The trouble is that, in reality, there are habitually walls in front of you that prevent you from reaching what you want. And in order to reach it, you need to find a way to go over, around, under, or through these walls. Fortunately, most of these walls can be surmounted. It’s not always easy, but it’s almost always possible. I’d like to show the 5 most important strategies I know, drawing from my experience as a coach, to overcome success barriers....
The Inner Critic Let me introduce you to someone. Her name is the critic, and if you are a knowledge worker or creative you know her quite well. She is the one that pipes up and tells you that you aren’t very good at something and because of that you should give up on everything. Sound familiar? The inner critic is something that we all experience and can lead talented and creative individuals to give up on their ideas without even trying them....
Luckily for you, there are a number of smart ways to travel in Europe on a budget. I’ve done it and used them all, multiple times. Below are five simple tips that should help you do the same whilst having one of the best holidays of your life. 1. Hit the Road Europe is fully covered by a plethora of low-cost airlines offering cheap flights to all the major cities....
You always think of him/her when walking in the street seeing many different things. You appreciate every lyric of your favorite love song and you believe so much in the exact words. There is power in every look at your significant other. You can appreciate the other person’s flaws and still be madly in love. You will argue a lot, but you know that no one is perfect and you are cool with that....
As consumers of data, we’re constantly deciding whether to “bookmark” a particularly interesting file, or make an entry in Evernote to come back to read it later. There is so much data being generated every single minute on the Internet that it becomes increasingly time-consuming to make decisions such as: Should I read it now? Should I make a note of it in my Moleskin notepad? Should I email the link to myself?...
Why Do You Need a Goal Journal? Goal Journals Give You Perspective How do goal journals help you stay on track you ask? Well, when you are tracking your progress, it helps you to stay motivated because you can see the results. What often happens is you are too close to the issue to notice the changes that have already occurred. So when you are frustrated and feel like quitting, you can simply look in your journal and recall your successes....
Even though it is a cool and easy way to reach someone, people still have problems grasping the unwritten rules and manners of texting. The worst thing about this is that they do not see what they are doing wrong. So, in order to help you become better at texting and improve your social life, let’s look at some of the biggest mistakes you might be making, and how to avoid them....
Does your brain feel tired sometimes? Do you sometimes feel that your brain’s capacity is not up your daily demands? Do you sometimes become forgetful because your brain is overtaxed? Is your memory sometimes weak? Can focusing be difficult for you some of the time? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you are like the rest of us, struggling to be productive in an extremely fast paced and complex world....
Online shopping is certainly convenient, but you can end up paying more than you normally would if you are not careful, especially when you factor in shipping costs. Being knowledgeable about shopping online can save you a lot of money, and these tips will help you get the maximum value, and save money when shopping online. 1. Use Comparison Websites It pays to spend a little extra time to check prices on different websites....
What Is Beetroot Powder? Beetroot powder is made by dehydrating or drying out thin slices of beetroot (to remove all the moisture) and then grinding them into a powder. If you don’t like the earthy taste of beetroot, then beetroot powder might be an alternative since it is more concentrated than fresh beetroot but with a relatively neutral taste. One fresh beetroot is the equivalent of approximately one teaspoon of beetroot powder....
Indeed, whether you’re cooking up burgers, frying up hot dogs, or crafting a mouth-watering sandwich, nothing goes better on the side during the sweltering summer months than a cool and crisp potato salad. There’s only one problem: plenty of people manage to prepare it incorrectly, despite their best intentions. Here, I’ll tell you what some of the most common mistakes are, and how to avoid them. 1. Picking the wrong kinds of potatoes....
Work on communication Communication is the most important thing that a team can have. If you don’t establish good communication, many problems may come. There are two different ways to improve communication amongst team members. One is more focused on a personal level, whereas the other is concerned with a professional level. Bringing people closer on a personal level is something that can be achieved through team building events such as a dinner, weekend trips or similar types of activities....
1. What does your day look like today? Create a morning ritual to check in with your partner before you leave for work or school. This can be done through face-to-face conversation, an email, or a text message, whatever works for you. This is the time for you to share the outline of your day, things that you are excited or worried about, or people you are going to meet. The idea is to keep each other updated with your life and stay connected throughout the day even when you are far away from each other....
When your company has its own website, you: Have Credibility If your blog consists of one or two posts from two years ago, you’re not going to impress anybody. On the other hand, if you update your website almost daily, you’ll show your customers that you know what you’re talking about, and you can be trusted. The deeper your website goes, the more likely you are to be taken seriously, and the more likely it is that you’ll gain a large following....
Directions: Put your water in a freezer, then let it sit in the refrigerator for a day. Make sure it hasn’t frozen yet, and be careful with them. The water could freeze on you at the slightest touch, in fact you can tap them and they will freeze instantly. If they don’t freeze well enough when you pour them give them more time in the freezer, just a little. They should be cooler than freezing temperatures....
The problem with email is the removal of the person from his or her message. You’re given no body language, no facial expressions, no eye movements and no general feeling from the other person. This leaves things wide open for falsehood. Look for these warning signs to help you determine whether you’re being lied to: 1. Switching Tenses Be wary if the author changes a suspicious story from past-tense to present-tense....
Here are six travel safety tips you should never ignore in order to make your short jaunt or long journey worthwhile. 1. Research the area before you go. Research the place you’re going to before you leave. The fastest and best way of doing this is searching the web for legal information, advice and things you need to to know in advance. You can learn about the local customs, including how to dress appropriately and some key phrases used in the local languages....
In fact, if they’re not careful, it can even lead managers down the road toward wrongfully stereotyping entire groups or generations. For instance, the millennials have gotten a bad rap as being apathetic. But this type of stereotyping and generalization is dangerous for any boss, leader, or manager. The truth is, apathy or any other emotion is an individual issue and not a generational one – which means that leaders must recognize the signs that an employee is becoming unmotivated, and help to inspire them before the problem gets worse....
Our goals in life are mostly framed within a certain social context. However you can create or aspire to pursue things that can open up this context. It is simply in looking beyond the closest image and setting your sight at anything and everything you wanted to do. Open your heart to the joys and thrills that could be attained even in activities on your bucket list that have nothing to do with gaining a job or getting married....
