You may have heard, as an entrepreneurship enthusiast, people calling an idea a “billion dollar idea”. However, ideas in themselves are of negligible worth. It’s hard to sell just an idea for even a few thousand dollars, unless you’re an expert salesperson. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not trying to undermine the value of an idea at all. In fact, a concrete idea is the first and foremost thing that you need when starting your business....

The mothers of sons and only sons quickly learn these 8 truths…whether they want to or not. 1, You will have broken things in your house. Sometimes, you will hear it and know about it right away. Then the finger pointing begins and you need to decipher which one is less apt to tell a fib. Other times, you will be dusting the mantle and notice the glass missing from one of the picture frames....

These glands, which sit right over your kidneys, have to do with energy production, fluid and electrolyte balance, and fat storage. They are also the reason you feel fatigue and gain weight during stressful times. Learning how to get rid of that fatigue can help you get back to a healthy, happier, and more energized life. 1. Eat Natural Whole Foods Your body needs vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to run....

Whether you’ve been faced with the task of improving a company’s overall efficiency, or if you just want to see where you can improve, the following tips will surely help. Here are several ways to streamline any company’s efficiency while improving quality. 1. Promote a Culture of Open Communication If your company has implemented an “open door policy,” you’re already pointed in the right direction. This is a great start, but think about taking it a step further....

1. Telekinesis Telekinesis is basically a power or ability to control the physical world with the power of your mind. It’s like moving a particular object without even touching it, but just by thinking about it. A common belief is that psychokinesis works by energy fields or by some sort of “waves” of psychic energy which are actually dense enough to push an object or control it. There are many ways to put your telekinetic abilities into practice....

Some scientists dedicate themselves to finding cures for diseases. Others to the creation of the perfect cup of tea. Here are nine scientifically-supported, researched methods that’ll make your next cup taste even better. So, brew a cup of tea, sit down and enjoy… and then stand up, brew another more perfect cup of tea using what you’ve learned. 1.Time Your Brew Possibly the most contentious part of making a cup of tea is how long it should be steeped....

Read emails after you go through your to-do list for the day Make your to-do list document, or the app you keep your list in the first thing you open. Email is not to be looked at until the to-do list is reviewed and a plan is in place for what tasks you are tackling today! Tell yourself email can wait until you have a plan in place. Get tough things checked off first Move difficult conversations or complex tasks to the top of your to-do list....

Trust me, there are millions of introverts around the world that can totally relate to your feelings and experiences. Introverts are everywhere, but they often go unnoticed. If it feels like no one around you can understand introversion, check out the following 9 struggles and take heart in knowing that there are millions of introverts who experience the same things you do. 1. You feel under-appreciated You usually don’t talk much....

If you are a stranger, no, we don’t want you touching our belly. Seriously, just stop asking. First of all, when you touch my belly, no part of you is actually in contact with my baby. It’s all me. Second of all, I wouldn’t want your grubby fingers touching my baby even if you could! I promise you, the yuck factor it gives me is way, way bigger than whatever pleasure it gives you....

1. You start thinking independently A family is like a pillar: They provide the emotional and spiritual support that you need to become a better person. But when you take away that support network, you start seeing things from an independent perspective and begin tending to your affairs by yourself. 2. You become left out of family affairs Whether it was your sibling getting married or your parents’ anniversary, you lose track of important events within your family....

The Wardrobe 1. Compartmentalize it Most, if not all things in your closet must have a place to belong. Shirts, t-shirts, dresses, socks, lingerie and even head gear. Keep a separate corner or shelf for all your different types of clothes. This helps you keep track of what you have, the types of clothes you have and how many you have. 2. Color Code it Color coding is perhaps the best way to organize a closet and actually have clothes to wear....

Anyone who ever left a mark on this world had a dream. Whether they created a business, governed a country, or created a movement, it all started in their mind and heart as a dream. At the beginning, that dream might have been laced with fantasies of fame or riches or power. They may have pictured successes or accolades or respect. Therein lie the temptations and the snares of big dreams....

The list isn’t categorized, which is a shame, and mentions Lifehack.org as a collaborative site. It would be nice to have a list that divides sites into focus. For instance General, GTD, etc. In any case, great list! Personal Development List – [PriscillaPalmer]

As I reached out to ruffle your hair, my dearest daughter, remorse washed over me. Little one, am I being a good mother to you? Teaching you responsibility and independence at such an early age. You turn six next week. Just six! You are so much more responsible than your eight year old brother. Your mother, your younger two sisters, spending time playing with them, helping me bathe them and dress them up....

Email has changed the way that people communicate. It has made it much, much easier to send and receive important information. It has also made it much, much easier to send and receive time-wasting nonsense. The cruel irony is that since important information requires so much more careful thinking, the proportion of workplace communication consisting of time-wasting nonsense has probably risen. The amount of careful thinking required for important information and time-wasting nonsense might remain unchanged, but since the cost of transmission is now essentially zero, the relative cost of time-wasting nonsense has fallen....

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The latest infographic from Online School Center has looked at how we can all think outside of the classroom and gain the essential life skills we need to nail life. For example, time management. Most of us want it, not many of us possess it. It’s about being efficient – look at scheduling tasks and prioritising work in order of what needs the most attention. Another example of ‘adulting’ comes in the form of is to challenge yourself to be proactive and resilient....

Most of us are aware that screaming at kids is bad and most of us would love to stop–but kids can really push and push and PUSH until you find yourself hollering at the top of your lungs in frustration. You then feel guilty, drained and a bit frustrated once the moment has passed. Successful parenting does not involve yelling. So how do we stop? Successful parenting is mindful parenting In order to change behavior and create new habits you must first raise your level of awareness–or more simply–become more mindful, observant and introspective....