Change the programs your brain’s running with some simple tricks. 1. Clear your mind by decluttering your life. Do you feel confused or easily distracted? Your surroundings affect the way you think and feel. Moreover, when you throw away, or give away the things you no longer need, it’s a symbolic act. You’ll be amazed that you feel lighter, and more focused. Try it. Open a desk drawer, and tidy it up, discarding as many items as you can....
As a result, its not surprising that most of us end up abusing the technology instead of using it responsibly. I am addicted to my smartphone and am guilty of breaking all the rules of responsible smartphone usage: I have bored my friends and colleagues by babbling about my apps for days, I have berated my friends who use a different smartphone, and I have used my iPhone while watching a movie in a theatre....
Query tuning can fix queries that have been poorly written and indexes that are not efficient. Use these 10 tips to improve your database in a snap. 1. Separate Data and Log Files This practice is often overlooked for no good reason. The data and log files should be separated into different physical drives arrays whenever possible, especially when using DAS or SAN. The purpose is to separate the random access of data from sequential access, that happens when writing transaction logs....
1. Blueberries Blueberries are one of the healthiest berries. They are not only an absolute joy to eat but are also antioxidant-packed foods with high levels of vitamins C and K, as well as essential minerals such as potassium. The high gallic acid levels in blueberries also means that they are particularly helpful at protecting our brain cells from the negative effects of stress and anxiety, aiding the communication between neurons and improving our cognitive functions....
1. Opt for bags and bundles You do know that buying in bulk is cheap. However you always felt reluctant about dragging a truckload of food back home, especially if there’s just the two of you to consume it. Well, middle-sized multi-packs are amazingly great deals too! For instance, a bundle of 4 Dannon Activia yogurts costs 2.58$, when a single cup is typically priced around 1$. Same works with buying loose grocery vs....
Each of those things is fantastic. But, there are a lot of things aspiring-entrepreneurs AREN’T hearing. There are things no one will tell you about starting a business, and I think it’s time somebody tells you. I didn’t choose entrepreneurship. I didn’t quit a 6-figure job and leave my corner office to do this, and, I didn’t go to business school to learn what to do. I learned about business on the streets!...
Bon appetite chocoholics, as you identify with the list below: 1. Over indulgence is not a thing Too much chocolate. What’s that? You let go of control when it comes to eating these bundles of joy. And you don’t regret a thing. 2. You order anything at a restaurant that has the word chocolate in it You start drooling over a menu that has the word ‘chocolate’ in it, multiple times....
1. They feel that extroversion is overdone in our society They may have done group work at school and team work when employed, but they feel that quieter time for reflection and the ability to work by themselves should be more valued in the workplace. They cannot always work in a group or together. 2. They can be the life and soul of the party Outgoing introverts can be chatty, exuberant, funny and great company at a party....
1. You will feel happier Emotions are contagious and self-replicating. Negativity breeds more negativity and positivity breeds positivity. When you enjoy the success of others, you start a positive feedback loop of positive thinking in your own mind. It works even if you have to fake your enthusiasm at first. 2. You will be liked When you learn to celebrate other people’s accomplishments in a sincere way, you will stand out from the pack of people who only superficially support them....
1. They struggle with a lot of frightening emotions. Someone who has just lost a father struggles with intense feelings. Some of these could be feelings of disappointment, depression and guilt. Through this period, the person feels alone and lost. Sometimes they want to be left alone to deal with his or her grief. 2. They want to have their father back. No matter what anyone says, they will want to have their lost father back....
Today I’d like to share with you 10 things you probably say to yourself that block your creativity. 1. I’m Not an Expert in My Creative Field, So I Don’t Feel Ready to Put Myself out There. You don’t need to be an expert to put yourself out there. All you need is a unique point of view, and you already have that; we all do. Your creative work is special and ready to share with the world, so stop holding back....
1. BetterLesson BetterLesson is a time-efficient way to help teachers make their lessons as useful as possible. BetterLesson has lesson plans for both English and Math provided by over 100 master teachers. The lessons come with notes on how to use them and video summaries from the master teachers. This is one of the most useful technology tools available for teachers, with a simple layout and plenty of information and data....
Most of my free time, except when I’m doing it on purpose, tends to come in short blocks. I rarely have 2 hours free, but might, over the course of a work day, have those same two hours in twelve ten-minute bursts. I realized recently that, for the most part, I waste all of this free time. Since it’s such a short period of time, it seems to not strike me as worth using productively....
Stress will always exist, and it won’t always defeat us. In fact, scientists have proven there are some benefits to a healthy dosage of stress. It’s how we deal with stress that will make or break us. Here are 10 ways to change the way you deal with stress. 1. Don’t just react to your stress, but take a moment to authentically respond to it. Some stressful events in life can trigger you to react without much thought, or simply react out of fear or confusion....
Next week I’ll give you 10 more routes to a personal and work breakthrough. Conventional ways of seeing the world and all kinds of dogma are there to control people; to stop them from “making trouble” by having fresh, creative ideas. People who think they already know all the answers are oddly threatened by those who are sure they don’t. They often go to considerable trouble to try to force everyone else to think and act as they do....
However, sometimes, we must grind out that overdue assignment or odd work demands. For when you are facing consistent issues, I wrote an article on changing schedules to maximize productivity. I could argue that with enough foresight an all-nighter is never necessary. However, I have found myself staying up all night more than a few times. For those instances, there are numerous things that can help you to push through the day....
The simple solution is dipping into these 101 quick, easy and free ways to make you feel happy right now. They’ll help you get the big picture on how you can actively seek happiness and start to feel happier every day. Once you’ve got started you can add more ideas of your own to make sure you get your daily dose of happiness. Life’s too short to be miserable and there are infinite ways to feel happy, it’s just a case of finding out what makes you feel instantly happy and taking a moment to enjoy those things every day....
It’s all about becoming a better networker, someone with a lot of useful and fulfilling connections with other people. It’s all about who you know! 106 Tips to Become a Master Connector – [LifeOptimizer]
1. Sleep Sleep is crucial for improving and maintaining a healthy memory. Recently, scientists discovered that sleep plays a pivotal role in helping the brain process memories. During your natural sleep cycles, your brain erases some synaptic connections, which strengthens others. In short, forgetting is a key part of remembering because it clears out the less important memories so the brain can retrieve what’s more important. A good night’s rest is crucial in this process of clearing out the clutter in the brain, which helps you remember things that matter....
1. Things don’t always have to go your way Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan—and that’s okay! Creative people know that the best ideas sometimes emerge when plans fall apart. Artists sometimes find that their best work is born from “mistakes,” and writers who let their characters lead the way often reach amazing breakthroughs. Take risks and fail sometimes, but find a way to create out of those failures....
