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1. You might not know what you’re doing. There are people who devote their entire careers to managing online presence of their companies, their clients or themselves. If you’re not one of those people, it’s entirely possible that your online presence could be kind of confusing. Sit down with your computer and open up your online accounts. Make sure they’re straightforward and consider decluttering by deleting things that aren’t entirely appropriate....

From a fellow stressed out adult, here are seven ways to kick back and not feel guilty about it. 1. Do yoga Have you ever seen a stressed out yogi? Probably not. They all look calm with glowing, well-hydrated skin and few worries. You could be like that too. You may not be a fan of spiritual mumbo jumbo and muttering “ohm” in a class full of people may not sound appealing to you, but it does keep you sane....

1.You Enjoy The Beginning As Much As You Do The End Do you know what our society focuses on? Results. We want to know the Return on our Investment, the big reward, the ending that confirms we did a job well done. But the reality is, by focusing on the end you completely miss the true reward of the journey—and even more, the messiness of the beginning. A natural born artist loves the beginning (and more often than not, struggles to get to the end)....

1. Work out your budget. Even with financial wedding gifts, a honeymoon generally costs at least some money. Figure out what you can comfortably afford to spend and how far that money will take you. This may eliminate some “dream honeymoon” ideas, but if you’re really with the right person, it won’t matter if you’re hiding out at the local “no-tell motel” or hanging on a Jamaican beach. 2. How much do you really want to do?...

Are you tired of having low energy, a few extra pounds, or just not feeling as good as you know you should? If so, there’s a couple ways to get healthier. The first is to do what healthy people do. Those are pretty simple though, right? Eat healthy foods. Exercise. Get enough sleep. But another effective way to get healthier this year is to stop doing the things that healthy people don’t do....

There are a few things you need to do to make the most out of your time and money while being unemployed, so that instead of getting worried, you stay sane and motivated. Start budgeting First thing’s first. You need to plan ahead and stay organized. Having so much free time and being unable to get out of your house will definitely make you no good. If budgeting wasn’t one of your habits, it better be starting from now....

If you can eliminate the low value activities and the negative things you do then you will free yourself to succeed. Stop doing the things that you know are wasting your time and start building your success. (Photo credit: Stop via Shutterstock)

Seemingly harmless issues like a little bleeding when you floss are a sign that your gums are not as healthy as they should be. Your best bet is prevention when it comes to healthy gums. If you’re proactive about it, then you’re less likely to experience the pain of sensitive teeth or even gingivitis, in which the gums become inflamed, bleed and swell. It’s never to late to start taking better care of your gums....

While I might not have all of those answers, I certainly can tell you that they perceive the world differently. They have to, or else they wouldn’t be so wildly successful. As an entrepreneur myself, I can relate to that fact. I’m not a multi-billionaire, but I think have the scoop on at least 7 ways that entrepreneurs differ from traditional job-holders: 1. They see possibilities in everything Have you ever wondered who invented the sticky note?...

Don’t underestimate the struggle of a friendship breakup. It can be just as painful as a romantic breakup, and you shouldn’t fall into the trap of pretending it isn’t as painful as it is. We can often trust our friends more than anyone, which means it can feel even more devastating when the relationship ends. However, like all breakups, it isn’t the end of the world. You will heal, you will feel better, you will move on in time, and you will find more friends....

Given that others’ perceptions of our competence and confidence are predominantly influenced by what we do with our faces and bodies, it’s important to develop greater self-awareness and consciously practice better posture, stance, eye contact, facial expressions, hand movements, and other aspects of body language. Posture First things first: how is your posture? Let’s start with a quick self-assessment of your body. Are your shoulders slumped over or rolled back in an upright posture?...

Give them some space. All kids need some space to be themselves. Space to run around outside. Space to lay on the floor and look at a toy catalogue. Space to throw a football. Space to process a tough day or go into a time-out. Make your children’s bedrooms special and if there is any space for a play room, decorate it in a way that kids will love to be in....

There are entire books on the topics of management, employee motivation, and how to convince employees to do their jobs. There is a prevailing sentiment that employees are somehow lazy and uncaring, and need to be convinced that they need to do more than just wait around to collect a paycheck. Successful employers and managers have found, however, that if you treat your employees like human beings, you can often create impressive success that translates into higher employee morale....

I created this infographic from things that I came up with, as well as some from the blog post entitled “List of Gender Stereotypes” which can be found on the Health Guidance website.

We still have a long way to go but more and more employers and business owners are now realizing that taking a break may actually be more productive in the long run. However, one survey shows that half of the respondents were thinking of skipping the vacation or even taking work with them on holiday. Another study shows that 82 percent of small business owners who took a vacation were performing better at work when they got back....

The good news is that you can break out of this cycle and define happiness and success according to what’s right for you. You may catch some grief for it and it may not always be a comfortable journey, but you can use these eight reasons you have nothing to prove to anyone as a sorting screen to choose how you want to live your life. 1. You should judge your success by your own standards....

Here are ten rules you should break to get the job you want. 1. Register with an unemployment agency or head hunter. According to Bill Ellermeyer, only 10% of jobs wind up in the databases of agencies, so while your state probably requires you to register with your local Workforce center in order for you to receive unemployment benefits, don’t rely exclusively on these sources to land a job....

1. You’re action-oriented You’re one of those people who likes to take on a task and get things done. You’re not afraid to make mistakes along the way because in your eyes, you’d rather get things moving and adjust your approach after seeing some results. You’re a leader, you like to be in charge. Some may look at this as a bad thing, but sometimes with you, it’s an “it’s my way or the highway” kind of deal....

1. A person’s words and actions don’t match So you thought you met the perfect romantic partner or the perfect friend. He or she might have “appeared” to be perfect for quite some time. But then somewhere along the way, you noticed his or her “perfect” facade was crumbling. He or she says one thing, but does something else. You can’t count on him or her. He or she exhausts and frustrates you....

1. You’re comfortable in a variety of social settings In high school and college, it was always considered weird to eat alone. I never really understood that, and to be honest, I usually felt a bit uncomfortable when a classmate would come and sit by me when they saw I was sitting by myself. I understand they just didn’t want me to feel lonely or left out, but it never occurred to them that I actively sought out an empty table at which to eat a quiet lunch by myself....