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1. Wired Magazine This magazine covers a wide range of technology-related subjects. It’s a more in-depth magazine, focusing mainly on home technology, robotics, consumer electronics, space exploration techniques, and general, timely science topics. Wired Magazine is available in print and digital publications, with some content available on the website as well. 2. Discover Magazine Discover covers a wider range of scientific topics, though is written in a way that the average reader can understand....

Here, project management platform Wrike have collected 15 incredible quotes from historical figures that can motivate you to improve your leadership, and inspire better planning and management! Perhaps most importantly, we can read about these accomplished figures’ successes and failures. Be sure to share this great infographic with anyone who needs a little motivation or those who often collect inspirational quotes to help spur themselves on! Good luck! Project Management Quotes | Wrike Featured photo credit: 19 H | Gratisography via gratisography....

1. Get Enough Sleep We’ve all heard that you need to get enough sleep, which is about 8 hours. Sometimes we are so busy that it’s hard to get the right amount of sleep. Here are some tips on how to prepare yourself for a better night’s sleep. To start off, try just adding one extra hour of sleep at night. Even that can make a big difference. 2. Read Books That Inspire You I love to escape in a good book....

Now a ‘better life” for me is more about living my dream with lots of passion, lots of laughter and love, which of course brings happiness to me. Not a material thing in sight! Even though our definition of what a better life is can change over the years, the steps we take to how we can attain that “better life” doesn’t really change. As Elbert Hubbard said, a sculptor creates the beautiful statue through a process of chipping away the parts of the marble that are not needed....

1. They always make an unforgettable first impression Meeting a sarcastic person for the first time means you either get appreciated or get castigated by them. How you respond is what will determine how terrible or how interesting the meeting went. 2. They are never direct with their emotions It is always difficult to know where their allegiance lies or how they express their feelings. “I hate you” could mean “I love you” and “I love you” could mean “I hate you”....

Apart from cultural differences, there are all sorts of traps that can be misleading and it is wise to be cautious. We do need to be able to read people’s body language because it will help us in personal and professional relationships. Not to mention parenting, family relationships, which politician to vote for, and dating. We know the human species (that’s you and me!) use sophisticated techniques to pretend, deceive, lie, convince, manipulate, charm and mesmerize....

1. Try to talk with your partner about how you impact each other. No one is a mind reader. And some people aren’t very good at knowing how their behavior affects other people. So you need to tell each other. Not only the negative impacts, but the positive as well. If you want your partner to change something, gently ask without criticism. If you think your partner is awesome, tell them....

Whether it’s in your personal or work relationships, you find yourself frustrated at how often people can misinterpret what you have to say. If only there was something people could do to read your mind and feel your emotions. Right? Sorry. While something like this doesn’t exist there is the next best thing, which is to take some simple strategies to improve your communication in relationships. Why communication fails The amygdala, which is also known as the “lizard brain” is an almond shaped part of your brain that’s is constantly on the lookout for anything that may be harmful to you....

Courage and Bravery Humanity Masculinity Humor Featured photo credit: John Wayne via theredlist.com 2. “You know, pity isn’t for me.” 3. “Don’t pick a fight, but if you find yourself in one I suggest you make damn sure you win.” 4. “When you stop fighting, that’s death.” 5. “When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it.” 7. “Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much....

I have a good example of someone who didn’t let anything stop or discourage him. His name is Nick Vujicic. Have you ever heard of him? Nick Vujicic is one of the most famous motivational speaker in the world, he’s an author, musician, actor, and his hobbies include fishing, painting and swimming. He also graduated from Griffith University when he was 21 with a Bachelor of Commerce, with a double major in accountancy and financial planning....

The simplest things in life became huge mountains that are impossible to climb. A family vacation, a night out with friends, or a walk around the block is a death trap. Obsessions are thoughts that get stuck in a repetitive cycle when the brain doesn’t shift gears as it should. Unwelcome, unwanted, and distressing; these mental images don’t stop. That’s when the compulsions begin. The OCDer repeatedly performs behaviors trying to erase the scary mental images that won’t go away....

19 Battlefield Tips to Survive Stress at Work – [TheRirianProject] Also check out our Personal Stress Detox Program for times away from work.

Here are 20 habits you need to dump if you really are going to reach your goal of becoming a better person. 1. Being late You know that annoying feeling of hanging around waiting for your friend who is running late? That’s exactly the same feeling they have when they’re waiting for you. Being late all the time is not only bad manners, but also completely avoidable. Try planning your time better so that you have plenty of time to complete your journey and arrive early in future....

Let Your Role Models Inspire You You can be successful by finding successes who’ve gone before you and modelling them. How did they do it? What did they do, or know, that you don’t? Having the right role models can help you build your own path to success. We took a look at some of the most well-known and beloved celebrities. Not only are they familiar to you, but they’re also huge successes....

Grief happens to everyone in time, but there is always hope. As these quotes suggest, life itself does go on, no matter how dark things may seem. Good and bad times are a part of life and it is normal to grieve. However, it is not normal to grieve forever – cheer up, think of the beautiful memories and be merry. Remember, after the storm comes the sunshine! Featured photo credit: Unsplash via pixabay....

1. Don’t Rush the Table A simple meal at a friend’s home is a great place to practice etiquette skills. Hopefully, you brought along an offering of wine, etc. and once there, are engaged in frivolity. But don’t get too comfortable too fast. Your hosts have some expectations. Let them lead the event including the gesture for seating. Musical chairs ended in grade school and it’s best to wait for their direction on when and where to sit....

1. Keep calm – you’re a teacher If you are a trifle impatient or bad-tempered, then forget it. You will have to put up with noisy individuals, who have no interest in learning, and stupid bureaucracy at every turn, so you just have to keep calm. Of course, there are wonderful students who are a joy to teach, but they are few and far between. 2. It’s hard not to have a favorite Watch the video below....

1. Let go of making life choices based on the expectations of others. We’re influenced by friends, family, and society. TV shows, advertisements, and advice from others provide a steady stream of messages about the right way to live. Everyone has an opinion (usually unsolicited) about what you should do with your life. Each person has unique experiences, fears, and dreams. People with different beliefs and experiences shouldn’t direct your life choices....

We often blame external factors for our lack of happiness, including our jobs, friends, family, love life (of lack of), living situation, etc. In reality, however, we all have the capacity to feel happiness on any given day, and most of the time the biggest obstacle to happiness is us getting in our own way. Here are 20 things you need to stop doing if you want to be happy:...