Android/iOS: We’ve discussed plenty of times why it’s important toexerciseyourbrainevery day. Elevate| Google Play Store Elevate| iTunes App Store

Personally, my region doesn’t drink the least, but it certainly has some catching up to do. A Map Of The Drunkest States In America During The December Holidays| VinePair

Here’s a few common money leaks, and how to plug them. This post originally appeared onLearnVest. And before you know it, a good chunk of money has gone down the drain. Some of the leaks are easy to pinpoint: Is your electric bill higher than last year’s? Dial down your thermostat a few degrees. Credit card interest go up a few percentage points? It’s time to call your credit card issuer to request a lower APR....

Better memory all comes down to three factors: motivation, observation, and mechanics. What is it about the little things that make them so hard to remember? Ask yourself why you should probably remember something. Observation:Memory issues are usually attention issues, not retention issues. Be present in the moment, listen, and stay aware of your surroundings as best you might. Mechanics:Find a process or trick that works for different situations and practice it....

Sometimes what we say doesn’t go over very well, regardless of our intent. Learning that difference is an important aspect of becoming emotionally intelligent. Emotional intelligence can help you be more aware of how you and others really feel about something. It allows you to adjust your behavior and adapt to situations so that others find you likable. In turn, it can help you build better relationships in your personal and professional life....

Some of that money will be distributed back to customers. The deadline is April 30, 2015. Sprint customers should stay tuned, as a similar claim process will probably come with an FCC settlement. Note that this is opt-in. You won’t get any money back automatically. Seeing as95 percent of customersaren’t aware of these cramming charges, it’s a good idea to check. Blumenthal Urges Cellphone Users to Claim Their Refunds| Hartford Courant viaiDownloadBlog...

Here’s how to do it. Here are some tricks we’ve learned through trial, error, and research to mastering work-life integration. To be real is to act with authenticity by clarifying what’s important to you. So keep an open mind going forward. So think about yours and write them down. Either way, it’s important to know what your priorities are. Having a list of what’s important to you will give you a starting point for planning for everything....

Web/Android: Evernote is pretty adaptable for managing tasks, as withthe Secret Weapon/GTD approach. If you prefer thePersonal Kanbanmethod of productivity, though, Kanbanote can arrange your notes into visual lists. punch the “see details” link to read your notes without having to leave the app.

Last weekwe asked you for your favorites, then looked atthe five best desktop comic book readers. Now we’re back to highlight your favorite overall. It took away over 60% of the overall vote, and soared to first place. It picked up close to 18% of the votes cast. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand it’s a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five?...

Muhammad Aliis certainly best known as a boxer, but he’s also an incredibly productive, inspirational person. It isn’t just in boxing or sports though. Ali wanted to be the best in everything. I would have reviewed all of their stories so that I could get a different perspective. The point is, your time’s limited. Confidence comes from all kinds of things, but for Ali, it was about taking risks. The more risks you take,the better off you’ll be....

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Giving yourselfconsequencesis a great way to motivate you to start a new habit. How you pair up your habits can vary based on your routine. It’s a good idea to make the consequence habit something that’s immediately available when you indulge. So, for example, for every half hour you spend watching TV, do one chore cleaning. Or, for every five minutes you spend on Facebook at work, reply to an office email....

you’ve got the option to useRight Inbox for GmailorBoomerangtoschedule your emailsif you’re a Gmail user. How the Most Successful Night Owls Manage to Wake Up Early| Fast Company Photo byAsher Isbrucker.