Thankfully, there are several ways to incorporate productive things to do during downtime that can keep you in the flow of getting things done. 1. Start the new hobby you’ve always wanted to try Who says downtime productivity has to be boring? Extra time off is perfect for starting a new hobby, especially if you’ve had one in mind for a while. This is a great time to Google, take notes, and bookmark some excellent resources that’ll help you get started....

1. Movies A comma goes a long way in Google search Just type in the word ‘movies, separate with a comma, enter a zip and the local movie list pops up for you. 2. Search A Specific Site Skip all the ads and do a site specific search. For example, I typed in site:lifehack.org “recipes” and every recipe article on our site popped right up. 3. Reverse Image Search Reverse Image search allows you to search with any image....

However, in busy public places, sleeping can require a bit of finesse and planning if you want to get quality Zzz’s and stay safe. The upside is that you avoid dealing with cabs and hotels for just a few hours of rest, saving you money and stress. Below we’ve put together 15 useful tips for sleeping in airports when travelling, along with some of the world’s most sleep-friendly airports to plan your layover in....

1. Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat Major, Opus 9, No. 2 Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) was a Polish composer famed for his emotive piano compositions. He spent much of his life in Paris, but snubbed a celebrity lifestyle in favor of relative solitude. He rarely performed in public, preferring intimate performances in his flat. 2. Beethoven’s Symphony 7, Allegretto, 2nd movement Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) remains one of the finest composers in history....

This talk moved me, changed me and challenged me to think differently. And that is what TED talks have the power to do. They can make the hairs on the back of our neck stand up, bring us to tears, and most importantly, motivate, inspire and challenge our thinking. Which is why I’m so excited to share these TED Talks for kids. I’ve always had a passion for working with children; I have three daughters of my own, co-lead two local Girl Scout Troops, spent time in my career working in education and am a member of the Galileo community advisory board (an innovation camp for kids)....

You have the power to create the life you want. One crucial skill that will help you get there is learning how to become emotionally strong. The good news is emotional strength is like a muscle: the more you use it, the stronger it becomes. In this article, you’ll learn how to be strong emotionally. Here’re 17 things people with emotional strength don’t do. Learn from these and start creating the existence you’ve always imagined for yourself....

Even though Alzheimer’s accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases, many forms of dementia are a result of injury or stroke. Consequently, dementia is not always progressive and can have an immediate impact on families and friends who aren’t prepared. For many who have dementia, they face unfair criticism because there’s no test to determine if one has this syndrome. Not surprisingly, people who have dementia can be incredibly confused about why they are having memory problems....

Holidays can be a great time to bond with your children and maybe even let your own inner child come out to play. But it can also be a stressful time when kids can misbehave because of boredom. It’s best to put a little bit of advanced planning into the summer holidays and prepare yourself with an arsenal of activities to keep the little ones out of mischief. Start by planning each week in advance....

Maybe. But there’s more. Besides getting the information the wealthy are getting, more importantly, you should also learn thinking about money and prosperity like they do. You Need These 2 Types of Finance Books: The financial information in black and white, tried and true. Follow it and you’re bound to succeed. Your own inside ideas and beliefs about money may need to be shifted. Without doing this, no black and white money plans will ever work for the long term or even at all....

When it comes to being sensitive, it isn’t all bad. There are even some significant benefits. You have to take the bad with the good, and either way it becomes obvious that there are a lot of things that highly sensitive people do differently. 1. They Feel More Deeply This is simple and self-explanatory. They simply feel things more deeply than some other people. 2. They Cry Easier The downside to the above is that they’re also more likely to cry easily....

Because the first meal of the day is the most important one, a tasty vegan breakfast must bring you enough protein for the day, in order to keep you fit yet energetic. This is when these great recipes come in handy, as they are rich in protein from vegetable sources, like beans, bananas and other fruity ingredients, so they are safe for you to indulge at any hour of the day, despite they are called here breakfast meals....

Groceries American families spend an average of $146 to $289 per week on groceries. Begin saving today with the following hacks: 1. Plan Meals Around Deals If you want to save at the grocery store, everyone knows that planning is essential. Do your research and find out what will be on sale for the upcoming week. Plan meals around those sale items and use a recipe website if you’re lacking creativity....

1. Tiger’s Nest Temple, Bhutan Also known as Taktsang, it is a sacred monastery built on a rocky cliff 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. Legend has it, some 1,300 years ago, Guru Rinpoche materialized on the back of a flying tigress and converted the Bhutanese to Buddhism at this place. This is a must-visit place because of the unique location and view that will leave you mesmerized. The background story of this place makes it even more unique and worth seeing....

Admittedly, many of the ideas are incredibly simple, like using a tension rod to hold spray bottles up under the sink or using bread clips to label cords and wires, but there’s nothing wrong with simple ideas -especially when they’re things you might not have thought of before. Some of the storage tricks even look rather chic, like the one that involves using a window shutter to help organize your mail and/or magazines, or the idea of attaching baskets on the walls to store your clean towels....

Here are 20 small things you can do to be mentally stronger in 2016. 1. Read an inspirational book at least once a month Reading about how other people overcame obstacles in their lives can give you great inspiration in your outlook on life. 2. Start the day with a coffee By starting the day with a coffee, you are activating the brain from the moment you step out the door....

1. Shaving cream If you’re all out of shaving cream, never fear! Smear on a thin layer of smooth peanut butter and shave as you normally would. The oils in the peanut butter keep the razor from nicking your face or legs, and also acts as a moisturizer! 2. Distributing medication If you have a stubborn child, or a pet too smart for his own good, use a spoon full of peanut butter to conceal a pill they need to take....

What you may not know is that it isn’t as hard as you think to live a healthy lifestyle if you know what to do. You will find 22 practical tips in this article that will help you to live the healthy lifestyle you want! 1. Drink more water This is obvious but really is the basics, According to research: you should drink 3.01 L per day as a male and 2....

Calendar and Reminders Wunderlist: An improved to-do list that allows you to categorize them and even invite others to work on them with you. Clear: Simplified to-do list without all the muss and fuss. Things: GTD app for the serious players. If you are looking for a Reminders replacement, you have it here. Calvetica Calendar: Perfect Calendar replacement; keeps a similar iCal interface as well. Photos and Camera Camera+: Amazing filters available; perfect for Instagram importation....

How does this magic work exactly? Well, let me tell you: Incorporating snacks into your mid-morning and mid-afternoon can balance out your blood sugar, preventing those dreaded spikes and crashes. A proper snack can also lead to sustained energy by providing you with energy all day long. Remember, food is fuel. So without adding gas to your tank, you will quickly run out leading to decreased productivity and a crabby mood....

To help you along, we’ve produced a list of 25 fun things to do with family members so you can easily find out a little bit more about each other. 1. Get Some Board Games Traditional, sure, and maybe even a little out of place in an era of smartphones and games consoles. But board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, and Trivial Pursuit offer a different type of socialising. Get yourself a few and set a game night so you can set some happy memories....