Inspiration 2024, May

What are “friends” on the Internet and why should they be replaced with real friends?

What are “friends” on the Internet and why should they be replaced with real friends?

The average number of our close friends, which we call, is rapidly declining, and it has dropped especially dramatically over the past 20 years. Why? Scientists call this the “nude photo test,” and the essence of this test is this:

13 simple truths from Winnie the Pooh

13 simple truths from Winnie the Pooh

Vinnie was not so simple, and among the sawdust in his head the thoughts of a philosopher swarmed, who can tell us something about life. Vinnie was not so simple, and among the sawdust in his head the thoughts of a philosopher swarmed, who can tell us something about life.

How to stop fighting and start living

How to stop fighting and start living

Overcoming life's difficulties can take all your strength. But do not rush to despair, listen to yourself: maybe everything is quite easy to fix

The polar explorer spent 5 months alone. Here are the important truths that were revealed to him

The polar explorer spent 5 months alone. Here are the important truths that were revealed to him

When there is only harsh nature and no people around, much appears in a new light. In this article, Lifehacker will tell you what life lessons Richard Byrd learned from a long expedition, and how they can be useful to each of us

The best New Year wallpapers to create a festive mood

The best New Year wallpapers to create a festive mood

Christmas decorations, garlands, snow, mountains of gifts and snacks to decorate the desktops of your smartphones, tablets and PCs

What Albert Einstein's Weird Habits Can Teach Us

What Albert Einstein's Weird Habits Can Teach Us

Albert Einstein had a lot of strange habits and at times seemed like an eccentric. Who knows, maybe this is the secret of his genius?

11 things for which we are grateful to Eduard Uspensky

11 things for which we are grateful to Eduard Uspensky

Cheburashka, faith in justice and bright jokes - Lifehacker recalls what was given to us by the popular children's writer Eduard Uspensky, who passed away

10 Leonard Cohen quotes - wisdom that will stay with us

10 Leonard Cohen quotes - wisdom that will stay with us

Legendary Canadian singer, songwriter and writer Leonard Cohen passed away on November 10, 2016 in Los Angeles. Remembering his best quotes

What Brainstorm Technique Did The Beatles And Frank Sinatra Use?

What Brainstorm Technique Did The Beatles And Frank Sinatra Use?

Is there anything you can learn from listening to studio rehearsals of The Beatles and Frank Sinatra? Yes! Their technique of generating ideas and the fact that every idea has a right to life. Have you ever listened to studio rehearsals of famous musicians?

25 statements by Elon Musk about the future, work and intelligence

25 statements by Elon Musk about the future, work and intelligence

Elon Musk is an outstanding engineer, inventor, innovator and businessman. We have collected 25 of his statements that reflect his views on different aspects of life

10 inspirational quotes from The Little Prince

10 inspirational quotes from The Little Prince

The Little Prince is a treasure trove of wisdom. We've put together 10 inspiring quotes from this piece for you. They will help you think about many important things in life. The Little Prince is a legendary work by the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

The most inspiring articles of 2017 on Lifehacker

The most inspiring articles of 2017 on Lifehacker

Ways to change your life for the better and find joy in simple things, look great and find your calling are a portion of inspiration for everyone whose life has turned into a dull routine

The right way to follow your dream

The right way to follow your dream

Following a dream and achieving it is not easy. The only way to do this is to forget about everything else. Don't let that scare you, we'll tell you what to do

Why you need to make a list of your favorite things for the day

Why you need to make a list of your favorite things for the day

By deliberately planning time for your favorite pastime and simply for those things that give you pleasure, you will become much more productive

30 photoblogs that delight the eye

30 photoblogs that delight the eye

The photoblogs that we have collected in this collection are a real source of inspiration and great mood. See for yourself.;)

INFOGRAPHICS: Simple Ideas for Boosting Creativity

INFOGRAPHICS: Simple Ideas for Boosting Creativity

This infographic will once again remind you that reading special books or attending trainings is not at all necessary to develop creativity. Enough simple and accessible steps. It is no coincidence that we constantly turn to questions of creativity on these pages.

Why is it so important to believe that you can do anything

Why is it so important to believe that you can do anything

If you believe that you can do anything, thinking itself changes, setting you up for success. This video explains how it works

How to be happier: 11 simple tips

How to be happier: 11 simple tips

11 simple tips to help you become a little happier now. And at the end of the article - the secret twelfth way only for the readers of Lifehacker

What's the right way to say no?

What's the right way to say no?

Learning to say no is one of the most rewarding skills to develop, especially when it comes to productivity. By saying no to unnecessary things, we have time for other, more important concerns. Saying no to distractions enables us to focus on what's important to us.

