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Anticipate Failure Let Go And Delegate Perfectionist? Perfectionism, is not all that it’s cracked up to be. What a dream it would be to let go of the task at hand and learn how to delegate.Or take the advice of Wayne Gretzky,nicknamed the ‘Great One’ by his fellow players said, “You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Conceivably, delegation is the same type of risk. You are depending that the person you have chosen will do the job and well....

Recent studies, however, have suggested that our brains are more like plastic, able to be shaped, formed and molded over time by giving direct attention and focus to learning new things. The idea is that you really can teach old dogs new tricks. It’s now been shown we’re able to rewire our brains through persistent effort no matter what age. Our brain is not a machine but a muscle, and like any other muscle, it needs exercise in order to grow....

Venngage and ApartmentList conducted a study to determine which commuting modes are most popular in which cities. What they found was that in big cities where the cost of rent was higher, people tended to commute more by biking or walking, whereas cities where the rent is cheaper tended to have a larger population of people who commuted by car or bus. The study also found a correlation between cities where a higher percentage of the population commuted by car with higher rates of obesity, while cities with a higher percentage of walkers and cyclists had lower rates of obesity....

The most common symptoms associated with brain fog are: Inability to focus Poor memory Trouble learning new things Feeling “groggy” or confused Daydreaming Difficulty finding the right word Saying one word but meaning another Headaches Anxiety The causes of brain fog generally fall into one of two main categories — either it’s lifestyle-related or a side effect of a medical condition or medication. The most common causes, by far, are related to nutritional and biochemical imbalances that affect the brain and central nervous system of the body, which can be easily corrected with a few lifestyle changes....

This shocking conclusion was the result of a study performed by researchers at Stony Brook University when studying the effects of sleeping positions on the removal of brain waste. Before understanding how the research was conducted and what the findings can mean for your health, it’s first important to understand what brain waste is and how improper removal can negatively impact your health. Brain Waste and the Devastating Role It Can Play With the amount of work that your brain performs on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that there will be an excess of waste that requires removal....

It is not about your inability to memorize things. But you’re just not active enough in reading. Reading ineffectively might be frustrating Reading quickly just for the sake of completing a book is a mistake we easily make. We skim through paragraphs in the hope of absorbing as much information as possible within a short period of time. But then we only focus on the parts we understand and miss out the full picture presented in the book....

While it’s no fun leaving a beloved pet at home, if you can’t afford a dog sitter or doggy daycare, then you really have no other choice. For this reason Brooke Martin, a 14-year-old girl from Washington, developed iCPooch. This internet enabled device lets you video chat with your pet and delivery treats when you’re away from home. As you watch the video, you’re sure to be impressed at how fun and easy it is to stay virtually connected with your dog....

1. You have a rough exterior You’re that person at the funeral who is probably the only one who isn’t crying. You appear unaffected by your boyfriend breaking up with you. To those around you, you’d probably be described as someone who is unemotional. Believe it or not, there is no such thing as an unemotional person. Even psychopaths experience some sort emotion; it’s just not interpersonal empathy. But still never you, though, right?...

The list of world-changers is endless. From Marie Curie to J.K. Rowling, and our favorite life-changer of all, the great Steve Jobs. It’s hard to believe it’s only been since 1989 when Tim Berners-Lee kick-started the World Wide Web. It was 1977 when Paul Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield’s (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging invention enabled surgeons to see inside the body’s soft organs without invasive surgery or X-rays. Filmmaker George Lucas founded Industrial Light and Magic in 1975 to bring his vision of Star Wars to life....

1. Clean out your kitchen cupboards That stash of candy and bag of chips have to go. Anything with more than three artificial ingredients, heavily processed foods, anything that contains high amounts of sugar or sodium should be thrown out. Say goodbye to microwavable and packaged meals. Once you’re done cleaning your fridge and emptying your cupboard, check your pockets and bags. Perhaps there are snacks and candy, hidden or forgotten, that need be to chucked as well....

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Here’s a scenario that might sound familiar: you are listening to a speech or presentation, or perhaps you are reading an article, an essay, or a report, and it becomes clear that the writer is using words without communicating. Some essays, articles, and books might be pleasant to read because the language is colorful, and a speaker might make pleasant, sincere-sounding noises. No doubt some of your my writing or speaking can be described this way....

At its simplest, building credibility in the public realm involves creating credible content and spreading it around. The process of building a public profile is not an extremely difficult one but it does take a sustained, considered effort. Taking several well paced and relatively small steps over a 30 day period can yield handsome dividends. Print out or ‘screen capture’ the first three pages of Google hits. The internet and its search engines have become so ubiquitous that a reputation is becoming defined by what the first 3 pages of Yahoo!...

Don’t use that mouse when inserting tables in Word, try hitting dashes and crosses to get a multi-column table in seconds! Keyboard Ninja: Insert Tables in Word 2007 – [HowToGeek]

Self administered reflexology and acupressure are great ways to provide quick discrete relief for a variety of pain and symptoms without having to wait for an appointment, further impeding your routine, or touching sensitive areas where you are experiencing pain. Acupressure & reflexology You’re right! Acupressure sounds a lot like Acupuncture. It actually works on the same principles without the intimidation factor. Replace the needles with fingers providing moderate pressure and that’s it!...

The model’s similar. It’s a lot like prepaid card calling, only without the PINs. Instead, it’s all number recognition and savings pass-through type stuff. Whatever the case, their costs are reasonable from the US-out. (There’s a price listing on the first page). Connecting people with each other: Lifehack’s 51st mission statement point. Gorilla Mobile — Chris Brogan…

But why are so many interns doing things they shouldn’t? According to a study by Harris Interactive, there’s a huge gap between students’ perceptions of their abilities and managers’ perceptions of those same skills. Only about half of college grads who have taken the time to complete internships say they feel prepared for the workplace, and the number of bosses who think they’re prepared is lower than 40 percent. A common problem with internships is that many are laced with busy work—like running errands or performing administrative tasks—and these tasks don’t help you build relevant skills....

Now don’t get me wrong — I am well aware of the positive aspects that social networking brings to our society. From keeping in touch to expanding our horizon (and even networking), there are numerous benefits it has to offer. However if not used cautiously, social networking can take over our lives and leave behind a feeling of discontent and emptiness, irrespective of how many status updates we continue to post....

We’re taking more photos but are keeping fewer of them physically. Should we be worried about it? Rollfilm is not limitless like digital photos, so every single photo we took used to be very precious. Given the many benefits of digital photos, you may not even consider printing out the images. It’s likely that if you really will print some photos, you’ll have a hard time deciding which ones to print!...

Most healthy drinks are marketed for their nutritional value, but a closer look will tell you that it maybe a better idea to avoid such beverages. Sports drinks may not be filled with sugar, but they are high in sodium and pack an average of 200 calories per bottle. Considering that an average dinner is between 500-700 calories, water (zero calories) would probably be a better option. Juice can also be very deceiving....