Jumpstart Your Day With Extreme Temperatures In Your Morning Shower

Mornings are tough, but the right kind of shower can help. Alternate between extreme cold and hot temperatures to get energized and ready for your day. Here’s why it works. How This Showering Trick Can Make You More Energized for the Work Day| Entrepreneur Photo bySteven Depolo.

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 47 words · Daniel Armstrong

Keep More Home-Baked Pizza for Yourself with This Slicing Trick

Just check that you eat fast and don’t get caught with the bonus pizza strips. How to Steal Pizza| YouTube

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 20 words · Patrick Anderson

Lumoid Lets You Test Fitness Trackers Before You Buy

Lumoid will ship up to five fitness devices of your choice to your home for you to test. If you find one you like, specify which one you want when you ship them back. Lumoid will then send you a brand new gear for its retail price. The service just launched today, and it’s a bit like Warby Parker for fitness trackers. Hit the link below to check it out.

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Lisa Orozco

Make Meeting New People Easier with a Brief "About Me" Script

For some, this part is easy. But for others, this is the freezing point. You know what you do, but maybe you don’t know quite how to say it. Practice your script before you go somewhere where you know you’ll meet new people. confirm it’s not just a one-liner, either. I focus mostly on solving software problems and keeping things running smoothly." Be descriptive about what you do, and it never hurts tomention how you help people instead....

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 94 words · Miss Charlene Trevino

Make Your Dreams a Reality with the WOOP Method

You have two options in life: strive to achieve your dreams, or keep dreaming them. The WOOP method is a practical system to help you turn wishful thinking into reality. Here’s how it works. Name a wish that is attainable or realistic for you say, landing a new client. Then change things up. Identify the main obstacle inside you that stands in the way, and imagine it for a few minutes....

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Lucas Davis

The Punctuation Guide Teaches You to Communicate More Clearly

Proper punctuation is key to written communication, but it can be difficult to master. The Punctuation Guide is a webapp that teaches you to use punctuation appropriately. Just punch a punctuation mark to read all about how to use it. Naturally, you might search for punctuation advice or details when you don’t know something. The Punctuation Guide is best for U.S. rules and punctuation guidelines.

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Erin Hernandez

This Calculator Decides Whether Dropping Cable Will Save You Money

Slate put together a handy calculator to help you make your decision. Slate’s calculator then adds everything up and lets you know how much you’ll spend a year. Should You Cut the Cord?| Slate

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · Brittany Carey

Tool School: Start Basic Woodworking with a Jigsaw

Jigsaws are used by hobby and experienced woodworkers alike, and are a great introduction to power tools. Start cutting with a jigsaw by loading the blade with the teeth facing forward. A variable speed trigger controls the speed of the blade which operates in an up and down motion. Start the blade before touching the wood, or you risk splitting the edges. Always wear eye protection when using a jigsaw and enjoy this underrated woodworking power tool on your next project....

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 86 words · Nicole Golden

Track Minor Progress Like a Video Game for Better Motivation

However, it’s not the larger goal that motivates us. It’s that we can see our numbers going up on a daily basis. Real life, on the other hand, rarely quantifies our progress so clearly. Those little achievements you might see day to day. Anything that went well or worked out. Don’t take that good presentation or minor achievement for granted. That’s progress and paying attention to those can keep you trucking when you’re feeling less than motivated....

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 125 words · Jennifer Clayton

What Are the Best Budget Vacation Destinations?

Vacations typically aren’t cheap. But there are ways to at least make them a little less expensive. In planning an affordable vacation, destination is everything. What are the best budget vacation spots? Maybe your destination offers cheap flights from most cities. Maybe the cost of lodging is incredibly low. Or, maybe there are just a ton of free things to do once you get to your destination. Tell us what spots make for a fun, budget-friendly vacation....

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 77 words · Tina Irwin

When to Donate Blood so You Don't Screw up Your Workout Routine

Plasma, the watery part of your blood, will return to normal levels within a few days. Red blood cells take longer to regenerate. It’s one measure of aerobic fitness. That result led the authors to recommend waiting two weeks or more before you expect your best performance. The exact amount of time will probably vary from person to person.

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Matthew Thomas

When to Lose the "Sandwich Method" and Give Direct Criticism Instead

so you can produce outstanding creative work, you need criticism. We regularly use criticism and conflict to make our ideas better and our projects stronger. That’s the reason the compliment sandwich is so ineffective. you could wind up unsure of whether you’re going to be promoted or fired. When this happens it’s better to be forward. Stop Serving The Compliment Sandwich| 99u Photo byMicolo J.

January 12, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Robert Torres

A Referral Is One of the Best Ways to Get a New Job

When you’re applying for a job, knowing someone at the company gives you some insider knowledge. We’ve covered howcontacts and your professional internet help in your job search. If you’re applying to a company, tap into that data pipe and see who already works there. Referrals also come pre-vettedto a certain extentand cost less to find. Don’t just put down a random name of someone you know. Putting down the wrong name could actuallywork against your system....

January 11, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Walter Bowman