Whoah! You made it! If you happen to feel energised and motivated to bring your next great idea to life — but have no idea where to start — let me help you out. For those looking to get a general yet informative idea of what this whole startup business is about, I’d recommend Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income podcasts, where he interviews a wide range of entrepreneurs on how they built success from their ideas....

1. A Scoop of Lemon Juice For An Improved Immune System. Why? Lemons have alkalizing effect on body and are detoxifying in nature. It also contains high quantity of Vitamin C that helps in maintaining a healthy weight. According to a study in the Journal of Nutrition in 2007, researchers found out people who take in more of Vitamin C weight less as compared to people who avoid Vitamin C in their daily consumption of food....

Organizational skills are an asset. They allow you to add structure to your day so that you meet deadlines, attend every meeting, and even have enough time to take your breaks (imagine that!). As transferable skills, they can also add value to your personal life. So, if being organized and able to perform at your very best at work, even when you’re inundated with duties, sounds appealing to you, then read on....

1. They have better people skills. According to researchers, reading encourages our brains to try to relate with the characters we are reading about. Even if we go several days without coming back to the book, our brain continues to make neural connections with the experiences and behaviors of these characters. By connecting with several characters of a book, we boost our emotional IQ and become more able to connect with people....

The necklace is jaw-dropping and would elicit a chorus of admiring looks when debuted at your next soiree. But how long would it take for the novelty to wear off only to be relegated to the confines of your jewelry drawer? Over the past decade, an abundance of psychology research has shown that experiences bring people more enjoyment longevity than material possessions. A purchase is generally done on a whim....

After reading this article, you’ll say “Why not?” and will go after your dreams. Here are 10 reasons why you should chase yourr dreams. 1. Develop a Sense of Empowerment The key to a healthy self-esteem is the ability to feel empowered. I am not talking about a power trip here; it’s all about believing in one’s ability to accomplish great things. In the willpower of the individual to reach and surpass their true potential....

—Wade Boggs 1. He supports you all the way. A supportive dad is one who recognizes your abilities, and believes that you can go further. He’s proud of you, he respects your rights as a person, and he is always there for you. 2. He makes time for the family. He may be extremely busy, but he never fails to participate in events where his family is involved. He tries to cook for the family on Sundays, and sometimes sets dinner dates on Fridays....

We live in a very structured world, filled with places we have to be, people we have to see, and meetings we must attend from 9 to 5. It’s easy to allow ourselves to become slaves to our routines, with little room left for fun or adventure. However, this is no way to live all of the time. Life should include adventure, fun, and getting outside of your comfort zones....

To some people these feelings are short-lived, self esteem returns and good days happen as often as the bad. Unfortunately, for other people, most days are insecure days. There are a few struggles only these kinds of insecure people will understand, and here are a few of them: 1.) You find embarrassing moments in front of random people unbearable Tripping over in public isn’t a big deal to most people....

Of course, like most things in life, too much gum chewing can cause problems. Excessive gum chewing can cause migraines in adolescents. However, numerous studies have linked moderate gum chewing to a host of surprising benefits. Here are ten surprising benefits of chomping on a stick of gum. 1. Chewing gum helps improve eating habits and manage weight A study out of Louisiana State University showed that people who chewed gum after eating lunch had less food cravings later in the day....

Here’s a look at 10 things you won’t find top performers dong. 1. They don’t only spend time on thinking and planning. Elite achievers are action-oriented. They spend time learning, and then go apply what they have learned. Underachievers do the opposite. They get caught up in analysis paralysis and don’t take action. If you want to be an elite achiever, start by creating a to-do list every day, and record the actions you take to get closer to your goals....

1. You sometimes procrastinate Being seen as the good girl, people believe that you always finish your projects on time or before the deadline. What they do not know is that, on occasion, you have been known to put off a project until the very last minute and a couple of times you almost had to ask your boss for an extension on a project. 2. You have received a bad grade before In school you were often labeled as the teacher’s pet and were known as the person that would always do whatever they could to receive extra credit....

2. How Much Fun You Have Alone Even though spending time with your friends is a lot of fun, sometimes spending time alone can be just as awesome. You can choose everything, from the television show, to the snacks and the drinks. Or you could read. Or you could bake – either way, the choice is yours! 3. Sometimes You Don’t Wake Up On Time, Because There Isn’t Anyone To Make You Get Up When you live alone you have to rely on yourself completely, which is extra hard when it comes to getting out of bed....

They don’t lie If respectable colleagues promise to come to work half an hour earlier, they do so. If they say they’ll back up a sick colleague, they do just that. If they claim they’ll finish this task by 5pm, the task is finished by this time. We all lie. Some people lie more, some less. Getting rid of this habit at all seems impossible as it would be very hard to live in this world....

Want to build positive relationships? Then make sure not to commit the following 10 things that disrupt relationships: Here are some classic posts on dealing with people which you should check out: 9 Helpful Tips To Deal With Negative People 9 Ways To Manage People Who Bother You 5 Keys to Building Networks Over Time 9 Useful Strategies To Deal With Difficult People At Work Let’s work hard to build more meaningful relationships in 2011!...

1. The Russian Smile Holds Great Meaning and Significance: In Russia, a smile is something absolutely personal. It is not acceptable to smile at strangers. A shopkeeper or a salesperson will always be found with an absent smile. They only smile at people that they like or want to be friends with, but even then without showing their teeth, which is considered improper. A smiling person is considered to be in a really good mood, and if someone dares to smile without any good reason, they are considered suspicious....

Let’s face it, in the 21st century, gentlemen are becoming harder and harder to find. Or perhaps the definition of what makes a gentleman a gentleman is changing and evolving with the times, rather than remaining rooted in older principles and traditions. So what makes a gentleman? And how easy is it to actually become one? Well, we’ve racked our brains and come up with 10 essential things you need to do on a regular basis that will make you a gentleman and will actually have a positive effect on your life....

Want to know how to begin your day? We’ve compiled some of the best things to do and remind yourself of to make sure you begin your day on the right note and keep having a great, bright, and positive day. 1. Remember that it’s a brand new day Upon waking up, a positive way to begin your day is to simply acknowledge the fact that this is a brand new day, unlike any you will ever have again or will have ever had previously....

1. I am reckless for a reason Why does your teen ignore your warnings about scary skateboarding dares, smoking, sex, drugs and drinking? What is really happening here is that the teen’s part of the brain which controls rational decisions, the prefrontal cortex, is not yet fully developed. The thrill seeking part of the brain, the amygdala, is still in control. That means risk- taking and reckless behavior is still enormously attractive for the teen While parents will want to make sure that their children are aware of certain limits and mortal dangers, that is no reason not to let them try out new things and take certain risks....

My schedule is active, yet I am not stressed or over worked. I get a great deal done because of my time management skills. These skills were not acquired overnight. It took time, study, and an objective awareness of my usage of time that led to a more organized, practical, and easy way of managing our household and my time. I want to share my tips with fellow parents so you can best optimize your time and in turn get more quality time with your family in the long run....