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Well, I have good news! Getting healthy and fit doesn’t have to be a big project. Most of the changes you should make can be super small, everyday things. Try my tips below to get started! 1. Eat Healthy These days there seem to be new health food trends every day, from kale shakes to acai berry supplements, but it’s really the basics that are the most important. First, just focus on getting the right amount of fruit, vegetables, and proteins on a daily basis....

I was catching up with my friend the other day – it took us 6 weeks to find a time to meet. I had nothing to do and flexible with my time as I was not working and spend my days recuperating. However, she was either travelling for work, or in the office slaving through projects. Then when she had time she would attend birthday dinners and farewell parties and other invitations....

These experiences include: Having my articles featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Fortune and Inc. Starting two companies and building 4 top 100 apps in different categories 10 years in the technology industry at amazing companies like Cisco, VMware, Box and Optimizely And today, I’ll be sharing with you my top 100 tips on work, life hacks and life lessons. To make it easier to read, I’ve categorized this into three categories for you: Work tips – #1-34 Life hacks – #35-55 Life lessons – #56-100 Hope it helps you live an epic life!...

This month provides a bit of a “gut check” for some or even a fresh start for others. So whether you are tying to get back on track or are just getting on the track, this list of 101 Ways to Break Free and Level Up Your Life has got some real gems in it. (Photo credit: Man in yellow wheat meadow via Shutterstock)

Anyways, these 11 alternatives to OmniFocus give you the power to get things done no matter what platform or operating system you use. Asana Asana is the new kid on the block and we here at Lifehack have really grown fond of it (especially Mr. Vardy). You can use Asana as a personal productivity system just like you can OmniFocus, but you can also use it for team and group based projects....

My findings are broken out like this for each country: Cheapest dorm bed at a decent hostel in the Countries capital. If staying outside the capital I am pretty sure you would find even cheaper. Two trips on public transit a day (the counties average price). One paid attraction a day based on prices in the countries capital. Three cheap meals a day. Three domestic beers a day. Adding all for mentioned together for a total daily budget....

1. Have Open and Clear Communication Sherman Foster of shermanfoster.com asserts that your real estate agent should always be totally transparent with the client, and this relationship goes both ways. Be honest with your agent about everything concerning your home. Even if there is something that might be seen as bad, they can communicate it to the home buyers in a different light. 2. Know Your Competition Your agent should know the area and what you are up against....

The solution to this problem is to use natural remedies to reduce and eliminate blemishes, with items that are already in the house. 1. Aloe Vera The gel contained in an Aloe Vera leaf is full of polysaccharides, which not only stimulates new skin cells to grow, but is also an effective healer for blemishes. Just break off a piece of the leaf, rub the gel onto the affected area, and then allow it to dry completely before rinsing it off....

These are the bonds that will make you chuckle like a kid whenever you think of your best friend. The kind that makes you feel glad you are alive. This bond that is shared, it’s what makes you both key components in each other’s lives. You will feel grateful for the existence of each other and never regret your friendship. However, this friendship may be put to the mettle when certain circumstances occur....

1. Get Exercise Regularly Time and time again, it has been proven that exercise will help to increase brain function, and enhance neurogenesis. Each time you exercise, you are creating new brain cells. 2. Indulge in your Curiosity Stop taking everything at face value and begin questioning. Things that you see on a daily basis can be improved, and you should be thinking more about how to do this. It will force your brain to be innovative....

Each style promises you something different. You’ll look photoshopped. You’ll look great from behind. You’ll achieve instant lift. You’ll have a healthier looking silhouette. You’ll appear to have legs for days. You’ll achieve supermodel status. Excitedly, you reach for the jeans that hold the key to your happiness and quietly walk into the feared dressing room. After trying on a few pairs that don’t quite live up to your expectations, you begin to feel let down....

Another key that I grabbed from John’s article is to break down into smaller chucks and develop the habit one chuck at a time. Just like project management, how does a snake eat an elephant? Don’t be greedy, one piece at a time. So true. 12 Habits in 2006 – [Sucess Being Today]

The Cause: You’re dehydrated. The Cure: Make sure you’re drinking at least two liters of water a day. Dehydration is a huge cause of both headaches and that tired, run-down feeling. Water is a huge part of your body’s make-up, and failing to keep it plumped up with the appropriate amount of liquid can result in feelings of fatigue and general crabbiness. Aim to drink at least two liters of water a day, or indulge in water-drenched foods like fruits and vegetables....

1. She surprises you with gifts They shop for you. They would buy you a shirt, pants, bra or a makeup kit just because they felt it would look nice on you. They are so good with you that you actually prefer them to shop for you, because really they do know so much about your body size that they will buy you what fits. 2. She advises you and you take it seriously If they have an intuition that your new boyfriend or girlfriend is wrong and bad for you, you will take that advice seriously....

Moving to a new place is like a journey when you let go of your past and start a new life. It encourages become minimalistic and more conscientious about what you actually want and need in your life, especially during this time where meeting a new person is often just one swipe right and buying a new thing is a click. If spending wasted hours wondering should you throw away these tickets which remind you of your travels, should you keep that dress you used to liked 10 years ago (and other stuff you’re never going to use in the next decade), constantly driving back and forth to the new place because you didn’t prepare things properly, fearing of not being able to find anything for the next two months after moving in, sounds very familiar – my article is for you!...

Many of us feel fatigued at a certain point during the day – maybe you didn’t go to bed early enough, or maybe you’re a new parent and just not getting enough sleep through the night. You could be having trouble sleeping and possibly need to look at your sleeping habits. What if there were some foods that could help increase your energy and are actually healthy for you? Before we get into the actual energy-boosting foods that can help, let’s talk briefly about how to eat for optimal energy....

We understand life can be difficult and challenging, things might just go wrong all in one day and you think you just can’t bear with them any second more! You are not alone and we are here for you. Instead of stuffing your tummy with a tub of ice-cream, why not look at these cute comics designed by Jacqueline Chen from the Chibird? They will remind you that everyone deserves to be happy and your existence can lead to someone else’s happiness too!...

There are many scientific theories and observations on how memories work. These theories provide us with an understanding of how feelings, routine, context, and recollection affect our memories. Here are some tips backed by scientific insights for improving memory. 1. Method of Loci Method of Loci is a popular mnemonic technique that helps you recollect a large amount of information.[1] It works by utilizing your spatial and navigational skills as you envision your memories as part of a geographical entity....

But why? Well, on the surface of it, if you think positive, you’re not thinking negative, and therefore, you’re not grumpy and depressed. That’s a pretty good reason on its own. After all, who else but a poet or an emo musician wants to be grumpy and depressed? But research shows that there are very real and measurable benefits to consciously cultivating and maintaining a positive, optimistic view on life....