1. Clean the Wound If the wound is a superficial one, the first thing you need to do is clean the wound and the area around it. Clean it with running water and a very mild soap, followed by rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to make sure that there is no risk of infection. 2. Stop the Bleeding Wrap a clean towel around the area that was bitten, and use pressure to help stop the bleeding....

This process is a long but worthwhile journey, but here are some ways to get started. 10 ways to become more approachable: 1. Make eye contact and smile. According to SocialPro, smiling all the time can come off as insincere or be subconsciously picked up as covering up nervousness – instead, they suggest making a concerted effort to smile when: You’ve just met a new person. Whenever the other person is smiling....

A routine can help this tremendously, but there is more. There are ten tips over at Eleven21. How about adding a few more? 10 Ways to Make Your Study Sessions More Productive – [Eleven21]

People who put their ideas into action and get out there with a business that actually helps the world… eventually, make it to the Fortune lists, the Forbes lists and the Wealthiest lists. Sadly, a lot of start-ups crash and burn well before then. Here’s how you can avoid the wreckage: 1. Delegate There’s too much to do in a day. From marketing to web design and SEO, branding, providing social media content, updating your subscribers/email list with ARS....

1. Be Present Don’t always think about what tomorrow is going to bring or what happened yesterday. Today is a brand new day, a clean slate. For every activity that you participate in, be 100% there instead thinking about what else is on your to-do list. When you are mindful and completely present, age does not even enter into the equation. 2. Listen First Have you ever met a person who always interjects in a conversation and never listens to your thoughts?...

We get so tied up with the daily hustle and bustle that sometimes we forget to be in the moment with the people closest to us, and before we know it, a season has passed. Here are 10 Ways To Maximize Quality Family Time This Summer Go to the beach, playground or theme park. Go on heart pumping adrenaline rushing rides. Bonding sessions – try something you have always wanted with your family....

1. Think: “It’s safe for me to…” You lack confidence because of fear. You might be scared of success or failure. Beat that fear by thinking that “it’s safe.” “It’s safe for me to get that promotion. It’s safe for me to ask for it. It’s safe to…” “It’s safe for me to lose 20 pounds. It’s safe for me to fit in my old jeans. It’s safe for me to be thin, even though everyone in my family is fat....

You may remember us posting about 101 Uses Of Everyday Household Items, also written by RealSimple, but believe me, these are new. 101 Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things – [RealSimple]

1. Install a Fence There should be a fence that completely surrounds the pool area. This will prevent children from entering alone. The fence should be at least 4 feet high, self-closing and self-latching, and climb-resistant. 2. Electrical Devices Should be Put Away Electrical devices, including any outdoor entertainment equipment, should be away from not only the pool, but any wet surfaces. When using electrical devices outside, plug them into a GFCI to ensure that if anything does happen, they are protected....

They aren’t just confined to the kitchen, however. They love dark, warm confined spaces usually in cupboards, under undisturbed furniture, water heaters and drains. Wherever they are they move fast and you can find them crawling anywhere making it hard to know where and when to target them. If you have a cockroach problem then try these tips to eradicate them from your house. Using Deterrents To Ged Rid of Roaches If you want to deter the roaches from your home rather than kill them, then there a number of things that they don’t like and will stay away from....

Heating a home is not cheap. In fact, the cost for heat continues to increase. This means it is more important than ever for people to take steps to reduce their energy usage and decrease their costs. Here are 11 life hacks to help you save energy during the winter. 1. Turn Down the Heat 3 Degrees You might not know this, but even the smallest margin can make a significant difference....

1. He is Making Future Plans Guys don’t bring up things that they really would rather not talk about. But when a man brings up future plans, it is an indication that he would like to know your opinion on them, and your opinion does carry weight with him. 2. You are Invited to Every Occasion You have become his plus one to all special events and family holidays. This means that he sees you playing a huge part in the big picture of his life....

For example, did you know this hot sauce was actually born in America? Maywood, California to be exact. In fact, its creator, Jose-Luis Saavedra created it because the Mexican immigrant was frustrated that he couldn’t find any hot sauces besides Tabasco in his local markets. Another fun fact, the sauce was originally named Cuervo, but was forved to change its name after a legal threat from Jose Cuervo. 11 Things You Didn’t Know About Tapatio Hot Sauce | OCWeekly

News articles report that we are reading less and less. A study in 2004 found that the average number of books read in the US per year is 12, while the median value is only five books. If you want to beat this sad statistic and increase the number of books you read per year and make time to read, then keep reading. The year in which I finished my PhD, moved across the globe, and attended conferences in every single continent of the world to present my research (except Antarctica), I logged 69 books into my GoodReads account....

The images and stories our subconsciouses create can show us many secrets we may be unaware of in our waking lives. It is very likely that you will forget 90% of your dream after waking, however if you can remember your dreams here are the interpretations of a dozen common dream themes: Death: A big change is coming, either for you or someone close to you. Falling: Falling can imply you feel a lack of control or have insecurities in your life....

Maybe you messed up, maybe someone else did something wrong and blamed you, or maybe your boss just doesn’t like the fact that you exist! Whatever your reasons are, the mere fact that you’re fired still remains. So, what should you do now? (Note: Insulting your boss, prank-calling your manager and vandalizing your past office building – while tempting – should not be your plan of action!) Here are 12 essential things that you should do after being terminated from your job....

It is always good for people and businesses to give back, but this is especially true at Christmas. This festive period can be a time to reflect on other people and do something for the benefit of others. As well as being a nice thing to do, good deeds can be great for your business image and PR. Many companies use Christmas as a reason to give back and do something good for other people, so, having been inspired by what some companies have been doing, here are 12 good deeds which you can do this Christmas....

1. Set Daily Writing Goals Writing a book may appear overwhelming at first – there are thousands of words to be written! To get over this anxiety and concern, start by setting daily writing goals. Jeff Goins, a successful blogger and author of several books, encourages aspiring authors to write 500 words every day. Entrepreneur and author Nathan Barry changed his career by writing 1,000 words per day for over 500 days....

What will surprise you is the following 12 reasons why you should be making apple cider vinegar a part of your daily routine. 1. Weight loss Keeping in shape can be a hard task for many people, especially for women as they enter the menopause. Apple cider vinegar is one of these easiest additions to your daily routine that will help with weight loss by increasing your body’s metabolism and decreasing your appetite....

Here are 12 major signs that you may be in need of a life coach: 1. You Feel Lost One thing that life coaches are great at is helping people find their way when they are feeling lost and confused. If you have come to a point where you don’t know who you are or what you want, working with a life coach is the perfect starting point for your new life journey....