Big Pile o’ Links: The “Non-April-Fool’s-Day” Edition

Ah, April Fool’s Day – the one day a year where nobody can resist making terrible, terrible jokes. Especially on the Internet.

Not here, though! Here, we’re all about sharing some love today. Check out some solid articles from around the Web:

Some great stuff here:

A Two-Step Approach To Breaking Bad Money Habits [Get Rich Slowly] – A great guest post by April Dykman gives you the simple, George Costanza-esque method of getting yourself back on track financially.
5 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Out of Debt Yet [Christian Personal Finance] – Erik Folgate writes a guest post that enlightens you on why you’re still struggling with debt.
Wealth Isn’t How Much You Earn [The Simple Dollar] – If you can internalize this attitude, you will win in your financial life. Guaranteed.

Not as productive as you wish you were? This is your section:

Start Work Fresh Tomorrow by Slaying Your Most Unpleasant Task First [Lifehacker] – Well, I’m more a fan of the snowball method of getting things done, but this one certainly has its merits! Do whatever’s going to work for you.
"Finish a Dozen Things You’ve Been Putting Off For Weeks" [Lifehacker] – A quick blurb and a quick kick in the pants.
5 Big Ways to Add Time to Your Days [Dumb Little Man] – You’d be surprised how much time you waste in a day if you really looked at it. Add some time with this post.

Didn’t pay attention during Health Week last week (and Monday)? Check these out:

Jamie Oliver on Food, Kids, and Death [mental_floss] – I don’t think we as Americans truly grasp how much of our problems revolve around our awful diets. Even people who think they are eating healthy are eating crap. Jamie Oliver has a great show right now where he tries to change that, and this is a short speech he gave at a TED conference, and it is phenomenal.
9 Tips For Better Sleep [Stepcase Lifehack] – I know sometimes my sleeping habits need a little work. Try to follow these and you just might wake up feeling refreshed, instead of clinging to the covers for 10 more minutes.
Scientists Finally Prove High-Fructose Corn Syrup Risks [The Kitchn] – Anything in moderation is okay, but are you aware of all the things you eat that have this stuff in it? Check the ingredients on your loaf of bread…

You can be happier. Use these links to give yourself a little motivation:

Building Your Resiliency: Part VI – Quit Catastrophizing [The Art of Manliness] – Don’t let the blog fool you, ladies. This is a great post for anybody who panics when things start going wrong.
The Free Version of How To Be Rich And Happy [How To Be Rich And Happy] – It’s a book, and I’m eager to get it myself, but take a glance at this snapshot of the back of the book, and you’ll learn all you need to know about how to be happier.
The 7 Most Motivational Quotes Ever Spoken [Dumb Little Man] – If you need to be a little inspired to become great in life, this is the post for you.
You’ll Never Get Ahead With Resentment, Jealousy, and Hate [The Simple Dollar] – It boggles my mind how many people spend their day in the office complaining about everybody else. You can change your attitude and put yourself on the road to success.
Personal Growth: Comfort Is NOT An Option [My Super-Charged Life] – Just like in my days running cross-country races, the only way you can win in life is by breaking out of your comfort zone.
9 Surprising Habits To Simplify Family Life [Christian Personal Finance] – The opening line: “Having a family isn’t a free pass for chaos.”

Couldn’t categorize these ones, but they’re all really good, anyway:

How I’d Hack Your Weak Passwords [Lifehacker] – Yeah, it’s posts like these that inspired me to create all new, different passwords and manage them with Lastpass instead of the same password for everything anymore.
The Menaissance: The Death of the Metrosexual and the Rise of the Retrosexual [The Art of Manliness] – Here you go, fellas. Let’s all learn what REALLY makes a man.
A Man’s Guide to Dining Etiquette and Proper Table Manners [The Art of Manliness] – Another post from a great site, but this one is a great refresher for both sexes.
DVDStyler Burns Virtually Any Video to DVD [Lifehacker] – Last year, I used this program to burn all seasons of Boy Meets World that aren’t out on DVD, The Drew Carey Show, and every Magic of David Copperfield special. Yup, I’m cool. But this program is cooler.
15 Reasons Why I Utterly Refuse To Give Up On Freelancing [Freelance Folder] – One of the best lists that inspire me and explain my relentless goal of freelancing for a living to people who don’t understand it.
My Experiment To Break Free From TV [Dumb Little Man] – This post shoots down all the excuses people have for paying an arm and a leg for television. Very cool.
Time is Money: The Best Times to Do Everything (100 Tricks and Tips) [Online Degrees] – A pile o’ links within the Pile O’ Links, a great list jam-packed with all kinds of useful advice.

If you see anything out there that you want included in the next Pile, fire me an email or tweet me or whatever and we can get it in here!