There’s no denying that winter can be a bit of an emotional – and physical, since those chapped lips and frozen fingertips don’t lie) – rollercoaster, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be all that terrible. In fact, play your cards right, and winter can be a rich and fulfilling season. To prove it, I have come up with seven actionable steps to make the best of the cold days and dark nights....

Successful People Know How Body Language Can Affect Their Success So They Never Make These 8 Mistakes Depending on the study, non-verbal communication (i.e. body language) counts between 75% and 90% of our communication. That’s a huge percentage. So even if you think you know the basics, you could be making non-verbal mistakes on a daily basis that are detrimental to your career success.[1] 1. Close-talking/space-evading When you have a professional conversation with a coworker or boss, how close are you to them, physically?...

To actually be productive, you have to be in a stable state of mind and stay focused in your work. But that’s not always the case. More often than not, there are little factors that are dragging your work rate and actually hampering your productivity. Some of these factors are discussed in this post. 1. Noise Putting it bluntly, any unrequired incoherent persistent disturbance can be labeled as a noise....

Here are 8 reasons I’ve recently discovered as to why you should never throw away your orange peels. 1. Peels Improve Skin Tone Orange peels can remove skin blemishes and dark spots! Their vitamin C content maintains your skin’s suppleness, prevents dullness and adds a healthy glow. It even acts as a natural sunscreen by blocking harmful UV rays! (Note: I wouldn’t use this as a replacement for sunscreen.) Here’s how: To prepare orange peel powder, dry the peels in the sun for about 3 days....

Everywhere you look these days, everyone is on their phones. Whether you’re at work, at a restaurant, at a baseball game, or even sitting in traffic! We’ve become immune to the social customs of our lives pre-cell-phone era. These were the glory days, where we weren’t glued to our “smart” phones. It seems like a lifetime past. Now, we’re enslaved to our little pocket-sized devices, and it’s taking away a lot of joy in our lives....

Fact is, an only child has been dealing with being an only one all his or her life. And contrary to popular belief, being an only child is not a disease in itself. Don’t believe me? Read on to know what makes us strong, resilient, and mature. 1. We’re not arrogant, we have higher IQs. According to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, only children tend to have higher IQs, perform better in school, and are high achievers all their life – making them successful individuals on the whole....

1. Stop keeping your goals to yourself. Successful people have a great support system. It doesn’t matter if it’s one person or one thousand, they tell someone about their goals so they can be held accountable for reaching them. 2. Stop expecting an overnight success. Accepting the fact that there are no step-by-step methods, quick fixes to your troubles, or a yellow brick road to your dreams is a key step to being successful....

Stress comes in different forms. Sometimes it’s minor, like a flat tire or being late for work. Other times it’s major, and is caused by life-changing events such as the death of a relative, a divorce, or a large personal loss. However, the best thing to do is not to overthink things but to shift the way you handle stress and move forward. Check out these eight ways to turn stress into your friend:...

I began reading books and listening to tapes on how to attract my desires. I visualized my fantasies, recanted affirmations, and purified my mind. And then something amazing happened… Nothing changed. Not one single thing. So, I tried something different. I sought advice from successful friends. They weren’t always wealthy, but they lived happy lives, on their own terms. One was a venture capitalist helping entrepreneurs in developing countries. He loved to build businesses that lifted communities....

1. Feedly (Web, iOS, Android) Go To: Feedly 2. Taptu (Web, iOS, Android, Nook, Blackberry) Taptu connects your mobile devices and web with a seamless social news reading experience. Go to: Taptu 3. Newsblur (Web, iOS, Android) NewsBlur bring a strong social aspect to your RSS reader. Go to: Newsblur 4. Pulse [Web, iOS, Android] Pulse helps you to bring your favorite websites and transforms them into an interactive mosaic, which is much easier for you to consume latest news....

1. Cucumbers Cucumbers have a high moisture content. Because of this, when they are frozen whole, they will become mushy when you try to defrost them. If you want to preserve your cucumbers, slice them up and add some vinegar. Then when you freeze them they will retain their texture. 2. Yoghurt Freezing yoghurt causes it to separate, developing a clumpy texture and an acidic taste. 3. Watermelon Watermelon, like cucumber, contains a lot of moisture....

According to FEMA, each year thousands of Americans die in fire related incidents with billions of properties lost. In fact, the heat and smoke from the fire causes more deaths. Here are some tips and tricks you will need during a house fire: 1. Get The Fire Extinguisher. If you hear the sound of the fire alarm in your home do not ignore it, go for your fire extinguisher as a one stop preventive measure....

Some regrets of wasted 20s Traveling more – I regret not travelling more, and so does nearly everyone that I have asked. Before kids, and mortgages and marriages, when our commitments and expenses were lower, the opportunities for travel were much greater, but for some reason many of us thought we’d always have time for travel later. We dreamed of visiting the pyramids of Egypt, surfing off the Hawaiian coast, dining at a Parisian café, drinking espresso in Rome, trekking through the rainforest, and so much more....

There are a several different massage techniques that all promise certain health benefits. Traditional therapeutic techniques focus on relaxing the muscles and joints; acupressure seeks to improve general health and energy flow by acting upon specific pressure points; aromatherapy uses scented oils and relaxing music to add an additional element of relaxation by acting upon multiple senses; and reflexology seeks to improve internal organ function by massaging specific areas of the foot....

This ideal world is possible. All it takes is a little know-how and practice. Self-awareness, values, and assertiveness are qualities that play a part in maintaining strong boundaries that we will explore further in this article. What you will find here is an explanation of personal boundaries, why you need them in your life, and 9 expert tips to get you started. Let’s dive in… What Are Personal Boundaries? Personal boundaries are the limits that you set when it comes to what you expect from a person and how they behave towards you....

Warrior 2 From Eagle Warrior 3, lower your left leg into a lunge position. Spread both arms, and extend your arms out wide, gazing over your right fingers. Hold here with the right thigh parallel to the floor for five breaths. Warrior Eagle Release your clasped hands, and inhale to rise up into Warrior 1 as you cross your right elbow over your left, bringing your palms together. Exhale as you gently arch back, actively lifting your hands away from your shoulders....

As beautiful as that giddy, intense love may seem to be, there is a firm line between that and co-dependency. The key differences: codependency VS intense love The majority of people who fall in love will know when it happens. They experience that surge of butterflies mingled into euphoria in the beginning. As the days go by, these emotions should settle into something calmer yet mostly content. With co-dependency, the love is often rooted in feelings of low self-esteem, insecurity, and inadequacy....

Why do you need zinc in your diet? When most people think about getting zinc into their diet, they think about the job of zinc as a natural cold remedy. However, the purpose of the mineral is a lot more important than this. It can help with the following: Assists with the production of hormones in your body Boosts your immune system Helps digestion Acts as an anti-inflammatory which could help to reduce pain in your body Can assist with preventing some forms of cancer Can tackle heat disease...