Only about 135,000 men from all over the world have signed the pledge to help make changes happen so that women and girls no longer face discrimination. Yes, I have signed. Have you? Here is the link to the pledge. We have a long way to go! What’s wrong with our society? We are gender obsessed. From the moment we are born, we are expected (and indeed forced) into a stereotypical role in line with our sex....
1. A Big Ego Is a Bad Version of High Self-Esteem First, let’s identify what differentiates an ego from healthy self-esteem. In short, confidence is good, cockiness is not. Strong self-esteem means that you’re secure in your decisions and aren’t afraid to listen to ideas that are not your own. An ego is when you’re so sure of your decisions that you aren’t willing to listen to any differing opinions, so self-obsessed that you’re convinced that your opinions are the only ones worth listening to....
1. It’s a workout that you can incorporate into your already busy schedule. For most people will full time jobs and other commitments, it can be hard to find the time and energy to exercise. Exercise is incredibly important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By making the switch to biking on your commute to work, you essentially kill two birds with one stone. You get to work and back home again, but in the process you’re burning calories....
1. The Seven Deadly Sins (Photo Credit) This group costume is a great idea for your group of seven. Who doesn’t want to dress up and be a deadly sin? This is an awesome DIY costume that you can make with your friends and not spend a fortune on. 2. Batman Villains (Photo Credit) This is a group costume than can accommodate any large group. With a list of 100 Batman villains you have plenty of options to choose from....
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Although the Dart is advertised as “the world’s smallest laptop adapter,” it supports many other USB devices like tablets, smartphones and cameras. So, while charging your laptop with 65W of power, you can also have a mobile device charging as well. The fact that the Dart is so small, lightweight, stylish, and can charge two devices at one time, makes it well worth the purchase. As the owner of a MacBook Pro, I figured I’d be out of luck, but it looks like I’m not....
The world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself. By Bill Gates But not many people realise that their self-confidence works just like a muscle – it grows in response to the level of performance required of it. Either you use it or you lose it. That’s why I’ve given you 63 ways to grow your confidence so that you can become a giant....
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Generally extroverts will have less trouble getting out and talking to new people, but that’s to be expected. Don’t think, however, that outgoing people don’t make mistakes either. There are ways to make life easier while you’re out and about. How Not To Suck At Socializing – Do’s & Don’ts
Similarly, how many times have you had to start over after putting hours, days, weeks, or even years into a project or venture? In any of these cases, it’s easy to feel as if you’ve wasted a significant amount of your time on Earth. But that’s only true if you make it so. The truth is, your time and experiences are as valuable as you perceive them to be. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is completely up to you....
They can change the course of a career, of a life, forever. The thing is, when you’re faced with making a decision, you often only have a limited amount of information and a limited field of experience to draw upon. But the consequences of your decision are huge. They could potentially be really good…or really, really bad! There’s no reference book where you can just look up the correct decision you need to make and discover what the best course of action is....
Emotions are like the weather In much writing on life, careers and personal growth, there’s an unspoken assumption that how you feel is what matters most. There are books and coaching approaches devoted to persuading people to focus on what’s going on inside their heads. Our society and media are obsessed with sentiments and emotions, giving them far too much importance. Maybe it’s because they seem more “democratic” and egalitarian....
Mucus is particularly helpful for the respiratory system Mucus helps us in three ways: by forming a protective cover over the tissues, preventing them from drying out and cracking; by coating the tissue linings of the nose and throat like a sticky trap, preventing dust and bacteria from getting into the body and causing harm; while phlegm and snot (mucus in the lungs and nose) look gooey and disgusting, they contain antibodies to fight off infections, enzymes to kill bacteria, protein to make it a hostile environment and plenty of other cells....
There are more gamers today than there have been ever before and everybody has at least a few of them in their social circles. Chances are you do too and for some of you, they might even be someone very close to you. Looking for an interesting gift idea for your gamer pal? Well, as a gamer myself, I’m here to present to you ten wonderful ideas. 1. A legacy gaming console One thing is true for every gamer....
All of us need that strong motivation that continues to drive us forward—even when we feel like giving up. These 10 motivation tips from highly successful people will help keep you moving forward so you can achieve your dreams. 1. Dream Big My very first motivation tip for everyone is to dream big. To really stay motivated, you have to set your sights high. Some of the most successful people in the world did things that many people thought were impossible....
Here are the top 10 things Unsuccessful people say that Successful people never should: 1. “That’s impossible” Most things we encounter at work are not impossible. They might be hard or take time, but usually they can be achieved with right amount of effort and resources. Discounting ideas others have is a bad idea. People who use this phrase automatically shut down dialogue and criticism, intentionally, hoping that everyone will agree with them....
So how about using a slightly different approach that can make everyone happy? Instead of forbidding your students to use their tech devices, you can find a way to use them on behalf of your lectures. Here are my top 19 tools and resources to innovate your classroom. 1. LearnBoost LearnBoost will help you record, sort and organize each student’s progress. This is the best way to share grades with your students and their parents....
In the United States, technology is readily available to everyone. Because of that, it is worth paying attention to the top technology trends that are going on. That information can serve businesses and individuals. It can also help people understand what is going on around them and how technology is involved with much of what is changing culturally. It is a good idea for people to know what the trends are....
Dentrix Dentrix has called its software the most popular practice management system in North America. You simply don’t get the numbers that Dentrix does without doing something right. While the company’s wide range of products touch on solutions for every aspect of your dental business, from patients to finances, its main product, Dentrix Practice Management Software, is what clinics opt in for. The newest version of Dentrix has a huge feature list, including such benefits as splitting payments among family members, as well as custom patient lists for those you need to follow up with....
Avocadoes It should come as no surprise that avocadoes are so good for your skin: they are simply one of the healthiest foods you can include in your diet. What makes them so great for a lovely complexion is they are rich in biotin, a B-vitamin which supports the health of hair, nails and skin as well as vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant which is also an excellent skin tonic....
