Hack the Day

One day (this Monday) I felt like jinxed - plenty of unfortunate coincidences, one after the other, tens of minor ingredients adding up to the classic recipe for a bad day. I was angry, furious. I know, sh*t happens, but I hate it when it happens all at once. Maybe Karma has something to do with it or it could be just God’s way to show us he still exists.

Then I remembered an article I had read over here: people who smile get happier, even against their will. Our brain is so used to associating the feeling with the gesture that it actually works both ways.

Angry as I was, I forced myself to smile. And, against all odds, it worked: I instantly felt better. Like magic.

So, yes, here’s the magic tip - whenever you feel down, just SMILE! Doesn’t matter what you’re thinking of. Just smile.

That’s it. The single best happiness tip.

Enjoy

It’s been a couple of years since I had my last university exam, but I still remember a thing or two from it - especially from the exam season(the rest of the time I was working or simply skipping classes). My girlfriend, on the other hand, is right now in the heat of her summer finals. This collection of tips on how to study better for your exams is dedicated to her and to all the readers out there who still need to pass an exam or two once in a while.

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No matter how smart you are, there’s always place for improvement. While the subject has been covered by LOTS of blogs, and although we really can’t add anything new, there’s always place for a quick “Best Tips” and “Best Resources” roundup list

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