Anne Hathaway is one of many in the film industry who can vouch for all the ways acting can teach an individual how to grow and improve, not only in their work, but as people, too. We first spied Hathaway, now 32, on the big screen as Mia Thermopolis in 2001. Since then she has snagged powerful female lead roles in all kinds of film genres, which is, it turns out, exactly what she intended to do....

However, if you use an Android device (as well as Windows 10), I’ve got good news for you. You can easily connect your Android devices to your Windows 10 computer without having to physically plug it in! How? By syncing. Here is a simple guide to setting it up: 1. Cortana Cortana is an intelligent personal digital assistant for Windows 10 that uses voice command to perform basic tasks such as getting information, saving things and a lot more....

You could also do this project to create more bulletin board space in your home office, kitchen, utility room, or other area to serve as a communication center for your family’s calendars, forms, and schedules. It’s very easy to do. Believe me, if I can do this project, so can you! Here is what you need: Cork tiles (information and options below) Adhesive- I used Liquid Nails “Paneling” formula because it specifically mentioned corkboard on the label....

I’m a few days late, but with the new year upon us, I’ve decided to inaugurate a new Moleskine. The old one is… well, it’s not good. The binding is broken, pages are out, and it’s just about full anyway. Plus, I’ve got a saucy new Moleskine in fire engine red that’s eager to get in the game. Since I make a big deal about using a Moleskine (or similar notebook) as an always-with-you productivity tool, I thought I’d share exactly how I set mine up....

The smartphones these days come with some really awesome cameras which have turned everyone into a supermodel in their own right. What makes it even more enticing is the ability to share it instantly, unlike the traditional cameras. We may not have the shutterbugs tailing us for a photo-op but who doesn’t like to feel like a supermodel every once in a while? That’s where selfies come in! This video from W Magazine has world’s top models share their best angles and pouts to make you selfie ready in no time....

Instead, try to cut your onions across and parallel with the equator. This will greatly improve not only the aroma of the onions, but the taste as well. For specific dishes, such as chili or curries, this can greatly impact the result of the dish. Cool Tools – The Science of Good Cooking

They are very beautiful diagrams which you can print it out and stick it on your office cube’s wall. The original Getting Things Done diagram from the ubiquitous David Allen book (simply resized for your convenience from the original diagram available here), henceforth called GTD-DA * The GTD advanced workflow diagram by Scott Moehring (scaled from the original available here), henceforth GTD-SM * My new version of the GTD diagram, including prompts for mind sweeps and the weekly review, which I call GTD-DJ * My version of a Covey Quick Reference, a summary of the methods from First Things First, which I call Covey-DJ New GTD/Covey Diagrams for DIY Planners – [a million monkeys typing]

Businesses owned by women are now on the fast-track, and it has never been a better time to be a female entrepreneur. Statistics in a report published by Womenable and American Express OPEN say that the number of women-owned firms in the US only continues to climb, and it is estimated to surpass 9.4 million enterprises, which is 30 percent of all businesses in the country. It is nothing new that women have a hard time working in a male dominant corporate world, where they are constantly facing challenges like being underpaid, passed over for promotions and even faced with sexism....

Going Paperless with Evernote Learn to Go Paperless courtesy of me (Steve Dotto), Brooks Duncan, and the good folks here at Lifehack. Join us for a replay of our incredibly popular Webinar, Going Paperless with Evernote. Click here for free instant access – no registration required

GTD and Google Desktop, Part 1: Outlook GTD and Google Desktop, Part 2 But on the other hand, there are times when you damn well better be ready to respond to an email, heads down being productive or not. So, how are you going to know about a must-read email from a client, or God Forbid, an Editor? Google Search in Sidebar mode is the answer …

Aside from peeing into your neighbor’s backyard to see what they are grilling, you can take some pretty amazing aerial footage. The drone lets you program in a path and will fly it without any further action from you. Set up the actions and the drone takes off letting you concentrate on the action you are filming. As you might imagine, this kind of gadget is going to be popular....

For PodCamp Boston, we’re using PBWiki as our organization tool. We’re using it for information delivery (tricky, so we launched a blog to go with it), as our registration tool, our promotional data repository, scheduling, ledger, and more. But, as Beth points out in her article: using a wiki’s easy if you’re somewhat tech savvy. It might feel daunting if you’re not. (Note: I know for certain a 73 year old author friend of mine edited it just fine, so maybe he’s a good canary?...

Sleeping Longer and Better Than The Opposite Sex In a recent study, researchers who posted in the journal, Behavorial Sleep Medicine, revealed that while most men and women reported better sleep when sleeping with a partner, there was one gender who slept longer and knows how to sleep better when curled up alongside their partners and it was the men! For the study, 15 twenty-something couples were made to sleep with each other and alone for 5 consecutive nights in different settings and were instructed to keep a sleep diary and wear activity-monitoring bracelets....

The study was named the Origins of Happiness, and it analysed data from four countries, including Germany and the United States. The study, which was led by researchers at the London School of Economics (LSE), found that eliminating anxiety and depression would reduce overall misery by a whopping 20%. On the other hand, eliminating poverty would only reduce misery by 5%. To some people this result isn’t surprising – including lead researcher Lord Richard Layard....

You want it. You need it. You have to have it. In today’s high-information and digitized world, finding meaningful, personal connection through the noise is challenging. It requires focus, intention, and above all, mindful conversation with those around you. This is how you can get back to that connection you crave through your interaction with others: 1. Turn off all media devices. Yes. That includes your phone, computer, tablet, or whatever it is you don’t think you can put away....

There are plenty of fantastic ideas that you can consider for your meals, recipes that are very simple and quick to finish. Perfect for your busy schedule, these are simple and fast to finish before move on with your work. “I love to eat, and it’s hard to keep that hunger away!” If that’s you, while dieting, this plan is all you ever needed. Low in calories but each is sure to keep you full until your next meal....

This poster ($20) created by Juan David Martinez displays the entirety of the history of life as we know it, from the Precambrian era up until present day. Segregated by millions of years sections and displaying mass extinction events this poster briefly presents everything we know about the history of our civilisation. The Precambrian era was host to many volcanic activity and meteorite impact, and multi-celled organisms are the only real life present....

All children are naturally curious about the world around them. They experiment with everything they see, which is why parents of toddlers can be a little neurotic. Ironically, as adults, we tend to lose this inquisitive nature. This is despite knowing more about the world around us and being more capable of exploring safely. Many of us are afraid to take a step outside of our comfort zone because of the potential for injury — whether physical or mental....

1. They won’t go unless it’s really needed. Do you ever wonder if all of your team’s travel is actually needed or necessary? Well, you can rest easy if you’re sending your best women out on the road alone. Considering the extra safety precautions she’ll have to take into account, alongside the preparation and planning work she’ll do to keep her family in working order while she’s gone, she’s only going to take that trip if it’s absolutely necessary and if it’s going to be more effective than getting work done via phone or email....