Human beings aren’t always rational creatures, especially when it comes to health and fitness. you’re able to use the “10 minute rule” to stave many of these off. One of the most common biases in fitness is known as the “current moment bias.” We are a society of instant gratificationprone to the roller coaster swings of hedonic adaptation. This is a bias that is of particular concern when it comes to achieving fat loss and greater health....

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Organizing scrap lumber is a challenge. it’s crucial that you keep pieces readily available, but out of harms way. This lumber storage cart can be built in a weekend and will hold everything you need. Not many people store full plywood sheets, but keeping 4x8 half sheets is common. The addition of casters provides added workshop flexibility. Just move it as needed to accommodate more tools or equipment. Squares and clamps are also useful to finish the project....

Its many health benefits are proven. It’s really good for you, right? Let’s take a closer look. Researchers call this effect ahealth halo. There’s no such rule in the US. Theresearch arm of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association of America. There’s a reason why you’re reading about chocolate now. Interest in the health benefits of chocolate tends topeak around Februaryeach year. So it’s not even an indulgence, right? It’s practically a health food....

There’s nothing like the delicious draw of a perfect looking slice of cake. This works particularly well for denser desserts like cheesecake, but can be effective for slicing pies as well. While you’re at it, slice your cake in thescientifically best way possible. Cutting a Perfect Slice of Cake| Baking Mad Photo byJohn Pastor.

Drops limits your learning time to just 5 minutes of vocabulary building gameplay a day. The app also supposedly adjusts to your performance for the right amount of challenge. It’s a pretty entertainingand educationalway to spend five minutes. Drops(Free) | iTunes App Store

If you want to do your hamstrings and calves, here’sanother video. This isthe foam roller I got, by the way, which is huge but firm. Foam rolling really hurts at first, but, like deep tissue massage, you feel better afterwards. It’s a good idea to stretch after foam rolling. Top 5 Foam Roller Exercises| YouTube

What you really focus on with this method is what you’re snacking on. When choosing snacks, think aboutfoods that will give you energy, like fruits, veggies, and nuts. For examples of snacks that fit into these categories, check out the full post linked below. When I Snack Healthy, It’s Because I’m Eating Like a Toddler| The Kitchn Image fromSimon_sees.

Tough decisions are a lot easier when you have direction. To give yourself a starting point for those decisions, find the “theme” of your life. Your theme can be found in your perspectives, passions and interests. Dumb Little Man makes a case for the importance of having a theme in your life. Namely, it gives you direction. But before getting into all that, what exactly is alife theme? I started to notice some commonalities in them....

To improve your chances of making a colleague for life, don’t hesitate to make introductions. You don’t need to create an excuse to talk to a fellow classmate. you might just do it. But you better start by making introductions if you want to receive them. Networking is also better in college, as it’s easier to avoid the cliche traps ofcrappy networking.

Trellois an awesome project management tool thatmakes collaboration easy and, dare I say, even fun. Here are some ways to put Trello to use for managing your entire life. you’re free to probably see how this comes in handy. it’s possible for you to alsocreate cards via email. Let me show you how I and other Trello users are getting stuff done with a few example boards. Implement GTD in Trello The Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity systemfits perfectly on this platform....

Here’s what happened. Likewise, dictation has a certain romantic quality to it. For someone who types all day long, this sounds awesome. Maybe I could write while walking. (That’s the dream, right?) Would I look and sound silly? Would I annoy my friends by responding to text messages in public places by talking to my phone? As I quickly learned on my first day, it’s not. I started by just attempting to write a few blog posts using dictation....

Go over your finances withconcurrent rewardsso it feels less like a chore and more like something fun. Sometimes just being more aware of how you’re spending can help a lot. 3 Secrets to a Healthy Relationship with Money| Mint Life Photo byTax Credits.