Over 40% of Americans claim not to have read any books in the previous year. The survey was last conducted in 2002, and noted falling reading rates from previous years. I’m sure if you’re reading through lifehack.org that you probably don’t expect reading to stop after you graduate. Yet, with such dismal statistics, how can you beat the odds and read more books this year? Why Bother Reading More? I’m sure you’ve seen the advertisements where famous celebrities sit next to a stack of books they haven’t read and tell you to read more....

1. Plan In Advance Explore the area you have chosen for backpacking on a map or travel guide magazine to get the idea of the expected local weather, terrain information, wildlife and insect findings, and appropriate camping places there. Remember, if the weather there is sunny most of the time, then choose it only if you have a tolerance and exposure to sunlight rays earlier otherwise there’s a significant probability of facing severe dehydration....

Are you being held back the limitations of your slow, small 3D printer? These days, most of the buzz related to 3D printing are full of ‘what ifs’ and the potential of the product. Now technology has caught up to people’s expectations and in the form of Titan 1. At a glance, you can tell this 3D printer is different. It has a wide dock for scanning and the tool attachments don’t look flimsy....

Now’s your chance! We regularly work with industry think-tanks and thought leaders to bridge the skills gap in various domains. In the last few years, we’ve noticed a distinct move away from traditional, siloed workflows. Business and technical functions do not work in isolation anymore — they intersect at many points and adopt holistic approaches to achieve organizational goals and address challenges. Individual efforts of the past, such as business strategy, brand identity, customer experience, and enterprise architecture are now aligned in the same direction to drive sustainable growth at organizations....

1. Pac-Man This classic game has 256 awesome levels. The unexpected ending of the game takes place on the 256th level: half the screen will be filled with an overflowing 8-bit level register and random symbols will fill the screen. A perfect game can be completed by eating the pellet and swallowing the ghost. 2. Slither.io Slither.io is a multiplayer browser game developed by Joseph Eischen developed in 2016. Players control the snake-like avatar....

Don’t fret, though; it is by no means an impossible challenge. If you feel like you are struggling to master horse trail riding etiquette[1] and can’t stay in the saddle, the tips below should help you become a more comfortable rider quickly. 1. Listen to the Instructor If you can afford it, hire an instructor to teach you how to ride a horse, as they have a slew of knowledge and information they can share with you....

A brilliant idea will make you rich. If you build it they will come. Someone will steal your idea if you don’t protect it. What you think matters. Financial models are bogus. What you know matters more than who you know. A Ph.D. means something. I need $5 million to start my business The idea is the most important part of my business plan. Having no competition is a good thing....

“True stability results when presumed order and presumed disorder are balanced. A truly stable system expects the unexpected, is prepared to be disrupted, waits to be transformed.” ~ Tom Robbins This wasn’t the entry I expected to post this week. Last week the death rattle of my hard drive whirred loudly, and the drive crashed. It happens. I suppose it could have been much worse. But it taught me a few things – first being that any productivity system must have contingencies in place and be “prepared to be disrupted....

That’s why it’s important to hack your brain into helping you build these goals into new habits. Pick the Brain has some great suggestions for you to start tricking yourself into developing a new habit, starting with setting small goals. Rather than saying, “I’m going to run every night,” tell yourself, “I’m going to run every night this week.” Next, try using triggers. For example, if you want to brush your teeth after lunch every day, program yourself to start doing so right before you head back to work, or just after you finish the drink you enjoy with lunch....

The purpose of the review is twofold. First, there is the performance evaluation, where you review your nanny’s job skills and talk about whether your expectations were met. Second, there’s a wage review, where you will set the compensation level for the coming year. It may sound like a lot, but we’ll explain everything you need to know to help the review process go smoothly. The performance review The performance aspect of the review gives you the chance to evaluate your nanny’s work....

In other words, we all want things. Maybe we want them for ourselves, maybe we want them for our loved ones, and maybe we want them for our society, or the entire world. Whatever it happens to be, we all want something. And usually, we need other people to help us or cooperate with us in order to get those things. The question is, how do we get them to help out?...

A study conducted by neuroscientists at Princeton University found that physical clutter takes your attention away from the task at hand, causing you to get less work done. A separate study from UCLA looked at the habits of 32 families in Los Angeles. They found that mothers had an increase in stress hormones when they had to deal with clutter. Avoid raising your stress levels and improve your focus with these simple and easy office hacks to keep your desk tidy, courtesy of Business Insider....

The movie is based on Margaret Edson’s play and follows the life of professor Vivian Bearings who is a literal and a hardnosed English professor who is diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer. During the story, she reflects on the reactions of her loved ones and herself following her diagnosis. Along the story, she also reflects on the significant moments of her life as a teacher and professor of English poetry....

Originating from the findings of Swiss psychologist, Carl Gustav Jung, the 16 Personalities test allowed me, for the first time in my life, to be proud of a personality which had always been labeled as shy, awkward, and even snobbish. Little did those around me know, I was dying to be understood and accepted. As an adult, I have often referred to my adolescent and teen years as having been “God’s little joke....

This is why many young women in their 20s and early 30s, are now leaving the casual sex relationships and flirty texting, for changing diapers. However, just because they are raising a kid – or multiple – doesn’t mean these women have given up on finding love. Due to misconceptions, men believe a single mother is not “datable” anymore, which is completely wrong. Even mothers need love and crave sex– even if they don’t need another spouse....

Here I will explore what it means to be assertive and discuss the importance of making it a priority in your life. I will highlight a few real-world scenarios that you might encounter and break down possible responses for best results. You will also receive practical tips to incorporate into your daily routine that will improve communication skills and boost self-confidence. What Is Assertiveness? Assertiveness is the ability to clearly and directly communicate your own wants and needs....

When I asked him how he knew that the plants would grow well, he replied, “I am good at what I do, but I am never sure if the plants would grow well. I can only control how I take care of them, not the outcome. I do my job well and then leave the rest to nature.” In a way, he focuses on the Circle of Control. Can you recall how many hours, days, or years we spend simply focusing on and worrying about things we can’t control?...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, prompting us to reflect back on parents and parenting. If I asked you, “What is the main purpose of a parent?” I’d probably get the following responses: To be their child’s guide in life 2. To love their child unconditionally 3. To teach their child good values 4. To protect their child 5. To offer their child support through life Although all of the above are important and offer a beautiful image of what a loving parent/child relationship can look like, I would like to suggest that the REAL goal of any parent should be to teach their child to become their own parent....

This article will unlock the answers to three questions: What is well-being? How is it measured? How is it improved? What Is Well-Being? Well-being includes a combination of feeling states and lifestyle factors. Feeling states associated with it may include happiness and contentment. Lifestyle factors may include feelings of fulfillment, achieving one’s potential, having some control in life, and engaging in meaningful relationships. Well-being is also associated with positive mental health....