1. Float Like a Social Butterfly. Social media is a useful marketing tool, and every so often you need to connect with your followers. The problem comes when you spend all your time on social media. The likelihood of links posted in social media being clicked is dependent on how many followers you have. Expect a 1/1000 ratio (one person clicking a link for every thousand that view it) on average, and don’t waste all your time marketing on social media....

Well, what it doesn’t mean is that you never struggle with issues like anxiety and depression. We all have to work with these states to some degree at one time or another. The person completely free of them is as rare as an honest politician. You don’t have to be an enlightened master meditating in a Himalayan cave 24/7 to achieve your own version of mental strength though. With some practice and an intention toward awareness, you can thrive or even soar when life gets challenging....

Once you decide to remove your head from the clouds, tackle the obstacles that faceyou, and organize a plan of attack, you become a doer. If you are ready to put in the work, here are 9 steps to stop dreaming and start doing. 1. Accept responsibility for your own actions It is the most unattractive thing to hear someone constantly wine and complain about their life. Especially when they blame the world for their problems....

For example, the word ‘sorry’ should be hard for anyone to use in a conversation. It was supposed to make you humble, somewhat vulnerable, and not at all a fun experience. But, even such a strong word is now being used as an icebreaker. ‘Sorry, are you Nathanial?’ ‘Sorry, but it is my leg you are stepping on!’, ‘Sorry, but you are being incredibly rude.’ Sounds familiar? If you look at these instances, you will see that using the word ‘sorry’ in some cases is downright ludicrous....

You log into your PC and then, suddenly it hits you – low energy levels dip, blurry vision, and trouble focusing. Yep, it’s the dreaded afternoon slump. Every day, people all over the world between the hours of 1 pm and 3 pm hit a wall. It’s the void between the morning charge and the late afternoon push. A full stomach demands more blood and our body gives in to it, taking it away from our brain....

When you begin working towards your dreams, no one tells you that motivation is the key to everything. Without at least one of the types of motivation, there will be no fuel to start the fire. You would have no drive to achieve anything, and there would be no reason to move forward. If you want to achieve your goals and need some help, learn these about the different motivation types (or motivation styles) that can make it possible to reach your dreams....

Sometimes the negative thoughts are impulsive, intrusive, and overpowering. Sometimes we act on those thoughts that do not seem like “us” or part of our character and we deeply regret it later. It could be something as simple as blurting out the first critical word to your best friend, really losing control with your children by screaming or yelling, or even something more. It could also be taking a financial risk that you know is not the best decision, or something like feeling the need to drink more than you should, or use drugs because of those negative impulsive thoughts....

Aside from innate skills and intelligence, the greatest geniuses share their potential with the world by possessing remarkable eagerness and a strong passion towards their craft. But believe it or not, most famous writers have also adopted bizarre habits in an attempt to scribble their words down on paper. Many successful authors were able to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack because of these quirky secrets. Take a look at some of the routines of these eccentrics that may help you simplify your own writing process....

Finding lifehacks isn’t as easy as it looks. A lot goes on behind the scenes to put together the tips and tricks we provide. We test these tips out in our own lives to figure out what works. Depending on the topic, sometimes we speak from our experiences (such as my lifehacks on how to bypass resume filters or land a promotion), and other times we need to do a little research....

A Friend is someone who gives you total freedom to do yourself.

A common complaint amongst my male friends who are required to wear suits to work is that their suits are quite unremarkable and well, boring. I don’t think they’re looking for jazzy sequin numbers or anything, but the usual high street suits are all very similar and lack any sort of “oomph” or modern twists. Dapper Dressing has created a range of ways you can wear a more interesting, modern attire whilst keeping the classy, professional air suits are known for....

About a year ago, I published a question in a Blackberry forum asking how the devices had helped to make professionals more productive. The responses I received were typified by the one that I remember the most: “I am more productive because I can check my email on the train to and from work.” This seemed like a reasonable response at the time. As a person who gets a bit nervous when I have nothing productive to do, I could relate....

As a child, I had a Snoopy poster in my room that said, “I think I’m allergic to Morning.” I lived by this truth for far too many years, holding onto the belief as if it were a concrete part of my personality—a trait that couldn’t be changed even if I wanted to, and for years I never wanted to. For a long time, I tried to create the habit of exercise, but sadly I wasn’t very successful at that....

That’s a hard decision to make. With these kinds of constraints, how are you going to maximize your chances of hiring the best candidate? At what point in the process do you say, “Alright, I’m just going to hire the next candidate that is better than the previous ones?” This is the “Secretary Problem,” sometimes known as the “Marriage Problem” – and mathematician Martin Gardner solved it in 1960....

This article makes the often elusive flat, strong abs a thing of the past. That’s because I’ve cracked the code and figured out what exercises really work. Give this abdominal workout plan a try for yourself and after a few weeks you will find your abs are flatter and stronger than ever before. First Things First – How Your Ab Muscles Really Work Many people think that the only functions of the abdominal muscles are to crunch your chest toward your knees and raise your legs upward....

In each episode, our host, Ally Kramer (Content Director of Lifehack), interviews experts from around the world as they share advice on how to break through limitations that can keep you from reaching your goals. She also taps into what makes these successful role models tick, and talks with them about their personal stories of overcoming obstacles and finding success on their own terms. Our first guest is Annie Ridout, author of The Freelance Mum: A flexible career guide for better work–life balance....

Here’s a micro example: sometimes, a person will study for days and days (time) for a test, then do poorly (no success) on the test. How is this possible? It is because results and success have less to do with time, and more to do with how productively you’re using the time — namely, how much attention you’re giving to receiving information and applying it appropriately. The history of time In the then agriculture-driven economy, time management wasn’t so important....

In July 2012, an Appthority App Reputation Report reviewed the top 50 Android and Apple apps to see how they behaved, particularly regarded collection of personal data. Regarding Android based apps, 20% of the top 50 apps are created by google, where no other developer has even 6%. Apple only owns 2% of the top 50 apps on their App Store, and 92% have been created by unique developers which solidifies the idea that the days of top software developers running the business are over....

What do you think? Do you ever exaggerate your life a little online? Do you believe most people do? What’s On Your Mind? | HigtonBros Featured photo credit: Fashion Glasses on MacBook Pro via picjumbo.com