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I’m not sure how – I’m going to assume intuition, cameras or wizardry- but it’s pretty worrying from a child;s perspective. You should never lie to your parents, or anyone really, but come on sometimes it’s just a thing kids do to try and secure some independence or to rebel. It’s actually quite comforting to think that even when kids think they’re being all devious and out smarting their parents like little secret agents, really parents are probably fully aware of what we’re doing and allow us to continue anyway under their observation....

Here at Lifehack we occasionally like to delve into the world of psychology and more precisely, Myers-Briggs personality types. We’ve previously covered ‘Which Personality Type Are You?,’ ‘Which Job Should You Get Based On Your Personality Type?,’ and ‘Get To Know Your Personality Type,’ but this time we’ll be uncovering who and how you should be dating! This infographic from Career Assessment identifies your ideal partner, perfect first date, and what sort of person you are....

Current research suggests that techno geeks and screen addicts all over the globe are spending about 18 hours per week tethered to networking devices; a drastic rise since 2000 when a mere 2.7 hours a week was reportedly spent. Studies also show that the constant stimulation of a mind always in motion changes how the brain processes information. The multitasking ability that technology has afforded us has blurred the boundaries between work, leisure, relationships, and real life....

Keyboard shortcuts There a lots of keyboard shortcuts that make navigating your Mac easier, quicker and more productive. Here are the most useful: The basics ⌃CTRL + C for copying to the clipboard ⌃CTRL + X for cutting to the clipboard ⌃CTRL + V for pasting form the clipboard ⌘CMD + ARROW LEFT for jumping to the beginning of a line ⌘CMD + ARROW RIGHT for jumping to the end of a line ⌘CMD + ⇧SHIFT + ARROW LEFT for highlighting everything to the left of the cursor ⌘CMD + ⇧SHIFT + ARROW RIGHT for highlighting everything to the right of the cursor ⌘CMD + A to select everything ⌘CMD + Z to undo the last operation ⌘CMD + ⇧SHIFT + Z to redo the last undo CMD + SHIFT + 3 to save the screen as a PNG image file CMD + SHIFT + 4 to save a portion of the screen as a PNG image file...

Today, you’ll learn more about why setting a routine can be challenging. By understanding the root causes of your behaviors, you’ll learn how to make changes and stick with them. You’ll also discover some positive daily routines that can lead you to a healthier and happier life. Finding and adopting the right daily routine will re-energize you and help you regain wasted time. Your mind and body will thank you for the decreased anxiety and extra care you’ve given them....

The peppers have been known to help your eye sight, burn calories, boost immune system, be healthy for the heart, cure anemia, regulate blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, prevention hypertension, as well as be anti-flammatory and one of many anti-cancer foods. With such a healthy base, the best part of making delicious stuffed peppers is choosing what goes on the inside. This recipe is very versatile in that it can enjoyed by meat lovers as well as vegetarians or vegans....

There are different components within the planner kit: 12 months of Dated Pages (Original Daily) 12 Monthly Calendar Tabs Personal Management Tabs & Forms Storage Binder with Slip Case 26 Weekly Compass Cards Pouch Pagefinder Quick Start Guide Zippered Binder Blank Pages A/Z Tabs Information Record Pages Zipper Pouch How does it help? The planner is built around Stephen Covey’s methods and books The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and First Things First....

There is a safe and easy way to grow eyebrows quickly, which is good news for everyone who is tired of using an eyebrow pencil. Rachel from RCLBeauty101 outlines how to get your brows looking better with her video. The oils she recommends in the video are all natural and are all well-known for having other health benefits for hair, skin, and body. Follow her instructions and you will be able to grow eyebrows fast....

Is pizza your weakness? Do you always find yourself grabbing a handful of chips at work? Time for your favorite TV show, so it’s time to get some dessert? Maybe you just have a sweet tooth that constantly craves sugar. If one of these scenarios describes you…welcome to the food cravings club. These cravings are intense, persistent, and challenging. Cravings affect everyone and make sticking with diets 100x more difficult....

