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Knowing what the difference between important and urgent is a challenge for many, but once you’ve been doing it for a while it gets easier. It may not get easier to get the important stuff done before it turns into something urgent, but that’s a whole other matter. Another challenge is to remember that this is your time being spent, whether it is on a project or a task. How you plot out what each tasks means to you and to your time is worthy of strong consideration because if you simply jot things down without contemplating how they’ll be impacted by the time you have to offer and how they’ll impact the time you have to have available, you’ll end up in a state of overwhelm — and a very long to-do list....

The Secret to Productivity – [Scott H Young] Games are actually only a few degrees different from boring and repetitive tasks. There are a few elements that make games fun which you can add to any activity you pursue. By taking control of this process you can make every mundane task an exciting challenge. There are a few key elements you should look at: Rewards – Games function by rewards....

Shock treatments are extensively used for a number of brain and nerve related ailments. Zapping the brain for electrical stimulation is well known to the general public. TENS Therapy works pretty much on the same principle of electrical stimulation of the brain or spinal cord and it is rapidly gaining recognition as an effective treatment for acute and chronic physical pain and discomfort. Here’s all that you need to know about the TENS....

Alcohol doesn’t help keep you warm Hot drinks might actually cool you off Your body heat doesn’t escape through your head Wearing white might help you stay warm Huffington Post | Everything You’re Doing to Stay Warm is Wrong

This is a terrific question to ask yourself to find out what you really want in life. But it doesn’t help much when you go after your dreams and fall flat on your face. It’s painful to be told that you’re not good enough. It’s embarrassing to fail in front of others. How do you bounce back after suffering a setback? You can make your dreams come true as long as you possess the right mindset to overcome obstacles....

If you are interested in buying the highest quality goods, independent merchants are the way to go. Now you don’t have to wonder where they are located in some of the largest cities for fashion gurus to frequent. Discover Independent Shopping [Shopikon – App download]

Based on this article from The Savory, the amount of time that wine lasts is based on the type of wine it is. The deeper the red, the longer it lasts. Sparkling wines such as champagne should be consumed within a few hours. An opened bottle of wine that has expired won’t actually do you any harm, but its taste will be off — it can range from tasting more acidic than intended to being downright nasty....

Just draw a box around the links you want, and Snap Links will open each one in a different tab. Simple and intuitive. Snap Links Firefox Extensions is an Amazing Time Saver! – [CybernetNews] Download – [Mozilla] Via – [Tweako]

Here’s the easy to follow table of Reinhard’s Everyday Systems: If you’re overweight, the Bible would say you’ve fallen pray to glutton. He’s developed the No S Diet. (14 words to sum up a lifestyle choice). If you’re out of shape, the Bible would say you’re practicing sloth. Reinhard has the aforementioned Shovelglove, as well as Urban Ranger. Too much multitasking? Idleness. He’s got the Weekend Luddite (a personal favorite, though I’m not practicing)....

In fact, healthy fats can improve the rate of progress you see because they’ll help to decrease your hunger level, stabilized blood sugar, and make sure that your body is functioning optimally. They are more calorie dense than proteins and carbs, however, so portion control will be a must. As long as you are making sure to control your serving sizes, the following four healthy fat sources will make for a terrific addition to your plan....

Caffeine is not an appetite suppressant. It does affect metabolism, though it is a good question whether its use truly makes any difference during a diet. The questionable rationale for its original inclusion in diet pills was to make a poor man’s amphetamine-like preparation from the non-stimulant sympathomimetic phenylpropanolamine and the stimulant caffeine. (That you end up with something very non-amphetamine like is neither here nor there.) The combination drugs were called “Dexatrim” or Dexa-whosis (as in Dexedrine) for a reason, namely, to assert its similarity in the minds of prospective buyers....

This method of fat removal and sugar addition has seeped into many other foods—most noticeably, frozen yogurt. Many women, as they reach menopause, find themselves putting on weight even when watching what they eat had never before been something they worried about. Now that their hormones are playing havoc with their waistlines, certain foods that they may think are healthy may be adding to their weight problems. Promoted as being a healthy treat, this latest fad should not be addressed as a healthy snack, but as a sugar-laden treat....

Now, can someone send me Space Taxi? Flash Commodore 64 — [via del.icio.us]

One of the simplest yet hardest things to come up with is a name. Be it for new born baby, for a book title, a website, business name,World of Warcraft name, superhero name or even a nickname for that matter which is why this online resource can be extremely helpful and provide you with great name choices. This free online name generator creates random names according to the details you specify and it has an insanely massive database of names to choose from....

Testing Yourself With The Dead-Stop Pushup Start getting into a pushup position with your body straight first as shown in the picture. Now, this is the part where it’s different from a standard pushup where you lower your body to the floor and lift your hands off the floor. Pause awhile, then with one swift move, push yourself up explosively. Do as my reps as you can in 60 seconds. 20 pushups are the average and 30 means you’re pretty fit....

Alright guys, it’s time to suit up and get suave. Here we have the ultimate guide to wearing a suit, including all the little details you may overlook, from how to fold a pocket square to which kinds of pants are best! The Gentleman’s Guide to Wearing A Suit | Psyche

Getting relevant feedback through this app will depend highly on your location, but if you find yourself surrounded by many users, the honest reviews might be extremely helpful in your mealtime decision-making process. Best of all, writing reviews can earn you virtual currency that can be used to purchase goods. Good vs. Bad on [iPhone and Android]

There is no right or wrong answer. Maybe you aspire to do satisfying work that will allow you to add value to the world. Maybe you’re looking for a fulfilling relationship that brings you joy. Maybe you want to become fit and healthy so you can be a positive example that your children can look up to. Maybe you’re ready to eliminate the personal stress that is limiting your potential....

If you’re like me and need a nap after watching someone jog past you, it’s important to start small and work your way up to more intense workouts. If you push yourself really hard in the beginning, it’s not likely you’ll sustain a healthy exercise routine … since you won’t be able to walk. Below are 10 easy ways to be more active I now use without fail. If you’re mindful of the little things you can do to turn each of your daily tasks into a mini-workout, you’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel!...