivate your trust not only in the GTD method but also in the tools you’re using to implement the method....

I love eating rice and would cook and eat rice nearly everyday. Risotto is a classic Italian cuisine, well accepted by people with different cultural backgrounds around the world. Not to mention, I love its rich and creamy texture going extremely well with a variety of vegetables or meats. The traditional way of cooking risotto is to add stock into the grains gradually and stir constantly. Generally speaking, the whole process of cooking the grains from raw to being cooked with constant stirring requires me standing near the stove at least 25 to 30 minutes or so....

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Because of this, I have been very interested in all that literature that has come out on introverts within the past few years. While people are embracing their identities as either “introverts” or “extroverts,” I have found myself sitting between the two camps. And while I have been sitting between the two camps, I have been observing. I have seen people taking on their label as “introverts,” and allowing it to limit them....

Whether it’s wearing the same clothes like Obama, Zuckerberg, and the late Steve Jobs does, or setting fixed times to finish all your tasks, having an anchor ritual is key. When leading a company, a leader’s most critical role is decision making. You do not want to become the bottleneck[2] that’s holding your awesome team members back. To help your business grow, you must achieve inbox 0. By ensuring that you’ve addressed all messages at the end of the day, your team will be able to hit the ground running tomorrow....

One of the reasons students balk at research paper is that writing them is a skill that most college professors assume their students have, while few high school teachers teach it — leaving students to work out for themseves how exactly to proceed. Add to that the fact that students often take a range of courses they have little or no interest in to satisfy their general requirements, and it’s no wonder that students often feel hung out to dry when it comes to writing research papers....

1. Fix your pipes and install low-flow water faucets Did you know that 7 billion gallons of drinking water a day are wasted in the US? That’s enough to fill over 11,000 swimming pools! Make sure you conduct timely inspections of your pipes (at least once a year) and fix all the leaks. A dripping faucet adds extra 10% to your water bill. Moreover, consider installing low-flow faucets which cost around 10-20$ per item....

You don’t need to complete a podium finish to be an athlete There are 1/4th of Americans aged 65+ that fall down each year. Every 11 seconds, another adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. Chronic diseases account for 75% of the money our nation spends on health care, yet only 1% of health dollars are spent on public efforts to improve overall health[1]....

The global production of milk can be categorized into five distinct sources: Cattle, Buffaloes, Goats, Sheep, and Camels. Milk produced from cattle commands staggering 85% of the global milk industry while buffaloes are responsible for a tenth of the global milk production. The remaining slice of the pie is split among goats, sheep, and camels. Modern Society’s Perception of Milk Ever since bottled milk first appeared in 1884, many countries have dived into the market and starting producing their own brands of milk....

The most common symptoms of different types of anemia include the following: feeling fatigue or energy loss dizziness fast or irregular heartbeat cold hands and feet shortness of breath especially when doing exercise pale skin headaches leg cramps tongue swelling or soreness brittle nails Effects of anemia on the circulatory system Anemia that results in nutritional deficiency can affect the circulatory system hence proper attention should be followed to treat it....

The make-up of bananas Bananas contain a good amount of fiber, as well as antioxidants. One medium-sized banana (118 grams) also contains: Potassium: 9% of the RDI. Vitamin B6: 33% of the RDI. Vitamin C: 11% of the RDI. Magnesium: 8% of the RDI. Copper: 10% of the RDI. Manganese: 14% of the RDI. Net carbs: 24 grams. Fiber: 3.1 grams. Protein: 1.3 grams. Fat: 0.4 grams. 1. Bananas Help with Depression and Mood Bananas are able to help relieve depression and improve your mood due to high levels of tryptophan....

Here are some of the amazing benefits of strawberries you can enjoy: 1. Strawberries provide energy We need healthy meals and snacks throughout the day to maintain energy levels. Strawberries are a great choice when it comes to fighting fatigue as they contain nitrate to promote healthy blood flow. 2. Strawberries can boost your libido It’s true, strawberries really can make us feel more romantic. The luscious fruit was even used in a traditional soup served to newlyweds in 13th century France....

I have seen a lot many of my friends, being more mature after ending up their first relationship. But girls always take longer time to overcome the breakup blues. So I have decided to dedicate this post to the lovely ladies all over the world because I believe that every girl is special and she deserves the man who is the best for her and brings out the best in her....

Comfort is associated with balance. We feel most comfortable when our lives are in balance. Looking at our world today and the chaotic busy lives we lead, you might think that we are most comfortable with busyness. But, few of us would say we’re comfortable with the pace of our lives. I suspect we have lost sight of balance and don’t know how to get it back. One way to consciously commit to a life of balance and the comfort it brings is to strive for balance in the energies of our homes and offices....

Beef 101 (Infographic)

Upon opening this book my initial reaction was, “Hey, the publishers made a mistake.” The inside jacket of the book is printed like a stenographers pad. You know, top to bottom. Then, the very next page shifts back to the standard orientation. Then, believe it or don’t, the next two pages shift to the previous orientation. Finally, now that you are nice and sea-sick it flips back to standard orientation....

Think of your mental and physical fitness the same way: you don’t need to be an Olympian, but you do need to stay in shape if you want to live well. A few cognitive workouts per week can make a major difference in your life. The Skinny on Mental Workouts Physical fitness boosts your stamina and increases your muscular strength. The benefits of working up a mental sweat and brain training, however, might not be so obvious....

Forgiveness doesn’t change the story of the past, but it will change the perception of that story, further changing how you process it, which leads ultimately in changing how you tell it. Forgiveness becomes the connect-the-dots formula that heals the body, refreshes the mind, and encourages the soul. This loving practice turns our future into one worth looking forward to. Ever desire to move on but struggle with just how this is accomplished?...

For the business-owner who is trying to decide whether they should expand to a second location or the big-time investor with money tied up in the stock market, being a few steps ahead of the game can make the difference between making bank or losing your shirt. Uncertainty can have devastating impacts. The Great Recession of 2008,[1] in which the bottom fell out of the US housing market, businesses folded, and people were left unemployed, still looms large in our memories when we think about our futures....

Can eating a healthy lunch make you more productive at work? According to the infographic, yes it can. We make bad food choices during lunch break. This is because work is stressful. When we’re under stress, our tendency is to eat a lot. Furthermore, the time constraints of a 1 hour lunch break adds to the pressure. Most people either end up bringing snacks back to the office to compensate for the short period of time or they end up eating after work....