Life 2024, May

Why our dreams don't come true and how to fix it

Why our dreams don't come true and how to fix it

Dreaming increases the productivity of the brain and helps to distract from problems. We found out why dreams do not come true, and offered a solution to how to deal with it

How dipping into dreams destroys your motivation and how to stop it

How dipping into dreams destroys your motivation and how to stop it

In the modern world, positive thinking is recognized as a panacea. However, lingering dreams of future achievement can prevent you from achieving your goals

8 myths about Mikhail Lomonosov, in which everyone believes

8 myths about Mikhail Lomonosov, in which everyone believes

It's time to find out the whole truth about the barefoot hike for the wagon train, Pomor origin, illiteracy and the connection between Mikhail Lomonosov and Peter the Great

7 tips for those who want to learn to dance

7 tips for those who want to learn to dance

Shuffle, hip-hop, or tango are great ways to befriend your body and build confidence. We tell you how to learn to dance at any age

Piercing for beginners: 9 questions you need to know the answers

Piercing for beginners: 9 questions you need to know the answers

What types of piercing exist, the better to make a puncture, is it worth twisting the earring and how to properly handle the wound - Lifehacker asked an experienced piercer

A feminine take on a mustache: cool or not

A feminine take on a mustache: cool or not

In the article, we talk about whether a mustache looks cool, what are the pros and cons, and which mustache you should definitely never grow

7 weird things our brains are wired to do

7 weird things our brains are wired to do

The human brain is fraught with many mysteries. We gossip, open the refrigerator just to look at the food, and do not think that our strange behavior is due to the peculiarities of the brain

9 things smart people never do

9 things smart people never do

Smart people know how to understand their emotions and deal with them. The secret of this skill is not only what they do for it, but also what they don’t

15 signs that you are a mature person

15 signs that you are a mature person

These qualities indicate that over the years you not only grow up, but also gain wisdom. This is how a mature personality is formed

Impostor Syndrome: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It

Impostor Syndrome: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It

“You don't belong here. You just got lucky. Soon they will realize that you are not so smart. " Ever heard that voice in your head? This is the impostor syndrome

"How to put a girl to sleep" is a popular query in search engines. Here's what you need to know about it

"How to put a girl to sleep" is a popular query in search engines. Here's what you need to know about it

People with mental or psychological problems are looking for ways to put a girl to sleep. This intention can hide rape and even murder

From elzing to jacking: 7 trends that add headaches to relationships

From elzing to jacking: 7 trends that add headaches to relationships

Sometimes old problems in relationships are hidden behind new capacious names, but not only. There are also relatively new phenomena

Literature, films, parents: where do the attitudes that harm us come from

Literature, films, parents: where do the attitudes that harm us come from

All around - traitors, where he was born, he came in handy there - some negative attitudes can interfere with us all our lives. We figure out how to get rid of them

Why we screw ourselves up and how to stop doing it

Why we screw ourselves up and how to stop doing it

If the known ways to deal with intrusive thoughts don't help you to stop cheating yourself, try Metacognitive Therapy

What is emotional intelligence and why is it important to develop it from childhood

What is emotional intelligence and why is it important to develop it from childhood

Victoria Shimanskaya talks about the role emotional intelligence plays in a person's life and how you can develop it with the help of various exercises

10 things you should praise yourself for. Try it now

10 things you should praise yourself for. Try it now

You have many reasons to admire yourself, even if at first glance it does not seem so. Figured out what things to praise yourself for

What to do if you are too self-critical

What to do if you are too self-critical

Self-criticism in the optimal proportion will not hurt anyone, but when it turns into a problem, it needs to be addressed. How? By psychologist Amy Cooper Hakeem

How to live with your desires, feelings and emotions

How to live with your desires, feelings and emotions

Let's be honest with ourselves: we live in a society that is afraid of showing feelings. However, suppressing emotions can do us far more harm than we think

7 major mistakes that prevent us from developing habits

7 major mistakes that prevent us from developing habits

Waiting for quick results, not using triggers, acting haphazardly - these mistakes prevent us from acquiring new habits and changing for the better. Make sure you don't commit them

How to Get Rid of Stress: Evidence-Based Ways

How to Get Rid of Stress: Evidence-Based Ways

The life of a modern person is associated with stress - a serious obstacle to mental health. Today we will show you how to get rid of stress

