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So what exactly is a social enterprise? It’s simply an endeavor that aims to improve the world and solve a complex problem. Whether it be a nonprofit, business, or other entity, social enterprises use creative ideas to change lives and better the environment. The following are 10 innovative social enterprises that will inspire you to do good. 1. Groundswell Groundswell is an enterprise that encourages consumers to use their power for good....

1. Slow and steady wins the race According to author Travis Bradberry, we can easily think we’re winning at life when we’re busy, but busy doesn’t necessarily mean productive. In fact, the more balls we try to juggle, the more we wind up dropping. Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? The hare assumed, incorrectly, that the key to getting ahead was to be quick like a bunny, but the tortoise—and the hare’s own cockiness—caught up with him in the end, and he lost....

Children of divorced parents often get caught up in the battle and they really have a lot to put up with.[2] They end up feeling resentment, frustration and anger, but all of this can be avoided. 10 Mistakes Most Divorced Parents Make Here are 10 common mistakes which can leave children profoundly affected. 1. They use their child as a therapist, putting him or her in the middle of the battle....

1. Simon Sinek – Leaders eat last Why do some people love their jobs and others don’t. In this book, Simon Sinek believes the way people feel about their work starts with the leader. Today we live in a society where more and more people dread waking up and going to work. It seems like our jobs continue to drain the life out of us. People who read this book will find it refreshing and energizing....

1. They believe that they are in charge of their life. Incredibly successful people believe that life does not happen to you, but that life is a result of how you respond to challenges and opportunities. This empowering belief, that you and only you are responsible of what you make of any given situation, allows them to take charge of their own destiny. 2. They believe in their own abilities and potential....

1. They Speed Learn Being able to boost your own learning curve to a point where you feel comfortable with learning about new topics is a sign of successful people. Just fifteen minutes a day of non-fiction is all that you need to make a genuine difference to your own development. Simply start by reading up on books that make sense to you and can be the ideal solution to helping you see through problems that you are facing at the current time....

But despite how outgoing and confident extroverts can be, there are several reasons why introverts are more likely to be successful. 1. They’re Always Listening Everyone knows that introverts are typically quiet people, and this is especially true when they’re around a large group of people. So what are they doing when they’re around a bunch of people? Well, they’re actually listening. Introverts can sit in the middle of a large group of people where many different conversations are occurring and tune into any individual conversation....

I myself became a drummer at around the age of 11, and have played ever since. I am no savant, but I can play just about anything (except perhaps the closing solo in the movie Whiplash). As a result, I have always maintained that learning how to play an instrument is beneficial. I did not have any proof, I just had first hand experiences that proved that to be the case....

1. It burns more fat. Your body’s main supply of brown adipose tissue (BAT), or good fat cells, are located around your shoulder blades and neck. When your body is exposed to the elements and is cooler, the BAT proliferates and essentially kills the white adipose tissue, aka bad fat cells. So, not wearing any clothes helps promote this and makes you healthier. 2. You’ll become comfortable with who you are....

Ariel Knutson of “The Kitchn” asked her favorite vegan bloggers to share their most popular vegan recipes on their site. So they took a time off from the world of optimizations and analytics to share their wonderful recipes. Here below we present you 10 unmissable recipes as recommended by those popular vegan bloggers, which originally appeared in The Kitchn. One thing to observe is that kale, squash and lentils are recurrent themes in these recipes....

1. You are not afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes are inevitable. But I don’t even like the word ‘mistake.’ I like the term ‘learning opportunity‘ much better because it implies that no life experience is ever wasted. Every single, solitary thing that happens to us can be viewed as a way to improve ourselves – or at the very least, a chance to figure out what we do want as a result of having what we don’t want....

1. Drink plenty of water. This can start as soon as you get home from the party. You get a hangover because your body is dehydrated—you drank too much alcohol and not enough water! If you think about it in time, you can alternate one alcoholic drink with one glass of water all night, and possibly avoid a hangover entirely. Otherwise, start drinking plenty of water when you wake up the next morning....

1. Get your endorphins pumping If you’re unsatisfied and in a generally bad mood, you are far more likely to stress out over the little things. Facing the challenges at work and the constant stress we experience can be best handled if your mind and body are in a good shape. The key to doing this is by simply giving your body a nice challenging workout. So, before you go to work do some quick body-weight exercises, go jogging or even ride a bike around your neighborhood in order to get those endorphins pumping....

1. Count your blessings Make it a practice each day to say out loud what your blessings are in this life. Be clear that this process is not intended to suppress any real sadness or blues you might be feeling, as that would be dishonoring part of you that is real. But, it is a way to recognize that the inner focus on sadness is not the only focus worth your time and attention....

1. They help without expecting something in return. Adam Grant in Give and Take, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, makes this crystal clear. According to his research, people who give unconditionally—the givers—are the ones who achieve the most. Right after them, rank the people who “look out for themselves” and might even be mean or selfish. These are the “takers.” Yes, takers come second. 2. They listen....

My name is Tom and this situation is a familiar one. The role of social media manager is a misunderstood one and so many people believe they just sit on Twitter all day. Worse, they often think the job is simple and can be accomplished by anyone. As these uncomfortable silences are getting annoying, here are ten things which only people in my profession understand: 1. They are skilled marketing professionals The role of a social media manager is an extremely challenging one and so much more complicated than just writing a few tweets every day....

The reason why we sometimes seem to develop stronger relationships with our dogs than with the humans in our lives is so simple that we easily overlook it. Dogs operate on the Golden Rule; they treat us the way we want to be treated, and we respond in kind. Here are 10 things our dogs can teach us about healthy communication in our relationships. 1. They don’t hold grudges According to a recent study led by ethologist Johan Lind at Stockholm University in Sweden, dogs’ short-term memory span is approximately 27 seconds....

1. They strive for ENGAGEMENT with their audience! If they want their words to have impact, they will create a sense of involvement with the audience. If the subject matter allows, stellar communicators will call someone up out of the audience for an exercise or solicit audience participation. This establishes levity and creates an air of inclusiveness. 2. They seek to CONNECT! They will strive to find common ground with their listeners....

Stalking is a frequently occurring case these days, since it can be done without leaving the comfort of home using today’s readily available electronic communication media. Stalking is not often pondered upon unless it is experienced firsthand, but it has been the root of many violent crimes that eat away at our society. It is the duty of any responsible citizen to educate themselves and others about it. Here, we’ve listed a few things everyone needs to know about stalking to understand and be able to help themselves and others....