Donald Latumahina at LifeOptimizer has some tips to help get the most out of your reading. Some of these you may have heard before [in Efficient Reading], but here Donald puts everything into a sequence that you can follow with some new ideas as well. How to Get the Most Out of Your Books – [LifeOptimizer] After reading the whole book, I’d suggest creating a book summary of your own....
What is email marketing? Email marketing is using the speed and ease of email to communicate directly with your potential customers. Important messages, tips, updates and promotions can be delivered to people who have opted in to your mailing list. Is it working for you now? The questions to ask yourself to determine if your current email marketing is working or not are as follows: Are my campaigns being talked about?...
Do you worry that … 1. Your partner might cheat. Everyone wants to be their partner’s “one and only,” right? Somewhere, deep inside (or not so deep), we think that once we’re in our relationship, our boyfriend or girlfriend won’t even notice anyone else but us. But let’s think about this for a minute. No one becomes blind to attractive people in the world just because they start dating someone....
1. Don’t Put Off Things Until Tomorrow We all say, “Oh, I’ll do that tomorrow!” What you should really be saying is, “Oh, I’ll do that right now!” Living in the moment and getting things done now are great habits to have regardless of making the most of your life or not. Living for the now is even better if you want to make the most of your life. It is indeed quite helpful....
All pillows are not created equal these days as there are many designed now to handle specific issues that people have while sleeping. Regardless, the ones I have picked out are designed to offer the best sleep possible depending on your situation. Criteria for a Good Pillow for Sleeping Before getting into the list of best pillows I selected, here are the criteria that went into selecting the ideal pillows for sleeping:...
Staying productive is a lot easier than you think. Many over complicate productivity by using unnecessary apps and relying on tools that take away focus on daily tasks. The truth is, productivity tips are supposed to declutter your to-do list. Stress from too much things going on is the result of confusion. For 9 of the best productivity tips, checkout the infographic. You might be surprised to know that most of the techniques revolve around staying fresh and present....
That is due to Dr. Carol Dweck, who wrote a popular book talking about this concept. One thing that stands out in the book is that, while Dweck talks about these mindsets, many of the examples that she presents are based around learning.[1] There is nothing wrong with that, but I believe that when we see growth mindset examples that stretch beyond learning new things, we can see what it means to be successful in life....
Insomnia is a condition that affects 60 million people[1] and probably yourself hence why you’re here checking this article out. You’re probably also interested in natural remedies for insomnia and we’re here to help you out! What Exactly Insomnia Is Insomnia essentially is the inability to fall, and stay, asleep. But it goes a bit deeper than that. Researchers are starting to recognize insomnia as as a problem of your brain unable to stop being awake....
Victor Hugo: Always have breakfast This famous author who started his writing days with a good breakfast was on a great productivity hacks path. His favourite food was raw egg, which is rich in proteins and gives you the necessary energy refill for a new creative day. As there are a lot of proteins in eggs, it is great brain food. But don’t limit your options: go ahead and find your own copywriter’s perfect breakfast recipe by experimenting with meat, veggies or fruits....
Have you ever wondered though, if it could be YOU holding yourself back from achieving success or, if you possibly limit your results because of what you believe? We hold beliefs about all things and they have a direct influence over what we achieve or not. When we have empowering beliefs, our achievements can feel almost effortless. If we have self limiting beliefs, however, then it can often feel like we are pushing a big rock up a steep hill....
1. Buying brand names Because we are conditioned by advertisers that brand-name products always serve us better we are inclined to reach for brand-name products without ever counting the cost. But by trying generic brands or stores for products we buy often, we certainly would be saving 20 percent more. 2. Eating out Many of us feel that cooking good food is tough. For some of us, we are too tired to cook....
1. We are sleep deprived. With long working hours and little time to rest, one activity you can indulge in while dating is to relax in a spa. There, we can catch some extra Zzzz’s. We’ll love you double if you are aware of this. After a restful massage and a long nap, we can be more attentive to you and our conversations. Who knows — after a nap the next conversation has the potential to lead to a blooming relationship....
That won’t happen this time! Interruptions do the most damage when we allow their appearance to affect us long after we’ve returned to our initial task. This can happen for a few reasons: We treat any break in our workflow like it’s a fracture in the final product. We resent our seeming inability to avoid distractions and end up treating their appearance as a personal weakness. We view distractions as a change in our journey instead of just another bend in the river....
Side Fierce Stand with your feet together. Inhale to bend your knees and lower your hips as you raise your arms overhead, coming into Fierce Pose. Exhale and cross your right elbow over to your outer left knee. Press your palms together and actively push your bottom elbow against your thigh to lift and rotate your chest up, increasing the twist. Pull your right hip back slightly, making sure both knees are parallel....
Productivity expert Chris Bailey charted his motivation, focus, and energy levels for 21 days and found that all three tend to spike between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and 6:00 and 7:00 PM.[1] For all those highs, he also noticed times when focus, energy, and motivation were nowhere to be found. Chris was tired at work. Your peak productivity times may be different than Mr. Bailey’s, but the overall shape of your energetic graph would still look like a series of zigzags....
So grab your ripe bananas and get ready to whip up some deliciously healthy banana recipes. 1. Bourbon Banana Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins via Enticingly Healthy Eating I have never tried adding any kind of alcohol to my baked goods (as far as I can remember?) so I definitely need to try cooking this recipe. You actually add all of the ingredients to a blender to combine — so easy!...
As gasoline has risen from an average of $1 a gallon to $4, gas usage has gone down drastically. In fact, Americans used 13% less fuel in 2012 than they had just five years earlier. This drop will only increase as more alternate fuels make their way into the mainstream. When comparing the costs of alternate fuels, it’s important to also consider the miles you can get on a full tank of the fuel....
The Difficult Person To Purchase For Then there are gifts for my friend. She loves debating, thinking about the grey areas in life and weighing each side of an argument . She loves reading, writing and poetry. When it comes to buying her gifts, we start moving into the realm of the impossible. She has the best of everything in every shape and size possible, so I have to resort to creative genius when it comes to giving her gifts....
Do you need a data visualization of a spectrum of two extremes? No problem. Take a look at the left hand side of the table in yellow – you may need a continuum diagram. There are visualization methods for data, information, concept, strategy, metaphor and compound. 110 of them, just like the periodic table of elements. A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods – [Visual Literacy]
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Not only is it full-time, but it lasts for years and no qualification can fully prepare you for the responsibilities that come with raising the next generation! However, scientific research offers valuable insight into how we should approach the task of rearing children to be happy adults who contribute to society. 1. Praise kids often for their efforts, but not intelligence Psychologists at Columbia University have discovered that emphasizing intelligence over effort could have a detrimental effect on a child’s attitude towards work....
