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1. They smudge their writing No matter the medium, left-handed people inevitably face some annoyance when attempting to jot something down. Forget about writing on a whiteboard; they leave a colorful trail in the wake up their beautiful handwriting, rendering it completely illegible. When opening to a new page in a binder, they have to crook their arm at almost a ninety degree angle to be able to start a journal entry; that can’t be comfortable....

Check out these 8 habits that make some leaders extraordinarily likable. 1. They can read people well A very important part of being likable is being able to read others well. From body language to facial expressions, a likable leader is always looking out for silent indicators of how others around them are feeling. This means they can often predict the moods and feelings of others, which helps them to make decisions that others are happy with....

Realizing what your life should be centered around You passion and purpose in life should be one of the most important milestones in life. Marriage or work doesn’t have anything to realizing what your self-actualization should be about. Many people sort of dabble into so many activities at once, music, writing, architecture, sports. Yet you should be sure about what passion you really care about and you excel at. Ending a relationship with a close friend We all go through difficult and stiff periods with our friends....

The principal causes for common health issues are unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, environmental degradation, high stress levels and genetics. While in the past, communicable ailments were the major issues, non-communicable diseases are the primary issues today. Below, we discuss the most prevalent health issues in the world today along with their symptoms, causes and preventive measures. 1. Cancer Cancer remains one of the major health concerns of the 21st century....

Even if you want to go for a run, you might think that you would need to run for at least an hour to make any real change. We might feel resigned to our current state or shape, one seemingly enforced by our schedule. This might well be the case, however thanks to the exercise system HIIT (high intensity interval training) you can get a fantastic workout in very little time....

1. Create a Bedtime Routine and Schedule Consistency is a powerful tool when it comes to sleep, and performing a daily ritual before you lay down can make a huge difference in sleep quality. Your ritual could include taking a hot bath, doing yoga, meditating or reading a book. As long as you perform the task every day at about the same time, your brain will begin to associate that particular activity or ritual with sleeping....

1. Smiling helps people relax. It’s a fact that people who smile more help those around them feel more relaxed. It indicates that you are pleased with those around you and the work that they are doing. Passing on good feelings via smiling can help others feel less pressured and relieve some of their stress, which ultimately helps productivity. Relaxed people are also more open to new ideas, and are more trusting of those that have made them feel relaxed....

Reasons You’ll Love Living in London The Entertainment Scene – It doesn’t cost a thing to visit cultural places like museums or art galleries, and there is a wide array of both in London. It also has a vibrant music scene, brilliant party ideas by groups, as well as a wide variety of plays and musicals being performed nightly throughout the city. Friendly and Safe – The people of London are some of the friendliest in the world, which is why it has been repeatedly rated one of the top 5 cities....

As early as I could pen the words, “I love JTT Forever and Ever,” in my Rainbow Bright Diary, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of unending love. As a child I wondered how Winnie and Kevin seemed to have loved each other since second grade, but look what happened to Hillary and Madonna and Cher! And don’t get me started on the tragic complexities that were Courtney and Kurt, or Nicole and OJ....

You have to put a new spin on old information. You have to give people a reason why they want to read what you have to say. To stay competitive and current on issues in the world, professional bloggers post three to six articles every week. These run 500 to 1,000 words each, but depending on your industry, this might be excessive and turn off readers who have short attention spans....

1. Avoid general blanket statements of praise. Telling your kid that she is a clever girl or that he has done a great job is risky. You need to be more specific. Focus on the effort she put into it. Your kid’s team may not have won the match but you were really impressed with the effort he put in. He played well and that was also because he practised a lot....

So which countries seem to get it “right” when it comes to a child’s education and what are the factors that make them so successful? Many countries structure their education in different ways, but here are four countries whose educational successes lead us to examine how their priorities affect the way in which their education systems are formed and what we can learn from them. Japan Developing character before knowledge Anyone who has visited Japan will notice that the Japanese have a very polite character with immaculate manners....

The following car guide is kindly provided by the Jennings Motor Group UK car accessories shop. It will show you what you need to do to turn potentially complex situations into no problem with simple fixes — whether that means mechanical, ease of use, or aesthetics. 1. Use Sticky Sweets to Fix the Fuel Tank A hole in the fuel tank is literally like watching money leak out of your car....

Have you ever extended your job functions and duties to assist your colleagues in a bid to achieve team efficiency and productivity? If yes, you possess good work habits. But that’s not all. Successful people understand they need to display exceptional work habits to stand out. Here are 7 of such habits with two bonus-tips on setting priorities: 1. Prioritize Your MIT Your MIT here means your ‘Most Important Tasks’....

One of the things I like best about social media is the way it helps me discover talented writers. They remind me a lot of distance athletes with their deep conversations about seemingly minor details and long periods of time spent practicing alone. The web also has a downside. There seems to be a growing belief that having mobile access to information negates any need to regularly consume quality writing....

What do you see? Is it a blurry or fuzzy image? Is it like a puzzle with missing pieces? How do we improve our vision or find the missing puzzle pieces? I found 9 game changing tips on how to write goals and actually reach them.and split them into 3 categories to explain them: Questions to improve the image, simple rules, and feedback. How to write goals and actually reach them Let’s examine these 9 game changing tips on how to identify these missing pieces and how you can find them....

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: What’s one thing you’re doing now to get your business organized for the year ahead? 1. Calendar Blocking – Kelly Azevedo, She’s Got Systems 2. Budgeting for the Year – David Ehrenberg, Early Growth Financial Services 3. Filing – Derek Flanzraich, Greatist 4. Have Some Perspective – Robert J. Moore, RJMetrics 5. Cut the “Fluff” – Benish Shah, Vicaire Ny...

Let’s take a look at 9 meal planning apps that will place you on the road to healthier eating. 1. Pepperplate Pepperplate hopes to make meal planning easier in various ways. Firstly, attacking the indecision that comes with coming up with meal choices, Pepperplate allows individuals to organize the recipes they find on the application, as well as those they add themselves to their personal Pepperplate account. It works as a grocery list companion as well....

In this article, I’m going to share with you some of the key takeaways I’ve picked up from talking to – and reading about – thought leaders from various fields about the things successful people do. Here, you can get some insights on how to get what you want. Ready to dive in? Let’s go. 1. They Know What They Want The first and most important thing that successful people do to always get what they want is so simple that most people forget about it: they figure out what they actually want....

I recently had the opportunity to talk with social media expert Muhammad Saleem about social networking. For those of you new to the site, I interviewed Muhammad back in February on Lifehack Live. Muhammad is the one to watch in the social media sphere. He’s a top-ranked user on Digg, Propellr, Reddit, and other social news sites, he has almost 2000 followers on Twitter, and he blogs or contributes guest posts just about everywhere....