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These decisions include: what to wear, what to eat, and what to say. In the latter case, you’re likely to have to decide thousands of times a day on what you are going to say to others. This could range from ordering your morning latte at your local café – to putting your point across persuasively in a team meeting. Decisions… Decisions… Decisions… They are constantly needed for us to actively partake in life....

Confidence seems synonymous with creative people, but a lot of the time they are struggling with much of what goes on in their mind through the way they think and perceive the world compared to others. If you’re a highly creative person, the struggles and challenges you face can leave you feeling isolated or lonely. Even people close to you may make you feel like no one gets you and aren’t mindful of how you are really feeling....

Making your own brew at home has numerous benefits. It can give you a strong sense of accomplishment, considering that not many people have their own beverage made from scratch. If you aren’t a fan of what the local pub or nightly bar offers, then homebrewing can unlock your creativity in perfecting a drink that makes your tastebuds tingle. Based on the infographic, setting up a homebrew is no easy task....

In fact, parking instructions might be the only driving rules that apply practically universally. After all, it doesn’t matter what road signs are used and what side of the road you drive on, you still back into a spot the same way while parallel parking. Of course, there is no substitute for practice, so if you think you’ve memorized these steps but still haven’t tried parking your car, you might try practicing in an empty parking lot with cones or other items filling in for other cars....

You can use multiple skills. Millennials tend to have a variety of interests and skills, from graphic design to charity work and everything in between. Being tied down to a job where they are forced to use the same skill set on a daily basis is exhausting and frustrating for this generation. Being able to freelance means Millennials can pick and choose which skills to use, and don’t have to narrow down their interests to one specific field....

Common Sense There is no point denying that it is actually the government’s role to provide us good road and road signs. But if citizens do not actually follow these traffic rules as the basis of standards, how can they ever guarantee our safety? Yes, you may excuse yourself for not knowing the standard safety measures, but come on! We are not children anymore. Simple 1-2-3’s and a little common sense will do....

Is becoming a manager and people management actually good for you? You’re the only one that can answer this question as long as you’re prepared and know what you’ve signed up for. Do your homework. Remember there is no glory in becoming a manager. It’s actually ‘ok’ to stay in an individual contributor or technical role if that’s the work you enjoy most. However, if you think that becoming a manager is for you, there are 3 major areas you’ll need to consider when making the shift from a technical role to people management....

Are You Wasting Time with Bad Friends? Here Are 5 Traits of True Friends

Exceptional care taken to provide tools of the trade, such as cell phones, pda’s, and laptops. Generous leeway and few questions ever asked about expense reports. Covered parking in a secure garage. Newly renovated break room, including seating on an outdoor patio. Continental breakfast catered in for casual Fridays. Partnerships with other businesses in the same locale, so that discounted tickets are available for movies, car washes, pizza deliveries, and a host of other things....

This, which you know, is impossible. Believe me, I’ve tried. I’m a recovering perfectionist, having been a high achiever in high school and college. The fact that my life isn’t exactly going the way I wanted has proven to be a bit of a balm and has helped loosen up (some of) my obsessive, controlling ways. If you think you might be suffering from some chronic perfectionism, have a look at these symptoms and see if you might need to step back from worshiping at the pedestal of perfection....

When you are finished, maybe you will want to find some great resources for free ebooks for yourself. Featured photo credit: Ralf Schulze via flickr.com

In 14 years of using this particular psychometric test, the most practical ways we have seen it used are: Teams changing their Skype profile picture to include a colour so that they can better understand each other. Recruitment – Whilst it cannot be the final answer it helps recruiters make an informed decision. By working through problems using the colours as stages, team get to the answer quicker, e.g. What data are we missing (Blue)....

A better, more structured, approach would be something like this online typing tutor. TypeOnline.co.uk is a simple site that offers a series of lessons for keyboard accuracy, speed and other related exercises. Even if you just want to check your Words Per Minute, this is a simple and accessible place to get those fingers waggling. Learn To Type Online – [TypeOnline]

Batman’s most infamous nemesis, the Joker, has been a longstanding archetype for prankish mayhem, and the late Heath Ledger’s masterful performance in The Dark Knight has only elevated the character to new heights. Despite the Joker’s unforgettable acts as a sociopathic murderer, many people are intrigued by him, and even find this Clown Prince of Crime to be maddeningly charismatic. So what’s there to love? A lot, and here’s why:...

Even though this is seen as extra measures during these times, this trend is bound to be a viable and appealing option well after this pandemic too. After all, there has been a shift in work culture and even how we work years before this pandemic started. But there is one snag to this new trend and that is productivity. While some people have been fine working from home or remotely, newer remote workers have had issues with productivity and adapting to this new lifestyle....

If you have been reading Lifehack for any length of time then you probably already have some kind of productivity system in place and have taken advantage of our tips on how to get more and better work done. But even after getting things done, sometimes things don’t feel right. We feel like we are robots. We feel that our lives our unbalanced, that we spend too much time at work and not enough with the ones that we love....

The authorities at Dubai Municipality have devised an organic and eco-friendly mosquito trap . The traps created here are totally devoid of any chemicals and can be made in a jiffy with simple ingredients found in most homes. All you need are an empty plastic bottle, some sugar and a pinch of yeast. Voila! No fumes, chemicals or smoke. More importantly, no mosquitoes to worry about. Eco-friendly Mosquito Trap | Dubai Municipality Featured photo credit: GulfNews via goo....

1. It improves your mood When you are feeling anxious or depressed, a walk in a green environment can do wonders for your mental state. It improves your mood and makes you feel happier. This was the conclusion of researchers at the University of Verona in Italy in 2014 who reported that contact with nature was an important element in restoring mental health. 2. It helps you to reduce stress levels Walking in forests is a popular pastime in Japan....

Dealing with Manipulative People

Many experts say he may be the best football player ever, regardless of position. Basically, Rice was a one-in-a-lifetime talent. Literally, the best of the best. Geoff Colvin’s popular book, Talent is Overrated, shares an interesting story about Rice’s work ethic and his approach to deliberate practice. As you’ll see, it wasn’t just talent that made Rice successful. We can all learn from this legendary NFL star’s approach and use similar strategies to improve our health, our work, and our lives....