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Scientific Proof First of all, rock climbing, especially outdoors, boosts brain function. In an interview with Huffington Post, professional climber for the North Face, Alex Johnson, explains: “I think the mental side of climbing is often overlooked. . .The movement in climbing up a route often demands body awareness and problem-solving. More often than not, the way to the top is not as direct as you might assume, and it takes laser focus to work through which holds to grab and where exactly to place your foot before shifting your body weight....

Do you normally make people laugh and are you good at telling jokes? Doing those things requires a lot of skill and intelligence. After all, if you make or invent jokes like the ones above, you have the ability to see some unusual connection and can make a funny simile or metaphor. This is where creativity comes in because you have to be intelligent enough to join two different ideas together which introduces a funny surprise....

How was this study conducted? The USDA modeled three different diet scenarios for the US. One of the scenarios was a reduction in calories consumed, but no changes in diet. The second scenario was a shift to a vegetable-heavy diet but no calorie reduction. The last one was a mix of the two (recommended of USDA.) The highlight was conducted to highlight the difficulty of balancing human issues and environmental issues....

This is where Seevl comes in handy! With it’s friendly user interface and integration wit a lot of streaming services, it makes sure that you get all your favorite music on your fingertips. While there are other music streaming apps out there, ‘Seevl’ manages to set itself apart from others by placing the emphasis on helping you quickly discover the music you want. They have gradually improved their search algorithms as well as the lousy streaming....

I couldn’t help but wonder, “What is this self-actualization thing, and how have I gone so many years without hearing about it?” when I first came across the term. Perhaps you share the same situation. Maybe you’ve read up on tons of other topics like self-limiting beliefs, gaining more self-awareness, and being more self-confident, but you’ve never heard of self-actualization. According to psychology, self-actualization occurs when you can realize your entire potential....

The process is very quick. You specify which model you own. How badly it’s damaged. Receive a quote and then send it away. For example, a dead 1stgen Nano, with the box, will fetch you $20. Reasonable? Turn Your Broken iPod into Cash! – [BuyMyBrokeniPod]

Either way, having to write a reference letter comes with great responsibility. And while you might feel excited to help someone on their journey to a better future, you also realize there is a lot relying on your writing abilities. First, do you know what a reference letter is? Do you know what to say in a reference letter? How long should it be? How can you sell the person’s strengths and abilities without sounding overzealous?...

This is not the best way to do it. Stretching can be a great tool in improving your lower back health. But what if I tell you that the way you’re stretching could actually cause more trouble instead of preventing it in the long-term? The Golden Rules Of Stretching For Lower Back Pain If you have lower back pain, stretching is generally a good idea. But remember to keep certain principles in mind....

The Money Of course, every episode of Star Wars films has been incredibly profitable, but it is intriguing to take a look at the comparative profits. This infographic will do just that. Now, you can see exactly how much money was poured into production, vs. the amount of profit made. These numbers have been gathered by GrabMyEssay and Venngage using the most credible sources, the links to which are provided at the end of the infographic, and more than one source was used for each episode, in order to verify the information....

A Guide to Starting Your Business – [Particletree] In an attempt to reduce the number of frustrating hours searching the web for what you need, we’ve written this article to help you with the small business paperwork, the basics of accounting, and an overview of some legal considerations. The topics aren’t sexy, but they’ll get you started in the right direction if you’re tired of working for the man and want to get out on your own....

Fears about starting a business in this economy are common and understandable. But in this two-part series, I’m going to show you why this economic climate is a fantastic time to start a business, how you can limit your risk, and where you can get help. Part One: Why Now Is A Great Time To Start A Business History shows us that the economy may not have as much of an impact on startups as you might think....

High Status Behavior According to Diggles, an actor intending to convey that he or she is of high status should do the following: –Chris Brogan writes about self-improvement and creativity at [chrisbrogan.com] How does this list compare to how YOU present yourself? Do you stand straight and tall when you’re representing yourself at work? Do you fidget, or can you keep your head still? (I fidget). Do you shy away from physical impact, or do you step into it?...

If you want to be able to communicate effectively with an angry, irrational person, follow our step-by-step guide below. 1. Avoid intentionally pushing their buttons If you know the person well, it is likely that you know exactly how to push their buttons and wind them up. This tactic should be totally avoided; choosing to wind someone up is childish, petty and offensive. It can also validate the other person’s irrational behavior....

Our productivity is like a rubber band stretching to its capacity. Working harder is adding extra stretch to the rubber band but it’s futile because the rubber band will only end up over-stretching and break. When we put so much effort and hard work in one sitting, as tempting and productive as that can seem, it is counteracting how our brains work and finally our productivity levels deteriorate over time because we do not take the necessary breaks....

When we’re hurt, our angry our feelings don’t go away overnight. In fact, we can spend days, weeks, months, even years turning them over and over in our minds, feeling just as angry as the moment the offense that caused them occurred. Who the heck wants to live like this? It only causes stress, high blood pressure and a whole host of other problems. If you’ve ever been boiling mad at someone and still feel the fire at the mention of his or her name, you may want to consider the “F” word—forgiveness....

So, let me start by telling you a story about the penny in the picture above. On a recent Friday morning, I was on my typical morning walk around my neighborhood and was just about a half mile from home when I saw something shiny laying in the street. But I walked right past it. Then, something told me to turn around and take a closer look. As I knelt down to see exactly what caught my eye (I don’t wear my contacts on my walk), I realized that it was a simple penny....

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs.

The wholesale (maybe I should say “retail”) celebration of consumerism makes a lot of people anxious, with good reason. What kind of values are we modeling for our children when we embrace consumption so greedily during the Christmas season? And yet, children outgrow toys. Their tastes change, their abilities change, and what was appropriate last year has little to offer them next year. Unless we’re ready to embrace a toy-free childhood for our kids, I think we have to accept the yearly churn of toys, and Christmas is as good a time as any to do the turn-over....

The Center for Disease Control states that child obesity rates have more than doubled in the past 30 years in the United States and that the percentage of children age six to eleven years who are obese increased from seven percent in 1980 to nearly eighteen percent in 2012. Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. A 2007 study published in the Journal of Pediatrics noted that in a population-based sample of five- to seventeen-year-olds, 70 percent of obese youth had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease....