{"id":39787,"date":"2022-03-06T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=39787"},"modified":"2022-03-09T13:13:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T20:13:14","slug":"make-better-decisionsgmail-label-tipone-helpful-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/make-better-decisionsgmail-label-tipone-helpful-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Make better decisions\/Gmail label tip\/One helpful idea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ten science-backed ways to make better decisions<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re facing a tough decision and can\u2019t make up your mind, try some of the\u00a010 pieces of advice<\/a>\u00a0from this 2007\u00a0New Scientist<\/em>\u00a0article. One tip I found especially interesting: \u201cresearchers found that sad people took time to consider the various alternatives on offer, and ended up making the best choices.\u201d My takeaway from that is to avoid making a major decision when I\u2019m elated. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Quickly apply labels in Gmail<\/strong>
\nIt took me way too long to discover how to quickly apply labels in Gmail. I used to apply custom labels to emails by using the drop-down menu \u2014 usually one by one. Then I figured out that if you have your labels set to show in the left panel, you can drag and drop messages into them, or vice versa \u2014 I drag the labels into my emails as I go through my inbox. Here\u2019s a\u00a0how-to on using drag and drop in Gmail<\/a>. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

One helpful idea sent weekly<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m a big fan of Clearer Thinking and have\u00a0recommended several of their tests and newsletter before<\/a>, and Spencer Greenberg, the social scientist behind Clearer Thinking also has a weekly newsletter that I click on as soon as it hits. Each week, he sends out \u201cOne Helpful Idea\u201d and it\u2019s short and sweet and it makes me feel smart. This week\u2019s helpful idea was:
\nMany have made the argument that trying not to think about something makes us think about it more. As proof, they say: \u201cTry not to think about a white bear. Gotcha!\u201d But the way to not think of a white bear is not to \u201cnot think about a white bear\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s to think about a red plum.<\/em>
\nYou can\u00a0view all the past issues and subscribe here<\/a>. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Zipper pen and pencil case<\/strong>
\nI bought a\u00a0Lihit Lab pencil and pen cases<\/a>\u00a0a couple of years ago and my daughters, who both like to sketch, were envious. I bought them each one of their own. It neatly stores up to 14 pens and has additional mesh pockets for erasers, sharpeners, and other small items. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Puzzle room fun<\/strong>
\nI completed my third escape room this week and it is now my favorite group entertainment. Better than a concert, or going bowling. You enter a series of elaborately decorated rooms that are packed with puzzles that your group needs to collectively solve before going further. Collaboration is more important than genius. I find it tons of exhilarating fun. Most rooms take an hour to an hour-and-half.\u00a0EscapeRoom<\/a>\u00a0is a directory of 6,000 escape rooms around the world, with summaries and prices, and where to find one near you. I am biased, but\u00a0Palace Games<\/a>\u00a0in San Francisco are rated among the top 3 best escape rooms in the world, and are worth a trek to play them. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Free stuff<\/strong>
\nOn my browser I keep bookmarked the Free Stuff page on\u00a0Craig\u2019s List<\/a>, set to my locale (Location > For Sale > Free). I look there first when I need something. Almost everything will pass through sooner or later \u2014 from vintage bath tubs to cardboard moving boxes to baltic plywood. Yours for the hauling. It\u2019s best if you can give it a few weeks or more to find what you want. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

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