Here are 12 ways to stay focused and productive when you work from home – and still enjoy the perks that come with it! 1. Be Honest Is working at home REALLY the right choice for you? Are you prone to laziness, easily distracted or need other humans to keep you motivated and engaged? For some people, a home office is not a wise career move because their personal and professional habits, needs and wants aren’t in line with solo working....

1. You had to have that extra change well kept Those extra coins mattered. It was hard to throw them away. Because most times when you took that long walk to the payphone you needed some of it to make that call. Or when you got on the bus, you needed some of it too. 2. You had to wait for weeks to get those pictures developed We had to practically wait for almost anything....

1. Oil (sesame oil or virgin coconut oil) Oil, or more specifically, oil pulling, is when oil is used for gargling, not cooking. Sesame oil or virgin coconut oil is swished around inside the mouth and then spat out after fifteen minutes. As the substance is vigorously “pulled” back and forth between your teeth, the mucous membranes inside your mouth absorb nutrients from it. Sesame oil has omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, and vitamins A, B and E; while virgin coconut oil has antibacterial properties that promote healthier gums and cavity-free teeth....

Whatever your business is, with automations, a meeting scheduler does more than just streamline appointment setting. They prime your workflow for maximum results. A meeting scheduler is awesome if you use it right. Use it wrong and you can look like an arrogant elitist. In this article, you’ll discover 13 great meeting scheduling apps you can start using today to boost your productivity. 1. ScheduleOnce ScheduleOnce is an industry leader and robust solution....

Why don’t you stand out from the crowd and skip the materialistic gifts for now? These 13 valuable things are priceless — you can’t see them by window shopping, you can’t buy them from any store, and you can only derive them out of the goodness of your own heart. Which items made the list? 1. Give them sincere compliments. Once you’re motivated to see the good in everyone, giving sincere compliments will be a walk in the park for you....

“But I do am busy,” you may say. This is something I hear all too often, and usually from people that have taken it upon themselves to have a certain career type, or birth a child, or adopt a pet without total consideration for the outcome of their decisions. What I truly don’t understand is how one can take on all sorts of responsibilities and then allow them to supersede one’s own requirements for health and well-being....

Before we jump into the process, we need to cover a fundamental matter that would serve as the base of our habit stacking routine: What do you want to accomplish? There was a guy driving a car once and he got lost in the city. So he stopped by the first house he saw to ask for direction. “Hey, I’m lost. Can you help me out?” “Sure thing.” “Can you point me to Bleecher’s street?...

While this all sounds simple on paper, it’s important to note people’s overall mood towards learning. For many people, it’s been years since they last picked up a book, let alone a textbook. I wouldn’t be surprised if most people stopped learning seriously after university or college. It’s good now that you are focusing on your learning anew, because once you delve into what learning is, you’ll realize that school learning wasn’t the most optimal....

Finding Deals Being able to find a good deal is the main goal of a shopaholic. If you are spending too much, then the shopping trip is unsuccessful. When it comes to finding deals using apps, most individuals usually search in two categories: apps that help you find a specific product at a lower price or apps that help you find general items you want for a cheaper price online....

If you have the feeling you have been constantly busy, juggling too much things at a time and in the end of the day still feeling you haven’t accomplish everything you’ve planned, here are 14 smart apps to help you achieve the right balance between work and play time! 1.Timeneye (For smart time management) Timeneye is a free visually appealing, non-distracting time tracking app for personal use to monitor how you spend your time on basically anything – from work projects to hobbies....

1. Savannah, Georgia Savannah transforms into a southern wonderland of decked out trolleys, gingerbread towns, and boat parades. Festivities begin November 28 and run through Christmastime. Stay in one of the bed-and-breakfasts in the Savannah Historic District to be close to the action. Savannah averages 63 degrees in December. 2. Beaufort, South Carolina Beaufort is a small town with a huge heart and is located in heart of the Lowcountry. It is close to Savannah and Charleston, and a short drive to the beaches of Hilton Head Island....

As Rich Moncure, President of On Hold Marketing, puts it, Turning new clients to loyal clients is your goal. This means more work, more projects, more income. We’re always looking for a freelancer who’s on top of things, beats deadlines, and communicates well the status of a project. If you have these skills, then we’ll surely have a great relationship. However, if you are unprofessional and not able to complete projects on time, it probably won’t work out....

But what if I told you that many of your tasks can be automated? It’s true! There are number of tools that can help you automate some of your more routine tasks, which can save you hours. In this article, I have listed the best marketing tools to help you to kick your efforts up a notch; now I will take the liberty to suggest 15 digital marketing tools that can make your life easier....

1. Principle vs Principal As they are homophones, they are easily confused and therefore very often misused. A “Principal”, generally speaking, can be defined as the most important person in some kind of organization or a group (commonly used when referring to head of a school or university). On the other hand, “principle” is a general idea, belief, doctrine or an accepted rule of action. So if you say that you are a man or a woman of principle, it means that you have certain beliefs and you tend to stand your ground....

By displaying art in crowded cities across the world, Banksy puts social and political issues in our face. These pieces force us to stop and think—something that we often avoid doing in our day-to-day lives. 15. Set moral boundaries. 14. Remember where you came from. 13. Let your actions match your words. 12. Everyone’s got skeletons. 11. There is always hope. 10. Strive for peace. 9. Love is not lust....

The list is geared toward network-savvy professionals, especially those who are actively involved in expanding their business or ideas. Most of these 15 ways do not require having an in depth knowledge of the areas of interest of the person you want to impress. It is simple enough to ask for more information where you aren’t sure. These things should come from a genuine area of interest and there should be no expectation of getting something back if you do one or more of these things for someone....

You are likely far braver than you give yourself credit for, and as long as you ignore that, your full potential remains trapped. This list of quotes about bravery and courage will inspire you to think about what this quality really means, about its value, and about how you may be holding yourself back from the bravery within you. Featured photo credit: Mandela Quote/Author Unknown via simeonpangsingwan.wordpress.com

Whether you’re in a job you hate, struggling with a loss, or just not on the path you expected, only you hold the key to turning your life around. How to Turn Your Life Around Here are 15 simple things you can do to turn your life around. 1. Read Daily Reading lets you escape to a different place within your mind. It can be relaxing and calming. And it helps stimulate brain activity and keeps you sharp....

In order to address this in the best way possible, I’m going to give you some practical pointers to gently steer you in the right direction and get you back on track. It’s perfectly okay to feel this way. No matter how senior, important, or famous we become, we all get demotivated from time to time, and especially at times of heightened global uncertainty like we are currently facing. The key is to acknowledge the lack of motivation, recognize the signs and swiftly implement the 15 practical ways below so that you embrace your full potential, reconnect with your bigger vision, and reignite that spark of excitement inside that fuels your motivation once again....

We are surrounded by change, and it is the one thing that has the most dramatic impact on our lives. There is no avoiding it because it will find you, challenge you, and force you to reconsider how you live your life. Change can come into our lives as a result of a crisis, choice, or chance. In any situation, we are all faced with having to make a choice – do we make the change or not?...