Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Become a student of your chosen career. But in a busy world, it can often be hard to fit in time to learn anything that isn’t essential. The only things learned are those that need to be. Everything beyond that is considered frivolous. Even those who do appreciate the practice of lifelong learning, can find it difficult to make the effort....
Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! “What should I say? What if I say something wrong?” Hey, it’s really not your fault our society is so death-and-grief-phobic. No one ever taught you how to be with someone who is grieving. Here are seven things not to say, along with better ways of saying them. 7 Things to Say (and Not Say) to a Grieving Person
Taking that first step toward a strong body needn’t be hard. Here are some simple beginner exercises that can begin to strengthen and build your body. Take this challenge. Do each of these exercises three to four days a week for a month. You will be amazed at how much stronger your entire body feels, and you will be ready to take on new fitness challenges. I won a few fitness awards as a US Marine, and I always found that consistency and simplicity won the day....
There are some things to consider, however. Like any marketing strategy, the target audience should be at the top of your list. What works for some may not work for others, and you’ll want to decide whether you want to create a following of die-hard consumers who will advertise for you on their own or cast a wide net, attracting college students and soccer moms with the same giveaway. To that end we have provided the following, a list of ideas for you to consider when you’re planning your next event giveaway....
In fact, a few people ‘round the internet have gone on to state that higher doses of Kratom made them feel a bit sedated – similar to the very opioids they’re trying to get away from! This is because Kratom has psychoactive properties, and it definitely (beyond a doubt) inspires euphoria. And it is completely legal. It’s no wonder many health institutions (and people already in the know) have resorted to using the plant to treat their addictions to various harmful drugs....
It can feel like the pressure to be a ‘grown-up’ has suddenly increased tenfold, and with our 20s suddenly behind us, we can experience a sense of loss and regret, as though time is running out to follow our dreams. But it doesn’t need to be this way. It’s all about perspective, and taking the time to do these four things will help set you up to tackle the challenges of life after 30 and eliminate regrets....
Blaming Others This is a very common thought process that results in many people not taking action on their goals. They get held back in the thought that it’s the fault of their parents, teachers, government or somebody else. But when we get adulthood we struggle to switch from being reliant on others to get by, to being responsible for ourselves. So, we blame others for not handing us success. We say things like “How dare the government cut my benefits, how am I supposed to live?...
Heart360 Heart360 is a program that was launched by the American Heart Association. It is designed to be an all-in-one solution for people with heart issues. The best part about the tool is its tracking capabilities. One of the hardest parts about living with heart problems is keeping track of a lot of important metrics that your body is putting out. These include blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose levels, and much more....
The best way to getting the best zipper materials is to contact a zipper supplier who has much information about zippers and also ready to share this information with you. However, these few tips could do a lot to guide you to choosing the best zippers out there. 1. Zipper selection There are different types of zippers with different lengths, different parts and material make-up, different shapes or designs. Making the right selection may pose a great challenge if there is little or no knowledge whatsoever about them....
The study, which was first reported by Science Alert and then picked up by various outlets, showed that people over the age of 40 actually suffer from 40-hour work weeks. Cognitive decline was significant in those that worked what we now consider to be the common work week of eight hours a day, five days a week. In fact, working anything more than a 25-hour work week was deemed to be detrimental to the workforce....
If you want to get any traveling done, it’s best to do it when you’re younger, as it will broaden your horizons, teach you tons of useful things, and you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the experience. However, what’s the use of having all that youthful energy and thirst for learning, if you’re just going to squander it on a few touristy destination, where all you’ll experience are huge crowds of people with cameras?...
It is unfortunate that life passes by so many people without them realizing what happened; their minds are insistently focused on other things besides what is occurring right now. They fail to live in the present moment. Mindfulness helps you appreciate the present moment and flourish in it. It arms you with the ability to “be” in this moment as opposed to constantly feeling pressured to “do” in another one....
1. Love is a 50/50 partnership Many people view love as a two-way street, with each person receiving affection in proportion to what’s been given out. It’s true that love often breeds love in return, but expecting a measured response for each gesture of affection is unrealistic. Worse, it leads to score keeping and the constant feeling that one is doing either too much or too little. The reality is more like a series of candles, each lighting the others....
What makes this jet so high, so fast, and so efficient? This jet (along with similar aircrafts) uses 80% of its fuel just for takeoff. The other 20% suffice for the rest of the journey. Fun fact right? You might ask, “But I’m not a jet, Shay. What does this have to do with me?” Quite frankly, I think aircrafts are super cool, exciting, and valuable… exactly the way I view you....
SEE ALSO: Boost Your Time Management Skills With These 9 Techniques Although I think that this advice is important to understand and implement in your everyday life, at times I don’t necessarily agree with all these lessons. 1. Take massive action I can’t remember how many times I have heard this advice and why you should take massive action – yet this lesson can be easily misunderstood and implemented the wrong way....
1. Set high but achievable goals I personally believe that nobody can have great success unless she has clearly defined goals. Goal setting can be defined as the ability to see right now where you want to be in the future. That’s why it is good to dream big and set high goals. Set goals that will drive you, energize you and chase you out of your comfort zone every day....
Google has, over time introduced features that make that help prioritize mails based on subject, sender etc. Its advanced settings and labs hold some genius features that are largely unexplored. Check out some of those hidden Gmail gems in this useful video from Buzzfeed. Featured photo credit: BuzzFeed via goo.gl
But give it a fair go, and you may be pleasantly surprised. After all, you would do your research on a prospective school for your child, the suburb you plan to move into or the company that you are hoping to find a job in. And you swear by the fact that such research helps you make more informed decisions. So, indulge me for a moment and let us apply that same approach to what could be a potential life changer: classical music....
Here are 5 life lessons to be learnt from Game of Thrones: Life isn’t perfect Many fantasy tales focus heavily on the “happily ever after,” but this is not so with Game of Thrones. Martin tells a story that is epic, exciting, but most importantly, realistic. No, I’m not talking about the dragons and whitewalkers. I mean the storyline— the way things unfold. Martin forgoes the idealism of happy endings and how things ought to be....
Even if there may be reasons to stay out of the business, there are also plenty of reasons to go ahead and dive into the business. Here are five excellent reasons you should not avoid starting a business that already exists. 1. There is always room for improvement While the competition might be doing a lot of things right, you’re sure to find things that they’re doing wrong. You can capitalize on that knowledge and build a business that does it better....
