Route One of the first things that need to be done is to determine destinations and routes. This will depend on the travel style of those going on the road trip. Some people enjoy staying at hotels; some are content with an RV, while others look forward to an opportunity to do some camping. This preference will impact route selections. It’s also good to determine sites to see while traveling toward a final destination....
Here are 9 things to remove from your life to increase productivity. 1. Remove Distractions From Social Media This is easier said than done, but distractions creep into every aspect of our lives. Take an hour every day and turn off the Facebook Messenger, let the Instagram feed move on without you, and ignore the SnapChats. It’s amazing what you can do in just one hour when half your time isn’t spent checking your social platforms....
1. Give money or donate Donating money shows that you believe money is good. It is not only a thing to pay a bill or buy a car with, but multiplied with the money of others it can influence somebody else’s life. It’s self-empowering. Giving money away also nurtures the feeling of gratefulness, another way to build the right mindset for more money. 2. Appreciate what you already have Yes, gratefulness again....
You can have fun as well as take care of yourself this summer. If you are able to keep your body fit, healthy, and happy throughout the summer months, you will build the habits to keep it going onto the next summer as well. Here are seven tips for building and maintaining a fit summer body. 1. Eat right Your diet should consist of lots of fruits and vegetables. According to The Harvard School of Public Health you should be eating nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day, equivalent to two cups of fruit and 2....
Ever experience feeling so sleepy you almost bump your head on your computer screen? What about almost giving in but the thought of too much work is holding you back? It almost feels easy to give in. But if there’s a lot of work to do and you have to stay wide awake, you can do some simple hacks to keep sleepiness at bay. Take a nap Instead of fighting it, go ahead and get some sleep....
Ringxiety: Has it happened to you? You think you hear your phone ringing or even feel it vibrating in your pocket, but it isn’t. Phantom rings are the psychological equivalent of Pavlov’s dogs—who salivated at the ringing of a bell—and usually occur when you’re expecting an “important” call or text. This troubling side-effect stems from frequent, compulsive phone or social media checkups as well as never leaving your device far from arm’s reach....
1. Host a “ME” Party What is a “me” party? No, we don’t invite lots of guests and throw ourselves a party. A ‘me’ party is basically a pamper yourself date! Schedule a time once a week where you are totally focused on yourself and your own needs. Often times, we get caught up in our to-do lists and fail to nurture ourselves. Plan a day or even an evening where you spend time doing things you like....
The good news is – you can become a truly great leader! All you need is to put some extra effort and consider the following 7 tips when increasing your leadership abilities. 1. Invest in yourself Being a great leader means continuous learning: about the people you work with, your niche, business operation, the industry game set and yourself of course. Don’t be frugal when it comes to investing in your education....
These seven tips from Steve Olson are right on point. One I think he could have added was keeping optimistic. When you remove pessimism from any equation you begin seeing the good in all situations and opportunities in everything. 7 Ways to Help Yourself Recognize Opportunity – [SteveOlson]
Consider this: 91% of the US adult population currently owns a cell phone, of which 61% are smartphones. In fact, while smartphones are only about half as common, cell phones are just as common in Nigeria and South Africa, with about 90% of adults in those countries owning mobile devices. These little devices have become so integral to functioning in civilized societies that it’s hard to imagine existing in them without one....
For many of us, we use the software on a daily basis at work and there’s no debating the fact that, more often than not, certain tasks can be time consuming! We all know the simple time-saving hacks of CTRL + C to copy a section of a document and CTRL+V to paste, however they’re only the basics and when you start to dig around and get to know Word a bit better, you’ll find that there’s a whole host of great shortcuts which can save considerable amounts of time....
1. Todoist This app is great for listing all that stuff you’ve got to do. If you think of a great solution to the laundry room chaos, you can whip out this little sucker and list out all of the tasks needed to accomplish your vision. This app allows you to assign a priority level to the task, schedule it for a specific completion date, and add notes to any one task....
What can we learn from these meteoric success stories? A whole lot in fact. Let’s take a look: What can we learn from these precocious success stories? Michelle Phan First of all, they didn’t let their youth hold them back. From Elon Musk and Nick D’Aloisio successfully selling their own self-programmed software at the tender age of 12(!), through to Pete Cashmore and David Karp making efforts to try to look and sound older, all forged ahead with their plans despite lack of experience....
Now your teen has a mile long wish list and it contains items they can brag about in Snapchat – like the newest gadget everyone talks about or a holiday tour in Europe. They surely know who brings them presents, but still, have only a vague concept of where the money comes from. To bring back the magic you should really know what your child wants and dreams about deep down under the sheer desire to impress their friends....
When the night comes… They express themselves through… The time it takes to get bored… How their ways of thinking are different… When they encounter a difficult situation… When making a decision, they depend on… How do they face failure…
1. A Whole New Level of Organization The layout and streamlined view that you get with Google Photos is extremely handy, as it sorts your pictures by the months you took them. The days of searching tirelessly through your massive amount of photos is over! 2. Auto Backup for Photos and Videos You can now download this app on all of your mobile devices and also your computer. It’s possible to set up an auto backup program which photos automatically back up to, thus saving your precious mobile storage space....
1. “I would like your input on this one.” Please do not respond to this by a simple compliment. However, don’t give too negative an advice as well. The best way is to respond by giving specific advice about what they are doing right and how it could be done in an even better way. They expect to be given coaching to make things better. 2. “I will do it, sure....
A natural and cost-effective solution is baking soda. It is a common ingredient, often found in the kitchen cupboard, and it can be used in many different ways to mend and improve your body from head to toe. This household ingredient is effective as an antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory because of its alkaline properties. However, make sure to use only a small amount for short periods of time because excessive use can damage both hair and skin....
“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.” ―Benjamin Franklin 1. We should spend more time with ourselves rather than with the needless dramas around us There are many benefits to spending time with ourselves. It relieves stress, gives us a rounder perspective of life, and helps us to be more independent. It also offers us clarity, purpose, and definition. By spending more time with ourselves, we can avoid the needless dramas that surround us....
1. Our sessions together can’t undo a week of bad decisions. Before you even think about paying a personal trainer, you need to ask yourself a very important question: Sometimes people blame their personal trainer for their lack of results, but more often than not, the buck stops with the individual. Of course, a good personal trainer should offer guidance that will empower their clients to make good decisions outside of the gym, but all of your training sessions could be for naught if you’re not willing to take action with the instruction you are given....
