But that doesn’t mean you should keep them there until they start to boil over. No matter how giving of a person you are, you should always be looking out for number one. Above all else, this means admitting you’re a human being with certain needs that must be met before anything (and anyone) else. There’s no shame in that. Acknowledging that you’re not a superhero is humbling, and it’s also healthy....

We hear these comments because throughout the day it’s often hard to be fully productive with the myriad of distractions, even if mildly unintended. Whether that be small talk, gossip, general chit chat, attention stealers and general office sounds, there’s a lot of ‘noise’ to sift through just to capture your own attention. Combine this with the feeling that you’re always about to be distracted, and it becomes challenging to string long periods of time together without interruption, which leads to poor productivity....

Accepting yourself as you are As Carl Jung said – “I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” Nobody is perfect; after all we are human beings. Accepting yourself as you are is the primary requisite to combat shame. We can’t let ourselves be seen if we are terrified by what people might think. Nothing is going to work unless you do the work....

1. Understand how carbohydrates work. Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients in the human diet, with fat and protein being the other two. Carbohydrates are essential to a number of functions in the body, including growth and your body’s metabolism. Carbohydrates are most often found in starchy foods such as breads, pastas and rice, but they can also be found in fruits and vegetables as well. 2. Know the difference between complex and simple carbohydrates....

The purpose of this article is to point the damaging beliefs so you could find out whether they took up residence in your brain and separate yourself from the negative energy. 1. “It’s not the right time.” Procrastination is a dangerous disease and if you don’t take action, it will eventually eat all your dreams for breakfast. Achieving something extraordinary scares our minds since it requires leaving your comfort zone and facing the unknown....

Living green has been a trend for the last few years, because more and more people are trying to incorporate lifestyle changes in their daily routines, so that they can live in a way that will harm the environment as little as possible and help preserve the planet and its delicate ecosystem. So, if you have been considering going green but are not quite sure how this will affect you, read on to find out some unusual ways in which going green can enrich your life....

1. Misfit Shine Activity Tracker The Misfit Chine Activity Tracker is a minimal piece of wearable tech that tracks your activities. It’s great for people who want to see how far they’ve run or what they’re doing but don’t want the weighty, bulky, and in-the-way wearable techs that other companies have. There is a companion app that is available for iOS and Android where you can also do things like plan workouts and see your progress....

Do you need caffeine to get through your day? I’ve experienced every over-the-counter wakefulness supplement produced before 2007 (when I smartened up) and can promise you that it all has the same effect: A brief period of increased alertness is followed by a dramatic increase in lethargy (a crash) or anxiety and fidgeting. Consume enough caffeine combined with whatever jungle juice is in vogue and you’ll eventually turn into an over-clocked grouch....

What do I mean by being strategic? It means every deadline you set should push you forward in the direction of your goal at every time interval. That way, you can stay motivated and record small wins. A huge target that is a month away can become burdensome or cause you to experience burnout. While the art of meeting deadlines is still a hard nut for most people to crack, you can step up your game by learning some practical ways to meet deadlines and the benefits....

Calm people are able to plan and settle their work so they can function optimally. We can learn a thing or two (or seven) from them. 1. They have an outlet to channel their frustrations and anger When calm people are faced with pressure and stress they tend to focus on ways to release their negativity. They do not let such anxiety or stress overwhelm them, rather they use certain avenues to take away their negativity feelings....

What is the difference between world-class performers and average people? It’s their habits. Each top performer in their industry has lofty goals they want to achieve, but they focus on the process on how to get there. From their productive morning habits of training each morning, their evening habits of picking up a valuable book to gain a competitive edge, it’s the little habits that have accumulated to make these individuals who they are....

One thing that seems especially ridiculous is when you hear about people making tons of money online. It almost seems fake that people can make a living using the Internet while you’re using it to look at cat pictures while your homework piles up. How do they do it? This article will help clear up some misconceptions about the Internet and give you some pointers about making money online....

Have you had a bad day recently? This is me raising my hand alongside you. My most recent “bad day,” like most days, wasn’t wholly bad. It just had some bad parts that I allowed to spread across my entire day and sour the entire mix. That doesn’t need to happen! While I’ve yet to reach the point where I avoid bad days entirely, here are some things I’ve found help turn what could be a bad day into something better....

Here is why you should consider giving birth at home. 1. The comfort of your home Unlike a hospital birth, you are not confined to a little space — you have the whole house to yourself. You can wear whatever you feel like wearing that makes you comfortable. It’s your home, every food is allowed and you can eat whatever you want to eat at whatever time. You also have the chance to practice a variety of labour positions to find out what works best for you....

Spending On Things You Don’t Need My girlfriend loves “luxury.” Before we started dating, she always used to take cabs, dry clean her clothes, and spend too much money at the bar. My parsimonious ways have helped her change those habits. Now we walk or take public transportation, dry clean only our finer clothing, and if we do decide to go to a bar, we try to have one drink (and rarely is it a top-shelf liquor)....

1. Your emotions don’t match your words Have you ever tried to convince yourself that you were not hurt or angry, but your emotions told a different story? You have tears running down your face or steam coming out your ears even though you say everything is fine. Your emotions may even catch you off guard. You wonder where did these tears come from or why you are so mad. When your emotions do not match how you say or think you feel there’s a good chance that you are lying to yourself....

1. Forward head carriage How far forward does your head poke? Forward head carriage is usually the most common sign of bad posture. With good posture you want to see the hole in your ear sit over the middle of your shoulder. The further forward your head goes the more pressure it puts on the muscles and joints through your neck which lead to structural changes in your body that cause pain....

You Named it Many people call their car by names when they’re trying to get the motor started, but if you constantly refer to your car by the name you gave it, you could be spending too much time with it. Also, if you always refer to your care as “her” instead of “it,” this could be another sign. If this sounds like you, you may want to stop referring to your car by a first name for a while....

1. Love yourself Be honest with yourself first. If you are pretending to be someone else, your relationships will only last so long because that is not the true image of who you really are. Force yourself to think about what you like about yourself. Nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes, but when you focus on your positives, you will begin to appreciate yourself more. Positivity brings a desire to be your best–to eat right, to exercise, to look good....

However, the success of remote working depends a lot on the home office environment. Whether you have been working from home for years or are new to virtual employment, a positive work-from-home experience starts with a smartly assembled workspace. Here are seven easy ways to create the ultimate remote work setup. 1. Declutter Clutter can infest your space with distractions and have a profound effect on your mood. To combat this, examine your home office and remove items that don’t belong, paying particular attention to your desktop or other work surfaces....