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1. Don’t Read Important Materials When You’re Tired This applies to school assignments, training manuals, or the permission slip for your kid’s field trip to Dan’s Hungry Dingo and Alligator Playland. If you’re overly tired when you try to read something of substance, you won’t absorb a damned thing and you’ll end up with neurotic nightmares that are fraught with failure, reprimands, and worries. If you’re the type of person who is most alert first thing in the morning, then make a point of waking up 20-30 minutes early so you have some time to read before tackling the day....

When teachers don’t have proper supplies they aren’t able to teach their lessons or provide students with an enhanced education. Students who start school without necessary clothes, tools, books, etc. find difficulty participating and concentrating in class. They are less focused on what they should be learning and more focused on what they don’t have. Whether you have the funds to donate money, or extra time that you can spend helping out, it is all needed....

However, the opposite is true. A better life never comes without a price. There are hundreds, if not thousands of ways to improve your life in slight degrees. However, here are 6 unconventional (but realistic) ways you can do to make your life better. 1. Set Goals and Forget About It What? Yes, I mean it. To make your life better, the first thing you need to do is to have a clear and defined goal....

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What’s missing from this stereotype is an understanding of how much meditation has become a variegated practice of enhancing mental control, clarity, and repose. Although some people continue to use meditation as part of their religious practice, the majority of those who practice meditation do so to reap its many health benefits. This is understandable given how little time it takes to effectively employ meditation daily (about 20 minutes—less time than most people spend catching up on social media)....

If you were a millionaire, you wouldn’t hesitate to hire a maid and a personal chef so you would never have to spend time in the kitchen again. Unfortunately, you don’t have that type of money (yet!) So, while you wait for your fortune to accrue, you might as well want to have a glance at some kitchen hacks, which will help you spend less time in the kitchen. So, what exactly is a kitchen hack?...

So what are some of the mistakes made by bosses that may prevent businesses from achieving their goals? Let’s find out: 1. Not Hiring Enough People Believe it or not, there are many businesses that do not have the number of people that they actually need to function properly. There are many reasons why one may shy away from hiring more people, including a lack of physical space, fear of handling more people and an attempt to save money....

1. Are You Uncertain What Your Goals Are? If you don’t have clear goals, it can be hard to stay on track. Without goals that you’re working toward, you may feel like you’re floundering aimlessly. You’ll do your best when you have clear goals in mind. Your goals can help you make decisions about your career, your finances, and your social life. It’s easier to view struggles as challenges that you can overcome when you have bigger goals that you’re working toward....

1. Unplug your devices So many people sleep with their mobile phone next to their bed, and then the first thing they do when they wake up is grab their phone and check their email, Facebook and other social media apps. We’re so addicted to our mobile devices that, according to the Pew Research Center, 67% of cellphone owners check their phones, even when it isn’t buzzing. This might get you on the train of FOMO (aka “fear of missing out”) and promote anxiety and stress, according to this study by British researchers....

If you are struggling with improving your emotional intelligence or assessing your level of understanding, here are the 6 most important emotional intelligence skills that you should develop. 1. Strong Inner Confidence Emotionally intelligent people can act and speak without second-guessing themselves. This stems from them being self-aware and trusting their intuitions. Being emotionally intelligent means that you are confident and can “talk the talk” and “walk the walk.” You might say that you want to work out or start eating healthily, but to actually take the action and go to the gym requires a higher level of emotional intelligence....

But dating can also be a huge bummer, and there are times when the journey is more frustrating than fun, especially as you get older. Instead of focusing on having an enjoyable night out, you’re wondering why you can’t seem to find Mr. or Ms. Right. To get a great relationship, you have to be willing to put in the work. But what should you do when you feel yourself giving up on love?...

A couple of months ago I wrote an article on 10 Reasons To Stop Watching TV. I was half expecting resistant replies, but was surprised to read many readers expressing the same sentiments. Some of them have removed TV from their lives since years ago, while some are on the way towards cutting TV out. Many of them expressed improved quality of life after they stopped / reduced TV viewing....

Truth is though, that information is already all over the internet, including opinions about whether to vaccinate, when to vaccinate and of course the ultimate question of all: whether or not to circumcise if the child happens to be male. This white noise about what parents should do or not do, as well as the mass of information today’s parents are expected to know actually deflects from some very basic practical advice that can be helpful....

1. Writinghouse.org Being forced to pay attention to the required reference style can be tormenting and time consuming when writing papers. Citation generator Writinghouse.org will save you a lot of time and stress by enabling you to automatically implement APA, Chicago or MLA style for free. 2. Focus Writer This is the site to turn to if you have trouble staying offline while working on academic papers. Being able to write in a clean space with a subtly hidden user interface will make your brain sharper and more creative, and help you write more quickly....

Some successful businessmen were incredibly confident to begin with, but many of them actually had to learn how to put themselves in the right frame of mind and to understand what it was that they had to do in order to come off as a strong leader. In this article, we will be looking at some of the tricks used by successful and powerful people to make themselves seem high status and important, i....

Plus, you don’t have to use that scratchy wool yarn. There are plenty of really soft brands of yarn that you can use. 1. It gives you a sense of pride Not a lot of people know how to knit. Showing off something you’ve knitted to someone who has no idea how you managed it is like showing off some sort of new magic trick. They’re going to be in awe of your newly acquired witchcraft and you’ll receive a ton of compliments (plus requests for scarves, but you can handle that however you want)....

1. Put someone in charge. Almost any project needs a leader, and the project to develop a company culture is no exception. That leader needs to truly understand people. It would be great if you could find a psychology major who knows the nitty gritty of how people interact, but that’s probably not feasible for most companies. Instead, hire someone who fits your company’s needs and also reads people exceptionally well....

Miles and miles of miles! There’s no easier way to fly free, in style and luxury, than with the right travel credit card. There are a host of rewards and benefits the savviest frequent travelers take advantage of and now it’s your turn. Free Flight Welcome Bonuses Loyalty doesn’t pay folks. Stick with your credit card year after year, and you’re playing right into the hands of your credit card company....

1. Shiny teeth and a healthy, attractive smile Have you ever noticed that gums, toothpastes, breath-mints, and mouthwashes typically have a cinnamon flavor? Although this is due in part to the simple fact that cinnamon is quite delicious, there’s more to the story: cinnamon gets rid of harmful bacteria in your mouth, preventing tooth decay and gum disease. 2. Naturally lighten your beautiful hair Instead of using chemical-laden bleach that can damage your hair, try combining cinnamon with olive oil and honey to naturally lighten your hair....

Drumming promotes a rhythm intrinsically acquired from ancient humans. Whilst it’s a primal activity, the health benefits are now understood to be highly beneficial. This is how to tap into the physical and psychology highs of the drumming world. 1. A boost for the immune system A study led by Dr. Bittman suggests drumming is good for the immune system. He acknowledges, “Group drumming tunes our biology, orchestrates our immunity, and enables healing to begin....