Category Archives: Lifehacks
Mythbusters: You Can Do It All
I am starting a new, occasional series on my blog about “Mythbusters.” My purpose is to dispel common myths that permeate our thinking. Especially those which can affect the quality of life. Hopefully, the TV show doesn’t get too persnickety … Continue reading
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Todoist: A Task Management App that Helps Boost My Productivity
I live by to to-do lists. Without them, I flounder helplessly and end up using my time ineffectively. With them, I am more likely to stay focused and task-oriented. In recent years, I had started to become discontent with pen … Continue reading
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You Can Do More Than You Think You Can
“There is no man living that can not do more than he thinks he can.” – Henry Ford I’ll agree with ol’ Henry on that. When it comes to getting things accomplished, I’ve found that sometimes, through a variety of … Continue reading
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Waste Fewer Veggies, Save Money & Make Your Fridge Look Amazing
This is my tale of how I made the subject of this blog a reality in our home. For years, I bemoaned the fact that I couldn’t get to many my fresh veggies before they spoiled. This was disappointing to … Continue reading
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Portion Control: A Key to Weight Loss
As time has marched on, a sad truth has sunk into my brain: how much I eat makes a huge difference in weight loss or gain. “Um, duh, Summer,” you might say. More specifically, watching the portions of what I … Continue reading
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My 2018 Running Goal: 500 miles. Action Plan Included. (Anyone want to join me?)
I’ve been on a journey of running for fitness off and on since high school. While I haven’t always been consistent, it is the one form of cardio that I always go back to. Partly because there aren’t many exercises … Continue reading
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I’m Sorry, You Apologized for WHAT?? A Brief Look at Our Over-Apologizing Culture
I can’t tell you how it started. I can tell you that once I noticed it, it was everywhere, and impossible to ignore. Not to mention, a little upsetting. The overuse of “I’m sorry.” I was formerly a power-user of … Continue reading
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6 Qualities That Will Make You More Endearing to Others
We’ve all encountered people that rock our world for the better. When we meet such a person, we delight to be in their presence as much as possible. They inspire us to be better people ourselves by their example. While … Continue reading
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You Can Be Passionate About Politics without Being a Jerk (And You Should – Here’s How)
I’m not sure about you, but in the months leading up to the last presidential election, and in the time since, I have been continually floored at how rude, tactless and malicious the state of political discussion in America has … Continue reading
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How I Beat My Sugar Addiction: An Ongoing Victory Story
Ever since I was a small child, I’ve been a sweets enthusiast. Growing up, my mom would often refer to me as her “little sugar addict.” That was usually when I was either stuffing my mouth full of cookies or … Continue reading
