Life is not as complicated as we think it is. In fact, we are complex. When we stop making mistakes and start doing the right thing, life will immediately seem much easier.

So, starting today...

1. Stop blaming yourself for unfinished work. Learn to be okay with it. Because if you haven't finished what you started today, don't think you're not good enough for it. This means that you want a better tomorrow, you want, perhaps, to take time for yourself. This is the only way you can live a fulfilling life. This means that you intend to heal your heart, expand your views.
2. Stop doing immoral things just because you know how to do it. Start being honest with yourself and with those around you. Do not lie. Be faithful. Radiate kindness. Do the right thing! This is the less difficult path in life. Honesty is the essence of your success. If you break this rule, your life will become much more complicated. Keep doing what your heart tells you, and then life will be easy and pleasant.
3. Stop meaning what you don't say. Start speaking clearly. Don't try to read the minds of the people around you, and don't demand that yours be read. Most small and big problems in a family, in a relationship with friends or in a business relationship start because of poor communication. Someone just wasn't clear enough.
4. Stop wasting time and money getting the most out of everything. Try to focus on quality. High quality always better than any amount. This applies to everything: your possessions, friends and experience. Truly "rich" people need less to be happy. You need to live a decent life, but not a useless one. Too many people buy things they don't need with money they don't have in order to impress people they don't know. Don't spend money to impress others. It's not worth living trying to fool yourself with the idea that wealth is measured material values. Manage your money wisely so it doesn't take over you.
5. Stop spending time with unpleasant people. Start spending time with nice, smart, purposeful people who are your like-minded people. Relationships should help you, not harm you. Surround yourself with people who have the qualities you aspire to have. Choose friends whose friendship you will be proud of. Spend more time with those you admire, who love and respect you, who brighten your day with their presence. Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. When you rid yourself of unpleasant society, it will be easier for you to become yourself. And being yourself is the easiest way to live life.
6. Stop changing people. Start accepting others with all their strengths and weaknesses. Most often it is impossible to change them and, in the end, it is rude of you. So save yourself from unnecessary stress. Instead of changing someone, it is better to provide support and take patronage.
7. Stop messing around and cut corners. Start avoiding future headaches by doing it right the first time. Always try your best. If today you do everything in the best way, then perhaps tomorrow you will be where you want to be. Why give less than 100%? Life is too short to live below your potential. If something is worth doing, then it should be done in the best possible way.
8. Stop procrastinating everything. Start taking action and making a change. More often than not, we prevent change and action when we need it most. The main thing is discipline. Putting something off until later only makes things worse. What we do not start today will not be completed tomorrow. And there is nothing worse than an endless toffee of unfinished business.
9. Stop worrying and complaining. Concentrate your attention on things that you can control. Those who complain the most do the least. When you worry, you only create an undesirable outcome with your imagination.
10. Stop this eternal drama. Start spending less time talking about problems. Focus on their decision. Stay away from people who want eternal drama and don't create your own.
11. Stop trying to be everything to everyone. Try to be everything to one person. It is impossible to help and please everyone. But even if you manage to make just one person smile, it can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but his own for sure.
12. Stop making promises you can't keep. Start promising less and doing more.
13. Stop blaming others. Start taking responsibility for everything that happens in your life. If you shift the blame to others, it will not lead to anything, it will only aggravate your difficulties. There are two options: either you master the problem, or it masters you. Choose. When you blame others for what is happening to you, you deny your responsibility. And this indicates a conscious relinquishment of power over this part of your life.
14. Stop acting without a plan. Start planning and working towards your main goals. Write a list of 3-5 points where you list your most important goals. What is important for you? What do you value the most? What do you most want to do in life? It is better when you have a plan, even if at first not quite accurate, than when you don’t have one at all. That is why you should every morning, waking up, clearly decide to whom and what you will dedicate this day. Because unlike other things like love, money, good health, hope and opportunity, time is the only thing that can't be taken back.
