1. Take a Break and Go Back to it Later If you’ve been staring at a blank screen for hours, sometimes all it takes to get the words flowing again is to step back for a bit and take a break. Go run that errand that needs to get done, make yourself a cup of coffee, watch a television show, go for a run — do anything that takes your mind off writing for a short while....

Well, it’s all over now. Let’s declutter your home, and see it as a challenge. Declutter 10 things in 10 weeks. 1. Throw away 10 things decluttering your kitchen First, you need to put all of the cutlery back to its place, as well as other utensils. Kitchen appliances that are not used very often should be put away. Grab a bin and throw away all the rubbish (papers, damaged cutlery, etc....

1. Be yourself. I know, you’ve heard it a million times, but this is the foundation of making the most out of life. You are unique. There is no one like you. You cannot live comparing yourself to others or to a mainstream ideal. Be you and give the world the gift of your particular expression, views, and creativity. 2. Be a spiritual cosmonaut. Most of experience and reality is defined by the lens we perceive with....

The point is that creativity, like everything else in life has ebbs and flows. Unfortunately, sometimes you need to boost your creativity to meet a deadline, complete a project, etc. It’s times like these you’ll end up banging your head against a wall, as pressure mounts and time plows on. I don’t want to see you hurt yourself, so here are a few ways to get those juicy creatives back on track and raring to go....

1. Make time for your friends. Next time one of your friends calls you and wants to do something, say yes. Spending time together will bring your relationship back from the brink. 2. Send a thoughtful gift. If your relationship is already on the rocks, you’ll need to do something that requires a little effort. The easiest way show someone you care is a thoughtful gift. It shows someone you took time out of your busy life to do something nice for them....

Here’s what you need to know about staying warm at home: 1. Block the Wind Blocking wind is the first step to getting warm, as Winter drafts can drop the temperature by up to 100% or more. If you live in a structure, this means making sure your doors and windows are sealed to prevent air leaks. The same applies to vehicle dwellers. Check for air leaks around any door, and seal any window cracks....

101 New Uses For Everyday Things – [RealSimple]

That’s why it’s essential that we are equipped with the right apps, so that we can monitor and run our business no matter where life may take us. Here are 11 of our favorite apps to manage your business on the go. #1: KPI Alerts A must-have tool to monitor the metrics that matter to your businesses as the app delivers the KPIs, trends and alerts that you depend on the most regardless of your location....

1. Plan it Out To begin, write out a list of things to consider, including how long it will take for certain projects, such as packing, to be completed, whether professional help is required, how many services, such as telephone or cable, will be affected by the move, and anything else that may need attention before a single box is packed. 2. Start Early Be sure to begin the moving process a couple of months before the move actually happens....

1. Under-training: You need to train enough to get the results you are looking for. Training once a week will not lead to significant results. You need to consistently train at least three times a week. 2. Overtraining: Training too much is as bad as not training enough, if not worse. Your muscles need to recover in-between workouts. If you don’t let your body recover you will not see great results, as it’s when your body is recovering from exercise that your muscles and nervous system are growing stronger....

1. Get Your Passport This one’s pretty obvious, but you can’t leave your country or enter another country without your passport. You’ll need to double check the expiration date, too. Make copies of it just in case it gets lost and also have a digital backup saved either online or on your laptop to cover all of your bases with ensuring you have the proper documentation readily available. 2. Make Sure You Have the Right Visa Your passport won’t be enough to get you into every country....

1. First and foremost, some worrying is okay There are some things in life worth worrying about. Parents with kids can attest to this. When you see your child wipe out on a bike, the worry flag goes up. That’s totally okay. Parents are hard wired to worry about things like that. If your loved one is in surgery or giving birth, you’re going to pace the waiting room waiting for news....

For some, the thought of getting into mountains of debt and delaying earning for on average 5-6 years (college + university), sometimes longer, is enough to put them off going to university. On average, graduates are now leaving with £44,000 of debt, which is a foreboding figure. For others, the opportunity of university could never have become a reality due to social, financial, criminal, or educational issues. What we are providing in the list below are 12 completely different and varied professions which you do not formally need a degree to get into....

The sheer scope of social media is staggering, and it can be quite difficult to use it effectively in the pursuit of multiple goals. Fortunately for business owners, there is now a wealth of social media tools that can be used to manage your marketing and get the most from its individual platforms. There are options suitable for all levels of experience and knowledge, including the following: Basic Tools 1....

The child playing violin in his teacher’s funeral, whom helped him escape poverty and violence through music A Russian soldier playing an abandoned piano in Chechnya in 1994 Image credits: drugoi.livejournal.com Young man just found out his brother was killed Image credits: Nhat V. Meyer A firefighter gives water to a koala Image credits: abc.net.au Solider reuniting with her daughter after her service Image credits: Louie Favorite Man Falling from the World Trade Center on 9/11, or known as the “The Fallen Man” Image credits: Richard Drew /AP...

Current Affairs: Newsweek – Newsweek is a great source for individuals looking for news, opinion pieces, and interviews on subjects from around the world with a liberal perspective. This has been a magazine that has been around for over 81 years and was recently acquired by IBT Media. From Michele Bachmann’s eyes to the 2004 Steve Jobs and the iPod cover, the covers of Newsweek certainly are an interesting part of their publication as well....

How much caffeine is too much? The maximum intake (or upward daily recommended intake) of caffeine for adults over the age of 18 years old is up to 400 milligrams, which is about the equivalent of 4 cups of coffee, give or take since most coffees contain around 90 milligrams per 8-ounce cup. However, caffeine isn’t only found in coffee. There are other sources of caffeine in both food, beverages, and over the counter drugs that you should be aware of....

12 Tips for Creating Better Presentations – [Microsoft.com] Sound about right? If so, I’ve got good news for you! Creating professional, unique presentations can be much easier than you might think. This article will help you find the right tools to get exactly the presentation you want. We’ll look at three components of creating effective presentations, and provide timesaving tips to help send your presentation off in style…

Antioxidants are chemical compounds often found naturally in food, which, once consumed, negate the effects of free radicals in the human body. This is an important process because wherever an excess of free radicals accumulates, it can damage your DNA — which in turn can contribute to cancer growth. The result of free radical accumulation is called “oxidative stress,” and is associated with a number of other diseases as well, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s....

1. Browsing Along A Streamline – All In A Day You are on a daily ritual of getting to work, starting with a morning dose of ‘Facebook’. By lunchtime all is captured on Instagram and before the end of the day, ‘tweets’ are on a ‘get set.’ 2. The Real Picture We all have encountered the real picture at some stage. The best way forward is to review all options that are available and shortlist them from a real, live experiences....