It’s the same for languages. Think about what knowledge you already possess. What can be transferred to your target language? This makes learning languages easier, and this explains why Koreans for example find Japanese easier than Arabic. 2. Know the shortcuts We should always be on the lookout for more effective, and therefore faster ways of learning. Here’s some of these methods: Cognates Knowing how to use cognates is a powerful strategy to shorten your learning curve because the words based from your native language can mean the same thing in another language....

You don’t attract opportunities because you are not upgrading I often get asked by my coaching clients: “How can I get more opportunities in my life?” This is a really important question. New opportunities enable us to advance in our lives and careers as a result of an abundance of options to choose from. In the case where we seldom get a chance to upgrade our current situation through new possibilities, it is a common occurrence to feel stagnant, unhappy and unproductive....

We all know the typical things that successful people do differently – wake up early, set goals, network – but what does the next level of successful behavior look like? No matter whether your passion is baking or real estate, everyone has something that they strive to be successful at. While there is no one defined behavior for successful people, anyone who has spent extensive amounts of time reading interviews of and articles by successful people can agree that there are similar attitudes and behaviors that they possess....

Yoga for sleep: How can specific poses help you? In fact, yoga is one the best disciplines if you are looking to enhance the quality of your sleep. There have been numerous research projects which have proven this, with subjects in one particular study recording improved sleep efficiency after practising a 45-minute Kundalini Yoga sequence that induced deep breathing. Another study has highlighted that young adults practising Bikram Yoga regularly woke up on fewer occasions during the night....

Here are 30 things kids born in the 2000s would never understand. 1. When you said: Mom and Dad, we are going “outside” Gone are the days where you just knew to be back home by ‘dark’ and you could roam the neighborhood with your friends on your bikes or make a trip to the local convenience store to get some candy from your allowance money. We roamed the neighborhood, we spend almost every day outside, at the park or at different friends houses....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Treat others the way they want to be treated. Find out what ‘respect’ means to others. It can happen for no apparent rhyme or reason; people using you, treating you like a dogsbody, walking all over you or not thinking about what you want or what’s best for you. The trouble is, the more it happens, the more you feel like you can’t change it; the more it happens the smaller you get....

When you feel discouraged or helpless and don’t feel like discussing it with anyone, finding comfort in motivational songs becomes necessary. While sometimes you just need the inspiration to reach your goals, these songs also provide an emotional lift to a goalless life. You would be amazed at the power of inspirational music as sometimes they prove to be miraculously boosting to a tired soul. Not only do these songs help you feel motivated but also help you become a better individual....

1. Bay of Kotor, Montenegro Simply known as Boka, this winding bay will engulf you with its emerald waters and picturesque mountains. The shoreline houses beautiful medieval towns like Perast, where you can stop for a meal and interact with the locals. 2. Petra, Jordan Rising out of a cliff between the Red and Dead Sea, the lost city of Petra still has secrets to reveal. It has several tombs and carved structures spread across a sandy landscape....

1. It’s normal to go through shock After an accident, you might emerge from the vehicle with wide eyes and shaking limbs. This reaction to the situation is perfectly normal. Your body has just released a lot of adrenaline into your bloodstream, which will help you deal with the immediate situation. The entire scene may seem dreamlike at first. Ideally, sit down and allow yourself to recover from this initial shock....

This is a problem I’ve personally had to face on a number of occasions, and didn’t know what to do with my life for a long time. It was at this point that I knew something had to change and that in order to develop focus, I would have to change course and find another alternative to doing things, since my current lifestyle wasn’t giving me what I wanted....

There are plenty of ways to listen to Taylor Swift’s newest single or listen to all of the Beatle’s classic hits. You can add them to your Spotify, iTunes or other MP3 players. Downloading songs has never been easier. Here are some ways to create the perfect playlist. 1. Create a Smart Playlist With iTunes or Pandora The nice thing about iTunes is that it has a lot of great filters....

Hormones This is something that most people are completely unaware of. Hormones significantly affect your overall health, as well as your hair. They are not something you have complete control over, but many people are surprised to find just how much control they do have over hormones. The two easiest ways to balance your hormones are to eliminate stress and get enough sleep. This is obviously easier written than done, but if hair and overall health really matter to you, then it’s worth a shot....

Let’s take a closer look at a few of the top strategies to try yourself. 1. Drop Set First, consider doing a drop set at the weight you currently are using. A drop set is where you perform your desired number of reps at your current weight and then drop the weight by about 5-10 pounds. Then perform a second set, drop the weight one more time, and finish up with a third....

The good is obviously anything great they have to say about the company, from career growth to good benefits. The bad can be considered any major growing pains the company may be having. These issues are not necessarily things that would make you not apply, only things that would make you do more research before applying. This can include but is not limited to: recent acquisitions and corporate restructuring that is necessarily favorable to the company....

PowerPoint definitely hits the nail on the head for professionals, but depending on your industry and audience, we have a few recommendations, should you feel adventurous or want to try something new. After all, this could be what sets you apart or indicates your potential for a better position in the future. Here are four ways to upgrade your work presence when it comes to your boardroom presentation. 1. Skip the PowerPoint If you are looking to have a unique presentation, we suggest trying a user-friendly yet dynamic alternative like Prezi....

Tired of still art? We are too. That’s why you need Canviz. The exciting art display projects GIFs on your wall. The possibilities of fun you could have with this digital canvas are endless! Think animated weather projections, life-like practical jokes and even your most prized memory in motion. Wondering how it works? Check out the diagram below: Changing from one GIF to another can be done through an app that is connected to the Canviz....

Upgrade your Productivity Evernote (Free) Evernote has been a favorite of many Apple users for a while now. Despite growing into other markets, like Windows, RIM, and Android, Evernote’s big break came in 2012 with the application’s first major update. The Evernote update in December resulted in the application having a design and feature overhaul. First off, Evernote—being one of the first applications to be iPhone 5 compatible—focused on a design that resembled cards or folders....

Obviously, it is Apple! As easy as ABCD Logo is the first impression of your company. Your company maybe dealing electronics, furniture, Antiques or anything, logo is what sets people rolling in. Looking at Apple’s logo, people won’t get what type of business they are dealing in. But who cares? It’s cute and adorable and has the power to turn visitors into customers. This is the true potential of Logo....

Treating time as my greatest asset has had a sharpening effect on my to-do list. What I mean by that is that I’ve become more aware of potential time-wasters and am far less prone to allowing them to find a spot on my calendar.[1] The second way I treat my time as valuable is to take care of tasks and items on my task list in the most efficient manner possible....

Many believe that a good leader knows how to answer this question, and that he/she should answer it a certain way. If somebody answers “liked,” then it must mean that person is weak and doesn’t have the ability to make difficult decisions. But if somebody answers “feared,” then it means that the person is strong and capable of making the tough decisions that come along with leadership. Right? Wrong. It is exactly this type of binary mindset that is weak....