Live The Vibrant Life
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 has the same health benefits as getting two extra hours of sleep.
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.
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.
Want someone’s number? Take a picture with them and ask them to send it to you.
Putting a small amount of Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite, 7UP) in a flower vase helps preserve the blooms for much longer.
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.
Make a deal with yourself to work on a dreaded task for at least 5 minutes & you’ll most likely end up doing it longer.
Naps 101
10-20 min boosts energy and increases alertness.
30 min leaves you lethargic and groggy.
60 min improves recall of details like facts, faces, and names.
90 min improves creativity and helps emotional/procedural memory.
Swallow the frog: do the task you’re least excited about first and things go more smoothly.