Now when I look back, I realize that these events, though they were painful at the time, were the catalysts for me to change my life. Now I am living my life doing what I love – writing, speaking and coaching. For us to live our lives to the fullest, the only way we can achieve this is by overcoming the challenges that life throws at us. We have to experience the pain, the betrayal, the adversity, the feelings of hopelessness and the despair in life, because how else do we learn about who we are?...

Tomorrow is going to be a great day! How many times have you been able to confidently state that? Not many, if you are like me. But thinking about it, a lot of the things you do today could actually make tomorrow much more productive and really satisfying. Try these hacks to make sure that tomorrow is really not going to be just like today. “Tomorrow you promise yourself will be different, yet tomorrow is too often a repetition of today....

1. A successful blogger will proofread his or her posts. One of my biggest pet peeves when reading a blog is seeing multiple spelling and grammar errors. This is understandable, of course, because spell check does not always pick up on certain errors. It is even easy to read through your own post multiple times and not see a certain error. A recent embarrassing occurrence on my own blog was that the tag on my header, which is at the top of the blog explaining to everyone what it is all about, was misspelled....

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The best way of gaining the consumers’ attention is to make sure they have the best shopping experience. If the customers do not have a pleasant and simple shopping experience, then they will not be making any more purchases from your online store or visit your website again. Here are some tips which can help in making sure that your E-commerce is a success and the customers have the best shopping experience....

Words are extremely important. This is the main reason we must be careful not to mispronounce them. To reiterate, pronouncing words correctly is crucial, even detrimental to have an effective communication. In this short piece, you will encounter the words you probably are mispronouncing, and we will present to you how they are properly pronounced. That way, you can be sure, next time you say them, the one you’re speaking with will comprehend....

1. They are passionate If you want your idea to be realized, you need to be passionate about it and to really want it to happen. Wanting to earn a lot of money from your idea is perfectly normal, but it shouldn’t be the main thing that motivates you to succeed. You need to love what you do and be passionate about it in order to succeed. Loving your job won’t magically put you on top, but it will motivate you to become more detail-oriented and determined to make your dreams come true....

Lemon In the jeopardy line of powerful detoxes, the answer is almost always lemon water. It improves digestion, supports your immune system, cures bad breath, brightens skin, and aids weight loss. Squeeze half a lemon or throw a few slices in water and indulge. Ginger This spice is packed with vitamins and combats important health problems, such as acid reflux, along with lowering the risk of heart problems. Boil or steam some chopped ginger in hot water or simply throw a spoon of powdered ginger root in a tall glass for a spicy energy boost and thorough cleanse....

However, you are not required to give up on buying things, all you need to do is re-evaluate your decisions and approaches. In other words, how to still get what you want, but at the same time preserve your budget. Prudence is a virtue, you should not hesitate to practice, for it will bring a certain dose of stability in your future life. 1. Bottled water Yes, water is one of our essential needs, but we are not obliged to spend money on bottled water....

“Nice guys” act sweet and nice to get what they want or be viewed in a certain way. Often they do this without even realizing they are doing it. The “nice guy” has bought into his own lie that he’s really being a good friend; that he treats people better; that he cares, while in fact he is being phony. And that’s a big problem. No one wants to feel like they are being manipulated or played by someone who is just acting, nor does anyone want to be known as someone who isn’t true to themselves....

Though most of us have this realization deep down, we tend to stand in our own way by failing to listen to our inner guidance and by effect, we fail to shine true in our authenticity. By adopting the following mind-sets, we can begin to cultivate greater self -abundance and eventually, pave our way to the success we truly desire. Own your life “A dream is a wish your heart makes” – Walt Disney Many of us have the tendency to send our own dreams and passions into the backdrop in order to please others....

By asking yourself these eight questions, you will be best positioned to choose a career that suits you. 1. Can This Career Support My Desired Lifestyle? Your lifestyle is a combination of time and money. Depending on whether you have kids or wanting to travel, you will need a certain amount of time away from the office. Does this mean your work needs to offer flex-options? Sure, that is one way to make sure you have time for your family and leisure activities....

Normally they go away, and no harm is done. However, if your headache shows any of these 8 signs, your headache could be more dangerous than you might think. You should consult a doctor if you show these signs! 1. A First Headache, Which is Disruptive with Vision Impairment Giant cell arteritis (GCA), or temporal arteritis, is a disorder in which the arteries of your head, especially those running through your temples, become inflamed....

1. You know what you want in life You can’t reach your destination unless you know where it is you wish to go. The most successful people can readily identify their core goals and key values. If you are not sure what you want to achieve, take a few hours to sit down with a pen and piece of paper and list your goals. This simple step can save you from wasting time and energy in chasing goals that will not fulfil you....

Have a set goal in mind It is hard to get anything done or stay mentally strong when you are disorganized or unfocused on what to do. Mentally strong people have an established goal in mind that they have to accomplish for the day. The morning is the best time to focus on what needs to be done and decide not to waste time with things that do not matter or direct them towards your goals for the day....

1. The Snoop The most basic thing you can do to make sure you get the best price on something is to do your research online before making a purchase. It might be helpful to go to the store to ask some preliminary questions, but you should never buy until you understand the comparisons involved. Plenty of websites offer online guides and product reviews. Some corners of the Internet even have forums where you can ask tech experts specific questions before you reach for your wallet....

1. They carry themselves well Charismatic people walk into a room like they own the joint. When giving a speech or presentation, they dress well, stand up straight, and make eye contact with members of the audience. They also aren’t afraid to give a humanizing smirk every once in a while, to remind everyone that they aren’t robots. Although you should never judge a book by its cover, it’s human nature to do so; charismatic people understand this, and present themselves accordingly....

Because of the continuing stigma, we don’t always recognize when people in our lives are struggling with this illness. Worse, too many people go undiagnosed because of erroneous assumptions about how depression manifests and what to look for. This results in a number of people who’s depression is hidden, either from others or from themselves. Especially when a person with depression is undiagnosed, they may develop ways of coping with their problems that conceals their illness from those around them or keeps the person from recognizing their symptoms for what they are....

1. Practice and Rehearse The most introverted among us have to practice even the most simple interactions. I know that even when I make a phone call to a pizza place I have to repeat my order aloud a few times before actually dialling the number. Before a networking session, it’s important for introverts to know exactly how they’re going to present themselves, and what they’re going to say. Of course, you don’t want to sound robotic, but you don’t want to get caught making awkward pauses and using too many “um’s” and “uh’s....