Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves. The problem is that we tend to try to better ourselves all at once, rather than concentrate on one important thing at a time, allowing ourselves to build up momentum over months and years. One day at a time turns into a lifetime of change and getting better....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Why Do I Live Without a TV?

Fail often but do not forget the lesson. In my world of work I am seen as a “productivity expert”. I use GTD, I try and test productivity apps and I teach people how to organize both their physical and electronic world. But I’m going to let you into a little secret: I’m not naturally inclined that way. Why Failure Can Take You One Step Closer to Success

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Start every mobile phone conversation with ‘my phone’s about to die’ so they don’t waste my time. 10 Smartphone Usage Rules That Will Make You a Better Person

Here are the top myths surrounding the topic of parenting: Parenting: 6 Myths You Should Know About

Review your recurring bills from time to time. Cancel the services that are no longer suitable for your needs. If this describes your relationship with money, it might be time to dedicate some time to improving your knowledge of your finances and set about improving them. You could even make a 30-day trial out of getting a grip on your money. From reducing your debt to automating your tax accounting records, there’s something for every reader....

This narrative form usually consists of around 80 to 150 pages. Despite their diminutive nature, novellas have amassed many classics. They demand far less time if you have a hectic lifestyle, enabling you to discover many brilliant new authors. The following are 35 such books anyone can find the time to read. The Call of the Wild by Jack London London’s tale of primitive reawakening. Buck, a domesticated dog, grows increasingly wild after he is stolen from his owner....

The “best job for everyone” doesn’t exist, the career you want to lead may not truly suit your personality and the job which seems to suit your ability may not be the career you love. Have you found the answer for your right career yet? 

A friend of mine, Karen*, is one of those people who seems to have it all. She graduated at the top of her MBA class. She holds a high level job at a prestigious Fortune 500 company. She maintains a rigorous exercise regimen, a reminder of her collegiate rowing days. She’s happily married and had a child about a year ago. There’s not much in life that Karen doesn’t do well....

In recent times, this super computer along with the body in which it is housed, has, for most people, become overworked and fatigued. Culturally we have also latched on to the word productivity. This is a word that conjures up visions of getting more things done in less time and doing it efficiently. There are numerous tips and hacks to help us be more productive as well. But how can this productivity be sustained?...

1. Visualize What You Want Visualizing what you want will help manifest them into reality. Visualize every morning how you want your day to be. Every night, think about the day you just had, focus on the good aspects and then visualize them. Be thankful and grateful that these good things happened. Instead of stressing over the bills, visualize yourself writing the checks to get them paid. Instead of worrying about your boss, visualize yourself being accomplished and productive at work....

Teenagers and kids, in general, became increasingly addicted to technology. PCs, Macs, and gaming consoles became must-have pieces of technology at home, with kids spending hours on end on their devices. The entry of smartphones and tablets over the past few years has added on to the woes of many parents and families in the digital age. Increased screen time has been associated with various developmental challenges, including health, societal, and psychological deficiencies....

It was Dr. Anthony P. Witham who once said “children spell love…T-I-M-E.” He was definitely onto something. Unfortunately, if you are like most parents, time is a precious commodity that often eludes us. Whether we have a new job, a new baby, or we just need to make the coffee or strip the beds, we always seem to be wishing for more time. We need more. We want more. But we feel we just don’t have it....

I love this kind of post where the author cuts the chase, and summarized some tips that gathered through experiences. As I approach 40, I still can’t make my way around a kitchen, but I did teach myself to make a mean macaroni and cheese, as well as quite a bit about money and finance. Personal finance can sometimes seem maddingly complex, but it doesn’t have to be; knowledge of some basic principles will make your life much, much easier....

The reality however is, at some point in your life, you will lose your mojo. How long you lose your mojo for depends on how long it takes you to figure out how to get it back. For some of us, it can be a matter of a few days and for others, it can be months or years. The reason why it takes so long for many of us to get our mojo back is because we don’t know how to or even where to start....

In a sad statistic, only 1 out of 3 Americans can say they feel truly happy [1]. This means the other two are either depressed or general ‘meh.’ These unhappy feelings are certainly valid in difficult economical times. It gets harder and harder to find work every day, and the bills and payments associated with adulthood don’t slow down just because your paychecks do. People also feel unhappy when a relationship ends or becomes challenging....

Check out Thompson’s video above to see just what those experiments entailed and surprising results that will make snacking more convenient than ever! Featured photo credit: 5 Delicious Apple Hacks via youtube.com

1. The 48 Laws of Power On your journey to becoming a millionaire in your 20’s, there will be many people trying to manipulate you into doing what they want. This international bestseller by Robert Greene is the widely read by those in the entertainment industry because of its dog-eat-dog environment. This book is a must-read for anybody who wants to claim power and keep it. it’s a fun read that tells the story of some of the most powerful people in history....

Recently, I was reflecting on some of the most reinforced lessons that I was given during my undergraduate creative writing degree. Despite now being a business owner and non-fiction writer, several of those lessons remain valuable. Here are my top five: 1. Show, don’t tell This is the first lesson any creative writer learns. Paint a picture with your words, don’t use them to force a message down your reader’s throat....

One of the best way to avoid constipation is by eating a well-balanced diet that includes fiber and lots of liquids. But maybe you don’t have enough time in your busy day to eat the required servings of fruits and veggies. Maybe you forgot to drink enough water all week. Maybe you just want to buy a fast-acting laxative and be done with it. But wait! Before you run to the pharmacy for a laxative, which could make the situation worse, try one of the following drinks....