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How to Fit Reading Into Your Schedule and Actually Finish the Books You Want to Read
"Reading usually requires more of your attention. Subsequently, the best way to work reading into your schedule is to find those times in the day when you can dedicate the attention needed to reading."
lifehacks  books 
5 weeks ago by ScaperGrl
Good housekeeping: Spring cleaning the DIY way | Grist
"I embarked on a personal journey into the world of homemade cleansers. And to my considerable surprise, they were awesome. Well, most of them were. I’ll never go back."
cleaning  home  lifehacks 
5 weeks ago by ScaperGrl
Pro Organizer Tips: What NOT To Do When Decluttering Your Home | Apartment Therapy
"Some of this advice is hardly new or shocking. But Nicole says these five missteps are the most common in her line of work — and most likely to derail even the best efforts to conquer clutter."
cleaning  home  lifehacks 
5 weeks ago by ScaperGrl
The Highly Sensitive (HSP) Introvert Survival Guide to Weddings
"For an HSP Introvert, weddings and family get-togethers are a uniquely potent blend of heaven and hell."
psychology  lifehacks 
9 weeks ago by ScaperGrl
How Waiters Read Your Table - WSJ.com
How waiters read your table... and how you can use it to your advantage.
lifehacks  psychology 
12 weeks ago by ScaperGrl
On Keeping a Logbook
"We all know keeping a calendar of future events is important.

What about keeping a calendar of past events?"
lifehacks  writing 
february 2012 by ScaperGrl
Size shouldn't matter: tiny kitchens | Life and style | The Guardian
There's tiny and then there's "postage stamp", but it seems like there's a lot of sound principles here.
home  design  food  lifehacks 
october 2011 by ScaperGrl
How to Create an In-Case-of-Emergency Everything Document to Keep Your Loved Ones Informed if Worst Comes to Worst
Must work through this and make sure everything is sorted out.
lifehacks  law  howto 
september 2011 by ScaperGrl
Basic Self-Defense Moves Anyone Can Do (and Everyone Should Know)
Some very useful tips here.
lifehacks  safety 
september 2011 by ScaperGrl
Pocketful of Dough - Tips on Tipping: gourmet.com
How to bluff your way into some of the most exclusive restaurants in New York.
culture  howto  lifehacks  money  nyc 
april 2011 by ScaperGrl
The Best Times to Buy Anything in 2011 [Buying Guide]
Save some money by shopping for certain items at certain times... I'm wondering if this applies to the UK.
infographics  money  lifehacks 
january 2011 by ScaperGrl
Take a Few Presentation Tips from The King's Speech
Public speaking and presentation tips and tricks gleaned from the award-winning movie.
lifehacks  movies  productivity 
january 2011 by ScaperGrl
How to Add New Content to your Resume
Do you "Here are 5 questions (in order of importance) to ask yourself when you’re coming up with new resume content."
work  lifehacks 
january 2011 by ScaperGrl
This Is the Best of Lifehacker 2010 [Best Of 2010]
Some of the greatest Lifehacker content from 2010
lifehacks  howto  tools 
january 2011 by ScaperGrl
What Should I Do About My Virtual Life After Death? [Deathhacker]
Nobody wants to think about it, but it's always good to have a plan in place.
home  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Top 10 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life, 2010 Edition
I love the cable management strip. Really got to implement some of these.
lifehacks  productivity  software 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Top 10 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Routine
Thinking in the morning? Nope. But even a night person like me can get the most out of this!
productivity  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Get Organized With 4 Ways To Win The Paper War - Stepcase Lifehack
I detest paper clutter.
productivity  lifehacks  home  work 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
10 Great Moleskine Hacks - Stepcase Lifehack
Of course, these would work with any notebook of your choice.
lifehacks  productivity 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
College 401: Tips for Advanced Students - Stepcase Lifehack
Getting more out of college education.
education  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
The Step-by-Step Guide to Digitizing Your Life
Lots of useful tools here.
