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Unfortunately, such scenarios are very common these days. Most people turn to desperate measures to make ends meet. If at any point in life, you find yourself in such a financial crisis, here are five hacks that can rescue you without resorting to anything drastic. Face the crisis Oftentimes people get into a financial crisis because they procrastinate the inevitable. They know they are spending more than they are bringing in, but don’t know what they can do to stop it....

It comes as no surprise that developed countries are plagued by obesity. The sad fact is we’re all victims of the loathsome deceptions of the food industry. You have a choice though: continue to be the victim or arm yourself with the knowledge to make better choices for your health. Clearly you’ve chosen the latter. So pat yourself on the back and sit back and relax as we explore five of the biggest lies about so-called healthy food....

When done incorrectly, the same home improvements that were meant to save money could end up costing you dearly. In fact, research shows that botched DIY jobs can lower a home’s value by tens of thousands of dollars and can even turn potential buyers off entirely. Aside from this, many remodeling projects require building permits or licenses, which can be a confusing and time-consuming process for the uninitiated, not to mention that DIY projects may invalidate your homeowner’s insurance coverage....

The name Calisthenics come from the greek words Kalos – meaning Strength and Sthenos – meaning Beauty. So, in essence, the calisthenic philosophy is “beautiful strength” . Now, many people think that this applies only to Physical beauty and Physical strength. But, I would like to show that the “physical” is only one element. Actually, both strength and beauty come in a variety of non-physical forms too; such as the strength of character, the beauty of mind, and so on....

Running a small business is associated with huge responsibility–one that is linked with taking care of your investors and employees, serving your clients or customers, and most importantly living up to your own goals and standards. Starting and operating a new business can be hard as roadblocks you never thought to imagine might crop up, including limited time, manpower, and budgets. With a solid team and the right tools, however, soon you will be on your way to reaching your business potential....

Or maybe you’ve imagined going to live in Europe for a few months, but it seemed too complicated to find a job that would sponsor your visa. Whether you’re not ready to jump into the 9-5 “real world,” want to live abroad, or just want to get an education for less money, there are lots of reasons to consider graduate school abroad. Here are five reasons to consider getting your master’s degree in Europe:...

As American Congressman Pete Hoekstra put it, “Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people that they lead.” The best leaders are not managers. They’re not bosses. They are often empathetic and driven servants who empower the people they lead. So just what is it about humility that makes it such a pivotal characteristic in leaders? Here are just a few reasons humility is so key: It fosters an environment of learning and improvement One of the most crucial roles of a leader in business is to teach employees, helping them gain new skills and become more proficient at their jobs....

Today, we understand that intelligence is a much more abstract concept. It is not set in stone. It can be influenced by our environment, our mindsets, and our commitment to constantly improve ourselves. There are two key factors over which we have control if we want to get smarter. The environment we choose. This is the classic Nature vs Nurture debate. Nature: our genetic makeup. Nurture: the environmental factors which influence our development....

We’ve all been there. You check your email and there’s a message there that leaves you thinking “oh no, they did not just say that.” Or read a passive aggressive social media update that you quickly become convinced is directed at you. There’s no substitute for the power of face-to-face conversation, but here are five ways to help make your online communications stronger and avoid experiencing a communications breakdown....

Here’s our top 5 things that being a former emo kid has taught us: 1. Things aren’t that bad… or are they? If much of your emo life was spent feeling depressed, maybe it was for a good reason. Life as an adult was ahead, and life as an adult can suck! Paying rent or a mortgage, bills, along with long working weeks, and not having time to hang out in large groups in parks are enough to get anybody down!...

People are falling off their workout and diet protocols all the time and the best way to get around this is to take proactive measures. Let’s walk you through five things that you could be doing to crush your motivation and send you spiraling off your protocol. 1. Going at it Alone First, make sure that you are not going about things alone. Whether you have a workout buddy, a diet partner, an accountability partner, or a personal trainer working with you, just make sure that you are experiencing the journey with someone....

If the prospect of swimming in crocodile infested waters is more appealing than getting back in to dating then this post wont interest you much. But if you’re looking to discover how you can become a dating superhero after what has been a disastrous string of dates then welcome along. What you’ll discover here are the 5 things you aren’t doing which will help you supercharge your dating potential. So what do I mean by that?...

In your closets, the back of your shelves, the bottom of your drawers and the corners of your rooms are probably a slew of items you’ve forgotten about entirely. They’re taking up space and not doing you any favors. The best way to get rid of them is sell them, and the best way to sell your stuff? A yard sale. A poorly planned yard sale, however, can attract little to no attention....

By 2025, almost 50% of the world’s biggest companies will be based in emerging markets. This is up almost 10-fold from only 5% in 2000. CareerBuilder.com’s 2010 hiring forecast showed that 39 percent of U.S. employers said they plan to hire bilingual candidates, and half said that if they had two equally qualified candidates, they would be more inclined to hire the bilingual one. What’s more, salary bonuses vary depending on which languages you’re able to speak....

1. Mobile payment systems Evolving from the good old days, mobile payment systems have become more reliable for businesses to tap into. Yes, you can find such technology in small boutique shops to restaurant chains. With payment tools like Intuit’s GoPayment, payment has become more flexible for the customer and more cost incentive for the business owner, who can use this cash register system to accept payments through nearly any smartphone....

Unlike those caused by bad decisions, deathbed regrets tend to involve wishing you did certain things you never had the courage to do. In other words, when you’re dying, you tend to wish you did certain things rather than wishing you hadn’t done certain things like you might do now. Regret #1: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me....

These five tips to managing a group of people working on a project could put you on the right path. 5 ways to better manage your team virtually – [CreativeBriefing]

Even though younger adults are more stressed because they’re under pressure from performing well at school or getting used to their careers, the age bracket with the most clinical anxiety is between 30 to 44 years old. Anti-anxiety pharmaceuticals can carry harmful side effects, but natural anti-anxiety remedies can be effective while also being holistically healthy for you. Mainstream Medications and Their Problems Your doctor may diagnose you with an anxiety disorder if you experience any of the following symptoms for longer than a month:...

It can be pretty aggravating and upsetting even when you encounter such people, especially when you didn’t do anything at all to deserve this rudeness. It’s then easy to dwell in negative thinking, like, “What did I do to deserve this? Life is so unfair!” or “I hate him (or her)!” But that’s too easy. If you want a better way to deal with difficult people, put in the effort to rather use following 5 tips....

1. Create Stuff That Interests You I write stories; I’m currently working on a novel, in fact. It’s my first try at a large piece of fiction work, and it’s fun. Every day I write a minimum of 2,000 words and every day I wake up scared witless that I’m going to fail. Sometimes it takes me a couple of hours to knock a couple of thousand words off. Sometimes, well, I miss lunch....