There is good news. According to Kansas State University researcher, Sonya Britt, arguing about money is the top predictor of divorce. How is that good news? Well, if you master your personal finances and get on the same page with your partner about your shared finances, then you’ll have overcome the number one obstacle in relationships. What do happy couples do differently? Here are the nine smart money habits they share:...
Yoga Stretching is a great way to loosen tight muscles; and what better way to do this than with yoga? Yoga helps increase your flexibility, stabilize your core, and strengthen your balance all in one activity. Certain moves in yoga that elevate sore legs also help drain the blood from your lower extremities to help facilitate circulation. After a long run, blood can pool in the legs causing swelling. Try lying on your back with your legs perpendicular against a wall for at least five minutes after your next hard workout to help drain the blood from your legs....
Featuring four couples – two twin brothers, two sisters, a couple and two best friends – we get a glisp into the incredible bonds formed between two humans. Each tells the story of their relationship and explores many different forms of love. When they have finished speaking, the interviewer asks that they share a hug, and they are all lovely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8itN_t-NE#t=142 Admittedly I’m not a hugger, but you have to love the incredible bonds that human beings create with each other, and how simply we can show that love....
Rule No. 1: Know your message inside out (and backwards) Rule No. 2: Remove barriers to effective communication Design matters, visuals matter…it ALL matters! Don’t rain on my parade Blogger Garr highlights that the importance of the design and visual on presentation matter a lot. Even if you have great strategies and vision for your company, a poorly designed slide will degrade them. I am pretty overwhelmed by this slide. If I need to listen to the presenter on the message and also solving this visual puzzle, my focus will be on the presentation slide more....
Here are 4 simple tips to ensure you don’t get sucked in: 1. Participate Don’t be afraid to get involved in a debate online. It’s healthy and if you keep an open mind, you might learn something. You might also have valuable information to offer someone in need and it could mean all the difference. Just be choosy. Pick your battles. If a comments section has already blown up into insults and memes, don’t bother....
This floating-in-the-air experience seems to be gaining popularity. Let’s explore what is being described as an architecturally magnificent design concept currently taking hold in three cities of the world – London, Singapore and Surat (India). 1. London A luxurious $1.6 billion apartment development project has been given the green light in central London. Developers plan to construct a transparent aquarium-like pool that will actually “hang” 10 stories above ground level....
Just like other young entrepreneurs, such as Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg or Instagram’s Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, Mays has a unique lifestyle. She travels the world meeting new people and doing what she likes, helping women to expand their business ideas. But running a successful business while traveling the world is not an easy task. Here are 5 reasons Kisha Mays manages to run a successful business while traveling....
Vitamin C’s role in the body Aside from supporting the absorption of iron and enhancing immunity, vitamin C’s role in the body doesn’t stop there. It is essential for the biosynthesis of carnitine and catecholamines. As it also functions as cofactor in the biosynthesis of collagen, vitamin C is responsible for creating and repairing tissue for skin, cartilage, ligaments and blood vessels. Healing wounds and maintaining bones and teeth would be impossible without vitamin C....
This show is not just popular in America, however. Hugely successful versions of it can be found in countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. I’m sure you’ve seen at least one episode of the TV show, so you’ll know the format: lots of unknown people performing entertaining and sometimes unique acts (e.g. dance, magic and songs). As the name of the show suggests, the judges are looking for people or acts with an abundance of talent....
It’s true that we should always try not to find excuses and should better focus on how to improve ourselves. But the effect of privilege does exist and many people just underestimate it. And then it becomes an endless loop that some people even think it’s due to genetic differences…Great thanks to Toby Morris for creating such brilliant work to show us the truths about the issue of privilege! For more brilliant works, you can visit this site....
There’s no better way to escape the chaos and rapid pace of modern society than a weekend away in the woods. Camping is a time-honored tradition that allows us to reconnect with nature when we need a break. Mother Nature isn’t someone to take lightly, however, and before you head out on your next camping trip you should always make sure you’re prepared. These infographics provide useful and practical tips to make sure you’re camping experience is an enjoyable one....
Oh, how I wish you could see what I see now. I’m older, and life has made me wiser. Nothing is the way I thought it would be. It’s so much better. When I look back, I see you as one person but I know there were two of you: one that the world saw and the private one that only you knew. I remember the nights and days filled with worry, sadness, and confusion....
Love the tools you use. If you find something wrong with your productivity tool within the first 5 minutes of using it, chances are it won’t stick. There are a ton of list making and action tracking apps out there. Find one that has the features you want and is fun to use. Your tools have to be everywhere you are. The GTD guru, Mr. Allen speaks of making sure that you have a “ubiquitous capture tool” wherever you may go....
1. Sirloin Kebabs Peppers, grape tomatoes, pork sirloin, and of course pineapples come together to make this an amazingly juicy and delicious kebab recipe that’s perfect to grill on any day. Don’t forget to let it marinate overnight, and add some onions for even more healthy flavor! 2. Perfect Chicken Kebabs Prefer chicken over pork? Give these chicken kebabs a try. I like to add pineapple to any kebabs, so I think it would make a great addition here....
Are you really going to let fear to control your life?
1. Vietnamese Recipe Source Dredge the wings in flour and deep fry. Puree 1.5 cups of cilantro, 1 garlic clove and 2 tablespoons each of fish sauce, lime juice and chopped jalapenos. Toss the fried wings in 6 Tablespoons of butter and the cilantro puree. 2. Malaysian Recipe Source This recipe brings the distinctly Malaysian flavors for coconut, lemongrass and spice together in these grilled chicken wings. Marinating them overnight infuses them with amazing flavor....
Because of this, the weekly review is the part of GTD that people are most likely to skip — or, if they actually do it, the part they’re likely to get the least out of. Which is a shame, because done well, the weekly review is where the real “action” in GTD happens, when long-term planning and creative dreaming are brought front and center. Allen’s new audiobook set, GTD > Weekly Review addresses this gap, devoting about 2 1/2 hours over 3 CDs to a discussion of what a weekly review is and can be....
A more practical solution would be one that’s similar to internet radio programs like Pandora and Last.fm – and particularly useful because Pandora shut up shop for anyone outside the States. AutoRate is a simple iTunes plugin for Mac that automatically rates each track based on how many times it is listened to or skipped. Couple this with the Play higher rated songs more often option for Party Shuffle, and your iTunes will learn what you like out of the vast array of pirated music on your hard drive....
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