If you’re even luckier, you’re currently in a position to adopt these characteristics into your role as a leader, to nurture your staff and promote their excellence in accordance with your own. Having had the opportunity to work under this ideal boss and eventually move into this position myself, I can honestly attest to the fact that the role can be immensely rewarding through both perspectives. The wisdom continuously flows....
Deciding to lose weight – or to start exercising – is the easy part. Keeping it up week after week, month after month is where things get hard — especially if you don’t see the results you want. I know, I have been through it myself. For most of my life, I have been big. It started when I was about nine years old. From one day to the next, I just ballooned out of nowhere....
Happiness isn’t something that someone gives us, nor is it something that we have to have permission for. Happiness is a state of mind that is created from within. Here are 11 ways to ensure happiness is a part of your everyday life. 1. State your achievements “There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something.” – Henry Ford It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day life and never take the time to reflect on the things we have accomplished....
1. You feel like adventure is anywhere but where you are It doesn’t matter where in the temperate zone you were brought up – if you’ve lived there your entire life, you will be bored with it. And no matter what you have nearby, “adventure” is something you can only find far away from wherever you happen to live. That’s just the way of thinking in the temperate zone; every place in the world is full of adventures, except for the one place where we happen to live....
At times your loved one seems sullen, withdrawn, and devoid of communication. At other times, his obsessive drive is unstoppable, and you wouldn’t even think to try to tame his compulsion to write. Refusing to communicate with you one minute and yet sharing thousands of words with readers can be frustrating. Welcome to the personality of a writer. While seemingly paradoxical, there are ways to understand them. Here are 11 tips to understanding (and loving) a writer....
Grudges and bitterness are like poison: if you let them, they will fester and hold you back until you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. Humans are prideful beings, which is one of the reasons why it is so difficult to let go of wrongdoings, rejection, and hurt. However, the moment you allow a hurt to fester, you give the circumstance greater control over you than you have over yourself. Hence, we should always choose forgiveness....
Most people actually carry both qualities — sometimes in equal measure. However, there is an entire spectrum of introversion which shows that not all introverts are the same. As a true introvert, you are more likely to enjoy spending less time interacting with others and genuinely enjoying your own company. A recent Quora thread united different introverts in a discussion describing their own “struggles” with living in a world where introversion is often seen as a negative trait....
1. You should stop caring about what the world thinks of you Do you really want to get the world’s attention? Are you always putting up a post or a picture on social media and suddenly you have become so active on social media that you do not have a life of your own put together? You really need to stop caring about what the world thinks of you and do what makes you happy without seeking any undue attention....
1. Are you willing to do whatever it takes? To start your own business you have to be willing to do whatever it takes. Sometimes that’s not fun: it’s inconvenient and you can’t do what you really want to. The willingness to do whatever it takes comes from a deep commitment to your business that all successful entrepreneurs must have. 2. Are you willing to adapt your approach often? The only way for a business to fail is to stop adapting....
1. Keep it simple. An attractive portfolio is almost always a simple one. One of the most important things I can tell you is to not fill your online portfolio with unnecessary clutter. Google beats Yahoo by avoiding ads and clickbait on their home page. Employ the same strategy to have an effective online portfolio. 2. Have an appropriate portfolio layout. One of the earliest decisions you have to make with your online portfolio is what layout you’re going to use....
I have friends who are far away from me, but I do not let these barriers mean anything. Actually I have discovered new meanings and depths in the relationship since we are miles apart. Here is why distance only makes you physically apart but mentally closer with your friend. “A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” ― Unknown...
1. Maybe it is you. 2. You didn’t fulfill his or her needs. Tony Robbins uses Human Needs Psychology to teach millions of people how to have successful relationships. This theory suggests that though we all have these six human needs — certainty, variety, significance, love/connection, growth, and contribution — we each rank them differently and seek to have them fulfilled in different ways. Usually in the beginning of relationships we all do a pretty good job of fulfilling the needs of our partner because most of us are concerned with what we can give to the person instead of what we can get....
And here’s why: Kids have life all figured out. Kids can teach adults how to live our lives better. At some point, years ago, you were likely a child full of wonder, with a passion for learning, and an appreciation of nature. You were probably fun and spontaneous with a great sense of humor. Then, if you’re like a lot of people, the daily grind of adulthood gradually diminished your inner child....
1. You Are 100% Honest With Yourself What many people don’t realize is that ‘honesty is the best policy.’ Not only is it important to be honest with other people in your day-to-day interactions, but it’s important for you to be honest with yourself. In fact, you are the most important person to be honest with. Having the ability to be honest with yourself will allow you to live life openly and freely, assuring you die happy....
I have a challenge for you: try to use at least one of these fancier words in a discussion today, I bet the other person won’t have a clue what you’re talking about. More than usual, that is. Featured photo credit: Fancier Words For Everyday Things | BuzzFeedYellow via youtube.com
However, with many hats to wear, the life of an entrepreneur can really get hectic. Thankfully there is help at hand in form of technology. There are tools and apps to help organize, collaborate and automate tasks and processes. These tools help productivity when there are many tasks to accomplish in limited time. Timi Budai, illustrates essential tools that’ll help entrepreneurs streamline their communication on social channels and get more out of their day....
The first thing to do when beginning a DIY home safety and security effort is to identify which areas of your home need to be inspected and where you have weak points. Follow this checklist and you’ll increase the safety and security of your home. By preventing future disasters, you’ll save yourself time and money. These 15 simple steps can significantly increase your safety and can protect your family and property from break-ins and disasters....
Try one of these refreshing Sangria recipes on a hot summer day or at your next gathering. 1. White Sangria 2. Super Fruity Sangria Lemonade, sugar and slices of fruit from citrus flavors to apricots and berries make this white wine based Sangria a flavorful accompaniment to any backyard barbecue. 3. Berry-Crangria Berries, cranberry juice and red wine make this a crowdpleaser for those with tart tastes. This is even a good option at the holidays for a festive punch-like drink....
Or are you on the opposite end, dreading the year because of how much of a grind school can be? As a high school teacher and former teaching assistant for Queen’s University, I’ve seen and experienced both. However, school can be a great experience if you develop some habits that will make your life easier. Listed below are some habits that I’ve learned from some amazing teachers, professors, students and the invaluable wisdom of the contributing authors of Lifehack....
1. Melinda Gates: On finding your voice “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” – Melinda Gates, philanthropist, co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 2. Anita Roddick: On entrepreneurship “Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as a survival, but that’s exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking. Running that first shop taught me business is not financial science; it’s about trading: buying and selling....
