Original Source – Zen Pencils So, take a look and ask yourself, “Is this me?” You know you’re out of balance when… 10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Regain Your Work-Life Balance

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Can’t reach the light switch? No problem. Use your phone instead. Bluegic is a bluetooth wall switch that works on most digital devices. The best part is, you don’t need a router. No more dealing with messy cords and complex links. All you have to do is replace the light switch and sync the system with your phone. The useful product has additional features including a timer. For added security, users can set a password, preventing intruders from accessing controls to the light switch....

In the best-selling book Nudge (Kindle | Audiobook), authors Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein explain a variety of ways that our everyday decisions are shaped by the world around us. The effect that eye-level shelves have on our purchase habits is just one example. Here’s another: The ends of aisles are money-making machines for retailers. According to data cited by the New York Times, 45 percent of Coca-Cola sales come specifically from end-of-the-aisle racks....

How many of you having dining room tables that need to be excavated? Does it bug you? If it does, bite the bullet and clear it off. If it takes getting a friend to help you, get it done. We really cannot afford to have large parts of our house feeling chaotic and burdensome. If we have that type of energy in our house, we are attracting that type of energy in our lives....

In a regular 9-5 office job, how is productivity proved? Deadlines On-the-spot progress discussions Meetings That’s all. So if it’s a question of having evidence of what the workers are up to, take a look at this list of why managing a virtual team is better. Reasons why managing a virtual team is better: Managing interactions with colleagues How often has the wrong thing popped out of your mouth on a whim?...

1. Mango The mango is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. Mangoes ripen in the summer. 2. Coconut Coconuts prefer areas with abundant sunlight and regular rainfall. The word coconut derives from 16th century Portuguese and Spanish “coco,” meaning “head” or “skull.” Which is pretty appropriate. 3. Pumpkin Pumpkins, like other squash, are native to North America....

Sometimes I sit at my computer to write an article and the experience is a very logical, cerebral and practical one. To be honest, I think it’s more of a conscious process than it is a creative experience. I carefully consider what I want to convey to my readers. I think about the key messages, the communication style, some possible examples and analogies and whether or not I should share from a personal story to add a level of depth and insight to the reading experience....

Each of my 21 years of marriage has had one constant — they have all been different. I met and married my husband as a teen and I can say that we are both completely different from who we were when we first married. To say we’ve changed is a massive understatement. Enduring, embracing, and accepting the changes in each other is one of the little secrets to our longevity....

December is our time for Ho‘olālā for the pure seasonal rightness of it. With the New Year arriving in mere weeks, those inevitable resolutions take shape so much more naturally when the ‘business retreat process’ has happened first. When the Ho‘olālā process is good, those New Year’s resolutions become the right resolutions, and the plans to execute them are smart plans. I am one of the most deliberative planners you’ll meet, for I believe in the process of planning for the success you strive for, and then plotting the step by step “action traction” which will propel you ever forward....

Starting with the chief productivity killer in most offices… 15 Productivity Hacks That Speed Up Your Efficiency

A Long-Term Solution Denture structures are generally meant to be worn for seven to ten years before needing to be remolded and replaced. Dental implants, however, do not need to be removed, and are made to be permanent replacements. While it may be necessary to have them adjusted as your natural teeth shift around them, they require far less maintenance. Maintain Your Speech Levels When you insert dentures, your mouth must adjust to the new device....

For some individuals, sciatic nerve pain presents itself as a dull ache, while others experience sciatic pain as a sudden and intense shock. Sitting for long periods can aggravate symptoms. Sufferers of sciatitica agree, the condition can be difficult to treat. And once the symptoms set in, it’s hard to find a more comfortable position to sit in, because the condition affects such a large part of the lower body....

Furthermore, as a frequent typist, you’d be aware of the wrist pains that arise due to those long typing sessions. A majority of mechanical keyboards incorporate wrist rests; thus, you can say adios to those throbbing wrist pains. To fulfill our pledge of serving you, we have taken the liberty of shortlisting the best mechanical keyboards. These mechanical keyboards would definitely one-up whatever keyboard you are currently using and provide you with the best typing experience....

So if you are looking to step up your own self-improvement and invest in yourself and the life you want to lead, here are some of the best self-improvement classes to consider. But before getting to that, here is the criteria that we use to determine these courses. All of these qualities have been present in the best self-improvement classes we could find: Little commitment – All these courses can be done in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace as well....

1. Honey[1] Honey works with major retailers to find the best prices on items, and shows you the best price from the sellers. Consumers also earn cash back on the things that they purchase, and won’t have to lift a finger to find coupon codes—Honey does this for you using thousands of websites. It is as simple as adding an extension to your browser. 2. Swagbucks[2] Swagbucks is said to be the largest reward website that gives consumers gift cards for their online activities....

Lifehack has handpicked the 10 best speakers that are portable and totally stylish. 1. UE WONDERBOOM Super Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Big, clear, crisp 360-degree sound and big bass. Its 10-hour playtime makes it possible to take this with you on whatever outing you want! The WONDERBOOM is also incredibly waterproof: you can enjoy your favorite tunes in the shower, at the pool, or just walking around on a drizzly day....