software  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
A Guide to Meditation for the Rest of Us
Get your calm back!
lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Set Up a Writing System that Stays Out of Your Way
"....nothing should stand between you and putting your thoughts on paper, digital or otherwise."
writing  tools  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
lifehackertop10 - Lifehacker
All the Lifehacker Top Tens in one place.
lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
The Introverted Nerd’s Conference Survival Guide | Smarterware
"First, let me say to my fellow introverts: conferences are the time to push your limits and get out of your shell."
social  culture  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
How To Paint a Room Home Hacks | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest
Will definitely come in handy for the future.
lifehacks  home 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
The Middle Way Method: Wrap Up | D*I*Y Planner
Another way of looking at planning your life.
gtd  printables  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Automatically Organize Your Downloaded, *Ahem*, TV Shows
*Ahem* indeed!
lifehacks  video  howto 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Geek to Live: How to survive a slow Internet connection
Will no doubt be read and re-read when the time comes to make that eight-hour journey up to the Isle of Nowhere, where the only option is dial-up!
travel  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Back to School with the Class of Web 2.0: Part 1
Fact: Students are poor. Fact: The Government needs to rectify this. Fact: In the meantime, students love/need free stuff!
education  tools  software  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Rick Steves' Europe: Packing for Women
Now this will come in handy for travelling. I used to be notorious for bringing everything and the kitchen sink, but I'm getting better.
travel  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Seven steps to interview heaven - Times Online
"A veteran of 12 unsuccessful interviews shares his hard-earned wisdom on how to avoid screwing up." - could be adapted to any career, really!
work  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
80 How-To Sites Worth Bookmarking - Stepcase Lifehack
... or, just bookmark this single page for a handy directory!
howto  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
How to Become a Late Riser: 5 Reasons Why Sleeping In Every Day Will Boost your Productivity - Life Evolver
I'm a night owl through and through.
lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
How to Design Your Ideal Life | ThinkSimpleNow.com
"Are you tired of setting New Year’s resolutions only to find yourself faced with the same resolutions a year later? Don’t you just hate that feeling of guilt rising in your stomach at the thought of lost time, lost opportunities and lack of self-discipline?"
gtd  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
How to Be Jason Bourne: Multiple Passports, Swiss Banking, and Crossing Borders
If only I had the spare cash!
travel  privacy  lifehacks  howto 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Put Together a Winter Home Emergency Kit - Stay In, Geek Out - Lifehacker
Always useful at this time of year, even though this is obviously aimed at those who are expecting Serious Weather.
home  safety  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Put Together a Winter Car Emergency Kit - Car - Lifehacker
Solid safety advice.
safety  home  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Geek to Live: Extreme makeover, filing cabinet edition - Clutter - Lifehacker
The now-definitive guide to sorting out that paper stack in your filing cabinet.
lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Making Your Stuff Last Longer - Saving Money - Lifehacker
"We live in a disposable world, but just because things weren't made to last doesn't mean you can't make them. These 10 tips and tricks will help you squeeze more life from your batteries, appliances, flowers, razor blades, and more."
howto  lifehacks  money 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Top 10 Ways to Access Blocked Stuff on The Web - Proxy - Lifehacker
"The web is a generally free place, but some sites and services want to make it annoying to navigate and enjoy. Stream any video you'd like, see the sites you need, and get at services you thought were down with these tips."
censorship  howto  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Getting started with "Getting Things Done" | 43 Folders
Useful as a refresher list for those times I feel like I'm drifting off-course.
gtd  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
Coding Simplicity: How to Avoid Feature Creep in Your Life
I love the "pull everything out and imagine you're starting from scratch" approach for decluttering. Interesting idea to apply to rest of life.
lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl
10 Evernote Tips For School – Education Series
I absolutely love Evernote. My Premium account sees a lot of use.
software  education  lifehacks 
december 2010 by ScaperGrl

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