1. Not taking action on your dreams. Most of us had dreams when we were kids. But as we got older, reality hits and tends to drown out the vision of what we really wanted in the first place. Think about this: there are many, many people in the world who are making their dreams come true. So why not you? You should be one of them. 2. Letting excuses or people derail you from your dreams....

You turn off the light and take a breath. Finally! You wait for the sleep to settle over you. It doesn’t. Instead of the desperately needed shut-eye, thoughts of the credit card debt you still haven’t paid off begin to nudge your mind. You roll onto your stomach. You mull over the rumors of upcoming layoffs at work. You flip over your pillow. Those bad headaches you keep getting–could they be a symptom of something worse?...

1. Eliminate permanent sweat stains 2. Vaseline prevents messy self-manicures 3. Use a spoon for an easy winged eyeliner guide 4. Make lips pop by using a highlighter pencil/cream 5. Cool down sunburns with frozen aloe vera gel 6. Make your lips look plump with this shimmer trick 7. Clean up your self-tanner mistakes with baking soda 8. No more clumpy mascara! 9. Prevent shoe blisters with gel deodorant 10. Easily paint french tips using a rubber band 11....

I want you to have a thriving year. That kind of happiness and productivity takes work, and you don’t want to waste time reading books that are generic and don’t give you the kind of information you are looking for. But this is a list of tried and true classics. I once heard someone say that it is better to study a masters’ work over and over again rather than study many novices’ work, which I really like in this context....

Deadlines are the chronological equivalent of a budget. By setting aside a portion of time to complete a task, goal or project in advance you avoid over-spending. Deadlines can be helpful but they can also be a source of frustration if set improperly. Here are some tips for making deadlines work: Featured photo credit: Estée Janssens via unsplash.com

If you search the web as I have, you’re bound to find several answers. Answers like focus on long-term happiness, tap into your full potential, discover your purpose, foster good relationships, and so on. The deeper you dig, the more you’re likely to find. Those are all great ideas, but they’re also vague and directionless. If we’re searching for how to live a fulfilling life, we need more than answers....

When we read a book, we step into someone else’s shoes, see the world through someone else’s eyes, and visit places we might never otherwise go, whether a tiny village in India or the green fields of Narnia. Books teach us about love, heartbreak, friendship, war, social injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit. Here are 25 must read books especially for novel lovers, and you should read them at least once in your life:...

The first tip involves taking note of the time of day you’re most productive and then tackling the thing on your to-do list that you hate doing the most. This way, you’ll get that to-do completed as fast as possible so you can get more done once the task you usually put off is out of the way. It’s also important to realize that while communication with clients and associates is important, it can also get in the way....

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When you’re reading this article, just make sure to keep an open mind. Just because you don’t consider yourself as a spiritual person doesn’t doesn’t mean you can’t effectively apply these principles. I’ve seen it work to increase sport performance, aid in business success and now, help you with your dating life. By the end of this article, you’ll learn the following: The secret behind becoming more attractive to those you would like to potentially date How to step out of social conditioning and actually stop caring what other people think How to use the power of silence to your advantage during interactions with women in order to make your interactions more enjoyable for everyone...

Geothermal heating draws upon the steady temperatures found at a specific depth in the earth. The technology to reach these depths is fairly straightforward. It’s how the air is brought into the home that is more advanced. While it’s cost-heavy to install geothermal, it pays for itself over time and keeps the home comfortable without relying on fossil fuels. What is a Geothermal Heat Pump? Image via Flickr by Bryn Pinzgauer A geothermal heat pump works by circulating an antifreeze solution through pipes buried in the ground, then drawn into the home for cooling and heating....

BestBackups.com is a review site for online backup providers, with almost 50 providers reviewed now. Lifehack Partner When was the last time you made a backup of your hard drive? Take a moment to think about everything you are at risk of losing. Taking a quick look through the contents of my computer’s hard drive, I saw things like pictures, videos, tax information and receipts for online purchases, all of the software I’ve downloaded and configured....

You love enjoying a nice dish, and want to start the good habit in life, cooking. Does it really need to be that tough? Absolutely not. Take a look in your kitchen for slow cooker. This handy all-in-one cooking appliance can be used in many recipes, and produce delicious meals without effort. It’s basically made for the people who don’t want to spend hours in kitchen. First thing that comes to mind when you think about slow cooker – a soup....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! When you forget someone’s name, say “What was your name again?” They’ll respond with their first name, albeit somewhat hurt that you forgot. Then emphatically reply, “No, no, your last name.” Much relieved, they’ll happily oblige. You now have their first and last name without insulting them. Works every time. (Haven’t we all.) Remembering people’s names is crucial if you want to build strong relationships in life....

Your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over. To be completely honest, we’re sick of your whining, your complaining, your anger, your victim mentality and your inability to see that your current attitude (not some historical event) is your biggest problem. We’re also sick of you blaming your (current) bad behaviour on your parents. What’s standing between you and success right now is YOU. Not your folks, not your history… you....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Remember that rules – even productivity rules – are made to be broken. How to Break All the Rules

No matter where you live, there are plenty of things to do without spending money. From amazing places with breathtaking views, to sports and activities that can keep you entertained, to the joy of learning, building, and exploring new things, here’s a list of 31 meaningful things you can do instead of spending money. And many, many more. Just remember that the simple things in that matter. And often times, those simple things are free....

1. De-Pill Your Clothing Using A Razor. After you’ve run a razor over your clothing, use tape to pick off any left overs. 2. Sew On A Button. It’s that easy! 3. A Tie Is A Man’s Jewellery. You don’t need a lot of ties, just a few different ways to tie it. 4. Use A Sharpie To Cover Bleach Stains. Blot out the bleach instantly. 5. Use a Hair Straighteners As a Collar Iron....

That’s not necessarily a bad thing: for example, I’m all excited about the possibility of having all of my most important data available on the go. I mean, what’s the point of having only desktop-available data? What happens if I travel and need to send an important attachment? Or what if I’m visiting a friend and want to show him some pictures of my dog? Shouldn’t it be perfectly normal for me to be able to do this?...