1. Don’t use PDF You may be surprised to learn that not all of the software that companies use to keep track of job applicants is compatible with PDF formatted documents. Job posts with strong attention to detail might list possible formats to use when submitting your resume but when in doubt use Word 2003 format (.doc not .docx). We all have that person in our address book who still can’t open ....

Habits can be extremely powerful in defining who you are and what future you have because you are doing things that you don’t even think about that are either helping or hindering you. If you have a habit that holds you back, you are never going to reach your full potential. So, make sure you have the right habits! In this episode of the Lifehack Show, I’m diving in to the 7 ways to build good habits that will help you live your best life!...

1. Think Positive Life is about perspective. Good and bad things happen to everyone. People who always focus on the bad see themselves as realists, but they’re really just cynical. When you’re negative, you’re less likely to try, and when you do try, you don’t give it your best shot. 2. Use Placebos Kids are always after me lucky charms. Those green clovers, purple horseshoes, and severed rabbit limbs (that’s a marshmallow right?...

Sometimes we need to find ways to restore this simplicity in our lives. Here are 7 ways to make your life a lot simpler and happier. 1. Call the person, avoid texting Texting has become a common form of communication, to the point where we have actually forgotten the original purpose of the phone: to actually call a person and speak to them directly. Yes, people, there is actually another person on the other side of that mobile device....

1. You’ll feel the benefits of sweating On a hot day, you need to sweat. It is your body’s way of keeping cool. Researchers at University of Ottawa’s School of Human Kinetics found that evidence is pointing towards the benefits of a hot drink. They found that cold drinks did not make their athletes sweat enough and you need to sweat to really keep the body cool. Hot drinks can make you sweat and that more than compensates for the actual temperature of the drink....

So let’s look at some foods that can help you sleep better at night. 1. Walnuts They’re rich in ‘tryptophan’, an amino acid that helps in producing serotonin and melatonin both of which are fantastic for relaxing your mind, regulating your inner ‘body clock’ and helping you sleep like a baby. Some people actually have pills that contain melatonin to sleep faster, so clearly, walnuts are a much healthier and natural alternative....

I’m talking about distraction. Sometimes the hardest part of blogging isn’t idea generation, it’s having the wherewithal to resist the outside influences that turn a 1-hour task into half a day’s work. Here are 8 bite-sized tips for staying laser-focused while you write out your next epic blog post. 1. Sneak in a power nap Everyone knows its easier to be creative when you’re not sleep-deprived. If you didn’t get a good night’s sleep the night before, you can fake it by setting a timer and taking a 20-30 minute nap before you start writing....

However, once you have broken bad habits, there is a need for you to learn and imbibe the habits of the successful people, which the rest of the world doesn’t have. This is crucial as it will propel you to superstardom and guide you on the road to success. But first, you must define what success is to you. To some, it is making more money, getting promoted at work, or becoming more influential....

What do you do to make your dreams reality? There is no overnight success, you have to work hard and be disciplined. Step-by-step, you will reach your dreams if you really want to. These 8 little habits will help you with the chase, taking you one step closer, day by day. 1. Set goals Dreams are dreams, but to make them real you need tangible goals. Set up goals and stick to them....

You might ask yourself, “why does he do it?,” or, “what’s the point of putting yourself through that kind of torture?” Lovers of spicy food will tell you that they’re addicted to the flavor and sensation, but I suspect that there’s something else drawing them to it: the fact that it’s incredibly healthy for you. Indeed, that old saying “no pain, no gain” has never seemed more appropriate. Hold on tight and I’ll tell you all about the good things that fiery foods can do for you!...

– Cecil Porter of Gemini News Service A British tea party can be organized in any season. In the summertime, the tea party is done mostly outdoors. Due to cold weather, the party is done indoors in the winter. There are a wide variety of different tea to choose from, such as white tea, green tea, black tea, oolong tea, or if you are feeling really adventurous, you can even make kombucha tea....

There are many negative connotations when it comes to someone who is described as creative but are these assumptions fair? Are we too quick to judge someone for their natural creative flair and the ways in which they steer their personality and way of life? Creative people often feel like outcasts in today’s society because they don’t always match up to the same ideals as other people, but what are seen as weaknesses are actually, in fact, strengths....

1. You Find the Work You Do Rewarding The first telltale sign that you actually enjoy your job is that you find the work you do intrinsically rewarding. In other words, money isn’t your only motivating factor. You thoroughly enjoy seeing results and aren’t merely passing the time or waiting for your paycheck to arrive. That’s what good jobs do – they make you feel rewarded. 2. You Feel Motivated When You Wake Up in the Morning When your alarm goes off in the morning and you hit the snooze button for the final time, what thoughts run through your head?...

Beyond the physical sensation of pain, here are 8 reasons why they suffer more than you think. 1. Chronic pain is invisible Roughly 96% of illnesses are invisible meaning they do not have any external signals that point towards it such as a walking stick or wheelchair. After dealing with it for so long, they no longer grimace or cry every time they’re in pain. It’s possible they look perfectly fine despite being in pain....

As a coach, people often come to me because they feel they don’t have enough time to achieve everything they want to each day. They are busy, but not working on the things that give them great joy or make a real impact in their business and life. Being in constant action all day long is the norm. They are stuck in an endless cycle of busyness and filling up time with tasks....

1. Buy a Rotisserie Chicken on Sunday One of the cheapest and simplest protein for any meal is, of course, chicken. And on Sundays a large majority of grocery stores will put their rotisserie chickens on sale. If you’re able to grab one of these, then you’re already on your way to a wide variety of meals that can be made within minutes. Shred and divide the chicken out into containers for each day of the week....

1. Develop gratitude for what you have. Instead of focusing on what others have that you don’t, focus on what you do have. If you have a jar of loose change somewhere in your home, you’re already more wealthy than many people on earth. Develop gratitude for what you do have. Practice being thankful for all things big and small in your life and it will prevent you from feeling jealous about those who have more than you do....

Read emails aloud It is an amazing way of using your phone since you don’t have to read yourself. You can have them read out to you as you engage in other activities. Siri will do you the honors by simply giving the order. She can even read most recent emails only. She follows the orders as you dictate. Know your flights It’s definitely a function a traveling buff will find exciting....

Why not flip that on its head? If you think highly of yourself, you have no choice but to live up to those expectations. And this is where self-confidence tips prove to be useful. Think of the difference between someone smiling with their hands on their hips versus someone with a straight face and their arms crossed. One comes off as supremely confident, calm, and relaxed while the other seems disinterested or frustrated, even....