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However, here is a mixed bag of things that perhaps you didn’t know about nonprofit organizations (NPOs): 1. NPOs come in many shapes and sizes. Nonprofit organizations run the gamut from the Girl Scouts to the Humane Society, from search and rescue organizations to the International Function Point Users Group. Even within a single big NPO, such as the Methodist Church or the Salvation Army, there are as many differences among individual agencies as there are between individual people....

1. You really depend on your connections to get access to the good stuff A big part of being a worldly traveler is about making connections. You spend a lot of time crashing in people’s houses, hanging out with other travelers on the train and making friends with the locals, which can come in handy when you want to go off the beaten path and explore some of the sites most tourists don’t know about....

1. They eliminate too much choice There actually is such a thing as too much choice. Barry Swartz explains in his book The Paradox of Choice how counter-intuitively people feel overwhelmed and less satisfied if they are given too many good options. People with willpower write a shortlist of 3 – 5 options and make satisfactory choices. 2. They do the hardest thing first You’ve got to Eat That Frog pro-ports Brian Tracey in his book of the same name....

1. They Challenge Themselves Leaving your comfort zone can be a challenge, but travelling beyond your usual boundaries and escaping normality will open you up to more opportunities that will inevitably impact the rest of your life. Yes, it is scary to leave the comforts you have grown used to, but the experiences you could have by challenging yourself are limitless. 2. They Travel With People They Connect With Although many choose the daring route of travelling alone, others may feel safer with some company....

Instead, they have an end-of-day routine that allows them to: Remain in control of their evening Get energized Be accountable Ensure tomorrow’s success Get perspective Record history Stay organized Not overthink or worry about the small stuff Stay connected And be as good at home as they are at work Here’s how they do it: 1. They Dictate When They Will Stop Working Super successful people know exactly when they’re leaving their office....

1.Start early To get the best out of your mornings, it is best to start early. This means making the most of your previous evening and going to bed early. Resting well offers you more energy, productivity and clarity. You are also less stressed and less irritable. 2. Know and practice what triggers your most creative state You cannot get the most out of your mornings if you really are not familiar with yourself....

15 Things You Need to Give Up if You Want to Be Happy

We’re going to list these friendly reminders ‘countdown style’ because chances are, you’re counting down to your vacation. Here we go: 10. Pets/Mail/Plants. No, we’re not telling you to bring them. But more so we’re asking, “Who’s taking care of these while you’re away?” If it’s a friend-of-a-friend’s neighbor’s kid, pay them in cash. If it’s your bestie, tell them you’ll bring them something nice from your travels. Everyone wins....

Building Your Connections As you reach out to others to form initial connections, there are 5 ways to promote your personal brand and show others that you have value to offer. Speak: You do not want to monopolize conversations, either in person or online; however, it is important that others understand your passions and your interests. Your enthusiasm for what you do and what is important to you sends a strong message to others – you are someone they want to know....

1. Keep up with your schoolwork First things first, if you want to enjoy your big graduation day, make sure you do the work to get there! It’s easy to get caught up in college applications or just celebrating your senior year with friends, but make sure you’re still doing your schoolwork and keeping your grades up. If you need motivation or a helping hand, you can look to parents, teachers, or your guidance counselor for advice and assistance....

1. Record your ideas & refer to them when stuck. Recording your ideas is absolutely essential to the creative process. What starts as a simple thought now can blossom into something amazing later down the track. Record your thoughts, words, drawings and found objects in a journal or sketchbook and refer to it whenever you’re looking for a great idea. You’ll be joining the ranks of famous creative people as diverse as Tim Burton, Claude Monet and Andy Warhol, who all kept a steady stream of sketchbooks throughout their lives and referred to them regularly....

You may wonder what the cause is, but the fact is that when the areas of the tooth called the dentin and enamel get worn away, the exposed nerves start to complain. This leads to pain, throbbing and a general sense of discomfort. Those sensitive areas of the teeth can be damaged by various things such as food, an inadequate toothbrush, high or low temperatures and receding gums. Here are 10 useful tips if you have this problem yourself....

1. Be aware that others are uncomfortable too If you are feeling nervous about a networking event, try to think about the fact that the people you are about to meet are probably as nervous as you are. Studies show that being shy is very common, with 58% of Americans identifying as shy. Instead of worrying about how shy you feel, acknowledge that everyone is in the same boat. 2. Focus on others rather than yourself Before you walk into the networking event, shift your perspective....

No worries. Writing doesn’t have to be hard. Writing is really just about applying a template and filling in the blanks. Here are 10 great ways that you can apply to just about any topic and get your writing done quickly and easily. 1. How-To Tutorial This is the classic “how-to” tutorial. It is organized in a systematic, step-by-step approach to accomplishing a task. The steps are most commonly organized in chronological order (i....

Here are 10 ways our brains make us surprisingly “dumb.” 1. You Filter Out More Information Than You Realize We all want to think that we are aware of everything, all the time. However, the truth of the matter is that we are not. Our brains use about 20-25% of our body’s energy, so it’s important that our brains act as efficiently as possible. In order to do this, the brain filters out a lot of “noise” in our environment, focusing our attention on the things we deem important by using the reticular activating system (RAS)....

Not everything stated here is true for every freelancer, but there is a lot here to look forward to. Just don’t jump to any conclusions of it being easy! 101 Reasons Freelancers Do it Better – [HRWorld]

1. Healthy Heart Pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium, which is imperative for adequate physiological body function. This includes the proper pumping of your heart, as well as tooth and bone formation, DNA synthesis and bowel function. Magnesium is also a natural relaxant. 2. Sleep Being high in the amino acid tryptophan, pumpkin seeds help you to have a restful night’s sleep. This is because the acid converts to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can effect your sleep patterns....

NewsForge presents free OpenOffice.org training videos – [Newsforge]

It’s awesome to be independent, but you should be watchful of the following signs because they just might scare some people away. 1. You are focused on your career Your career takes so much of your time and energy, it almost feels like a vacuum. Other activities not related to your job might seem mundane in comparison. 2. You know how to say “no” You have become great at saying “no” to things or activities that do not drive you to your goals....