1. Have Integrity Integrity is not as easy to come by these days as it used to be. Honesty, doing the right thing, and having pure motives just may not be evident everywhere we go. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to follow suit. Do what is right, even when no one is looking — that is the definition of integrity I heard many years ago. You see, when I was in Japan I went to see a baseball game....
It’s just about time to send out your Christmas cards to ensure that they arrive before Christmas Day, so follow these simple tips for creating a great holiday letter this year. Be Yourself How do you “be yourself” in a holiday letter? Actually, the point is to write the letter the way you would talk to a friend or family member. Using your own voice in the letter makes it more fun for you to write, and more fun for others to read....
WordPress is one of the most popular CMSs (Content Management Systems) in the world. Its growing community of users now counts over 35 million users, developers and designers, compared to just a few people, back when it was initially released in June 2003. WordPress was, in its initial form, just a simple typography tool consisted of a few lines of short-code, developed to help bloggers in their work. Now, after ten years of hard work by its active community, WordPress has evolved into a beautiful, open-source content management system....
If you’ve been dealing with someone who suffers from an addiction, then you know how all-encompassing their behavior can be. That’s why you have to step in and take action. It’s not just one person being affected – it’s a whole group of people. Here are a few practical ways you can be supportive. 1. Educate Yourself Most of us are wholly uneducated when it comes to addiction. This isn’t anything to feel embarrassed about, but simply means you haven’t had much experience with the issue in your own life....
Travel (Or Go on a Staycation) If you’re one of the lucky one who gets to be off work during the holidays take advantage of the time and plan a trip. Scan over that travel bucket list you’ve been keeping all year and catch a flight (or a bike, or ride on your own truck)! This could be an opportunity for you to travel to somewhere new and exciting, or even somewhere local that you’ve never been....
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If your Christmas party plans are looking a little tired, here are 5 corporate Christmas party trends for 2015 that we think you’ll love. Team-up Buddying up with one or more other business for a corporate Christmas party can: a) save money, and b) foster collaboration and networking. Whether you’re a small business looking to save costs at Christmas or a big firm looking to make new friends, a shared Christmas party is a great way to reward your staff, meet new people, and foster business opportunities....
But the reality is that the student loan debt problem will not be fixed easily, whether at the societal or the individual level. But there are a few things which any student can do to ensure that he is debt free in his 30s. Here are five steps which can make the difference between a manageable debt and a crushing one. 1. Spend less Let us start with one fact: by and large, people go to college because they want money....
1. “I put something where it doesn’t belong and it’s still there.” We’ve all been there. Crayons in the nose, popcorn kernels in the ear, shampoo bottles in the…wherever a shampoo bottle might fit. Foreign objects lodged in bodily orifices are generally problems we relegate to childhood curiosity and naivety, making it all the more embarrassing and mortifying to talk about. To top it off, revealing your ailment to your physician means also revealing how your situation came to be, a topic many would be apt to avoid....
But did you know that learning another language can also help you make more money? You’ve probably heard the popular saying by Warren Buffet, “the more you learn, the more you earn.” It turns out this rule applies more than ever for learning a new language. Even with the addition of over 295,000 jobs in the United States, there are millions of people struggling to find full-time work — or any work at all....
Even though it’s not as secure and lucrative as a real job, freelancing has its perks. Since we live in an age of technology and almost everyone has access to the World Wide Web, you can easily find tutorials and learn a lot of useful things on your own. Here are five jobs you can do as a freelancer and earn a decent amount of money. 1. Become a freelance writer Alright....
That’s not necessarily the point. Inbox Zero is a state where we have our decks cleared, have the right things in the right places, and we can start to work on what is important. But, we can use some hacks to get us to this state a little bit easier everyday. Use the 5 Gmail filters to help clear out your inbox, achieve Inbox Zero, and free up the time and space to get done what really matters....
Learning a new language is all about preparation, commitment and humility. Here is how to use all three of those things while you travel to bring back an incredibly valuable souvenir: a new language. 1. Get Started Online Immersion into another culture is a great way to learn. But when it comes to language, it is essential to know what you are talking about first. Use books or free language resources online to learn the basics of the language of the country you are travelling to before you go....
I recently asked 5 of the most successful couples I know for their best advice on how to create a fantastic love life. They laughed at first. They thought I was asking about sex. I assured them I wasn’t. I wanted to know what they’d done to keep their love alive for 100+ combined years of life together. What came next surprised, inspired, and frustrated me all at once. These ideas were so simple, so straightforward....
So let’s start with the basics. What’s so special about geeks? 1. We have potential Yes, it’s true. Us geeks generally don’t have the best bodies, and we usually aren’t “alpha males.” That said, underneath our awkward outer shell lies gobs of potential just waiting to be tapped. Anyways, isn’t it supposed to be true that most girls like picking boyfriends who they feel they can “fix?” What makes geeks awesome is that most of us are fairly intelligent and driven people....
Seeing the smile on your son or daughter’s face when you surprise them with the latest toy they have been talking about non-stop, or an excursion they have been dying to go on is a priceless feeling. Nothing is better than spreading joy to a child. However, is there such a thing as too much giving? It’s understandable that parents would like to give the best to their kids, but when treating your children to gifts and surprises too often, potential problems can arise....
1. You Don’t Have To Be Anybody Special. I mean sure, Shepard was a member of the elite N7 special forces and he later became a Spectre, but in relation to the people who either followed him or wanted him dead, he might as well have been just another guy off the street. To me, Commander Shepard was the archetypal “leader.” He had the ability to make key decisions and deal with the consequences....
The best way to learn about success is from entrepreneurs, as most of them went from rags to riches because they had a vision, a dream, confidence and conviction. So, take a chance in life. After all, if you don’t make your dreams come true, someone will hire you to build their dreams. 1. Look your fear in the eyes “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself....
It is equally true, however, that relationships can be hard to balance and maintain in healthy shape. This is mostly because they can be complex, largely depending on the emotions, needs, intentions, likes and dislikes of the other person we hold a relationship with. Some relationships can grow fragile and difficult over time. Not surprisingly many people give up on their relationship when the road becomes too difficult to thread....
Causes primarily stem from immune system infections or hereditary conditions. The highest demographic affected are white people and those living in urban areas, particularly in northern US states. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can complicate matters with increased bowel inflammation. Smoking can also increase risks and symptoms. Inflammation can extend through several layers of bowel tissue, create bowel obstructions, ulcers, and fistulas producing major digestion issues. Crohn’s has no cure, but there are a series of treatments to relieve the pressure, including a medication regimen and surgery....
