HIIT is not universally known amongst the non-gym rats, as it is a method used by fitness models and endurance athletes to increase their metabolisms and to melt the fat away faster before any competition. It is a form of interval training, performed in short anaerobic bursts with fewer and briefer rest periods. It is considered to be the most effective cardio exercise that can be performed under 30 minutes almost anywhere....

1. Choosing an Accent Color Something as simple as a color change has the ability to bring life to your doorstep. Consider putting a fresh coat of paint on your front door and match it with accessories. This can include planters, porch furniture and a doormat. You can even paint existing elements, such as the shutters and the mailbox. For extra pizazz, spruce up or add molding and a fancy pediment....

These questions are designed to help you get started on one of the most important things you can do for yourself; become more self-reflective in order to improve yourself and your relationships. As you read these questions, consider how they might challenge long held assumptions you may have about yourself and others. I encourage you to go through the questions again, slowly and deliberately. This list is not exhaustive, so I hope it inspires you to ask more thought provoking questions and inspire you for the better....

So you think your tie game is strong, huh? HUH? I know mine isn’t, I can just about handle the ‘Four-In-Hand’ method. Anything more complicated and you better believe someone’s gonna have to come cut me free from my attire. Here, Faded Soul have seven alternative, easy knots you may not be able to do right now but soon you’ll be tying your tie in all sorts of unnecessarily fancy ways!...

Successful people know their priorities. The world is full of places to visit and things to do, but unless you are a cyborg that never sleeps or a fortunate recipient of the Fountain of Youth, there is no way you can do ALL THE THINGS. Be ambitious and aim to accomplish whatever makes you happy, but spreading yourself too thin will wreck your focus before you can say “burn-out.” If you’re not sure how to get your priorities straight, ask yourself, “What do I want to be remembered for long after I’m gone?...

Regardless, there are certain things in life it’s important to be honest about. Here are 7 of them. Your guilty pleasures. Everyone has a guilty pleasure or two. Not everyone is honest about them though. I remember back when I was trying to quit smoking I would always tell people, “I only smoke on the weekends.” In reality, I was still puffing a few smokes every day‒I just didn’t want to admit it....

Kids can develop these key skills and behaviors to lead a successful life. In fact, they are more capable of learning them than adults because they have fewer mental barriers to tear down in order to develop them. Here are seven entrepreneurial skills you can teach your kids to help them lead a successful life: 1. Self Confidence Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities and judgment....

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The key to dealing with avoidance is to first understand why you are avoiding. Here are some of the most common reasons that my clients have for avoiding doing something in their lives, and the solutions I recommend for each. 1. You like to stay in your small, comfortable box I find that this, believe it or not, is one of the biggest reasons people procrastinate. Let’s say that you were to do your tasks early....

Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, you need to ensure that the children you’re charged with are fostering each of these non-academic skills in their daily lives if you want to see them succeed. 1. Character Building character is definitely nothing new to the 21st century. However, it’s still an incredibly important non-academic skill to focus on as children grow up in modern day society. They must be taught self-control, especially in an age in which so many stimuli are at their fingertips....

1. Curiosity Ask any successful person in this world and they will tell you that the first way they started any worthwhile project was by getting curious. This is the most understated yet essential quality for getting ahead in life. Curiosity leads to discovery and innovation. For students, start with being curious about subjects and absorbing information as it is presented to you. 2. Observation When you are curious about any person, observe how he does what he does....

1. What are the opportunities for advancement? One of the top reasons Millennials leave a company is because of lack of advancement opportunities, so it’s important to weed out any employers that will not offer this long-term growth. Millennials may be hesitant to ask this question so employers don’t get the impression that they are trying to get ahead before even getting a foot in the door. However, interviews are not just about finding a job, they are about finding the right fit for you, and if that means having opportunities for you to develop professionally, this question must be discussed....

1. The excitement will wear off. New stuff provides instant gratification, sure, but life-long happiness? Not so much. Having the latest version of the iPhone might be nice while it lasts, but you can rest assured an even newer (and better!) one will follow. There is always going to be a better version of everything you own, so let go of your need to have the latest-and-greatest thing and be happy with what you have....

Spoiler: One of the reasons is not going to be that we write articles that say we are more creative and therefore we are. I debated it, but it seemed that it might not be as convincing… They Try New Things We can be honest amongst ourselves for a minute here, right? Ok, so there are day I return to my room and it’s like I don’t even recognize it....

The following list covers seven reasons why avoiding foie gras is in your best interest. 1. Fatty Food is Bad for Your Heart Cardiovascular disease is the primary source of death in this country, so you might want to reconsider taking a bite of that fatty liver. Any food that gets over 80% of its calories from fat should probably be eaten very sparingly, if at all. One possible silver lining to all that fat is the fact that, surprisingly, foie gras is composed largely of the ‘good’ kind of fat—with approximately two-thirds monounsaturated and one third saturated fat....

Yo mama’s so old, her resume’s on a floppy disk… I grew up on computers. Way before smartphones put the internet in the hands of every man, woman, and child in modern society, I sat in my room, staring at a black screen with c:// in a white font. There was no graphical user interface (GUI) back then, so there were no mice, track pads, or touch screens; you had to type everything....

Whether you’re one of the few people who perform better under stress or not, the side effects of stress are clear. Stress has been shown to increase the risk of disease or illness, lead to premature aging, and weaken your immune system. Here’s a helpful diagram of how chronic stress works and how it can act as a negative feedback loop in our brain. If you’re worried about the level of stress you experience, you’re not alone....

You lead your child to believe they are infallible. This can be done by over praising. Putting your child on a pedestal is easy to do because you created them, but acknowledging faults is human. It’s a healthy thing to be able to see that everyone has weaknesses. You compare your child to other kids and tell them how they measure up. Around age 7 or 8 kids start to compare themselves to others....

Signs of egotism: Frequent complaining Egotists find any and everything to complain about when things start to go wrong, when they should really be using that energy to right the ship. These people tend to blame others for a team’s shortcomings, rather than look at what they can do better, or what they can do to help others grow. Frequent arguing Since they tend to place blame on others, egotists are often very confrontational....

Did you know that your perspective about life determines your outcomes in life? Bad attitudes are virtual guarantees that life will be burdensome and less satisfying than it ought to be. If you are pessimistic about your relationships, business, career, health, and personal development, it will affect what you make out of every opportunity that comes your way. What you need is to eliminate the bad attitudes that are destroying you....