28 Brilliant Tips for Living Life

Sometimes the littlest change can make a world of difference.

Start waking a little earlier and spending some quiet time to start your day? The rest of the day has been transformed.

What little change might change your life? You can pick one or two from the list below at random — I can almost guarantee that one of them will do worlds of good for anyone.

I compiled this list this morning after asking on Twitter: “What’s your best tip that has made life better/easier?” The result was a wonderful influx of brilliant wisdom. Thank you, my friends.

Enjoy.

 

1.     Use travel delay as opportunity to stop rather than get stressed. When the world stands still, let it. [Karl Durrant]

2.     Whenever your spouse says something the first thing you should hear is “I love you & want to spend my life with you”. [David Inman]

3.     Stop clinging and embrace change as a constant. [Isabelle Cholette]

4.     Try and give people the benefit of the doubt if they snap at you.
Might be something going on you don’t know about. [misslmdavis]

5.     Wash your bowl immediately after eating! [niekstarr]

6.     The daily practice of silence. [dimovich]

7.     Life is so much easier when you make a decision within 5 minutes. Longer than that and you get bogged down & never decide. [Tiffany Cooper]

8.     Friendship is a gift, not a possession. [Chris Reetz]

9.     Mostly nothing is that serious as it seems in the first moment. [Julian Pollman]

10.                       Before you go to bed, write down only 3 things that you want to do the following day. This is how to prioritize. [Ziba]

11.                       Do the most important task first thing in the morning. [Jordan Ayres]

12.                       Make all driving a mindfulness practice. Well being and safety! [Branden Barnett]

13.                       When you think you want something, put it on the planner a month from now. When that month rolls around and you still want it, OK. [connie baber]

14.                       Smiling … seems to help with most things. :-) [zen fostering]

15.                       Love where you live, and work in walking distance from where you live. [Anoel]

16.                       Expecting less or nothing, and just being. That way disappointments are nil and you are pleasantly surprised often. Simple. [Traci]

17.                       Allow extra time in your schedule for wandering. [dylan]

18.                       Meditate — it makes everything fall into place. Being happy makes life so much better and easier! [Gabriel Rocheleau]

19.                       Do something relaxing before going to bed. No electronics. [Rozanne Paxman]

20.                       Don’t fold clothes. Saves time and hassle. [Rachel Jonat]

21.                       QTIP: quit taking it personally. [Will Hopkins]

22.                       To avoid cluttering: After any activity, put everything in place. It only takes 5 minutes vs. 3 hours if you allowed to pile things up. [La Piña]

23.                       Organic steel cut oats. YUM! [Prem]

24.                       Realizing that you treasure experiences over possessions makes life better. [Sophia Khan]

25.                       If you lick a glass before drinking from it, your lipstick doesn’t smear the glass. [natalie fergie]

26.                       When in doubt, take a deep breath. [Kevin Cuccaro]

27.                       Define what’s necessary; say no to the rest. [Dana]

28.                       Expect nothing. Welcome everything. (from a homeless man with AIDS on the streets of Vancouver.) [Sarah Chauncey]

                          source::zenhabits.net

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Top 10 Memory Improvement Tips Improve Your Memory .With These Great Tips

Do you find yourself forgetting where you left your keys or blanking out information on important tests? Fortunately, there are things that you can do to help improve your memory. Before your next big exam, be sure to check out some of these tried and tested techniques for improving memory. These strategies have been established within cognitive psychology literature to improve memory, enhance recall and increase retention of information.

1. Focus your attention on the materials you are studying.

Attention is one of the major components of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to actively attend to this information. Try to study in a place free of distractions such as television, music and other diversions.

2. Avoid cramming by establishing regular study sessions.

According to Bjork (2001), studying materials over a number of session's gives you the time you need to adequately process the information. Research has shown that students who study regularly remember the material far better than those who do all of their studying in one marathon session.

3. Structure and organize the information you are studying.

Researchers have found that information is organized in memory in related clusters. You can take advantage of this by structuring and organizing the materials you are studying. Try grouping similar concepts and terms together, or make an outline of your notes and textbook readings to help group related concepts.

4. Utilize mnemonic devices to remember information.

Mnemonic devices are a technique often used by students to aid in recall. A mnemonic is simply a way to remember information. For example, you might associate a term you need to remember with a common item that you are very familiar with. The best mnemonics are those that utilize positive imagery, humor or novelty. You might come up with a rhyme, song or joke to help remember a specific segment of information.

5. Elaborate and rehearse the information you are studying.

In order to recall information, you need to encode what you are studying into long-term memory. One of the most effective encoding techniques is known as elaborative rehearsal. An example of this technique would be to read the definition of a key term, study the definition of that term and then read a more detailed description of what that term means. After repeating this process a few times, you'll probably notice that recalling the information is much easier.

6. Relate new information to things you already know.

When you are studying unfamiliar material, take the time to think about how this information relates to things that you already know. By establishing relationships between new ideas and previously existing memories, you can dramatically increase the likelihood of recalling the recently learned information.

7. Visualize concepts to improve memory and recall.

Many people benefit greatly from visualizing the information they study. Pay attention to the photographs, charts and other graphics in your textbooks. If you do not have visual cues to help, try creating your own. Draw charts or figures in the margins of your notes or use highlighters or pens in different colors to group related ideas in your written study materials.

8. Teach new concepts to another person.

Research suggests that reading materials out loud significantly improves memory of the material. Educators and psychologists have also discovered that having students actually teach new concepts to others enhances understanding and recall. You can use this approach in your own studies by teaching new concepts and information to a friend or study partner.

9. Pay extra attention to difficult information.

Have you ever noticed how it's sometimes easier to remember information at the beginning or end of a chapter? Researchers have found that the order of information can play a role in recall, which is known as the serial position effect. While recalling middle information can be difficult, you can overcome this problem by spending extra time rehearsing this information. Another strategy is to try restructuring what you have learned so it will be easier to remember. When you come across an especially difficult concept, devote some extra time to memorizing the information.

10. Vary your study routine.

Another great way to increase your recall is to occasionally change your study routine. If you are accustomed to studying in one specific location, try moving to a different spot during your next study session. If you study in the evening, try spending a few minutes each morning reviewing the information you studied the previous night. By adding an element of novelty to your study sessions, you can increase the effectiveness of your efforts and significantly improve your long-term recall.

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