Im a headphone junkie. So Ive embarked on a search for more comfortable options…and its been more complicated than I expected. So whats a headphone junkie to do? I found that, while these were much more comfortable than silicone tips, they had their annoyances. These have downsides as well, though. (Theyre still far from perfect with these tips, but itll be a little better.) Some prefer it, though (theyd make good in-ear monitors for live performances, for example)....

It can be tricky to pick a great date activityespecially if it’s a first date. For a deeper connection, aim for an event that gives you and your date plenty to talk about. For more tips on how to plan better dates, check out the full post linked below. 4 Tips for Better Dates| The Art of Manliness Image fromian-arlett.

Reading, just like exercise, is a habit that needs to be developed over time. When you skip a day, you lose out on building a rhythm that fits into your routine. Are you finishing a book every day? So create triggers that work for you. Pick booksyou know you’ll want to readand you’ll build a good reading habit in no time. The Delightfully Short Guide to Reading More Books| Zen Habits...

These memories serve as proof that you might get through your job hunt and come out on top. Use them as a mental pep talk to keep yourself focused on your goal.

iOS: Taking a picture of a document or a business card is pretty easy with the Camera app. Evernote has always been able to take pictures, but what it scans is only available in Evernote. Scannable competes with otheriOS scanning programs. The killer feature here they automate the picture taking. Anything it sees, it focuses and captures. You don’t even need to press a shutter button. If it’s a business card, Scannable gives you the option of adding it into LinkedIn....

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In the movies, the hero always gets a brilliant idea, fully formed, in a single instant. In real life, that’s rarely how it works. So don’t sit around waiting for those “A-ha!” moments to get started. “Ideas typically do not just come to you,” he said. If you’re still waiting on the perfect moment to get started on a project, it’s now. You don’t have to have all the pieces in place or everything figured out for get going....

The full guide below will walk you through how he assembled the whole thing from start to finish. Hopefully you don’t need us to tell you what to do with the flask or the cup. Hit the link below for more.

No one likes taxes, but most of us rarely fail to send them in, either. This is because, for most full-time employees, taxes are immediately taken out of a paycheck. Try the same strategy with your savings. If you use direct deposit, your employer can probably split your paycheck among several accounts. If not, most banks andinvestment toolsallow you to set up automatic withdrawals. As personal finance blog Free From Broke explains:...

Priorities clash and suddenly time itself seems shorter. Additionally, participants were found to be far more impatient when this kind of anxiety developed. So what can you do to keep your perception of time in check? Etkin and her colleagues recommend taking slow breaths over the span of 11 seconds. It can also help to psych yourself up in whatever way you might. Participants that were told to repeat aloud, “I am excited!...

If all thenews about pollution abroadhas you worried a bit more about your air quality (even if you live elsewhere), check out this old tip that’ll keep the air a bit cleanerat least in one or two rooms.

Over time, we integrate our habits into our environment and the environment itself becomes a trigger. Over time those cues become so deeply ingrained that they are very hard to resist. And so we smoke at the entrance to work when we don’t want to. Even small changes can help like eating the ice cream with your nondominant hand. What Heroin Addiction Tells Us About Changing Bad Habits| NPR Photo byMarcos Zerene....

Closets can be tough to organize. IKEA’sKALLAX shelfconsists of square units. to better use and organize the space, useIKEA’s VARIERA shelving inserts. Some of your shelving inserts may have gaps in them. Naturally, you could also use the VARIERA shelving inserts for storage in kitchen and bathroom cabinets or shelves. However, you’ll need to consider the dimensions and whether the shelf inserts fit or not. Expedit in the Closet, with half-shelf inserts| Ikea Hackers viaApartment Therapy...