Most Viewed Posts This Week: August 21-28
This week we looked at life lessons from working in retail, shared some insider insights into fitness trends, laid out all of these confusing cell phone buying plans, and more. Here’s a look back.
Working in retail has taught me everything I need to know about people.
People say that “everyone should work in retail or service at least once in their life.” I could not agree with this. Like many people, one of my first jobs was in retail services. One in a department store, another in a bookstore. I left a long time ago, but I learned a lot about the nature of humans and that this battle between selfishness and empathy is something we all struggle with every day.
Butter in coffee and other cons: stories from a fitness insider
Three years after we founded Fitocracy, we launched a new online coaching service to start making money. We needed a way to attract people, but no one looked interested.
Explaining each carrier’s confusing plans to buy a phone
The next time you buy a new cell phone, things will look different. The subsidized two-year contract is practically dead, and carriers have replaced it with a new pile of confusing options. Here’s what you need to know about buying a phone in 2015.
This calculator shows in real time how long it takes to make money
If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes you to earn enough to buy a burger, TV, or even a house with your current salary, this calculator will show you in real time.
How to get into a relationship when you’re used to being single
It seems like people are always looking for love, but living alone can be wonderful. You are independent, you don’t have to compromise, and you get used to doing things your own way. Of course, when you finally date the right person, it can get in the way of getting used to the relationship. Difficult, but possible.
10 best ways to increase your phone and laptop battery life
Batteries don’t last forever. All too soon, you will notice that your laptop and / or smartphone will not last as long as before. To maximize the life of this (sometimes non-user-replaceable) battery and get more power from it throughout the day, follow these ten tips.
Why you get drunk from 5% beer much faster than from 4% beer
If you look at the percentage of alcohol in beer, it doesn’t seem like they’re all that different. After all, 5% lager is only 1% more alcohol than a supposedly lighter beer, right? While true, Draft Magazine explains how ABV actually works.
How to deal with bullying as an adult
You might think that bullies will disappear after school, but some people never grow into big assholes. They may not steal your lunch money anymore, but bullies can still harass, humiliate, and even disrupt your work. Here are some tips on how to understand and deal with bullies, no matter how old you are.
Working more than 40 hours a week makes you less productive, not more
Sometimes you have to rack your brains and work overtime. While it can increase your productivity and help you get things done, in the long run – the last four weeks – long work weeks actually force us to do less.
How much sleep do you have to sleep at night to be happy the next day
It’s no secret that sleep significantly affects our mood and performance the next day. But how many hours of sleep are best? Jawbone’s study offers specific recommendations.
This chart can help diagnose and prevent snoring.
Snoring is a serious irritation that must be prevented. The only time you do this is when you are too unconscious to realize it. This chart can help diagnose snoring problems as well as suggest some creative solutions (without a doctor’s visit).
What to do if you think you have food poisoning
The worst food poisoning I’ve ever had happened a few days after returning from a weekend of vacation with friends. When I finally got out of the bathroom, an email was waiting for me: “Is everything okay? I know we had dinner together a few days ago, so I’m sure that’s not the case, but I just wanted to check.
What to do with money when the stock market drops sharply (hint: don’t panic)
Welcome to Black Monday. The Dow is down more than 5% this morning and the S&P is down 3.4%, the worst drop we’ve seen in a while. Naturally, everyone is in a panic. This is understandable, but don’t do anything drastic yet.
Common foods that are toxic to dogs
Our pets are in our power, so we must make sure they are safe. This can sometimes be challenging because many seemingly harmless everyday foods can be toxic to our animals. This infographic outlines some of the most dangerous foods for dogs and describes the problems they can cause.