Weekly Round-Up #250: Spice It Up In The Bedroom, Start A Podcast & How To Budget
In this week’s round-up we look at how you can spice things up in the bedroom, how you can start a podcast and 5 budgeting tips that will help you build your savings.
In this round-up we look at what might be killing the mood in the bedroom and apparently if you schedule your “intimate moments” in your calendar it can boost your romantic life! We also look at how you can decorate your bedroom to make it a fun, relaxing and functional space.
Everybody’s doing it – no, get your mind out of the gutter, I’m talking about podcasts! They’re all the rage at the moment and whether you’re looking for a podcast about your profession, comedy or trashy reality T.V shows you’ll be able to find one. If you’ve got something to say then follow Eduard Klein’s great guide on how to start a podcast, planning them out, where to host it and how to promote it.
And if you’re looking to save some extra money, there are some great budgeting tips that will help you save up for a holiday or just build up a rainy day fund.
Mood Killers Uncovered – What’s Killing Your Sex Life? – Mattress Online Blog
The study shows it’s the season for romance with 1/3 agreeing Christmas is the best time of year for sex, which was twice as popular as Valentine’s Day. But what’s turning the UK off? 40% of people surveyed say they’d refuse sex if their partner hadn’t done chores, and 40% blame tiredness for destroying intimate moments. Love Island could also be ruining your sex life as 20% say reality TV is the biggest passion killer. Social media might affect your sex life more than you thought, as 1/10 are more satisfied by likes than sex. It’s also time to give up those takeaways as 1/6 agree feeling too full and bloated is what’s most likely to stop them having sex.
How To Decorate Your Bedroom: A Handy Checklist – Original Bed Co
Redecorating your bedroom is always a daunting task. To help you organise your bedroom decoration project The Original Bed Co. made a checklist covering every aspect of the room. They’ve also taken the help of design experts to to give some tips to help you with your redecoration.
Tv Car Wind Tunnel Quiz – Select Car Leasing
One defining feature of iconic cars is their extremely distinct shapes, especially those known in pop culture. This got Select Car Leasing thinking, would it be possible to recognise some of the big screen’s most famous cars using just its outline of smoke?
How To Start A Podcast, Get More Attention And Make More Money? – Eduard Klein
Podcasts are a massively growing industry and will be a billion dollar industry by 2021. If you have a product, service or just something to say then a podcast is a must and this fantastic guide from Eduard Klein will tell you all you need to know from purchasing your equipment, hosting and getting advertisers.
The 2019 UK Financial Wellbeing Survey – Perkbox
Perkbox has released its 2019 UK financial wellbeing survey, highlighting the state of concern surrounding finances in the UK. The study of 1,139 employed adults revealed that money is the biggest cause of stress for employed adults, with over a quarter (27%) experiencing financial stress every single day. The top factors contributing to financial stress are ‘feeling behind financially compared to those around me’ and ‘feeling unable to reach future goals’ – these factors surprisingly came above issues such as ‘not being able to keep up with debts’ and ‘feeling limited in salary/career progression’.
How Riding A Bike Improves Your Life? – The Next Rider
We’re need to cut down on our carbon emissions so what better way to do that than hopping on two wheels? Not convinced? The Next Rider has a list of all the benefits – some which you might find surprising.
The Best Home Decor Ideas On A Budget – Roche Handle
Your house needs to be the best place to be. It should be a place where you yearn to be every time. One way of doing this is by incorporating the best home decor ideas for different rooms. However, you don’t have lots of money to execute those luxurious ideas, what should you do?
Top 5 Budgeting Techniques To Help You Save More Money – BPI Philam
Financial wellness can mean many different things for different people, but one thing is for sure: savings are a big part of it. Regardless of how much money you’re making, getting into the habit of saving allows you to have a comfortable life—one where you can do what you want because you are self-sufficient and fully prepared even for life’s uncertainties. As with other major goals, it may take some time before you hit your savings goals. The key is for you to be consistent and committed to saving money, which becomes easier when you practice proven techniques in budgeting and financial planning.
What Is Trello? And How To Get Started – Nine-To-Five Freedom
Trello is a “list-making” application based on the scheduling system for lean manufacturing called, Kanban. Really, Trello can be whatever you want it to be. Think of it like a digital whiteboard or collection of sticky notes – only a lot more useful. With Trello, you are able to organize, collaborate, and track thoughts, ideas, tasks, and goals, to name a few.
A Complete Guide To Effective And Successful Teamwork – Calibre Furniture
We hear the word ‘teamwork’ very often when discussing the modern workplace, but what exactly is teamwork, and why is it considered a better option than everyone working individually? The bottom line is if you want your business to succeed, and if you want to grow your brand into the future and create a working environment which your employees enjoy, then you need to focus your attention on encouraging a team-working space which pulls everyone together in a common aim.
15 Essential Oils For Sleep And Relaxation – SleePare
If you’re struggling to fall asleep then it might be the perfect time to try a little alternative medicine. I’ve been using lavender for years to help me drift off to sleep but did you know there are other essential oils that can help?
27 Employee Recognition Strategies (That Employers Should Use) – ViviPins
No company can keep its employees just by offering the incentive of payment. As humans, we all desire some sort of recognition, appraisal or ovation for a work well done. This is even more so for employees who work really hard. In this article, you will learn the right ways to give your employees recognition that they deserve. And the benefits it will bring to you, your employees and your organization at large.
The Benefits Of Power Napping At Your Day Job – Tommy John
In general, sleeping is considered an activity best kept at home and after hours, which makes sense: Home is where you tend to recharge and feel most comfortable. Your bedroom is also the setting you most likely associate with sleep and rest. But recent research suggests that getting in some shut-eye throughout your workday actually enhances productivity. We like to call it “napping” and it may be the secret to slogging off that foggy food hangover you’re dealing with.
Woman Explains A Lesser Known Symptom Of Depression And People Are Thanking Her – Bored Panda
One of the most discouraging parts of mental illness is when your thought processes don’t even make sense to you, but that doesn’t bring you any closer to overcoming them. That’s what writer M. Molly Backes describes in this Twitter thread about a symptom of depression that not everyone knows about, but many can relate to.
Have A Great Week
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Until next time, Stay Productive!
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