Sounds crazy, right? According to research at OkCupid.com, people who have a perfect photo are less likely to get hits. It can make you seem unapproachable and people may think they don’t have any chance of landing a date with you because of it. People may also think you’re insecure or trying too hard. Instead of painstakingly crafting the perfect image, choose a photo that is attractive and shows the real you....
This isn’t only applying to BitTorrent, but the same idea can able to organize and search information in any RSS feeds. Using Gmail to find downloads on BitTorrent – [Scott Villarosa’s Blog]
Objective and subjective time I’ve read quite a few books and essays on the psychological effects and reasons of procrastination. Something interesting that has stuck with me is in the book Procrastination by Jane B. Burka (not an affiliate link) having to do with the way that “procrastinators” perceive and interact with time. According to Burka there are two ways that we deal with and understand time: objectively and subjectively. Objective time is “measured by clock and calendar” and is predictable where as subjective time is measured by our own personal understanding and is outside of clock time....
So, how to stop procrastinating? In this episode of The Lifehack Show, I’ll dive into the 5 main mindsets you need to have if you really want to defeat procrastination — thinking like a rhino will help you!
Some swear by it as the cure for every ailment. Some only do it when they are stranded by accident in the woods and can’t catch a chipmunk. For those who have never tried it, it sounds, at the best, intriguing, or at the worst, miserable. For those who embrace it, it is enlightening, empowering, and healing. Let’s peel back all the hype and just look at the basics of fasting....
Introverts value time, space and energy. Making “friends” as an introvert can feel like another thing to-do. There are several ways to make this “challenge” interesting, and even more adventurous. Below are some ways to make friends as an introvert, and maintain control of your environment without losing your energy. 1. Start a meetup group Take the initiative and create your own community. Starting your own community gives you the chance to “hand-pick” the people you want in your circle....
Bank Your Sleep Bank your sleep. Every second of it. Savour it. Remember what it feels like right now to be able to sleep in peace. People mention you need to wake up for feeds and knowing you need to do this, prepares you for the early stages of it, but it’s far worse than you can ever imagine. It starts off easy, but the cumulative effects of long-term sleep deprivation begins to really take it’s toll on you, your partner, and your relationship not to mention your job if you’re working....
A bed but not sleep Computer but not brain Food but not appetite Finery but not beauty A house but not a home Medicine but not health Luxuries but not culture Amusements but not happiness Acquaintance but not friends Obedience but not faithfulness Sex but not love How famous people look at money: 50 Money Quotes by Famous People that Can Change Your Attitude Towards Money
White moves first Black people are allowed by the rules to mainly be reactive – sad but it’s still sometimes true in today’s society… Pawn promotions The smallest people can become the greatest, with perseverance. Castling The top people never fight from the front. King The ruler is weaker than he should be. En Passant When your opponent makes swift progress and rubs shoulders with you, you can cross him and take him out to retain advantage....
You’ll never know how significant the effect of expressing gratitude is until you really do so. If you’re feeling down at the moment, try to express gratitude and you may find yourself happier. If you don’t know how, read this: Gratitude Leads to Happiness: Here’s How.
But card-stacking – also known as cherry picking, a one-sided argument or suppressing evidence – intentionally seeks to make people believe one side is the entire story.[1] This can lead to false conclusions, misinformation or a complete misunderstanding of a situation. It can also have a devastating impact on our lives, socially or politically. One of the most prominent issues in media news today comes from the development of two narratives in media reporting that stem from willful card-stacking on the part of mostly conservative media organizations....
Do You Have the Will To Succeed?
“Borders is closing its 399 remaining stores and 11,000 employees are being laid off. In a statement, Borders Group President Mike Edwards said, “We were all working hard towards a different outcome, but the headwinds we have been facing for quite some time, including the rapidly changing book industry, e-reader revolution, and turbulent economy, have brought us to where we are now.”” Being a past Borders’ customer this news sort of saddens me, especially when about 4 months ago they closed my local store....
Getting a Solicitor or Lawyer Immediately following an accident and before you can actually file a claim, you’ll need a legal professional. Your solicitor will be the person to contact the person or company responsible for your injury. They will list the damage to you and how it happened.[1] The solicitor will also let you know how much your claim is worth in terms of money. Whether you choose to accept the first number or want to negotiate, it’s your solicitor who will actually do this....
The video below, released by Buzzfeed, reveals how deeply ingrained some of these gender-based behaviors can be, to the point that we don’t even realize them until the gender roles are reversed. It also points out how ridiculous it would be if celebrity gossip magazines focused primarily on the weight of male celebrities, and if action movies featured female stars more regularly than males. It is a comical yet thoughtful look at how we enact gender roles on a daily basis....
It’s increasingly common now to hear presidential candidates address student loans, and eventually one president will propose a comprehensive solution, especially as recent undergraduates and post-graduates begin their careers, start families, and, above all, become the primary voting bloc. Federal Refinancing Isn’t An Option…Yet One solution that has been proposed is a federal refinancing option. If you are unfamiliar with the term, refinancing essentially means getting a new interest rate and new repayment terms....
1. Because she sees the value in education Many women go over and beyond the lure of looking good and seek out real development as a fully rounded individual. They are curious and want to learn. An excellent example is Emma Watson, who had it all made as an actress and a model. However, she did not stop there. She completed a degree course at Brown University, taking a year off her acting career to do so....
What we fail to realize is those bad moods are not bad and they’re actually good for you. Here are a couple of reasons why. Can You Believe Bad Moods Are Good for You? There are scientifically-backed up reasons why a bad mood is good for you. Humans constantly have changing moods, and while we can’t stay happy forever, having bad moods can serve in our favor.[1] 1. Creativity Boost Most artists and writers produce their best works when grieving, depressed, or in a bad mood....
