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1. Reduce “to be” verbs. If a piece of copy feels wordy, weighed down, or difficult to read, it’s often because you’ve gotten carried away with “to be” verbs. These include be, am, is, are, was, were, being, and been. “To be” verbs overload copy because they require secondary verbs. Often you can eliminate “to be” verbs by getting straight to your action verb. For example, instead of saying “I’m not able to do that,” you could say, “I can’t do that....

Here are some underappreciated wonders of the world. Did you know about them? 1. Banaue Rice Terraces Rice is one of the most important crops in the world. It accounts for 21% of all calories consumed around the world. A lot of rice is grown in the Farmed Rice Terraces in The Philippines. This is a remarkable structure that was built around the time of Christ. Many experts claim that if the steps were laid next to each other, they would stretch halfway across the glove....

Millions are still deprived of necessities for survival. These people have to fight a constant battle each day to meet both ends, and even then, they find deep things to be thankful for. The sad fact is that even though people struggling daily are right in front of us, we become oblivious towards them. Why? Because somewhere deep down, we don’t want to relate or compare to them. The truth is that such people help us identify some of the most unique things to be thankful for....

Grief over the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, a financial setback, or some other type of extreme hardship may cause us to feel a bit hopeless and miserable temporarily. Having those feelings doesn’t necessarily mean we’re depressed—it might just be our normal and understandable reaction to life’s hardships. So how do we know if we, or someone we care about, are suffering from depression rather than just ordinary sadness?...

Here are 7 dating habits all mature men should definitely leave behind: 1. Having someone talk to the person you are interested in for you This is so lame. If you like someone you need to go and reach out to that person for yourself. Let them know your feelings and that you are willing and ready to go. It is cowardly to have a friend or someone else take that bold move for you....

1. Don’t fall into the coffee trap Coffee is great for a short-term energy boost. However, it also has an effect on the brain whereby it suppresses serotonin, which is a key hormone in keeping you feeling relaxed and calm. As it is a stimulant, you might find that a coffee in the afternoon or evening is going to keep you awake. It is also a diuretic, meaning more trips to the bathroom....

1. Save for Down Payment Although mortgages are accessible to prospecting homeowners, it doesn’t fully cover every cent of the property. You will still need to save enough cash for down payment. Without enough cash on hand to be allocated as down payment, you cannot, and should not, attempt to start looking for properties through brokers. This will only take up time and effort from both you and your broker, resources you could’ve spent building the funds needed upfront....

1. Setting Boundaries Breaking away from unhealthy, highly critical, or controlling people can help us set more definitive boundaries in all of our future relationships. We recognize the red flags and questionable behavior a lot sooner when we’ve already experienced it. As Oprah says, “When we know better, we do better.” 2. Focusing on Self-Care Being around someone who tries to undermine our confidence and self-esteem can be a draining experience....

We always look for the saving methods to help in creating a bright future after your working life ends, or for future use. Embracing money saving method is crucial, and knowing the right steps to take will make the process much easier. Here are some methods of saving money; by taking some time to look through these options, you’ll be able to save more money faster. 1. Save a certain percentage of your income Whether you are working on a monthly budget plan or not, you might start saving right from today....

But instead of being nags about it, parents can enlist your kids’ help, “We’ll have to let people know when they come to visit that there’s no whining in our house! Can you help with that?” Like most people, children dig the idea of telling people off for doing something that they do themselves. This trick helped a lot, but it didn’t completely get child to stop whining. So I went in search of some new tricks and here are a few tips culled from various parenting sites on how to handle whining kids....

1. Optimize your page description Having a well-established Facebook business page encourages potential buyers to engage with your brand. You can do this by optimizing the ‘about’ section of your business page; this is the core of having an effective business page. It is important as well to develop a two-way relationship with your customers. Provide your best contact information on your page, so clients can talk to you with ease....

Looking back or reflecting on the pictures of me being together with some of my dates, there are things I wouldn’t do or do now. Growing up has thought me what relationships truly mean and here are some things I have learned along the way that I would have been happy to share with my younger self about relationships. 1. An individual’s physical appearance really doesn’t amount to much At first the physical attraction could be powerful and all you may think of is the person’s eyes, body and smile....

1. Make Sure She Will Say Yes First, before you go out of your way to get a ring for her or plan to make this the most romantic thing for the two of you, you want to make sure she is going to say yes. You can do this by uncovering some knowledge about what she will say during the conversations the two of you have. Has she ever said she doesn’t want to get married?...

Happiness can’t be acquired through artificial means. It can only be attained through wisdom. And wisdom can be discovered only in the deepest corner of a person’s subconscious. It is a strenuous activity that demands perseverance and dedication. And these qualities gradually help a person to walk on the path of happiness. Likewise, a happy person has certain traits that instinctively help them stand out in the crowd. Here’s a list of seven things that happy people do all the time, but that aren’t that obvious to the casual observer:...

1. They do what they love. What made Steve Jobs succeed? What made his teams able to continually innovate new products that built the world’s most successful tech and lifestyle brand? As the late Jobs said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Loving what you do helps you push through all the tedious and boring – essential – tasks that lead to success. Loving what you do doesn’t mean only choosing tasks you like, but rather about caring about something enough to persevere through everything to achieve your goals....

1. Own It Perhaps the most effective solution for awkward situations, but also the one that requires the most courage, is to face the situation head on. This may be tricky if you’re naturally more anxious or shy, but laughing it off is usually the fastest remedy. Don’t be afraid of addressing your own mistakes. Having the nerve to make a joke about yourself puts everyone at ease, so you can then change the subject....

1. Find the time to read more An essential part of personal development is intellectual growth. Don’t be fooled by faulty rating systems like IQ tests, or allow yourself to crumble at the first signs of criticism or mockery. If you are a slow reader, and even a slow learner, it only means that it will take you a bit longer to attain information. But to accumulate and retain knowledge takes time and effort regardless of how quick your mind is....

1. Get to know yourself. Productivity is not one-size-fits-all. Some people are able to focus for hours on end on a single task, while some need to mix it up every twenty minutes or so. Figure out which type of person you are, and don’t fight it! Instead of swimming against the current and holding yourself back, let your mind and body tell you what you want to achieve, and how to achieve it....

Most people have a level of uncertainty on where to get help in how to choose your career and your career guidance. There are basic steps that a person can take to help them with the question of ‘How to figure out your Career’. Listed below are several suggestions to help you choose your career. These tips are especially helpful for students as they develop a career plan. Take any career-related tests your college’s career center might offer, or take an on-line career assessment to help you on how to figure out your career....

Linchpins are “people who invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out of chaos… They love their work, pour their best selves into it, and turn each day into a kind of art.” Linchpins are the new way to behave “like-a-boss” and I propose that in order to boost your mind in the work environment you need to do what a linchpin would do....