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To help you decide which equipment is right for you, here are five things to consider before making any purchases. Rules and Requirements If you or your child are playing in a league, the first source of guidance for all of your equipment decisions should be the rules and regulations in place. Certain points, like mandatory safety equipment and approved stick weights, might be controlled by the league in which you intend to play....

Promoting your music is hard work, and while it takes time away from recording and songwriting, it is an important part of having a career in music. Many musicians upload their music online and expect to just be found, but this is an unrealistic expectation. Successful musicians are the ones who put the work in to get their music in front of the right audience through effective use of different music marketing strategies....

We’re all facing soaring inflation and a cost of living crisis, even for those on above-average wages. According to research conducted by Personal Capital, 57% of Americans link their finances to their happiness. Finances are the number 11 cause of divorce, but the number 1 cause of spousal arguments.[1] That should give you some degree of confidence in the resilience of relationships, but it’s also evidence of just how much financial stress can impact the rest of your life....

“You get to your desk and prepare to work. You look around to make sure all your gear is there; pen, paper, desktop… All good. You check the clock, and it’s just about time to start. And then just as you get to it, your mind kicks into over drive.” This is going to suck. I know this’ll be boring. I don’t feel like doing this. Do I REALLY have to go through with this?...

And, from my experience as a life coach, I’ve come to believe that this percentage range continues beyond college and into working life. You may be surprised to hear, but… I was a super-procrastinator when I was young! At the time, it felt good and normal to put things off to the very last minute, such as studying for my exams or preparing for an interview. However, while a procrastination mindset ‘might’ get you through college — it won’t work when it comes to your career....

Having said that, in many cases weight losing goals are being sabotaged, and yet you are doing everything right. Or maybe not? Many of the obstacles seem conceivably controllable and easy to overcome, yet your weight goals are elusive. Here are some not so typical reasons you may be struggling with the weight loss. 1. You Are Not Eating Enough May it seem easy enough right? Eat less and exercise more they say, but the body is actually more like a finely tuned and intelligent machine that needs to be handled with care....

These are positive ideals that I very much subscribe to, but aside from being millennials, we’re also known as Generation-Rent thanks to the way our carefree attitude to life and finances in general mean that many of us will never get to own our own home. This is as much to do with our generation being priced out of the market as it is a question of choice, but this one example doesn’t bode all that well for our long-term futures....

Sleeplessness is terrible for your body and especially for your mind. First your alertness gets affected then your concentration and eventually you go completely bonkers and suspicious of anyone and everyone. Depression, anxiety and physical body aches also goes hand in hand with sleeplessness. It is important for you to improve your quality sleep so you can focus better, be healthier and happier. 1. Get a better mattress A good quality mattress can do a lot for your body....

We’ve all been there. The awkward baby shower invitation from a friend of your sister’s. The wedding halfway across the country. The last-minute phone call to come into work on your day off. Some things in life are unavoidable. Fortunately, this isn’t the case for these occasions. Want to master the art of the excuse? Read on to discover 5 ways to get out of anything. 1. Be (Mostly) Honest They say that honesty is the best policy....

1. In the Kitchen: LED Strip Lighting Proper lighting can work wonders in the kitchen, from the floor to the ceiling. With so many options and application methods available, it’s no wonder LED lighting has now become a staple in kitchen design. LED strip lighting has adhesive backing, a variety of color temperatures and endless lengths, and can easily be applied on top of upper cabinetry for that “wow” factor. Show off your favorite dishes in glass-front cabinets or open shelving, and light them with strip lighting behind the cabinet’s face or under the shelving....

There are five categories of activities we can do that help us aspire to be remembered. They are: Social Personal Physical Spiritual Mental Let’s go through how each of these five categories can help us live a life that people would want to remember us by with a few examples. Social: Touch People’s Lives The next time you go to a store, have a look at the name tag for the person who’s serving you....

1. Retrain Your Brain The power of belief is staggering. That can be both good and bad. If you believe you’re average you will inevitably remain average. However, if you believe you can be great, doors will start to open. Put some effort into convincing yourself that you’re not just another average person. Convince yourself that being average is a limit you impose on yourself, and keep reminding yourself that you are limitless....

It is, therefore, necessary to put a little more thought into critical areas of your e-folio: Great Content Adding content to your portfolio is important, but making sure that the content is top notch, informative, and engaging will help to build credibility in the eyes of your community, and in turn, your employers. One of my favorite and more inspiring stories of how a great blog can create incredible real life opportunities was shared by a great blogger, who has not only mastered personal branding, but the importance of sharing great content too....

But if you want to use your golden years as an opportunity to explore the world, there are some factors that any retiree should think about before picking a country or city. Access to good healthcare, a low cost of living, and a pristine environment are just a few things to consider. And most importantly of all, any country you pick has to be one where you will have minimal visa issues and can let you return to your home country quickly and easily....

How many did you know? I got 22, narrowly escaping the hipster dig there. I had absolutely no idea what most of these mean, being a ‘true’ geek sounds difficult. Which movies, tv series and interests we’re enthusiastic about and enjoy shouldn’t be tested just so the elitists can feel superior above ‘posers’, that’s socially harmful and when you consider what ‘geeks’ used to be treated like, ironic. Let’s all just celebrate that there are fellow people out there that we can quote The Lord of the Rings and play Minecraft with....

With increasing competition, credit card companies are constantly improving their credit card offers to attract new customers. Don’t hesitate to exploit their offerings to your advantage. Go with the card that gives you the most. With that said, here are our 6 all-time favorite credit card hacks: 1. Fly-Free Sign-Up Bonus Churning Credit card companies offer more value to lure you in the door, than at any other time. Take advantage....

We all have our weekday morning routines. You roll into the office a little before 9 am (or a little after, if traffic was really bad), settle in at your desk, maybe grab a cup of coffee around 9:30 or 10, check Twitter and Facebook, and then dive in to your inbox. And while it’s obvious that your time playing Farmville or reading Kanye’s latest tweet is going to hamper your productivity, you might be surprised to learn what other common work habits can sabotage your productivity....

But here’s the kicker: Most of what you were taught in school about learning is wrong. In fact, research shows that most learning techniques used by college students are utterly ineffective.[1] The same research outlined a handful of learning styles that are actually useful. So, in this article, I’ll be explaining those methods and a few others that have worked for me in acquiring a diverse skillset. By the end of this article, you’ll be aware of all the learning styles that you need in order to learn anything effectively....

Whether it is from too much exposure to ‘bad news’ or too much exposure to the suffering of people around us, we can start to show physical, mental and emotional symptoms. There’s no denying that this type of negativity is bad for our health. However, studies have shown that kindness and generosity are not only great for our health, they’re contagious and self perpetuating. The more people are good to one another, the more both the givers and the receivers want to do it....

One of the best Spring and Summer pastimes is enjoying the weather in your own garden; sometimes though, the Winter months take such a huge toll on your back yard that repairing the damage can be time consuming and costly. If you want to find more eco-friendly ways to look after your garden and spend less time and money treating it, here are few tips to help you do just that....