Lists for Life

How to have Successful New Years Resolutions

cjstott — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:01:10 +0000

1. Strike the word “more” from resolutions — goals should be quantifiable.
2. Pick something that sounds exiting — life is already full of drudgery.
3. Build leeway into your goal. (The 80/20 rule)
4. After crafting your list, remove a few so your efforts can be concentrated.
5. Add quarterly resolution reminders to your calendar.
6. Start now instead of waiting until the New Year.
7. Think Big – make your resolutions worth going for.

What was the most successful resolution you ever made?

List by Lists for Life contributor Stephanie Mitchell.

Reasons Twitter is Good for Bloggers

cjstott — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:25:56 +0000

Marketing of your blog
Interact with your readers
Get ideas for posts
Ask questions and get responses to help with posts
Links to other social media
Quickly build up a following
20-30% of people you follow will reciprocate
People link to your posts, and re-tweet
Micro-blogging to increase your post frequency
Strengthen your brand

Stop holiday emergencies before they start (To do today)

cjstott — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:30:51 +0000

1. Check all your prescriptions and refill as necessary

2. Restock cleaning and trash removal products

3. Schedule a hair cut

4. Clear out a space for temporary storage in your garage or basement

5. Get your oil changed and tires inspected

6. Balance your checkbook

7. Put a block of “me time” on your calendar each week

What can you do today to make the holiday month go more smoothly?

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List by Lists for Life contributor Stephanie Mitchell.

10 Guerilla Tactics To Promote Your Blog

cjstott — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:38:29 +0000

1. Use free press release sites
2. Post an article in other blogs as guest posts
3. Submit articles to sites like Squidoo and Buzzle
4. Use twitter, pownce or jaiku
5. Sign up with facebook and mySpace
6. Submit your site to specialized site directories
7. Wear a shirt or place a sticker on your car with your URL.
8. Create an ebook and give it away for free
9. Create a free blog or website template
10. Place a StumbleUpon, Digg or del.icio.us link at the end of all your blog entries

This is a guest list from Marco of Manilenio (check out the full post here)

Tips: Testing Trash for Treasures

cjstott — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:49:24 +0000

Before you throw something away, ask yourself:

Is it still usable?
Will it be better with a good cleaning?
Does it need a repair?
Can I fix or clean it myself?
Can a replacement part or accessory make the whole thing better?
Can something be removed to improve it?
Can it substitute for something else?
Does someone else need it more?
Is it recyclable?

What is your best trash to treasure story?

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List by Lists for Life contributor Stephanie Mitchell.

Top 10 Lists to Have

cjstott — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:08:37 +0000

Things to do today
General things to do
Waiting for
Things lent out to people
Someday/maybe
Goals
Personal Achievements
Wishlist
Ideas
Quotes

What lists do you keep?

Ways to Save Money (that don’t include the patronizing suggestion that you stop buying coffee)

cjstott — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:16:02 +0000

Keep your work wardrobe clean and pressed and your shoes polished so you’re less inclined to shop for new.
Buy at least one “cheater meal” when grocery shopping for a day you would be tempted to eat out.
Pick up pennies on the street to remind yourself that every effort counts.
Give 25% of your “stuff” away to charity. Separating out the junk well help you admire the gems.
Before tossing anything, do a mini-brainstorm as to how you can repurpose it.
Re-evaluate any projects you are planning that require spending to determine their necessity.
Stay home one weekend a month.

What tips do you have to save money?

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List is by List for Life contributor Stephanie Mitchell.

List of Most Popular Lists

cjstott — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:08:47 +0000

I am aware I haven’t posted a list for a while, I’ve been busy over at Lifestyle Project.
I did put an offer out on twitter for someone to take over the site, but unfortunately got no response.
I still get quite a few page view on this site (for something I don’t actively promote).
Thought you might find the rankings interesting.
Interesting to see what topics are more popular.
I am looking for more guest list submissions if you are interested, drop me a line.
Thanks for continuing to visit!

Title	Views
Get the Most Out of Twitter	166
5 Online GTD Applications to Consider	87
Signs you may be Over-Stressed	56
10 Things to Keep at Your Desk to Preve	37
Top iPhone Apps (free)	34
10 Things I’ve Learnt about Blogging	28
13 Ways to Stretch Expensive Foods	23
About	23
11 Reasons to Leave Work 30 Minutes (or	18
Lists for Life Guest List Guidelines (in	12
How To Be Your Best At A Job Interview	11
Things You Can Batch to Save Time	11
Principles of Thinking (and Achieving) B	11
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People	10
How to Live Frugally	9
Submit Your Own ‘Guest List’	8
5 Tips to Get The Most From Personal Out	7
Why Lists?	7
Contact	6
7 Useful Firefox Extensions	6
Make Food Go Further	5
5 Distractions at the Office	5
How To Get The Most Out of Your Workout	4
Reasons to Take a Holiday	4
What is ‘Lists for Life?’	1
Reasons to Swim for Exercise	1

13 Ways to Stretch Expensive Foods

cjstott — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:01:20 +0000

Add refried beans to taco meat
Mix diced potatoes or chickpeas with meat curries
Divide meats into smaller portions before storing (most cuts are significantly larger than 4 ounces)
Add cooked rice to hamburger patties and meatloaves
Supplement spaghetti sauce with diced tomatoes
Use smaller amounts of more flavorful cheeses in casseroles
Mix fancy greens with head lettuce for crunch and color
Turn juice into a spritzer with mineral water
Freeze a cup of wine for a later crock pot or stew (not good enough to drink but fine for cooking)
Save the odd bits of cereal for mix-and-match marshmallow bars
Blend “old” fruit into smoothies
Grind stale bread or crackers into crumbs and store in freezer or make bread pudding
Toss rotisserie chicken bones into the crock pot to make stock overnight

How do you make expensive foods go further?

This is a Guest List from Lists for Life reader Steph. Thanks Steph!

Reasons to Take a Holiday

cjstott — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:17:22 +0000

Change of scenery
Switch off from work / commitments
Broaden your mind
New Experiences
Try something new
Recharge your batteries
Give yourself time to think
You deserve it
The world is a big place, what’s going on elsewhere?
You come back refreshed
Helps you see what is important (and it’s not work!)

Why do you take holidays? (or not?)