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1. We hate small talk If you engage in a conversation with a wallflower, be prepared for some thought-provoking dialogue. We absolutely hate talking about the weather, or about “the big game last night.” We’d rather get to know people on a much deeper level. Feel free to discuss your interests, passions, hopes and dreams with us. We won’t judge you; we’re genuinely interested in getting to know as much about everyone and everything the world has to offer....

Here are eight things that happen when you start to believe in yourself: 1. You become less judgmental. Judgment and negative energy are a reflection of the giver, not the receiver. People who spend a lot of time judging others generally spend very little time working on themselves. When you put your energy into your own life and choices, you stop focusing on everyone else. The road to truly believing in yourself is paved by knowing and accepting yourself, flaws and all....

Steamed, roasted, pan fried- Any way you cook it, I’d eat it – with a smile on my face and a happy stomach full of nutrients. (Seriously, roasted cauliflower is one of my absolute favourite foods!) Hailing from the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale (to name a few), this crucifer is a a high fiber, high nutrient vegetable. Boasting admirable levels of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate, it’s a nutritional punch in natural form....

These foods are all batter dipped and deep fried. Shallow frying will not give you the same crispy texture all around. Many these recipes call for frozen scoops to be fried for very short periods over high heat. The food item should be completely submerged in hot oil. If you are hosting a party, most of these recipes can be made ready for frying, ahead of time. These foods can be then be quickly fried and served piping hot to your guests....

Here’s a look at some of the lessons I came home with, after my initiation into the hectic world of traveling, as I wandered around in a foreign country for 10 days of sightseeing with my daughter. I admit that my experience was somewhat idealistic because I went to an American friendly country. If you are planning a trip, be prepared for a new and exciting, yet unpredictable experience. Here are 8 valuable lessons I learned from traveling:...

Water is very versatile and with a little science and ingenuity you can do wonders with it. Be it making instant slush or water and whiskey switching places; these tricks are sure to win you some fans before the party is over. Head over to this super video from BuzzFeed for more. Featured photo credit: BuzzFeed via goo.gl

1. Sing a song Even if you have a terrible memory, you will be surprised by how well you are able to sing along to that song on the radio. You may even have that song you absolutely hate stuck in your head right now; no matter how hard you try, it has made a permanent home in your head. With the addition of a melody, the brain has a better ability to retain words....

How can we start to see results and have the momentum to keep moving forward? The answer is simple: Have a game-plan and know exactly what is going on inside your body. If you really want to excel at your fitness goal, then you need to have a game-plan for success. You need to know what will keep you motivated, how to simplify things, how to be more efficient at your goals, and even find what you enjoy the most....

In fact, it is much more likely that the reason is simply that their study habits are better than yours. Here are 9 helpful academic study habits practised by successful students: 1. Draw a Time Table This seems like a common habit but the reality is that it is not so much; It is precisely the best students who never fail to plan their future success. If you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you have before you, a balanced study schedule will give you the extra motivation you need, helping you focus on one piece of the puzzle each time to progress slowly in its construction....

Though it’s important to note that there can be risks for people who try to use napping as a substitute for adequate nightly slumber, the facts remain: short naps (ideally 20 minutes, and no longer than 30 minutes), taken with intention at least 7-8 hours before bedtime, can deliver a range of benefits. These include improved brain function, stress relief, and a multitude of other valuable perks. In addition to the minimal scientific proof of these benefits (until relatively recently), napping has also been frowned upon by most of our society for countless generations....

Clear clutter from spaces that greet you when you first enter your home. The condition of the space that greets you when you first enter your home has an immediate effect on your energy. If it’s neat, organized, clean and lovely, you will feel comforted and your energy is likely to go up. If, however, you are greeted by a chaotic environment with lots of clutter, dust and grime, your energy will plummet because you are being assaulted by the negative energy of the space....

1. Google Analytics Google Analytics successfully works with almost every e-commerce platform and it allows users to track who exactly is visiting their site. Google Analytics gives the power to see how much time is spent on the site and where exactly people are leaving and why. This tool is also able to let you know if your website is really attracting the specific audience that it is intended for....

Kids in today’s school system are not being prepared well for tomorrow’s world. As someone who went from the corporate world and then the government world to the ever-changing online world, I know how the world of yesterday is rapidly becoming irrelevant. I was trained in the newspaper industry, where we all believed we would be relevant forever — and I now believe will go the way of the horse and buggy....

Here’s what happens when you go through difficult times. 1. You learn new things. When you go through difficult times (those times that you hate), you are under pressure, worry, anxiety or all of the above. You learn how to manage them, you learn how to work under pressure, you learn how other people behave, you learn if you are the one who always gets help from people or the one from whom people run away, you learn to stretch your limits and know that you are capable of doing more than you think....

In honor of my mother, whose birthday would have been January 31st, I am writing about some of the basic things she taught me that continue to help me survive in the world. My mother was Miriam Eleanor Bresnahan, born in 1920. She was first and foremost a homemaker. She raised a family of seven children and was married to my father, Leo, a railroader, for 63 years. She passed away in 2010....

What is all this stuff, though? It can take many forms: loose change we’ve been hoarding, kids’ old toys, outfits that don’t fit or went out of style, screws and nails, stationery, or items that we have an emotional attachment to, like an old a concert program or record player. People tend to keep more things because they believe that some day in the future, these things will be useful or gain value....

In this collection of healthy recipes, you’ll find something to satisfy your craving. It’ll also surely please everything from a sweet craving to an big, empty stomach. And the best part is, your perfectly healthy, delicious smoothie literally takes seconds to make.

Walking In Nature Helps Depression And Anxiety The isolation of being locked up in offices and high rise condominiums is being linked to psychological disorders including depression, anxiety and a short attention span at work. New York Times article, How Nature Changes the Brain by Gretchen Reynolds, found that people who live in cities spend more time ‘brooding’, a term meaning a renumeration of thoughts in your mind as to what is wrong with yourself and your life....

Hamburger Management—the curse of all ultra-macho organizations—has no time for politeness or courtesy. In the faster, cheaper world of “winner takes all,” it’s fine to tell lies (called “spin”), deceive others (called PR), and bluff or cheat your way to success (called office politics). But taking the time to deal politely with others is classed as a pointless waste of effort that doesn’t add to the “bottom line.” This is yet another foolish, short-sighted mistake of that most mistaken of management techniques....

Tired of losing your phone? Trying attaching a Pluggy Lock to the device to prevent it from happening again. A Pluggy Lock is a small metal connector that attaches to a 3.5mm slot. Once securely fastened, the metal piece can be attached to a keychain, necklace, zipper or piece of rope. The possibilities are endless! The makers throughly tested the mobile accessory, which can withstand a total of 7lbs or 3....