Most Viewed Posts This Week: April 10th – 17th
This week we became more empathetic , insisted more on strong passwords , talked about six packs and how the professionals navigated the farmers’ market . Here’s a look back.
Emotional Intelligence: Social Skills Not Learned in School
As you grow up, you are taught history, science, and mathematics. However, most of us are not taught to identify or deal with our own emotions or those of others. These skills can be valuable, but you never get them in class.
Edward Snowden explains why you should use passwords, not passwords
We’ve talked a lot about password security and how to use long complex passwords instead of short ones. In this video, Edward Snowden explains why you should use passphrases in a way that all your friends and family can understand.
How getting the Six Pack will change your life (and how it won’t)
Ahh, an elusive six-pack. For many, this is the holy grail of fitness. But does your life really change after you achieve it? Let’s take a look at how getting six packs is changing your life and when it’s really just gold for fools.
Here’s The Most Effective Cardio Workout You Can Do In 15 Minutes
Cardio is limping. At best, you will be forced to follow a winding route only to get back to where you started. In the worst case scenario, the machine will cause you to maniacally swing your limbs in vague arched movements for thirty minutes. But it’s also good for you, so what is the best cardio workout you can get if you only have 15 minutes?
10 essential dating tips
Dating is often awkward, sweet, and difficult (sometimes at the same time). But don’t worry, we have more than a few tips on how to survive and improve your dates.
Build a better wardrobe by following the one-third rule
Most of us buy more clothes than we wear regularly . However, if you always want to look like a million dollars, the best shopping strategy is to buy fewer but better quality clothes. Author Vicky Oliver recommends the one-third rule.
How to navigate the farmers market like a seasoned veteran
The easiest way to eat local is to shop at the farmers’ market . In doing so, you support local farmers and participate in your community. It is also often the best deal if you buy it .
How to set up and use the Apple New Photos app in OS X Yosemite
Last week, Apple released an update for Yosemite that includes a new Photos app . This app is a working replacement for iPhoto and does a much better job of organizing your photos without overwhelming your system resources. Here’s how to use it.
Tell your boss you are overwhelmed with these scripts.
We all know it’s sometimes hard to say no to a job, but often it also involves figuring out how to prioritize when bosses, clients, and coworkers keep accumulating more on your plate. Muse has put together some useful scripts to solve this problem.
Politely decline the conversation by declining the invitation
If you find yourself in the middle of a conversation that has become awkward, frustrating, or they just won’t stop talking , you need to run. If you invite them along, it will give you the opportunity to walk away without being rude.
How to recover from an unproductive day that never happened
Everyone has unproductive days. Maybe an unexpected event will cause a loop in your schedule. Maybe you’re not feeling well. Whatever the reason, it can be difficult to get back on track. Here’s how to get over your productivity drop and get back to work.
What I learned in a week away from distractions
My days are filled with emails, pings and notifications. So much so that I’ve forgotten what it’s like to be away from all the technology-related distractions I’m used to. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned – or learned again – from spending a week away from it all, and how you can incorporate them into your life.
How to discover your “real” self and live the life you really want
Being yourself seems a matter of course: just wake up and do what you want, without following the crowd, without fear of judgment. However, this is not how the world works. We tend to suppress our true selves in order to adapt to it without even realizing it. And it stifles our creativity, resourcefulness, and self-awareness.
When “every little thing helps” improve your health, and when it doesn’t
When it comes to building better habits, small changes set the stage for much bigger ones. However, as you move and set a goal, small steps matter less and less, especially if they hold you back. In this post, we’ll look at when “every little bit” is really helpful, and when it’s more of a hindrance than a help.