The first three tips: the top tools for your student life There is a basic, three-part system to keep you organized: actions, information, and visualization. The top three steps to follow with your tools Five steps to being a pro-active and productive student Featured photo credit: Flickr via flickr.com
1. Smile. It’s amazing how much a smile can make a difference in any interactions — that’s why we are told to smile before we pick up the phone! When we dig way down, we find that everyone just wants to be happy, and a smile shows just that. Smiles are contagious. What better way to spread happiness to tons of people? It doesn’t cost any money, and it’s not touchy like a hug....
1. They don’t preach Mentally strong parents recognize that facilitating their child’s development by being a good friend to their kids works better most of the time than commanding and forbidding the child to behave in a certain way. They know that there’s a stark difference between simply lecturing/yelling and suggesting opinions to their children like a friend would. 2. They don’t jump to the same impatient conclusion about their children like everyone else Most of the time, a child’s problems, behaviours, and attitudes seem difficult to control and on a downward spiral because the child can’t find a trustworthy, willing listener to confide in....
These are the opening lines to the kids’ cartoon, Pokémon. You may not have opened this post to read about a land of mythical monsters (becoming a public speaker isn’t that bad), but the motivation expressed in these lines applies to your journey to becoming not only a public speaker, but the greatest public speaker. Now, I must admit that I share, not as one who has already attained greatness, but as one who is on the journey to becoming a better public speaker and, one day, a great speaker....
1. Practice potential questions before the interview The internet is awash with potential questions from job interviews. From the most common job interview questions to the most peculiar, take some time to practice answering these questions, written and out loud. Knowing what to expect can put any fears and nervousness to rest, and set you up for a relaxed dream job interview. 2. Be punctual, presentable, and well organized The interview process is not only about how you answer the questions....
I’m going to reveal the list of foods coming out of the kitchen that can improve your memory and make you smarter. But first, check out Lifehack’s free guide for focus: End Distraction and Find Your Focus. It will help you learn how to focus on what’s important, which you’ll need once the following foods help your brain develop a longer attention span. Here are 12 best brain foods that improve memory and brain power:...
1. Riding Instructor A riding instructor watches over students and directs them in their sessions. They may demonstrate the proper techniques as far as jumping, reining, dressage, posture, and even Western trail riding. Generally a riding instructor charges by the hour but they may earn up to $40,000 a year. 2. Equine Veterinarian (Or Veterinarian Technician) Here you will be able to provide preventative health care and treatment for injuries. There is a huge educational commitment that comes with this title, but the average salary is very promising....
1. “Bring” vs. “Take” “Bring” means move towards. “Take” means move away. You bring your kids to school in the morning, and you take them home in the afternoon. 2. “You’re” vs. “Your” “You’re” is a contraction meaning “you are.” “Your” indicates possession. You’re a nice person, but your attitude wasn’t great today. 3. “Its” vs. “It’s” Another place where people make grammar mistakes by misusing contractions. “Its” is possessive, while “it’s” is short for “it is....
Entrepreneurs are visionaries and are often not considered great businessmen. Steve Jobs and Mark Zukerberg are fine examples of that. This infographic designed by techinfographic provides definitive rules that can help you make your mark as an entrepreneur par excellence. Featured photo credit: techinforgraphic via goo.gl
1. It opens your heart When you speak with honesty, it usually stems from your inside passion, compassion and interests. When you’re talking with your friend, lover or coworker, start by being honest while talking to them. You will showcase what interests and fuels you, while also bettering the state of your heart because honesty feels, and looks better from the outside. 2 You forget fear When dealing with truths, a lot of people will feel butterflies inside their stomach when they present a lie....
Mindfulness launched into the mainstream through apps such as Headspace and is practiced by many as a way to relax and see life a little differently to others. Aside from understanding the concept of mindfulness, however, just what do mindful people do differently every day? What differentiates someone who is mindful and someone who is not? SleepyPeople.com recently launched this fantastic infographic, which showcases ‘13 Things Which Mindful People Do Differently Every Day‘ and it does a great job of explaining the ways in which we can all become a little more mindful through simple everyday tasks....
If you don’t own your emotions, they end up owning you. I think we can both agree that this is a recipe for disaster. If you cannot effectively cope with life’s challenges, you won’t get far in life. Emotional resilience helps you develop healthy coping mechanisms and maintain balance during stressful times so that you become a master of your emotions.[1] Resilient people are always thinking about how they can bounce forward when life knocks them down....
Logically, we can only conclude that they are different from the average Joe Sope. Be it their thoughts, speech or actions – they are different. In this post, I want to highlight 14 unique thoughts about money that makes millionaires different. 1. They know money is abundant Millionaires live in an abundant frame of mind. To them, nothing is limited or scarce. Whilst most people scramble around – doing things they hate – because they believe money will run out, millionaires know that money will never run out....
Curiosity not only helps you in excelling at the professional front, but a study found that it also improves memory and learning.[1] The study revealed that curiosity releases a chemical linked with motivation, dopamine. Dopamine could motivate you more than any words ever could! Undoubtedly, without a genuine interest or curiosity to learn, you cannot expect yourself to be naturally inclined to learn new things. Eagerness to learn is where your success starts....
Carolyn runs through the list as the articles were submitted. Although the project is still technically open to new posts, the number now stands at an impressive 137 articles. 137 Parts To The Ultimate Guide to Productivity – [ThoughtsPhilosophies]
1. Jennifer Lawrence As she showed in the Barbara Walters interview quoted above, Jennifer Lawrence is the opposite of a celeb you love to hate — if anything, she’s the star everybody loves to love. Yet another reason to love her is her regular insistence that Hollywood be held accountable for the kinds of messages it conveys about size, beauty, and femininity. She famously refused to lose weight for The Hunger Games, instead focusing on working out and getting strong — and she caught flack for it from critics (yes, female as well as male)....
That being said, there are a number of harsh truths that people often overlook during the pursuit of happiness. This may be a conscious act of ignorance, since these austere facts of life challenge those who are indecisive or lacking in mental toughness. Recognizing these truths will actively empower you to achieve happiness, both in your professional and personal pursuits. What are these truths and what benefits can you enjoy by recognizing and accepting them as fundamental aspects of life?...
The NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) defines anxiety disorders: Estimates are that up to 40 million people in the US alone, from all demographics, experience some type of anxiety disorder. I am one of those people from the US and here are some of the things about living with an anxiety disorder that we would like people to understand: It can be extremely debilitating. Attacks can be very severe, causing problems ranging from physical illness to a need to get away and hide from everything....
To feel fully comfortable with yourself is a long road that requires not only tens of hours of working on yourself but also knowing exactly what you should do. In this article you will learn about what self confident people do differently, and how they feel comfortable with themselves. Read till the end, know what you need to do, share it when you like it (and Im sure you will) and dont forget the most important thing – do it....
The energy of a spontaneous person can be wondrous. You wonder why they don’t collapse from fatigue. At the same time, you want to collapse from exhaustion just watching them. They can be dynamos. Then, why are you so frustrated? Could it be their lack of organizational discipline? Could it be their ability to turn the most somber of places into a playground? Your loved one is definitely a paradox....
