It’s common that once we perfect a task through practise, we tend to stop trying at it. However, a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that even after learning a task, whether it’s tennis or playing music, continued practising leads to more efficient behaviour. More »
Posture problems are rampant, especially among those of us who work hunched over our keyboards all day. If you’re not sure if your posture needs fixing or are sure and want some help, this guide from Men’s Health is for you. More »
We may control a lot of what our body does, but sometimes it rebels — whether it’s a brain freeze, a gag reflex or just bad vision. Here are our top 10 body hacks that give the power back to you. More »
An exercise researcher in New Zealand determined that drinking an ice slushie before exercising extended runners’ endurance by an average of 10 minutes — a tidbit that might come in handy when you’re tackling that 5k in summer heat. More »
At the financial blog The Simple Dollar they’ve assembled a list of ten unusual ways to improve your confidence. Among them? Improving your posture with that old DIY standby, duct tape. More »
If the eyes are the window to the soul, being able to manipulate how your eyes appear to others is a rather tricky lifehack. Over at WikiHow they have a tutorial on methods of training yourself to shrink and enlarge your pupils. Why might you want to do this?
Blogger Tim Ferriss has spent over a decade studying sleep optimisation and has discovered five effective means of getting the sleep you need when you need it. Right before you go to sleep, you should consume 150-250 calories of low-glycemic index foods (e.g. lowfat yogurt or an orange). Treat your meal schedule just as you’d treat your sleep schedule: keep it regular. Ferriss also suggests that ice baths can bring upon sleep, but beware of the consequences. The result: it’s like getting hit with an elephant tranquilizer. Don’t expect it to be pleasant at first.
If you have difficulty falling asleep at night, avoid reading non-fiction right before bed. Also, plan your to-do list early in the afternoon so that you’re not preparing late at night and adding to stress right before sleep. How do you prepare for that much-needed rest? Thanks, James! Relax Like a Pro: 5 Steps to Hacking Your Sleep [The Four Hour Workweek]