When you start reciting positive quotes, you will start to build the confidence you need to work smarter and ask your boss for a raise. When you approach your boss with confidence, he is more likely to take you seriously and believe in your worth to earn more money. As you build your confidence and strategize the best way to ask for a raise, make sure you recite these five inspirational quotes to earn more money:...

Recent studies suggest that those who deviate from their preordained sleeping patterns may do so because they are more intelligent than those who go to bed early. Not only are they smarter but they are often more creative. Evolutionary scientists say that this is because sleeping in is “evolutionarily novel.” It did not make sense for our ancestors to stay up working late through the night. This is because night time was dangerous....

Paper based organizer won the popularity battle in 2005. Online organizer is still waiting for its moment when everyone has Internet access on the run. Electronic based organizer has its own place – the release of GTDTiddlyWiki created a hit around the Internet. People were amazed on how portable it is and how easy to update data because it is Wiki based. Then, we created some trends on the sleeping cycle....

Well, if you are dining solo for the day and you have a toaster oven…never fear, we have some delicious treats you can cook up in flash. These are guaranteed tasty treats, and the bonus is there’s no leftovers to taunt you from the dark corners of the fridge the next day! 1. Panko Crusted Salmon Fillet 1 salmon fillet, approx 6 ounces 2-3 Tablespoons panko crumbs 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley Finely grated lemon zest of 1/2 lemon (optional) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise salt and pepper...

No matter how you try, constipation will always cause insurmountable discomfort. Even worse, chronic constipation can lead to anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and a host of other bad-for-you digestive issues. But that is about to change! Thanks to Adjustable Toilet Stool, a simple yet practical tool that helps straighten your digestive tract for a no-hassle bowel movement. It helps you squat naturally and easily in the toilet. Adjustable Toilet Stools are well-design stools that incorporate into your traditional toilet to make your bowel movements hassle-free....

Cats see things that are invisible to us Have you ever visited a nightclub that uses black (UV) light? This UV light is outside of the range of light that we as humans can perceive. However, when black light shines on an item that contains phosphors, such as laundry detergent, cosmetics, urine or blood, we can see the reflection of the light. According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, cats and some other mammals can see this ultraviolet (UV) light....

Research methods and findings About 80 obese adults in their fifties were selected for the three month study. The method used was to give all participants advice on how they might lose weight and how to go about it using diet and exercise. Then, half the group were asked to preload (drink about a pint or two glasses of water) before one or two meals a day. They were also checked to see if they were really doing so by regularly measuring their urine output!...

New Zealand researchers conducted a biopsy-related study in 2013 on 49 healthy seniors, aged 64 to 97. The researchers had the control group write as factually as possible about daily activities or the condition of a room. The experimental group was instructed to write about a traumatic, upsetting personal experience from the past. Both groups wrote for three days in a row, 20 minutes each. Then, in order to allow any negative feelings that arose from recalling upsetting events to subside, the scientists waited two weeks to perform the biopsy....

Get clever about the notes– Don’t just go buy a box of nice matching stationary (unless you’re a stuffy law firm or an actuary). Try something different, something eye-catching. Go buy comic books from the dollar bin and a package of mid-sized rectangle stick-on labels. Try cutting up matching-sized stuff that normally would go into your recylcling bin. Do something to set your thank-you apart from the rest of the mail....

Children of narcissistic parents go through their lives feeling confused and lost, and in search of love they never received from home. They expect their mothers to nurture and support them, but when they are dealing with narcissistic mothers, they aren’t given the love and support that healthy parents provide. The signs of a narcissistic mother are not always easy to spot, but once known, there are ways to deal with the situation....

The only problem with chin ups is that they’re very tough to perform at first. Most men and women cannot do 1 rep properly when they first try this exercise. This, in turn leads to most people ignoring them and instead performing easier exercises like lat pull downs and barbell rows. Don’t be one of these people. With the proper strategy and some hard work anyone can do chin ups....