Just how Leonardo DiCaprio never wins an Oscar. Not paying attention to your sleep can lead to a reduction in both productivity and health. Paying attention to it is the easiest way to improve your lifestyle. Here are five reasons sleep can improve your lifestyle: 1. Improved cognitive performance and memory. Most people burn the midnight oil whenever they are studying for an exam or have to cram a whole lot of information into their brains....
Zero. Nada. No children, no savings, no capital, no real estate. I have a fair job and live in a rented house with a bunch of cats and the husband. Oh, and two cleaning robots. I dread to become one of those ‘’adulescents’’ (20+ adults living in their parent’s basements) who Professor Frank Furedi, a sociologist who has been studying this phenomenon, at the University of Kent once described in his statement as:...
Chances are, you’ve gone about this introvert thing all wrong, and you’re not alone. Many introverts have found that once the initial ‘hype’ calms down, what they’re left with is pretty much the same thing they had before they put a name to their introverted nature. But there’s still hope. Let’s look at a few reasons why you may be struggling, as we suggest ways to help you, and keep you introvert happy!...
Source Sometimes, however, your kidneys don’t function properly. It’s difficult for your kidneys to work correctly when you consume too many medications, processed foods, and preservatives. Additionally, being exposed to high levels of environmental pollution, household cleaning products, and chemical-laden beauty products can be detrimental. When this happens, your body builds up an unhealthy amount of waste and toxins. This is dangerous for you and can cause organ damage....
–Aristotle They’re all introverts. As all introverts know, extroversion is an ideal that’s celebrated and revered in our society. It starts at a young age, too. Susan Cain, in her novel Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, says: Surely Ms. Cain is onto something there, when you consider that some of the greatest leaders in the history of mankind have been introverts. Introverts are often misunderstood....
Millennials also clearly have higher expectations when it comes to job satisfaction. Bagging the right job in the first place would help them be more satisfied and stay in the job for longer. To help them land their dream job with ultimate satisfaction, here are our top 5 tips that will help twist their resumes into shape in just 5 minutes. 1. Pitch yourself quickly Recruiters spend no more than 6 seconds scanning each resume, so you need to make a good first impression and do it quickly!...
I’d like to hear some more ideas from you lucky office workers. 5 Tips for Handling Unwanted Workplace Visitors – [Ian’sMessyDesk]
WinX Media Trans There is never enough space on an iDevice since there are so many apps and tools that could always prove valuable in the long run. This is why it is important for you to regularly back up iPhone, iPad, and iPod media files on a computer even if you free your device for more space. Freeing your device allows a smooth process for any upgrade and would help you avoid data loss....
1. What You Should Know About A Hangover Alcohol dehydrates your body. Specifically, alcohol inhibits the functioning of antidiuretic hormones called vasopressin (ADH), which controls the the amount of water in your body as well as how much of it leaves you (via urination). When drinking alcohol, the water is eliminated more when urinating, taking with it compounds necessary for the body, leaving you without reserve and allowing your organs to suffer....
The psychological influence music has over us as humans, is the very reason restaurants pay for a music license to play the right songs in their establishment. Here are some ways restaurants use music to influence you and how much you spend on your meal. 1. They play fast paced music Many restaurants want you to come in and make a decision quickly without thinking too much about the price....
Assertiveness also means being direct when communicating, but not to a point where you’ll make someone else feel upset. Doing this right doesn’t happen overnight, though. Because assertiveness is just one of the main communication styles, the one in the middle, and it’s easy to lead astray and either be passive, or aggressive in social life. Needless to say, that can make or break a relationship, cause you all the problems at work, lower your self-esteem due to never getting what you want and judging yourself for that afterward, lead to feeling angry and starting arguments, etc....
How often do you end your day with a thought like: For many of us, the answer is “far too often”. There are many things that could contribute to those feelings, and many are beyond our control – immediate or otherwise. However, there are several things we do to ourselves that contribute to ending a day with such work exhaustion that it guarantees the next day will begin with it....
1. Never Give Up What a cliché. Never give up. It is one of those life tips that we find in almost every life guide. Far from being useless, it is surely a must. Mosquitoes get this idea pretty well. They can simply pass all night trying to get into our ear, or trying to suck all of our blood. If a pea-sized creature can give its maximum effort, why can’t we?...
Some considerations for dietary changes that directly affect a woman’s flagging sexual energy include natural supplements. Many are in your pantry right now. It is really a blessing that pharmaceutical companies have not cracked the case for boosting women’s sexual performance. While pharmaceuticals such as Viagra provide relief for men, they also bring potential harm. Natural supplements are a safer and often more effective solution! Natural Aphrodisiacs for Your Female Libido Aphrodisiacs are defined as “foods, drinks or drugs that stimulate sexual desire....
Swagbucks It started as an online rewards program that gave members rewards for using the Swagbucks search engine. Now the company has transfigured itself into an GPT site. At Swagbucks, you can earn money for the things that you are already doing online. Obviously playing games is one of the best ways to earn money on this website. Here, you would be presented with the usual word and arcade games....
They may have been a great friend in the past, so how did this happen? Why are they suddenly considered to be ‘toxic friends’? 1. They only keep you around to feel superior. After coming out of an exam believing you have failed it, spending some time with friends either in-person, over the phone, or on the internet should be a positive experience. Friends should be supportive, understanding, and leave you feeling uplifted....
And out of this, came some visualization and relaxation tips: Take six deep breaths– After you get comfy, take six really deep, slow, breaths. If you can, breathe in from the nose, and out through the mouth. Nice, slow, easy. Feel your aches– Without moving, take a quick inventory of the aches and pains you feel, especially around the face, the neck, your jaw, and your lower back. Think of warmth– Imagine sending liquid warmth through those parts, such that the warmth pours over the aches, and washes them down out of your body, off the bed, and onto the floor....
1. Sleep in total darkness – you will love it Did you know your wake sleep cycle can be disrupted if you are not sleeping in total darkness? Studies show light pollution coming from neighboring houses, street lighting, and poorly made curtains plus the absence of shutters, can affect sleep quality negatively. It may also be a precursor for depression. Here are some tips to make sure you can sleep in total darkness:...
Unfortunately, alcoholism is nothing new to the world, and each year we have statistics showing which country has the heaviest drinkers. More than 3 million annual deaths are related to alcohol consummation. This translates to 5.9% of all deaths, according to WHO (World Health Organisation). Moreover, people don’t just die from drinking too much alcohol, e.g. as a result of liver failure, but also from accidents cause by their impaired mental capacities, e....
If this has happened to you as well, think about it a bit more and ask yourself this: did you really prepare yourself for preparing food? The answer is probably no. Preparing for cooking a meal includes many things: getting the right ingredients, using the right dishes, mixing flavors, and actually cooking the food. I know that it may seem complicated, but making decent, tasty meals that are healthy and don’t take much of your time is not that hard....
