Modern Inventors: Making Everyday Items More Useful

The future never comes bundled into little packages that the world can tear open and access immediate transformation. Growth is a lengthy process that requires years of development. It also takes the contribution of geniuses all over the world who not only foresee the profound difference those small improvements can make, but also have the ingenuity and passion to create those changes. Here are just a few examples of small inventions that are impacting the way we live in a huge way.

 

Quirky Pivot Power Creative Outlet

No more days of staring at that useless socket, the one you just can’t seem to squeeze your over-sized AC adapter into. The Quirky Pivot Power Creative Outlet contorts into a number of squiggly shapes in order to ensure you have enough space to meet all your electronic device needs. After being imagined by Jake Zien, the product was picked up by tech start-up, Quirky, and is now helping ordinary households eliminate their electrical appliance woes.

 

Hourglass Traffic Light

The worst part about a traffic light, one that has you sitting for what seems like ages with your foot pressed against the brake pedal, is not knowing how long you’ll have to wait before it finally turns green. Thanks to Thanva Tivawong, those days may soon be history. The hourglass traffic light allows you to see exactly how much time you have to wait before you can get on your way.

 

XBox Controller with Vape

Playing video games can get stressful. Just ask any serious gamer who has reached the end of Battlefield 3. If you’re a smoker, something to take the edge off may have been the one thing video games were always missing.

And if you’re playing online and can’t step away, don’t worry. Tropical Vapes has got you covered, thanks to the ingenuity of one of its employees and their vape mod technology. The device is activated by the controller’s right trigger and can be clicked on or off, at will, providing gamers with instant satisfaction.

 

The Coolest Cooler

For campers, travel junkies, and tailgaters, Ryan Grepper’s all-purpose cooler is nothing short of a miracle. The product breaks the rules of cooler design, performing all the tasks an ice chest was never supposed to. The most important benefit of the Coolest Cooler is its ability to save space and help you cut down on the need to haul items to and from your vehicle.

In fact, one trip may be all you need to get you to wherever the fun awaits. This amazing cooler comes equipped with power for charging devices and operating on-board appliances like the blender and music player. On top of that, it’s contains multiple compartments that provide a wealth of useful storage.

 

Copenhagen Wheel

Named after a city where cycling is embedded into the culture, the Copenhagen Wheel is a bold new innovation that that will change the way people view transportation. Although generally regarded as a sweat-inducing workout, people may start to consider it as a viable method of transportation and eventually a replacement, in certain instances, to the automobile.

The invention was brought to life by a group of MIT students and is now a part of Super Pedestrian, the team’s start-up company. Although pedaling with the Copenhagen Wheel feels like a normal bike ride, it adds up to 10 times the power of typical bikes without the need for any buttons or switches. This allows you to travel greater distances without exerting too much energy, and it’s perfect for riding to everyday destinations, such as work or school, where most would prefer not to arrive drenched in sweat.

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Habits to Pick Up to Feel Good Everyday: Posture, Breaks And Hydration

It takes around 66 days to develop a new habit, and it requires that you make daily efforts to engage in whatever new behavior or action you’re trying to pick up and perform automatically. We only have one life to live, and it’s important that the habits we do pick up are good ones. While some such as biting your fingernails have minimal negative effects, there are others that decrease our overall quality of life and well-being. However, when you make the conscious effort to pick up good habits, you can reap a lifetime of positive benefits, and there are a few habits you should pick up on to feel good every day.

Cut Soda and Drink Water

With little effort, we can enjoy a cold soda or uplifting energy drink. However, these beverages are full of additives that can cause tooth decay, fat buildup, and more. It’s recommended that the average person drink eight cups of water per day. This may seem excessive, but it’s the amount of water you actually need in order to operate at your maximum capacity.

When you fail to get the necessary water amount, your body goes into storage mode. This storage comes in the form of water that adds body weight and can make you appear larger than you actually are. Don’t be surprised if, during the early stages of your increase in water intake, you expel large amounts of water as waste. This is just the body ridding itself of its storage since it’s now getting what it needs to stay healthy.

