Will Paper Make You More Productive?

Paperless environment is the wave of the future. We’ve heard for years especially during this time of information age.

While this may sound like a good thing, the truth is, in some cases, paper actually makes you more

productive. Really? According to several studies, when you use a pen and paper it stimulates cells at the base of the brain called the reticular activating system (RAS). Using paper literally can make you more creative, which leads to being more productive. Here are three areas where you should consider using paper.

Paper is ideal for the early stages of a project

When you are just starting a project, paper can help you sort out all of the tasks you want to accomplish. In most cases, an outline or mind map is ideal when brainstorming. Sure, there are mind-mapping tools and applications available, but it feels more natural to do these activities in an analog fashion. Once the mind

Don't Throw Your Newspaper!

When newspaper pile up. I sell them (junk shop etc) and that's it. I recently learned however, from a good friend, that it can absorb all sorts of moisture and unwanted odors found in shoes and vegetable drawers.

Here's some uses:
1. Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal

it, and let sit overnight.
2. Wipe away tough streaks on glass. Use newspaper with cleaning fluid to clean mirrors and windows.
3. Dry shoes. Place crumpled paper in them overnight.
4. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature. It works with avocados too.
5. Preserve antique glass. Some older frames have finishes on the glass that can be damaged by cleaning solutions. Remove smudges by