15. Stop confusing the two concepts of being busy and being productive. Start evaluating and tracking your progress. Being busy and being productive are two different things. The result is much more important than the time it took.
16. Stop trying to do everything at the same time. Start saying "no" more often. If you never answer “no”, you take on everything and never finish anything. In the beginning, you need to say yes to many things in order to define and set your goals. Later, you will need to say “no” to most things in order to focus on these goals. Once you set a goal, focus on one thing and do it well. Also leave space for professional interests. If you have appointments and things to do, don't pile them up. Leave some space between them, so you have room for contingencies. And then your day will not be so stressful.
17. Stop being useless just because you've always done it before. Start opening up for new positive changes. If you continue to do what you did, then you will receive the same that you received. We often live unplanned complex system Because we don't always think things through. If you find better ways completing tasks, you will be able to streamline your life. And this is simply necessary. Concentrate on one of the systems (for example, the system of cleaning, running errands, paperwork, Email etc.) and try to simplify it, making it more efficient and more logical.
18. Stop cluttering up your space. Start tidying up. Get rid of useless things, and then tidy up what's left. The clutter in your life or work can be distracting and contribute to stressful situations. Free space is like a blank canvas, available to use and create something beautiful. Get organized and get rid of everything useless, and your life will improve significantly.
19. Stop overloading your mind with useless information. Unsubscribe from useless email lists and news feeds, and turn off the television. Limit the time spent on Facebook, VKontakte, Twitter and other favorite sites.
20. Stop dwelling on the past. Start living in the present moment. When you start paying more attention to the present, you can simplify your life. This will help you stay on top of everything that's going on.
21. Stop thinking everything has to be perfect. Consider how much of the world is not done just because people are waiting for the right time, place and circumstance. If you wait for the best conditions, ideas and plans to start something, you will never achieve anything. A good idea without action is nothing at all. Keep the idea simple, but you need to start acting. Think about your next step.
22. Stop wasting all your energy on avoiding mistakes. Start learning from your mistakes, then smile and move on. No matter how smart you are, you will still make mistakes. Trying to avoid mistakes will only waste your time and make your life more difficult.
23. Stop making emotional decisions. Start stepping back a few steps to think things through. Don't let your emotions overwhelm your mental capacity. Stop and think before making decisions.
24. Stop being unhealthy. Start taking care of your body. Your sleep should be at least eight hours. A tired and hungry mind is in a state of stress, so it is less productive. Your health is your life, don't miss it. Eat right and exercise.
25. Stop holding on to relationships that don't suit you. Start looking for the right relationship for you. It is better to wait and give your hand to someone who will never let it go. If someone wants to have you in their life, they will always find a place for you. You don't have to fight for it. Remember, anyone can come into your life and tell you how much they love you. But only a special person will remain in your life and show how much he loves you. So stop. True love is worth the wait.
26. Stop living with hate inside. Let go of the hate. Concentrate on your future. If you hold back your anger and anger, only you will suffer from it. It is like holding hot coals in your hands and then throwing them at someone. But in fact, only you would get burned. If you want to forget someone and move on, stop hating that person. It is extremely difficult to forget the person to whom you feel hatred, because this feeling takes possession of parts of your heart. If you want to forget, let go of hatred and find peace in your heart. And remember that every time you hate something: people, situations, inanimate objects, etc. - they answer you the same. And that will only make your life harder.
27. Stop acting like you know everything. Accept the fact that there are many things you don't know about. Nobody can know everything. No one knows more than a tiny fraction of what is happening in the world. Why? Because the world is too big for one person to know everything. And most of what we know is just our vision of what is happening. The sooner you accept this, the sooner you will stop making unnecessary mistakes, and the sooner the doors will open for new opportunities in your life.
28. Stop giving away what you don't want to receive. Start using the golden rule: if you want love, give it. If you want friends, be friendly. If you crave money, provide great deals. It works. Believe me.

