1. Computer Screen Savers Save Energy For decades, computer manufacturers have led us to believe that their screen saver modes saved energy. However, the colorful displays take power to run just like any other program. To really save energy, disable the screen saver and set your computer to enter sleep mode after 10 to 15 minutes of inactivity. As a further energy-saving measure, set your monitor to turn off at the same interval....

In this post, we’ll look at five great perks for employees that every forward-thinking entrepreneur should offer to their team to ensure they attract and retain the best team members. 1. A Gym Membership Reducing sickness in the office is something that businesses have been struggling with for years. But the simple fact is that fit and healthy employees tend to be happier and less likely to take time off than their less energetic counterparts....

Metolius Wood Grips Training Board Rock climbing is by far one of the most awesome ways you can add some adventure into your life, but all rock climbers need to start somewhere, and chances are there’s a rock climbing gym located somewhere near you. Rock climbing lessons can be damned expensive, though, so adding something to your living room that can help you train is key. Check out the Metolius Wood Grips Training Board....

Here are some benefits that those dating someone from a different nationality enjoy. 1. They get to experience the best of both worlds. Celebrating holidays and traditions from both countries allows these couples to be more open-minded and cultured. Understanding the stories behind a country’s special days is important to understanding another culture as a whole. And let us not forget the food that is guaranteed to play a role in the relationship, as well as the ability to share with one another favorite comfort foods from home....

1. It is ok not to be nice in the name of self-preservation. If you are protecting yourself from harm and making sure that your sense of being stays intact, then it is definitely ok not to be nice. If you are a person who can only embark on a relationship that you know is going to be deep, then be true to this part of yourself. If you feel, for example, that someone is being frivolous and not taking your relationship with them seriously, then I say go ahead and be as mean as you like....

Meditation assists a great deal in battling the daily grind, and while I highly suggest making it a regular practice, not all of us are at that point in our lives. However, there are other smaller techniques we can utilize to battle the overwhelming feeling we get when the stress is getting the best of us. Keep in mind that all of the following can be done on the spot in an instant to help put you in a more relaxed state....

At its simplest, self-care is defined as any action you take that helps take care of yourself, whether it’s reducing stress or otherwise improving your mental and physical well-being. Making a habit of self-care allows us to be more fully in touch and engaged with our lives. In the process, we undergo improvements in our physical and mental well-being, our relationships, and even our income. It’s normal to feel resistance to self-care if you’re new to the concept....

In life there are leaders, and there are followers. The distinction is rather obvious. There is also a difference between a follower and a pushover. A follower is content with their position and can still make decisions for themselves, whereas a pushover knows they’re simply “falling into line” and can become rather annoyed in doing so. A follower respects the direction of their leader, but a pushover goes with the flow to avoid confrontation, hate, and attention....

But the stressful part does not stop there. On the other side of choosing your vacation destination is making sure that you have the money to spend for your trip, and enough money left in your bank account after your vacation. Nobody wants a week of paradise followed by a week of drought when you are back to the real world. And neither would you want to be skimpy and make drastic changes to your lifestyle before your vacation....

1. Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff The roadie is puking in the bathroom after accidentally taking a bunch of meth that he thought was cocaine (A surprisingly common mistake!), the bass player just hooked up with a chick who probably has chlamydia (Or at least local punk Crusty Pete says so) and the rest of the band is sitting at the bar laughing at the rhythm guitarists antics (Hey man, Johnny is hilarious when he’s drunk!...

You are clingy. Sorry to say it, but this is the number one thing that is affecting your relationships. We all know what it’s like to have someone cling to everything you do. At first it can be considered cute. The other person might think you really like them and really enjoy spending time with them. BUT eventually it gets to be too much. Being clingy can lead to the exact opposite of what you are going for....

As one of its earliest adopters, I must say I enjoy being there, at least for now. It may be just the novelty or the fact that it’s still comfortably not crowded. But it’s also a fact that the entire launch was pretty impressive. So impressive, that I thought it would be fun to isolate at least 5 things everyone can learn form Google+ launch. 1. Keep Your Innovation Circles Running By far the most impressive and striking addition of Google+ is the “Circles” feature....

But how can you forge a strong connection with your children when you are busy? Fortunately, you don’t need to plan some overpriced and annoying trip to Disney World to stay connected. Here are some easy ways to show how much you value your kid. Turn off the Car Radio and other distractions If you commute a lot, you almost certainly listen to the radio or a podcast. And you may continue to do that out of habit if you are driving your child to soccer practice or school....

It is no secret that every writer goes through times like the ones mentioned above. When it happens to you, though, it can feel like the most difficult mountain to overcome. Here are 5 tips to help you find inspiration for writing: Take your Time: Don’t rush yourself to produce anything. Allow yourself to work at a slow pace, reading over what you have so far every once in a while....

The true meaning of Halloween was lost to me at the time though. The name Halloween is a derivative from the original western Christian Allhallowtide or Hallowmas season. It consisted of All Saints Eve which is now Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. This started October 31st and would go through November 2nd. The long and short of it is that it was meant to be a time to remember the dead....

Not only is there a lot of excitement loaded in those events, but there is also a fear of some sort included. You may be thinking about whether or not you are able to perform well enough, or what the other person (or persons) think of you if you fail. Instead of having thoughts like that, what if you turned the first time into a very positive and exciting event?...

By working when you naturally have more energy, focus, and alertness, you’re setting yourself up to be a more productive professional. Not everyone has the luxury of working from home or setting their own schedule, but try these tips no matter your work situation to be more productive every day. 1) Pay attention to your natural rhythms. Are you a morning person, or do you not fully wake up until after 10am?...

There are probably few people out there that haven’t experienced this in some way. You have a stressful day, a lot to do tomorrow, or even random reflections about past events that you just can’t kick before bed. You may even lose hours of rest regularly to negative thoughts that persist. It’s well-established in psychology that ruminating on the past or unpleasant thoughts is a risk factor for insomnia and even mood disorders like depression....

Such was the case with Ryan Graves, a 9-to-five-er-turned Uber billionaire, whose success story is an inspirational, yet practical example of making it happen. Here are five ways to leave a job with no future and get to seven figures shortly. 1. Develop a high-demand transferable skill. If you take a look at working millionaires from just about every industry, you’ll notice a trend. Millionaires typically have a skill set that is transferable and/or carries a significant amount of value....

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