Welive in a cult of busy. Busy has become a humble brag instead of an indicator of stress. It’s also a trick we play on our brains: busy does not equal productive. And you go, “You know what? I got those three key things done that’s moving the business forward. Why ‘Busy’ Is Not the Same as ‘Productive’| Inc. Photo byMatthew G.
Taking photos and uploading them to the web has never been easier. This week, we’re looking at five of the best image hosting sites, based on your nominations. You responded with tons of nominees, but we only have room for the top five. It’ll even automatically stitch panoramas together for you. Others praised it for its convenience, and its photo editing tools. you’re able to read morein its nomination thread here....
Stress sucks, and it’s an emotion thatrapidly takes overif you leave it unchecked. Learn the stress reaction signals by paying attention to your body. Over at the Harvard Business Review, they interviewed experts about managing your reactions to a stressful situation. Before you snap at coworkers, says Maria Gonzales of Argonauta Strategic Alliances Consulting. Perhaps your neck stiffens, your stomach clenches, or your palms sweat. These are all the result of what’s happening inside your body....
Instead of checking individual sites, LogDog consolidates all those logs in one place. If LogDog proactively detects a breach, they’ll link you to the correct website to change your password. The app stores your passwords on the gear, and LogDog’sprivacy policysays they never see your password. They also support two-factor authentication for Gmail and Facebook. Newer versions will support more cloud services and more two-factor authentications. LogDog| Google Play Store viaiLoveFreeSoftware
Even worse, you might have walked out with someone else’s coat. If you keep a business card in a pocket, you’re more likely to get your coat back. Plus, business cards are inexpensive, so you’ve got little to lose. LPT: Leave a card in your jacket when bar-hopping| Reddit Photo byMichael Cote.
No matter how much you complain, some companies just won’t budge and do the right thing. In some cases, your Attorney General may be able to help you solve the problem. We’ve covered other ways tocomplain and get results, but this is a good last-ditch effort. The Attorney General works on behalf of everyone in the state. They’re less likely to get involved in one individual complaint. Laws vary in each state....
Finding a good, reliable babysitter is hard enough. Making sure that everyone understands each other is critical. Parents need to communicate needs in three different ways. What you want from the sitter, like pack lunches or dress the kids for bed. Parents and sitters have different expectations. To avoid problems, make your expectations clear. Don’t assume the sitter knows what you want. How to Find the Perfect Babysitter: 8 Dos & Don’ts| The Stir...
Few things are as stressful as a potential job loss. If you’re afraid of a layoff or termination, you better shore up your emergency fund. Prepare yourself by living off your potential unemployment check for a few months. Over at Credit.com, they give some tips on how to prepare for a job loss. You may not know your severance package or other benefits. Contact your state’s unemployment office they can tell you the current formula for benefits....
The term “false hustle” originated in baseball and is still commonly used in sports. For example, an outfielder that sprints from the dugout to right field gives the impression of hustling. They aren’t putting the work in where it matters. Think about all the work hours you put in and give a shot to determine what really got done. Maybe you got to work early, only to blow your extra time browsing the internet....
Apple’s Touch ID is great, when it works. Instead of deleting the finger from Touch ID and trying again, iOS lets you add to your fingerprint. Open Touch ID & Passcode from the tweaks app. Then just press your finger on the home button and you’ll see the fingerprint icon highlight. You just sent your Touch ID back to school without starting over. Touch ID has more information about that finger....
Although stylish, tall boots have a terrible habit of the shafts slouching over. The leather gets cracked and they don’t look as nice. Instead of using expensive boot hangers, basic slacks hangers do the trick. We covered how to usebinder clipsto keep those tall boots tall. Here’s another way to keep boots in good shape. If you have a large collection, weed out the unworn shoes byputting the hangers in backward....
Losing your stuff in a disaster sucks. You’ll need good records to explain to the insurance company what you lost. They’ll confirm you have coverage for your new stuff. You’ll need this informationif you get robbedor if another disaster strikes. If some of this stuff is tax-deductible, you’re already ahead on your taxes for the previous year. Check out the link for different ways of tracking your home inventory.
Take the remote cover off and grab a few wires to connect to and extend the buttons. You might want to wrap the remote in insulation to avoid fire accidents. It looks a little silly, but it works. Watch the video above to see how it’s done. Never Lose Your Remote Again! (The Pillow Mod)| HouseholdHacker (YouTube)
