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Life Hacks: Is your calendar working for you...

...or is it the other way around? An optimal life is ruled by a schedule, we’re told. But life hacks began as an invitation to get creative, says Charles Assisi

A still from the series Ed, Edd n Eddy. Productivity guru David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, now has a book called Getting Things Done for Teens. Whatever happened to embracing unstructured time and learning to use it creatively, or simply goofing off?

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Updated on Jul 19, 2023 12:17 PM IST

ByCharles Assisi

Christmas beauty hacks: 5 easy make-up hacks you must try this festive season

Check out some amazing beauty hacks that are easy, time-saving, and will leave you feeling confident and beautiful this festive season.

Christmas beauty hacks: 5 easy make-up hacks your must try this festive season (Unsplash)

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Published on Dec 22, 2022 06:19 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

6 game-changing travel hacks that will help you save money

Don't wait until you're on vacation to think about how to minimize your travel expenses. Check out these game-changing travel hacks that will help you save money.

If you want to save rather than splurge, you're better off planning ahead. Saving money and travelling have always been counterparts and there are a few travel hacks that can definitely save a lot.(Unsplash)

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Published on Nov 29, 2022 05:03 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Getting pesky 3 pm sugar cravings? Here are some healthy hacks to beat them

It is not easy to quit sugar but not impossible. Here are a few hacks to outsmart your sugar cravings in a healthy and effective way

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Updated on Sep 21, 2022 05:14 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Are we ready for bots with feelings? Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Our smart devices already have a kind of consciousness. Before they evolve further, we need to formulate codes of conduct to regulate how they will interact with us, and each other.

In the 2008 Pixar film Wall-E, a robot that’s operated alone for centuries meets and falls in love with another bot, starting a relationship with serious implications for mankind.

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Updated on Dec 13, 2020 02:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Every step is part of the plan: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

On the running track, as in life, it’s vital to fix on a strategy and be prepared. But to really succeed at the things that matter, to stay the course, you must pay the price it commands.

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Updated on Nov 28, 2020 10:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Is there a good way to handle a toxic argument? Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

I plan to start laying down some ground rules — no personal attacks, zombie statistics or fake news. If these aren’t acceptable to all parties, I step away.

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Updated on Sep 18, 2020 07:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks by Charles Assisi: The sublime value of the daily ritual

To ease the stress of lockdown, it will be vital to replace the bridge of little habits that marked the start and end of a day.

Our days, nights and weeks fuse. Our markers of time have begun to erode.(Unsplash)

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Updated on Aug 23, 2020 01:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks by Charles Assisi: Winning the work-from-home war

Find ways to ease into your day, ask co-workers for space when you need it, delegate all you can to tech.

When I embraced working from home a few years ago, after the initial euphoria, I hit roadblocks too, says Charles Assisi. (Representational Image)(Unsplash)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2020 01:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: Be like Holmes, and Watson

As kids, we are a lot like the detective’s assistant - emotional and instinctive. As adults, we mustn’t lose all that to cold logic.

Children use the Holmes Method to observe things around them. (Representational Image)(Unsplash)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2020 08:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: How to work through failure

Covid-19 has given us an undeniable glimpse of the future. We must assume we will all fail at some point, and plan accordingly.

One of the many pieces of advice Peter Drucker offers deals with how to think about a plan to move ahead. (Representational Image)(Unsplash)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2020 09:09 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: All you who sleep tonight…

What happens when our two worlds — home and office — collide?

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Updated on May 31, 2020 08:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: Seeking beauty in the monotony of the lockdown effect

Because we’re fed on clichés such as ‘Strive to make every day a masterpiece’, it is inevitable that most of us feel despondent at times like these. Despite starting out with the best intentions, our days become monotonous because we’re locked down.

Seeking beauty in the monotony of the lockdown effect. (REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE)(Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 20, 2020 09:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Should you quit social media? Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

‘I've gone back and forth on this. Use it wisely, I’ve discovered, and you can use it well.’

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Published on Mar 07, 2020 07:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

How will you measure your life? Charles Assisi pays tribute to a mentor

Business thinker Clayton Christensen would say, ‘Create a strategy’; it sounds simple, but is so vital. Keep the purpose of your life front and centre - so many completely lose sight of this.

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Published on Feb 21, 2020 10:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

What superpower might you like to acquire? Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

My pick would be the superpower of being comfortable with being alone.

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Published on Jan 10, 2020 07:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Try a different ‘fresh start’: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Don’t resolve to live better in 2020; keep your eye on 2050 instead.

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Published on Dec 27, 2019 04:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

How to read a book: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Bill Gates reads 150 pages every day and retains most of it. We can, too.

Done right, reading should help you see patterns in the world around you that you would otherwise have missed.(iStock)

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Published on Nov 15, 2019 08:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

How much money does it take to be happy? Aim for the Enough Point, says Charles Assisi

It’s true what they say... too much of anything can be a curse. Studies have found that happiness levels actually dip as earning rise above a certain point.

