Christmas dinner in Toronto - need some crazy recommendations for something out of the ordinary. [more inside]
posted by rmm on Dec 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Why do I feel compelled to seek distractions while working, and what can I do to stop it? Time management/personal productivity filter. [more inside]
posted by Dukat on Nov 10, 2009 - 16 answers

In need of human distractions. Help me stop taking it out (mentally) on my boyfriend and other friends. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2009 - 12 answers

[WinXP] How can I create a separate user account that is completely separate from the main admin account? I.e. doesnt share the same programs, settings, etc [more inside]
posted by Jimmeh on Mar 17, 2009 - 4 answers

So I just broke up with somebody I've been dating for several years. For the next few months I want to keep busy, improve my health, and do some things with my spare time. I'm thinking nanowrimo in November, and maybe something like the 100 pushup challenge. I'm cycling to work. What other daily self-improvement-y 'lifehacks' will make me healthy, happy and wise as I get over the bump? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 - 16 answers

What are some strategies to cope with direct reports that are in my immediate physical area and who pepper me with questions all day long? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 on Apr 11, 2008 - 7 answers

I've read all my RSS feeds twice. Help me find distractions to get me through a boring work week? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on May 1, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I create a stripped-down work environment free of distractions in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Aug 5, 2005 - 9 answers

My brother (in-law) is having surgery tomorrow on his hands to help with his Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. He's a roofer, a general contractor and also a rock-climber, so you can imagine how not having the use of his hands for up to six weeks is going to drive him crazy. They live nowhere near me, but I'd like to present him with a list of things that he could do while bed-ridden and beyond. Points for originality, and thanks.
posted by grimley on Jan 30, 2005 - 7 answers