MARC CHERNOFF
Article translation

Have you ever sat with round eyes and realized with horror that today's affairs need at least three days, and even more things for tomorrow? If so, then you probably know that, according to the sandwich law, it is on such days that a wide variety of slips happen - heels break, children do not want to eat their favorite muesli, and it turns out that grandmother's cat needs to be urgently taken for a scheduled vaccination.

We bring to your attention a few simple tips that we hope will help you in such situations. And ideally, they will completely prevent their occurrence. After all, without them, agree, it's better?

Buy the same socks (especially true for husband and children). Just think - finding the right pair requires your time and attention every time you sort out the laundry or clean up the drawer. It is also very convenient if each family member has his own "sock" color - sorting is incredibly simplified.

Bring on duty outfits. In case you overslept or got up on the wrong foot, pick up in advance such combinations of clothes, shoes and accessories that you will be absolutely sure of. Ideally, it would be good to have several such sets in order to vary according to the situation and mood - "stunning", "most convenient", "inconspicuous", etc.

Freeze food. The whole family loves this soup, but cooking for 4 hours? Boil a large saucepan, and when it cools down, pour half into portion bags and freeze for the future. You can do this with most dishes and, generally speaking, provide your home with a very varied menu!

Buy products in advance. Going to the store in the evening after work is obviously a thankless task. In addition, if you are hungry, there is always a risk of buying too much and completely useless. Hang a notepad on the fridge and write down everything you need to buy as you go. By the end of the week, an impressive shopping list is formed, and with it you need to visit the supermarket at the right time. It has been tested many times: in this way, a lot of nerves, time and money are saved.

Make decisions quickly. How to spend the weekend, what to cook for dinner, what movie to watch - you can weigh the pros and cons for hours. And confuse, in the end, even more. If the solution did not appear immediately, then, most likely, the options are relatively equivalent. So, you need to either look for a third alternative - one that will cause unequivocal enthusiasm, or trust your intuition. As a rule, deep down we already know the answer, and it is easy to find out just by flipping a coin. If the result suits you, great! If inside you skipped a beat in disappointment, feel free to choose the second option.

Take care of contraception. Constantly remembering the question of protection is both exciting and tiring. Is it not enough that we have other worries? This is no longer necessary: ​​having put yourself an intrauterine hormonal coil, you can be absolutely calm all the time of its action. The minimum amount of hormones provides the maximum contraceptive effect. The system also protects the uterus from inflammation and is well compatible with breastfeeding.

Limit your perfectionism. Things don't have to be perfect. Nobody expects this from you. They need to be done well enough and spend a reasonable amount of time and effort on it. So just do it and move on to the next step! Everything is much easier than it seems.

Learn to say no. You have yourself; there are people dear to you; there are projects that you want to implement at all costs. All this takes time and attention. Learn to really separate important tasks(by the way, a good rest also belongs to them) from insignificant matters and burdensome requests. It is impossible to change everything and please everyone. So concentrate on the important and interesting, because your attention is a limited resource. And soon you will notice that other people begin to value it more.

Look at a difficult situation from the outside. Imagine it all happening in the life of an outsider. Why was he in this situation? What led to this? What can you advise him? After all, in fact, you are exactly the person who can make the best decision. Of course, others will gladly do it for you. But it is your decision that will be the most correct for your life. And if you still haven’t accepted it, it means that some internal restrictions interfere with it, and you need to abstract yourself from them for a while.

Sort things. Get a table of 4 cells - "important / urgent", "important / non-urgent", "unimportant / urgent", "unimportant / non-urgent" - and develop the habit of putting ALL things there. If the task has a specific deadline, it should be marked with a bright color. And do not forget to move a non-urgent task to the urgent category in a timely manner.

Gradually you will notice that if you start early and "voluntarily", then things become somehow easier. This is because you can plan them according to your mood, as well as combine them with daily activities. And a sudden force majeure (and where without them?) will no longer unsettle you.

I present to you a selection of useful tips that will make your life easier. We read and are not lazy - we apply.
1. How to tear off the price tag without leaving a trace on the product?

Surely, any of us bought a thing on which a price tag or a barcode was glued tightly in the most inappropriate place. Let's remember how embarrassing it feels to give a gift with a price tag glued on it, but it's better than a damaged gift wrapping! So, we need boiling water or a regular hair dryer - hold the place with the glued price tag over steam or in front of a hot stream of air and tear off the price tag immediately!
2. Unusual properties of toothpaste

- Relieves irritation from insect bites, cuts and blisters.
- Eases pain from burns.
- Allows you to hide skin imperfections. Accelerates the healing process of damaged skin after removal of acne on the face.
- Allows you to clean your fingernails to a shine.
- Helps smooth hair. Gel toothpastes are hair gel.
- Helps to get rid of corrosive smells of garlic, fish, onions.
- Removes stubborn stains from clothes and carpets.
- Tidy up dirty shoes.
- Removes stains from colored pencils and felt-tip pens on painted walls.
- Cleans silver jewelry to a shine.
- Removes scratches from computer disks.
- Suitable for cleaning instrument keys.
- Removes bad odor from baby bottles.
- Cleans burnt metal and cast iron surfaces.
- Prevents swimming goggles from fogging up.
3. If the soup is too salty


A piece of sugar is dipped into it on a spoon. As soon as the sugar begins to dissolve, the spoon is removed - the sugar absorbs the excess salt.
You can also wrap some flour or rice in a rag and boil it in the soup. Flour and rice also absorb salt. You can put a raw whole potato in the soup, and take it out after a few minutes.
4. If you are going on a trip in a reserved seat car

Keep in mind that when buying a ticket, it is always better to know the number of seats in the car from the beginning, so as not to get into an unpleasant situation, for example, if you are placed next to the toilet ...
5. How to remove rust from laundry
Old rust on linen can be removed with salt dissolved in lemon juice. To do this, moisten the stain with lemon juice, sprinkle with a thin layer of salt and leave for a day, then rinse.
6. If you don't have a toaster, don't worry!

