Well, as much as being proactive and wrapping up helps to keep you healthy, there are also bad habits making you sick that are best avoided if you want to stay healthy over the winter months. 1. Getting Less Than 6 Hours Of Sleep Several studies have linked sleep deprivation to obesity [1] and depression, as well as to suppression of the immune system [2], which is one of the main reasons not getting enough shut eye can lead us to get sick so often!...

Or maybe you’ve just allowed yourself to become a creature of habit and you’ve settled into what’s familiar. It may feel comfy for a while, but the sad fact is that most of our regrets in life come from making fear-based decisions instead of courageous ones. And if you’re stuck in your comfort zone, you’re probably doing just that. Do you think that fear may be getting in the way of the life you really want?...

1. You Travel the Same Way Want to determine whether you and your partner are a good fit? Plan a trip together. “A good match is people who are willing and wanting to travel the same way,” Goldstein said. If you want to rough it in a tent, but she thinks that idea is crazy and needs a 5-star resort, you may need to rethink your relationship. While a relationship like this can work, it’s going to cause some difficulties....

When put into perspective (considering the popular belief that one human year is approximately equivalent to seven dog years), at the end of a working day your pet may have spent the doggie equivalent of three days waiting for you to come home, and still felt exuberant about your return. Puts the situation with the spouse in a whole different light doesn’t it! In addition to the well-documented health benefits of owning a dog, this is one more reason to keep your canine companion around for as long as possible....

1. Providing Support for Staff Several investigations into failing healthcare institutions in recent years have highlighted one particular area that all medical institutions could improve upon – supporting their staff. Health care professionals are under immense pressure and work with an awkward system that often feels like it is designed to make their work harder, rather than easier. They also see people at their most vulnerable and therefore, potentially, prone to irrational emotional responses – suffering from ill health, concerned for the wellbeing of their loved ones, confused and frightened....

During this time, I noticed that different exceptional therapists had a similar mindset towards their clients and people in general. Implementing these four mindsets in your daily life will help you to be more tolerant towards others, stay calmer during arguments and be more accepting when it comes to your own problems. Here are 4 things everybody can learn from therapists. 1. Even if you dislike a person’s behavior, you still can accept and appreciate the person....

Whether it be around money, gender stereotypes, or yourself, these dis-empowering beliefs are most likely still lingering in the back of your mind holding you back from accomplishing what you truly desire. We all have limiting beliefs, and it’s these beliefs that hold us back from following our dreams. I believe that if you implement these 4 ideas into your life, you’ll start removing your self-limiting beliefs today and create a more empowering lifestyle for yourself!...

Knowing the most common pregnancy symptoms at 4 weeks could be key to experiencing a happy and healthy pregnancy. And more importantly, any mother would want to know how well their baby is developing because major changes start to occur in the baby’s life at just a few weeks. So, let’s take a look at some major changes for mom and baby during 4 weeks gestation as well as some tips for making sure your pregnancy progresses with ease....

If you’re an avid comic book movie fan, chances are you heard Warner Bros’ recent announcement in which they revealed that ten new DC Comic-based movies are on the way. 2014 was packed with almost back-to-back Marvel releases, so this is a refreshing announcement that has many people thinking: just what have the rest of the studios got in store for us? Dylan Todd, of Comic Alliance, has listed approximately forty up-and-coming releases between the end of 2014 and 2020....

1. Low Sales The first and most obvious sign that your business is floundering is low sales. This can mean lower than your projections, or lower than last year. For companies to succeed, they need to be making sales; if sales drop off suddenly, then you have a problem. Turn it around by figuring out what went wrong. Did you introduce a new product that’s missing its target? Can your marketing be improved in an inexpensive way to better spell out your message?...

First off, all the students who have ever been in a classroom just collectively rolled their eyes. Second, most of this stuff we hear, though well intentioned (maybe), is just plain wrong. A lot of bad study habits are spread in the guise of helpful advice. Here are 5 of the most common bad study habits that parents, teachers, and advisors teach, and why they’re actually hurting your GPA:...

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Those people are digital nomads and they’re willing to leave the traditional sedentary lifestyle behind for what an upwardly mobile one. They look for their next destination based on cost of living, excitement and internet speeds. Whether you’re a nomad on the hunt for your next workspace or just day dreaming, check out these 5 amazing cities to be a digital nomad: 1. Siem Riep, Cambodia Neighboring Thailand usually gets all the attention in the nomadic circles....

But sometimes we think we have a productive habit that’s actually hurting us. Here are 5 of the most common deceptive habits that are holding you back. 1. Email The Trap We tend to think we’re ‘getting work done’ when we’re responding to emails. We’re communicating with team members, responding to important requests, adding new things we need to do, it’s a vital part of work life. But productive? No way....

But hiking in the great outdoors is a much different experience from a stroll in the park, and a hiking beginner has to prepare thoroughly before setting out. Here are some crucial tips for any hiking beginner hiker to both to enjoy themselves and be safe. 1. Know Your Limits The very first time I went hiking, I chose to follow along with my sister, who had been hiking in the mountains for years....

Right? As a father myself, I know we can be tough to shop for. Gone are the days where a necktie would do the trick. With the advent of better and better technology — and more affordable technology at that — fathers of the 21st century have more toys that they’d like to have in their toybox than ever before. But we’re not all about play. We’ve got work to do as well....

The main danger is not being seen. When we run down a road with traffic this danger increases. But even in more rural running areas, there are trip hazards and with the dangers mounting when it’s hard to see, it’s important to have the best running accessories to maintain your safety. 5 Essential Items to Take on Your Nighttime Run There are some great running accessories that can help you get peace of mind when you have no choice but to venture out on your run in the dark....

Producing over 180 albums with an incredibly eclectic discography: from Neil Diamond to Slayer, Kanye West to Johnny Cash and System of Down to Run DMC. Chances are, you’re a Rick Rubin fan without even realising it. But, being able to work with all these larger than life musicians at their most vulnerable state has given him a great insight in to being a leader. How to bring the best out of people, when they’re feeling their worst....

Have A Single Purpose “Focus on what matters most”. When we prioritise one single thing at a time it is easier to manage and complete to a good standard, instead of spreading our efforts over multiple endeavours. Block Out Distractions Whether this be from others around us or from our computer, if you want to get something done all of your attention must be focused on it. Set Out Strict Time Limits On Meetings This creates a more productive flow, allowing more things to be handled whilst also allowing time for multiple different subjects to be addressed....