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Published on Oct 18, 2019 08:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

To measure, or not to measure: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Whether you live by the meter or not, routine is a must

Some people believe progress can be measured in units.(Shutterstock Image)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2019 08:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Fools and their money...: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

How are there still takers online for tripe such as ‘masculinity lessons’?

What does it mean to ‘be a man’, and why are strangers suddenly so full of advice on the issue?(Shutterstock)

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Updated on Aug 10, 2019 04:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

What does your inner scorecard say: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Do you worry more about good reputation, or greater self-worth?

What are the goal to which you aspire? Is who you are dictated by what others think, or what you do?(Pexels)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2019 03:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

The futility of targets: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Our identity and self-worth are linked to the goals we achieve. Ironically, that is what binds us down as well.

The image of hundreds of humans jammed in a queue, waiting to summit Mount Everest, is to me an image of heartbreak.

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Published on Jul 12, 2019 05:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

The new, new drug peddlers: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

It’s no accident that you can’t set your phone aside for more than a few minutes. Companies are investing millions of dollars to make sure you stay hooked.

This image was posted on Twitter by @poisonaavi recently, tagged: ‘The “I don’t have time to read” starter pack.

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Published on Jun 29, 2019 06:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

The anatomy of a lover’s sulk: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

Sulking is thought of as a silly but the truth is, it should be celebrated. We only sulk with those that we trust will neither abandon nor stop loving us.

A statue by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869 – 1943).

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Published on Jun 15, 2019 06:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: The intimate lives of algorithms, by Charles Assisi

They can guess what we’re thinking, feel pain, and show signs of empathy. Where does that leave us?

The default voice on Amazon’s Alexa (above) and Apple’s Siri, which are powered by algorithms, is set to be that of a woman who can be “commanded”. But they’re not programmed to be total pushovers, as I recently discovered.

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Published on Jun 01, 2019 03:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: Where is your personal moral hazard, asks Charles Assisi

Everyone borrows to fund the present. But how much do you prudently borrow from the future? That is a troubling question.

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Updated on May 30, 2019 06:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

Life Hacks: The economic case for leisure, by Charles Assisi

That we must compete and compete hard to get ahead and stay ahead is what we are told. It is a toxic narrative.

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Updated on May 06, 2019 02:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByCharles Assisi

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Latest from life hacks

...or is it the other way around? An optimal life is ruled by a schedule, we’re told. But life hacks began as an invitation to get creative, says Charles Assisi

Check out some amazing beauty hacks that are easy, time-saving, and will leave you feeling confident and beautiful this festive season.

Don't wait until you're on vacation to think about how to minimize your travel expenses. Check out these game-changing travel hacks that will help you save money.

It is not easy to quit sugar but not impossible. Here are a few hacks to outsmart your sugar cravings in a healthy and effective way

Our smart devices already have a kind of consciousness. Before they evolve further, we need to formulate codes of conduct to regulate how they will interact with us, and each other.

On the running track, as in life, it’s vital to fix on a strategy and be prepared. But to really succeed at the things that matter, to stay the course, you must pay the price it commands.

I plan to start laying down some ground rules — no personal attacks, zombie statistics or fake news. If these aren’t acceptable to all parties, I step away.

To ease the stress of lockdown, it will be vital to replace the bridge of little habits that marked the start and end of a day.

Find ways to ease into your day, ask co-workers for space when you need it, delegate all you can to tech.

As kids, we are a lot like the detective’s assistant - emotional and instinctive. As adults, we mustn’t lose all that to cold logic.

Covid-19 has given us an undeniable glimpse of the future. We must assume we will all fail at some point, and plan accordingly.

What happens when our two worlds — home and office — collide?

Because we’re fed on clichés such as ‘Strive to make every day a masterpiece’, it is inevitable that most of us feel despondent at times like these. Despite starting out with the best intentions, our days become monotonous because we’re locked down.

‘I've gone back and forth on this. Use it wisely, I’ve discovered, and you can use it well.’

Business thinker Clayton Christensen would say, ‘Create a strategy’; it sounds simple, but is so vital. Keep the purpose of your life front and centre - so many completely lose sight of this.

My pick would be the superpower of being comfortable with being alone.

Don’t resolve to live better in 2020; keep your eye on 2050 instead.

Bill Gates reads 150 pages every day and retains most of it. We can, too.

It’s true what they say... too much of anything can be a curse. Studies have found that happiness levels actually dip as earning rise above a certain point.

Whether you live by the meter or not, routine is a must

How are there still takers online for tripe such as ‘masculinity lessons’?

Do you worry more about good reputation, or greater self-worth?

Our identity and self-worth are linked to the goals we achieve. Ironically, that is what binds us down as well.

It’s no accident that you can’t set your phone aside for more than a few minutes. Companies are investing millions of dollars to make sure you stay hooked.

Sulking is thought of as a silly but the truth is, it should be celebrated. We only sulk with those that we trust will neither abandon nor stop loving us.

They can guess what we’re thinking, feel pain, and show signs of empathy. Where does that leave us?

Everyone borrows to fund the present. But how much do you prudently borrow from the future? That is a troubling question.

That we must compete and compete hard to get ahead and stay ahead is what we are told. It is a toxic narrative.

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