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How to Become a Morning Person
Mornings. Most people dread waking up. It's hard. It's painful even. But studies have shown again and again that "Morning people" tend to have more productive days. I have found when waking up early that my entire day is different than if I crawl out of bed ten minutes before I need to leave for work. I sluggishly move throughout my day in hopes of it going fast enough for me to get back to my bed.
By Jenae Perry8 years ago in Lifehack
Chores for a Better Morning
I very much believe in "finishing the day" before going to sleep so that you can start the next day fresh without any lingering, incomplete tasks. Lingering tasks can be frustrating and will set you back in terms of time management and getting projects done (both during and after college). By practicing good time management you can finish the day with accomplishment and satisfaction.
By Sapphira S.8 years ago in Lifehack
It’s All Fun and Games Until You Are Broke
Spending money is definitely a common thing that a lot of people have a hard time with, especially when it comes to the little things that could be worked on.
By Marisa8 years ago in Lifehack
Online Shopping vs. Shopping in Store
It’s that time again where everyone is getting ready to go Christmas shopping, and you are asking yourself, is this year better to go to the store or is it better you shop online? I may be able to help you with that decision.
By Stephanie Gray8 years ago in Lifehack
Have a Happy Crafty Christmas
It’s that time of year again. The pre-Christmas calm before the storm, the supermarkets have just started putting out a few festive items on the shelves, the odd bag of chocolate coins here, a giant tub of Quality Street there – but nobody seems to have noticed yet.
By Kelly Wilson8 years ago in Lifehack
Five Ways Businesses Trick You into Buying Things You Don't Need!
In the 21st century, online marketing has taken over the traditional advertisement channels. As attractive as the idea of shopping online from the comfort of your own home may be, we, as customers, must understand that marketers will exploit every single vulnerability that the online platforms provide to reach us easier and close more sales. After all, the main purpose of all businesses is to make money, otherwise they wouldn't exist. This might come as a shock to us because many companies promote their businesses as "customer-oriented", which should in theory mean that they place customer satisfaction above everything else, which is rarely the case. However, there are certain things we can do to avoid being manipulated into impulsive purchases by understanding the different tricks being used and how we can avoid falling for them. In this article I am going to walk you through the five most commonly used practices and what you can do to beat the system and make your online purchases easier and more enjoyable in the long run.
By John Doe8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Craft Prosperity
Candle Magic - a relatively simple, yet potent practice within witchcraft. A lot of witches taking their first steps along our mystical journey discover candle magic early on (you don't have to be, or refer to yourself as a witch to practice magical arts). The practice of candle magic is widespread, holding its roots in cultures across the globe, while maintaining a strong presence within spiritual communities today.
By Sam Kane8 years ago in Lifehack
Awesome Lifehacks that Use Everyday Objects
Ever meet someone who was able to make things work, no matter how little resources they had at their disposal? It's really something amazing to see; and most of us mere mortals are curious as to how they're able to make do.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Lifehack
Five Super Cute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas They Will Actually Like
Christmas is a wonderful, yet expensive time of year. Especially if you have a big family! Although it's nice to spend a lot of money on gifts for our family and friends, sometimes this can leave us in a bit of a sticky financial situation. These five, homemade DIYs make the perfect personalised Christmas presents that your friends and family will adore without you having to break the bank!
By EL8 years ago in Lifehack
A Style Guide for Petite Girls
Being short does have it's perks, like being able to fit in small spaces, being hugged by someone taller and feeling comforted, and bending down to get something on a low shelf. It's not always easy being a petite girl when it comes to clothes shopping though. I have thirteen tips that could help your annoying, everyday shopping trips be more fabulous and less fab-ew no.
By Meri Gomes8 years ago in Lifehack
From Tacky to Crafty
In all the years I have been renting, this would be my first time moving into a trailer park. Originally, I thought living in one would be rather tacky. However, after settling in, I found it can be surprisingly homey.
By Not Important8 years ago in Lifehack
Free Money Apps?
I'm sure we've all seen ads for apps on the World Wide Web somewhere giving us enticing descriptions on how to win FREE MONEY straight from your mobile phone! Sounds great, right? It has to be too good to be true, right? Well, not entirely.
By Sarah8 years ago in Lifehack