6 Sites Which Will Change Your Life

Self improvement has never been easier than now. Whether you’re looking for tips to use your time more efficiently or make major life changes, there is a website, or several, for you. Here are some of our favorite websites.

Zen Habits – Leo Babauta is a self-made self-improvement guru whose site has become one of the most popular of its kind. From his posts on simplicity to productivity and organization to happiness, Leo’s writing connects with readers looking to improve their lives. Perhaps the best place to start your Zen Habits journey is his beginner’s guide.

lifehacker -  A favorite of geeks and productivity types alike, Lifehacker is packed full of useful tips utilizing the latest technology and trends and even such lo-fi fare as moleskines. Lifehacker is DIY for those not afraid to dive into new tech. Check out one of our favorite recent articles, The End All Guide to Getting Out From Under Your Office Crap.  Another favorite series of ours, is Ask Life Hacker, which gives lots of useful advice on common tech questions.

simple mom (and its sister sites) -  Described as Zen Habits with an apron, Simple Mom has exploded in popularity since its inception in 2008. With posts like How to Clean Your Hair Without Shampoo and 20 Indoor Activities for Kids Besides TV, Simple Mom has lots of great advice for a simpler and more fulfilling family life. Simple Mom has done so well, it has expanded its productivity tips to sister sites, each devoted to topics such as home schooling, food, organic living, and kids. These sites are packed with information to help you get the most out of life, whether a mom or dad.

Get Rich Slowly – A favorite of ours, this blog was celebrating frugality and simple living back when most people were still busy burying themselves in debt with bigger houses and more costly gadgets. With popular posts such as Eating Well on $1 a Day, GRS has shown that with a little creativity and a little sacrifice, you can get by on less than you thought and break free from the stranglehold of debt.

Dumb Little Man – With its tagline, Tips For Life, Dumb Little Man is chock full of useful content provided by both Jay White and his stable of proven writers and guest bloggers. Posts such as How to Discover Your Life’s Purpose, to 20 Tips for More Efficient Google Searches , to Nine Great Reasons to Drink Water and How to Form a Water Habit, Dumb Little Man has something for everyone.

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Lifestyle section – the Mayo Clinic is known across the globe for high quality health care. Their website is not only good for learning more about illness and disease, but is also packed with articles to help you stay healthy. You’ll find everything from healthy recipes for a variety of diets (low salt, heart healthy, diabetes and more) to tips on infant care all the way up to end of life care.

What sites do you read to learn more about leading a happy, healthy and productive life?

David Wright is an artist and writer. He writes with great heart and humor on Blogger Dad where he talks about his adventures as a father and husband.

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