It is not just your documents, when it comes to kids, they have a knack for making even the simplest of things unsafe for themselves and for you as well. Here are the simplest ways in which you can try and keep the kids away from your work or place. 1. Communicating Directly With The Kids The first and probably the best thing that you can do is try is to talk to the child in radar directly....
1. You plan a lot (and have little to show for it). The most elaborate plan in the history of time can’t save you if you never actually act on it. Without a plan, you won’t know where you’re going. But without action, you’ll never leave the starting line. No plan will ever be perfect, so it is in your best interest to move forward as soon as you can. If you don’t, you could discover that your “planning” was really procrastination in disguise (sneaky devil!...
Nobody ever caught their breath by just continuing to struggle. Whether you are facing an unending set of waves or the continual beating of bad times in your life, all you need is a break. If you can find a moment of peace, high up on top of a wave, you will probably see your way out. All you really need is to catch your breath.
Moving abroad, be it temporarily or not, is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. If you’re an expat like me, the thought of stepping off the plane in a country where you don’t know anyone is a daunting prospect. Trent Hand already covered 3 Brilliant Things to Do Before Moving Overseas, so I thought I would discuss 7 ways you can mentally prepare yourself before you step into the unknown....
1) Think of your emotions as part of your “map” not as part of the “territory” Our thoughts lead us to feeling emotions. When we think positive thoughts we tend to experience positive emotions and when we think negative thoughts, we tend to experience negative emotions. Remind yourself that your thinking is your interpretation of an event and that is it never a direct experience that takes place. Our ‘map’ is the filter through which we look at the world....
1. Stick to the program Sohee Lee, NSCA Certified Trainer, advises against changing your workout schedule too much. This is common practice among people who aren’t seeing immediate gains from their workouts. Consistency is the key for making progress. You must trust the chosen program and follow it diligently for at least 4-6 weeks before deciding if any changes need to be made. It doesn’t have to be the latest and greatest fitness magazine program....
Fortunately, this vivacity brings lots of health benefits when enjoying it with your daily meals. Here are 8 amazing health benefits of turmeric. 1. Soothes Inflammation When the body is working to combat something, be it a virus, mild infection, or something more serious, inflammation occurs. Inflammation can be uncomfortable and can make you feel ill all over. There’s even research to suggest that there could be a link between inflammation and depression....
1. Almost Everything Can Be Recycled When we really try, it is remarkable how much waste we can recycle. Everything from batteries, to food waste, to clothing, electronics, glass, metal, paper, and plastic can be recycled. According to a Canadian report as much as 80% of typical household garbage is made up of recyclable materials or organic materials that break down easily. It is estimated that at least half of the materials thrown into the garbage by a person could be recycled instead....
1. Motivational Skills In the words of ET the Hip Hop Preacher, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.” Now you may not think that a burning desire to achieve is a skill, but it in essence it is the skill that carries us through to the end, to our final glorious destination that we can then look back and revel in....
If you’re a beginner to yoga, these beginner yoga tips are for you. But first of all, you need to have a better understanding of what yoga really is. What is Yoga? Originated in India, Yoga is a balanced system of mental and physical practices that serves the purpose of helping each one us to attain our highest potential and to endure a good health and happiness. Yoga helps you to extend our health, productivity, creativity, and improve the quality of living....
My office is quite dynamic and there’s always something interesting (or dramatic, possibly) going on and it can be really hard to for me to maintain my focus and stay productive throughout the whole day. Once I realized I’m not getting any work done, I decided to do some experimenting of my own and see what works for me. 1. Help! Don’t hesitate from reaching out. If you’re anything like me, you’re capable of spending hours trying to learn how to do a bit of work that the rest of your task depends on without asking for advice....
Complaining There are always people in every office who constantly complain. They can magically find something to complain about even in the most perfect conditions. The boss is terrible, work conditions are unbearable, it is too hot in the room, it is too cold in the room, our lunch breaks are too short, my tasks are too big, this bird outside disturbs me, the water in the cooler tastes funny, this fly won’t let me work, etc....
Causes Tight hips are caused by shortened hip flexors from sitting for long periods of time doing the following: Sitting at a desk Sitting in a vehicle Riding long distances on a bicycle or motorcycle Symptoms Your feet naturally turn out The outside or front of your thighs aches or burn You experience knee pain Negative Effects You endure back pain Your posture suffers Your shins burn after exercising Your feet ache Your entire body feels tight...
As far as I’m concerned, it’s a pretty great idea to do this subtly, and what better way to provide your special man with guidelines than to put them in a box and place a bow on them? Behind every successful man and accomplished gentleman, there’s a woman who has his back, so let’s see what kind of a birthday surprise can help you support him. 1. Tie And Cufflinks A gentleman dresses to impress....
1. It helps to build your character I was facing an enormous challenge. I had to drive a long way through Europe. I was a novice as regards driving in Naples, which was hair-raising but liberating! I had to cope with a new language as I hardly knew any Italian. I had to walk into a new job and learn to get on with a variety of unforgettable characters. I cannot think of a better character-building exercise....
But we rarely discuss the profound. Time is short and unfortunately we are all getting older. There may never be a better time than now to have a meaningful conversation with your parent or parents. You sometimes hear people say that they regret missed opportunities while their parents were alive and that there were things they wish they had spoken about. Make sure that you seize the chance while you can....
Asperger’s Syndrome (ASP) is a type of mild autism that affects an average of 1 in 88 children in the US. In popular media, there are certain stereotypes attributed to people with Asperger’s (just think of Sheldon Cooper from TV’s Big Bang Theory). Often, due to their unusual gifts and behavior, highly creative and gifted people are labeled with Asperger’s, especially if they are socially awkward. Furthermore, there’s been a trend recently where “experts” diagnose famous people with Asperger’s posthumously....
Goals are tough to achieve. Sometimes your goals are too vague, too broad, or just unrealistic. However, here’s the good news: you’re already ahead of most people just by setting goals. Now you need to tweak your approach, and you’ll make reaching goals easier. Here are eight ways to get you going on the right path (don’t forget, we have a great guide on how to achieve my goal)....
1. Think positive thoughts The more positive you are, the happier you’ll be. If you approach each and every moment of your life in a positive fashion, you’ll end up seeing the good in everything. Even when things go wrong, staying optimistic will help you push past the bad, allowing you to see the silver lining through the dark clouds. If you spend your life looking for bad things to happen, you’ll miss out on the good that’s all around you....
So what do productive people do that the rest of us don’t? Well, this LinkedIn article features 8 of their secrets and the main take away seems to be focusing on a few of the most important tasks rather than trying to do as many items from your to-do list as possible. A few of the most important points: Create a smaller to-do list Take breaks Take on harder tasks earlier in the day Create a system Don’t communicate productivity with laziness...
