The number comes from National Geographic fellow and author ofThrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones WayDan Buettner. 1: housework and No. 2: the daily commute in our cars. Huge … [So] it’s an easy way for us to get happier. Move closer to your place of work. Either way, moving closer to work or working from home can clearlyboost our happiness. How To ‘Thrive’: Short Commutes, More Happy Hours| NPR
If your friend is too needy and wants attention, make your presence known during their bad experiences. This even works in smaller groups. Your friend will also be affected by the social norms of your group and then start to conform. Let’s just have a good time!" You probably blow your friend off here and there, and it feels bad to do it. They may have rebuttals to your solutions, but stay firm....
Because everything you do or don’t do as a guardian of this child isall your faultforevermore. That’s what it feels like anyway, sometimes, as a parent. It comes with the territory of being a parent. Your kid is allergic to dogs and you have three of them. You took your kid out to the playground but it’s freezing and you forgot the hat and gloves. you could’t find the overdue library books....
The cleanest whole home audio and home theater setups are those with speakers embedded in the walls and ceilings. Here’s how to hide your speakers and retain great sound. The most difficult part of installing a ceiling speaker can be running the wires to the speaker. But if there is no crawlspace and access is blocked by insulation it will be much more difficult. For the step-by-step instructions, check out the link below....
When you’re buying groceries, buying things in bulk can save you a ton of money. Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club sell double packs of one gallon milk jugs. The money-saving YouTube channelhip2savesuggests you freeze your excess milk to buy yourself some time. This nets you an extra month before the milk starts to spoil. When you’re ready to use the frozen milk, let it thaw completely in the fridge....
iOS/Android/Web:Parallels Access, the awesome mobile remote desktop tool, got even more awesome today. Parallels Access is a $19.99 yearly subscription that gives you remote access for up to five computers. I did a test drive from a Chromebook and the access was just likeother remote control programs. The control was smooth over both Wi-Fi and celluar connections. My only major complaint is that it doesn’t support multiple monitors. On iOS, they’ve enabled the document picker....
You could buy a used chair and re-upholster it for a great looking piece that fits a lean budget. Pay attention to details as you’re upholstering your furniture, as these will make or break the piece. Since you’ve already saved money on the chair and frame, choose materials that you love. check that the patterns line up, and carefully choose your contrast welting and button tufting. For example, you could make an otherwise boring sofastand out with a few simple details....
StudyBlue is a crowd-sourced collection of these study aids. We’ve mentioned StudyBluebefore, but since then it’s changed (for the better).
For a lot of us, these apps just aren’t cutting it anymore. Here are the best apps to replace them. On top of that, many of the apps lock you into Apple’s data ecosystem and iCloud. However, plenty of superior replacements exist for Apple’s stock apps. From Maps to Mail, we’ve got you covered with better options. So, if you’re a Chrome user on desktop, Chrome for iOS is the logical choice....
Macs are bundled with a ton of software. Some of it is awesome, but some of it’s overly basic. If there’s not an alternative listed below, then the stock app is likely solid enough. For that, we likeVox(free). Plus, you’re free to integrate it with LastFM and Soundcloud for more songs. They’ve supposedly got a replacement on the way, but for now it’s dead in the water. But that’s okay, the best replacement isLyn($20)....
You won’t be charged extra for going over, though, and talk and text are truly unlimited. T-Mobile Introduces Simply Prepaid, Expands Choices for Prepaid Customers| T-Mobile viaAndroid Police
If you find yourself yearning to feel better, take a few breaks to get outside throughout the day. It can seem like the unpleasant cold winter weather exposure isn’t worth the fresh air and sunlight exposure. Even just aquick, quiet, tripoutside could rejuvenate you and make you feel better. How to Survive the Depressing Winter Months at Work| Fast Company Photo byMatthew Fultz.
Tell someone a relatable, convincing story to get them to see the consequences of their actions and change. Sometimes stories are the best way to enlighten someone to the errors of their ways. When you tell a story, you’re no longer telling someone what they should or shouldn’t do. But will they listen? It forces the listener to take part in the story. You see yourself waking up early. You see yourself typing and scribbling notes....
