Here Are Some Things You Can Do To Seem Smarter

The Key To Confidence Is DIYA new survey finds those who’ve finished DIY projects around the house say it boosts their confidence, happiness and satisfaction. For 86%, completing a home-related DIY task makes them feel accomplished and that feeling sticks around for six weeks afterward.Seeing a friend succeed with a tricky household job gives 63% of those polled the guts to give a harder project a try.But people know their limits and are afraid to take on intimidating DIY projects like installing flooring or carpeting (41%), caulking or sealing a tub (41%), repairing drywall (38%) or projects done by interior design pros (28%).That doesn’t stop the average person from hoping to finish three DIY projects by the end of the year, and an ambitious 20% hope to complete at least five.Simple Skills That Make You Seem Much Smarter Than You AreA post on AskReddit asks, “What skill makes people instantly assume you’re way smarter than you actually are?”Thousands chimed in with the things that impress enough to make someone think you’re practically a genius, including “Learning a few words in a few different languages.”“Knowing keyboard shortcuts and basic computer tricks,” and “Grammar” also help make you seem brilliant.⠀These Six Hobbies Will Make You Happier And SmarterWhen you were growing up, you probably had some hobbies you loved to do. Now as an adult, likely working full-time, it may feel impossible to have a hobby. But let us tell you - it’s just as important now as an adult to have hobbies as it was when you were younger.Painting or drawingLearning to play an instrumentGardeningImprov theaterCreative writingCookingSecond Date UpdateEric called us about Paloma. They met on Match. They both have and love dogs. They agreed to meet at a dog park in San Mateo. Eric said it was playful, fun, and Paloma’s dog seemed to love him. But after that, she ghosted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.