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We Scroll Endlessly – Social Media Has Stolen Our Time Populated by cat videos, opinionated rants and unrequested and extremely detailed life stories, social media is by design a distraction. As such, it can be deeply damaging for your productivity – be it in school, at work or even within the family. Reading, watching, liking, commenting and endlessly scrolling through entire albums of pictures takes valuable time out of your day....

Throughout the years, I have passed down different techniques and hacks to boost productivity to my collegaues with reasonable success. But one day it dawned on me. I had been overlooking the most important element of a productive work space; the work space itself. Don’t just organize, organize with purpose As I observed the Lifehack office, I noticed that there was one distinctive variable. All of my colleauges had been integrating the same productivity techniques that I had taught them, but still for some reason some had more success than others....

Recently Scott H. Young has written a great post on highlighting six key tips of increasing his reading speed. Initially he could read at 450 words per minute. By using his techniques he has increased to around 900 words per minute, which double of his normal reading rate: Remember, Reading is Not Linear Stop Subvocalizing Practice Reading Use a Pointer Eliminate Distractions Find Your Motivation Eliminate distraction is a major aspect which greatly affects my reading speed....

“What if I fall?” Oh but my darling, What if you fly?

Use a hanger and shower curtain rings to hang ties and scarves.

1. Get a good night’s sleep Make sure you go to bed early and wake up early. Allowing your body to have a good night’s rest will help you feel more grounded and be ready for whatever the day may bring. 2. Set the first hour of your morning to be “The Golden Hour” This is the first hour after you wake up where you are setting your mindset up with a positive mental attitude....

Thankfully, there are plenty of cities where you don’t need a car to get around. Take a look at these 10 cities where you can ditch your car: 1. New York, NY Cities that are densely populated typically have great public transit. New York City is as dense as it gets, and its public transportation shows it. Many New Yorkers who don’t have cars don’t miss driving. In fact, the subway is one of the best ways to get home safe — and it still allows you to take a nap on the unfortunate passenger next to you....

1. Being Disorganized Enhances Creativity People who are messy may sound like they’re making up lame excuses for their bad habits by pointing out how disorder helps them to be creative. It turns out they’re telling the truth, and scientific research backs them up. Chaos does indeed encourage people to think outside the box and come up with novel solutions. Volunteers in a study at Northwestern University were faster at solving puzzles when they were in a messy room as opposed to a tidy one....

Great riches, the mansion, a swanky boat and a fancy car won’t necessarily make you happy, nor will a life completely without work. In fact, many of the suggested routes to happiness that we’re fed by the powers that be are leading us to early graves and fits of depression. The basic rules of happiness are quite simple, and here are 10 easy to follow rules that you need to learn in order to be happy....

As an aspiring entrepreneur with a goal of building a profitable business, it might be worth taking the time to read a few books before you get started. You will still need to learn through your own failures, but why not get started on the right foot with a few tips from some experienced and successful entrepreneurs? Since starting my first online business over 7 years ago, I have read over 250 business books, but these are the ones that have especially stuck with me....

Learn from these 10 common mistakes every parent has made, and make use of our helpful tips on what to do so you can minimize making these parenting mistakes yourself. Mistake #1: Getting overly stressed out when your baby is crying What should you do instead? Be calm. For the most part, crying is just part of being a baby. But if your infant is inconsolable for a long time, or has fever, a rash, a swollen belly or is vomiting, then you need to call your pediatrician to see if everything is okay....

We’re going to tackle some of the most dangerous and prevalent myths relating to both birth control pills and birth control in general, so you can get the facts you need to know. 1. Pulling Out Is An Effective Birth Control Measure Many couples hoping to enjoy intercourse but not become pregnant employ what is known as the pull-out method. This involves the male pulling out of the female before ejaculation....

If you are leading a team or working closely with others, here are 10 conflict resolution skills every manager needs. 1. Communicate Early and Often To reduce misunderstandings and ambiguity, communicate your intentions and desires. Ask what your colleagues need to work their best, and do your part to meet their needs or – at a minimum – avoid doing that which you know will cause harm. If you suspect conflict in the relationship, address it swiftly....

Whether you’re just losing a few pounds, or planning an entire body transformation, diet and exercise is always key. But what kind of diet and exercise, and what else can you do to speed the process along? Lots of things – and we’re going to give you 10 of the best. In this short article we outline a combination of the best 10 diet, exercise and lifestyle hacks you can incorporate into your weight loss plan to start seeing the results you deserve, in a much faster time frame – this is what you need to know:...

Wherever you decide to go on your road trip, by making sure you plan your route before hand and pack everything you need, you can focus on enjoying your trip and exploring the world. If you are getting ready to go, here are ten essential things you must take on a road trip. 1. Bottles of water Water is probably the most essential thing to bring on a road trip....

If so, you are not alone. Many people have a habit of starting projects but not finishing them, which is a very bad practice. Completing a project successfully takes proper planning and conscious action. If you have ever embarked on a project, you’d know that every goal/project comes with its own set of challenges which are not visible when you first start. Personally, I embark on many projects in the course of running my business and pursuing my personal goals, and I have a good body of experience on how to successfully take projects from start to finish....

Going into mindfulness Every entrepreneur knows the importance of being “mindful”, which means they know how to stop their verbal thinking. This is the chatterbox in the mind that reminds them of the of the bad experiences they had today, the business meeting they have tomorrow and that personal issue they still need to take care of later. Some people find it useful to meditate, listen to some relaxing music and tune into their own world....

When you’re through with this post and you still think your reason for not starting your business is justified, then you’re just not cut-out to be a business owner. 1. Lack of Funds Most successful companies you know of today started with as little as just their laptop and a desire to change the world. Mark Zuckerberg wasn’t the richest kid in Harvard when he started The Facebook. But he knew he was up to something big and he didn’t allow financial obstacles to stop him....

With so many people working from home, it’s no surprise that the last few years have seen significant increases in the range of collaboration tools available online. They didn’t just capitalize on a growing trend; they helped to propel it. Here are ten great, free tools for collaboration, including some of those we use here at Lifehack. Ta-da List Ta-da List is a collaborative list application. If you need to make up any kind of list with your team, this app is free and does a good job, primarily because there’s no feature-creep and it’s not bloated software....