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How to do just about anything; life hacks to navigate obstacles of all types, from the trivial to the severe.
Basic Hurricane Preparedness
Whether you’re an experienced hurricane survivor or a newbie to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, you should be prepared for hurricane season as it approaches. There are a few basic principles to adhere to if you want to make sure that your household is ready when the winds and rain come.
By Brandi Brown7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Sell Your House
Every single year in the USA alone, there are millions of homes that are bought and sold. While lots of homes are sold each and every day, the process of selling a home isn’t always easy. There are many steps in the selling process, and even once you have some interested buyers, there is no guarantee the sale will go through.
By Wendy Dessler7 years ago in Lifehack
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
Safety First, Even Underwater: Tips to Watch Your Back
Fantasizing your dream vacation is often a difficult task, especially when it comes to choosing the correct spot. Whether you want to travel to the silent mountains for the weekend or float along the pristine beaches to wither away your summer blues and worries—the dilemma is, at times, almost unnerving. In a utopian world, you could have it all! But in the real world, you not only need to choose, but also need to do a lot of planning before you take off. Planning your vacations beforehand becomes very handy at the exact moment. There are several things you need to do before leaving, like booking your tickets earlier to get the early bird discount offers, buying outfits accordingly to the place you are traveling (to get the proper Instagram-worthy photos!), finishing your to-do list before taking off from your daily schedule, etc.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Lifehack
Adding Flair to Your Anti-Hero
Anti-heroes extend back in literature about as far as you can go. Why are they so appealing? Because they are the most like the rest of us. We make mistakes. We have flaws. We do things because we think they will benefit us. It's part of the human experience.
By Jen Chichester7 years ago in Lifehack
Everything You Need for a Fabulous Cocktail Party
Having your group or friends and families enjoying tasty drinks and eating finger food is a great way for all of you to catch up, without stress and pressure. So, if you’re looking to organize a cocktail party, here’s everything you’re going to need.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Lifehack
