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Paying for Chores: Reasons to Delegate Your Housework

Do you delegate your housework? Is paying for chores worth it? People are often reluctant to hire others to do their housework because it costs too much. This is for two main reasons. First, housework only seems expensive because it’s considered free female labor. Second, hiring a maid is worth the investment because it buys you back time to focus on more important tasks. Here’s why you should delegate your housework despite the costs involved.

What to Do If You Have No Purpose in Life

Do you feel like you’re drifting through life without any higher purpose or direction? How do you find meaning and purpose in a Universe that’s meaningless by design? Finding your purpose is crucial to living a fulfilled and meaningful life. If you have no purpose in life, you’ll feel empty, confused, and directionless, which can give rise to a host of psychological problems such as depression, addiction, and sensation-seeking, to name a few. Here’s why you need a sense of purpose and how you can find yours.

The Importance of Spending Time With Your Loved Ones

Do you struggle to find the time for your family? Why is it important to spend quality time with your loved ones? According to time management expert Laura Vanderkam, you should prioritize spending time with your loved ones by intentionally scheduling it in advance. Unless you schedule dedicated time to your relationships, you’ll likely prioritize more urgent activities and thus only spend your leftover time with your loved ones. Here are some tips on how you can spend more time with your loved ones.

How to Be Content With Life: 4 Tips From Steven Bartlett

Want to know how to be content with life? How can you achieve a consistent feeling of contentment? According to Steven Bartlett, many of us seek pleasure or happiness in life, but those feelings are short-lived. It’s important to learn how to be content with life to experience long-term satisfaction with what you already have, he says. Read on to learn Bartlett’s four tips for how to be content with life.

Laura Vanderkam: How to Make the Most of Your Free Time

Do you struggle to find the time for quality leisure? How can you create more free time in the day to spend on things you like? Many people struggle to find the time to spend on hobbies and fun activities. According to time management expert Laura Vanderkam, more often than not, the problem isn’t having any free time—it’s not being intentional about how you spend it. With this in mind, here’s how to make the most of your free time.

Tips for Writing a To-Do List That You’ll Actually Stick to

How do your write an effective to-do list? What tasks should you prioritize when writing a to-do list? Planning for and prioritizing your most important tasks a day in advance helps you start your day with clarity about where to place your efforts. A simple way to do that is to write a to-do list of the most important things you need to do. Here are some tips on how to write a to-do list that you’ll actually stick to.

How to Be Intentional With Your Time: Expert Productivity Tips

How can you fit a meaningful job, time with your loved ones, and leisure time into your schedule? Is there a way to find time to do everything and not die from burnout? Many of us would say that it’s impossible. But in 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, productivity expert Laura Vanderkam argues that you can have a full, satisfying life by managing your time intentionally. Here are some tips on how to be intentional with your time so you can be both productive and happy.

How to Develop Good Habits: 3 Helpful Tips

Do you want to know how to develop good habits? More importantly, how do you make sure you don’t fall off track once a habit is successfully established? When it comes to developing good habits, consistency is key: You must show up enough times for your brain to internalize a behavior and make it near-automatic. Once the habit is established, the work is not over: Maintaining healthy habits is an ongoing effort. Here are a few tips for increasing your chances of successfully starting and maintaining habits.

Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

How can you stop comparing yourself to others? Why is it so important to stop? According to Steven Bartlett, you can’t find happiness, love, and wealth by simply following three steps and a hack or two. In Happy Sexy Millionaire, he explains why the internet, social media, and algorithms have dazzled you into comparing yourself to others and why it’s important to stop. Keep reading for Bartlett’s advice on how to stop comparing yourself to others.

How to Spend Less Money: Tips for Cutting Your Expenses

Guaranteed Basic Income: Creating A Better Tomorrow

Are you an irresponsible spender? Do you often find yourself wondering where your money actually goes? Does your credit card bill often come as a surprise? Many people are guilty of overspending and living beyond their means. When you spend all—or more than—the money that you earn, you damage your long-term financial prospects. You could have put that money to better use by saving or investing it. With this in mind, here are a few tips on how to spend less money and become financially responsible.