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I know, there’s just something in your eye, right? Someone must be chopping onions nearby. Every day is full of wonder and surprise but we often take this for granted, allowing our emotions to wash right over us. However, this grandpa will likely remember the day he found out about his grandchild for the rest of his life. Congratulations to the Vigansky family and we hope to see more of them and their baby in the future!...

title: “We Are Most Alive When We Re In Love John Updike” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Matthew Schultz”

What does “feminism” imply nowadays? This is the query at the heart of We should all be feminists, a personal, eloquently-argued essay—adapted from Adichie’s heavily-regarded TEDx speech of the same name. Feminism in the 21st century With humor and levity, here Adichie offers readers a completely unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century—one rooted in inclusion and focus. She shines a mild no longer only on blatant discrimination, however also the extra insidious, institutional behaviors that marginalize women round the world, with a purpose to assist readers of all walks of lifestyles better apprehend the regularly masked realities of sexual politics....

While the ability to work on simultaneous tasks has its merits, knowing where we got it wrong about multitasking gives us control over the work process. Here are 10 things we’ve had wrong about multitasking: 1. It’s not really multitasking. Multitasking is actually switching between tasks. Studies by psychologist René Marois at Vanderbilt University revealed that when humans attempt to do two tasks at once, execution of the first task leads to a delay in the second task because a bottleneck occurs in the brain’s information processing area....

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You Might Need To Balance Your Blood Sugar When you’re reaching for cookies or ice cream, a lack of energy may be the problem. When your blood sugar levels take a dip, sugar cravings are extremely common. Though it might feel good in the moment, snacking on sugar will actually cause your blood sugar levels to spike. When your blood sugar levels fall shortly after, you’ll find yourself craving sweets all over again....

People have become exhausted with the availability of things, consumer products, life choices, and demands. It is never-ending, and it is no surprise that many people are turning to simpler ways of living. Essentialism has some similarities with minimalism, but these two concepts are very different. What Is Essentialism? In 2014, Greg McKeown published the best selling book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, and he has been teaching individuals, corporations and world leaders about the art of essentialism ever since....

So, what is grit, you may ask? Passion + Perseverence = Achievement In the words of Angela Duckworth herself, The problem that a lot of people face is that they seek the shortcut to success. They want to work less while still achieving more. Unfortunately, that’s not how success works. If you want to achieve your goals, you have to be willing to do anything and everything. I believe that the most meaningful goals require an insane amount of hard work, determination, discipline, commitment, and sacrifice....

What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is approximately 2500-years-old with deep roots in the Eastern world as a spiritual, ethical, and philosophical practice. These roots are intimately connected to the Buddhist practice of vipassana meditation.[1] Mindfulness continues to be practiced as a cultural and spiritual tradition in many parts of the world. For Buddhists, it offers an ethical and moral code of conduct. For many, mindfulness is more than a practice—it is a way of life....

However, being really good at cooking doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be a famous chef. These chefs became famous because they’re honest about their cooking. Instead of guarding their best cooking tips, they share them with the world. They bring viewers into their kitchens and teach them how to emulate their success. They take questions and receive feedback. The way chefs openly share information is an excellent model for how we could all be more successful through greater transparency and honesty....

Similarly, the moment someone tells me that such and such a behavior or belief must be correct because it is what the majority of people do or believe, I tune out. It’s usually just not worth continuing the discussion. Truth be told, Mark Twain’s wise words have gotten me through more than a few dark times in my life. There was that time when the majority of voters in America re-elected a certain president to a second term (I’ll let your imagination run with which one I’m talking about)....

At times I run across companies which don’t bother to distinguish them at all: They have a separate Values Statement (thank goodness), but if you ask them to tell you of their Vision, and then of their Mission, they’ll give you the same answer for both questions. So what is the difference? Does it matter? The short answer is that it only matters if you use them. Vision Statements and Mission Statements can be power-packed drivers in a company culture when they are done right, and when they are used to release the potent energy within the people who make up that company....

But that’s old news – anyone who’s been doing this for any length of time knows what’s involved, and has chosen to keep on going. So the question is: Why is it so hard? Why is it that in spite of the good days and the successes, there are so many nights that we feel tired and beaten, wondering where our courage has gone? The answer is that the courage you need to get started is very different from the courage that you need to keep on going....

GChart – What time is it? Added to Essential Resources for Google Maps‘s Top 10 list.

But with the divorce rate as high as ever, it doesn’t seem like that fantasy is coming true for most people. Even if you are in a relatively happy marriage, it might not be as perfect as you had hoped. Marriage is a huge commitment that takes up a significant portion of your life. Having someone to share the ups and downs of life with is a big part of what makes a marriage successful....

Our personalities play a big factor in deciding on which exercises we choose. Doing our favorite exercises can help sustain motivation, especially if you’re feeling tired. However, it is important to take note that in order to stay well-rounded and balanced, you need to rely on a variety of exercises. Researching new exercises that suits one’s lifestyle and personality can be difficult without a trainer, until now. This infographic can help you find new training programs that will keep your body guessing, allowing you to lose more weight and stay fit....

Shoot, I left off, “Dispose of hooker in trunk…” Benjamin Franklin’s schedule teaches us a lot of valuable lessons. Here are a few things you can learn from this founding father’s routine: 1. Steady as She Goes This is Benjamin Franklin’s actual daily routine. This is how he lived his life every day. Whether inventing bifocals, freeing the American colonies, or negotiating with foreign diplomats, Franklin followed the same routine as often as possible....

If your answer to any of the above is a no, maybe or not sure, that means you’re not living your life to the fullest. Which really shouldn’t be the case, because your life experience is up to you to create. Why settle for anything less than what you can get? You deserve nothing but the best. In the past years of my life, especially since after I pursued my passion in ’08, I’ve been living every day to the fullest, filled with joy, passion and rigor....

Even when you’re kicking back with a book, you can’t forget about the clock entirely. At some point that afternoon, you’ll need to start on dinner. If you want to make it through a certain number of chapters before then, you have to think through the amount of time you can afford to spend on each. It’s not the end of the world if you struggle with time management while reading....

It’s almost a lifelong thing, really. Since I was a kid. I should be embarrassed… but I’m not. I should get help… but I won’t. I’ll just go back to the bookstore. Back to the library. Back to my endless queue of ebooks. Back to my stuffed shelves. They know me. They love me. I’ve got everything I need here. Why would I stop? And why wouldn’t you start? When you read more, life expands....