There are so many out there, that it can be overwhelming to try to sift through all such options. So, here’s a list of the best online resources around – keep this handy throughout the school year, for whenever you need help in any form. You may want to get all your essays written on time, but sometimes it’s just not going to happen. Real life gets in the way, and you can’t commit to doing several assignments at once....

In my workshops I’ve found that expressing ourselves creatively isn’t just about making art. It can also include such hobbies as gardening, fashion, cooking, running, playing hockey…whatever you tend to lose yourself in which brings joy and meaning to your life. So prepare to be happy and thrive. Here are 22 reasons people with creative outlets are more likely to be successful and you can do it, too. 1. You’re refreshed and more productive Who can afford to take breaks these days, we’re all so busy, right?...

Obtaining your goals is not easy, it’s not meant to be easy. Why, because through the trail of each failure comes two decisions: Will you continue? 2. Will you give up? Yes, these decisions are filters, designed to test your conviction. And each time you choose to continue your journey, each proceeding decision to continue will get easier. Many high achievers use triggers as a tool to help them continue pursuing their goals....

That’s right, I’m talking about the top students who make it look so easy. What we don’t realize is that under the surface there is a collection of positive habits and mindsets that make that person so successful in class. Not just a few, but an accumulation of many habits that combine to produce high-level academic performance. Here are 23 habits of top students that you can use as tips to do better in school:...

1. Start with a Decent Template Here are a few sites to download résumé templates: Microsoft: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/results.aspx?ctags=CT010144894 Word and PDF: http://www.resumetemplates.com/ 2. Trust the Template They were designed by professionals, and professionals like working with other professionals who listen to them…so, no…no, we’re not interested in your ideas at this time. 3. Stick to a One-Page Résumé McDonald’s explains what they do in 400 characters and a pic (and we all have access to the same tool, so there’s no excuse)....

There are loads of ways you can nourish your body – and satisfy your hunger – without overdoing the calories or spending half the morning in the kitchen. Here are the top 25 weight loss breakfast recipes for busy people! 1. Bircher Muesli Homemade Bircher muesli is a powerful blend of oats, fruit, nuts and whatever else you fancy! You don’t even need to cook anything. Just put everything together in a glass container and stash it in the fridge....

1. Knot Your Average Pony Follow complete instructions here. 2. Bind Hair With Stylish Scarf Get complete directions here. You can find pretty and affordable scarves on eBay or in your local stores. 3. Milkmaid Braid Braid two sections of your hair then place your left braid over your head and secure the edge to the right side of your head with bobby pins. Do the same on your right braid....

Be The Change In a film emphasizing doing good because it’s our duty as humans, no other line summarizes the importance of taking initiative quite like this one. Seek Your Own Path Films for children rarely stir your soul, but who doesn’t empathize with a character becoming aware of himself in the very worst of starting places. A movie that challenges kids to go after what they want, MewTwos hatred of his lot in life can stir any viewer....

1. Join Supermarket Rewards Various grocery stores have supermarket rewards programs that allow you to save a certain percentage on purchases, and receive exclusive offers and coupons. Check your local grocery store’s websites or ask about them in-store. Most of the time, they come in the form of a reward card or simply through using your telephone number. This means that when other family members go shopping, they can help rack up rewards for the whole family....

So how do you even begin living a life you love? Well, Mark and Angel Hack Life has 26 steps to achieve that goal and while the process may be long and difficult, they have at least broken it in to sections to make it easier to tackle. Preparation requires you to make plans for what you would like to do with your life and how to get there. Is it a lot of work?...

I recently had an opportunity to sit down for coffee with Ted Rollins, who has a seriously impressive wrap sheet. To catch you up to speed: Ted Rollins is the successful ecopreneur who started Campus Crest with $14,000—and grew it to become the second largest student-housing platform in the world. What’s the eco-friendy spin? Their focus is on the triple bottom line of environmental, social and economics. I left our coffee meeting filled with inspiration and ideas for how I too can build my business....

Whatever the reason, if you need to repair your car you generally have two options: you can head to an official dealership and buy genuine car parts, or you can head to your local independent garage and buy non-genuine parts- often referred to as “aftermarket” parts. Initially, it seems rather odd that there is even a choice, as you’d generally think that there would be one type of a particular part for each car....

1. Get someone/something to keep you accountable Nothing feels better than starting a new activity like that new yoga class or that new diet. But reflect back on all the times you have tried to change your life. You will find a lot more beginnings than endings. Why? Because starting is actually a lot of fun. It isn’t too hard to try something new when it feels exciting and different. The hard part is what happens between the beginning and the end- and a swim instructor or workout partner, for example, can help you with just that....

But even though we all need a job, there are always parts of the process that are just plain annoying. To help make things easier — and to give you a leg up on the competition — here are the 3 things people hate most about job interviews and how you can overcome them. Problem 1: Researching the company. The solution? Look at the corporate filings for company research. Most interviews are won and lost long before they start....

1) A night at the theater Culture is all but dead in modern society. Why not set yourself apart by getting tickets to a showing of one of Shakespeare’s plays, a stand-up comedy revue, or even a presentation of the opera? (We recommend avoiding Don Giovanni as a first date for a number of reasons.) Not only will your date appreciate the extra thought, but it’ll make you look more sophisticated, too!...

Whether you’re a budding photographer looking for some tips or a seasoned pro looking for some inspiration or the next big thing in photography, this collection of photographers is fantastic! From Eyefi and marketing agency Evolve, this infographic details the top 30 most socially influential photographers right now. They’ve also included the photographers’ Instagrams, Twitter handles and websites so you can get a little stalky if you want to. In fact, Eyefi have even created a list on Twitter so you can follow these photographers even quicker and see what they’ve been up to....

1. Don’t go to every fight you’re invited to Particularly when you’re around those who thrive on chaos, be willing to decline the invitation to join in on the drama. 2. Focus on your breath Throughout the day, stop to take a few deep breaths. Keep stress at bay with techniques such as “square breathing.” Breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, then out for four counts, and hold again for four counts....

Follow these communication tips for job seekers and you’ll get a lot further in the interview process than you would otherwise and hopefully, you’ll land a job sooner, rather than later.

Our grandparents’ generations used to wake up to a breakfast of ham, butter, cheese, jam, milk, eggs or whatever there was that their families could afford. Warm milk or tea with some bread to be dunk in. No digestive biscuits, no blackberries and low-fat yogurt, no cereal bars. Nowadays, most of us have the luxury of affording to be fussy. And it’s this very pickiness that has led to the current four major mistakes and utterly wrong food approaches of which we are sublimely unaware....

How many different ways can there really be to “melt fat” and attain the physique we desire? Forget everything you thought you knew and learn the truth behind what’s hindering us from realizing our goals. 1. Clearly outline your lifestyle change so that you can accurately track and monitor your compliance. If we don’t set rules and guidelines, it will prove difficult to stay committed to a plan for more than a few days or so....