If you’re a big wave surfer like Greg Long, you fear the unthinkable. And the unthinkable happened on December 21, 2012. On that fateful day, he and several other surfers were facing some monstrous waves at the Cortes Bank, an underwater seamount 100 miles off the coast of California. Greg wiped out and endured a three-wave hold-down before his body was pulled, unconscious, from the water and carried back to the boat by the team’s rescue crew....

For many people, success is the elusive goal. 80% of the reason why you may not be achieving your goals is most likely due to internal factors; you’re blind to these barriers, and they may be holding you back from obtaining what you want. There are many habits for success which you can develop, and there are many reasons why you might not be achieving success as well. Below are 4 common ways that you might be sabotaging your success without even knowing it....

Aesop’s Fables are cherished on bookshelves everywhere. Though Aesop was the name of an author who was credited with supposedly contributing to writing the Fables, and ancient resources describe him as a haggard slave living in Ancient Greece, a collection of his writings have nevertheless survived to the present era and remain memorable and digestible staples of literature. Like a lot of children in primary school, I was introduced to Aesop....

If you’re anything like me, you wake up in the morning, hit the ground running, work through lunch, and only stop thinking about your job when your head hits the pillow. So, needless to say, I occasionally have days where I’m stressed out of my mind. According to Dr. Paul J. Rosch, the president of the American Institute of Stress, ”Americans increasingly seem to be living life in the fast lane....

Calendar applications are some of the main tools that are worth using to organize our life and plan your time carefully. Many people have switched to specific tools; however, there are still some who do not use calendars on a daily basis. They may find some applications uncomfortable to use, non-functional, or expensive. In this article, we are going to check out the best calendars apps to help you stay organized....

1. Write an Excellent Application Essay In other words, applicants should avoid writing the safe and generic essays that admissions officers see on a daily basis. They will need to be creative and original; most importantly, the applicant will need to reveal something about themselves that sets them apart from their competition. The admissions staff will want to know how the applicant thinks as well as how they handle certain situations....

You get the call for your interview, whether it’s in person or through online video, and you feel ready. Before you head out the door or fire up your webcam, however, know there are plenty of little pitfalls which can come between you and your dream job. With 7.9 percent unemployment, even a tiny mistake can be the opening another qualified candidate needs to leapfrog over you and get the job....

Effective Knowledge You need to identify the types of pest that you are dealing with and their lifestyle. Only then you can make strategies to control them. Make no mistake in identification to save your cost and time on improper tactics. Learn where these pests are growing and their potential threats. If you’re unable to deal with all this hassle, then there are companies for this in almost any area, for example, pest control Tulsa, that help you evaluate the identity of pests, their habitat and accordingly help you prevent them from further growing and eliminating their existence if necessary....

Let’s start with: 1. You are what you eat The first thing you should know about the brain is that it’s made up of 60 percent fat. This means that the more good fat we can put into our bodies, the better it will be for our brain health. Some foods with good fat include: mackerel, herring, sardines, anchovies, tuna steak, salmon, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, omega 3 rich eggs Simple enough right?...

to give you a higher chance of getting a salary raise, and maybe even a promotion; to make you indispensable and therefore more valued; to further your professional and personal growth as an individual. Needless to say, all of us want to be better at our jobs, right? Most of us would want to contribute the the development of our companies, and some of us may even adapt these quick fixes to aid them in developing their online businesses....

If you’re a parent who’s worried about your child’s dental health, it’s time to offer help to your little one. With the right technique, you can even do it in a fun and hassle-free way. Here are amusing ways to encourage your children to look after their teeth. 1. Brush with your Child Experts say that children should learn to brush their teeth from the age of two, with assistance from their parents....

Being a new parent. It’s so difficult to know what’s going on. How long should they sleep for, and how long should they be awake? What sort of food should you feed them? Are they developing normally? It’s all so nerve-wracking. You want to do your best, but it’s hard to know what that is. It would be great if the little dudes just came with instruction manuals. You know that’s never going to happen, but here’s the next best thing: a bunch of infographics that cover the essentials....

Life will indeed change in a big way once a graduate makes the transition from classroom to cubicle. But often, new graduates have misconceptions about exactly how things will change for them. Below, I share 5 of the most common workplace misconceptions new grads tend to have. Which of these applies to you? 1. I have a great GPA, so finding a job will be no problem. Your GPA is only one factor employers will be looking for when considering you for a position....

Check out five of the best cities in the world to run your startup: 1. Warsaw, Poland Poland is right in the middle of the European Union, and it brings the love that Europe has for small business along with the cost and standard of living that entrepreneurs love to the table. Warsaw is home to funding opportunities, but what makes it unique is the opportunities for those intending to bootstrap their business....

So, how do we help our kids, from an early age, find a different way to communicate? 1. Model good behavior In the same article mentioned above, the author explains how it’s important to answer children with “I-statements” and then explain how you would like them to ask for something. For example, let’s say your child is whining or crying and saying he wants a toy at the store. He even puts out his lip and says, “Pleeeeeeease…....

But, something isn’t quite right. At the back of your mind you know that you should be feeling all of this just a little bit more. You don’t like to admit it, but there are times when you have the sensation that all you’re doing is going through the motions. You chose life, and are pretty much winning at it, but…. What I’m describing above is exactly the kind of life that I was living a few years back....

Many introverts still have a lot to say and great ideas that come from listening and learning in social situations. While you may not feel comfortable speaking out loud about your thoughts, feelings, and ideas in person, you do have the opportunity to speak your mind online. Behind the computer screen, you can be a voice with an authoritative blog. You can express your creativity or your humorous side. It may even instill a confidence in you as people begin to give you feedback about your character....

Magically all the stars aligned: The movie Taken wasn’t yet out (thank the lord or my parents would have freaked), I scored a 400 dollar flight to Heathrow (CHEAP), a friend lent me his 70 liter travel pack (saved me a few hundred bucks), and my girlfriends were 100 percent in (fun factor). We hit seven European countries in two months: saw more ruins, naked statues, and frescoes than we’d ever imagined....

And whether their reason is to lose weight, gain muscle, improve overall health or something else entirely, New Years resolutions are the number one reason people of all fitness levels pony up the cash and decide to finally join their nearby gym. But as a former personal trainer and gym-addict, I’d urge you to save your money and take a different—and more successful—approach and not get a gym membership this year....

Sometimes relationships must end for the sake of love; other times it’s incompatibility in personalities or habits. In these cases, it may be beneficial to take a moment for self-reflection- especially if the problem seems to be a reoccurring trend in your love life. So think back: what are the most common reasons your relationships ended in the past? Clinginess? Emotional unavailability? Personal hygiene issues? Drinking? Wait, what was that last one?...