Find a Hobby by Rekindling Your Childhood Passions

7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose| Mark Manson

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 12 words · Lauren Smith

Find the Best Thrift Stores Near You Using Zillow and Google Maps

Thrift shopping can result in huge savings and unique finds. It’s particularly effective when youshop in upscale neighborhoods. Look for areas where home prices are consistently higher than other areas. How to Find the Best Thrift Stores in Your Area| The Simple Dollar Photo byS Jones.

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 46 words · Nichole Nelson

Forward and Filter Email to Use Google Now with Multiple Accounts

That way you won’t forward anything unnecessary. Then, create another filter to keep your work messages from cluttering your inbox. How to: Forward email to your main Gmail account so Google Now sees it| Android Central

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 36 words · Laura Miller

Get Your Ideas Out of Your Head to Start Improving Them

As productivity blog MakeUseOf explains, our ideas sound great before we write them down. We have no one but ourselves to be accountable to. No audience to entertain and no customers to keep happy. We’re afraid to jump for our dreams because we might not make it. We think that not making it would be an end to those dreams. One day, when we’re ready, we’ll try for real. But the only day that matters is today....

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 166 words · Joshua Scott

Give Yourself a Creative Game Each Day to Boost Inspiration

Inspirationis a key component of creative work, but good artistscan’t just wait for it to happen. So I started to collect these logos and photography them and it became a game. Wherever I went on the street, I would look for something like this. The games you challenge yourself with can take on any form you like. you’re free to spot examples of theblue/orange contrast, orspotting file extensions in license plates....

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 98 words · Rebecca Johnson

Hovernote Makes It Easy to Take Notes Without Closing the Current App

Just launch the app to take a quick note, then save and close it when you’re done. Hovernote’s icon floats on the screen in all apps. When you’re done, hit the minimize button and you’ll go back to what you were doing. It’s easy to use, and the video above fromGadgetHacksshows you exactly how it’s done.

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 56 words · Jason Smith

How to Get Back on Track After Disappointing Yourself

You’ve probably had at least one time when you know you could’ve done better. Is it because you disappointed someone else? Is it because you didn’t reach a goal you set for yourself? Are you putting too much weight on the things you’re trying to accomplish? Were your expectations poorly managed? make a run at zero in on the real issue rather than continuing to feel emotionally distressed. Don’t keep how you feel trapped inside of you like a shaken up soda....

December 26, 2014 · 2 min · 323 words · Paula Moss

Install a Deadbolt Lock Yourself for Extra Security

Deadbolt locks are the first line of defense in home security. Here is how to install a deadbolt lock in a steel exterior door for added security. First, determine the height where your deadbolt lock will be installed. Make certain the placement doesn’t interfere with the latch on your storm or screen door. The deadbolt should be above the door knob. Use the template provided by the manufacturer to mark the center of the deadbolt location on the door....

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 175 words · Hector Dawson

Install USB Dongles Inside Your PC with This Adapter, Save a USB Port

It’s a small, but handy item if you have a lot of USB devices. Check out the links below to see the different versions you might buy.

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 27 words · Judith Wright

Purging Unneeded Stuff Could Earn You More Time (and Possibly Money)

Having too much clutter or unnecessary items around the house can be a frustrating time hindrance. It might be more than you think. And each moment spent doing so was taking time away from income-generating projects. We’ve managed to toss or sell all the extras and neatly organize what remains. Less money spent on replacements and more time available for core business activities. Clutter can be asilent killer of productivity, so assess your inventory and purge....

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 88 words · James Smith

Re-Read Old Books After a Few Years to Gain New Perspective

How You Know| Paul Graham Photo byJan Fidler.

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 8 words · Bobby Hughes

Take Notes When Unpacking to Make the Next Trip Better

Packing can be a worrisome chore that dulls even the most exciting trip. To make packing easier for future trips, take notes while you unpack from a recent one. Also, note any items that were particularly (or unexpectedly) useful. modernize your packing list to reflect what you’ve learned. The next time you pack, that list will come in useful. An organized ending to a trip| Unclutterer Photo bycmor15.

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 68 words · Stacey Bell

This Game Can Teach You and Your Kids How to Lower Utility Bills

Imagine The Sims, but they do whatever they want and it’s much faster. The goal is to waste as little water and power as you might over the course of four days. Check it out at the link below. Free Energy Game| Facebook viaFast Company

December 26, 2014 · 1 min · 45 words · Sheryl Glass