With the holidays fast approaching, there is no better time to get your cooking skills in top shape! Appliance City have collected nine quick but essential tips that’ll help you with fruit, breakfast, wine and snacks. These include a quick guide to boiling the perfect egg, how to cook bacon precisely, the quickest way to melt as many marshmallows as possible, and the best way to chill white wine without watering it down....
The most common method of thinking in the Western world is verbal thinking. Although we have a range of intelligences including numerical, musical, spatial, emotional, verbal and kinaesthetic intelligences, it is verbal intelligence that we depend on most. We tend to think and express ourselves in words. It can be argued that mastery of the use of words and verbal intelligence is the most important skill we develop because acquiring further skills depends on our comprehension of language....
In this episode of The Lifehack Show, I talk about how to deal with stress in a world where stress is only becoming more prevalent and small things you can do each day, to relieve it. It turns ou, developing or changing your daily routine can really help!
In a 2015 study done by William & Mary Psychology Professors Matthew Hilimire and Catherine Forestell in conjunction with University of Maryland School of Social Work Assistant Professor Jordan DeVylder, researchers reveal a possible connection between the mind and the gut. Their findings disclose a connection between fermented foods which contain probiotics (the good bacteria in your digestive tract) and social anxiety symptoms. Those probiotic filled foods could be the answer to decreasing one’s fear of social situations....
Sorry, we’re closed. Because of the temptation to “always work,” the ideal workspace for better work/life balance is one where you can close the door when your working hours are over (you do have “working hours,” don’t you?). If this is not possible, another solution is to use a folding screen or room divider to create a sense of separation. We strongly discourage using your personal bedroom for your work area, as that makes the lines really blurred, and the Feng Shui people really don’t like that either, if you are into that kind of thing....
Go out for a walk Do something fun that you haven’t done in a long time Do something creative Complete some minor chore that you’ve been avoiding Get in contact with an old friend or acquaintance you haven’t seen for a while I think most of suggestions are helping to your life balance, which can give you reliefs. It is sometimes to step away from miserable stuff and get on with your life....
1. Pregnancy is hard. Ok, guys, when the woman starts whining and complaining about how hard pregnancy is, listen to her, because she is not exaggerating. Carrying another life is not something to be taken lightly. This is a very rough nine months for the poor lady, and although all her griping might get annoying, just remember, it can only get better from here. Well, usually. Try to really listen to her and try your best to sympathize with her....
The font you choose for your business, company, or personal blog actually shows how much you know about your industry. I’ll use an easy example: Pretty much everyone over the age of 10 and under the age of 70 knows that Comic Sans is a huge no-no if you want to be taken seriously. The only time you’ll see that font used correctly is on a 1st grade student’s homework assignment....
1. Mosquito Repellant First off, protect yourself from pests. Mosquitoes are known for carrying a wide array of nasty illnesses, and those mass produced sprays do not smell or feel the best on the skin. For a homemade mosquito repellent, gather together a few essentials. There are several different essential oils to choose from when deciding which oils to use. As one may expect, different oils have different effects and fight against certain pests....
But, as expected, generating leads is not as easy as it seems. However, lead generation is not as tough too with the help of the right tools and resources by your side. There are lots of lead generating tools available on the market today that claim to provide the best tools: the use of high-end bots, analytics and optimization strategies, etc. However, you can’t just opt for any random tool; that’s when we thought of the idea of compiling the best lead generating tools that you can rely on....
The first thing most people do when presented with a portable media device (besides saying Thank You) is look for ways to add music to it. Music is great, and it’s a wonderful thing to throw in there, but if you’re looking to get more done, and looking for some other uses, try these: Business Card– Most of these devices now allow you to carry along files. Try adding an electronic business card, either the typical formats like vCard or an Outlook export, but also a flat text file with your name as the filename....
We have so many things to do in a day that we can get pretty backed up. We all know that delegation is a great way to take some of life’s todos off of our platter, but sometimes we don’t really have anyone to delegate to. Flow Concierge Enter the pilot program, Flow Concierge. Flow is the group project/task application that is simple, effective, and just darn beautiful to look at and use....
Pork tenderloin itself has 22 grams of protein in a 3 oz serving. With only 3.5g of fat and 1g of saturated fat, pork tenderloin is one of the leanest meats out there. Not only that, tenderloins are richly packed with zinc and selenium which helps in maintaining your body’s immune system and fertility. Vitamin B-12 can also be found in pork tenderloins which are responsible for making red blood cells, keep your nerves functioning optimally and helps to synthesize DNA....
Where I live, in southeastern Arizona, coyotes are common. I see them often and hear them at night too, joining in one of those impromptu choral gatherings that has won them the nickname of The Song Dog. Like foxes in Europe, coyotes have learned that there are richer pickings to be found around people’s homes than out in the desert. So they live in the arroyos between our homes and on the lush golf courses, set down in the desert by courtesy of many millions of dollars and a year-round supply of recycled water....
You may imagine that this will place undue stress or uncomfortable situations on poor old granny. However, most grandmas would be delighted to spend more time with their grandchildren. Grandchildren can help to keep old people happy, joyful and energetic. Bonding with the newest and the youngest generation of the family brings a great sense of pride and happiness. Grandchildren Bring Mental Health Benefits It’s also believed that playing or whiling away time with children can increase grandma’s golden years....
GTD + Tracks + Moleskine = a Hipskine – [Minezamac]
The Happiness Project has a great list of nine contradictions to embrace for greater happiness and they really are conductive to living a joyous life. Among their best suggestions: Accept yourself, and expect more of yourself. Use your time efficiently, yet make time to play, to wander, to read at whim, to fail. Take your less seriously—and take yourself more seriously. Often it takes discipline to take pleasure. Don’t miss the article to read the rest of the contradictions on the list and don’t miss other realistic contradictions in their comments section....
Short list of what he suggested are: Have toys at your desk. Do things backwards. Get outside. Wear a funny hat or outfit. Reward with fun. Compete. Laugh and joke Build friendships at work. Play a practical joke on your coworkers. Make a mental game out of your tasks. Choose an attitude towards work that promotes fun. I usually spend 20 minutes and playing pool or video games with my coworkers at lunch time, or else I have lunch with others....
Productivity is important to strive for in your daily routine. Everyone has their own approach for adapting to be more productive. Most of these methods have something in common with one other. These commonalities, when organized, can really help you raise your productivity a few notches. Here’s seven ways to make you productive again. 1. Prioritize Your Activities Always start your workday by sitting down with a list of your activities, and prioritize them into categories....
