#056 - Life Hacks 107

Mar 11, 2019

The hosts delve into the joys and challenges of dog ownership, sharing humorous tales of pet care while highlighting its benefits for happiness. They discuss clever cooking hacks, like using scissors in the kitchen and the ease of separating eggs. Productivity tips feature prominently, including the Pomodoro Technique for effective time management. They humorously navigate the perils of caffeine consumption and share insights on maximizing social media use. Finally, light therapy's impact on morning routines adds a refreshing twist to personal optimization.

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Get a Dog

Get a dog to increase happiness and time spent smiling and laughing.
Be prepared for increased responsibility and potential relationship challenges.

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Borrow a Dog

Use BorrowMyDoggy.com to borrow dogs if you cannot commit to owning one full-time.
This allows you to enjoy dog companionship without the full cost.

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Film Road Rage

Film road rage incidents or altercations to diffuse situations and protect yourself.
This creates accountability and often de-escalates conflict.

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The Joys and Challenges of Dog Ownership

04:55 • 9min

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Healthcare Evaluations and Creative Dog Care Solutions

13:49 • 3min

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Everyday Hacks: Humor and Practicality

16:37 • 8min

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Culinary Life Hacks and Meal Prep Insights

24:11 • 2min

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Convenience Cooking: Exploring Frozen Ingredients and Recipe Kits

26:30 • 2min

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Exploring Meal Kits: Delicious Choices and Nutritional Insights

28:11 • 2min

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Flossing for Health: From Oral Care to Productivity

30:23 • 17min

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The Power of Accountability and Essentialism in Productivity

47:24 • 2min

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Transforming Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

49:35 • 2min

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Maximizing Productivity with Time Management Techniques

51:36 • 4min

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Mastering Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

55:35 • 13min

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Optimizing Life: Productivity and Social Media Hacks

01:09:02 • 14min

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Science, Public Perception, and Personal Anecdotes

01:23:30 • 15min

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Transforming Mornings with Light Therapy

01:38:14 • 2min

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Caffeine Chronicles and Quirky Habits

01:40:10 • 11min

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Humorous Insights on Grooming and Daily Routines

01:51:34 • 3min

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Jonny & Yusef join me again for another Life Hacks episode as we detail our favourite apps, websites, resources and tools for a productive and efficient life.

Expect to learn... Why is a dog one of the most crucial happiness decisions you can make? How can an Italian tomato make you more productive? Can you get Instagram on your computer? What books are we reading right now? And much more.

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Resources:

Get a dog.

Get your phone out during road rage.

Scissors for chopping everything in the kitchen.

Plastic bottles for separating eggs.

Gousto Food Boxes (with £25 off your first order) - https://www.gousto.co.uk/refer/Rebecca/REBEC18585938

3 small things every day, 1 big thing per week.

Eisenhower Matrix - https://xwavesoft.com/focus-matrix-for-iphone-ipad-mac.html

The Pomodoro Technique - https://xwavesoft.com/be-focused-pro-for-iphone-ipad-mac-os-x.html

TabWrangler - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tab-wrangler/egnjhciaieeiiohknchakcodbpgjnchh?hl=en

Flume Instagram App for Mac - FlumeApp.com

Digital Minimalism - https://amzn.to/2EN1JmK

Rescue Time - https://www.rescuetime.com/

Screen Time.

Spotifree - https://github.com/ArtemGordinsky/Spotifree

Philips Sunrise Lamp - https://amzn.to/2F1k8xB

Ouseburn Coffee Company Decaf Coffee -https://www.ouseburncoffee.co.uk/product/decaf/

Vitamin D In Caffeine on PropaneFitness - https://youtu.be/tCQWdF5tazw

Half a tennis ball as a doorstop.

Sit down wee.

Veet your bum.

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