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According to a TIME Magazine poll, 91% of people say that unleashing creativity is vital to our personal lives and 83% believe it’s important for our professional development. But an Adobe survey shows that only 25% of us think of ourselves as creative. The good news is that we were all imaginative as children, and it’s easier to reawaken that dormant creativity than you’d think. The ability to create isn’t just about producing great art or making scientific discoveries....

In the video, photographer Markus Berger of Cooperative of Photography demonstrates some very cool and practical DIY photography tips anyone can try for themselves. Featured photo credit: Screenshot/COOPH via youtube.com

1. They forget to develop a good support system. They all know about teamwork and perform it religiously, but they never develop a real support system. They fail to realize that everybody needs advice from the experts in their field who will guide them and help them learn. They never realize the potential for learning from these competent and kind people and they forget to seek them out. They are not easy to find....

Now, here comes some much-needed good news. You may be just a few short and simple steps away from leading a fuller life with two stronger legs to stand on. To solve a problem, it often helps to locate the cause behind it. Many of the routine culprits that sit at the top the list for wobbly weak legs are all too obvious — too much physical inactivity and too little exercise, the wear and tear of aging, a hard-partying habit, smoking to any degree, low-quality sleep and dehydration....

But I tried to quit – it’s just too hard! Trying to quit a bad habit is admirable. However, long term success is out of reach without patience. Breaking bad habits can take time and focus. It may even require more than one try. Do not give up trying to break a bad habit just because you weren’t successful on your first attempt. Focus on your goal and keep trying until you’ve conquered it....

For those who strive not to achieve, here are the basics you need to work towards: Succeed At Procrastination Perfect Zero-tasking Be A Failure Do Not Be Original Practice Poor Networking Do Anything To Get A “Yes” Be A Poor Judge of People Remember to read the whole article on how to actually succeed at each of these habits, and, of course, if you don’t want to be mediocre, use it as a guide of what not to do....

ALWAYS carry paper Be descriptive when writing it down Plan for not planning on it Good environments matter Think big picture down Organize your thoughts Know when to stop 7 Idea Dumping Tips (How To Manage Diarrhea of the Brain) – [LifeDev]

Once you’ve decided to build an e-commerce site with WordPress, you might be wondering which plugin is the best fit for you. Well, don’t fret. We have researched and put together a list of seven of the best WordPress e-commerce plug-ins to aid you to choose the right one. All the plug-ins mentioned here are free to use and suitable for creating any type of WordPress e-store. 1. WooCommerce WooCommerce is by large the most popular and widely used e-commerce plugin for WordPress....

In this article, we will take a look at why good communication is so critical in the workplace. We will then look at the 7 most important communication techniques in the workplace you need to know. You will be able to clearly see why having strong communication skills are a must have resource for your success at work. With that, let’s examine why strong communication is so critical in the workplace....

If you fancy the feeling of being successful and would like to go through each day achieving your goals, here’s how to pull that off in 7 simple steps: 1. Write Out a Basic Plan for the Day Write out a basic plan, showing all the important things you want to do for the day. You can do this using a computer, a mobile device, or going traditional with a real pen and paper....

This underlines how good and strong leadership can drive positive change, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It also offers an insight into the qualities needed to make a great leader, many of which have fundamental value that can be transferred across various worlds and industries. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the reasons that distinguish individuals as great leaders. 1. They Can Inspire Trust from Those Around Them Despite many of the trappings that are associated with leadership, the successful direction of others has nothing to do with status, titles or seniority....

Smile Like You Mean It It’s not enough to just dress for the position you want; in corporate America nearly everyone is wearing a suit and tie. Looking the part means more than just dressing the part; you need to smile. People are naturally attracted to those who smile, and you can’t expect to obtain a real promotion without a genuine smile. Smile until it hurts, if for no other reason than to bug everyone else....

1. His kid comes first. As it should be! His child should ALWAYS be number one. He has a responsibility and an obligation to uphold. If you’re dating someone who’s child doesn’t come first…he isn’t the one for you! One thing you’ll learn about dating a guy with a child is things will not go as planned. His child may get sick during a date or he will cancel plans because he needs a babysitter....

Studies have shown that the fastest growing category of online dating services is the adult segment. As an older person looking for love and companionship, this can be a good option. But you need to practice caution. Below are some effective ways for safe online dating; 1. You must be ready for the date Before you can find a healthy relationship, you must be ready for a date. Don’t go in search of a date or involve in one if you are still getting over a past hurt or pains from a relation that never worked out....

But do we fully understand what this really means? Management and leadership are two separate terms. However, since they go hand in hand and work in unison, management leadership is referred to as one skill. In a work environment, a healthy balance of both these ideas is important. In this article, you’ll find out what management and leadership mean on their own as well as a combined concept. Along with this, you’ll learn 7 ways to maintain a balanced management leadership role....

“Why would anyone be interested in me?” My relationship insecurity made me see problems where they didn’t exist, turning what could have been a successful relationship into a short-lived, dismal failure. Know the feeling? If so, here are 7 ways on how to stop feeling insecure: 1. Stop thinking it is all about you. A self-centered worldview will have you chasing boogeymen where they don’t exist. If your partner doesn’t feel like going out, don’t assume it is because of you when they just as easily could have had a really bad day at work that drained their energy....

We are entering a new frontier of public speaking and presenting which demands that speakers do a great deal more than just impart information. Whether you are giving your regular quarterly update, briefing your team, or making a sales pitch, you need to capture and hold your audience’s attention in a way that is memorable, compelling, and even entertaining. If presenting isn’t one of your natural gifts, then how on earth do you satisfy the merciless insistence of your audience to be different, to stand out from the crowd and keep them awake?...

1. Builds my confidence. According to Shape magazine, “Confidence feels great on everyone: It makes you feel good, and it makes those around you feel comfortable.” The article goes on to illustrate 10 yoga poses that will help boost one’s confidence. The first few poses are for beginners and the last few poses are for more advanced yogis. We all have times in our lives where we need an extra shot of confidence....

1. Don’t stop the music There is always some kind of music that everyone likes, no matter where you’re from. The Internet is a huge source of music, and there are numerous websites out there where you can find and come across different music from all over the world. The sites vary from free to premium and provide high-quality music from your favorite artists. If you are into creating music yourself, then even you can record your talent and bring it in front of the world....

1. Be accepting First and foremost, don’t be a fair-weather friend. If you truly care about someone, you’ll be there for them through the good times and the bad. It might be difficult for you as well, but helping a friend through their anxiety shows that you are genuine, and you’re not going to leave your friend to deal with his issues on his own. Accept their anxiety as it is: a disease of the mind....