You can make a hot sandwich with an iron!
- Put the iron on heat. The best temperature is for woolen ironing, so turn the temperature switch to "wool".
- Spread a little butter on the top of the top slice and the bottom of the bottom slice of bread. Less than for a regular sandwich. The more evenly the slices are cut from the loaf, the more evenly they will fry. Between the slices put a piece of fragrant cheese.
- In order not to have to wash the iron or shirt from butter and cheese, it is better to tightly wrap the sandwich with food foil or paper.
- Put the bundle on the board (the cutting room will be more convenient than the ironing one) and press the iron against it for thirty seconds. Then turn over and do the same procedure.
- A hot sandwich cooked with an iron is ready!
7. How to identify frozen potatoes?

In order not to get into trouble when buying - blow on a potato. If dust flies from it, then the potatoes are not frozen. If the dust does not fly - frozen potatoes.
8. Be unique

9. How to make the morning cheerful?

Usually the morning starts with a boring alarm clock, which brings nothing but the disappointment of a quickly ending sleep. And how I wanted to get up cheerful, and even in a good mood. It's simple, you just need to apply the elementary life hack "peppy morning".
The life hack is simple, but very useful exercise for eyes. You need to start from the very beginning of the morning, when the realization of the inevitability of the end of sleep has already come, and things have not moved on. So, before you get out of bed, you must: close your eyes tightly, squeezing your eyelids. It is necessary to stay in this position until the eyelids themselves relax, usually 12-15 seconds.
After applying the “cheerful eyes” life hack, you will completely get tired of sleeping, the morning will become cheerful and cheerful))
10. Life hack in Russian: if there are no skewers

11. Fresh ink stains on clothes are quickly reduced by milk.

12. If you are robbed at an ATM

If you are being robbed while withdrawing money from an ATM, do not resist. Just dial your PIN in reverse. For example, instead of 1234, dial 4321. As a result, the machine will secretly notify the police and eject the money, but it will be tightly clamped by the dispensing device, as if “stuck”.
This feature is available in all ATMs, but not everyone knows about it. Tell your friends, someone might find it useful.
13. Sudden breakdown? Feet become wadded? - Eat a green apple! It includes a large amount of carbohydrates and iron - these substances will lift you to your feet!

14. How to cook "anti-sushi"

For such a simple and tasty snack you will need:
- soft bread
- soft cheese (like Philadelphia)
- ham
- cucumbers
- carrot
Very convenient for office and "field" holidays, no appliances are needed. You can change the filling at your own discretion.
15. You are unlikely to need a calculator anymore

16. Do-it-yourself cat house

17. Blanket))

18. The idea for a battery in the nursery

19. How to cook crispy and delicious chips in the microwave

You will need:
medium potatoes (2-3 pcs)
spices (to taste)
salt (to taste)
Cut the potatoes into circles or slices as thin as possible. Lay the potato slices in a single layer on baking paper (parchment). Paper can be slightly greased with butter. If desired, you can salt the potatoes, add spices to your taste. Turn on the microwave at 700 W, cook for 3-5 minutes. It all depends on your microwave. As soon as you see that the surface of the slices has become slightly brown, immediately remove and transfer to paper towels. But not before, otherwise the chips will not crunch. Repeat this process until you run out of potatoes. Bon appetit!
20. Toothache? Hack her!

There are 2 points on the left and 2 points on the right where the nerves fit so that, while doing a circular massage, you can short time for a while (usually not less than half an hour, sometimes even half a day or a day) will get rid of a toothache. In the picture: Blue circle - approximately there, look for the nerve of the upper teeth. The red circle is the lower teeth.
21. Here is such a sandwich))

Our lives get better when we gain valuable experience and make the necessary changes. But, often it takes a lot of time to get your own experience. That's why, wise people prefer to learn from the experiences of others. Here are 10 wise tips to help you make your life better.

1. Never play a part in front of anyone., trying to seem better than you are or fit the environment. In fact, people are wired to judge you whether you're playing or being yourself. Therefore, just relax - those who are ready to accept, respect and love you will do this, even if you show your whole set of shortcomings.

2. Don't prioritize work in your life over rest.. Of course, we all know that those who work well have a good rest. But, in fact, this principle works the other way around. Those who know how to rest and restore their strength work effectively.

