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Yet, I do find that some people have taken this concept too literally, whereby it becomes an excuse for the rash decisions they make. Living for the moment, acting on impulse and desire because you only have this one life can become counter productive and not beneficial in the long run. Don’t live for the moment In an article titled Don’t Live For The Moment, Live For The Legacy that I recently read, I was drawn to the sentence – When we talk about “living for the moment,” we’re usually referring to acting on our immediate desires, rather than consciously choosing for each moment of our lives to serve some kind of purpose, add to some kind of objective....

Were you planning to avoid an existential crisis brought on by sloth today? Well then, this is awkward… An anonymous illustrator has created a collection named Slothida Sloth on Tumblr which features a wonderful sloth named Slothida. Slothida is a modern sloth obsessed with her phone, and of course, sleep. On her about page, the illustrator states: Sure, Slothida may seem like a simple or even silly animation, but many believe she was created to poke fun at our technology-centered society and lifestyles....

Shorter Working Hours Equals Higher Productivity Now about tackling the issue of working hours. If everybody worked shorter hours we would all be happier, healthier, and society would be more sustainable and equal. Economists need to realize that output will be far better with shorter hours. Studies of longer working hours indicate that it causes mental instability. It increases stroke and heart disease risks as well. With fewer hours at work, there is more time for family and children and taking part in community activities....

Are there any good suggestions? Hipster PDA Pen Holder – [Paul @ Flickr]

The Fubar answers this in a big way. International Design Magazine called it remniscent of a medieval axe, and when you see it, I think you’ll agree. So, why go out and buy a Fubar? Because summer’s coming north of the Equator, and you’ve got projects to do. Big projects. Projects that will require, or may require, an element of breaking things apart. Is there nothing more primal? Pick it up, and break it out....

If you’ve seen someone who delivers a speech that moves you to do something, you’ve seen powerful communication in action. Someone who is able to motivate others through the effectiveness of delivering a message is quite powerful indeed. When it gives you tingles, you know it’s great. I realized the power of communication way back in my days as a Kinko’s store manager. I can’t really describe how many orders didn’t turn out the way they should have due to lack of communication....

If yes, then your day probably looks like this… You get up at the crack of dawn, get to your office super-early and begin working. When lunch time comes around, you decide to skip it, choosing instead to eat at your desk so you can continue working. As your colleagues begin leaving at the end of the day, you stay late while you try in vain to finish all of your tasks and projects....

90% of people admit to spilling food on the carpet and eating it. If your carpets are dirty, just think about what you are actually putting into your stomach. Forget that five-second rule. Bacteria can live for up to four weeks in carpeting, and if there is any in yours, which there likely is, that bacteria is going to get on your food. 75% of people admit to walking on their carpets while wearing their outdoor shoes....

There is a difference between living life driven to get things done, marking off each task as it’s finished, and a life that leaves its mark on the world. Socrates reminds us that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” asking us to look within to understand the true value of life. When we live with the end in mind, reflecting on what we might leave behind, our purpose is revealed from a Soul perspective rather than a list of meaningless tasks....

Think again. Brain power cannot only be strengthened and expanded – but is also practically limitless. For example, did you know that U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt could reportedly recite from memory entire newspaper pages?[1] He was also a speed reader who is alleged to have read two to three books a day. (Most people struggle to read two to three books a month!) Your brain power and mental clarity can definitely be boosted....

Some people have heard that tea offers “this” anti-oxidant or “that” nutrient. But few people understand what that actually means for your body. The health benefits of Iron Buddha tea are more than just getting hard to find micronutrients. These micronutrients help you achieve better skin and promote a healthy metabolism. A cup of tea can even help keep your bones healthy. People who indulge in a regular cup of Iron Buddha tea may experience many of the following amazing benefits for your health: They Have Better Skin Mild forms of eczema are common skin conditions today....

Washing machines and tumble dryers maybe one of the quickest solutions to sorting your laundry at home, but how many times have people had to get them fixed from them constantly breaking down? Granted this maybe down to the how certain individuals are using them, for example overloading a wash cycle just to cut down the time, putting items through with loose fastenings, and many other factors. Once the washing machine is broken you then have to call someone out to have a look at it, which of course will involve a charge for their services....

After doing a little research online I found that there is the idea of the “Programmer Log”, which is simply a time and dated log of things that you have done in the day, things that you have learned that are related to your job, and even problems to watch out for as you go through your work day. Also I started to log my days everyday at work and at home for the past month to see what this logging idea was all about....

How much do you need to retire? – [Money Central] Most retirees will also receive Social Security benefits that could replace another 20% or 30% of pre-retirement income. For the average wage earner — with an income of $37,000 in 2005 — Social Security replaces about 42% of pre-retirement income; the figure is less for those with higher earnings. That would boost total income close to the 75% to 85% range of pre-retirement earnings generally recommended…

He slowly counted the stack of $100 bills out loud and stopped at every thousand to confirm the number as he handed me the bills. It was a silly process but he seemed to find it useful. I wasn’t thinking about the money. I was thinking about the significance of bidding farewell to the last of my cars. He stopped counting. I signed the final paperwork. It was done. My earthly value had finally transitioned from a mass of tangible things to a list of mostly-intangibles....

Surprisingly, it’s not usually down to a lack of talent, ability or motivation. In fact, plenty of very intelligent people fail for one simple reason: they lack resilience. If you want to enjoy life, be successful, and cope well in a difficult world, you need to build up resilience. Read on to find out how. What is resilience? Simply put, resilience is the ability to deal with whatever life throws at you without giving up....

Regardless of where that stress comes from, a positive approach is often key to finishing the task at hand. To learn more about how some very creative people stay both positive and productive, I spoke to seven artists on behalf of Lifehack.org. Robby Takac, Goo Goo Dolls Bassist/Vocalist & Founder Of Music Is Art: Image credit I just try to remember that not every idea is the best in its raw form, but most ideas are worth pursuing....

Heartbreak pain is different than breaking a limb. It’s an invisible, continuous throbbing from the inside that no one else can truly understand because it’s intimately personal to you alone. So rather than depending on others to help you, it’s a time in your life when you have to simply be your own best friend. I advise those I coach to take care of their own heart first. It’s one of the most important survival methods I learned when going through this experience myself....

How-To: Add USB power to your alarm clock – [Engadget]