I’m not talking devastating, earth-shattering events, I mean those zingers that ruin your mood and your groove. The hot water heater breaks, or your puppy makes the new rug its personal commode. Your blog goes down just as your latest post goes viral on Twitter. Your boss tells you she needs that report before you go home, as you were packing up for the weekend. Any of this sound familiar?...
This time, I’d like to delve into the five simple strategies you need to employ on an ongoing basis to make sure that your foreign language ecommerce website is performing in the search engines. Let’s say that you’ve done your research online using a tool like Google’s Global Market Finder, and you’ve identified an overseas market where your product or service might have a customer base. You’ve had your website content professionally translated and localized, your website set-up has been optimized for its new markets (navigation, design, etc) , you’ve researched the top performing keywords for your product in the target language and used them to optimize your content, and you’ve launched your new site on a subdomain off your main site, or better yet, its own country-code Top Level Domain....
Individual Brainstorming vs. Group Brainstorming: The Winner Is… Most people assume brainstorming in a group is the best way to come up with numerous ideas. Some companies even require group brainstorming sessions among their employees. The more opinions you have, the more likely you are to find the right solution. Right? Not necessarily. Studies[1] have found that individual brainstorming is more effective than group brainstorming: This means the lack of success when it comes to group collaboration is largely due to the fear of sounding silly voicing ideas in a group; We censor our thoughts and only share the ones we think worth mentioning....
The numbers from this small island nation are astounding and it’s even more impressive considering they’re among the heaviest smokers on the planet with 36 percent of the country indulging in tobacco. The U.S., by comparison, only has a 17 percent smoking rate. So how do the Japanese live so long? There are a number of factors contributing to their longevity. One of those factors is genetics, but there are several other ways to learn from the Japanese and improve your health and live longer....
The good news is that we can change the way we approach the celebrations and make sure that we are taking care of our needs during this hectic time. Christmas is for giving. This year, give to yourself first in order to be emotionally and physically satisfied to give to others. I clearly remember the first time I boarded a plane. I was nervous as I sat down and buckled in, as instructed....
This is because there are so many types of engagement rings available, and it is up to you to make the perfect choice on what to take home to your soon-to-be lover of your life. The following is a list of the five ultimate and most important things to consider while buying an engagement ring for your significant other. 1. Her Lifestyle This is an engagement ring, and it will be on her hand for most of her time....
1. Suitable clothes Perhaps you think that clothes are not the problem while enjoying the picnic so you don’t pay attention to the issue, but it is really a misconception. The picnic is time for rest, refreshment, and fun, so you should choose the clothes that are the most comfortable for you and can help you move easiest. Furthermore, wearing expensive clothes can be a bad choice for you because when enjoying outside activities, your clothes can get dirty or ruined by some unexpected incidents, so you should choose the clothes which you can throw away or easily clean....
We all have it in us to give ourselves what we need, without seeking it externally. Of course, it’s great if you have a strong support network, but you could still benefit from becoming more self-reliant. And what about if you have no one to turn to for help, or if your current support people are unable to be there for you? Isn’t it far better to know how to support yourself in times of need?...
Peace is a feeling, experience, and way of being. It can’t be bought or sold. It can’t be forced on you or taken away from you. Peace is yours to be experienced no matter what is going on around you, no matter where you are, and no matter what you own. Peace lives in our hearts and is our natural state of being. Sometimes we just need to go back inside to find it again....
Looking back, I don’t even remember what was said. Maybe it had something to do with what I said, or how I said it. The point is it bothered me for hours on end and I was fixating on this comment wondering why they had felt this way. Why didn’t this person like me? I let this thought linger over my head, despite all the great things that happened that day....
#1: Once upon a time… Creating a routine of reading your child a bedtime story is crucial to your infant’s intellectual growth. Not only does listening to stories help with language and thought development, depending on the content of the story, infants begin to learn how to deal with problems and fears in everyday life. Making a bedtime story a nightly ritual is a way for parents to bond with their child, providing a sense of security and deepening your bond....
1. Associate With The Kinds Of People Who Won’t Waste Your Time Value people who respect your time as much as you respect your time. Surround yourself with co-workers who are as timely as you are and understand the demands of a busy schedule. Too many are quick to idle around and slow to actually do the work. You need to weed those people out. To network like a pro actually network with true professionals who understand the importance of not wasting time and truly want to get things done....
Additionally, a lot of us are stuck with Windows at work and can’t take advantage of the great tools on the Mac — ones that are Mac-only. However, there is something you might not know about something that is likely already installed on your office PC. That’s right: Microsoft Office. And it has a pretty neat tool that you can use…and it’s called OneNote. Here are the 5 reasons why you should use OneNote at work....
1. Apply the 75% Off Rule. Only look at clothes that have been marked down at least 75%. Yes, it drastically narrows the selection, and, yes, some things may be harder to find. However, the sheer magnitude of clothing options out there is astounding. Plus, there will always be something new to pique your interest. Personally, I find that this clothing hack saves me time as well because I bypass the majority of clothing racks in the stores or only look at a couple of pages online....
The air surrounding drones has changed quite a bit in the past few years. With their growing presence in the media, their potential is becoming recognized more and more. They can be used for reasons other than spying and warfare. People are now using drones in many awesome ways. Regardless of how much they are being used for recreation and other purposes, the fears associated with drones are always there....
1. Your brain work more efficiently I hate grocery shopping, mostly because I can never find what I’m looking for. I find myself muttering “cilantro, cilantro, cilantro…” as I sort through various herbs and spices in search of the only one I’ll ever be able to recognize without a label. I’m glad to find I’m not the only one. A study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology showed that people who repeat the name of an item they’re looking for were able to find it much quicker than those who silently lurched through the store....
That’s right, you take the tried and true recipe that we all know and love, break it down to its components and rearrange it into something equally glorious – you don’t need to make a couple of large pizzas, you can make it work with just the dip. Throw a few breadsticks or crackers into the mix, and you’ve got a party. Here are some of the most delicious pizza dip recipes from around the web....
In this day and age, creativity is as important as it’s ever been. Even in the business world, the greatest success is achieved through innovation, for which we must have creativity! If you’ve ever felt let down by your current level of creativity, it’s time to work on improving it. You may be surprised to realize that intelligence only plays a modest role in creative genius. It’s actually far more complex than we first imagined....
When you are unfamiliar with certain shades of your personality, you suffer from an “awareness crisis.” It is like living a life that lacks purpose. Life becomes a complex labyrinth of internal conflicts and contradictions when you are not aware of your true being. Truly successful people have a sense of their inner soul and, therefore, they make the right choices in life. Travelling is just another way you can explore your inner side....
So, for long-term and stable weight loss, it is necessary to be patient and work on it for a long time, accepting that real and durable results will not come overnight. With the right habits you will notice the first results after a period of just 3 or 4 months. So, let’s see which habits are necessary for achieving a sustainable weight loss. Image: Daniela Vladimirova 1. Ditch Drastic Diets Drastic diets may show some quick results, but unfortunately these disappear as soon as you start eating the wrong food again....
