Most of us think of time management skills as something that we happen to have, and others desperately need. It’s easy to do so when we believe that a lifetime of learning can be contained in a single lesson that we happen to have learned. But are we as good at managing our time as we think ourselves to be? There are a number of events that happen in our lives that indicate that our current system isn’t working....
One person’s Twitter is another person’s addiction Journalist Sarah Kessler’s experience with social media therapy was quite eye opening. With an explosion of “social media sickness” news and talk of how many of us are addicted to our phones, this study brought us back to the point that we are all people who love interaction and social media just happens to be a form of that. The article It shows that while most of us understand that social media has independently invaded almost every aspect of our daily lives, just like any other addiction it really depends on the individual....
A menstrual cup is a flexible cup made from silicone or rubber that is designed to be inserted inside the vagina to collect menstrual blood. Rather than absorbing the blood like the traditional methods, the cup collects the blood without any leakage and can be emptied at your convenience. They are quite safe and if used as recommended, the most hygienic method for the process of preventing menstrual blood from staining your clothing....
That guy once told me, that he started eating junk food before his workout sessions. Because they guaranteed, that he will get a great pump. I haven’t heard of him since I’ve changed my training location. The chances are high that he’s still desperately chasing the pump, while completely neglecting the more important aspects of his exercise schedule. Today I want to show you, why the pump isn’t as necessary as you might think it is, and how you should train instead....
10 Things Successful People do to Reach their Dreams
As my 8-year-old has gotten older, she has a lot of new responsibilities. More homework this year than ever, her chore list has grown and so have her friendships around our home, she is eager to get everything done so she can go play. With all this new stimulation and activities, hygiene has seemed to take the backburner. She is so eager to move on to the next task that she does not want to spend the time on brushing her teeth or bathing....
Whether you need to get back on track and want to take control of your health and teeth, or you’re already on track and want to keep a record of your progress, Kolibree can help. It’s the world’s first mobile connected electronic toothbrush that wirelessly transmits your brushing stats to a mobile dashboard on your smartphone. Not only that, but it gives you feedback regarding your progress and lets you know where you need to improve....
What Are Omega Fatty Acids? There are two types of fats or fatty acids that are essential and can’t be produced in our bodies. These are omega 3 and omega 6. Omega 3 can be broken down into three main forms: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Where Are Omega Fatty Acids Found? ALA is found in plant oils, such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. DHA and EPA are found in oily fish, fish oils, and krill oils....
You may have been able to knock out the first few tasks, but chances are you either gave up, or you checked off things even though they weren’t done properly. Making a list can help you focus and plan how much time you need to get things done. If your list is too long, though, it can actually destroy your productivity by overwhelming you. Making lists can help your productivity to an extent Writing out what you need to do can help you declutter your mind, and it’ll keep you from forgetting things....
Maybe they were born into wealth with a super-star face. Athletic. Charming. With just the raise of an eyebrow and a flash of perfect teeth, it all falls in their lap. Meanwhile, you battle like a Lord of the Rings montage for every scrap of progress in your life. Nothing is handed to you. Oh, no. In fact, it sometimes feels like the universe takes a thrill in creating obstacles so you have to go the long way around....
While you could always buy Best Foods and add in flavorings, or even buy flavored mayonnaise varieties from the store, the taste and texture will never compare to the recipe in this great infographic from Illustrated Bites. If you make a large batch, make sure you eat it all within a week and, if you have lots of leftover egg whites, consider making an angel food cake or other recipe that only uses the whites of the egg....
Talk About Your Passions Your interests may have absolutely nothing to do with your job: most corporate jobs don’t take your passion for the arts or your after-work involvement in sports into account. But that doesn’t mean that limiting your discussion of such topics will pay off in the end. If you want to balance your work with your passions, it’s worth making sure your work actually knows that you have a few passions....
How can you make your LinkedIn page more attractive to employers? We will see how today. Treat It Like an Interview Appearance is an important aspect of an interview. A first impression can be what shuts you off the job, or gets your foot in the door. It’s important to use the same judgement for your LinkedIn photo, the digital first impression to an employer. By using a picture that shows you dressed well and not in a compromising position, the employer will look more to you as a prospective employee....
A growth mindset Mastering the growth mindset makes you more adaptable on your way to success. People who have a growth mindset are flexible and do not see things in the short term, but are focused on the long term and adapting to the journey and the process. They know that there will be failures, but they do not consider this to be disappointing or discouraging or the end point to their journey, rather they see failures as a starting point for experimentation and testing of ideas....
Don’t Allow Yourself to Put Off Daily Lists Once you have mastered the art of making lists, the next challenge is regularly completing them. We all know that unexpected demands on our time tend to pop up at the worst possible moments. Staying current with your daily to-do list will help you be better prepared to handled such situations. If you suddenly find out at the last minute that your boss has requested a meeting with you that is expected to consume the entire last hour of the work day, you will be much less stressed if all of your daily reports have already been completed and filed....
The book is a compilation of successful people from different industries, giving one-on-one interviews for readers who need some advice and a mentor. Each mentor’s sharing is around 4 pages on average, embedded with the theme of positivity and overcoming hardships. The book separates into different chapters, so readers can take their pick, following different mentors’ story at their own pace. This book, unlike other books in this genre, does not sugar coat success stories....
Check out the kittens below, or go to Animal Planet’s live cam website for more animal cams. You might even find Bigfoot while you’re there.
Then Lifehack brought you the faceless watch – no hands, no face, just numbers embedded right into the wristband. Today we find the face again but lose the digital numbers. The Zero wristwatch by Robert Dabi of Yanko Design has no hands and no numbers, but still tells time. Instead, it features two discs that spin into position, one to where the hour numbers would normally be, and the other to the position where the minute hand would point....
Regardless of whether or not this is your child’s first time going trick-or-treating, it’s always a good idea to remind them of the importance of safety while having fun. Keep these general Halloween safety tips handy to ensure your little trick-or-treater has a safe and happy Halloween. Halloween Safety Tips (Infographic) | Cleveland Clinic
What are the risks? Why is wearing contact lenses in pools risky? No water of any kind (swimming pool, hot tubs, showers, tap water, etc.) should ever come into contact with contact lenses. This is because water is a breeding place for micro organisms that might cause serious eye infections. Since contact lenses are porous, they can also absorb chlorine and various chemicals found in the water, which can in turn lead to potentially sight-threatening conditions....
