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Reasons to Take a Holiday
- Change of scenery
- Switch off from work / commitments
- Broaden your mind
- New Experiences
- Try something new
- Recharge your batteries
- Give yourself time to think
- You deserve it
- The world is a big place, what’s going on elsewhere?
- You come back refreshed
- Helps you see what is important (and it’s not work!)
Why do you take holidays? (or not?)
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How to Live Frugally
September 26, 2008, 12:00 pm
Filed under: Finance, Life, Simplicity | Tags: Finance, list, Lists, lists for life, money, tips
Filed under: Finance, Life, Simplicity | Tags: Finance, list, Lists, lists for life, money, tips
- Cook your own food.
- Buy clothes only when you need to replace your current ones.
- When buying something, think if you can get it second-hand.
- If something is broken, having it fixed will save you more than buying a new item.
- Do not subscribe to magazines or newspapers when you can view them online for free.
- Use cash as much as possible, leave your credit card at home when going out.
- Use coupons and discount cards when buying stuff.
What tips do you have?
This is a Guest List from Marco Martinez from Manilenio.com. Thanks Marco!
How To Get The Most Out of Your Workout
September 25, 2008, 12:00 pm
Filed under: Fitness, Health | Tags: Fitness, list, Lists, lists for life
Filed under: Fitness, Health | Tags: Fitness, list, Lists, lists for life
- Get enough rest the night before.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Decide what exactly you’re going to target.
- Set expectations for each workout: sets and reps, weights.
- Push harder than last time.
How do you get the most out of your workout?
This is a Guest List from Gleb Reys from the Personal Development blog. Thanks Gleb!
10 Things to Keep at Your Desk to Prevent Stress
September 24, 2008, 12:00 pm
Filed under: Health, Productivity | Tags: desk, list, Lists, lists for life, stress
Filed under: Health, Productivity | Tags: desk, list, Lists, lists for life, stress
- Small sewing kit.
- Over-the-counter medications you often take.
- Bus or cab fare.
- Shelf stable snacks (for late nights).
- Can of soup (for missed lunches).
- Plastic bag (for extra hauling).
- Umbrella.
- Change of shirt.
- Extra device chargers.
- Nail clipper and/or file.
What do you keep at your desk?
This is a Guest List from Lists for Life reader Steph. Thanks Steph!
5 Online GTD Applications to Consider
September 23, 2008, 12:00 pm
Filed under: Productivity | Tags: apps, GTD, list, Lists, lists for life, Productivity, web 2.0
Filed under: Productivity | Tags: apps, GTD, list, Lists, lists for life, Productivity, web 2.0
- Google notebook (http://notebook.google.com)
- Simple GTD (http://www.simpleGTD.com)
- Remember the Milk (http://www.rememberthemilk.com/)
- Neptune (http://www.neptuneHQ.com)
- Toodledo (http://www.toodledo.com)
What online GTD application do you use?
This is a Guest List from Marco Martinez from Manilenio.com. Thanks Marco!
How To Be Your Best At A Job Interview
September 22, 2008, 12:00 pm
Filed under: Career | Tags: interview, job, job interview, list, Lists, lists for life
Filed under: Career | Tags: interview, job, job interview, list, Lists, lists for life
- Be sure your CV is tailored for the specific position you’re going for.
- Do research on the company you’re going to.
- Never say anything negative about your current or last employer.
- Know what you want: position, career, salary.
- Have an example ready for each professional skill or strength.
How are you your best at a job interview?
This is a Guest List from Gleb Reys from the Personal Development blog. Thanks Gleb!
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
September 17, 2008, 8:11 pm
Filed under: Productivity | Tags: covey, habits, list, Lists, lists for life
Filed under: Productivity | Tags: covey, habits, list, Lists, lists for life
- Be Proactive.
- Begin with the End In Mind.
- Put First Things First
- Think Win/Win
- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood.
- Synergize (working in teams)
- Sharpen the saw (focus on balanced self satisfaction)
Taken from the Book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.
Top iPhone Apps (free)
• Twitteriffic
• Facebook
• Zenbe lists
• iPint
• Shazam
• Google Reader
• Labyrinth
• WordPress
Yes I did do this post from the iPhone app. What are your favourite apps?
Signs you may be Over-Stressed
September 15, 2008, 4:00 pm
Filed under: Health, Productivity, Work:Life Balance | Tags: list, Lists, lists for life, stress, work
Filed under: Health, Productivity, Work:Life Balance | Tags: list, Lists, lists for life, stress, work
- Lack of Concentration
- Poor Memory
- Inconsistent
- Bad Mistakes
- Lower Standards Accepted
- Regularly Working Late
- Over-tired
- Sleep Problems
- Illness
- Short Temper
- Missing Deadlines
- Visibly Showing Anxiety or Fear
Do you know your personal signs of Stress so you can act before it’s too late?
Get the Most Out of Twitter
September 14, 2008, 11:12 am
Filed under: Social Media, Technology, web 2.0 | Tags: Life, list, Lists, lists for life, Social Media, twitter
Filed under: Social Media, Technology, web 2.0 | Tags: Life, list, Lists, lists for life, Social Media, twitter
- Interact with your followers.
- Be nice.
- Follow like-minded people. (your kind of tweeple)
- Introduce people to other like-minded people they might like.
- Tweet interesting stuff.
- Add value to the community.
- Don’t let it take up too much time.
- Know when to Direct Message and when to @reply
- Use a desktop client to manage your tweets.
How do you get the most out of Twitter?
