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First fill a saucepan with water and add 2 tsp of white vinegar. Put on the stove and bring to the boil. Meanwhile toast the bread lightly and leave in a rack to cool so it doesn’t go soggy. STEP 2 Cut the Avocado in half long ways around the stone, and pull it apart so you have two halves, one with the stone in. To remove the stone put a knife in it and twist – it will pop right out....

1. Avoid Giving Unsolicited Advice I’m sure you know the exact way to fix everyone’s problems. You could single-handedly solve world hunger, bridge the income gap, and enact world peace. The reality is you have no idea what you’re talking about, and even if you do, nobody’s interested unless they’re directly asking you. Keep your advice to yourself, and you’ll avoid a lot of unnecessary drama. 2. Know Your Limits People have a tendency to over-commit themselves....

Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. Mistake #1 No Cardio We all know that cardio plays an important role in losing weight, since it burns additional calories and turns our body into a fat burning machine. Yet most people don’t perform a single cardio session! Instead of sitting on you’re a$$ all day watching reality TV shows, get up and move around....

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What Exactly Is a Barre Class? Anyone who’s ever done ballet is familiar with the ballet barre – which is just a fancy name for a stationary handrail that gives additional support while doing warm ups. The barre class workout did originate from ballet – or rather an injured ballerina back in 1959. Lotte Berk was a German ballerina in London who hurt her back and so decided to open a rehabilitative studio based on her dance routine....

Stop Beating Yourself Up A few weeks ago, I accidentally made a huge, work-related blunder. I realized what I did immediately after it happened and called my colleague on the project. After taking responsibility and expressing my remorse, I proceeded to berate myself…for an hour. I moaned about how I couldn’t believe I could do such a thing when I warn clients and readers against it every day. My colleague said that it would be okay, really, but I just went on and on....

Sadly, it can be extremely difficult to know where to start, especially when you’re maintaining high standards in your college work. That being said, if you arm yourself with the correct set of procedures, you’ll find that the R&D of your idea becomes a much simpler and less frustrating affair. Below are 6 easy-to-follow steps you need in order to begin on your road to entrepreneurship. Quickly summarised, these include: If you can nail the points above, you’ll find yourself in Forbes magazine before you can say tax reform....

However, there is a way to achieve this – a way to achieve optimal performance and productivity – that can change your whole outlook on the traditional work life and transforming each day into a happier, more productive and flexible option. It’s All About The Mornings If you’re not a morning person then it may be time to change your mindset – research has found there is an ideal structure to your day that creates optimum results and also the flexibility we crave when we’re stuck in our 9-5 framework....

It is because manipulators are really good at dismissing your feelings and concerns When you tell them your true feelings and express your concerns, they would say you’re overthinking and over-reacting. They’re really good at shifting the responsibility and making you sound wrong. And why would you fall into this trap so often? Probably you’re not good at saying no If you’re struggling to leave a relationship, chances are you’re not very good at saying no to people....

Regularly faced with the staggering volume of information, they have difficulties keeping everyone on the same page, keeping track of lost data, information and IP. And today, professionals across industries use a variety of devices such as smartphones and tablets to get work done. We rely on technology to make our days more productive, but with so many different tools and platforms available to us these days, one wonders if we might be over-complicating things....

What If There’re White Spots And Bumps On My Nails? Many people will experience nail-based abnormalities at some point in their lives. For example, white spots and bumps on nails may look unsightly but are nothing to worry about, as they usually signify superficial injury. As the nail grows, such marks often disappear within a few weeks. What If There’re Lines On My Nails? Vertical lines Some marks deserve to be taken more seriously....

Strategies for Creativity Breakthroughs – [Open Loops] Finally, the last section is a collection of strategies that help to overcome creative inertia. From getting it out of your mind and on paper, working with someone who is creative, going to unusual places to get ideas, looking outside of our expertise and comfort zone for ideas, drawing instead of using words, mind-mapping, to calming one’s mind, this section is a repository of strategies for the taking… Reference: Bumped into the Wall : A tool for unblocking your creativity and releasing your creative spirit

When Mother Nature tortures you with allergies, relieve your worst symptoms naturally by using her best defense to your benefit. That’s right, rather than barely functioning on the chemically induced highs and lows of allergy medication, let your food be your medicine instead. Odds are, you eat a few times a day anyhow, so why not use that time to help your body naturally transition with ease. Allergens trip your immune system’s security alert causing that infamous histamine reaction anyone reading this likely knows well....

Everyone’s situations are different but after careful thought and consideration, I have decided to speak from my own experiences and my own perspective in hopes that someone that may need to read this, happens to come across this article. They may relate to it in their own way just when they need it the most. When Will Enough Be Enough “Where are you?!” I could hear him searching for me frantically, slamming doors as he looked for me in each room....

Instead we teach people to aspire to be NEATER*: Not perfect, but… Effective — your systems work well for you and your family Always improving- -you look for how to do things smarter, faster, and better True to your style– you work with your own preferences, not someone else’s standards Efficient– your systems minimize waste of time and energy Ready for anything– you are well-prepared with what you need for life and work...

Often, we tell ourselves we’re good at some things and not others. That becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. You say, “I’m not good with money,” and sure enough, financial freedom eludes you. Much of our confidence comes in the way we speak to ourselves. Conversely, a lack of confidence comes from our internal self-talk. Here are a few steps to changing your narrative, many of which may surprise you. 1. Change Your Narrative With a Growth Mindset Carol Dweck, the foremost researcher on the subject, compares growth and fixed mindsets....

Here are a few tips on building your communication skills to help pave the way to acquiring a more charismatic personality. Learn to query, not interrogate “Hey, where did you get that shirt? And those shoes? Where did you buy that skirt?” Has anyone ever shot questions at you like they were unloading a machine gun? Did it make you feel like ducking and diving for cover? Sure, all good conversations start with a question, but a deluge of multiple queries turns a good talk into an FBI interrogation, and you’ll have your subject running for the hills....

The calmness in this picture is uplifting. There is something so serene in these bubbles. The light colors and hues just melt my heart away. Take a moment to really see the beauty within. Dandelions are always beautiful. Pay attention to the contrast with blues and whites in this photo. It really brings a smile to my face! I hope it does the same for you. The greenery in this photo can be a great energy booster....

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