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Living with others can take its toll over time; however, as it can create significant issues regarding finances, cleanliness and the invasion of personal space. Many of these struggles can be easily avoided, so long as you enter the arrangement with an open mind and are fully prepared for what lies ahead. Here are some examples of common problems facing roommates. 1. You struggle to share and pay household bills Whenever you share a living space, it is important to distribute the responsibility and payment of bills fairly....

Caffeine Makes For Healthy Tea An exciting correlation between tea and improved health relates to caffeine intake. In a study of 13,540 individuals, caffeine from all types of tea and coffee were found to decrease the likelihood of developing diabetes. Keep in mind that high levels of sugar and fat can increase your chance of diabetes. To benefit from this healthy tea advantage, make sure not to load too much cream or sugar into your mug with your tea bag....

While many of these suggestions have been featured before at Lifehack (don’t multitask, organize your workspace, etc.) many of the tips aren’t things you’d think about when you’re focusing on work. For example, exercising and de-stressing are great ways to increase your productivity. You might notice that at the bottom of this infographic, Lifehack is credited as a source. Well, that’s because the inspiration for the graphic is this post by Ciara Conlon, so if you need more details on precisely how to work better, don’t miss the original post....

The consistent motivation required for overcoming difficulties in life can be easily lost, even by the most successful people. It can be difficult to dig deep and find the courage to face challenges, but once you do, that strength never leaves. If you feel like giving up, you’ve come to the right place. The 7 tips you’ll find today will give you the right boost of energy to continue your push against your daily struggles!...

1. They’re unprepared to take the call. If you’re 4 beers deep at a Yankees game or trying to wrestle a dirty diaper off a screaming baby, you probably shouldn’t answer a call you don’t recognize. Yet, most of the candidates my recruiting team speaks with are under the impression that it’s better to answer a call you’re not completely prepared for than to miss the call altogether. It’s not. If you find yourself in a situation that isn’t suitable for a professional conversation, don’t pick up....

That’s a bit of a tricky question, because success means a lot of different things to different people. The only way to be sure you are truly successful is to define your very own success. Here are seven steps to help you effectively track your progress against the number one person in your life…yourself! 1. Ask Yourself: “What Does Success Look Like?” While the above quote might strike a chord with you, it’s important to define what your very own version of success looks like....

Rather than announcing your resolution at a New Year’s Eve party and then quickly breaking it, here are some ways to actually get what you want in 2016 and make it the best year ever. 1. Decide what you truly want First of all, what is it you truly want? Consider something you desire, and then think about the work required to get it. Do you really want what you say you do, or would you rather not put in the effort to get it?...

When I decided to move abroad to France and needed to master another foreign language, I thought it would be as easy as in my school days. I’d quickly pick up the new words and reach a decent fluency level in a month or two naturally. How wrong I was! Learning a new language as an adult proved to be rather challenging.[1] Learning grammar was tough, and remembering the correct pronunciation was even worse!...

But a conscientious parent will search for ways to teach their children the true meaning of the holidays, so they don’t get lost and confused by the commercialism promoted by retail stores. Instead of focusing on the self-absorbed attitude of deciding what they want to get out of it, (like how many toys will Santa bring me) maybe you would prefer that your child learn about why we celebrate these holidays to begin with....

1. You let your meat thaw at room temperature. The Problem: Leaving food (especially meat) at room temperature puts it in the 40-140F temperature zone where bacteria will grow on it like nobody’s business. If the food isn’t properly cooked after that, there is a big risk that you’ll get sick. The Solution: The USDA recommends three ways of thawing your meat. The first is using a cold water bath where you need to change the water out when it starts to get warm....

Practicing gratitude is one of the fastest ways to improve your life. Check out the following 8 amazing things that will happen when you start to practice gratitude. 1. You will sleep better If you don’t feel grateful in your life, you may struggle to sleep at night because you feel discontent. However, you can fix this by practicing gratitude. According to a 2009 study, thinking about the things that you are grateful for will improve your quality of sleep....

Make Your Own Morning Coffee– I have a tiny little one-cup machine with a steel filter. Why? Because it’s silly easy to operate and clean. I buy really good coffee by the pound, and so a pound of coffee costs $6.50 or so US. Buying coffee at the coffee shop is $2.50 or so for a large. That means, I save after only 3 uses, and it doesn’t really slow down my getting out the door, especially if you think about how much time it takes to wait in a drive-up line....

Who isn’t trying to negotiate? As we speak, entrepreneurs are trying to convince investors, corporate giants are trying to convince their clients, and a dad somewhere is trying to get his son to do his homework — we negotiate every day! The aim of my series of posts is to explain certain negotiation tricks and techniques which have worked for me in dealing with people all over the world — across race, ethnicity, cultures, and ages....

Working out your butt and leg muscles will not only shape and tone them, but will help towards efficiency in other exercises such as running, cycling and swimming. Here you will be taken through 8 leg and butt workouts that will help towards getting the shape and tone that you want. If you want to know more about weight loss, you can’t miss the following article that provides all useful tips you need: Weight Loss Plan And Program: Create Your Own One...

1. He gives you your personal space You love having a little time, space, and some oxygen for yourself. He knows that and loves his private space too. There are no problems if you are away for a weekend or out with the girls. He does not cling and he does not pester you with texts and phone calls while you are enjoying yourself. It is, of course reciprocal because you do not believe in 24/7 surveillance either....

1. Is it a registered charity? Some charities operate without any paid employees, and so they do not have to be registered as a charity. The limit they declare is usually below $50,000 annually. But all the other charities who claim to be registered should be checked out by consulting the list at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This is important because of the tax deductions available. It will also ensure that you will not give to those charities who are flying under the government’s radar....

Check out 8 great strategies that successful people never told you about personal branding: 1. They Own Their Name Online When you start becoming successful you will face people who will be jealous of your accomplishments. Some of them might write inaccurate things about you in an attempt to bring you down. Your name is your reputation and you should grab your own domain name immediately, whether you plan to use it or not....

“The ears of our generation have been made so delicate by the senseless multitude of flatterers that, as soon as we perceive anything of ours in not approved of, we cry out that we are being bitterly assailed; and when we can repel the truth by no other pretence, we escape by attributing bitterness, impatience, intemperance, to our adversaries.” – Martin Luther King You are not sincere You are flattering another person but there is no sincerity attached with it....

We all want to find our destiny; but how do we know when we have strayed from the true path we are meant to be on? Each of us is born with our own talents and gifts and strengths—unique energies that need an outlet. What is right for one person will not be right for others. So how do we know if we have lost our way? Well, there are some tell-tale signs....

Be Professional The first thing you will notice in the talking habits of likeable people is that they are truly professional. They will make you feel at ease whilst always maintaining a professional style, ensuring that you can get the treatment you need without getting too out of touch with the original conversation. This makes a big difference in general, as you might be working with someone who isn’t very professional in their tone, which can lead to the room getting slightly derailed....