Life Hacks Archives - Page 12 of 14 - The Outlier Model

Keep your eye on the goal

the goal, setting your goals, aim for your goal

CF / February 2nd, 2012 / No Comments

Imagine you’ve entered a train station. Suddenly, a train arrives, and hordes of people get off. They’re all heading towards you. You need to get on the train. What do you do? Some people might try to dodge incoming travelers and avoid them. Others might try to navigate around obstacles and avoid strollers and angry cell phone talkers. But chances are, you’re going...

Posted in: Life Hacks Tagged with: goal setting, how to, reaching your goal

Cutting down your hydro or electrical bill

cutting back, cutting back on bills, cutting back on expenses, hydro bill

CF / January 18th, 2012 / 3 Comments

When I received our hydro bill last month, I nearly had a heart attack. $160+ for two freaking months!? In all my apartment and condo-dwelling days, my bill has rarely exceeded $40 for two months. I called the hydro company to check in case there was a mistake but no… it was indeed $160 and change. Sigh. Photograph by jonlk, used under Creative Commons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonk/14002934/) There’s...

Posted in: Home, Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: bills, electricity, home renovation, hydro, weather proofing

The benefits of a second job

benefits of a second job, part-time job, side hustle

CF / January 16th, 2012 / 4 Comments

For many people, the thought of working more than they have to is an alien concept. But making more money is the easiest way to give yourself a financial boost, especially if it’s in a field that you enjoy or done during a time where you wouldn’t be doing anything anyways – you can even make money at parties! I’m working this Sunday at the the research centre. I’ve...

Posted in: Career and Work, Life Hacks Tagged with: dual employment, how to get a second job, why work two jobs, working a second job

Post-Christmas to-do list

CF / December 30th, 2011 / 1 Comment

I am sad to say that 2011 is almost over! Now that the busy holiday season is coming to a close, I’ve had some time to get things done around the house that have been on my to-do list. The time after Christmas is a great time to knock a few things off the list, especially tasks which are infrequent or sporadic in nature. Housekeeping At the end of the year when you are probably home during...

Posted in: Home, Life Hacks Tagged with: getting things done, holiday