Here are 10 ways to get you started. As it turns out, the highly-esteemed, much debated “IQ” is actually a pretty poor predictor of academic performance. This is good news for us, because there’s a different characteristic – one the we are in control of – that researcher Angela Duckworth has identified, called “grit,” which correlates much more highly with success. Duckworth defines grit as, “perseverance and passion for long-term goals....
How do I make sure my kid is ready for kindergarten? How do I make sure that I’m ready for kindergarten? Here are 10 tips that I have managed to scrape together from the great advice that I received. 1. Take a Trial Run of The Trips to And From School Kids become anxious and even irritable when they don’t know what to expect. This is especially true when they are experiencing something entirely new....
But all neurologists agree on one thing. The more active the brain cells, the more mentally alert and active we can remain. We can stave off Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other mental conditions. Use it or lose it. Interestingly enough, there is a higher rate of Alzheimers disease among those people who have never had much mental stimulation because they had a very poor education. In other words, their brains are not utilized to the full extent....
1. Install tracking software. Before you work on the road, install tracking software like Prey. In addition to geo-locating your device if it’s lost or stolen, the service can also provide a picture of the person using it — which can help police locate your stolen device. To help prevent access to your data, Prey lets you remotely lock down your device and delete stored passwords. With Prey’s basic plan you can protect up to three devices at no charge....
Regardless, learning to balance rent, bills, groceries and other expenses can come as quite a shock, and many young adults end up accruing large debts that can plague them for years on end. Many young adults are targeted by usurious credit lenders, offering high interest credit facilities such as credit cards, department store-specific cards and loans. These are often sold to young adults as a safety net for emergencies, but the reality is that frequently, these credit facilities are maxed out very quickly, saddling the borrower with high-interest debts that can take years to pay off....
Personal growth is a divine transcendence involving the physical, mental and emotional aspects of ourselves. To me, challenges act as a passageway or path toward greater awareness and a better understanding of your self — the self which is multilayered, dynamic and complex and demands (but resists) change. Personal growth, however, is bigger than simply changing. If you’ve ever experienced losses or setbacks in your life which forced you to rebuild, that is one way to identify and evaluate the inner workings your self....
By carefully selecting the time of your workout, the combination of techniques, and the proper post-workout snacks, you can maximize your workout to build strength and muscle. Here are the essential tips you need to know. 1. Work out at the Right Time of Day The time of day when you choose to work out can make all the difference when it comes to working out to your maximum potential....
1. Getting Things Done by David Allen Far and away, this is one of the best and most popular books I have ever read about personal productivity. The book lays out an entire framework for managing the information and possibilities that come at you every day. Even better, David Allen has published a brand new edition of the book in 2015. I’m looking forward to reading the book and refreshing my understanding....
Leadership requires skills that you must continue to refine as you progress through your career. To help you do that, here are 11 leadership lessons we can learn from Tim Cook. 1. Take risks. The life of a leader is not an easy one. At times leaders must make extremely difficult decisions that can affect the lives of those around them. Although it’s difficult, you must be able to trust in your ability to take risks....
Oolong tea is made from the leaves, buds, and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant. It is slightly fermented and semi-oxidized, giving it a taste in between black and green tea.[1] Oolong can be enjoyed in many forms with a wide variety of Oolong teas – the most famous oolong comes from the Fujian province of China. Additionally, there are many benefits of drinking Oolong tea. What Are the Benefits of Oolong Tea?...
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Here are some of the useful ways to reuse your old t-shirts. 1. Make A Carpet Out of Your Tees You can take little scraps of your old shirts and knit a beautiful rug. The size of the rug depends on your personal choice. You can make vibrant carpet by using different colored shirts. It is an excellent accessory to be placed by the front door. 2. Making A Produce Bag You can make a useful food bag with the help of old shirts....
I know how you feel. You’re not alone. It doesn’t matter if it’s a heartbreak, a firing, or a friend bails on your highly anticipated lunch – rejection and failure deflates your self worth. But, I assure you, every one has experienced this gut-wrenching numbness before. Some worse than others. Before we dive into healthy ways to remove negativity from your mind when failure happens, because it will, I want to encourage you to stir away from two very volatile, very unhealthy tendencies people have: Now that we’ve narrowed down the two most extreme ways not to deal with rejection, let’s dive into what can make it better....
There are many children’s classics that should be on your bookshelf, but this post can only contain few of them. Here are 12 works of classic literature that will prove beneficial to your child’s growth. 1. The Borrowers by Mary Norton In an old country house miniature people borrow things from the humans above them. All is well until one of them is spotted by a human boy. This action forces them to flee and escape from their home....
1.“Torture at Abu Ghraib,” Seymour Hersh (2004) If you don’t think this kind of magazine breaks news, think again. This deeply-reported piece helped turn the whispers that something was going very wrong in Iraqi prisons into an uproar, and showed as a lie the notion that the crimes that took place were simply the work of a few “bad apples.” 2. “Birdbrain,” Margaret Talbot (2008) A must-read for animal lovers, Talbot closely follows the researcher most widely known for trying to understand how animals’ minds work, and takes readers on a tour through the history of smart (or “smart,” depending who you ask) creatures....
#1 Don’t work harder, work deeper. #2 When you are young, work to learn, not to earn. #3 If you work really hard and are kind, amazing things will happen. #4 Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. #5 Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit. #6 Boost your productivity by taking action immediately after setting a target even without perfect plans....
1. They teach you about social relationships Some video games actually depend on social interaction. One of the best things about the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) is the way they encourage friendship and relationships worldwide. The more players engage in social interaction, the more enjoyable they become. These MMORPGs are extremely social games. 2. They can help relieve physical pain Distraction is a great pain management technique. The University of Washington took this a step further and developed a virtual reality game to help patients suffering from agonizing pain....
Here is a list of a few websites that will help you to save your hard-earned money. EBay: With EBay’s bidding system, you can often get a massive discount on almost every product under the sun. Aliexpress: AliExpress is another great website to shop anywhere you are in the world, and they offer a huge discount on their products. LivingSocial: Check out all of the great deals on goods and services in the area where you live....
Great books give our senses a workout. They make us laugh, cry and expand our emotional horizons, provide us with new perspectives, teach us about different realities, free us from feeling tranquillised with trivialities, and above all make us feel gloriously alive! Just in case your left-brain needs convincing—did you know that reading also keeps you mentally sharp, can chill you out and relieve stress, and can even increase your capacity for empathy… ‘I already love books’, we hear you cry out....
There are three main types of social anxiety symptoms: physical, cognitive, and behavioral.[1] Physical symptoms are how your body reacts to a social situation. Cognitive symptoms are how your mind reacts to it. And behavioral symptoms are what you do with those feelings. This article will discuss 13 of the most crippling social anxiety symptoms and how to deal with each of them. By the time you are finished, you will have some strategies for dealing with your social anxiety....
