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How to Travel With Someone Who Sucks
Not even the best soundproof headphones can drown out a whiny companion.
How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven't Been in Forever
If you haven't visited the dentist in a year—or a decade—here's how to get ready and what to expect.
Nine Free Apps That Will Change Your Life, According to Reddit
From recipe apps to those that help you study more efficiently, there's something great for everyone.
The Right Ways to Load and Unload a Barbell
In which we tell you all the little tricks that experienced gym rats know and you don't.
What Your Relationship Needs Is a Little ‘Romantic Nostalgia’
Looking at old photos and remembering good times can deepen your connection with your partner.
Lifehacker on Anxiety
The Differences Between Anxiety and Depression (and When to Get Help)
How to help yourself—and others—if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or both.
«“I tend to recommend seeking help when a person begins to feel that their mental health concerns are interfering with their life,”»
What Anxiety Does to Your Brain and What You Can Do About It
We all deal with anxiety in some form or another, whether it's when you're pulled over by the cops or about to give a speech in front of a crowd. But for some, anxiety is a much stronger, more fearsome force—one that never goes away. But what is anxiety exactly, and what's going on in your mind (and your body) when anxiety strikes? How do you cope when it takes hold?
Lifehacker on Body Language
How to Read Body Language More Effectively
Body language is a huge part of how we communicate with other people. However, most of us only have an intuitive knowledge of non-verbal communication at best. Fortunately, if reading body language…
Faking Powerful Body Language Reduces Stress and Makes You More Confident
You can learn a lot from the body language of others but, as social psychologist Amy Cuddy points out, your body language has a major impact on you as well.
Lifehacker on Career
Use the 'Hierarchy of Needs' to Find Your Perfect Job
Analyze your current gig and consider what you'd need from a new one using some classic psychology.
«In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow came up with the hierarchy of needs, a ranking of what you have to have fulfilled in your life to reach self-actualization»
What Kind of Burnt Out Are You? (And Why It Matters)
Different types of burnout require different solutions.
«burnout also consists of cynicism, which is often a sense of alienation from others, as well a reduced sense of efficacy, such as feeling helpless or incompetent.»
Lifehacker on Charisma
How to Develop Your Charisma and Become More Likable
It may seem like some people are born likable, but everyone is capable of developing charisma. No matter your personality, there are certain traits you can practice and apply to your own behavior that can possibly make you seem more magnetic, trustworthy, and influential. Here are the basics to developing charisma.
The Charisma Myth: Practical Advice on Becoming More Likable
Charisma, that irresistible magnetism some people possess, is often thought of as trait you’re born with—you either have it or you don’t. In The Charisma Myth, however, author Olivia Fox Cabane explains that charisma is a skill you can learn, and she explains exactly how with examples, exercises, and practical tips you can try with anyone.
Lifehacker on Music Theory
Learn the Basics of Music Theory With This Interactive Tutorial
As a fan of music, I’d love to learn how to make a song. Devoting time to learning music theory, however, isn’t exactly on my list of priorities. Music lessons are intimidating, they’re a little…
Learn About Music Theory with This Easy to Understand Online Book
If you've always wanted to learn more about song writing and the structure of music, but don't know where to start, this free online book is filled to the brim with pages that make understanding music theory easy.
Lifehacker on Parenting
How to Actually Enjoy a Weekend With Your Kids
Because kids are a joy and a blessing and can truly mess up a weekend.
The Powerful One-Liners Every Parent Needs
A bank of one-liners can help solve a lot of small problems.
Lifehacker on Personal Finance
How Much Do Small, Daily Purchases Really Affect Your Long-Term Finances?
Your avocado toast or morning coffee is not to blame for your debt.
The Best Side Hustles With Little or No Start-Up Costs
Get your side hustle off the ground at basically no starting costs—just a little savvy.
Lifehacker on Recipes
How to Add Heat to Your Food Without Scorching Your Tastebuds
Not all spice needs to set your mouth on fire. Here are a few ways to add heat to your meals in a controlled manner.
A Beginner's Guide to Making the Perfect Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is cheap, the recipes are short, and it'll get you used to working with molten sugar syrup.
Lifehacker on Running
How to Start Running, Even if You're Bad At It
If you want to start a fitness routine, running is one of the easiest—and cheapest—things you can do. But how do you start running, especially if you really, really suck at it? (I’m talking “running…
The Best Ways to Find a Running Track Near You (and a Beginner’s Workout to Try)
Yes, you can (probably) run on a local school track—here's what to do when you get there.
Lifehacker on Stress
How to Tell Whether You're Stressed or Depressed
Stress and depression have a lot of overlapping symptoms, but the treatment is different.
«Stress is something that is phasic for most people. You have a stressful period and you come out of it,»
Why You Should Schedule Your Stress
But when am I going to find time to set aside time to stress?
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The Psychological Mind Tricks That Actually Work
These "mind tricks" are backed by actual science and research.
Three Cognitive Biases We All Have (and How to Fight Them)
Everyone has these common cognitive biases—even you.
«tendency to overestimate our abilities»
17 Unbreakable Rules of Flight Etiquette, According to Lifehacker Readers
Don't be the jerk who ruins everyone else's flight with your egg sandwich.
How to Identify and Combat Grocery Store 'Shrinkflation'
You’re not crazy: Some of the stuff you buy at the grocery store is getting smaller.
Emotional Intelligence: The Social Skills You Weren't Taught in School
You’re taught about history, science, and math when you’re growing up. Most of us, however, aren’t taught how to identify or deal with our own emotions, or the emotions of others. These skills can be valuable, but you’ll never get them in a classroom.
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