Sugru is like a play-doh or silly putty that doubles as an incredibly powerful glue and sealant. When you first remove it from its packaging, Sugru will be malleable and clay-like in its texture and consistency. This is where the fun begins. Thanks to its versatile nature, you can use it to stick posters to walls, mend aging shoes, and all sorts of other clever things (check out the video for some really cool ideas)....
As per the National Autistic Society, there is no known “cure” for autism, but their understanding has grown tremendously, making more interventions available to help those that are diagnosed with autism. Benjamin is a 10 year old little boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, which is a form of autism. He was asked to write a poem at school for National Poetry Month, “I Am”. The first two words in each line of the assignment were provided, and it was up to Benjamin to fill in the blanks....
You can buy your own place, even if you’re a debt-burdened millennial and even if you are single. Because 20-somethings are seen as mostly unable to secure a good paying job, the general opinion is they can’t afford to buy a home. Public opinion seems to go with the flow as there are many articles on how millennials are changing the real estate market. While it’s true that many millennials value the laid back, carefree lifestyle that comes with renting, there is a way to own your own home before turning 30....
Below are some great tricks to make better use of your available space and meet the spacing needs even with limited capacity. 1. Use mirrors appropriately to create illusion of more space. 2. Paint or put wallpaper on ceilings to make the room seem taller. When there’s something to draw the eyes upwards, it creates an illusion of having a larger room. This can be achieved by painting the ceiling with some eye-catching color or decorating it with elegant wallpaper designs....
If you have ever watched or read a documentary about happiness and fulfillment, or even just glanced at one for a few minutes while flipping through the channels during a commercial…you know that “money can’t buy happiness,” and very rarely does happiness come from any kind of material possession at all. Happiness is defined as “the state of being happy,” and considered by the English language to be a noun....
Not only that, but then we have to deal with commuting. Again our eyes have to stay focused for extended periods of time. Often resulting in tunnel vision and burning, sleepy eyes. Your eyes need a break! Instinctively, when your eyes start to feel a bit irritated you rub them for relief. While that might alleviate the situation momentarily, you could actually be making the situation worse. If your eyes feel itchy or irritated, it’s because they’ve been dried out or may have something in them that shouldn’t be there....
This is one clip from Kleven’s series that I would like to highlight in particular, due to it being one of the more impactful ones in my estimation. In it, you see a few Norwegian teenagers breaking down when they realize just how privileged they are compared to the people who work in terrible conditions to provide them with their clothing. This video, as well as the rest of the series, should prove to be enlightening to non-Norwegians as well....
While the effects from smoking tobacco are cumulative, it is possible to reverse the effects of smoking. Quitting smoking now greatly reduces the chances that you will experience a smoking-related disease, and could increase your lifespan significantly. Your body will begin to heal almost immediately after your last cigarette, and will continue to repair the damage in the days, weeks, months, and years after you have quit. What happens after you stop smoking?...
You are living in an age where watches are computers and printers make 3-D edible food. Those 2014 inventions better make room for the newest technological advancement—a table that’s an air conditioner. Advantages to Having an Air Conditioner that Looks Like a Table How the Table Works Planks in place under the table start absorbing the heat in the room as soon as the temperature rises to 71%. Working like a sponge, those planks contain wax that actually softens and absorb the heat in the room....
For the most part, tea traditions should be left untouched, but what if you want something different? This easy-to-read chart can help you determine what kind of elements to combine to create your own personal tea concoction. The latest addition to the informative chart is bubble tea. The modern beverage is almost two decades old, but next to other drinks, it is still in its infancy. This means that there is plenty of room for experimenting....
It is very inspiring, especially to see couples from who have been together from months to over 70 years sharing how happy they are with each other. These couples have decided to be with each other even when the grass looks greener on the other side. Beautiful is the word that resonates with me each time I watch this. To see Grammer and his wife, look at the 00:21 minute mark....
Have you tried any of these knots before? What’s your favorite way to tie a tie? Featured photo credit: Tie DIY: Every Knot You Need to Know/Huffington Post via huffingtonpost.com
The trick is to organize your tasks and use your time effectively to get more things done each day. This can help you to reduce stress and do better at workplace. Time management is a skill that takes time to develop and is different for each person. You just need to find what works best for you. Use few strategies listed below for few weeks and see if it can help you....
Email can be a great tool, and email can be a tool for procrastination or overwhelm. It’s not email itself that decides, it’s how you use it. There was a time when I declared email bankruptcy, but these days I do it 2-3 times daily and power through it quickly and minimally. I’ve developed a set of habits that work for me, helping me to keep email minimal and productive and still be able to focus on more important work....
Today, I’m going to present 10 mind expanding books to read in a lifetime. Bear in mind, I’m not saying you should take a lifetime to read them. The more of them you read, the more benefits you’ll gain from the books, and thus, the more mind expanding ideas you’ll be able to apply directly to your life. #1. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell This is a book about success and how there’s a lot more to it than being smart and working hard....
1. They help you form relationships An often overlooked side effect of having a pet is that you’ll always have something to talk about with other people. Having a pet allows you to connect with other animal lovers. Even if you and the person you’re talking to can’t agree on anything else, you can at least find common ground regarding Fido. The two of you might even be able to exchange advice about the best pet foods and training techniques....
The fear of regret makes us do a lot of wonderful things. It makes us go the extra mile to say “I love you” one more time, and give that special one another hug. It reminds us to enjoy every moment like it was our last. But the same fear can make us choose unwisely. It convinces us to go back to the ex we just broke up with, settle for less in life and suppress our dreams and desires....
Since there’s such a social stigma behind the disorder, those who suffer from anxiety tend to keep quiet about it. And it can affect anybody. Celebrities like Johnny Depp and Adele have faced their share of panic attacks over the years, even though you could never tell by their on-stage personas. Keeping anxiety under control is difficult enough as it is — it’s even harder to do when people start giving advice you’ve heard a thousand times before....
1. Plan tasks in advance List your 3 most important tasks to deal with in a day the night before, so you hit the ground running. Choose just 3 tasks to prioritise for a day, and be clear on how much you can achieve in any time frame. 2. Get started without checking in Get started on your first task without checking your email or social media channels. The sense of achievement felt by getting one task completed will make your day feel more successful and productive....
