I’ve also done some research looking for other great money-saving hacks online. So with my own ideas and more from the internet, here’s what we’ll be discussing today – Let’s jump right in, and if you have some additional tips, please mention them in the comment box. 1. Plan for Affordability One of the biggest mistakes we make while shopping is getting caught up in emotions. This means we end up purchasing items we can rarely afford....
Using honey in cooking gives the food a unique taste. If you have a jar of honey at home, I would suggest you to try at least one of these recipes here. You will have a sweet savoury food that will be safe to eat, even for a diabetes person. Here are 6 heavenly recipes with honey that are worth a try! 1. Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet Preparations take a bit of time, something around 35 minutes, but the cooking time is less than 5 minutes....
The difference between the greatest leaders, first-class scholars, high achievers, productive employees, and the average individual is clear: They exhibit high-performance habits consistently no matter what they do or where they find themselves. So what’s high-performance? High-performance is being exceptional, going beyond the limit and succeeding above established norms over a long time. Brendon Burchard, author of the book High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way reveals these traits about high performers....
Let us take lessons from the story of Ramit Sethi and how he was able to build his massive income-generating streams. According to him, before you start building your streams of income, you need to consider some key points. 1. Attitude – Your attitude over money matters. To many, money is just a piece of paper, especially if it’s just a $1 bill. To the prosperous, a one dollar bill is a seed which they can plant and turn into a money tree....
A couple of mistakes in your 20s, and you won’t be able to get a loan for a house later in life, so here are all the things that harm your score. 1. Closing old cards When you pay off your loan you will be tempted to close the credit line. Well, this is a huge mistake! Your credit score is being calculated based on the age of the credit lines and the debt-credit ratio....
When we travel, if we can’t communicate with the people in the places we go, we are missing out on a huge piece of their culture, because, after all, the people of the place are the ones who created it. Here are 6 places that you can learn a language online for free, so you can connect deeper with the people in your destinations: 1. Duolingo Duolingo is a free language course that starts from the basics and works its way up to more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary....
The weight loss industry is flooded with quick fixes and unrealistic expectations, this is why our weight loss efforts often fall short. We are lured into numerous diets, detoxes, juices, shakes, fasts and “special” exercise routines for their promises. They sometimes work, but only as long as you use them. The problem with gimmicks is, you’re excited to give these methods a go in the beginning, but as motivation fades, it’s impossible to maintain weight loss....
1. Save it to read later Sometimes you’re just browsing around waiting for something to happen. You may be in line at the movie theater or at a restaurant. You may see a fun link you want to follow and engage with but it’s almost your turn. You can use the Save button to save the link so you can view it later when you have more time. You may also want to wait to share something until later (waiting until a friend saw a movie to share your favorite movie review)....
However, the majority of writers follow a very sheep-like style. Most students are taught to create their works based on a preset module, and although this is satisfactory, this level of content will never impress the reader. Luckily for you, I have compiled six of the best tips to improve your essay creation and accelerate you past the herd of average Joes. 1. Create a Full Outline from Start to Finish Though to some, this may seem like obvious advice, many writers do not fully use this option....
Here’s 6 ways to get motivated when you feel like doing nothing. 1. Figure out why you’re in a slump. Here are some of the reasons you may be in a slump: You’re dreading something you know you need to do. You’re procrastinating getting things done because you are totally loathing an upcoming task. You’re tired. You’ve been lacking good nutrition, sleep, exercise, or have been ill and overall don’t feel well....
1. The Operating System Got a Lot Better OS X for Apple was a gamechanger. Prior to that point, the operating system didn’t really work with any other system and wasn’t meant to. Whether it was Linux or PC, the Apple OS was simply incompatible territory. Then OS X came out and suddenly Apple computers became professional machines instead of hobbyist packages. 2. The Mac Mini The release of the Mini revolutionized the desk space....
Lower back pain isn’t enjoyed by anyone, but there are a few simple stretching hacks that can help relieve the pain. Many lower back stretches can help relax the muscles and will make a difference. Here we’re going to go over the best lower back stretches to help turn your life around. Why Your Tight Hips Could Be to Blame Tight hip flexors could be a contributing factor to your lower back pain....
1. Sleep hygiene The term “sleep hygiene” might sound like it refers (somehow) to either washing or staying clean during sleep. But actually it refers to the conditions that are most conducive towards good sleep. The single most important thing you can do when addressing quality of sleep is to look at not just the physical factors (e.g. light levels in the room) but also the non-physical ones such as sleep cycles and bedtimes....
Successful people develop a hunger for growth and make reading a secret weapon towards success. Here are seven ways to hack reading and make it your secret weapon. 1. Read when your mind is at its peak. “I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” – Edgar Allan Poe What time of the day are you at your best? When is your mind alert and at its peak? Reading breeds creativity....
Around a year ago I sweated my way through a brown belt kick boxing exam. Since then I have taken a slight break as I moved temporarily for 12 months, but as I get closer to moving back to London, I’ve already started thinking about what martial art I would like to take up next. Aikido? Taekwondo? Perhaps karate (after all, maybe I will be naturally good at this one as I am half Japanese, where it originated)....
Spoiler alert: This article contains elements from all seasons, including the ending. Do not read on if you do not want to know! 1. It’s not about who wins; it’s about compromise. In season four of How I Met Your Mother, Lily and Marshall have a falling out over dirty dishes. Barney has managed to convince Marshall that he shouldn’t have to put his dirty dishes in the sink (which we know is bad advice)....
Chicago was artificially rised in 1860s The city of Chicago was raised by several feet during the 1860s without disrupting daily life in order to solve the drainage problem. All the buildings, shopping centres, sidewalks and hotels were lifted up by jackscrews. A woman jumped off from the Empire State Building but blown back into the building On December 2, 1979, Elvita Adams decided to take her life. She went to the observatory, which is on the 86th floor of Empire State Building and jumped....
At the basic level, there are 4 learning types: visual, auditory, reading/writing and kinesthetic, and each of us are dominant in one or more of these types. Visual learners learn better in an environment where there are a lot of visual stimuli. These people often have what is commonly called “photographic memories,” where they see an image or a page of text and from the visual cues memorize whatever it is they see....
One of the things I write and speak about is self-improvement. I am passionate about teaching others to become the best version of themselves. But let’s face it – it’s not easy to change. Most people are creatures of habit – myself included. And according to brain science, once you develop habits, the connections in your brain for that habit can get very strong – and thus, difficult to change....
I was a big fan of productivity, and, in some respects, I still am. I’ve been a very early adopter of GTD, and, for years, I did my weekly reviews with the discipline of a zen monk. But, eventually, I hit a roadblock. GTD is about getting things “done”, but in life we have much more to experience than “doing”. We feel. We dream. We enjoy stuff without the pressure of an empty inbox....
