Maybe not. Scientists say that coffee naps are the best.[1] What is a coffee nap? It means drinking coffee quickly and sleeping for 20 minutes before the caffeine reaches your brain. Then when you wake up you’ll feel fully charged. Sounds like madness? There is science behind why this works. Both naps and coffee have one thing in common – they help blunt the effect of adenosine, the molecule in your brain that builds up during the day and makes you feel sleepy....

But what is going on underneath all of this hard work and magic? It certainly isn’t luck that such an effect can be made. The little bolts of electricity running through their neurons as they play are not connected the same way as concert goers’. Piano players brains even work differently than the way musicians’ are wired [1]. And this is all because of the instrument they are playing. The piano makes them and their brains unique....

If you want to learn the ability to win any argument, there are just a few things that you have to do. Thankfully, they’re listed right here. Have them explain their side. A really good way to win an argument is to ask the opposing person to explain how their side of the argument can be brought to reality. Don’t just have them list a bunch of reasons why they are right....

Ironically, some business entrepreneurs are still in their comfort zone. They don’t want to take responsibility for growing their business. They don’t want to take action to expand their business. The Internet has made it exceptionally easy to reach a wider audience. (In case you don’t know, there are people who are desperate to spend money on your products and services.) But until you reach out to them with valuable content, they can’t reach out with their money....

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Subtle Signs of Low Self-Esteem There are many signs of low self-esteem, and the list seems to grow every day. However, some of the signs are quite subtle. They don’t stand out as much as others. If you know someone who exhibits these, or who you suspect has self-esteem issues, look for some of the signs. Amongst the many signs, three of the signs that can be connected to low self-esteem are as follows....

Because your unicorn girl is only yours, she is unique. Her uniqueness means that her specific traits cannot be listed, she cannot be defined. Remember, a unicorn girl is no cookie-cutter replica of anyone else. Everyone has his or her own unicorn girl or boy and it can be hard to track them down. For all you know, you’ve already met your unicorn girl. Not sure? Keep reading. We’re going to lay out some of the signs that you may have already met your special someone and you just don’t realize it yet....

Ever tried keeping quiet in the middle of a fight? Your silence can solve problems that you are trying to solve with the verbal battle. You can create a place for you in someone’s heart if you really know how to be quiet. In a professional world, your silence and your ability to listen can make you far more confident and credible. Whether it’s to improve your life personally or professionally, silence can prove to be an excellent problem-solver in ways that words sometimes cannot be....

Display Contact Info Prominently– Put the author’s name right up there easy to read, and add a photo, an email written out to avoid spiders ( chris at lifehack dot org instead of actually clickable), and even a phone number, if you want people to reach you. Add your IM username, and other contact info. If it’s a multi-author blog, display an “About the Authors” link prominently. Fix Comments– I outright LOATHE blogs that don’t permit comments....

Formerly known as iDoorCam, this WiFi enabled doorbell will let you communicate to your visitor from anywhere in the world. it features a microphone, sensor and a day-night camera that can recognize anyone and alerts you as soon as someone pushes the SkyBell button outside your door. While they can only hear you, you can both see and hear them and communicate to them using your Android or iPhone. All it requires you to do is to be in 3G, 4G or any other wireless network and it will make sure that you get the real-time update when someone approaches your door....

Workforce Development While this applies to employees who have been with a company for years, it is also very important to use these techniques with new employees. For example, clear and concise job descriptions should be available for new employees, helping them to understand their responsibilities from their very first day. Also, weekly meetings and annual performance reviews can help answer any questions employees may have, as well as let management provide assistance in helping employees with new training programs....

Of course, if you are ever to be asked to do a presentation in front of people either at work or at a social event like a wedding, you definitely want to do your best so that you are not in turn, labeled as a boring presenter. As a trained speaker, I can let you in on a few secrets and tricks that will help you make it over to the good presenters group if this is one of your goals for the New Year....

You can easily overcome your fear by deep breathing, visualization, thorough preparation, and practice. Some speakers actually welcome nervousness because it gives them that extra rush of adrenalin to perform better. Once you’ve got over the early jitters, you’ll actually start enjoying the recognition you get. Surprisingly, it can even turn addictive. However, this is one addiction that is good to have. We bring you this infographic from topmanagementdegrees.com that’ll help you take the stage with confidence and deliver in style....

I think my first introduction to the concept of improving my own decision-making abilities was in The 4-Hour Workweek — one of the exercises Timothy Ferriss recommends is making snap decisions. But the issue of decision-making is being considered on a much wider level than just productivity gurus. Yesterday, the New York Times posted a column from John Tierney on their website titled “The Price of Dithering.” The reason that writers from Ferriss to Tierney are focusing so much on the topic of decision-making is the fact that dithering really can be quite expensive....

I Am Legend… Pets can do a lot of things. They can sense emotions, predict weather, and get to live their entire lives rent-free. One thing they can’t do is see the Internet. From your cat or dog’s perspective, you, staring at your phone all day, look more ludicrous than they do chasing their tails. Animals don’t need the Internet, so it’s not accessible to them. Humans aren’t so lucky, unless they were born into an aristocracy....

Here are around 20 simple ideas that could take your storage from drab to fab or just to something clear and organized. 19 Ideas to Steal for Your Apartment – [MSN]

The fourth tip makes a lot of sense to me: Successful Weight Loss

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But the best productivity systems use both approaches, with the strategy providing a framework for action and the tactics defining those actions. People often use the terms strategy and tactics interchangeably, and that’s where the danger begins. A system based on tactics without strategy leads to shooting in the dark—you might get something done, but it doesn’t become sustainable or provide you with a path to continue on. A system based on strategy without tactics means the strategy has no means of being carried out....

Why Are You Crying? Noticing his student was crying, he questioned what his student was upset about. The student proceded to tell him it hurts to punch through the wood with his left hand. So I Don’t Mind You Crying I Cry Too He then let the student know that it’s okay to cry and that he cries too. And It’s Good To Cry So You Can Work Through That Emotion He reminds his student it’s good to cry; that crying helps you get through emotions....