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$$ Free Weekend Some time ago, I offered up the idea of the money-free weekend: For the last few months, my wife and I have been doing something every other weekend or so that we call a “money-free” weekend, in an effort to live more frugally. It’s actually quite fun – here’s how we do it.We’re not allowed to spend any money on anything, no matter what. In other words, we can’t make a run to the store to buy food, we can’t spend money on any sort of entertainment, and so on. Since we often do our grocery shopping on Saturdays, on a “money-free” weekend, we delay it to Monday or Tuesday.We can use our utilities, but no extra expenses on these utilities. I followed that up with 15 things to do during such a weekend, 15 more things to do, and 15 deeply fulfilling things to do during such a weekend. Since then, lots of people have sent me ideas for activities for money-free weekends, plus we’ve uncovered a bunch of our own. So, here we go – a hundred fun ways to spend a money-free weekend. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
15 Inspiring TED Talks Every Freshman Must Watch You've selected your classes and shopped for your dorm room. You've bought some new clothes and packed your favorite things. The new semester is around the corner and you're as ready as you'll ever be. Unless, that is, you want to get a tiny bit ahead. The TED speaker series features "ideas worth spreading." Did we miss one that inspires you for the new school year? 1. In need of a motivational pick-me-up? 2. According to Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert, sometimes our notions of what will make us happy and what will make us miserable are way off. 3. There's a strong chance you'll have your fair share of group projects this semester. 4. Between dance team, ultimate frisbee club, volunteering and—oh, right—lectures, your life's crazy factor is about to go way up. 5. We humans have an excellent ability to make excuses for ourselves. 6. Does a cup of tea and a good book sound like a perfect Friday night? 7. College is the perfect time to try something new. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
13 Clever Garage Storage Ideas The garage! It’s that part of the house which seems to be the collection spot. If you don’t know where it belongs… it finds it’s way to the garage. Old shoes, garden tools, odds and ends and that dresser you plan on refinishing. Have you ever wondered how many garages can actually fit a car in it. Magnetic Tool Holder Create Recycle Bin Hangers Paper Towel Holder For Garbage Bags Screw Organizing Bungee Cord Ball Storage Lattice Storage Rack Bike Hanger DIY Screwdriver Rack Pegboard Tool Slides Garden Tool Organizer With PVC Sliding Storage System Storage Corral Paint Swatch Color Hook These are just a few ideas to get you started… Now go forth and organize!
Fifteen Writing Exercises Writing exercises are a great way to increase your writing skills and generate new ideas. They give you perspective and help you break free from old patterns and crutches. To grow as a writer, you need to sometimes write without the expectation of publication or worry about who will read your work. Pick ten people you know and write a one-sentence description for each of them. Record five minutes of a talk radio show. Write a 500-word biography of your life. Write your obituary. Write a 300-word description of your bedroom. Write an interview with yourself, an acquaintance, a famous figure or a fictional character. Read a news site, a newspaper or a supermarket tabloid. Write a diary or a blog of a fictional character. Rewrite a passage from a book, a favorite or a least favorite, in a different style such as noir, gothic romance, pulp fiction or horror story. Pick an author you like though not necessarily your favorite. Try to identify your earliest childhood memory.
Mind Hacks 30 Things You Should Do Right Now 1. Floss. Shut up about blood and it getting stuck in your teeth or a general fear of dentistry and just floss. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Tagged 4chan, All Things Considered, Buddha, Credit Score, Inspirational, Life, Mitt Romney, NPR, Paul Ryan, Reading, Syria 12 Foolproof Way to Hang Your Favourite Pictures Staring at a blank wall, it can be hard to decide the best way to arrange your family photos and favourite artworks. Follow these 12 foolproof picture arrangements and you can't go wrong. 1. Rising Symmetry This balanced, symmetrical approach to hanging pictures works wonderfully when it follows a stair. The diagonal of the stair helps to break to monotony and predictability of the reverse 'pyramid' arrangement. 2. Great for family portraits, this hierarchical and balanced arrangement places one image in focus, but carefully balances it with two medium sized pictures and 3 smaller ones. 3. Another great option for the stair case is this modified symmetrical arrangement. 4. Contrasting one large image with an even number of smaller images is a great way to achieve balance in picture hanging without becoming boring and predictable. 5. Asymmetry can be used very effectively in picture arranging. 6. A more unordered version of the contrasting look. 7. For lovers of law and order. 8. 9. 10. 11.
The Resume Is Dead, The Bio Is King If you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative – you probably haven’t been asked for your resume in a long time. Instead, people Google you – and quickly assess your talents based on your website, portfolio, and social media profiles. Do they resonate with what you’re sharing? Do they identify with your story? Are you even giving them a story to wrap their head around? one are the days of “Just the facts, M’am.” To help you with this, your bio should address the following 5 questions: Who am I? Your bio is the lynchpin for expanding your thought leadership and recognition, especially online. Here’s the challenge: who taught you how to write your bio? Admittedly, most of us never got a lesson in this essential task. The personal branding industry has only muddied the waters. Instead, share more of what you really care about. With all this in mind, here’s a few key pointers for reinventing your bio as a story: 1. You’re a creative. 2. 3. Think frugally here. 4. What’s Your Take?
Phone Codes How To Stop Procrastinating By Using The “2-Minute Rule” ©iStockphoto.com/MariaPavlova Recently, I’ve been following a simple rule that is helping me crush procrastination and making it easier for me to stick to good habits at the same time. I want to share it with you today so that you can try it out and see how it works in your life. The best part? It’s a simple strategy that couldn’t be easier to use. Here’s what you need to know… How to Stop Procrastinating With the “2–Minute Rule” I call this little strategy the “2–Minute Rule” and the goal is to make it easier for you to get started on the things you should be doing. Here’s the deal… Most of the tasks that you procrastinate on aren’t actually difficult to do — you have the talent and skills to accomplish them — you just avoid starting them for one reason or another. The 2–Minute Rule overcomes procrastination and laziness by making it so easy to start taking action that you can’t say no. There are two parts to the 2–Minute Rule… Part 1 — If it takes less than two minutes, then do it now. It Now
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