Update: Dale has contacted me – he is currently migrating his site to a new domain but unforuntately there are some database corruptions, and that’s why the site is unreachable now. He asked me if I can kindly host the GTD desktop signal PDF here. Dale, sure, here is the PDF. I will remove the link to your site until it is fixed. Update: Dale has fixed his site – changing back the link to his site....

Months ago now, I announced I was going to “reboot” my GTD setup, returning as close to an “orthodox”, by-the-book GTD setup as I could manage. Out the gate, I started “off”, working not from tasks up but from the middle, David Allen’s 30,000 and 40,000-foot levels, by drawing up a mindmap of my areas of focus and my vision for myself in a few years time. Taking a big step downward, over the 20,000-foot level to somewhere near the runway, I decided on a set of contexts....

This is quite logical: Willing to try new things is a way of express their creativity, and creative people tend to have high successful of solving difficult questions. They will be more successful at work and relationship, as those areas sometimes surround with difficult questions. The article also suggested happiness may lead to stronger immune systems, hence healthier. With all those benefits, it is ideal to increase your positive thinking and emotions....

For a trick to work, the magician needs to create a distraction. In this case, when you’re lying awake counting sheep, there is no magic wand that will make you drift into a midnight’s slumber. Turns out a distraction (or even a trick) can play a critical role in making sleep happen. You will need to create a distraction for your brain while your body can relax into a slumber....

1. Rhyming names It might be tempting to rhyme your twins’ names, since it would be cute, especially when they are little. It is important to think long-term and remember that when they get older it is not as endearing to have rhyming names with their sibling, just as dressing alike becomes less adorable. Another downside of having twins with rhyming names is that since they sound similar they can easily be mixed up....

The painters shared tips on painting and showed him what to do. The man, grateful for the work, did a beautiful job painting the building and was paid at the end of the day. Perform a random act of kindness every day Hold the door for someone Pay for the order of the person in line, behind you, at the coffee shop Thank a veteran, police officer, fire fighter, etc....

Math is Fun has a page full of resources for parents and teachers. There are shapes, logic puzzles, times tables, but also Connect Four (this teaches what in math?), and a game about creating an alien using coordinates (I thought Etch-a-Sketch was tricky!). If you’ve got a kid going into summertime needing to pick up their math skills for the coming school year, try checking out Math is Fun for a few ideas....

Many Employees Are Becoming Exhausted at Work How did we get here? A study done by Kronos Incorporated and Future Workplace uncovered some alarming news. According to their study, 95% of HR leaders stated that employee burnout was sabotaging workforce retention.[2] From the sounds of it, this is a problem for the majority, not just the minority. Business leaders worldwide are coming to grips with this because these problems aren’t going away anytime soon....

Leafy greens are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy plant-based compounds. Because of this, eating one half-cup each day can help to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as reduce your risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. So, if you couldn’t find a good reason to eat greens like spinach, collards and kale before, maybe you will now. The guide below shows you how to prepare and store these healthy greens, and also tells you about their nutritional value....

Memorial Day. July 4th. Labor Day. Heck, maybe even Thanksgiving if the weather is exceptionally balmy. In America, holiday weekends mean just one thing: time to grill! After all, It’s just not a party unless there’s meat sizzling over charcoal. But anyone can grill. It’s rarer to find someone who can grill like a master, who knows every tip, trick, and grilling hack in the book. If you want to dazzle your guests at your holiday BBQ, here are some pro tips you need to add to your repertoire....

Show me any two people who have fun together frequently and I’ll show you a good relationship. People who have regular fun together like each other and most often respect one another. This is a winning combination when it comes to the parent/child relationship. If both parties feel good around each other there will be less animosity, anger, resentment and discord and more ease, comfort, respect and happiness. To like your kids you must enjoy them regularly....

For some people, this would be cause for a meltdown, but you take it in stride. You go back to your desk, digest what was just said,and assess the work you put into the project. Instead of having a pity party, you make a commitment to improve the quality of your work. A colleague who was in the meeting where you presented stops by your desk and says, ” We can’t be good at everything....

that haste makes waste; that driving your people to the edge of breakdown isn’t something to be proud of; and that an essential part of the job of a leader is to create and preserve a workplace that’s a more civilized and satisfying place to work than it was when he or she found it. A civilized workplace is one where people have the time and freedom to do their jobs to the best of their ability....

You see, fear is powerful and taught to us at a young age. You learn what you should do and what shouldn’t do to avoid punishment and discomfort, that things that naturally cause fear. Now that you’ve grown up, however, fear comes from a number of different sources. And if you don’t know the source of your fear, it is nearly impossible to overcome. In fact, it makes it easy for other people and situations to control you and your actions....

Should you bother to marinate your meat overnight, or skip it entirely? I advise that you try your recipe with the marinade anyway, because even a few minutes sitting in a marinade can greatly enhance the flavor of your ingredients. That marinade will also improve the texture. Chicken thighs marinated will seem more succulent and juicy than regular chicken thigh fillets. So should marinating really take hours? It doesn’t have to, but if you have the time, there are two primary reasons to consider marinades: They add flavor and they tenderize the meat....

Give yourself time. Millennials have become accustomed to instant gratification, so they sometimes are anxious to be promoted after putting in a little bit of time and effort at work. When the reward of a promotion or new job doesn’t come as quickly as expected, Millennials feel they slaved away for nothing, causing worn-down, unsatisfied workers. To avoid this burnout, give yourself the time you need to reach lofty goals. Look around at the managers or upper-level employees within the company and figure out where they started and how long it took to get there....

Buying a car in US and buying a car in India has a huge difference. The question that arises is not why but how. If you are living in expensive cities like NYC or San Francisco, buying a car would be simply more than a burden. A recent survey from interest.com founds that many middle income families purchase vehicles they cannot afford. What really comes in is doing smart work rather than doing hard work to get enough money for buying the car....

Many believe personality is nothing more than basic characteristics and features that differentiate us from others. But surprisingly, scientific studies have linked personality types with considerable health risks. Studies organized by joint efforts between the University of Nottingham and the University of California suggest that personality types can shape our immune systems, as a deciding factor for diseases we are more prone to. Participants in these health studies were grouped and identified by a variety of common personalities....

It’s something we all want. But what exactly is happiness? Could you describe it in one sentence? If you’re unsure about the exact definition of happiness, you’re not alone. Many philosophers have very different ideas about what happiness is, and how it can be attained. Want to find out how different philosophers define happiness? Read on. Aristotle’s view of happiness Aristotle said, “Happiness depends on ourselves,” and believed that happiness was the ultimate goal of human existence [1]....