Life 2024, March

How not to ask for help: 4 most common mistakes

How not to ask for help: 4 most common mistakes

People often make mistakes in communication - for example, incorrectly formulating a request or gratitude for help. Here's how to avoid it

The main rule of life taught by Kant's philosophy

The main rule of life taught by Kant's philosophy

Writer Mark Manson spoke about the ethical principle on which the philosophy of Kant is based - a thinker whose ideas are still relevant

How philosophy helps in everyday life

How philosophy helps in everyday life

Philosophy can teach us a lot: look at the problem from the outside, trust ourselves and be bolder. Take a look at the problem from the outside Sometimes we hear that this or that acquaintance or friend has suffered a failure at work or in his personal life.

Things are going to be bad: what is catastrophic thinking and how to get it under control

Things are going to be bad: what is catastrophic thinking and how to get it under control

Sometimes we tend to invent problems where there are none. If you feel that negative thinking is ruining your life, it's time to start fighting this habit

How to learn to manage your attention

How to learn to manage your attention

Attention management is very important in life. Our happiness, productivity and self-realization depend on the ability to control and direct it

How reading paper and e-books affects our memory and productivity

How reading paper and e-books affects our memory and productivity

Research shows that reading paper books instead of e-books can help you remember information better and be more productive

10 ways to transform your apartment without buying new things

10 ways to transform your apartment without buying new things

Interior decoration plays a very important role, and you can transform an apartment without even spending a penny and without leaving home

How to properly clean and disinfect the house

How to properly clean and disinfect the house

Prepared detailed instructions that will come in handy during a pandemic or cold season, when disinfection at home becomes especially important

The downside of high intelligence

The downside of high intelligence

Is high intelligence a blessing or a curse? We studied the opinions of Quora users and selected the most interesting for you

How much sleep do you need to get enough sleep

How much sleep do you need to get enough sleep

Scientists have found out how much a person needs to sleep. The optimal amount of sleep varies by age, and oversleeping is just as dangerous as not getting enough sleep

6 things that are not worth the time and effort

6 things that are not worth the time and effort

Online arguments, difficult relationships, and unloved jobs are all a waste of time, and they not only take years of your life, but can also ruin your health

Why our perception of time is distorted and how to deal with it

Why our perception of time is distorted and how to deal with it

To change your perception of time and plan correctly, you need to understand what we spend time on and how it affects our productivity

Social time: how to keep up with everything

Social time: how to keep up with everything

Why sometimes hours and minutes fly by, and sometimes they drag on: Lifehacker talks about the concept of social time and human perception of the duration of events

5 common cognitive biases that prevent us from living

5 common cognitive biases that prevent us from living

Happiness depends on how we think. Learn how cognitive bias is preventing you from living happily, how to recognize and deal with it

What to do if you feel uncomfortable all the time

What to do if you feel uncomfortable all the time

Shyness, awkwardness and low self-esteem sometimes interfere with life. Life hacker asked psychologists what to do in such cases

12 myths about melee weapons and swordsmanship that wander from film to film

12 myths about melee weapons and swordsmanship that wander from film to film

Melee weapons are surrounded by delusions. We tell you why a bloodstream is needed, what a flamberg and a glaive really are, and how much a rapier weighs

10 martial arts misconceptions mainstream cinema has told us

10 martial arts misconceptions mainstream cinema has told us

Hand-to-hand combat is different from what we are shown in the movies

Someone else's body is none of your business. Why people have the right to look the way they want

Someone else's body is none of your business. Why people have the right to look the way they want

Body beauty is an issue that people attach too much importance to. You can do whatever you want with your own, but you don't need to find fault with someone else's

Dutch philosophy niksen: how to do nothing and not blame yourself for it

Dutch philosophy niksen: how to do nothing and not blame yourself for it

Nixen is a type of thinking, thanks to which you can stop meeting social expectations and start living without rushing anywhere

Life postponed for later: how to stop waiting for the future and live in the present

Life postponed for later: how to stop waiting for the future and live in the present

The so-called deferred life for many is becoming a common scenario. But in the endless pursuit of goals and dreams, we may miss something more important

What to do if self-isolation is over and you don't want to leave the house

What to do if self-isolation is over and you don't want to leave the house

Self-isolation is over, and you do not want to leave the house at all? You may have cave syndrome. And you can handle it

How to understand that a cat or dog urgently needs to be shown to the veterinarian

How to understand that a cat or dog urgently needs to be shown to the veterinarian

Refusal to eat, unusual behavior, stool disturbances, or skin problems may indicate that the cat or dog is sick

How to replace bad eating habits with good ones

How to replace bad eating habits with good ones

Identify your bad eating habits and find out what causes them. Then gradually replace them with good ones. It will take time, the main thing is not to give up

10 best ways to break bad habits

10 best ways to break bad habits

Let's talk about the most effective ways to defeat bad habits. Choose the most suitable method or combine several

Personal experience: how to overcome impostor syndrome and allow yourself to be wrong

Personal experience: how to overcome impostor syndrome and allow yourself to be wrong

Impostor Syndrome is a problem that prevents many from living. Destroy other people's attitudes that are stuck in your head and remember: you don't have to be perfect

12 famous phrases that nobody really said

12 famous phrases that nobody really said

The main problem with quotes from the Internet is that people immediately believe in their authenticity. And these famous phrases weren't really spoken

7 weird things people believed in the Middle Ages

7 weird things people believed in the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, people had no doubts that there were bulls with a built-in flamethrower, parasites get started because of sins, and witches can steal genitals from men

6 life hacks to boost your sense of humor

6 life hacks to boost your sense of humor

Nadya Zima, a copywriter and journalist, talks about how to understand a person's character by a smile and shares tips on how to develop a sense of humor

8 "historical" facts that are irrelevant to the truth

8 "historical" facts that are irrelevant to the truth

A selection of "historical" facts that in fact are not trustworthy: about the Berserker Vikings, Prince Vlad Dracula and the builders of the pyramids

How to organize your life in 10 steps

How to organize your life in 10 steps

A system for those who want more peace and order. Lifehacker's tips will help you organize your life without unnecessary nerves

Days when the Earth could stop: how the world found itself on the brink of nuclear war several times

Days when the Earth could stop: how the world found itself on the brink of nuclear war several times

Nuclear war is not something from the realm of fantasy: political games, technical failures and the human factor could more than once cause the death of all living things

How to change life for the better without radical changes

How to change life for the better without radical changes

Automatism is the ability to complete a task without thinking about each step or stage. With it, you can acquire good habits and change your life for the better

5 psychological reasons that prevent you from losing weight

5 psychological reasons that prevent you from losing weight

How to lose weight if you can't? Perhaps this has hidden reasons, and a psychologist or psychotherapist will help to understand them in order to solve the problem

How to choose cartoons for your child

How to choose cartoons for your child

What criteria should good cartoons for children meet, what does the age rating say and whether it is necessary to discuss what they saw

How to write a cool post about anything

How to write a cool post about anything

We show you how to write posts using relevant jokes and vivid details. And remember the key rule of success: breaking reader expectations

Better without rhymes: how to congratulate on the holidays on the Internet

Better without rhymes: how to congratulate on the holidays on the Internet

If you have a ton of downloaded postcards and rhymes in stock and you regularly use them to congratulate everyone in the chat at once, then this article is for you

8 Myths About Down Syndrome You Should Stop Believing In

8 Myths About Down Syndrome You Should Stop Believing In

March 21 is International Down Syndrome Day. Life hacker analyzes the main misconceptions about this development feature

10 stylish and practical ideas for the interior of a small apartment

10 stylish and practical ideas for the interior of a small apartment

Glass furniture, shelves to the ceiling, the right decor - with the right approach, the interior of a small apartment will delight the eye and provide coziness and comfort

Personal experience: how I spend my vacation on an archaeological expedition

Personal experience: how I spend my vacation on an archaeological expedition

Excavation means getting up at 6 am, washing dishes at sea and endless cleaning of artifacts from earth and dust. And that's why it's a great vacation

What is the cost of living and why is it needed

What is the cost of living and why is it needed

Lifehacker briefly explains what the living wage is, what it consists of and how it is calculated for different regions and categories of the population