With a small amount of initial discipline, you can create a new habit that requires little effort to maintain. Here are some tips for creating new habits and making them stick: 18 Tricks to Make New Habits Stick

I think we all have a need to know what we do not need to know. How We Remember, and Why We Forget

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” 9 Habits of Highly Productive Leaders

You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give. But that’s old news – anyone who’s been doing this for any length of time knows what’s involved, and has chosen to keep on going. So the question is: Why is it so hard? Why is it that in spite of the good days and the successes, there are so many nights that we feel tired and beaten, wondering where our courage has gone?...

Those that throw their hearts into dating from the beginning shouldn’t feel ashamed of doing so. It shows your ability to love deeply, be vulnerable and see ahead to the possibilities of a budding path to love. Dating Simply For Fun Will Get You Nowhere Dating is usually synonymous with being casual, light and fun. While this is perfectly fine for lots of people, many of us secretly want and hope that this time it’ll work out but are just ashamed to admit it....

With a swift boost, it can will us over seemingly insurmountable obstacles that we would have otherwise struggled with. Yet with an equally as swift kick to the temple, it can drag us down into feelings of despair and self-pity, preventing us from achieving what’s important to us. That’s why it’s important to keep a regular check on our ego, especially when it comes to unjust shcriticism. Haven’t we all heard the tales of people criticized by friends, peers and maybe even overbearing parents to such an extent that they grew up believing themselves to be as worthless, weak or stupid as those around them had said they were....

As it turns out, they’re also packed with defining moments that will shape the rest of your life. And while it’s usually very difficult for young people to think about things like planning for retirement and investing in life insurance, the truth is that those AARP discounts are closer than you might think. So if you can learn these important things about money and finance now, in the future you’ll be happy that you did, and probably a lot richer too....

Step 1: How much debt do you really have? Step 2: Track your spending and find extra money to pay down debt Step 3: Learn to play the credit card game Step 4: Stop spending Step 5: Create a monthly spending plan Step 6: Take big steps to grow your income Step 7: Prioritize your debts and raise your credit score Step 8: Understand your spending issues…and save! Oprah’s Debt Diet: Step by Step Action Plan – [Oprah....

Most people have a natural time perspective and their thoughts are dominated by either past, present or future events. What we don’t want is that past or future events dominating our present experiences or that we live too much in the present that we don’t learn from past experiences nor plan for the future. So like most things in life we seek balance. The practice of mindfulness teaches us to become aware of our thoughts and the present moment....

Some people naturally possess the requisite qualities to run their own business, while others need to develop and learn it. There is nothing wrong with learning or developing the ability to manage oneself, as long as one can polish their existing entrepreneurial qualities and continue to develop and upgrade themselves in their chosen field. This infographic by Gryffin Media provides a concise yet clear picture on whether or not you have it in you to be your own boss....

Why do some people still feel unloved, sad, lonely or depressed, when they have such a seemingly useful tool at their disposal? More importantly, are you one of those people whose mood is significantly worsened as a direct result of Facebook? There are definitely a number of tell-tale signs that a certain activity may be affecting your mood to a significant degree, and using Facebook can be bringing you down or at least making things worse when you are already feeling blue....

The true self are fearless and unmasked. Now think about this: the narcissist and the hermit are not being who they really are. They are overshadowed by their self-fear and thoughts. True selves are letting go of labels and clouded judgments placed on us. No pretentious masks. We are who we are when we shed off cloaks of other people. When we claim ‘this is who I am’, it is just a self-assumption....

After licensed practicing for 20+ years and having contributed to clinical research for high-risk ailments like COPD, bronchitis, etc., I have gained thorough medical understanding and practical knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of various health problems scoping from serious diseases to common ones such as coughing. Get complete understanding of how coughing occurs and could aggravate to a serious condition if not taken care of. By the end of this informative read, you should be able to find a downright solution for your cough....

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Bookcases are typically for books, but ordinary bookcases can be so boring and dull your décor. Luckily there are tons of awesome options, styles, colors and sizes that you can choose from to customize while you organize. We have handpicked 13 stylish bookcases to give your space that organized, stylish, and modern vibe that it’s been missing. 1. Bookshelves “U” – Set of 4 white wall shelves These suspended shelves will almost look as if they disappear....

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The deadlift is done by simply grasping your free-weight bar (with as many weights as you can feasibly – not comfortably – lift) and lifting up until your standing up with the bar hanging in front of you, arms extended. Yes, many will argue that the squat is the King of Exercises, and will contribute to more strength and size gains than any other exercise. While it is true that the squat does rank as one of the best size builders (and on this basis alone should be included in everyone’s program), the deadlift, in my opinion, builds the upper and lower body like no other movement....