1. Define your motivation What drives you to take on a challenge? Most of us, most of the time, are excited to explore, learn, and sense. As we seek a source of motivation in life we will encounter an antagonistic fight between our higher self and our ego. The ego will force us to be motivated by what we achieve and conquer, whereas our higher self wants us to learn, experience, and live....

Numerous studies confirm that women find shy, nice guys unattractive. I often hear women say, “All I want is a nice guy who treats me well and listens to me.” If this is true, why do these types of guys get left behind? I was the “nice guy” and thought if I just agreed with everything women said, nodded my head, and only asked questions to learn more about them, I would eventually attract the ladies....

Online jobs that pay well are not necessarily ones that you can just walk into, but if you’ve got the motivation to do some basic study, you will certainly have options. Here is a little breakdown of five online jobs that could see you ditch the commute and develop a brand new career. 1. Virtual Assistant Are you great at organising? If you are, it might surprise you to learn that a lot of people are really not all that good at it....

1. They don’t notice and aren’t generally bothered by a 5 pound weight loss or gain. Sure, they think about going on a diet from time to time, but an unexpected five pound loss or gain does not physically show on the outside of a plus-sized person’s body. Unless they are constantly monitoring their weight on a bathroom scale, they usually have no idea and don’t care about a minimal loss or gain....

1. Dedication Without dedication, nothing is possible. You have to be dedicated day in and out to achieve what you term “success.” Relentlessly pursuing what you dream about is dedication. Continuing to do what brings you near your goal is dedication. Dedication has so many forms. When an obstacle arises, you find a way through it, and give your dream one more shot. 2. Perseverance Perseverance is a lot like dedication; however, when we talk about perseverance we talk about the courage, bravery, and confidence that is needed to overcome each of the given obstacles in your way....

The 1960s were a time of great excitement as man, his viruses, bacteria, and other medical ailments sped toward the moon. NASA was faced with the herculean task of providing medical care to astronauts who were millions of miles away, and so Telehealth was born. By 1975, fifteen active Telehealth projects were in motion and a new era in medicine had taken root. Soon the project expanded into providing care for patients in both rural communities and space, and today it’s expanding into our homes....

I believe most of us assume the best in those we meet. That’s not always the case, but often it is. The most important part of this trusting thing is that others need to know they can trust us. In this post I’m going to give you several reasons why gaining trust with people is essential for relationships, growth, and (really) life all the way around. Hopefully, this will help guide us into a discussion as to why trust is so important today....

1. You need to detox. There are too many things to look after and being super connected with a smartphone just aggravates the situation. We will look at methods of actually clearing it out but first you should consider how physical exercise will help you because the mind and body are inextricably linked. If you read Daniel Amen’s book called Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, you will realize that exercise, proper diet, and restful sleep will help you detox....

One of the best ways to reclaim your privacy online is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. Below you’ll find five reasons why 2014 is the year you will want to start using a VPN. 1. Protect Yourself on Public Wifi With A VPN One of the major reasons to use a Virtual Private Network is to protect yourself when accessing the internet over unsafe public wifi. Just because you’re paying a daily rate to use hotel wifi does not make it safe and secure for accessing private information....

Smart learners understand the importance of structured learning and time management. One study shows that French people work an average of 20% less hours than the rest of the world, but make about the same amount of money. How is this possible? Productivity. Productivity goes deeper than knowing when to answer emails or stay off of social media. It’s rooted in the desire to maximize your working hours. The best way to do this?...

Besides feeling the sand between your toes and the sun on your face, research shows there are quite a few health benefits of running on the beach. 1. Beach running provides a more intense workout than running on a hard flat surface does According to Dr. Thierry M. Lejeune of St. Luke’s University Clinics in Belgium, running on sand requires 1.6 times the energy that running on a hard surface requires, and your body has to work harder to respond to external modifications....

Yeah, you guessed it — I’m no Wonder Woman. The closest I’ll ever get to Wonder Woman is wearing a Halloween costume (Mental note: Organize Halloween costume for next year). Before the New Year comes and we all go crazy with our resolutions and goals, it’s a good idea to take some quiet time and take a look at the year gone by. Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and spend some time thinking about the things that didn’t go so well so that you can better understand the reasons why....

Materialistic gratification only lasts so long. It is said that our brains adapt to happiness. With materialistic things buying our happiness, we are successful for a brief moment. New things will lose their shine and we will lose our interest. Instead of spending your money on things that will eventually be obsolete, try spending it on something that will make lasting memories. Memories become a part of our lives forever and help make us who we are....

1. Get organized Many people underestimate the amount of time and effort it takes to set up a garage sale. This results in just throwing things this way and that and doesn’t give shoppers the opportunity to really see all that you have to sell. While most garage sale die-hards know that you often have to dig for a diamond in the rough, most casual visitors won’t even stop if it doesn’t look like you care enough about the stuff that you are selling to set up a few tables and put your clothes on a rack....

However, successful blogging isn’t just about slapping a few paragraphs together and clicking the “publish” button. When starting a blog, you also have to think about design. Here are a few tips and concepts to create a beautiful blog. 1. Minimalism is In In case you haven’t noticed, the popular design trend in 2016 is minimalism. Gone are the days where crowded layouts with lots of information ruled. Today, internet users find relief in websites and blogs that deliver only the information they need....

In a job market increasingly saturated with graduate degree holders, job seekers have been trying to find innovative ways to market their skills, and freelancing,with its DIY flexibility, lends itself well to such creative endeavors. According to Robert Guthrie: While my training in the Humanities admittedly didn’t give me a particularly sound head for business, I decided that, armed with my skill set, I could learn the rest as I went along....

The kitchen is where the magic takes place. Whether one is sautéing onions, button mushrooms and traffic-light-colored peppers for that tofu scramble or enjoying a pear, rhubarb and cranberry cooler straight from the blender, nothing can be more exciting than preparing healthy and satisfying lean meals. It is difficult, however, to cook these scrumptious feasts all the time. A fully prepared dinner of Sichuan spiced eggplants, Kan Shao green beans, brown rice and a garden salad is a delicious combination of flavors....

If you aren’t sure where to begin, here are some tips that are sure to help you sell your house fast! 1. Clean Everything Your first step to creating a bathroom that potential buyers will be excited about is to make sure every nook and cranny is as clean as possible. This often requires more than your standard weekly cleaning, as you want to make sure there is nothing left that could deter buyers from making an offer....

1. Wish for what you already have This weird trick works magic, no kidding! Wishing for what you already have allows you to be more aware of and thankful for the things you usually take for granted. According to the tendencies of the hedonic treadmill, people constantly feel the need to stay in the loop. Once you satisfy your luxury tooth for the next iPhone, you will once again desire something more, something even better… and so the cycle continues....

1. Split your focus. Yes, video marketing should be used to sell your product or service, but Millennials are interested in so much more than that. Millennials want to know about the people and values behind the brand, so instead of focusing solely on selling product in your videos, split your focus between people and products. Put the spotlight on a different employee for each video, or talk about what your company’s values are and what makes you unique instead of broadcasting the benefits of your product....