Now, it’s not that new stuff is bad. It’s just that when we attempt to consume too much new stuff it can be damaging to both our well-being – and our purse. With companies desperate to keep introducing new and upgraded products, it’s no wonder that low-quality, or even faulty items are becoming more common. And it’s the same with information. There’s so much of it online, that the quality has undoubtedly become degraded....
So, for now, forget the long-term and instead of focus only on what is right in front of you. The next year is not guaranteed: this moment right now is all you have. 10 Hacks That Can Change Your Day Immediately
So how much does happiness cost? The golden number is $75,000 a year; the lower a person’s income fell below $75,000 the unhappier they felt, and people earning more than $75,000 didn’t report a greater level of happiness. Two Types Of Happiness For the study the researchers used the two main types of happiness as a measure of overall happiness. The first type of happiness is your day-to-day mood, which can move from happy to stressed to sad within a matter of days (or hours)....
Here’s an example. In meeting the demands of my coaching business, I fly inter-island frequently between four of Hawaii’s larger and most populated islands. I’ve racked up enough miles to normally access the up front aisle seat selections with my online bookings, and my road warrior habits are pretty fine-tuned at this point; I’m primed to dig into some mobile work I’ve packed to go within mere seconds of settling into my chair and buckling my seat belt....
Then there are inspired entrepreneurs. They have an inspired vision, are fearless in negotiating unchartered territory, and love the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Risk-taking comes naturally to them, they know how to be in the unknown, and the more they integrate themselves with their businesses the more success they experience. These 15 success secrets can transform a reactionary entrepreneur into an inspired entrepreneur 1. Be conscious. Here’s the deal: understanding your business means understanding yourself....
Here are the top 10 iPhone apps for keeping track of the weather. Dark Sky ($3.99) Need to take your dog for a walk? Check Dark Sky. Going for a bike ride? Check Dark Sky. I’ve found that it is pretty darn accurate too; it’s helped me stay out of rain during a workouts a few different times. My-cast Weather ($3.99) The best thing about My-cast Weather is that it holds a ton of information in a very simple interface....
Amazingly, people are still bringing (whether intentionally or not) very much prohibited items through airport security checkpoints. Some of these obvious no-no’s include: Guns Knives Gun-knives A surprising amount of Japanese weaponry A…mace? Also, Batman’s throwing stars. The captions of TSA’s Instagram photos are pretty dry and are mostly full of reminders that the exhibited items are prohibited in your carry-on and sometimes checked luggage, and sometimes provide the date the item was found or the total number of similar items found during that week....
1. Dry your clothes on a line. I know, I know. There’s this thing called a dryer that someone invented. Lucky us! However, you can save around $100 a year or more if you hang your clothes up to dry on a line. If you don’t have a yard, you can hang them up in your apartment too. 2. Wash dishes by hand using one sink-full of water. Some people say washing dishes by hand costs just as much as running the dish washer, but if you use just a minimal amount of water, you’d be surprised at how much you save....
We’ve just come across this brilliant new guide to London’s street food scene, developed by the travel experts at Expedia. To whet your appetite, we’ve picked 10 of our favourites. Read on, get hungry, explore the guide, then go out for food! Leather Lane, Farringdon In a nutshell: Incredibly popular with workers through the week, this amazingly diverse market sits on the edge of the city, with St. Paul’s as a backdrop and the well-known and much-loved Smithfield Market just a short walk away....
This isn’t because we’re all a bunch of slovenly trolls with no self-discipline or drive to succeed, but rather that we may be lacking vital tools and resources to help us along on our journeys. Since most of us seem to fall off-course from our resolutions because we lack an effective guide to keep us focused, a little help might keep us all on track this year. Below is a list of effective resources and tips that can assist in pursuing any objective: no matter what plans you’ve made or goals you’re striving for, they are all reachable, and achievable, and this guide will help you attain them....
Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job – Jon Acuff Through wit and experience, Jon Acuff takes us through a journey from dispising your current job to getting your dream job. Acuff shows us the way by making sure we don’t quit too soon or too late. This is a fun and very helpful read for those who want to make the jump and make their dreams a reality....
1. Omelets If you eat eggs, omelets are a great way to get a meal on the table any time of day. Start with this basic recipe from Alton Brown, but add in cheese, pre-cooked vegetables, greens, yesterday’s leftover beans and rice, whatever you like. 2. A really good pot of beans Sure, canned beans are fine most of the time, but there’s something entirely different about cooking beans from scratch....
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Aaron is currently a long snapper – meaning he is the player required to snap the ball long distances – and practices every morning before school and on weekends. His coach Ted Dalicandro told CBS Boston “He’s only had one bad snap in the last two years he’s snapped for us. He’s the best long snapper I’ve seen on the high school level.” Aaron’s commitment to football is a wonderful reminder that practice makes perfect and sometimes even makes disabilities irrelevant....
The worrying truth is, many people are. This Stop Pracrastinating infographic on compulsive Facebook use shows alarming evidence that many of us have let Facebook take over our lives. For example, 72% of users says that they access Facebook when they should be working or studying, 76% are on Facebook when they should be asleep, and 56% describe their use of Facebook as compulsive. It is estimated that half of the three billion people who use the internet access Facebook monthly, with about 65% accessing Facebook religiously on a day-to-day basis....
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But Grant Thompson, known as “The King of Random” on YouTube has taken it a step further and created an easy to follow recipe to make LEGO gummy candy – perfect for any LEGO lover with a sweet tooth. So whether you need some fun and tasty candy for your kid’s birthday party, or are just bored one Sunday afternoon, LEGO gummy candy is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face....
You may feel like you are attracting all the wrong people, but in fact you are attracting the right people that you need in that moment in time. We are socialized to believe that there is one person out there who is supposed to complete us. One person who we are supposed to meet and spend the rest of our lives with. For some people, attracting this person is a reality and, whether it is a choice and daily compromise, a commitment is made to form a union with one other person and see it through — no matter what and til the end of your days....
“Gift” is an emotional short film that aims to change that. The film is about a couple who give up their pet without considering how difficult that must be for the pet. The film begins with a little girl experiencing a very important day. She is going to meet her new family for the first time, and she is nervous and excited. When she arrives at her new home, she is greeted with excitement and joy, and the girl quickly bonds with her new family....
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.
