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You’re feeling a bit intimidated and rightly so…there’s a lot of work that needs to be done. Where do you begin? How can you ensure your work moves along at an even pace and doesn’t fall through the cracks? Here are seven tips that will help you take on that huge project like a productivity pro! Making plans before starting work on a project is always a good idea. An even better idea is to take the time to develop well-thought out and solid plans....

You see a job that you’d love to do; and, you decide to go for it. You submit your application, and then are pleased to find a few days later that you’re invited for an interview. This goes well, and you begin to have quiet optimism that a job offer will be coming your way soon… It doesn’t. Instead, you receive a letter saying thank you — but, they’ve decided to go with another candidate....

But do you sometimes refrain from enjoying them because you know you can’t peel them without ending up with a mess? You’ve probably tried to cut the peel with a knife and watch the mango slip out of your hands and land on the kitchen floor. Or you’ve been trying to spoon out the flesh of the kiwifruit but you ended up with small pieces instead of the fruit half....

It began, as all things inevitably do, with a girl. I thought it was ever-lasting love. She was setting out for a year abroad — a summer in Germany, then an academic year in England. I decided, halfway through our summer apart, that I’d join her in England. Ah, youth. The relationship didn’t even last until my departure date, but with tickets bought, baggage acquired, traveler’s cheques already paid for, I decided, “Why not?...

Sixteen years of teaching and giving the same assignment every Mother’s Day has led me to the exact same conclusion. You see, every Mother’s Day I would ask my students to give me advice on being a mother. They were to think about things their mother or guardian did for or with them that made them feel happy or loved. The classroom would go silent as the students wrote intensely for longer than they had ever written before....

A particularly positive trend is that the number of female millionaires is increasing — though not always in the same fields. Many women are making their riches in newer or non-physical industries, such as media, fashion, and luxury goods, while more male millionaires exist in the tech, financial, and manufacturing fields. Perhaps surprisingly, the traditionally male-dominated tech and financial industries are seeing a recent increase (thought only a slight one) in female millionaires....

Wine selection starts with matching the right occasion and right person. If you are alone at home and taking a break from work, open up a bottle of Pinot Noir to rest those frayed nerves. When you’re with your partner and feel like a drink, try the Zinfandel or Shiraz variant to get you in the mood. This infographic by Wine Folly simplifies the process of wine selection like never before....

According to John Laloganes, M.Ed., assistant professor at Kendall College and author of the The Beverage Manager’s Guide to Wines, Beers and Spirits book, there are three core principles when it comes to pairing up your beer and food. Laloganes believes that: The latest infographic from Kendall College has looked into the basics of all three of the core principles of food/drink pairings to give us a better understand at what does and what definitely doesn’t pair well together....

8 Ways of Thinking To Make You Become Rich

Do all your smartphone accessories function together? If you have to remove your case every time you mount your device or plug it in to charge, then maybe it’s time to reconsider your options. The Zolo crowdfunding campaign aims to change the way we see mobile accessories. Their system is composed of basic smartphone components such as a sturdy case, battery, mount and a magnetic cord. Separately, they all function well and are extremely reliable....

They are the beat of my heart, the pulse in my veins and the energy of my soul. THEY ARE MY KINDS.

I don’t buy the romantic notion that my life has been somehow richer or more interesting because of all the times I screwed up; nor that the mistakes were “put” there to help me learn. I made them myself—through ignorance, fear, and a dumb wish to have everyone like me—and life and work would have been less stressful and more enjoyable (and certainly more successful) without them. So here are some of the things I wish I had learned long ago....

Causal Reasoning is based on having a goal and defining what means and choices can be made. The opposite, Effectual Reasoning, involves being given the means and choices and defining what the goal is. Do You Think Like An Entrepreneur? – If Not, Maybe That’s What’s Holding You Back – [FreelanceFolder]

Do these techniques really work? Why would repeating a simple, positive phrase change the way you think and feel? Those are the questions we’re going to dive into. Decoding Positive Thinking Positive thinking[1] is about developing our long-term mindset in such a way that we expect good and favorable outcomes from events in our life. In other words, it’s the process of transferring our energy into reality by thinking optimistic thoughts....

What is the 52-Week Money Challenge? A new concept has become increasingly popular that does just that – the 52-week money challenge. The idea is to focus on each week, starting small, and gradually building up the amount of money you save. It’s not only consistent, but it takes away the pressure of taking big chunks of income each month which, let’s face it, never feels great. Intrigued? This is how it works....

The problem is, several apps are designed to be used on the road. Google maps, instant notifications and hands-free calling should technically be used to extreme multi-tasking, like driving. Now there’s a better way to use your smartphone while traveling. It’s called Navdy. Navdy is a device that displays essential smartphone features on your dashboard. It goes way beyond basic notifications and even displays maps, music controls and text messages....

Studies show burnt food, like well-done steak, contains toxic carcinogens. Also, exposure to high heats can denature food especially meat. A report from Distractify suggest that consumption of high-heated meat (think grilling, charring and high-heat smoking) could cause of mental disease such as Alzheimer’s. Evidence suggest that the glycotoxins produced during high-heat cooking of meat cause this increase. The Best Ways To Eat Your Steak Slow cooking- This is an easy and time efficient way to prepare meals, especially if you use a croc-pot....

People have spent so much time trying to take down feminists online that they’ve forgotten what feminism is really trying to accomplish. This brilliant comic by artist blogger Razzy perfectly illustrates why feminism needs to be everyone’s fight. Featured photo credit: Untitled/Rasenth via rasenth.tumblr.com

Robin Sharma But why is rising early such a common trait? What is it about “Mind Over Mattress” that attracts so many famous and successful people to its clutches? Why do they drag their tired bodies to start the day super early when the rest of us are still dreaming? The Winner’s Mindset There is a sense of control acquired from beating the inner voice. If your mind wins the battle between victim and success, things start on a high note and usually only get better....

We all know that exercise has a wide range of benefits, particularly on the body, but according to new research exercise also has a hugely positive impact on your brain. Exercise is linked to reducing inflammation, as it stimulates the release of new blood vessels in the brain, amongst many other benefits for the brain and body. Simply fitting an exercise routine into your day can help you in numerous ways....