7 common alcohol myths and scientific denials

7 common alcohol myths and scientific denials

Rumors that hard drinks kill the brain and coffee helps sober up are somewhat exaggerated - Lifehacker introduces you to the opinion of science on this issue

Cleaning and disinfection during the coronavirus: how recommendations have changed

Cleaning and disinfection during the coronavirus: how recommendations have changed

We tell you which hygiene rules for coronavirus still need to be followed, and which measures, according to new research, were excessive

How to organize a move to a new apartment without chaos and unnecessary nerves

How to organize a move to a new apartment without chaos and unnecessary nerves

You will need a lot of packing and bubble wrap and a note-taking tool. We figure out how to organize the move and not forget anything

15 things to spend money on

15 things to spend money on

Lifehacker tells how to save wisely and why sometimes it is better to pay more now so as not to overpay for a thing in the future

How to improve quality of life without increasing costs

How to improve quality of life without increasing costs

You can improve the quality of your life without moving to another country or changing your job for a more profitable one. Lifehacker shares tips on how to do it

How to set a price for a used item when selling on the Internet

How to set a price for a used item when selling on the Internet

Study the prices of analogue goods in stores and from your competitors, take into account the seasonality and other important factors and you can sell the item quickly and profitably

How to sell used things on the Internet so that they can be bought

How to sell used things on the Internet so that they can be bought

The life hacker compiled detailed instructions on how to sell things on the Internet without tormenting himself and potential buyers

What to do if you have nothing to pay on the loan

What to do if you have nothing to pay on the loan

In a situation where there is nothing to pay the loan with, the most important thing is not to panic. Consider options for solving the problem and actions that should not be taken

What to do if you receive an unnecessary gift

What to do if you receive an unnecessary gift

We figure out what to do if loved ones give you an unnecessary gift over and over again. And what to do so that the offensive situation does not repeat itself

How to stop throwing food out of the fridge: tips from Jamie Oliver

How to stop throwing food out of the fridge: tips from Jamie Oliver

With recommendations from a renowned chef, food storage is no longer a daunting task. It may even be possible to save what has already begun to deteriorate

5 items you shouldn't throw in the trash can

5 items you shouldn't throw in the trash can

You probably know how discarded batteries harm the environment. But there are other hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of separately

What to do with the paint remaining after the repair

What to do with the paint remaining after the repair

You can simply dispose of it as construction waste - but it is important to do this without harm to the environment. There are other ways to deal with unnecessary paint

10 strategies on how to find unnecessary things in the house and get rid of them

10 strategies on how to find unnecessary things in the house and get rid of them

Lifehacker's simple recommendations will help you find junk that you have already stopped noticing, and get rid of it once and for all

How to write a good ad and quickly sell a used item

How to write a good ad and quickly sell a used item

How to sell used items over the Internet? The main thing is to write your ad correctly. We will tell you how to do it so that you can find a buyer as soon as possible

Hidden payments: why you need to read what is written in small print

Hidden payments: why you need to read what is written in small print

Banks go to various tricks to disguise hidden payments in the loan agreement. You may end up paying too much. Be careful and don't be afraid to defend your rights

What to do if the bank imposes insurance

What to do if the bank imposes insurance

If you have ever had to take out a loan, then you know that the bank will try to impose insurance on you. We will tell you how to act so as not to overpay

25 thinking mistakes that cause us to make bad decisions

25 thinking mistakes that cause us to make bad decisions

Cognitive distortions are features of the brain that help us to survive, but sometimes they also work against us, forcing us to make the wrong decisions

15 ways to become more confident and successful

15 ways to become more confident and successful

Self-confidence, success, and happiness don't come by accident. This is your choice. This is a constant work on yourself. Here are some tips to help you stay on track

How to deal with burnout: 15 tips from psychologists

How to deal with burnout: 15 tips from psychologists

Very useful advice from the experts of the Center for Psychological Assistance "Vdokh", who run the Telegram channel "In order not to burn out"

Why can't we accept ourselves in any way

Why can't we accept ourselves in any way

Why do I compare myself to others? How to love yourself? How to accept yourself as I am? The answers to these and other important questions are in our article