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.
The 1 Touch Rule
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.
The 100 Most Frequently Used Words
Learning a new language? Figure out the 100 most frequently used words first. They make up about 50% of everyday speech.
Search ‘Open Source’
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.
Laughing For 15 Minutes
Laughing for 15 minutes has the same health benefits as getting two extra hours of sleep.
A Scenic Walk
A great way to connect and have a deep conversation is to take someone on a scenic walk. It takes the pressure off and natural surroundings put your mind at ease.
More Effective Cleaning
To be more effective when cleaning your home, start with the least-used room first. Your whole house is much more likely to get the thorough cleaning you’ve set out to do. If you start somewhere else, you’re more prone to run out of steam. Also if you work from the top down, corners inward, you are less likely to miss anything.
Preserve The Blooms
Putting a small amount of Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite, 7UP) in a flower vase helps preserve the blooms for much longer.
The Boiled Egg Test
To tell if a hard-boiled egg is fully cooked, just spin it. If the egg wobbles it’s raw. If it spins easily it’s fully cooked.