1. You believe in “no pain, no gain.” Many people swear by this old saying. And, while it may work like a charm for some folks, it actually discourages most people. We convince ourselves that we have to struggle and suffer in order to be who we want to be. The most common example of this is in the dieting world. For example, a woman will relentlessly tire herself out at the gym, hoping to fit into a smaller dress for an upcoming event....

1. You’ll be more productive throughout the day. Research has shown that taking short breaks throughout the day can make you more productive. It snaps you out of your intense concentration and gives your brain a well-deserved rest. If you work in front of a computer all day (as most of us do nowadays), taking a short break will also give your eyes a rest from the glare of your monitor....

What happens at the beginning might have no relevance at the end Baseball season is 162 games long, twice as long as that of hockey and basketball, which both clock in at second longest at 81 games each. Over the years, there have been countless instances of teams who struggled in the beginning only to turn it around and win later. It’s like life in that way. It doesn’t always matter where you come from, but it matters where you go....

I’m sure many of you are in similar situations. Sure, getting organized is nice and your parents always made you clean your room, but who has time for that now? Well here’s the truth: you don’t have enough time to get organized because you aren’t organized! Health and Organization As it seems to be with everything that’s difficult, living an organized lifestyle can improve your health. Psychologists are saying that being organized can have a ton of health benefits....

1. Incorporate lanterns into your design. You can use put candles inside or (as shown below) fill them with ornaments and lights for extra holiday spirit. 2. Embrace different color schemes. Holiday decorating isn’t restricted to just red and green. Try out different color schemes that are still festive but refreshingly unique. 3. Make a banner for your fireplace. You can use paper or fabric, but making a simple banner to hang over your mantel adds a special homemade touch....

For some reason, the standard of work quality and results have dropped drastically worldwide: few of us are giving our best at the things that are so fundamentally important in life. Why have we become so lazy? I’d really love to know the answer to this—it seems as though the only people who are giving their best and working truly hard are those developers of products and apps that are destined to make us lazier....

The following language learning apps are the top recommended apps for your language learning needs: 1. Duolingo Duolingo is a very successful app that merged gamification and language learning. According to Expanded Ramblings, the app now counts with 300 million users. Duolingo offers a unique concept, an easy-to-use app and is a great app to accompany your language acquisition journey. The courses are created by native speakers, so this is not data or algorithm-based....

1. Yes, You Can Still Breastfeed Safely The number one thing many moms with breast implants want to know is if they can breastfeed at all. The short answer is yes! There’s still a good chance that you will still be able to breastfeed even if you’ve had breast augmentation, and your milk should be safe for your baby. If your implants are saline-based, there are no dangers if saline water mixes with your breast milk....

By 2025, 50% of the world’s biggest companies will be based in emerging markets. This is up by 10 folds from only 5% in 2000. CareerBuilder.com’s hiring forecast showed that 39 percent of U.S. employers said, they plan to hire bilingual candidates, and half said that if they had two equally qualified candidates, they would be more inclined to hire the bilingual one. What’s more, salary bonuses vary depending on which languages you’re able to speak....

We have hundreds of cognitive biases, and some keep us from achieving our full potential. Psychologists have been researching them for decades. Here are some of the biases that could be holding you back: 1. The Current Moment Bias This bias feeds the immediate gratification effect. We would much rather have pleasure now and save pain for later. If you have ever indulged in unhealthy food choices while trying hard to lose weight, or tend to overspend money instead of saving for the future, you have been victim of the current moment bias....

What makes some people more prone to sunburns? The body directs melanin to areas of the skin which is hit by UV rays. Melanin protects the skin from the damaging effects of UV rays. People with more melanin (who are darker) have more protection. They also have a lesser tendency to get sun burns compared to people with lighter skin (with lesser melanin). Why do I have to take care of sunburns quickly?...

In the world of professional networking, the “fishes” could be found on LinkedIn. According to Statista, LinkedIn has 396 million users as of Q3 of 2015. Now THAT is a huge fishing pond. But also because of that, LinkedIn is becoming saturated with template InMails and Nigerian scams. I lost count of the number of times I was told to inherit a billion dollar from some government officials in a third world country– and not forgetting the messages from connections, notifications from groups and random invitations from strangers....

1. Put the end in sight. Outlining is a dirty word for a lot of people. But having some method of planning the end result of your writing is absolutely necessary, and outlining can be an easy approach. Personally, I got away from outlining anything shorter than 1,500 words a long time ago. Instead, when I add a new writing project to my task list, I make a couple of notes about it:...

1. What was the best thing that happened to me today? What was it that made you particularly proud, happy or grateful? Was there a moment of joy or accomplishment? Relive the feeling for an instant. We want more of those moments in our lives so let’s just think about something really positive and build on that. Too often we take good things for granted. We should enjoy them and be grateful....

I had a period of time in my mid 20s where I found myself stressed and frustrated when I would arrive at work. When I took a step back, I realized the root of my stress and frustration were things that were happening between the time I woke up and arrived to work. I made one specific change that significantly changed my mornings moving forward. Since that time, I have tried to be very intentional with my morning routine and as a parent, the morning routines of my children....

1. DIY Projects Besides exercising and spending more time with family and friends, there are other ways of letting off steam after a long work week. Why not try your hand at home projects such as cooking, carpentry, sewing, etc. Do-it-yourself projects are an opportunity to utilize those natural skills from childhood that you did not explore upon becoming an adult. If you have a family dog, treat your furry friend to a homemade meal once in a while....

There are numerous reasons why some husbands cringe and panic when the subject of romance is broached. Some of which is due to the pressure of meeting expectations and not disappointing their spouses. However, let me clarify who I had in mind when I wrote this article – So dear husbands, you can become a master in romance and here’s why you should. First, you should know that “little things mean the world to women”....

Making these connections isn’t just a matter of seeking out people who you think can be useful to you. Building a network is just as much about helping out the people you connect with as it is finding solutions for your own problems. Furthermore, your efforts to connect with others will be far more enjoyable if you seek out people with whom you actually want to have some sort of relationship or friendship....

Countries like Iraq, Syria, and North Korea have dismal healthcare systems thanks to war and poverty, but few tourists make plan to visit those countries. But tourists should in fact be leery of many popular tourist destinations and their health risks. Here are five places where tourists should take particular care of their health, both in preventing illnesses and in ensuring proper treatment when ill. 1. Mexico Traveler’s diarrhea is nicknamed “Montezuma’s revenge” for a reason....