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Ingenious Life Hacks for Lazy People
There's something to be said about the attractive option of just sitting on a couch, drinking beer, and being lazy. It's nice. It's relaxation. And, it often gets on peoples' nerves. Whether we like it or not, things have to get done, regardless of how much we want to veg out.
By Dave Lee8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Quit Drinking Soda
Once upon a time, the carbonation in soda gave me terrible migraines. I had to stop drinking it all together, and I didn’t touch the stuff for about ten years.
By Kate Nichols8 years ago in Lifehack
4 Steps to Un-F*ck Your Life a Little
We've all had those moments when we feel like we're drowning in our stuff. It's an uncomfortable feeling for two reasons: It is completely and entirely our own doing. A little elf didn't buy a bunch of shit and put it all over your home. It's an unfriendly reminder of the materialistic culture we don't like to associate ourselves with. How can we complain about having so much while others have so little?
By Maddie Tees8 years ago in Lifehack
Budgeting with a Built-In Savings Plan for Goal-Oriented People
Financial instability is the top cause of unhealthy stress in the U.S.A., leading to relationship problems, depression and other serious health problems (heart attack, high blood pressure and anxiety). To combat this issue, people in every stage of life should be making use of a budget plan to have more productive and smart spending.
By Vans Life8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Become A Mole in About Five Seconds
I'm a little bit strapped for cash right now, and after dropping a load of money another costume, my organic chemistry professor offered extra credit if we came to class in a chemistry-related costume. I had absolutely no idea what to go as. Ultimately, I decided to go as a mole, and anybody that's had even one chemistry class in their lifetime knows exactly why this is related to chemistry.
By A. Alexis Kreiser8 years ago in Lifehack
Clever Ways to Spend Less Money This Month
A lot of us, and I mean a lot of us spend so much money on unnecessary things. From splurge shopping to dropping $50 on lunch with friends, we really do let our money go to waste. And most of the time, we spend money out of pleasure… Yes, I’m admitting it. I’m the type of person to drop $100 on a bottle of wine, and I actually have once (but I slightly don’t regret it) — but my wallet wasn’t too happy. I could've used that $100 to pay off some of my credit card debt. Instead, I added more onto my plate and soon I'll be drowning in debt if I don't start spending less these days.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Lifehack
How To Read People. Top Story - October 2017.
Clarification: There is no one way or method to read any and every person you come in contact with; culture, upbringing, mental health, and many other environmental and internal factors will ultimately impact a person's’ experience and must be taken into account or at the very least considered while reading individuals and even groups.
By Corvo Mckinnon8 years ago in Lifehack
How To Manage Your "Wall Warts"
Most people own or have owned more than two or three (in most cases MANY) electronic devices (like cordless phones, digital cameras, cell phones, tablets, Personal Computers, Image Scanners, Printers, IP Cameras). If that description fits you, you probably have a bunch of "wall warts" sitting in drawers all over your house. If you have ever moved, you have probably accidentally separated one or more of the devices from their chargers or power supplies. This is frustrating because eventually you collect all the adapters, chargers, and power supplies into one place and can't figure out which one goes with which device. If this resonates with you at all, read on.
By Tim Mrva8 years ago in Lifehack
Saving Money the Easy Way
Do you find it hard to save money to buy that special Tech Gadget you have always wanted to get? It's so painful to just cough up the cash to go out and buy it outright, and it is a matter of discipline to save a little bit out of each paycheck. You always find a different use for that cash that is sitting around. Well, I discovered a simple, painless, fool-proof way to save between $110 and $140 in as short as a few months. This could work for you, too!
By Tim Mrva8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Sweep Out Old Debt Before the End of the Year
Debt is no easy subject to tackle. In most households, debt is a crippling factor that can ruin credit scores, loan applications, and personal financial life. This is why most people refuse to even pay off their debt, knowing in the back of their minds that they’ll never be free of it. However, it’s important to take a stance today and start clearing off your debt pile. With the end of the year only a few months out, here are a few ways you can start sweeping out old debt before you take the plunge into 2018.
By Pat Cooper8 years ago in Lifehack
7 Ways You Can Improve Your Roof on Your Own
With all the different trends when it comes to home interior design and curb improvement, it’s very easy to forget about the fact that your roof also needs occasional upgrades. However, many people take action only after the leaks have already appeared. If you want to be on the safe side and tend to your roof properly, keep on reading. The following tips present the basics of effective roof repair that you can complete without a handyman. Of course, it’s important to be realistic about your own abilities and the condition of your roof in the first place.
By Carolin Petterson8 years ago in Lifehack
An Antidote to Stressful Living
When I was a child I used to swim under the water of swimming pools and fantasize about becoming a mermaid. Later on I went through a lengthy period of pirate obsession, and much later I left school to solo travel round Europe. A desire for freedom has been one of the most important themes of my life so far, it ranks with relationships and purpose as one of my essentials for a happy existence.
By Nancy Stapleton8 years ago in Lifehack