The first thing that came apparent was the need to define my time. I had to do this in a way that was both flexible and clear. The only productivity/time management tools I kept are Google Calendar, my Miquelrius spiral grid notebook, and Thunderbird for email. So the first thing was to establish a process and pick some tools to track it. After some consideration, I chose John Richardson’s The Focused 50 for its clearly defined boundaries....

Maybe you don’t have the time to produce loads of content or lack the technical writing skills needed to be taken seriously. With Memoirs, you can have your own book made out of your personal conversations and engagements with close friends or members of the family. This might even be better than the book that you had in mind! The nostalgic compilation is a great way to have a quick look into the past....

For a whole new way of flying paper airplanes, you need the PowerUp 3.0. This device is a small attachment that fits on the nose of the folded plane and extends to the back, which acts as a stabilizer. One of the reasons paper airplanes can’t fly very long is due to their inability to make alterations according to their surroundings. The PowerUp 3.0 changes the way you fly folded planes....

1. Smile, greet and break the ice We very often get confused about the conversation before we start – how do we approach a stranger? Frankly, it’s simple. You paste a genuine smile on your face, walk up to the person or group you have been eyeing and simply say hello.[1] Make sure the person, or the group you are walking to, isn’t already engaged in a conversation. Wait for a break and then dive in with gusto....

1. Be careful about small expenses All of us are usually careful about making big investments and huge purchases. However, we tend to spend recklessly on seemingly small expenses. But of course, these small expenses can amass to a big amount. As Suze Orman rightly pointed out, “Look everywhere you can to cut a little bit from your expenses. It will all add up to a meaningful sum.” 2. Focus on the future It is very easy to spend money for getting something that we like but at the end of the day, you will end up spending everything no matter how well you earn....

Before we continue, we must emphasize the strength of interview follow-up emails. Obviously, if you tanked your interview, all the interview follow-up emails on Earth aren’t going to help you. You cannot fix obvious mistakes with something like this. However, if you follow up an interview with a good email, then you could separate yourself from the pack of those who didn’t bother sending one. To begin, we’ll give you some general guidelines for writing good interview follow-up emails....

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Since sleep is an important part of our overall health and happiness, it is essential to develop some strategies to combat insomnia. After all, we sleep for around 1/3 of our lives. So, let’s take insomnia more seriously and change some of the bad habits we have that prevent us from getting a good night’s sleep. Here is a list of 20 easy solutions you can try to help cure your insomnia, fall asleep faster, and even wake up in a good mood and fresh in the morning....

This movie is perfect for people who want to be motivated as well as be deeply inspired by the challenges that have been portrayed and the life-altering lessons that can be learned from this documentary. It is a testament to how even the toughest of challenges can be overcome. The girl who lost everything Based on the aunt of Lisa Bryer –the woman who compiled this 43-minute doccumentry- called Henia, an 86-year old woman recalls her experiences in multiple concentration camps after Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939....

As a career and workplace writer, my thoughts naturally stray to what one would have to offer in terms of skills or traits that would aid survival and assist in the group’s society-building efforts. And because being on a desert island does bear some metaphorical resemblance to life in a modern office, let’s reflect on the characteristics that would make one successful and why. Essential #1: Adaptability The circumstances of life on a desert island can be different from one moment to the next....

1. Stop whining. Notice I said “whining,” and not “venting” or “expressing frustration.” Whining is negative. It does nothing to improve your situation or your mood (or the mood of whoever has to listen to you). If you need to get something off your chest, you should do it. You’ll feel a burden being lifted. However, whining is totally unproductive. Examine your emotions and see what you can do to change whatever is frustrating you....

Where do you keep your todo list right now? Will you change the way you keep your todo list? Do you have any wishlist of a new todo software or system? If you want further conversation focuses in todo list software, read and join us on the discussion about todo list software at Lifehack.org Community.

WhoIsHostingThis? have created an interesting and nostalgic quiz that will undoubtedly identify whether you’re a child of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, or 2000s. Having grown up with the never-ending command to get off the horrifically slow internet so that my mum could use the phone, I am undeniably a ’90s child! – You’re a Child of the… by KeriLynn Engel What are your fondest tech memories from your time?...

There is so much out there distracting us between entertainment, media, and social networks. Our attention is constantly getting interrupted. We tend to choose these little crumbs of instant gratification over the true gratification of indulging yourself in a fine piece of literature. But when I read, I give myself fully to the book. Whether it’s a story, autobiography, or informative piece, I still allow it to take me elsewhere....

They say to look for hints around you, ask your friends and family for advice and put yourself out there, open to new experiences that take you outside your comfort zone and I’ve got to admit, I’ve done it all. I’ve even managed to dissect my personality into numerous letter codes like INFP and INTP, but even these weren’t good enough to satisfy my hunger to know it all. For the most of us, discovering our passions isn’t as easy as getting a degree or finding a job....

Read on for full details on exactly what golden milk contains, how it could help you, and how you can make your own. Golden milk has been used in Ayurvedic medicine Golden milk contains one key health boosting ingredient: turmeric. Turmeric is part of the ginger family, and originates from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. Turmeric has been widely used in India for many years, but has only recently started to gain popularity in the western world....

So, how can you avoid being in the 95% and join the 5% who live up to their potential in life? The answer is simple, you have to wake up! In the words of C.T. Fletcher, My goal is to demonstrate to you why a morning routine will provide a literal boost in your life and how it will make you a mentally sharper person. I will then show you how to flip the switch and kickstart your own morning routine....

If the thought of forging a new path, changing habits, thought patterns and your inner circle of friends scares you – you’re not alone. Change can be a very scary thing. It takes courage, fortitude and a bit of faith to decide to shed your old self and don a new persona. However, it is one of the most critical processes one must repeatedly endure in the pursuit of destiny....

…as long as you can tell the interviewer why they should hire you over the other equally qualified applicants. And that’s exactly where many people fail to close the deal. Why It Is So Hard to Answer This Common Question It’s a common question, but it’s also one of the most challenging ones to answer. Shouldn’t your accomplishments speak for themselves? Isn’t your resume a good enough indicator that you’re the perfect fit?...