LinkedIn is a great way to gain a professional edge as a business owner. Using the platform effectively allows you to connect not only with potential clients by expanding your reach within a business community; it is also a great way to make powerful connections and partners in your industry. I have connected with people who have helped to grow my client list significantly through referrals and partnerships with others in my industry....
Here are 18 simple dating tips to help you prepare yourself, navigate the online scene, build quality relationships, and feel successful, regardless of how the date or the relationship ends. Before You Start Dating Tips: 1. Get clear on your expectations. People date for different reasons. Are you looking for casual connections without any expectations, to find some companionship, or to find an empowering partner for the rest of your life?...
So, why doesn’t every one use Photoshop? Well, all those features come with a larger pricetag that many casual users are comfortable with. So if you’re looking for image editing software without the price tag, here are 19 free alternatives to Photoshop. 1. GIMP GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free image editing program available for several operating systems including Windows, OS X and Linux. GIMP is also open source software which means you can access the program and modify it to suit your needs as necessary....
I am also surrounded by great moms, and interact with them everyday. And l meet plenty of young ladies who aspire to be moms, and I’m inspired by the passion they have for motherhood. Let’s face it: the world wouldn’t get by without mothers. I’m not disregarding the important role fathers play in society; we all play significant roles in making this world a better place. But after watching my wife grow to become an amazing mother, I have been touched and proud of the things she has accomplished, and the person she has become....
1. When everyone else around you seems to vanish You’re surrounded by people, perhaps on a dance floor or city street, yet to you they become nothing more than faint outlines. They are there but they are not there, unreal and irrelevant when face to face with the one you love. 2. When you realize an inhibition has been overcome You never thought it was possible. You imagined you’d hide your weakness from people forever....
The sweet potato recipes below are all easy to prepare, feature healthy ingredients, and are super creative so you’ll never get bored trying to eat a healthy diet. Give one or two of them a try this week, and let your potato dishes do more for you once in awhile! 1. Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles YURIELKAIM Regular waffles are a nice treat, but for a more blood sugar-friendly option, these Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles made out of sweet potatoes....
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1. Use the Aperture Priority mode to get those professional looking portrait shots with the out of focus background Using the “A” or Aperture priority on your camera’s mode dial gives you control of depth of field. Aperture settings are measured in “F-stops.” One thing to note is the wider apertures actually have lower numbers, while the more narrow apertures have higher numbers. For example, a F2 has a wider aperture than an F22....
To Improve Your Writing 1. AskPetersen Writing Blog Ask Petersen offers a terrific collection of tools and advice to help improve your writing. The website is divided into sections like Essay Samples, Resources and a helpful Blog. The blog topics vary from writing a proper essay introduction to choosing the best time to study. Even if you just spend a few minutes on the website between classes, you’re likely to find useful information that can help you become a stronger writer....
Often, it’s said necessity is the mother of all inventions; however, throughout history, laziness has been a major driving factor behind plenty of inventions. And, whenever some new invention garners widespread recognition, the possibility of the new invention encouraging laziness it always among the very first criticisms it draws. This has been the case from trams, cars, telephones to Internet and social media. Well, there must be a very thin line between laziness and efficiency, provided laziness doesn’t stop you from getting things done....
1. Start tracking how you spend your time Every day for a week, track your work and your spare time and see how long you spend on different tasks. When you look over how you track your time, you may notice that some activities take much longer than you expected. This can help when scheduling and prioritizing. 2. Do your work in chunks Break your working day down into hour-and-a-half-hour chunks, and assign different tasks to these chunks....
Every challenge you face withdraws from your energy, resilience and a little bit of your faith. Once your positive energy is depleted, pessimism slowly begins to creep in and take hold. Positive thinking is a mental and emotional state of mind that focuses on the good and expects positive outcomes. Developing and maintaining positive energy involves more than merely thinking happy thoughts. It is the anticipation of good (i.e. happiness, health and success) and it is the belief that all things — situations, obstacles and difficulties — will work out favorably in the end....
The difference between having a lousy boss and having an extraordinary boss is paramount and can be the difference between loving and hating your job. Not only that, research shows that great bosses have a positive effect on their employees in terms of increasing production through educating them on more efficient work methods. Now ask yourself if your boss is extraordinary by the following traits they possess. Here are 20 things that extraordinary bosses do differently:...
1. Insist on chasing your dreams To some people your dreams might sound far-fetched, completely unobtainable, or downright silly. No matter what other people say to you, always insist on following your dreams. If you give in, or rather, give up on your dreams, you will never know what could have happened. You only have one life to live, so you might as well give it everything you’ve got. Forget the haters....
I am in favor of all the above mentioned virtues however; if we place all of them at the core of who we are we still have the main ingredient missing, happiness. Happiness is a state of mind, an energy or vibration internal; it is very individual to each of us. It is a choice we make on a daily basis. Or who you are. It solely relies of what you think” – Buddha Here are the 20 Truths To Guide You To Happiness:...
With an ever-increasing number of inventive hacks advancing onto the web every day, there’s simply no justifiable reason for not compromising (the smart way) and saving yourself time and trouble. You live, and you learn, and you can discover a few pretty astonishing things out en route. Notwithstanding, there are still a lot of hacks for making life simpler that you haven’t found presently. This rundown will make them say, “Where have these been the entirety of my life?...
But don’t panic—here are 20 ways to rekindle your mojo and start wowing readers with your awesome content. 1. Survey your readers. There are a few easy ways to do this: you can use a tool like Survey Monkey, or ask a question on Facebook or Twitter. Alternatively, if you have an auto-responder system set up, invite new subscribers to reply and tell you what they’re struggling with or what questions they’d like to ask....
Our daily lives have become digital. We work on computers, keep our phones on us all the time and come home to relax in front of the TV. Even our cars and our coffee machines are digital. But that doesn’t mean it’s good for us, and sitting in front of a screen all day definitely isn’t good for our children. In fact, spending too much time in front of a screen can not only make kids gain weight, studies show that it also makes them sad, sleep poorly and develop concentration issues....
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller It always seems impossible until it’s done. Nelson Mandela Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. Charles SwindollFav Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. St. Jerome Our greatest weakness lies in giving up....
1. Win with your actions, not arguments We have all heard the expression “actions speaker louder than words.” However, this tip points out that a focus on action leads us to wins faster than focusing on speaking or writing. For example, if you are often mocked for being late to meetings, commit to arrive five minutes early for the next 10 meetings you attend, rather than giving excuses for your lateness....
