Linux.com has a great roundup of ways to use mouse gestures in nearly every corner of a Linux desktop. Newcomers who just want to try out a few shortcuts are walked through the previously mentioned Mouse Gestures Firefox extension and desktop corner activator Brightside, but those looking for universal gesture recognition can go further with the Gestikk and wayV packages. Both require a bit of terminal hacking to install and get running, but neither one will mess up your system if you decide to go back to the ol’ trusty keyboard. Using mouse gestures across Linux [Linux.com]
Routines are a double-edged sword; they can boost your output, but they can also rob you of your “spark”. Self-improvement site Pick the Brain advises us of the danger of getting stuck in a rut: Going through the same routine, day after day, can be monotonous and depressing. It often leads to getting caught in a rut. To get out of it you need to temporarily change your routine. If you can, take a day off from work. Do something you don’t normally have time for or something you’ve never tried. In the long run, taking a day off every now and then to get out of slump will make you happier and more productive.
For instance, today I plan on spending at least an hour with my newest art project – definitely out of my daily routine plan. What do you do to break your rut? Let’s hear in the comments. Stop Feeling Depressed [Pick the Brain]
