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#48 How sitting up ten times daily can grow a tower of health

September 4, 10 //
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It may be difficult to build a tower at once. Though to build one over two years is a realistic objective.

Building increased fitness each and every day by a modest amount of exercise is a simple process.

You don’t have the time to go to the gym/workout/exercise/whatever-else? I have found that, if I replace the time spent thinking about this with action, I can actually do a modest amount of exercise . The effect of the exercise rapidly accumulates over a number of days.

Why make the investment in exercise? The return on the investment is quicker recovery time if injured, and better ability to deal with the stresses of life.

The stomach muscles are responsible for many body movements and by doing at least ten sit-ups per day I enable the tower to grow daily.

After getting up in the morning I’ve only nine more left to do.

#26 Virtually get face to face with someone you know

August 13, 10 //
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Pretty ubiquitous now the site Facebook offers some advantages.

Yes there are the privacy concerns, which is why the terms and conditions have grown over the years to become even longer than the US declaration of independence document.

Though used in it’s most simple context it allows for a very time efficient way of connecting and staying connected to your social network. It allows for face to face virtual discussion across your entire social network.

The idea of losing touch with a friend dissolves away when using the site, and for that reason it enters the Life hack series.

#25 Why having a Blackberry is fruitful for digital health

August 12, 10 //
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I had a touch screen smart phone with great features, WiFi, bluetooth, you name it, almost an ultra mobile personal computer (UMPC) but have downgraded to an old model Blackberry.

Huh? Did I just move backwards in terms of technology, or is there a counter-intuitive reason that actually makes this a practical way of moving forwards? (more…)

#23 Organizing your life with MyLifeOrganized (MLO)

August 10, 10 //
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There are a dozen items of software that constitue part of the Life hack series, each having the ability to assist in making life run considerably smoother and be more productive.

The first of these is MyLifeOrganized (MLO) task management software. OK great, but what does it do? (more…)

#22 Take a risk a day to keep regret away

August 9, 10 //
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Often the risks that we do not take are the ones that would most improve our lives.

The type of risk I’m discussing has no moral danger, nor physical danger in its action. We don’t take such risks not because they have any danger inherent in the action but because we are afraid to do so. We are scared. (more…)

#21 How compound risk can add interest to your life

August 8, 10 //
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Days may come and go with no appreciable difference between each. Not much happened, “nothing new”, “same old same old” day in, day out. In order to effect change there must be something different that happens.
Often when that something occurs it is involuntary, and we are forced to react to it. Far better to have control by being the instigator. In fact, in order to achieve the life desired it is normally necessary to be the agent of change.

This is done by taking a new risk each day. Not the “jumping the red signal at the traffic lights” kind of risk, as that’s dumb. Just a simple risk that expands your life experience each day. Eating at a different location. Taking an alternate route to work.
The benefits are twofold. One, the cumulative effect is greater than the sum of the parts, creating a great deal of positive change. Two, you better appreciate what doesn’t work out and increase your ability to handle such change.

Yes, it may be risky, but a far greater danger is the risk of not having tried.

#17 Carry your first employee in your pocket

August 7, 10 //
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When you employ someone it is so that they may add more value to the product than you would be able to do alone. The added value should outweigh the employee’s cost to you.

What if you could carry such a value adding employee in your pocket? What if they are always available to assist you as and when you need them? (more…)

#16 Use the Getting Things Done system to lower your stress

August 7, 10 //
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Getting Things Done (GTD) is a pretty well known system for improving your life productivity created by David Allen.
It details a method of collecting all your inputs in one system. By inputs I mean any input into your life schedule such as events, things to do, or material possesions. All these things and more make up “stuff” that you effectively and efficiently manage using the GTD system.

Gone are the days of not knowing where an item is, even if it lies in a swollen inbox.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with life’s inputs the GTD system is sure to assist in helping you regain control and lower your stress.

#8 Connect with someone you love to achieve one of life’s most rewarding goals

August 3, 10 //
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From those who have died and been revived, been near Death and looked it in the eye I’ve heard it said that when you face such a time the only thing that matters is those who you’ve loved, and those who loved you. Not a lot else seems to be of any significance.
Bearing that in mind when not in such a predicament it would be sensible to spend time developing bonds of friendship which can easily melt away in the heat of a busy schedule. A very easy way to do that is to simply call them.
Don’t wait till you’re on your death bed, or on the milion dollar question to phone a friend. Make that connection to a higher goal.

#10 How your Time Zoo is holding you back, and how to get rid of it

August 3, 10 //
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We all have animals that inhabit our Time Zoo. Some have many animals, some only a few. However all demand upkeep, and all sap away at our limited resource of Time.

Stuff. That’s what clutters up or lives for the most part.

We tend to think that having more items to fulfill functions within our lives will enhance our lives, (more…)

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