If online learning sounds good to you, why not check out these five courses from Coursera, a hub connecting you with the best online courses provided by world-renowned universities and training organizations. Learning How To Learn: Powerful Mental Tools To Help You Master Tough Subjects Rating: 4.8 stars out of 5 This course will teach you how to learn. Why is this so important? Well, before you can hope to expand your knowledge in any domain, it’s useful to understand exactly how your brain picks up, stores and makes sense of new information....

In 3001: The Final Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke, the human race develops a brain enhancement device called the BrainCap. This cap is similar to the NZT pill in the hit movie Limitless, based on Alan Glynn’s best-selling novel The Dark Fields. Although these are fictional brain augmentations, I have no doubt they will one day become reality allowing us the ability to maximize the use of our brain. With that said, we do have enhancements available similar to NZT....

Multitasking has become such a fundamental part of being a functioning person in today’s society that it is now all too common. Having been popularized not only in the workplace but in our daily lives, it can be easy to become lost in the fray of action. Though some people may have their gripes with the idea of multitasking as a way of life, the fact of the matter is, that sooner or later we will all have to make a place for it in our lives -if for no other reason than to keep up with our peers and societal demands....

No wonder I’ve been feeling bad! Our thoughts really do create our reality, so by choosing different thoughts, we can actually shift from bummed to happy pretty quickly. Here are my favorite five questions that consistently boost my happiness and they’ll increase yours too. 1. What do I enjoy about this moment? Finding Joy: Asking this question requires us to notice what’s happening in the moment, and discover what we most enjoy about it....

It Prepares You for How Much Work Is Involved It’ll Teach You What to Look for in a Cofounder It’ll Show You How Flexible Your Ideas Need to Be It’ll Teach You the Importance of Passion It’ll Show You How Little You Know About Money 5 Reasons to Create Your First Startup – [Particletree]

1. You discover deep cuts This is the most obvious reason to listen to full albums – and yet one that is often severely underrated. For the uninitiated a “deep cut” is a track that appears deep within the record. In the days when vinyl was king, the singles would often fall at the beginning of a side and thus as the needle moved closer towards the center of the vinyl, you’d find yourself listening to deeper tracks....

Fortunately for me, the process of running a marathon was much more mentally trying than quitting smoking and so the process was a little lost on me. Nights out were replaced with early nights in with a book to read; foods that would be enjoyable with a cigarette were replaced with high protein diets and carbohydrate loading. For me, smoking was phased out in the most natural way possible. For my Mum, however, the struggle through the quitting process has been a little different and has taught me a thing or two about how to motivate yourself to quit....

As evidenced by Rand’s quote above, a healthy sense of belief in oneself can go a long way in making you into a confident person. Belief and confidence are like the chicken and the egg, inextricably linked in such a way that it doesn’t really matter which one came first because they are both essential to the other’s existence. When building confidence, we must believe, and to believe we must be confident that what we believe is right....

But what is available to women if they choose not to use HRT? What other options are there? Jane is not alone in her quest for alternative therapies for relieving menopause symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. While anti-depressants, painkillers and sleeping pills may be prescribed for various complaints associated with the menopause, these are only short-term solutions. They are only addressing the symptoms; the true root cause of hormonal imbalance is not being addressed....

1. They don’t get it, and you can’t expect them to Aside from your very closest friends, the others won’t pick sides. And honestly, they shouldn’t have to. No matter how much of an injustice your ex inflicted on you, your mutual friends simply aren’t close enough to the situation to be expected to cut your ex off. It’s not worth it for them to actively shun him, because doing that is awkward....

A Laptop A Digital Camera A Knife (for utility purposes, silly) A Stored Value Card (in lieu of credit card) A USB (or VoIP) headset Like I say, the explanations make this an interesting and useful list. Five Things to Bring to College – [Financial Aid Podcast]

In this list, we are going to analyze five simple tips that can surely change the mood of a wedding session, as well as improving the final quality of the photos taken. 1.) Getting your agenda in place is a lifesaver Many people tend to neglect how much time it takes to prepare for a wedding. Even if when you acknowledge that brides need extra time for makeup and hair, the unexpected elements add that stress factor to the event....

If you’ve been working on a review collection strategy, you should have a growing archive of good reviews to draw customers to your business. However, even the best businesses have to deal with negative feedback. Poor reviews push your site down in search rankings and hurt your reputation among customers, but these five tactics can help your business recover when it takes a hit. Acknowledge the Problem Sometimes you have to admit a negative review is deserved....

1. Find out what freebies are offered Since you’re paying for your health insurance, nothing is truly “free,” but there are likely perks that you won’t have to pay extra for. Many preventative healthcare services, like screenings and tests, are available thanks to the Affordable Care Act. There are additional freebies for women and children as well. Be sure to ask about any freebies that your business may have to offer....

1. Prepare A Budget And Plan This will be the key element in understanding what you want your marketing efforts to look like. Having a solid budget will give you accountability as you begin brainstorming your marketing schematics. Remember you don’t have to spend tons of money to show you are professional. Whether you are a small business, or Fortune 500 company, I can guarantee that with proper financial preparation you will be successful....

Here are five ways to tell your ego, you are the one running the show: 1. Say thank you. By thanking the voice in your head, you aren’t fuelling its fire. The more loving kindness you give to the ego, the more it begins to dissolve. You can thank the ego and let it know, you are taking it from here. The more you try to fight the ego by telling it to ‘shut up’ or ‘piss off,’ the louder the voice becomes....

Have a Support System Because diabetes can take a toll on many aspects of one’s life, it’s important to have a strong support network to lean on from time to time. While it’s always good to have in-person support, more and more people are turning to online sites to meet others who share their problems. One site that has become popular this year is UpWell, a one-stop-shop that brings together various services, tools, and education focusing on chronic conditions such as diabetes....

1. Declutter One of the biggest deterrents to prospective buyers are cluttered and unorganized bathrooms. Buyers want to visualize themselves in your home—whether it’s getting ready in the morning or settling into a hot bath after a long day — and it’s hard to do so when the space is cluttered. Personal toiletries everywhere are not only distracting, but they can make prospective buyers feel like they’re intruding on your personal space....

1. Carrie Green: Female Entrepreneur Association Carrie Green – Female Entrepreneur Association After building her own global mobile phone unlocking business to help her get through her law degree, Carrie Green realized that she wanted to continue down an entrepreneurial path. The isolation that she felt as an online entrepreneur inspired her to reach out to women looking to build their own business. A few years later, the Female Entrepreneur Association was alive and kicking!...