3. Don't be afraid to try new things is the key to success. If you want to change your life, it means that you are not satisfied with what you have and it is worth trying something new. Not necessarily something new will be good, then you should just give up and move on, continuing the search. Without trying new paths, you will not leave the old place that does not suit you.

4. Don't prejudice people. Even if you think that you are well versed in them and see through, you may be wrong. Believe, hope for the best, try not to pay attention to the negative aspects, and note the positive qualities. Thanks to this attitude, people will strive to show themselves with you only from the best side.

5. Never do anything to spite someone.. Your efforts, energy and time will be wasted. Remember, deeds done out of spite will never bring good. If you are driven by feelings such as resentment, anger, anger, disappointment, then you are controlled by negative energy. And she can't do anything good. As Einstein said, everything in this world is driven by energy, and this is not philosophy, but physics. Therefore, there is nothing supernatural in this. Check your motives from time to time, and you will be able to direct your life energy to creation, and not to destruction.

6. Don't participate in people's discussions- gossip fills our soul with negativity, takes away peace and spoils relationships with other people. Every person is free to live the life they want. Gossip and discussion of other people's lives leads to the fact that we remove the focus from our own. Learn to firmly refuse anyone who wants to tell you another juicy story or details of the life of a friend or stranger.

7. Get rid of expectations for people Just don't expect anything from them. Perceive each person not because of what you expect from him, but on the basis of what he does. This will save you a lot of frustration. No one in this world owes us anything, and only one hundred percent acceptance makes our relationship with others harmonious.

8. Leave a small amount of time every day to take a break, look back and delve into your thoughts. Such pauses help to better understand life and understand what is really happening. Minutes spent alone with ourselves make our life better, help us open up, guide us on the right path. Constant haste and fuss often lead us to a point where we realize that we are not going where we want to go at all.

9. Rethink your relationship with time. In fact - we always have very little of it. Often we spend it on little things that are completely unnecessary, that do not make our life brighter, happier, better. Appreciate every second and start being conscious of what you spend it on. Understanding the value of time will remove everything superfluous from your life.

10. Review your fears and realize that they are of no use to you. Don't let fear dictate your actions. Most of our worries and fears are meaningless. We fear what will never happen. Some fears protect us from dangers and mistakes - here it is important to distinguish between a fear that needs to be conquered and a fear that simply keeps us from harm.

YouDo service experts have revealed the secrets of how to easily and quickly cope with everyday affairs.

Housekeeping and housekeeping:

1. If the sink in the kitchen is slightly clogged, do not rush to call a plumber. Food blockages can be pierced by yourself in five minutes. Pour two to three tablespoons of baking soda into the drain and pour a glass of table vinegar. Give foam away chemical reaction get off and flush the drain big amount hot water from the tap.

2. To keep vegetables fresh longer in the refrigerator, place a clean, dry waffle towel in the bottom of the container. It will absorb excess moisture and extend the shelf life of products.

3. Did you accidentally get powder on your shirt collar? Don't rush to change. Apply some shaving cream to the stain and remove it after a minute with a damp cloth. Another secret:

white wine neutralizes stains from red! Keep this in mind if you accidentally spill red wine on your clothes during a party.

4. Removing your pet's fur from furniture can be quick and easy if you have rubber gloves around the house. Just put them on your hands, wet them with water and walk on the surface. All the hair will collect on the gloves, and it will just be washed off.

5. If you accidentally salted soup or sauce, do not rush to pour it out and start cooking again.

Place a raw, peeled potato in a saucepan and let sit for five minutes. It will soak up the excess salt.

If this is not enough, add some boiled water to the dish.

6. Cleaning a pomegranate is quick and easy. Cut the peel around the perimeter and break the fruit into two parts. Place the half on a cutting board, seed-side down, and tap the skin vigorously with a spoon for ten seconds. Do the same with the second half. The pomegranate is ready to eat!

Beauty and health:

7. If you are regularly late,

write a playlist that matches your optimal morning get-together time.

You will quickly memorize the order of the tracks and, having heard the penultimate melody, you will understand that the time has come and it's time to leave.

8. You can save time on drying your manicure by putting your hands in a container of cold water. This will almost double the drying time of the varnish.

Household repairs:

9. If the scissors are dull, and you need to sharpen them urgently and without special tools, ordinary foil will come to the rescue. Fold several sheets and cut with scissors. The blades will become sharper!

Computer help:

10. If you accidentally write a letter or a long message with the Capslock button pressed, just highlight the "problematic" fragment and press Shift+F3. You don't have to rewrite!