1. The taste and smell of gum you chewed while studying will help your brain remember information if you chew the same gum during a test. 2. Freeze grapes and use them to keep white wine chilled without watering it down. 3. Drink grape juice to help reduce headaches. 4. When you have a cold, tape your first empty box of tissues to a full one. Easily contain your used tissues without a mess....
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Silence hits. You don’t know what to say. They don’t know what to say. This is so awkward. What do you do? Luckily, there’s one simple rule that can keep every conversation flowing naturally, no matter who you’re speaking to. Whatever you say, make sure 30% of it is new information. No conversation will last long with the same information being repeated over and over – it gets boring, and there’s no new stimulation....
On the flip side, children see the world through curious eyes and find inspiration in everything. Instead of worrying about careers and bills, children spend every day living in the moment, seeking out happiness and joy. Once you were a child, but somewhere along the line you grew up and your attitude changed. But why? Why can’t you be as happy as a child again? Rediscovering your inner child can make your life much happier and less stressful....
Rice is a good source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B, Fiber, Iron, Thiamine, Niacin, Riboflavin, Vitamin D, Calcium, Potassium. Full of carbs, low sugar and no gluten. Featured photo credit: Rice via Shutterstock
The best way to tackle the decluttering of your home, your work space, and your life is to take things one small step at a time. Combined, small steps will lead to big improvements that will be easier to maintain over the long-run. Here is a blueprint of how to start tackling that clutter and enjoying a less stressful life: How to Declutter Your Life and Reduce Stress
Boredom and feeling too busy are the same problem. Some people might claim I’m being too ambitious trying to strike down chronic boredom and busyness at the same time. I’d argue that the only way to take them out is simultaneously. The problem stems from how you manage your attention. Both boredom and busyness stem from feeling there is a lack of quality in what is covering your attention. Boredom is feeling that there are too few high quality ways to spend attention....
How do we get and navigate this important human need? How to Create a More Hopeful Life
It can happen for no apparent rhyme or reason; people using you, treating you like a dogsbody, walking all over you or not thinking about what you want or what’s best for you. The trouble is, the more it happens, the more you feel like you can’t change it; the more it happens the smaller you get. Here are some practical ways that you can stop being treated like a doormat, and start being treated with respect....
People talk about how great traveling alone is and why you need to try it. So, I finally mustered up the courage and set out to venture on my own. Let me be upfront by telling you that traveling alone is not for everyone. For those brave enough to take on the challenge, the lessons learnt can be life changing. They were for me so far, and the journey has only just begun....
Take a breath. Relax. You have permission. You don’t have to drop out or quit to simplify. More importantly, you don’t have to sacrifice your sanity and life’s simple pleasures to get what you want. All you need are these 31 magic tricks. 1. Choose to be happy. At a young age we’re taught there are winners and losers. Life becomes a game to earn the most points, often measured in dollars and trinkets....
We look outside of ourselves for love since that is how we found stability and love as kids. We received rewards for our good deeds. The truth is, the love you’re looking for can only come from within. But we didn’t get over this; we still looked for love in other people. Because of this, no amount of affection from another person will make you completely content, and you can never feel safe if you don’t have confidence in your talents....
All you need is one day, one web page building program, some background in web page building, and a clear vision for your company. After that, you can sit back and watch your visitor totals climb. 1. Clean and Simple Does the Trick The fundamental thing to keep in mind in creating free website is that you don’t need to include a lot of excellent details and programs to create a good website there are lots of free website builder that does the job....
Have you ever experienced the feeling of guilt when you spend money for something that isn’t considered a necessity? Does the statement of account of your savings or checking account include frequent withdrawals and debits? Do you think that your wallet is a perpetual black hole that magically absorbs your money and leaves you with nothing behind? If you nodded your head and said yes to all of these, then you might be bad at saving....
Sometimes your machines may turn on when they are faulty, but will not perform optimally. This can cause you to pay a higher rate for your household bills. For instance, your microwave may take up more time to heat food than it usually requires, your refrigerator may take more time to form ice, or your air conditioning unit just doesn’t get cool as fast as it used to. In such cases, you should try to identify any problems with your appliance that may have caused it to malfunction, especially because it may be causing your bills to rise....
Unlike the times of Romeo and Juliet, we are now blessed with technology. We are now brought closer through Facebook, Skype, and other forms of communication. In the digital world, how can you create trust and how can you be genuine? This is the typical question asked by many. Here are four tips to make your long-distance relationship work. 1. Create Routine Of Communication Communication is key in any relationship....
The fascinating tourism industry offers a broad range of career opportunities, from travel agents[1] to accommodation and hospitality managers. There are options for a huge variety of professional profiles, but whatever area of the travel sector you decide to go into, these are four things you should know before you start your career in travel: 1. You will be facing challenges The tourism industry is always evolving, and if you want to have a successful career in this field, you will need to be flexible, learn fast, and be able to adapt quickly to the changes....
Many people still believe it’s all about showering family members and kids with gifts and “clothes” that makes the holiday. Well, check out their boxes or wardrobes and you would be amazed by what you see. Last year’s gifts crammed together in a dusty pile, if not left in the trash. Do you want to give the kids and family members a memorable holiday experience? These 4 tips should do the trick....
1. Create Long Form Content The typical blog post has 500-700 words while long form content is at least 1500 words. Long form content improves customer experience by providing in-depth information not found in shorter articles. Long form content can include step-by-step tutorials, detailed studies, and product comparison guides. It’s often accompanied by helpful screenshots, diagrams, videos, and other visual aids. The benefits of creating long form content include potential higher rankings in search results, and an increase in social shares....
However, if you follow these simple steps on how to use mindful meditation for grief and healing, you will be able to cope with your loss in the most profound way that will give you a deeper connection to all facets of your life. Mindful awareness will help you more than you know. Let’s dive into it. Why Mindful Meditation for Grief? Mindfulness is the practice of becoming aware, and once we have that awareness, deep insight allows us to take appropriate action steps within our grief journey....
