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Beating KRONOS
Have you ever found yourself being sucked into an activity you know is a waste of time? Have you ever reemerged after hours of binging on Netflix and pondered how you could have wasted all that time? After the realization, do you feel a sense of guilt and frustration? Do you mourn the loss of time you could have been using to complete other tasks? You are absolutely not alone. I find myself immensely frustrated at the mesmerizing power of video streaming services. I will make a plan to be super productive that day, and then five hours later, I've completed barely anything except watching 5 episodes of whatever show I have sold my soul to. I then enter the cycle or anxiety and sulking trying to hurriedly get something accomplished to feel successful. I cannot be the only one, right? If you, like me, find yourself sucked into this drudging cycle, here is a list of ways I have found to avoid this rut and unlock productivity.
By In the Hyphen7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Say "No" to Telephone Surveys
Love it or hate it, market research and public opinion polls are necessary for many businesses to succeed and for governments to gain valuable insights. What should you do when you receive one of those phone calls from a company asking you to do a survey? Most people hang up without saying anything. But is that the right way to do it?
By Jay Dee Archer7 years ago in Lifehack
Why Choose Nordic Wooden Floors for Your Home
Easy to Clean and Maintain Wooden floors are incredible in many ways, and there are several reasons to choose them over carpets. Two huge perks are that they are a lot easier to clean and they last significantly longer. Having a wooden floor will make spills and muddy feet less of a worry, as a quick mop-up solves the problem. Cleaning a carpet is usually a considerably larger effort than the one of cleaning a wooden floor. Forget about carpet deep cleans with all sorts of chemicals. With a wooden floor, there is no need for a carpet cleaner or other expensive technology or machines. Clean the floor by giving it a quick hoover-up followed by using a mop with warm water and a wooden floor cleaner. A wooden floor does not trap the dirt, making it a lot easier to clean.
By Scandinavian Trading Ltd7 years ago in Lifehack
Eco-Friendly Design: Green Backyard Ideas
Making your garden sustainable is incredibly important due to the fact that it reduces the amount of work that you need to invest in order to maintain it. Second, it gives you a more visually pleasing look; and last, it provides you with an area where you can grow your own food and ingredients. In the age of pesticides, GMOs, and low soil quality, this is incredibly important for any health-minded family. With that in mind, here are tops six eco-friendly designs that you need to consider.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Lifehack
Where Does the Word Gift Ribbon Come From
Ribbons make wonderful accessories for creative and decorative purpose including hangtags, gift-wrapping, invitations, and greeting cards. Additionally, ribbons and bows are also used to make hair braiding and accessories. For DIY projects, ribbons are used as stay for craft, jewelry, cake decoration, fashion, and haberdashery. Ribbons are essential in the florist industry for wrapping flower bouquets and for decorating various functions. In fact, occasions that require decoration and embellishment use ribbons.
By Ashly Williams7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Clean Sneakers
But then you wear them for a few times, and without even realizing, your previously spotless kicks get a completely different shade of brown or grey. Fear not, because we’ve come up with a few suggestions that’ll make your running shoes or any other sneakers look brand new, with easy and quick cleaning tips. Depending on the fabric, every pair of kicks will require a different cleaning process, so get ready to brush up on your cleaning knowledge.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Lifehack
Review of the Best Stick Vacuum Products You Will Find
But obviously not all of them are really that great. And you should know that none of the companies that aren’t that good will ever tell you the truth. You will thus need to go through stick vacuum reviews carefully before you make your selection. By going through the review, you can learn about a few good products. You can get important information about the features and benefits of each stick vacuum product. This information will certainly help you make the correct decision.
By Richard Andrews7 years ago in Lifehack
Quickly Know About the Home Renovation Benefits!
The importance of home in our lives cannot be described with just mere words. No matter where you are and what situation you are in, the very thought of going back home can comfort your present state of mind. That's how much power your home has on you. One might think that home is just a structure built out of bricks and cement, but it is not just that. Home is a feeling; it is an emotion. So, it is your responsibility to take good care of this place that nurtures you.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Lifehack
Home Inspection - What to Look for Before Buying a Dream Home?
Contemplating indulging in the real estate market? Friends and family have been giving you a lot of advice. Have you been hearing the term home inspection a lot lately? What exactly is home inspection? At its simplest, it is an examination and assessment of the condition of a home. Knowing as much as possible about the condition of the home/property before you spend your hard-earned money on it, saves you from unpleasant surprises in the future, which may lead to monetary loss down the drain.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Lifehack
7 Benefits of Geothermal Energy in Homes
Geothermal Benefits What do you know about tapping into the earth’s own sustainable clean energy source? Can geothermal energy be effectively used to meet energy demands in residential homes? Geothermal is considered as an environmentally-friendly source of energy and may be a practical option for many homeowners. Homeowners can count on a short payback period and a significant reduction on utility bills, as part of the many benefits of residential geothermal energy systems.
By Robert Little7 years ago in Lifehack
