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5 Organization Tips from a Person with OCD
I was only diagnosed with OCD about a year ago, and it came as the biggest shock I've ever had. I'm not a particularly clean person and with the stereotypes about people with OCD in my mind that they clean everything and wash their hands 100 times a day (things I definitely don't do), I originally contested the diagnosis. That was until I realized I obsessively refuse to wear certain colors; I do certain things like cooking in only one way and can even cry if I'm not able to do things my way; and I'm hopelessly obsessed with planning, goal setting, and organizing.
By Mikah Victoria7 years ago in Lifehack
10 Lifehacks Every Salesperson Should Know. Top Story - September 2018.
Working in sales is a special type of brutal. It's the kind of brutality that has people insulting you to your face, working against you while you're trying to make ends meet, and also where you find yourself being forced to keep a smile on your face for no apparent reason.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Tell when Someone Is Lying
If somebody is lying to you, this can be felt in your gut, as much as they are picking on you were it not for this fact. Experienced readers can tell when they are being lied to as of when a fact is contradicted by a different story. Spotting a liar is a delicate process but it is quite possible to do. When somebody claims to have nothing to do with something, you know that may be a lie if you feel they did something anyway, although it is best not to be paranoid since some people really are telling you the truth.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Lifehack
5 Things to Help You Get Through the Day
The worst part of the day is when you think to yourself, “When is this going to end?” “What time is it?” Or even “I can’t wait for tomorrow!” Because then all you're thinking of is the next day, the next task, or the worst, looking at the clock a hundred times just to see that a half hour passes.
By Tyler Rideout7 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Room Decor
So is it me or does it take some serious know how & possibly even magic to be able to do some of those gorgeous Pinterest DIYs? Every time I try one of these so-called “Simple DIYs” it turns into some sort of abomination. So through my own trial & error I’ve come up with some seriously simple room decor DIYs that even us who seem to be crafty impaired, can handle.
By Miranda Kelly7 years ago in Lifehack
The Wonderful World of Libraries
Libraries are more than book depositories these days, and many make their items available long distance, whether through digital or inter-library lending. If you haven’t been to your local library recently - or worse, never been - read on to learn what you’re missing. It might even help you save some cash.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Lifehack
How To Live Your Best Life on a Budget
Budgeting. The worst word in the English language. As a recent graduate starting a Masters course shortly, budgeting has become even more essential than before. Over the past five years, I have spent ridiculous amounts of money on rent, bills, clothes, food, holidays, everything really. Had I started saving earlier, I would be in a much better position. Luckily, my dad’s nagging and desire to splash the cash on the summer of a lifetime encouraged me to start saving from last year. Now I have something called savings!
By Shanice Harrison7 years ago in Lifehack
Store Cupboard Glamour
Keep it simple. Keep it natural. That is the advice most of us try to follow in our beauty regimes. However, it can be impossible to tell just how natural our hair and skin products really are. There is an increasingly high number of chemicals present in modern moisturisers and creams, which over time can tire out our skin, clog up our drains with harmful toxins and make a significant hole in our wallets.
By Miranda Langley7 years ago in Lifehack
A Beginner’s Guide to Stargazing
No one needs to spend a fortune on equipment to enjoy the night sky. In fact, you can start in your own back garden with nothing but curiosity and good eyesight. I've always been fascinated by the beauty of the heavens just looking up on any dark, clear night. I started first with my eyes, absorbing the beauty above me and letting my imagination free. A clear night always makes great inspiration for many of life's toils below.
By Andromeda Gallarini7 years ago in Lifehack
10 Bedroom Cleaning Lifehacks You Can't Live Without
For many people, their bedroom is their temple. It's where you sleep, relax, and have some of the most intimate moments of your life. It's a place where your personal home decor tends to be at its best, and to a point, also helps ground you when you start the day.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Lifehack
