Dear old Dad’s tried plenty of contact management systems in the intervening years from scanning business cards to handwritten notes in his daily planner. Low-tech or high-tech, none seem to work as well for him as that old Rolodex. The two key complaints are always space and flexibility. Most software programs have little more than fields for a name, a few phone numbers and an address — if you’re lucky, you can add a website....

And if you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones you might be confused by all the various headphones, earbuds, and earphones on the market. How can you make sure to make the right decision without overpaying by tens or hundreds of dollars? Don’t worry; in this guide, I’ll explain how you can pick the perfect audio accessory without breaking the bank. 1. Don’t Worry About the Brand In 2014, ConsumserReports....

When it comes to getting into a routine, we tend to take advantage of things. In this case, our education. We knew the different routes to get to school the fastest and we knew classes would be in session when we got there. We didn’t have to worry about walking through a war zone, journeying for five hours through icy mountains, or tightrope walks above a flowing river to get to school....

It’s that time of year again – time to sally forth in search of the perfect gift for the special and not-so-special-but-they’re-family people in your life. Given the economic situation this year, I made up a list with a few criteria in mind: Feel free to share your ideas in the comments – let’s help each other make the best of this holiday season! ($34)

Patricia discusses her book, IMPROV WISDOM, and gives us insights into how Improv isn’t just for actors. Running Time: 26 minutes File Size: 12MB Show Theme by Micronaut- Northern Style Kung Fu- Drunken Master Remix from the Podshow Music Network.

Most of us desire a life that makes us happy. Many of us wish things weren’t so hard. We take steps to make life more fulfilling and do our best to feel happy. We think if we could win the lottery or declutter our whole house our lives would be perfect. We wish we had more time, less stress and that life could just be easier. We think if we could lose the weight, get the new job, take more vacations, and be more productive, life would finally be what we want it to be....

This list may read pretty basic to you too. However can you imagine how thrilled we’d all be if this was the customer service we always received? The Six Basic Needs of Customers Friendliness Friendliness is the most basic of all customers needs, usually associated with being greeted graciously and with warmth. We all want to be acknowledged and welcomed by someone who sincerely is glad to see us. A customer shouldn’t feel they are an intrusion on the service provider’s work day!...

Usually it’s enough to see a bill and know you have to pay it; but what if the actions aren’t so clear? When using a tickler file, you want to be able to quickly, for instance at the beginning of the day, open it up, action what’s in there and then get on with your day. What labeling each item will do is make this process simpler because each item will instantly tell you what you must do with it; instead of umming and ahhing about what you need to do with it....

The platform has changed the way we communicate, and with that change has come other shifts in the world of business, non-profits and even personal relationships. There is no denying the impact on society as a global entity that this technology has had. As a necessary (but time consuming) part of marketing these days, you might be struggling to keep up with it, however. There is so much to do in a day, especially as a business owner or freelancer, and you might feel overwhelmed....

Many people fear stepping into the unknown and questioning their abilities. They fear failure, disapproval, and discomfort. Being aware of the thousands of potential obstacles paralyzes them. However, once you make the decision to step out of your comfort zone and fully commit to doing this daily, you’ll experience many amazing things you wouldn’t have otherwise. In this article, I want to encourage you to become comfortable with feeling uncomfortable by showing you the great consequences of embracing discomfort....

Most of all, sometimes I need something that’ll make me chuckle. Anna Borges of Buzzfeed created these great greeting cards for people who have friends with social anxiety problems, and they are totally perfect. (#5 is my favorite.) The next time you think your anxious friend needs it, send them one of these cards to brighten their day: 1. “Sorry I Left You Alone At That Party” You left your anxious friend in a sea of unknown people, the number one socializing no-no for people with anxiety....

Courage is not an absence of fear, rather it is how you manage that fear and come out with confidence. Here are some things you should try before a big presentation in order to manage your anxiety. For more tips, check out this article from Business Insider. 1. Be on time It is best to get into the right mood for a presentation by being at the venue on time....

Spanish designer and founder of Brigada Creativa Raquel Catalan has created two absolutely brilliant “Life Calendars” that do not record your schedule or duties, but how well you emotional needs are being met. One of the calendars, the “Love Life, Day By Day” design, helps you to monitor the health of your relationship by recording the amount of time you’ve spent with your significant other and what you got up to....

So which of these do you find most annoying in emails? Are you guilty of any of these? Let us know! Featured photo credit: Email In Real Life | Solar Winds Inc via youtube.com

How to make turmeric milk Before you find out all the amazing benefits of turmeric milk, here are simple instructions for how to make it. Ingredients: Organic coconut oil – 1 tsp Turmeric paste – ¼ tsp Almond milk (or any milk of your choice) – 1 cup Honey to taste Instructions: Mix all ingredients except for the honey in a saucepan over medium heat, but don’t allow the mixture to boil....

Based in London, Boomf offer nine marshmallows with any pictures from your Instagram account printed onto them for just £12. They’re called Boomf as that’s the “sound of the mallows landing on your doormat”; everything about this product is adorable. Eat a picture of your gran, your dog, your ex, most probably other food you’ve taken pictures of; anything you like. Boomf suggests you pick good quality and well lit pictures so they can keep the detail in the printing process, and well because a blotchy picture of the night sky isn’t all that appealing....

1. Who am I? Before we can love someone, anyone, we must first know who we are, alone, as individuals. There are lots of great quotes out there that ask us to go one step further than this. Lucille Ball once said, “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” According to her philosophy, we don’t just have to know who we are, we must love who we are....

The comic, the talk and the Flash presentation all focus on a surprisingly simple dilemma focusing anarchists: how do you get things done when the Man is no longer setting your schedule? Agenda Books Are Weapons Jim puts it simply: Whether you’re an anarchist, or simply someone with no desire to listen to upper management, it takes a surprising amount of self-discipline — and time management — to make sure that you keep producing....