Want to be more productive? Create a separate “Future Me” identity, and go out of your way to do nice things for them. When you don’t feel like doing something (going to work, dishes, exercising) think to yourself, “I’ll do this for Future Me.” It’ll change your mindset and help to get things done.
Drop a battery from six inches off the ground. If it bounces once and falls over, it’s still good. If it bounces around more than that, it’s dead or on its way out.
Try to notice someone’s eye color when you meet them. People will like you more for the slightly increased eye-contact.
If someone gives you a great gift, take a photo of yourself enjoying/using it and send it to them. Sometimes that speaks louder than simply saying thanks.
At the beginning of the year, take a minute to turn all your hangers backwards. When you wear anything, turn it back. In six months you’ll see everything you don’t wear. Unless you have a reason to save it, donate it.
Difficult emotions: anger, sadness, worry, or shame, etc. use up a lot of energy and brain power. Rather than letting them take over, write down exactly how you feel. Get it all out, then crumple up the paper and throw it in the trash.
Once you pick something up, don’t put it down anywhere except in the correct place. This saves both time and energy in the future.
Once you pick something up, don’t put it down anywhere except in the correct place. This saves both time and energy in the future.
Learning a new language? Figure out the 100 most frequently used words first. They make up about 50% of everyday speech.
When you need a free app or program, (i.e. video/photo editor) search for ‘Open Source’ rather than ‘Free’. This helps weed out trial versions and malware.