Investing in wine is certainly not a new concept, however, it is one that is trending a bit more now that a push to get more Americans investing has begun. Interest in the stock market has seen a significant drop given the economic rough patch our nation hit back in 2008. However, it remains an important part of building the high risk/high potential funds you need to supplement retirement savings....

Step 1. Know yourself The first question I ask clients seeking a partner is, “who are you?” Then, I listen. People that have a confident and clear response to that question seem to do better when picking mates. When someone can tell me about themselves without hesitation and in detail, I can tell they know themselves well, which is a big part of choosing the right partner. The best answers are specific and unique to them as a person rather than general, such as mentioning qualities that apply to many people (i....

Studies have shown that human beings are much happier being approached on sunny days than on cloudy winter days. From our brain patterns to our warmed hearts, we are more willing and open to possibilities and ideas when the sun’s rays find us, and research has revealed there might just be some science behind “summer love.” Read ahead to better understand why taking advantage of these happy fair-weather moods can help you get ahead in life....

While absence levels have fallen, 40% of employers recently reported an increase in stress around their workplace. This comes with its own set of problems, as employees go into work unwell and unproductive, and even at risk of serious heart problems. While completely eliminating stress from your working day isn’t a luxury many people have, I’ve found there are plenty of ways you can streamline your day to day tasks to get yourself organised and start to lower your stress levels....

1. Know When To Pull Back These are the times when you’re already chasing your tail, trying to catch life’s curveballs as they hit your way. The times when you have a tight deadline at work that takes 28 hours of your time each day or when you are required to travel. Times when you have to care for someone close to you. Or on an upside, the holiday times. Switching your training or diet to a higher gear during these times just doesn’t work, you’ve maxed out on the available gears....

Over a decade ago I was enamored with the Jack Kerouac road-trippin’ adventurous lifestyle. I got on a plane to Costa Rica with only a small backpack and a guide book. No plans, no reservations and barely a word of Spanish on my tongue. That same year I traveled across Canada with a friend and spent my summer picking cherries in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. These adventures sparked freedom and joy into my life....

Let me ask you this, however: How many times you have set these kinds of deadlines only to realize that you weren’t able to keep them? Or, how many times have you postponed or changed that very deadline till a later date since you realized you can’t get the task done because the deadline was unrealistic? I don’t know about you, but this has happened to me many times and I have come to the conclusion that negotiating and setting deadlines just with yourself is doomed to fail....

This is a good example where structured procrastination is good for the task. Are you procrastinating? Or are you just thinking? – [Gadgetopia]

Sometimes we cannot see the path in the forest, so we need to take a different look Have you ever felt like there is no way? You chase your dreams, but it seems that everything’s against them. If that is not your case, then you probably belong to the small-sized group of achievers. But, for many of us, the need for “something” that turns everything downside-up is a must. As a coach, I have seen the benefits of distinctions, which is nothing more (and nothing less) than looking at certain pairs of words from a different point of view....

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: What is one thing entrepreneurs forget to automate, systemize, or build processes around before they shut down for holidays? Finances Time Management Social Media Posts Holiday Shipping and Returns Customer Support Proper Notifications Signed Contracts Team Vacation Tracking

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: Work email on vacation: do you do it? When is it time to tune out? Guilty As Charged! Admittedly Always On Vacation Responder Is Key Regular Checks Necessary Sorry, Entrepreneurs Hire Someone for That! Live Your Vacation Yes, With a Caveat Leaving Is Not an Option Compartmentalize Your Life It’s Part of the Job Entrepreneurial Escape (Photo credit: Man in Red Shirt on Lakeshore via Shutterstock)

I usually see myself could handle stress pretty well and could settle down quickly, and it sounds the right assessment, even with a tight schedule project at work. But I definitely can use some exercise and fun time. What about you? What is your score? Assess Your Stress – [Elemental Truths]

5 Ways To Develop Curiosity

Every semester I get a handful of students who have settled on the idea that the more big words they use, the better. Regardless of whether they know what those words mean or not. So I get papers elucidating the patriarchal configuration of the social arrangement, rather than telling me about male-dominated societies. Or they pontificate on the topic of inadequate provision of pedagogical resources vis-à-vis the particular requirements of participation in the modern form of governance, instead of describing the failure of schools to prepare kids to be good citizens....

When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you. 30 Things You Should Stop Putting Yourself Through

An interesting idea – this technique should help on killing procrastination too. What will you do to ensure your don’t die? What things are you doing that put your project at risk? What are you going to do to stop those things? What actions will you take to increase the odds that you’ll be around in 6 months? Who will you ask for help to increase the chance you’ll make it?...

Oooooo! Okay, I am being a bit dramatic but according to surveys, many people are terrified of public speaking and would rather die than stand up in front of a group and say anything. If you are feeling nervous at the mere idea of addressing a group, you are not alone. That said, knowing you are not alone does not help you when you are standing up there, well… alone baring your soul to those who may or may not be sympathetic to your cause....

1. Remind yourself to think positively every day With hard work, determination, and strength, nothing is impossible. Negative thinking is common, but too often it is harmful to the body, mind, and soul. Each time you have a negative thought, redirect it to a positive channel. Find the positive in the negative. It is going to be difficult, but it becomes easier with practice. In the long run, you will be relaxed more often and enjoy life a whole lot more....