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I excluded the usual, laptop, smartphone, printer, etc. and instead, included some fascinating gadgets like an awesome 21st-century twist on our note-taking habit. As a new term or semester begins, I know that you have set goals and ambitions for school. It really doesn’t matter if your graduation countdown has started already or you are just a newbie to the college system; here are some gadget-y helpers to assist you and gear you towards goal achievement while making the most out of your college experience....

In a world full of influences beyond our control that have the potential to hold us back, there are things that you can do every day to impact the success present in your life. With media messages that are distracting and unhelpful to your goals, with people bringing you down, and even messages saying you can’t win so often occurring, there are things that you can do every day to impact your mind and your reality to attain the success that you are after....

1. Focus on Body Improvement Maybe you dye your hair and use creams to keep your face looking youthful. You should also have a body that matches. There are some really simple practices and procedures you can do to obtain and maintain a fit and youthful body. Some people start with a non-surgical procedure to eliminate stubborn fat.[1] This often provides the motivation to further improve the body by toning and strengthening it....

1. Yamaha P45 The Yamaha P45 Piano is a keyboard whose value is higher than the amount actually spent to buy it. Yamaha uses the latest technology to give you a great sound experience. It has 88 keys (Graded Hammer Standard, or GHS), similar to that of standard pianos. When using the P45, instead of touch-heavy keys, the keys are genuinely light, an improvement that creates favorable playing conditions. Using AWM (Advanced Wave Memory), this keyboard creates deep sound that highlights the nuance of every musical note....

If neither a quick escapade nor a long holiday brings you the peace of mind that you seek, what you may really need is a sabbatical or a much needed career break. As you ponder your options, there may be a million different reasons – money, status, fear of uncertainty – for you to hesitate making a conscious decision to break your momentum in life for a few months if not longer....

It’s sad that most people look at relationships like they’re the be-all and end-all of personal happiness. “I can’t be happy if I’m not taken!” seems to be the mantra of millions. I empathize because I used to be one of those people. Looking back a few years, I was insecure, unhappy, and I felt like the only way I could change all that was if I was dating someone....

The fact that many universities don’t stress this until close to graduation is unfortunate, but the earlier you get on that train – the better. Granted, many of us change our majors a few times before really making a solid decision. Once that decision is made, it is time to start looking into internships. This might mean cutting back hours at a job, cutting back on credits taken so you graduate a semester or two later, or dropping some extra curriculars....

But like so many other weight loss tricks, smoothies are trickier to use than you might expect. Anyone can make or buy a smoothie, but if you want a smoothie that actually makes you lose weight, you have to understand how smoothies truly help you lose weight and avoid some of the common mistakes. 1. Thinking that all fruits and vegetables are low-calorie The entire point of going on a smoothie diet is that by combining fruits and vegetables into a smoothie, you consume less calories than when eating a regular, carbohydrate-based meal....

Realize your own thoughts are the culprit The foremost essential point is to realize that it is your own thought activity that is the real culprit. In that moment when we are awash with negative thoughts, our mind is not under our control and thus we fail to think sensibly. We start blaming everyone and everything around us, and neglect the fact that we need to work upon our own mind....

Here are 5 practical tips you can implement as soon as today! 1. Wake Up Earlier You don’t have to wake up before the rooster crows, but you should get out of bed earlier than usual. By waking up 30 minutes to an hour earlier, you’ll discover that you have that much more time to enjoy yourself. Use this time to do something that makes you happy. You could read a book, listen to music, or enjoy a cup of coffee on the porch....

The success of achieving resolutions or goals often comes down to our intention and the mindset we were in when we made them. What we often forget is that the purpose of our resolutions and goals is based on us expanding and stepping into the highest version of ourselves. From this place of expansion, we can better serve others and live a more fulfilling life. If you make your resolutions and goals from a place of fear, pressure from others, or by what you feel you should do, you automatically set yourself up for failure....

Starting a business is simple. It begins with an idea, some paperwork, and a storefront and/or website. However, creating a successful company is not as easy, but it can be easier when the business model is based on a simple idea. Here are five successful businesses that started with a simple idea. 1. Cheekd Lori Cheek, the founder and CEO of Cheekd.com, started as an architect. After working 15 years in the industry, Lori abandoned the career to immerse herself in the tech world....

1. 0% Rate Clawbacks We all love 0% teaser rates. 0% balance transfers for 21 months, 0% cash advances, financing your TV at 0% for 12 months, etc… But there’s a catch. If you make one late payment, you not only lose your 0% rate, the lender may retroactively charge you the penalty rate from the first day of your loan! So imagine you got that new sofa for $1,399 with sales financing of 0% for 12 months....

There are very good reasons to borrow and many times, it can be a smart financial decision, like when borrowing to buy a home that appreciates in value, or buying a car that gets you to and from work. Other times, borrowing can help alleviate an emergency situation, like when used to fix a leaking roof. What we want to focus on, are the opportunities to borrow for free. Most of these opportunities are riddled with landmines intended to trip you up....

Since winter is not something that we can control – and you cannot keep moving to warmer climate places every time winter hits, the worst thing that you can do is to complain about it. After all, we were always told not to worry about things that we cannot control. We just have to go with it, make the most out of it, and pretty soon, summer will be upon us again....

1. Do not admit fault when you start a claim Before you call the insurance company think about the events and present a clear story. But do NOT admit fault. If you admit fault and the other person does not, you are at 100% fault. The fault is something the insurer determines and we agree, disagree or negotiate because faults are not always clear. There are provincial/state fault determination rules which you and your insurer can use to determine fault....

1. Google Play Music This free music downloader from Google is now available for PC and standard users to download or listen to up to 50,000 songs at no cost. Aside from the free library, the app also offers a premium all-access subscription that Google bundles with its YouTube Red. Music lovers who opt for this premium version can stream, on demand, any music title in the Google Play Music catalog....

Accept and Embrace the Time of Year Having your cellphone nearby and remaining on high alert is part of being a healthcare professional during the holidays. It might seem aggravating and annoying when you have to run off in the middle of a holiday dinner to tend to your healthcare responsibilities, but that’s part of your job. Instead of fighting it and fussing, accept the realities of your situation and embrace them with a positive attitude....

But maybe that’s a good thing. Perhaps the funk is a sledgehammer in disguise, ready to knock down the superficial walls that keep you from finding your inner Stefan Urquelle. Here are five ways to love yourself and cultivate genuine self-esteem. 1. Believe That Pride Is Overrated Cultivating genuine self-esteem means throwing away traditional definitions of success. In his book Letting Go, Dr. David Hawkins suggests that genuine self-esteem does not actually arise until pride is relinquished....

1. Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, Belize This amazing natural reef, second only to the Great Barrier Reef, straddles the coast of Belize. It is estimated that 90% of its inhabitants haven’t even been discovered yet. 2. Anywhere in Alaska, USA Anywhere you go in Alaska, you can prepare to be stunned by mother nature just showing off. Fly fishing, hunting, and hiking excursions from local lodges are some of the biggest draws for the avid outdoorsman in a state over twice the size of Texas, which also boasts over 100 volcanoes and 10,000 glaciers....