Well, we aren’t talking about that sort of cleanup. Well, actually that too but we are mostly talking about a whole lot of other ways to clean up your Mac, from the inside out. We are talking about a clean up that will have your Mac running faster, booting faster and impressively multitasking with a vengeance! We are talking about a cleanup that requires you to carry out controller resets, purge cache files and get rid of digital scum on your Mac!...
Here’s a collection of 21 simple health hacks anyone can do with minimal effort, time and cost. Start with the one that appeals to you most, and aim to make it a habit before moving on. Soon you’ll be “hack stacking” and experiencing big breakthroughs in your health and well-being without feeling like you sacrificed anything at all. 1. Take a cold shower. Sure, hot showers feel luxurious and will warm you up on a wintry day, but what else do they offer?...
Right below are the 22 most inspiring videos on the web. Enjoy them. 1.The one armed Yankee To be the United States top amateur athlete, an Olympic gold medalist, play for one of the best baseball teams in the world and score a No-Hitter. Its already hard for the two handed, but Jim Abbott did it with only one. 2.The one foot landing In 1996, the US gymnastic team was one step away from winning their first Olympic gold medal if only could the 18 year old Kerri Strug finish her last vault....
Here are the 24 most effective stability ball exercises for a stronger and shapelier you. First up, let’s emphasize some core exercises. 1. Plank Place your forearms on the Stability Ball™, shoulders over elbows, fingers interlaced, legs together or hip-distance apart, knees bent, hips lowered, and body in long diagonal line. Inhale and prepare to exhale as you extend your knees and hips to come up to a plank position....
1. Use WordPress. There are tons of other platforms you can blog on, but if you’re in it for the long-term, the only real choice is a self-hosted version of WordPress. You’ll own your domain and your work, which is invaluable as you continue to blog and create an online footprint. 2. Use the Genesis framework. I use the genesis framework on every single one of my sites. You can get cheaper themes off of ThemeForest and other sites, but none of them come with the rock-solid code, responsive theme built in, and rock-solid SEO from the start....
The process can be made more efficient by using certain tools. Paperwork and labor can be reduced. There is a wide range of invoice tools and invoicing platforms that can be used. They are either free or low cost. They can provide your freelance or small business with an affordable solution for billing. This list of 25 invoice tools and platforms includes some of the most widely recognized invoicing, billing, and payments companies....
You see, the average person watches television for nearly 3 hours every single day. Imagine if you used that time to simultaneously get other things done. Granted, most of us have our “must-watch” shows that require our undivided attention. But think about how many shows you watch just to mindlessly kill time after a long day’s work. Here are 25 productive things to do while you watch TV. 1. Check your email....
Kim Roach put together a list of 25, maybe lesser known, uses of those clear bags. It may be taken for granted how many uses there actually are. The question may be, what couldn’t you use Ziploc bags for? 25 Uses for Ziploc Bags – [TheOptimizedLife]
Variety is more than just the spice of life; it expands our experience and makes our lives more fulfilling. Unfortunately, many of us are bound to tight, overwhelming schedules that leave little room for novelty or adventure. The good news is that making your life more interesting is easy if you are willing to make small departures from the norm. Here are 25 simple ways you can make your life more interesting — starting today....
There is a day in every Apple geek’s life that leaves a permanent mark; it’s a day we all remember. It’s a moment in time where things change, and get better. Tasks that once seemed complicated become easier. You discover new tools that make your work on and for the web more efficient. That day is the day you discover Brett Terpstra. To discover Brett is to want to learn more about what you can make for your Mac....
That someone probably has to have an entrepreneurial mindset or has to be able to easily weather risk or else starting a small business just isn’t in the cards for them. We might even think that a small business owner means someone has to have connections, be outgoing and easily able to network. But the truth is, all sorts of people start small businesses – from engineers to accountants to crystal healers – and extroversion is not a requirement!...
Luckily, anyone can learn to read a book every day. If you could read 5 times faster, you could theoretically get through 5 times as many books. You could learn new things much quicker, be more cultured, get through the news quicker in the morning, and more. The problem with normal speed reading is that it can be very hard to apply above certain speeds. You have to turn pages, or wait for them to shift on your e-reader, and moving your eyes around the page slows you down....
Most blame their weight gain on sitting for the majority of the day, feeling too tired from work to exercise, and eating more because of stress. Sound familiar? In my case, I went from being a fairly active student who exercised regularly and was on my feet a lot as a part-time waitress and bartender, to working full time as a writer, which meant I was suddenly spending eight hours or more each day just sitting at a desk....
One, the energy efficiency of the parts that make up the house itself. – including windows, doors and insulation Two, your appliances and other systems which use energy to function. – heaters, air-conditioning, stove, laundry machines, ect. And three, optimizing the energy efficiency of the sources that you currently use. – solar panels, landscaping, ect. A holistic approach to energy efficiency is one which targets all three areas. Some are one-time investments and some are daily practices, but optimizing and improving even one or two things in each category can go a long way towards lowering your footprint and reducing your monthly energy bills....
Date nights are special as they’re an opportunity to show appreciation and take a break from things. They’re something beyond ordering take-out or going to a nice place and having dinner. They’re bold and creative and can rekindle passion for one another. But there is only so much that a couple can do for date nights before they get repetitive and that magic starts to disappear. On top of the restrictions of possibly kids, a busy schedule, and this pandemic amongst other things, you’ve probably exhausted every idea that you can think of....
What is surprising is that few of us actually take measures to reduce that stress–and that’s because it can take a lot of time and effort. Getting on the treadmill? No thank you! (Turns out only 14 percent of us use regular exercise to cope with stress.) The good news is that you don’t have to stick to a strict exercise regimen to beat stress. With these 30 quick stress relieving activities, you can reduce your stress levels now....
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Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Write a handwritten note to the people in your life you want to connect with the most. But good handwriting is a skill worth honing, especially in a digital age, and for plenty more than writing your aging grandmother — although I’m sure she appreciates legible writing. Handwriting: A Skill For A Digital Age
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Relationships. They are the backbone of business and without them a company/organization ceases to exist. Networking is essential to the growth of your net worth. Of the 13 individuals I sat down with, each conversation lasting between 2 to 4 hours, I recognized how amazing each individual was, how much potential they had, how much value they were adding to the Chicago community and how that was impacting communities around the world....
