Now that he’s learned to walk, talk, and express his wealth of opinions, I don’t get to choose as often. He knows what he wants and when he wants it. Should I stand in the way, he’s the first to let me know. But when the clouds roll in, the sky opens up, and the rain starts to fall, things get more difficult. Not quite able to understand why he can’t go outside in the rain, and more than a little upset about it, it takes more than his blocks and an Elmo board book to make up for the fact that we won’t be going to the playground when a thunder storm is overhead....

Here are a few tips on keeping your cash flow where it needs to be for business security. 1. Offer Early Payment Discounts Incentivize your clients by giving them a discount for early payment. An acceptable discount is 2% but up to 5% may be worth the slight revenue reduction. Your customers, whether individuals or other businesses, like to save money too. Give them a reason to pay you right away and reduce the risk of late or missed payments that cause a dip in your cash flow....

When Mike taught me this formula, we were specifically talking about how to best utilize social media to develop and create awareness around my brand, but this formula is a great guide for face-to-face networking and nurturing productive relationships in general. 70 When building relationships face to face or via social media you want people to see you a trusted resource. So, make sure 70% of your interactions or their exposure to you is you being just that – a resource....

Humans are social beings at heart, and EI understands this by helping us to see the best in others as well as ourselves. This can prepare you for managing any difficult situations that come your way. Investing in your EI therefore ensures longer term success in all aspects of your life. The good news is that EI can be learned no matter how old or young you are, and putting it into practice is completely up to you....

Call me crazy. Some people get super freaked out about job interviews. I love them, because not only are they a great way to convince companies to hire you, but they are also a great way for you to learn about them. This requires preparing for all sorts of interview questions. In my professional career, I believe I have attended more than 75 interviews as a candidate. This includes in-person interviews at a placement exchange or on campus....

You grasp many life lessons only after making a mistake and realizing, “Oh crap. I wish I’d done something very different.” For some lessons, that’s not that big of a deal. In other areas, you’d be a lot better off if you could get started working to counteract the problem before it happens. Here are eight of these life lessons you should consider addressing now, while you don’t need to:...

When you are emotionally intelligent, not only can you understand people better, but you can relate to them on a deeper level. They also inherently like you because they feel like you understand them. Good EI leads to better relationships, promotions, and more customers in business because you communicate on the primary level of emotions – where all human actions begin. Cultivating EI takes practice, but by adopting the proper beliefs and mindsets, you can reap the benefits....

When communicating through an email, you should understand the functionality of the message you are sending. It is important to know that a formal email should be directed at initiating something thoughtful rather than starting out with words and presenting a message that is thoughtless. A formal email should be effective and thoughtful enough to start or build a working relationship. Your choice of words can sound rich and evocative enough to get you the response you desire or can be tactless and empty enough to get you the silence or the response you detest....

1. Children are not turning their brains on. If you allow a kid to play with her phone, computer games or tablet all day long, what happens? The child will not get enough exercise. Physical exercise is not only good for building muscles but also essential for turning our brains on. This applies especially to children, as outlined by Dr. John Ratey of Harvard Medical School, in his famous book, Spark....

1. Deodorant replacement Next time you forget your deodorant, don’t panic! You can actually use rubbing alcohol instead. The alcohol kills bacteria under your armpits which are the source of body odor. Just don’t use this as a permanent solution – rubbing alcohol can harm the skin if used for long periods of time. 2. Homemade cooling pad Alcohol has a lower freezing point. When you put it in the freezer, it simply turns into a cold, thick liquid....

It was not a complete success. Here are some of things I wish I’d known before starting that first management job. 1. Theory isn’t the same as practice My MBA taught me a cartload of theoretical techniques for managing people, most of which turned out to be a load of rubbish when I tried to implement them! It’s one of the reasons that people with MBA’s have a bad reputation in some quarters....

This infographic targets those who want a fresh start with their health in the new year, but doing things to look and feel your best should be done all year long. If you’re someone who works at a computer all day long, keeping your eyes healthy is an everyday task. The infographic suggests that you rest your eyes once every 20 minutes for 20 seconds. This is a great way to help prevent eye strain....

8 Tricks to Be More Confident for Your Interview Use Power Postures We all know that our minds control our actions and our movements. But did you know you can actually use your body to trick your mind into feeling a certain way? Slouching or slumping and crossing your arms are all examples of closed off postures, and when we feel small, we tend to exhibit these poses. If you spend a little time opening yourself up and exhibiting the postures of the confident, you can build a sense of assurance just by your actions....

That being said, I intend to honor your soul by giving you the wisdom you deserve as you read this article and learn about 9 of the most awesome strategies I’ve discovered for living a more energized life. Let’s start by defining what it means to live a more energized life. I attended an incredible and life transformational program in January called ULTIMATUM. It was led by a wizardly man named Donny Epstein, who I feel defined energy best as, “Energy is the context to all content....

1. Gain the Ability to Stay Centered Extreme sports can push you to your physical and mental limits. When this happens, it’s easy to lose your cool, but that can lead to potentially dangerous mistakes. Individuals who regularly perform feats such as jumping out of an airplane actually change the chemical makeup of their mind. When this happens, you become more capable of staying calm and centered during stressful situations. In other words, extreme sports can make the rest of your life easy to manage....

1. They Treat Their Job As A Hobby Most people who want to start a home business are looking for an escape of the daily grind. Of course the idea is awesome, but you need to keep in mind that a home business still takes a lot of work. If you are going to treat your home based business as a hobby, then you might as well keep your day job, because you won’t be making a lot of money to cover your bills....

1. You Can Target Specific Parts of the Body Spot reduction is a lie. One argument for an exercise like sit-ups is that it will burn the fat on your hands, back, and legs. No matter how much of one exercise that is done, there is no way to target just one single portion of the body. 2. All Calories Are the Same Yes, “calorie” is a unit of measurement, but not all calorie sources will have the same effect on weight....

1. Honesty The first quality that a man should have is the ‘honesty.’ It is what that no women can sacrifice. When I use the word ‘honest’; that’s being honest about each and everything. For instance, if your spouse asks ‘do you like my hair,’ then the answer should be ‘yeah, I like it, but I would love it when it becomes a little longer.’ When you share small things honestly, then it will create your reputation of being honest and the level of respect and trust raises in a woman’s eyes’....

From being committed to being willing to discuss problems, check out 9 qualities that make him not only a good boyfriend, but a good husband you would be happy to commit to. 1. He Is Willing To Address Relationship Problems A long-term relationship will struggle if your partner can’t tell when something is wrong. In a healthy relationship, problems will be brought up by both partners and they will be willing to discuss the problems without becoming angry or sad....

If you had a bad day, consider these things to help pick yourself up and keep moving toward a full life. 1. No One Promised Life Would Be Perfect Don’t condition your happiness on meeting every expectation you set for yourself. Setting goals is key to life. That’s the only way we move toward the kind of life we really want. However, if you’re having a bad day, goals can feel unattainable and challenges insurmountable....