Categorize Your Lists Whenever I create a list, I always put it into a category. This makes it easy to identify what the list is about, whether it’s a movie list, a book list, web articles to read, shopping list or a bucket list. It’s important to ensure that you consistently use the same categories for the types of lists that you create. Why would you want to do this? An example for myself is movies....
Are you doing things like everyone else? A few years ago I submitted my resume to a fairly large organization that had posted an opening on the internet. At the top of my cover letter and resume I put a quote that an industrial psychologist had said about me a few years earlier. Her quote was: “He is the type who manages to see the bright side of challenging situations. If anything, he may underestimate the level of difficulty a situation might be....
One aspect of Kindergarten that most adults have given up on is “Nap Time.” Sadly, napping is often frowned upon in our workaholic culture. Naps have gained the reputation for being for the lazy and unambitious. The person falling asleep at his or her desk at work is ridiculed. And when we doze off, we feel guilty. 3 Benefits of Napping The nap has earned a bad rap–and unfairly so....
Our journey getting to this point was a twisty road of arguments, tantrums, and growth for me and my son, Sam. On reflection, there were some motivational nuggets that, fortunately, I was able to apply in time to help our relationship grow positively. From our journey, I’m going to share three key takeaways in motivating your child. As a martial arts coach, I want to help my students improve their skills, techniques, and mindset....
The greatest books are not called classics for nothing. Written by the best literary minds, these books have a universal theme, interesting characters, experiences, perspective, and emotions that are still relevant until today. Some of the ultimate and best interesting books to read have inspired modern fiction in many ways. If you love reading, here’s a perfect reading list for you that contains books that everyone should read. Even if you are not the biggest fan of reading, here’re 10 reasons to love reading....
Editor’s note: This is a featured post in our ongoing series “30 Days With” which outlines the use of a productivity tool, service, or product that we have used for the past 30 days. We want to provide our readers with an in depth view of tools and products that they are interested in and provide them our thoughts as well as ways to use these products faster and better....
Below are several of the winning photographs for this year’s contest. Where would you like to visit most? Iceberg in Antarctica Rome, Italy Masai Mara, Kenya New South Wales, Australia Champagne-Ardennes, France North Cascade National Park, Washington, USA Bretagne, France Churchill area, Manitoba, Canada Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh Te Waihou Walkway, Putaruru, New Zealand Cape Cod, MA, USA Charles River, Massachusetts, USA Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa Tham Lod Cave, Thailand Bimini, Bahamas Beijing, China Cao Bang Province, Vietnam Lake Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy Kasaragod, India Bagan, Maynmar Luang Prabang, Laos Hummingbird in Aruba National Stadium in Singapore Big Sur, California, USA Venice, Italy Istanbul, Turkey Featured photo credit: Sunset with a chance of lightning & thunder/Yvan Tran via travel....
There are some that a significant number of our editors and contributors, both past and present, have embraced over time; these are the stalwarts. But brand-new productivity apps appear every day, giving the app category more and more depth. If you are scouting for the best productivity apps for iPhones, you have landed on the right article. Some programs are basic and straightforward, while others are more feature-rich and offer more options than you can shake a stick at....
People who have recently eaten bananas are more likely to be bitten by insects. Featured photo credit: Bunch Of Ripe Bananas via Shutterstock
Don’t just read and think. Work out problems and apply them to reality. We are all familiar with the procrastination phenomenon. When we procrastinate, we squander away our free time and put off important tasks we should be doing them till it’s too late. And when it is indeed too late, we panic and wish we got started earlier. The chronic procrastinators I know have spent years of their life looped in this cycle....
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
1. A rug that is too small for the dining room table The dining room is a perfect place for a rug, but only if it’s the right size for the dining room table. A common mistake is choosing a rug that is so small that the dining room chairs come off the rug when pulled out. If the rug is too small, the chairs will constantly rub against and get caught on the edges of the rug....
You’re too busy and short on time. Don’t let that discourage you from giving back; there are small, manageable ways that not only improve the lives of those in need but also can add meaningful value you never imagined to yours. Listed below are four simple ways to give back that don’t require all of your time and effort, and cost absolutely nothing. A little can go a long way. Be a part of the ripple effect....
Why’s that? Because not all passions can be made profitable. And, for those that can, not all passion followers have the right knowledge and skills to be successful in their endeavors. Not to mention the patience. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that following your passion is a bad thing, even as a career. It’s worked for a few people. You know. You’ve read their stories on the internet....
Here’s an idea on how to teach kids about experiencing and expressing their emotions in 4 steps. Dropping their favorite toy in a puddle can be quite a ‘tragedy’ for the little ones. Tell the child that you are aware of their feelings and understand the reasons for them. A simple phrase like “I’m so sorry your teddy bear got soaked in this puddle” would be enough. As adults, we are familiar with basic expressions of emotions (such as smiling when you are happy, crying when you are sad, etc....
As a former social worker and psychotherapist, it’s very easy to get caught up in the mundane day-to-day operations of personal and professional duties or obligations. It is super easy to become overly exhausted by our daily duties. As an empath or helping professional, it’s also very easy to feel compassion fatigue which can also lead to burning out quicker. Burn-out whether at home or work is avoidable if you’re willing to prioritize some self-care, self-love, and self-maintenance....
How do you create the same mindset for your family? How do you influence their health in ways that will really last? Many have had these questions, and some go so far as to splurge on expensive vitamins for their children, or to sign their family up for fitness classes. Instead of going to this extreme however, there are other ways to subtly encourage a healthy lifestyle for your family....
Do not substitute – no matter what your child says, don’t make something special for them. Make this a known rule so kids understand they can complain all they want without any kind of special treatment 2. Get kids involved – if you want kids to appreciate the meal more, get them involved with preparing it. They will have fun, they will learn about food, and they will also have much more respect for the meal 3....
1. Tidy your desk. Yes, the state of your desk will affect whether you make a healthy snack choice or not! One study at the University of Minnesota shows that it not only helps in making wise food choices but also in making good business decisions. 2. Decorate your fridge with low calorie food pictures. Experts now tell us that low calorie food pics or photos can have a beneficial effect in keeping us on track when we get those awful cravings....
In any given moment, no matter if you’re at work, home, or sitting at Starbucks sipping on a caramel cappuccino, there are at least eight trillion things that you can do to suck a little more fun out of life. It’s time to stop whining about the temperature outside and start loving every oozy minute. Here are 45 things that you can do to feel happier right now. I do suggest opening your agenda and choosing one to do every day for the next 45 days....
