Keep in mind that, while productivity improves gradually, there are ways to kick start it instantly. Here are 6 steps to follow right now: 1. Look at the Big Picture When you’re losing productivity, the first thing to do is step back and think about what you’d like to achieve in the long run, and what matters to you the most. Next, look at the potential activities you can involve yourself in, in relation to that....
The common name they may go by in our normal awareness? Leaders. Held within them is the promise of a future the rest of us may not sense yet. They lead in that they start to move toward it before the rest of us do, and they are so certain and self-assured, so positive and full of energy, that they pull us along with them. We follow very willingly, feeling comfortable in their confidence....
Happiness is an ever-elusive goal for many people. It is also one of our major pursuits as humans. Countless movies, books and visual images reflect our tendency as humans to chase a sense of happiness. However, factors such as economics, transportation, social support and outlook on life are just a few criteria that can affect a person’s health and happiness. Other considerations include diet, sleep schedule and mental health. The Waldinger study, however, sought to prove that happiness was more easily achieved through relationships....
Ramen products have been consumed in nearly every corner of the world since 1958– meaning that many of us were born into a place in the world where ramen already existed and we have all probably eaten it more times than we would like to admit. While ramen noodles are a simple food item, they also offer endless opportunities for creative improvement. There are a number of opportunities for you to incorporate ramen and creativity into your daily dinner schedule, in order to create an option that can be classified as a substantial meal – while remaining cheap....
The Education System We have all grown up being taught that higher education is the most stable, feasible and surest way to success. While the people who follow the rules go on to realize higher academic achievements, the majority of them never spend time outside of school learning about the rules of money. Unfortunately, our educational system was designed to produce hard-working perpetual employees rather than self-sufficient millionaires. -G.Edward Griffin in The Creature from Jekyll Island, on Rockerfeller’s General Education Board, found in 1903....
Think of yourself as a business Imagine you’re Jane Doe, Inc. Whether you’re self-employed or work for a giant corporation—or even if you’re not in employment at present—this business is your basis for financial survival. If Jane Doe. Inc. is a sound business—meaning it offers real value to its customers (your employer, your boss and your colleagues)—it will prosper and provide you with a lifetime’s return. And that’s the case whether your “business” is selling your time and effort in a physical sense, your expertise, your creativity, or your willingness to do what the company asks of you....
Do take note that when I mention the creation of a dish, I’m not talking about warming up something frozen that you’ve bought at the grocery store—that’s not cooking, it’s a travesty waiting to happen. This is a meal that you create from scratch, so if you don’t yet know the difference between chopping and mincing, and think that deglazing is something you only do to windows, it’s best to do a bit of research on the basics first....
The truth, of course is far more complicated, and needs some considerable investigation. The weight loss myth: Acai berries are in fact not the best food to help you lose weight According to the US National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Sciences, very little research has actually been done to conclusively examine the health effects on people from Acai berries.[1] If this is the case then, why are there so many Acai berry supplements and sites touting the semi-miraculous weight loss properties of the Acai berry?...
To have a wonder trip, it involves a bunch of small decisions: How do you decide on the perfect destination? When should you travel? Where to stay? What adventures and excursions should you try? Let’s use Henry Ford’s car business to illustrate how this process works. Most people believe that Ford’s decision to mass produce the Model T is the lynch pin in his success. However, what we fail to see are all the tiny decisions added together that produce a large result....
We are surrounded by a materialistic culture and get to experience first-hand the kind of “happiness” it brings when we obtain a specific title or object. You may even feel it from time to time, like buying the new iPhone or basking in the scent of a fresh new car. It’s not necessarily bad to have these things, but many times, the reasons why we crave these things are a bit misconstrued....
Research has shown that there a number of health benefits contributed to smiling and laughing. In addition to improved health, these simple facial expressions and common human behaviors can have a distinctive positive affect on other factors all areas of your life. When you smile and laugh, a number of physiological changes occur in your body, mostly without you being consciously aware of it happening. 7 Benefits of Smiling and Laughing that You Didn’t Know about
So how do our minds work? Intuitively, our mind feels like a cohesive whole. We perceive ourselves as intentional and rational thinkers. Yet cognitive science research shows that in reality, the intentional part of our mind is like a little rider on top of a huge elephant of emotions and intuitions. Roughly speaking, we have two thinking systems. Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize for his research on behavioral economics, calls them System 1 and 2, but I think “autopilot system” and “intentional system” describe these systems more clearly....
Ever since I started at Lifehack in mid-2007, we’ve compiled year-end lists of the best web 2.0 applications to come out in the previous year (here’s my list for for 2007 and Joel Falconer’s for 2008). The development of ever-more-complex software accessed online via a web browser is a huge boon for personal productivity, since it offers an increasingly nomadic workforce “always-on” access to the data, documents, and software they need....
Here are cheesy chat-up lines you can use to break ice: NOTE: Remember, its all in the delivery. Be bold and give all you’ve got when you give the spiel. While having a date in a fine dining restaurant: You may fall from the sky, you may fall from a tree, but the best way to fall… is in love with me. In an open house while checking every corner of the house: Are you an interior decorator?...
It’s a universally supported printer that allows you to print from anywhere in the world, and from any device such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop. At just 10cm x 11.5 cm, it’s small enough to fit comfortably into a purse, backpack or even a laptop bag if you have a little space to spare. Plus, there are no cords to worry about; it uses a Lithium Polymer battery, and can be charged via USB....
Johansson writes that “although one photo can consist of hundreds of different images” he always aims to make his pieces “look like they could have been captured.” Leaving Home Do we make our homes or our places of work and leisure, or do they build us? Don’t Look Back Is it ever a good idea to look back on your past or decisions? Cut & Fold Where will you go if the path is ripped from under you?...
Do you compulsively check your email daily? Do you scroll through your newsfeed every spare second you get? How do you think this might be impacting your stress levels? While spending extensive amounts of time online and on your phone might feel great in the short term, compulsive tech habits can fuel anxiety and stress. Here are some of the reasons why you should seriously consider undergoing a digital detox:...
Music is powerful way to personalize your lifestyle. What you if you mix your musical taste with your love for cats? With the Axent cat ear headphones, you can. The LED headphones look great. They aren’t just for cat lovers. Virtually anyone who wants to express themselves in a unique manner would directly benefit from the headphones. These headphones are designed to withstand active lifestyles. As seen in the video, you can dance and jump around with the device....
Original Source – Zen Pencils We all want to achieve success so we could live a comfortable life—have financial freedom, drive a nice car, and live in a beautiful house. However, although success can be achieved, it does not come easy. There are a lot of tips and strategies out there on how to be successful in life, but I am still a firm believer that there is no better way to succeed than to follow that footsteps of those who have already done so....
Check out everything you need to know about your one month old baby and their sleeping habits. 1. Your baby will begin to sleep for longer stretches You may have worried that sleep was over for the next few years, but thankfully over the next few weeks your baby will start to sleep for longer stretches. It won’t be a full night’s sleep, but soon your baby should be sleep for up to 5 or 6 hours during the night as their sleep cycle grows more similar to your own....
