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This week we fixed our posture, improved our computer monitors, bought some happiness, and stopped being nice. Here's a look back.
Improve Your Posture with These Exercises from the Army Field Manual
Posture can affect a lot of things, including our confidence and how other people feel about us. Teach yourself good posture by practicing these exercises from the Army Field Manual. Good posture is a habit that pays off over time.
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Monitor, the Screen You Stare at All Day
Many of us are stuck behind our desk and computer all day long, which makes the hardware we use quite important. Let's give some more thought to our monitors, with these ten tips for getting the most out of those screens.
How to Buy Happiness: The Purchases Most Likely to Bring You Joy
While true happiness may be something that can only be found in the heart, there are plenty of arguments that say money can actually buy you some happiness here and there. Here are some of the ways experts say it's possible to write a check and make it out to your happiness.
Why You Should Stop Caring about Being Nice and Just Be Honest
Everyone wants to be well-liked and respected, but when you trip over yourself to be nice, you might be doing yourself a disservice. People might perceive you as indecisive and perhaps even disingenuous. Instead, try being honest, polite, and assertive.
Crunches Alone Won't Give You a Six Pack: The Myth of Spot Reduction
Many people believe you can "target" fat loss through certain exercises, such as crunches for belly fat. The truth, however, is that no amount of crunches or sit ups will give you a six pack.
Look at People's Feet when Approaching a Conversation In Progress
Body language is a big part of human interaction, but some folks out there have a tougher time reading it. If you're looking to join in on a conversation that's already in motion, the participants feet can tell you whether it's open to others or not.
Facebook Releases Facebook Lite, Drastically Reduces App Overhead
Android: One of the biggest complaints about the Facebook app is that it can take up too many resources, particularly on older phones. Which is probably why Facebook released Facebook Lite, a super lightweight version of its app directed at developing markets.
The Unique Difficulties that Women Face with Weight Loss
If you're a woman who has tried to lose weight, you may have noticed something: it's hard. Much harder than simply cutting your calories and watching the weight fall off.
The Complete Guide to Choosing (or Building) the Perfect Standing Desk
Standing desks are popular, but choosing a good one is no easy task. You could go with a motorized, whole desk replacement, or DIY a simple solution. You could even buy an adjustable attachment to go on top of your existing desk. Let's talk about what you may need in a standing desk, what you can get for your budget, and how to choose what's best for your needs.
Carl Sagan's Best Productivity Tricks
Carl Sagan is a well known astronomer, cosmologist, author, and most obviously, science communicator and host of the show Cosmos. His views on science and general living are simultaneously inspirational and galvanizing. Let's take a look at just a few of his ideas that are useful for all of us.
Charge Your Phone in Half the Time: Quick Chargers Explained
If you bought a phone in the last year, it might have included some kind of quick charger, or offered one as an accessory. Here's how they work to charge your phone in half the time of a typical charger.
Four Basic Writing Principles You Can Use in Everyday Life
Writing starts way before you put letters to a page. It involves processes like critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Even if writing feels like pulling teeth, you can apply the principles of writing to many facets of your day-to-day life. Here's how.
Enhancement or Gimmick? Your TV's Advanced Picture Settings, Explained
HDTVs come with all kinds of advanced settings designed to "improve" the picture, but most of them are just marketing gimmicks. In fact, your picture will actually look better with some of them off. Here are some of the settings you'll find in the advanced menu, and what you should do with them.
What I Learned About Dealing with People From Playing Games Online
Video games are more than just an entertaining time sink. Take them online and they can even teach us a few things about how to interact with other people. Here are some of the lessons I've learned from online games about dealing with people in real life.
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