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Productivity experts are a dime a dozen. It seems like every other person who starts to follow me on Twitter is a self-proclaimed productivity expert of one kind or another. It’s definitely one of those industries where it can be very hard to separate the wheat from the chaff, to find a productivity expert that isn’t just “self-proclaimed”, but actually is a bona fide expert who can help people and companies alike to increase their productivity....

In a nutshell, you get the utility of a Swiss Knife rolled into a portable key. A key that can practically open anything – anything except doors! Quickey is created by the inventors at Trident Design, an award winning design firm that creates innovative products for a varied category of consumers. Featured photo credit: Trident Design via goo.gl

Are to-do lists useful? Yes, but only if you actually work to mark off all the items on the list. Just drawing up a to-do list isn’t productive in itself and making unused lists all the time is a total time waster. Is doing laundry productive? Yes, but if you’re watch TV or otherwise waste time while you wait for the washing cycle to finish, then switch your clothes to the dryer and go back to wasting time, you were only productive while you actually started the washing machine and dryer -not the whole time the machines were running....

Interesting isn’t it? The more preparation to clear your journeys in your mind, the easier it will be for you to remember the list of items using the same journeys. Front door: spilt coffee grains on the doormat 2. Rose bush in front garden: growing lettuce leaves and tomatoes around the roses 3. Car: with potatoes, onions and cauliflower on the driver’s seat 4. End of the road: an arch of French bread over the road 5....

Instead of adding more things to your life, try removing some negative things that hold you back from success. Some are very easy to give up, while others require a little more time and effort. Here are 8 things that you should remove from your life to be more successful: 1. Remove Excuses Successful people don’t try to blame their family, their friends, their boss or their co-workers for their life....

Relationships always start with a blast. It shines like fireworks and bloom like cherry trees. You felt the world spins only around you two. You thought you really can go through all kinds of difficulties together during the honeymoon. But then eventually the spark burns out. You felt exhausted, fatigued and bored. Every week seems to be the exact same copy of last week. Being with this person is no longer a thing that you wish for, but rather just a burden....

Are you moving into a new place? Do you feel like giving your home or room a makeover buy you’re unsure where to start? Roomle is a planning tool which allows you to sketch out your room or entire house. Roomle gives you complete control over how you sketch you room, ability to paint the walls, add floor coverings and even furniture. This is a magnificent way of planning exactly how you want your homes makeover to appear without the fear of messing up....

Our bodies send us different signals when we do things we like or dislike. The feeling of being energized and that of being fatigued are not only the result affected by our emotions. What we do actually changes our brains. Our brains naturally filter out what doesn’t fit our values In our brains, the reticular-activating system constantly filters out information according to our hierarchy of values.[1] To put it simply, our brains filter out the information we value less and what remains is the information that fits our values....

Doctors and nutritionists have always known there is a connection between the brain and the gut. Research shows that the gut has a mind of it’s own called the enteric nervous system. According to UK based nutritional therapist, Eve Kalinik, So how does bacteria in the gut cause depression? Causes of Depression Scientists were able to discover that the cause of depression, anxiety, and several paediatric disorders, including autism and hyperactivity, have been linked with gastrointestinal abnormalities....

When you consider that the skin is one of the most important organs (yes, organs) in our body, you start to think about it. Lazy people usually think about the problem when the situation is deep down the line. When we neglect our skin, we can easily get exposed to a variety of problems, and cancer can get really close if we don’t pay attention. It all goes even further when you consider your skin type....

You Should Only Use The ‘Official Charger’ For Your Phone Factory chargers are arguably the most compatible for your specific device, but that doesn’t mean that off-brand chargers are going to cause any damage to your phone. Cheap knockoffs however, will. Avoid the impulse buys near cash registers at stores and gas stations. Instead buy a charger at a specialty store or order one online. This is especially true with iPhone users, since their batteries are much more difficult to replace....

SMS ‘To Do’ Lists – [toomuchimagination] Note: I personally suggest that you keep your twitter page private (you can do this in the ‘settings’ page) in case you want to send yourself sensitive reminders. There are certain advanced twitter functionalities that do not work with private pages, though, so you’ll have to decide for yourself how sensitive your personal reminders are.

It’s usually the reason we don’t have much money left towards the end of the month and when “tax season” is approaching we ask ourselves, “Where did my money go?“ Enter Spentable. Let’s take a look to see how Spentable can help us to track expenses. It’s available on Android and iOS. The basic version is free and there is a pro version that provides many more features. How to use Spentable to track your expenses Customize and adjust your budget...

You may be doing this unconsciously, because you’ve always been living this way and that’s your environment. You’re buying more stuff, which you then need to take care of and fix. You make more friends, but that doesn’t mean you spend time with quality people who lift you up. You consume a lot of information daily, but most of it has nothing to do with your life and goals, and only brings you stress and worries....

Luckily (or sadly), mothers can rest assured that their at times annoying preaching actually helps their teenage girls in making the right decisions as far as their education is concerned, as a study from the University of Essex shows. It also helps them to make better choices in life in terms of getting well-paid jobs and avoiding teenage pregnancy. Pushy moms had it right all this time According to the study conducted on 15,500 teenage girls aged 13 and 14 between 2004 and 2010, this does not go on to say that a child of a nagging mother is much more obedient and will approve of every piece of advice she is given, but quite contrary, that a child will, on a somewhat subconscious level, remember mother’s advice when it comes to making important decisions and do the right thing....

Each card should have 1 question and 1 answer. When stuck on a tricky topic, make a flash card. Keep your flashcards in your pocket or purse all the time. Review each flashcard in your pack 3 times a day. Consider the information learned only after you can answer the question on a good night’s sleep. Sometimes, it’s the old school tricks with a new face that get you home. Check this out for yourself, because you’re no doubt a lifelong learner, right?...

Until now. The Notability app can turn your digital device into a fully functioning notebook with powerful features. One of the main reasons why people are still using their trusty notebook for taking down notes is due to customization. With tablets, individuals are unable to doodle on the side and are limited to typing essay style notes. With this app people can have the freedom to personalize their notes just as they would a notebook....

1. Redefine Attraction How do you evaluate your partner’s attractiveness? Look at yourself in this process too. Attraction is more than just skin deep – there is companionship, emotional and intellectual compatibility. In order to feel more attracted to your partner, look at them as a whole and consider all the positive factors that contribute to the quality of your relationship. 2. Recognize Your Fears and Face Them When you’re in the thicket of anxiety, it’s almost impossible to feel positive feelings towards your partner....

And NerdFitness is offering up the resources to help make that happen. Before we tell you what’s up for grabs today, yesterday’s winning comment for the 12 Days of Giveaways was submitted by Tom Suchy, who wrote: “Hot coffee. Several cups a day. Because without it I will surely die.” Tom wins the Idea Cafe and Ethical Coffee Chain prize pack for a comment that likely resonates with most of us....

It’s no surprise that the liveability rating has sunk for cities where unrest, war, or economic decline have dominated the headlines recently. Cities in this category include Damascus, Cairo, Tripoli, and Athens. The liveability index notes that cities with low population density in wealthier countries tend to get to the top of the list. The one exception is Tokyo, which occupies 12th place despite being very densely populated (6,000 people per square kilometre)....