Be Aware of Your Posture

Let’s face it. We encounter many challenges and responsibilities each and every day, and there’s a lot on our minds. From the moment we wake up, we have to make decisions, and our brains are constantly engaged. Therefore, it can be difficult to continually focus on your posture. Most of us are aware that poor posture can cause us to look sluggish, but what many don’t realize is that there are some more serious consequences to long-term poor posture such as:

• Long-term pain and discomfort due to changes to the spine
• Exacerbation of cardiovascular issues
• Poor digestion
• Development of varicose veins
• Back pain

There is a solution that can help you assume and maintain proper posture without even having to think about it. Posture correctors are devices you wear under your regular clothing, and it works to properly align the spine during the course of the entire day comfortably. This effectively helps you develop the right habits when it comes to your posture. There are a variety of products on the market with varying degrees of quality, and it’s a good idea to read reviews so you can find the best posture corrector for your unique needs.

Switch Up Your Breaks at Work

It’s beneficial that we take regular breaks from our work to allow our brains the chance to rejuvenate, thus making employees more productive. However, just how do you utilize your time? If you’re like most people, you’ll spend your break or lunch hour in a sedentary position such as at a desk or table.

A great habit to pick up is to incorporate some sort of exercise into this time. Not only will it give you a chance to stretch your legs and possibly get some fresh air, but it also has a number of health benefits. Depending on where you work, you may have to get creative, but just a few ideas to consider include:

• Taking a brisk walk around the block
• If you have enough time, signing up for a noon fitness class. Many only last 30 minutes and can be easily worked into an hour lunch break.
• Simply standing while you eat lunch rather than sitting

Living the Quality Life You Deserve

We only have a limited time on this earth, and most of us have the desire to do what we can to live ours to their fullest. However, little things you do every day can hinder your success in the achievement of this goal. Only you hold the power to turn the power of habit in your life into a positive one. While it does take consistency and determination, anyone with the desire to do so can develop these good habits. Once you have gotten to the point where you do these things automatically in your life, you can enjoy the many benefits they produce for years to come.

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Do You Really Need To Blog Everyday To Get Results?

If you want to get your blog noticed by Google and the other search engines, do you really have to blog everyday? When I started my first blog a few years back I remember reading somewhere that if you wanted to get your blog ranked on the search engines, you only had to write and publish a blog once per week.

For whatever reason, the once-a-week schedule for writing new content to your blog was considered ideal. It would keep Google happy, and I would receive a lot of traffic.

Keeping The Search Engines Happy

So I figured that if I published once a week, 52 pieces of new content on my blog each year would keep the search engines happy, and I would be rewarded with lots of traffic. But it didn’t quite work out that way.

I soon learned that Google does reward and send traffic to blogs that regularly provide fresh and up to date content. “Yikes”, I thought, “That means more than once a week –  I’m going to have to blog everyday! I won’t have time for anything else”.

Quality Over Quantity

However, Big G wants quality over quantity. If you need proof, take a look at successful and well-known bloggers Neil Patel and Pat Flynn.

They both began blogging by posting regularly. They would send out posts of 400 to 600 words a couple of times each week. And they were reasonably successful. But then they began publishing blog posts of 1,500 to 2,000 or more words on an less regular basis and things really took off for them. They now each have very successful and profitable blogs in their niche.

Delivering Value

So does that mean that you don’t have to blog everyday? You can blog pretty much whenever you want just so long as your post has lots of words. No, not at all.

Successful bloggers like Neil Patel and Pat Flynn spend a lot of time producing a blog post. They may only post a few times a month but each post delivers so much quality content that their readers don’t need to go anywhere else for information about that particular blog post’s subject matter.

What’s The Secret For Blog Post Frequency?

There isn’t a secret formula for blog frequency. You don’t have to blog everyday. But you do need to publish quality content. One outstanding value-packed post published every month does much more for your business and your reputation than 4 or 5 weekly blog posts that are just full of fluff and filler.

Don’t stress out if you can’t blog everyday or get too concerned how often other bloggers are publishing content. Creating additional stress over something you have no control over is not going to help your business. Do keep an eye on your competitors, but remember that they may have more financial capital to spend on freelancers or out-sourced writers than you do. You can’t fight a budget that is bigger than yours. Always publish the best quality content you can, do what you can do, and do it consistently.

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