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But why stop at getting a lot of things done? Why not map out a strategy that ensures you’re getting a lot of high-impact, purposeful things done as well? It sounds like a lofty goal to aim for once—let alone daily—but with a little planning, it’s relatively easy to ensure you’re spending your time wisely every day. Here’s how: Determine When You’re at Your Best Consider your typical day, from the time you wake up to the time you fall asleep—when are you on your A-game?...

1. Set a “wake-up” time and stick with it. I know, I know, “stop hitting the snooze button,” is an obvious tip you’ve heard a million times now. But there is no denying that the quality of your morning tends to determine how the rest of your day goes. Think about it: how do you think you’re going to feel if you… Hit the snooze button too many times Look at the clock and jolt out of bed, because you’re going to be late if you don’t hurry Rush through a shower so quickly that you can’t even enjoy it Feel bad for having to make your dog hurry up about going to the bathroom Skip breakfast because there’s no way you have time for that Feel like you’re starving, probably eat too much at lunch as a consequence, and get a bellyache...

If you’re an introvert, you probably can’t figure out why it’s so easy for others to meet and make friends with new people, while you feel as if there is a wall between you and the fun experiences that others are having. If you like spending time alone doing stuff you love, does it mean you’re not allowed to socialize and have fun with people when you actually want to?...

Hoard stamps. It’s true that snail mail is becoming less and less important, but every once in a while, you do need a stamp. Outsource your chores. Your time and sanity are worth way more than that kid’s hourly wage. If you have the means, ask your friends and neighbors for a referral for a housekeeper that is trustworthy. Never travel without a swimsuit. Period. You don’t want to miss an opportunity to enjoy a hot tub or sauna because they won’t let you go commando....

Destruction within family relationships is typically done with words, so family members must be careful with what is said and also how it is said to fellow family members. When dealing with touchy family subjects it is always better to think about the long term relationship. If someone approaches a family member with harshness, bitterness, meanness, or anger, the other party will retreat, and there will more than likely be damage to the relationship....

The thing is, you can prevent this and help yourself stay up and active more often than not – despite your work schedule. This article covers altering your diet – slightly – while changing a few habits and getting the right rest. You may have heard some of it, but most of it should give some idea of some changes you could make. More information on cortisol [About.com] Your Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again – [WebMD]

If you are getting ready to be admitted into high school or college, then you should be fully prepared for your standardized tests. This is especially because there is a portion where you have to write a 5-paragraph essay on a given topic. The 5-paragraph essay is considered to be the standard essay writing assignment. It is used in most exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, and the SAT. If, on the other hand, you are already in high school and getting ready to write your first 5-paragraph academic paper, it might just make you jittery....

Features: How to poach an egg – [B3TA] And yet I haven’t eaten a poached egg in 15 years. Why? Fear. Fear of getting it wrong. Fear of “stringy egg soup”. Fear of stinky vinegar stinking up the house. So I thought to myself, “surely there’s a website that’ll give me advice on the perfect poached egg?” …

Unfortunately, in today’s world, no job is ever 100% secure. Layoffs have become standard operating procedure for many companies. They hire when business looks good and cut jobs when results fall short of estimates. And it often doesn’t matter how good you are at your job or how hard you work. Nobody relishes the idea of becoming suddenly unemployed, but a layoff doesn’t have to be the end of the world....

What Evernote Can Do Evernote is, at its core, a collection of notes that you’ve accumulated over time. You can create a note on Evernote manually, but what makes it really game changing is its ability to clip pages from the web or an app straight into your cloud account. With a browser extension it only takes the click of a button to save online content to your collection. If used properly, Evernote can house an encyclopedia’s worth of knowledge that’s all easy to access....

Avoid Wireless Charges You Don’t Use Todd Dunphy used to work closely with Verizon and he helped develop the mobile phone analytics organization called Validas. Todd has partnered with ABC News “Real Money” team in an attempt to do away with “wireless waste”, which is data, minutes, and texts that haven’t been put to use. Validas is a business that executes evaluations of cell phone utilization for big organizations, and they just lately released Savelovegive (SLG) the very same service for no cost at all to consumers....

The average cost of Internet in America for a month is $47.30 — a hefty sum for someone living on their own for the first time. And with the popularity of cord-cutting, video streaming, and working from home, fast Internet is a necessary bill you’ve got to keep in your budget. So how can you save on your monthly Internet bill? 1. Take Advantage Of Promotional Prices You’ve already got a price advantage by being a new customer....

Depending on who you ask, up to 85% percent of all New Year’s resolutions involved some element of lifestyle change, be it weight loss, exercise, better nutrition, improved life-balance or more sleep. And, of those, nearly 50% have been broken by the end of January, while 90% bite the dust by June. Problem is, just saying you want to do something isn’t enough to make it happen. You need to literally sell yourself on the need to make it happen, then create a plan and set up a support and accountability structure....

Needless to say, if you care about your relationship and want it to succeed, you need to work on it. You need to communicate well. You need to work on a solution to any problems that may arise. You need to face any threat to your relationship together with trust and compassion. And you need to try new things to keep it fresh and exciting. This article is about how to spice up a relationship....

You’re not alone. I know I have and so have many of the clients I’ve worked with over the last seven years. I help people to be creative and think differently to get the results they want. A lot of my work involves helping people make change happen, overcome dips in confidence and to be more resilient and brush off the socially awkward moments. In fact, I’ve helped so many people manage socially awkward moments that I’d like to share my proven tips on how to not be socially awkward and shine at work....

What is the draw all about? Perhaps the struggle on-screen represents the very same struggle we face when we wake up each morning. The choice to play the victim in our own lives. Will we succumb to the seemingly insurmountable challenges in our way or decide to get up and fight? To be clear, there are very real challenges that we face. Life isn’t a Marvel movie. As COVID-19 sweeps across the world, we see loss, grief, pain, and suffering at every turn....

Here’s a link to the article that describes each app in full – iphone apps to track hurricane sandy According to reports, Hurricane Sandy has started to make its turn towards the United States. Though the hurricane is a Category 1 storm producing winds of 85 miles per hour and may not officially be a hurricane by the time it reaches the coast, its widespread effects will be the same either way....

Whether you’re planning on doing a 5k or a 42k marathon, training should be fun, exciting and productive. Spending countless hours on the treadmill can get boring, making you less motivated for the big day. In order to keep spirits high, we’d like to introduce the ultimate 5k training plan. These new and creative exercises can breathe life back into your old routines. Most of the workouts can be performed in your backyard or an open field....

Nick Woodman invented GoPro after he went surfing and realized he couldn’t take pictures of himself. J.K. Rowling got the idea of Harry Potter as she sat on a 4-hour delayed train from Manchester to London. Ingvar Kampard launched Ikea after becoming frustrated at a table he bought and couldn’t fit into his car. I’m not suggesting you should drop everything you’re doing to do whatever the heck you like (e....

If you know your belongings are overly cluttered and impossible to sort through, you’ve probably made a few attempts to organize your home in the past. However, you may have made a few common mistakes along the way, resulting in a difficult-to-manage filing system and a pervasive mess. Experienced sorters, cleaners and labelers—those who’ve managed to get their lives in picture-perfect order—have some shared tips and tricks for organizing and labeling your belongings and life....