Making No Decision is Still a Decision Sometimes, we can feel particularly paralyzed about making a decision, and can end up postponing and procrastinating on it until it is “made for us.” This is a terrible cop-out; even when you choose not to make a decision, you are making it anyway. Leaving something to fate is not as random as you think — and stepping back from the act of deciding makes you feel out of control, passive, and disempowered....
That’s what came to mind after recently bumping into an old friend—let’s call him Kevin—who moved back to our hometown following a midlife crisis over money. Kevin’s story goes something like this: Meet Kevin Having had a fascination with numbers since he was a kid, Kevin eventually turned this into a skill that proved beneficial throughout his education and later on in the workforce. Though we all need cash to pay the rent, buy groceries, and support a family, Kevin eventually bought into the philosophy that money was the means to a more enriching lifestyle and took this way of thinking to a whole new level....
At some age, kids realize they have the power to make a choice in what they eat, and vegetables get a backseat to all things cracker and cheese related. I realized very quickly that I needed to come up with some creative ways to make sure she got enough vegetables every day. While there are many ways to “sneak” in vegetables for little ones, these three recipes for kids are my favorite and make weekly appearances in our household....
If you said “yes” to that question, don’t worry. It’s not an unusual challenge. Wouldn’t it be great if you had an app that would keep you on track, didn’t break the bank and you could rely on for its simplicity and functionality? Well, 30/30 from Binary Hammer (great name, by the way) is a task timer that may be a key to a more productive day. Here’s the feature set that 30/30 has to offer:...
Love is not reciprocal. Love is selfless. It is giving through sacrifice, expecting nothing. You may have dreams, plans and expectations coming into a relationship, but as the old boxing quote says: “Everyone has a plan until they are punched in the face.” Instead of trying to force yourself into the fully-scripted roles of the perfect relationship, it’s advisable to let go of your expectations and dependence on your partner for affection and validation....
1. Finish what you start Often times life gets so busy that we don’t finish something we start, or maybe we just become uninterested in it. Either way, it’s extremely important to follow through with whatever you start. If you don’t think you can finish something, or just aren’t interested, then don’t agree to start it. Finishing a project or even making a deadline will give you a feeling of accomplishment....
It’s time to start giving your energy to the right people and the right goals, both in your career and in your personal life. Accept the things that can’t be changed and work towards changing the things that can. Appreciate the beauty of small moments, the things that you have, how rich your life is and enjoy the adventure the world creates for you. Here are 30 things you can start doing for yourself, that you can use to change your life and your perspective:...
The worst mistake is not to make any. Featured photo credit: Snowboarder crashed in the snow via Shutterstock
26 Personal Finance Tips from Famous People
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. So, read through these 17 manly quotes before this father’s day and let them help show you what it is (or isn’t) to be a man. 17 Manly Quotes for Father’s Day
Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Think of your savings as years of future freedom. How Saving $5 A Day Can Change Your Life
Different countries possess a different charm with food, where they prefer showing their lifestyle off with food. There’s been a recent trend where social media is being spammed with food pictures from all around the world. It makes our stomachs rumble and our cravings grow. To experience the best cuisine, you have to travel to a country that is known for its fabulous cooking. There are so many countries that have great food, so it can be overwhelming to choose which one to go to....
1. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain Cain begins with a short history lesson recounting the U.S.’s culture shift away from the building of character and toward the “cult of personality” when we started to see extroversion as the gateway to personal and professional success. From there she moves on to extol the virtues of the introverted mindset and ends with a call to action for society in general to rethink its views of introversion in all aspects of life from how we educate our children to how we lead our organizations....
I must admit, I found these things out on my own. When my own daughter began to show struggles with writing, I had no one to tell me that these are the things I should do. There was really not a lot of help out there, and I had to do some research. My goal is to help other parents, and teachers, to know what to do in order to really help these kiddos out....
While having a home is considered a huge luxury and a great accomplishment, we are constantly having our own battles with space. We aren’t sure on how we can maximize our space and create an ambiance which is welcoming and spacious. How can you use your space to its maximum potential? Can you make any home transform into a picture for a magazine cover? All these questions have lead us this article, where you can find out how your space can be turned from a drag into a fantasy....
Ending a long relationship is ugly, no matter what kind of person you are. In my case, it was six years of love and sharing and a bonus year of hatred and hurt. There were dark moments after our breakup when I thought it wasn’t worth it because it was too much anger and frustrations in the end, and both of us were left with deep scars that still haven’t healed....
Cliche perhaps, but taking the bus at 6 am on a Monday will make one realize that many don’t love the work they do. Do you wake up every morning excited to go to work? Or are you just another person on the 6 am bus heading to a job you don’t enjoy? If you answered the latter, then maybe it’s time to change your mindset. Perhaps, think about any of your hobbies that can be turned into a business....
Do any of you have a few ideas of your own to make productivity more enjoyable? Original source – 4 Steps To Make Productivity Enjoyable [Stevenaitchison]
If you want to be smart about how you use your money, you shouldn’t just go out and blow the money on discretionary purchases. In fact, this is the perfect opportunity to dip your feet into the investment world. While you may not be able to get involved in high-dollar investments, you can certainly try some avenues that only require a few hundred or thousand dollars to get started. Here are a few:...
One way to instill fresh vigor in your day-to-day work life is to strive for a promotion, and here are four cutting-edge tips on how to achieve that. 1. Seek to add value to others in all situations You’ve probably heard it before, but the concept of “adding value” to situations and people is truly a goldmine when it comes to career and personal development. The piece of this advice that most people get tripped up on is how exactly to add value....
