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Use the 'Feynman Method' to Learn New Things
If you can't teach a subject in simple terms, you probably don't understand it as well as you think you do.
The Signs That Your Finances Aren’t As Bad As You Think
It's important to take stock of your personal finance strengths.
Why We Actually Need More Mindless Activities
We have four types of attention, and using our "rote attention" more may be the key to less burnout.
Don’t Return the Money Someone ‘Accidentally’ Sends You on Venmo
Being kind and understanding could cost you with this scam.
Everyone Should Know These Unexpected Ways to Use Peanut Butter
Removing gum stuck in someone's hair is only the beginning.
Lifehacker on Agile
How to Organize Your Entire Life with Trello
Trello is an awesome project management tool that makes collaboration easy and, dare I say, even fun. But this visual list tool can do so much more, whether you’re organizing work projects, family chores, travel plans, or just about anything else. Here are some ways to put Trello to use for managing your entire life.
I'm David Heinemeier Hansson, Basecamp CTO, and This Is How I Work
The culture of Basecamp, the small company behind top-shelf project management software, is famously productive and unfrazzled. David Heinemeier Hansson, aka DHH, is the developer behind Basecamp’s eponymous flagship product. He’s also the creator of Ruby on Rails, the framework underlying sites like Hulu, Airbnb, GitHub, and early versions of Twitter. In his off hours, he’s an international race car driver. We asked him how he works.
Lifehacker on Anxiety
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 Career
The Six Best Ways of Finding a Job Without LinkedIn or Indeed
For when you just can’t stare at a career board any longer, but still need a job.
Three Things to Do When You Can’t Quit Your Job
Take care of yourself now, and prepare yourself to act when circumstances change.
Lifehacker on Decluttering
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: Mind-Hacking Advice for Living Clutter Free
Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo set off a decluttering craze across the world with her pocket-sized book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. After reading the book, it’s easy to see…
How to Declutter Your Home When Downsizing
You can't take everything with you to your new place.
Lifehacker on GTD
Productivity 101: How to Use Personal Kanban to Visualize Your Work
The best productivity methods keep your to-dos in front of you and prioritized so you never wonder what to work on next. Some are complicated, but others make it easy to see everything, organized by…
Productivity 101: A Primer To The Getting Things Done (GTD) Philosophy
Getting Things Done, or GTD, is a system for getting organised and staying productive. It may seem complicated on the outside, but the end goal is to spend less time doing the things you have to do so you have more time for the things you want to do. Let's break it down and see how you can apply a simplified version...
Lifehacker on Life Hacks
20 Unethical (but Brilliant) Life Hacks From Reddit
Want to slap your boss? Trick a drug-sniffing dog? Explain away your STD? Here's how. (Not that we're recommending any of these.)
These Are Reddit's Most Popular 'Life Pro Tips' of All Time
The LifeProTips subreddit is a favorite among the Lifehacker staff. Like us, these folks are interested in finding and sharing the quirky little tricks that make life easier or better. Some are hacks…
Lifehacker on Mental Health
How to Identify Your 'Dominant Emotional Style' (and Why It's so Important)
Too much of a single emotion can lead to burnout. These strategies can help.
«We default to our dominant emotion because that’s what we know and what is most familiar to us.»
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,”»
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.
An Age-By-Age Guide to Disciplining Your Kid
Most new parents begin their parenting journey with some idea of how they want to discipline their children. Surely you would never let your three-year-old throw a fit in Target. Your kid won’t talk…
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.
Why You Should (Almost) Always Make the First Offer
It’s generally smart to make the first move. But you need to understand why.
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,»
How to Help Your Memory When Stress Is Taking Its Toll
If you’ve been extra forgetful lately, you are not alone. Chronic stress, as well as anxiety and depression, can cause forgetfulness, confusion and difficulty concentrating. But before you resign…
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Three Cognitive Biases We All Have (and How to Fight Them)
Everyone has these common cognitive biases—even you.
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The Psychological Mind Tricks That Actually Work
These "mind tricks" are backed by actual science and research.
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.
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.
17 of the Most Disturbing Films Ever Made
These are great works of art you'll never want to see again.
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