If you look at the numbers, 3 million deaths are linked to alcohol intoxication, each year. These include not only deaths caused by alcohol intoxication, but also as a result of impaired capacities, due to the alcohol consumption. Fighting with an addiction is a tough and long process, which drains everyone involved, not just the alcoholic. Though the overall picture is bleak, you can still do a lot to make a difference to your loved one, helping him or her get out of the black hole of addiction....

Every risk is different, but every risk is the same. You need to have some fundamentals ready before you jump, but not too many. It wouldn’t be a risk if you knew everything that was about to happen, would it? Here’re 6 ways to be a successful risk taker and open up more opportunities for yourself: 1. Understand That Failure Is Going to Happen a Lot It’s part of life....

1. Plan your escape If you’re not a local, many employers automatically assume you’re either A) a flight risk or B) someone who applies to every job out there without a real strategy. The more you can do in advance to alleviate their fears, the more success you’ll have. If the reason you’re moving is because you traveled there once and enjoyed the nightlife, that’s just not going to cut it....

These simple actions can significantly decrease the amount of food that will go to waste in your home. They might not all be viable for your living space or personal schedule, but just putting a couple of them into practice should make a marked improvement. Defend Your Dairy! Don’t Store Apples in the Fridge Ditch the Plastic Freeze It Put It Behind Glass

It’s true – traveling can expose you to experiences that translate into excellent career advice. I recently spent four months traveling all over Europe. Over the course of four months, I visited eleven countries and twenty-two cities. Those four months were filled with so many unforgettable memories and experiences. Sadly, my wanderlust-filled days had to come to an end eventually- so I packed up my bags and moved back to San Diego, California to finish up my Senior year of college and begin life as an adult in the real world....

Bullet journaling is an extremely customizable system, as you can use any notebook or even loose-leaf paper, and fill it in the way you want it to look. After testing it out, you can upgrade to a fancy notebook with graph paper and benefit as much as you like from the new system. Bullet journaling is for everyone, and each person can use it to fit their specific needs. Let’s take a look at all the benefits bullet journaling offers....

Here is a list of 7 common mistakes and the problems they cause: 1. Overacting to market volatility Many retirees prefer lower yielding bonds and similar funds because they believe these funds are safer. While it’s a good idea to include bonds in your portfolio, the best bet for return on your investment remains the stock market. Most investment counselors suggest that a retiree invest in the stock market a percentage equal to 120 minus their age....

1. Being Afraid Of Change The first reason why you aren’t seeing any tremendous leaps of success in life is because you’re afraid to change. What are you afraid to change, you ask? Well everything! In order to succeed in life, you are going to have to learn how to change your behaviors, mindset, how you spend your time, and maybe even your career! There was a quote by a successful businessman who once said… In order to achieve your desired level of success and overcome failure then you are going to have to think outside of the box and play the game of life differently then how you’re playing it now....

If we are looking at a workable model of a country committed to making it easier for successful working parents, Sweden is an excellent example. The government offers generous maternity and paternity leave, flexible working hours and very affordable childcare. This helps parents reach their full potential at work and at home. If you are not living in Sweden, here are 7 ways successful working parents can get the balance right....

With the advent of technology, communication tools, and access to information, there’s no reason why anyone should be confined to the traditional ways of learning, like a classroom. Not only are there more effective solutions out there, but there are creative ways that will spur excitement into your learning process, which will inevitably help you learn faster through engagement. We’ve hand-curated 7 for you to explore. We highly encourage that you try at least one of these today!...

There are several investment options open to a young investor, for instance, saving in a back account, buying common stock, real estate, stock mutual funds, and short-term Certificate of Deposits. Each kind of option will have its own benefits and demerits; it depends on the investor’s purpose. For example, if you are saving for your retirement and your age is 25 and you start with a $300 regular monthly deposit earning 9% annual rate for the next 40 years, till your retirement age of 65, you will accumulate approximately $1,420,000....

1. You can back up your files with the cloud. There’s little worse for your productivity or mental peace than a crashed hard drive when you have no backup. The cloud virtually removes that kind of problem, almost completely eliminating the chance that a business or individual’s hard work will go up in smoke. 2. You can work on any number of devices. If all you need is a password and a connection to the internet: working on files becomes incredibly easy....

Below I will share with you 7 reasons your relationship may not be healthy. I will help educate you and give you deeper insight into why these specific reasons weaken your foundation. Finally, I will give you some practical steps to re-establish your foundation. 1. Resentment starts to build a wall between you and your partner. Resentment is the strong bitterness you feel when someone does something wrong to you....

The truth is, all family relationships are multidimensional structures where often polar feelings fit together. Kids love their parents but also hurt them the most. Parents want the best for their kinds but often confuse it with what’s best for them. We have a lot of expectations for our family, and stakes are high. That’s why it is hard when we struggle to connect with them. Every time you feel an ocean-wide gap between you and someone who shares the same blood, it’s not a moment to withdraw further with a sigh “Well, this is my family....

Here are 7 secrets to a successful life that can be learned from Tony Robbins and his career: 1. Mindfulness To practice mindfulness, Tony has been channeling his energy by using practices that have been around for more than millennia and used by cultures around the world, and for good reason. They lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and improve overall health. It’s no wonder Tony uses priming exercises every morning!...

Mystery Shopping – A Closer Look Mystery shopping (also known as secret shopping) is a method of quality control for business owners. Secret shoppers are hired to evaluate a business for cleanliness, customer service, and overall efficiency. A Closer Look is an award winning international mystery shopping company. The majority of shops require shoppers 21 and above, but some shops skew younger or older. Age evaluation shops often require shoppers between the ages of 21 and 29 to ensure that restaurants and bars are checking the identification of young patrons....

We all know that when workers are unhappy, short cuts are taken and there is a very casual attitude towards customer service. Add to that poor motivation and distraction and you have a recipe for disaster. Follow these seven simple hacks to make sure that happiness is not some touchy-feely warmth in your workplace but something much more tangible and worthwhile. 1. Concentrate on the strengths Every worker needs to be reminded of his or her strengths and how these are contributing positively to a project....

Then I finished school and went my own path. And soon I discovered that a different breed of books exists too – books that are extremely interesting. In fact, there’s so many of them that I don’t have enough time to enjoy them all. It is obvious that there are only so many hours in a day, so if I want to be able to read more I have to learn to read faster....

How often have you thought to yourself I wish I’d known this when I was younger? There’s an overwhelming feeling that if your younger self had just been more enlightened or aware, then you could have dealt with emotions and situations more readily or just moved forward with a more knowledgeable mindset and perspective on life. With this in mind, here are 7 important life lessons that will change your perspective and mindset to enhance your experience of life for the better....

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