Preparazione di Pasti in Sacchetti Facile e Veloce

Vi sono diverse ragioni per cui la preparazione dei pasti in anticipo può essere estremamente conveniente: Risparmiare tempo: si cucina, si fa la spesa e si lavano le stoviglie una sola volta Controllo della dieta: avere pasti strategici pronti aiuta a combattere la tentazione del cibo spazzatura Risparmiare denaro: acquistare in quantità è conveniente; si risparmia anche in trasporti e detergenti In particolare, questo articolo descrive un metodo di conservazione pratico e semplice da adottare, utile anche per periodi lunghi. ...

October 2, 2016 · 2 min · Andrea Azzola

Quick and Easy Meal Prep Pouches

Meal prepping in advance and quantity is beneficial for three main reasons: Save time: cooking, shopping, and washing dishes Diet control: a batch of strategic meals helps fight junk food Save money: buying in quantity is cheaper; fewer supermarket trips and less use of cleaning supplies Specifically, in this article I’ll explain how to prepare meals for several months using a practical technique that’s easy to implement. Meal Prep Pouches The advantage of meal‑prep pouches, as opposed to classic plastic containers, is the compact space and the reduced air inside (less air equals fewer bacteria). The less space our pouches use, the more we’ll be able to store and benefit without cooking again. ...

October 2, 2016 · 4 min · Andrea Azzola

Waking Up Early And Getting Things Done

Waking up early can be a simple and effective productivity technique. In fact, it’s one of the best approaches in my arsenal—here’s why. Draw from Willpower It’s 8 a.m.—not exactly early—but it’s Saturday and for me this is the proverbial “stay in bed.” Normally I wake up at 6 a.m., despite my job not requiring my presence before 9 a.m. At this hour I can deal with something for which, in the evening, I wouldn’t have the mental energy—like writing this post. ...

March 26, 2016 · 3 min · Andrea Azzola

A few handy Pomodoro Timer Apps for Mac and Windows

The Pomodoro Technique is a simple productivity method: Work 25 minutes on a well‑defined activity, no distractions Rest 5 minutes, or 15 minutes after 4 pomodoros Repeat Key benefits: Work with time: helps regulate work pace instead of focusing only on deadlines Eliminate burnout: ensures time to refocus; without a system, it’s easy to overwork Manage distractions: unrelated activities are deferred or scheduled into other pomodoros Work‑life balance: clear boundaries between work and free time make switching easier Here is a list of my favorite apps—in order of preference—for applying the technique on desktop: ...

March 27, 2014 · 2 min · Andrea Azzola

Humans and Multitasking

Multitasking means the capability of executing multiple tasks concurrently. The multitasking concept find its origins in the computer industry. Nowadays consumer computers, phones, tablets are perfectly capable of running multiple logics in the same time window, they’ve become so good at this that some company are already focusing toward the next big step, anticipatory computing (eg: Google Now). Assisted multitasking brings huge benefits in terms of productivity, some computations can be anticipated and so them results, which is a huge win for everyone. But other than devices, can, our brain, multitask? The answer is apparently, no. ...

January 30, 2014 · 3 min · Andrea Azzola