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You probably have used several methods already, such as threats, bribing, and punishment, depending on your parenting style. Some of it might work in certain circumstances but prove useless in others. So, how can you spark your child’s interest in doing vital activities without pushing them away? There are quite a few strategies involving nurturing internal motivation and changing priorities and perspectives. This article will talk about major factors that inhibit a child’s motivation and some mistakes to avoid while helping return it....

Especially getting things done. Not only does a writer need discipline and skill, he or she also needs tools to help him hone his craft and to make his life easier. Times have changed. Modern writers don’t work with just pens and notepads anymore. We need tools to keep up with the times and readers. That’s why we need tools to help us write AND get in front of readers....

Here are eight amazing things that will happen to your brain when you keep writing every day. 1. You’ll Look for Opportunities to Write. Once you start writing every day, it quickly becomes part of who you are and what you do. If you are forced to skip a day for any reason, you will feel deprived and will take steps to make sure that it doesn’t happen again, or at least not too often....

Flowers have long been a symbol of love and care and while you might find people who say that flowers wither and they aren’t so important, one can’t deny the role flowers play in our daily lives and how important they are. Everyone cares in one way or the other. Flowers are also one of the easiest and the most cost-effective ways to add beauty and happiness into our lives....

Body language plays a crucial role in an individual’s success, regardless of his or her industry or position. Although their implementation and effects often seem subtle, positioning and movements work together to communicate specific attributes about a person. Thanks to the effective (or not so effective) use of body language, an unqualified professional can rise through the ranks, while the best minds in their fields may languish in middle management....

1. You Can Search Inside Photos and PDF Files Did you know that uploaded PDFs and image files become completely searchable when you upload them to Google Drive? No? Well, you should take advantage of this feature right now. Also, you can edit this kind of files within the application too. Simply right-click an uploaded PDF or image file, then choose Open with Google Docs. Depending on the quality of file, Google drive will be able to transform those visuals into texts – a handy feature when dealing with scanned documents....

It is imperative for us to get enough sleep to allow us to perform optimally. Many of us attempt to trick our mind and body into thinking we don’t need sleep by consuming copious amounts of caffeine, but this can damage our ability to properly judge a situation and it can wreak havoc on our long-term concentration. Although we may blame others for our disrupted sleep, the culprit is most likely ourselves....

A good part of the responsibility for this situation is from the fact that the wedding ceremony has changed very little since the Middle Ages. And while then, standing in front of the altar and having the feast afterward was probably considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the situation in the 21st century is much different. So, let’s take a look at how to break up this monotony, and bring in some sense of joy, excitement, and fun into weddings again....

When it comes to speeding up our metabolism, we are well aware that it is something we should all strive for, yet so many of us try to take the easy way by going on strict diets and consuming aggressive and unapproved dietary supplements. It seems that we have completely forgotten one simple truth – our bodies came from nature, and, as such, they follow a certain natural course. Therefore, it usually turns counter effective when we try to force natural processes by artificial means....

There are many signs that a relationship is on its way out, people just don’t catch them fast enough to save their marriages. This is bad news since research reveals what everyone who has been through a divorce already knows – divorce triggers psychological distress and a decline in life satisfaction.[2] What are the signs that your relationship is unhappy? What can you do about a failed marriage? Is there anything you can learn from it?...

A diet that is more nutritionally complete and higher in nutrients, vitamins and minerals Improved concentration and mental performance More physical strength and endurance Lower cholesterol levels Provides a metabolic boost that assists with weight management Yet with all of this research and overwhelming evidence showing the importance of eating a healthy breakfast, only one third of adults who would like to eat breakfast, actually do eat it. We all know the culprit behind skipping breakfast–lack of time....

1. Find a person who has the life or job you want. Purely as a result of their own ego, this person will tell you all about how they got where they are, and how you can too. Even if this is a person you don’t know that well, drop them an email to ask if you can buy them a coffee and talk about their job. I did this three times while working in banking; bankers aren’t known for their generosity, but they are known for their ego, and what does any successful ego love more than talking about itself?...

fatigue lack of sleep anxiety lack of motivation depression Fortunately, there are a number of simple yet effective relaxation techniques that can be mastered in a few minutes, whether you do them when you wake up, after work, or during limited breaks. Here are eight examples: 1. Undertake Light Yoga Yoga is a diverse hobby and includes numerous poses and stretches that are designed to develop flexibility, suppleness, and mental focus....

1. They aren’t as ego-driven People who compete often do so in large part to satisfy their egos. If you don’t have the heart to compete, then most likely you don’t have a big ego. That’s a huge advantage, saving you the time most people would waste trying to sate their large senses of bravado. 2. They’re less stressed Competition in life adds a lot of unneeded frustration. If you’re not obsessed with competing, you’re largely free of that stress....

Learning how to improvise can give you more than just the fun of going off the beaten trail; it also has many benefits that can help you become a better musician. Start with short improvisation sessions at home, and work your way up to longer playing times, you’re sure to notice a boost to your musical prowess. Check out the numerous ways that improvising in music enhances your musical skills....

1. The Jealous Partner A bit of jealousy is okay—it adds spice to a relationship. But like salt, you can sprinkle too much of it onto a meal. A partner can be so jealous that it makes your relationship acidic. Little things, like not being able to spend time with your friends or chat on the phone with other people can be infectious. Taking jealousy too far can be toxic....

1. Always ask when is a good time The person getting the feedback also needs time to prepare and reflect on how wells/he has done. That is why delivering feedback without any warning can have negative fallout which may make it even more difficult if there are delicate issues involved. A simple question, such as ‘When would you be ready for feedback on project X?’ can allow for some mental preparation....

There are plenty of behaviors we all should engage in more often—exercising, volunteering, showing kindness—but clicking “Buy now” is not among them. And yet many of us follow that “go shopping more” advice all too readily. We shop recreationally, habitually, impulsively, and, in many cases, uncontrollably. In fact, 6 to 7 percent of Americans qualify as “compulsive buyers,” according to a 20-year review of studies published in the American Journal on Addictions....

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1. Listen to Video Game Music Video game music is designed to keep you focused on completing a task while being a minimum distraction. If you think about it, how many times can you recall losing focus while trying to complete a level in Mario? There are many types of gaming soundtracks available for free, you just have to choose the right one. You can read this article on video game music and its impact on focus to learn more....