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In other words, every time you send an email whilst on a conference call, you’re severely damaging your cognitive ability. If there’s ever been an excuse to start doing less, this is it. It’s better for you and better for your business. Here are eight tasks you should be delegating: 1. Diary Management Anyone who leads a hectic lifestyle will know that the only way to succeed and remain sane is to have a well organised diary, but that takes time and careful consideration....

While this has helped to create flexibility in the job market and inspire a new generation of freelancers, it has also made long-term security extremely hard to find. Modern-day job seekers must maintain an open-minded approach when seeking out opportunities, while those already in gainful employment may find themselves committed to an unsuitable or unfulfilling role. What to do if you find yourself in the wrong career If you belong to this category, it is all too easy to become disillusioned with the labor market and the lack of suitable, long-term opportunities....

Here’s some of the things we think when we’re anxious. Bear in mind this list is not exhaustive and it is different for every one of us. But these are some common themes. 1. We Don’t Want to Be Alone Many of us with anxiety fear being by ourselves. It leaves us in a vulnerable position as we’re then free to worry endlessly. These anxious thoughts can in turn escalate into a full blown panic attack....

Here are the 8 traits all resilient people share, so you can start accomplishing your goals and live your dream life. 1. Optimistic Staying motivated is a key trait of the most successful people, but how do they stay motivated? Sure, when things are going well, staying motivated isn’t difficult. However, when you hit a rough patch, motivation can quickly fade. To stay motivated through the ups and the downs, you need to maintain a certain level of optimism....

1. Cut the Fat Where you can, eliminate parties from your work who don’t really need to be involved. The more cooks, the less likelihood there is that anything delicious will be made in the kitchen, and this inevitably leads to frustration. Instead of spending every day in consensus-building meetings, strive to gain greater control over your work responsibilities – consulting managers or mentors when YOU feel it will be helpful....

SEE ALSO: Four Effective Natural Stress Remedies For those of us fortunate enough to have great assistants, we know how significantly they can improve our effectiveness. I’ve been blessed to have two incredibly great assistants, and while each has moved on to positions of greater responsibility, their contributions remain with me. High Payoff Contributions The following four items are tasks (or performance areas) that a trusted assistant can undertake readily, freeing your time of up to a couple of hours a day immediately and dramatically improving the operation of your office — unless it’s already a finely-tuned machine....

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Yes, it’s that time of year again to learn how to keep new year resolution. It’s the time of year when we feel as if we have to turn over a new leaf and have a fresh start. The time when we misguidedly imagine that the arrival of a new year will magically provide the catalyst, motivation and persistence we need to reinvent ourselves. Traditionally, New Year’s Day is styled as the ideal time to kick start a new phase in your life and the time when you must make your all important new year’s resolution....

First off, what and where is Hāna? Hāna is a very, very small town on the eastern end of Maui, Hawaii. Call me naïve, but I didn’t even now it existed until I got TO the island. I ventured down to Maui to visit a college bestie who has lived there for several years, currently in Lāhainā. Being caught up in my own world here in Dallas with life and work, I didn’t pay much attention to my friend’s home down there, but wow, did Maui immediately get my attention, especially on this adventure....

9 Tips to Lose Weight No Matter How Busy You Are | Mind Body Green 2. Put yourself first. Stressful situations can take your focus away from properly caring for yourself. 3. Eat whole, fresh foods in a rainbow of colors. Generally, the fewer foods you consume that come in a box or have a label, the healthier you’re eating. 4. Eat mindfully. Don’t watch TV and eat. Pay attention to what you’re eating....

Maybe you wish you had more, and not satisfied with your current life circumstances and believe that if you just get that ‘perfect job’ you can then be happy. Or maybe you’ve lost a love…maybe you’ve never had one… and feel that your life is not complete without a significant other to bring you the happiness that is so rightfully yours, but seems to be just out of reach. Regardless of your personal circumstances, it is possible to find internal happiness, that form of happiness that feeds on nothing, except your own desire to find it....

It Allows Us To Understand More About The Human Species In Sapiens: A brief History of Humankind, Dr. Yuval Noah Harari, a renowned historian, gives a strong narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution. This is a book that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” See how human beings have evolved and the possibilities we hold A bold and provocative read, Sapiens challenges everything you thought you knew about yourself, your society and the world around you....

But even with all the opportunities a job interview affords an applicant, it can still be a daunting prospect, especially to those new to the job market. This infographic can help you prepare for your job interview so you can put your best foot forward and move ahead in the hiring process -hopefully even landing you the position.

At first as the bad grades start to emerge, you think your child will pull out of it. You just need to help her with the homework, help her understand the concepts better. Yet your attempts to help are like banging your head against a wall. The will to perform is just not there. You’re not alone. Plenty of children and teens are underperformers. Child psychologist Dr. Sylvia Rimm [1]says, “Underlying these children’s poor study habits, weak skills, disorganization, and defensiveness is a feeling of a lack of personal control over their educational success....

When someone who is perceived to be a leader of sorts claims that something is cool or worth paying attention to, the masses accept it as gospel. Many times, however, the cool factor is all in the presentation. Friends of the opera and symphony will pony up $100 or more to hear the melodies composed by greatest artists of all time. They dress up in a nice suit and tie, don a new dress and jewelry and flaunt to their friends how they have the best seats at the prestigious opening performance....

What do you think holidays are for? We believe that they are a time to be explorers, adventurers and most of all, tech-free. When your hand inches towards that game of Candy Crush? Take up some knitting ( Men too!). Its a fabulous stress buster and keeps you tech-free while you clock in those holes after holes with soft, comforting yarn. Directholidays.co.uk brings to you this brilliant infographic that helps you remain disconnected and incommunicado while you have the best time of your life sky diving, snorkeling or rock climbing....

It’s one of those quotations that when you ponder it, you will have to agree with its blatant truth. But if so many of us are of the same mind as Picasso, why do we regularly forget to take his advice? The Key to All Success: Action

Below, you can see what makes an infographic “bad,” and what you can do to improve it. Step 1: Color Choose complementary colors that are easy on the eyes. Step 2: Typography Keep fonts consistent, easy to read, and choose ones that go together. Step 3: Layout Align your spacing, and keep it uncluttered. This helps the flow for your readers and keeps them interested. Featured photo credit: Viktor Hanacek via picjumbo....

Why do you think people ignored the first man but rushed to help the second? Did the latter deserve help and compassion more than the first because he wore a suit? Does what we wear have such an impact on our humanity? Or perhaps the first man looked unapproachable, even dangerous and so passersby did not want to endanger themselves? I don’t know. If you’re really honest with yourself, would you help a stranger in need regardless of their appearance/?...

During my time as a Green Beret we made the SOF truths an important yardstick when we went about our operations. The SOF truths have much applicability in the business world and even your personal life. Here are the SOF truths translated into general terms: Humans are More Important than Hardware People, not technology or equipment make the difference. The right people, with the right training operating the right equipment will get er done....