Laughing for 15 minutes has the same health benefits as getting two extra hours of sleep.
Laughing For 15 Minutes
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A Scenic Walk
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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
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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.
How To Get A Phone Number
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Want someone’s number? Take a picture with them and ask them to send it to you.
Preserve The Blooms
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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
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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.
The 5-Minute Rule
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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
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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
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Swallow the frog: do the task you’re least excited about first and things go more smoothly.
The 2 Minute Rule
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If you see something that needs doing and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately.