If that sounds familiar, don’t worry. Sometimes we just need to choose an option and make the most of it. But in case you often cannot make a decision, here are some things you can do to make it easier. 1. Don’t overanalyze it. Most people tend to overthink the situation, even if it’s a simple one we encounter daily. We often waste time deciding what to wear, whether to call someone or not and what to eat for each meal....
Here are eight ways to help you arrive on time for appointments, every time. 1. Make a list of items you’ll need for regular appointments. Do you waste time every week trying to think of all the different items you’ll need to bring with you for a recurring appointment? Save time by writing out a list of all the different items you’ll need to pack. If you’re meeting your personal trainer at the gym, you might list workout clothes, sneakers, towel, water bottle, gym membership card, and gym bag....
I advocate a “back to basics” approach that cuts off the ongoing encroachment of technology and reminds us that we’re not cyborgs, but fully functioning human beings. Here are 8 ways to cultivate more love in life that will help you “ground” yourself and interact more completely with your life, instead of just reporting on it on social media. 1) Take a technology detox. You mean… Yes. I mean. Take a full day....
1. The secret to life. 2. The world’s greatest lie. 3. The language of the world. 4. What happens when we die. 5. The only way to learn. 6. The way to view others. 7. The most extraordinary things in life. 8. The power of truly believing. 9. What we can learn from children. 10. The only way to understand the miracle of life. Whether you’re struggling through a tough situation or your life is calm and content at the moment, these words hold immense power....
Are you worried about your ability to be healthy in our demanding world? Would you like to feel like a million bucks? I personally believe that becoming healthy is a process which includes diet, exercise, good sleep and effective stress management. However, it is not possible to always do everything you need to do to be healthy. Unfortunately, we also live in a time where the toxins in our environment can overwhelm our bodies....
With the learning community growing constantly, there is always research and studies that have talked about certain habits; specifically habits that promote a smarter and efficient learning atmosphere. In fact, the habits I’ll bring up are so effective, most schools don’t talk about them. This post will explore why that’s the case and how you can integrate these learning habits in your life. What Is Considered To Be Efficient Learning?...
On a side note, if you’re having a little trouble in the bedroom, the fruit even works as a natural aphrodisiac and a natural Viagra when circulation is the problem. L-citruline: Watermelon contains an abundance of an amino acid called L-citruline. Alleviates high blood pressure. Diuretic: Watermelon is a natural diuretic (as if the name isn’t a straightforward giveaway) and good for hydration. Natural Viagra: In the area of improved circulation,one study has found that watermelon has Viagra-like effects where increased circulation is a necessity....
Photo credit: Source 1. You get about 1/4 of the bed but you never complain. 2. I have you willing to do the dirty chores so I don’t have to. 3. I have an appetite the size of you, and you love me for it. 4. I wouldn’t want to experiment with a homemade avocado mask in front of anyone else. 5. We have little people running around that are half me and half you....
1. Bruce Almighty The first one our list is the popular Jim Carrey movie whereby he believes that God is punishing him with a raft of bad luck. He complains about God and, in typical movie style, ends up becoming God for the day to try and deal with all the problems. It’s a nice little lesson to remember from a movie, albeit a rather silly one. How would you deal with things if you were God?...
We all start each day, week, month, and year with good intentions. We know that to experience the benefits of accomplishing our goals, we have to stop putting things off. However, the daily work that it takes to achieve our major life goals is not always straightforward. It’s hard work, and for that reason, too many people settle for a “good enough” life. The good news is that there are definite strategies you can use and mindset shifts you can make to stop putting things off, accomplish every goal you have, and live a life most people will only dream of creating....
1. Stay Aware of Color Cool, light colored shades will let the area feel larger, while bright, bold, and darker shades will make the space feel smaller. The same principle works for plants – pale pinks, blues, and yellows should be placed at boundaries, evoking depth. Bolder blooms should be placed with focus in central areas. White foliage will work in the same way, so pay attention to which plants should go where....
1. You’re perceived as cold With little facial expression and very few words, people usually think you’re so cold and dare not to approach you. The fact is that your emotions are always stirring inside while your outside doesn’t react accordingly. 2. Your intelligence is often underestimated People often take fluency in languages as the key of intelligence. It’s true that people who’re fluent in languages have their talents. But it doesn’t mean people who’re not good at expressing themselves are not equally intelligent....
1. Your air will be cleaner The most obvious benefit to having a Himalayan salt lamp is its incredible ability to filter the air in your home, removing dust, cigarette smoke, pollen and other contaminants in the air. Himalayan salt lamps help filter the air by attracting water molecules and any foreign particles they are carrying, and absorb it.This is known as hygroscopy. When the lamp is turned on, the heat coming from it releases the water back into the air, but keeps all of the absorbed particles trapped inside the lamp....
Have you been putting off opening those boxes that your mother handed over to you when she was cleaning out her attic, boxes full of papers, trinkets and treasures from your childhood? Many people shove those boxes in their own attics to deal with later. Why? Because they have the power to bring your history back to life, at least in your memory. And, our histories are a mixed bag!...
What most people don’t know is that there are many types of bias that prevent us every single day from doing exactly that. Psychologists continue to find new types of bias that cloud our judgment and prevent us from reaching the fairest, most accurate conclusions. For example, the overestimation bias has only recently been named and defined. That’s when you overestimate how much other people will enjoy or dislike something....
Yet, the global warming phenomenon has been responsible for an entire island disappearing. Another green country is facing the repercussions of global warming due to the policy decisions of other countries even though its own policies promote environment-friendly practices. In the coming times, we are about to spend more energy for cooling rather than heating. Recent studies have shown that children may be particularly affected by the effects of global warming....
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Two Stars and a Wish As parents, friends or bosses we often have to give critical feedback, so how can we do this in a way that does not antagonize the other person but instead helps them to improve? Here is a method that works well in nearly all circumstances – it’s called two stars and a wish. Let’s say that little Johnny has terrible writing. His teacher could criticize this and tell him to work on it....
To be honest, I was like that before I made an amazing discovery. Always late to events, procrastinating and never on time. That was till a certain event occurred that enlightened me. But before I share with you what that enlightenment is, let me share with you more about what I believed before that fateful event. Is everyone lazy, therefore bound to be late? Like all teenagers, I was someone that constantly held onto the belief that ‘Everyone would always be late!...