"The cure for your suffering is within you": Bruce Lee's advice on self-development

"The cure for your suffering is within you": Bruce Lee's advice on self-development

Bruce Lee was not only a movie star, but also a philosopher. 7 of his statements will help you stay on track and overcome all difficulties

No excuses: "Be patient if you can" - interview with alpine skier Sergei Alexandrov

No excuses: "Be patient if you can" - interview with alpine skier Sergei Alexandrov

Interview with Sergei Alexandrov under the heading "No excuses". Alpine skier, strong personality and just a good person

A Good Year, or How to Change Your Life in 2016

A Good Year, or How to Change Your Life in 2016

PR manager and blogger Alina Rodina offers an interesting method of self-development: every 30 days we develop a new useful habit and develop the necessary skill

Quokkaselfie: How to Take the World's Most Touching Selfie

Quokkaselfie: How to Take the World's Most Touching Selfie

The Australian quokka is always smiling. You, too, will always smile if you take a selfie with this curious and good-natured marsupial at least once

What is ASMR and how it helps relieve anxiety

What is ASMR and how it helps relieve anxiety

Recently I was in Moscow on business, and one insignificant fact attracted my attention. During football, during a 15-minute break, the same advertisement for the remedy for impotence, in which Sergei Shnurov was broadcasting that he was the "

Why positive thinking doesn't work

Why positive thinking doesn't work

Now everyone knows that you need to think positively, that it helps to become happier, and many are trying to change. After a day or two, problems begin

No excuses: "Sometimes, when it seems that everything is over, everything is just beginning" - interview with Ksenia Bezuglova

No excuses: "Sometimes, when it seems that everything is over, everything is just beginning" - interview with Ksenia Bezuglova

Recently a guest of our special project was the model Nastya Vinogradova. In her interview, she mentioned that she participated in an international beauty contest for girls with disabilities, something like disability - "Miss World"

No excuses: "Your life is your choice" - an interview with the conqueror of Elbrus Semyon Radaev

No excuses: "Your life is your choice" - an interview with the conqueror of Elbrus Semyon Radaev

The special project "No Excuses" continues to tell you about people worthy of respect, because, despite the illness, they live a bright and eventful life

No excuses: "I have always been freedom-loving" - an interview with IT-entrepreneur Alexander Crowe

No excuses: "I have always been freedom-loving" - an interview with IT-entrepreneur Alexander Crowe

Alexander Crowe at the age of 6 found out that he was seriously ill, but this did not prevent him from becoming a successful webmaster and gaining financial independence

No excuses: "Go in for sports!" - interview with world champion Alexei Obydennov

No excuses: "Go in for sports!" - interview with world champion Alexei Obydennov

Alexey Obydenny is a real fighter. At the age of 14, due to a child's prank, he lost his right and partially left hand. But this did not stop him from doing bodybuilding for 15 years, becoming the champion of Russia in swimming and the champion of the world in the track cycle.

No excuses: "Life is the best teacher" - an interview with businessman Alexei Talay

No excuses: "Life is the best teacher" - an interview with businessman Alexei Talay

He is called the Russian Nick Vuychich. They are really similar. It's not about missing limbs. There is something in common in the look, smile, and most importantly, outlook on life. At the age of 16, Alexei lost his legs and arms, but did not lose courage and nobility.

No excuses: "The state is me" - an interview with Roman Aranin

No excuses: "The state is me" - an interview with Roman Aranin

Roman Aranin is a former pilot and now a businessman who created the Observer company, which makes Rolls-Royces in the world of wheelchair vehicles. After an unsuccessful paragliding flight, Roman was seriously injured, but this did not make him look for any excuses.

Why am I writing? Max Bodyagin on 20 reasons forcing to write

Why am I writing? Max Bodyagin on 20 reasons forcing to write

Blogger Maxim Bodyagin wrote about why writing is cool and how it gives meaning to life. 20 points that will inspire you to text therapy too

What I realized while writing my book

What I realized while writing my book

There is an opinion, at least in my opinion, that in the USA every more or less intelligent and worthy person has written or plans to write his own book. In our country, books are scribbled either by graphomaniacs with well-known names in Runet, or by representatives of MLM / info-business get-togethers.

Productivity lessons from 19th century geniuses

Productivity lessons from 19th century geniuses

Productivity lessons from 19th century geniuses

How to write faster and more

How to write faster and more

Experimenting with work schedules and background music will increase your ability to work. Writing faster takes practice, and for practice to take place, you need conditions in which you simply cannot be shirk. However, when you are just starting to write, no matter what:

Get these 8 habits and your life will change for the better

Get these 8 habits and your life will change for the better

Simple actions that will help you work more efficiently, think wider and never stop there. Changing your life for the better is not as difficult as it seems

Why the best in life obeys the law of the inverted curve

Why the best in life obeys the law of the inverted curve

There is an inverse relationship between effort and reward, and this affects major aspects of our lives. And controlling emotions is much more important than controlling what is happening around

Letter to 16-year-old self

Letter to 16-year-old self

We simply could not ignore Pete Sampras' letter to his 16-year-old on The Players Tribune and prepared a translation for Lifehacker readers

How to find the amazing in the ordinary and why it is useful

How to find the amazing in the ordinary and why it is useful

Surprise makes you feel the present moment, feel yourself a part of something bigger. And this expands our perception of time

Turbo design: 8 tips for designers to be productive

Turbo design: 8 tips for designers to be productive

Turbo design: 8 tips for designers to be productive