Even if you have a grandparent on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, they probably do not feature heavily in your social life, despite being at the center of it. This needs to change, and it needs to change now. Your grandparents are an incredible resource. They are a gift that most people leave unopened because they think that they cannot relate to them. The reality is that this is not true....
I write a lot on my iPhone. It seems strange to some people, but I have found that I can type super-fast on the touchscreen keyboard. And because of that I do a lot of outlining, writing, and editing on my iPhone. Below are 10 tools for writing on your iPhone. TextExpander Touch If you thought that text expansion on your desktop was cool, it makes typing on your mobile device a dream come true....
Apples There are many health benefits of apples.[1] Typically, they are known to help boost our bodies’ immunities. It is packed with antioxidants, which assist in fighting diseases in our bodies and has fiber known as pectin. It also helps lower cholesterol. The fiber in apple also helps prevent nerve damage and cardiovascular diseases in the body. You can also make apple cider with apples, which is among the many home remedies for dogs ear infection....
People generate multiple tons of electronic waste per year. You can actually earn a living for your junk. If you have old iPhones, tablets, PCs and notebooks, you can sell them and get a return on your investment. How come you haven’t tried selling used electronics? There are so many various types of electronics that folks want: smartphones, e-reading gadgets, iPods, iPads, PSPs, and so forth. It’s because these materials captivate and inform us daily....
Paul Newman Don’t resign yourself to an overcrowded closet or wearing unflattering clothes, though. Whether you’re an expert seamstress or a dud at DIY, or even if you just want to make some extra cash, here are seven easy and creative ways to reuse these clothes. 1. Reuse old t-shirts to make pillows Our favorite thing about old t-shirts is how soft they are — why not put that to good use by making them into pillows?...
I hadn’t read any research about learning styles at the time, but on the face of it, it makes sense. Some people seem to learn better when they see things, others when they’re active, and some when they hear information. But is there really any truth to learning styles? Before we delve into the characteristics of a smart auditory learner, let’s take a step back and explore what research says about learning styles more generally....
Every effort should always be made to try and save a marriage, and I also truly believe that all marriages – except those involving abuse and repeated infidelity – can be saved, should be saved and are capable of becoming marriages that fulfill each partners’ dreams and wishes. However, this requires the will of both parties and sometimes that will is missing. Which brings me to the 7 lessons I have learned through working with people to help them overcome the pain of their marriages ending....
I can already picture a few readers snickering or snorting derisively at the mere notion that something as trivial as playing video games may have serious benefits. To those people I say: “Feel free to read on and keep an open mind.” As for my fellow gaming enthusiasts out there who have probably had similar moments of revelation, I think you are going to enjoy reliving some past moments, smiling and nodding knowingly....
Chances are you may be interrupted before you actually finish reading this article. The simple truth is that we all face distractions at work every single day, and typically every single hour, something or someone may cause you to be distracted. With so many meetings to attend, conversations or drop-ins by coworkers, calls, emails, social notifications and numerous other interruptions, it can often feel like a real challenge to stay productive and get the important things done....
1. An ability to enjoy the present moment. With how busy we are and how connected we are to everyone and everything virtually, it is so attractive when a man can put his phone down, turn off the TV, shut down the computer and just enjoy being present. It is nice to be connected and be able to access almost any information that we need at the drop of a dime, but to be able to shut down without getting antsy to get back to Facebook or football is something you don’t come by too often....
1. Rushing ahead has become your go-to action. Doing everything badly is one part mental and one part physical. If your mind is always on the finish line, you won’t be in the present. And you won’t be alert to the details or what’s going on around you. If you are rushing through your work or projects, you may be getting involved with things that you have no true passion for because you are not relishing in all the various aspects of the topic or activity at hand....
With all of those flights to catch, deadlines to meet, and loved ones in need of your full and undivided attention, there never seems to be enough time in the day to get it all done. And for most of us overachieving socially conscientious individuals, that usually means working long hard hours building our brands, vigorously networking with potential consumers, overcoming constant objections, and aggressively marketing our goods and services wherever and whenever the opportunity presents itself....
I remember the first time, in my early twenties when I lost someone I loved. He decided that he didn’t love me and that we needed to move on. I was devastated and didn’t know how I would survive the pain. I did survive and in fact as a result of that break up I decided to step out of my comfort zone. I went and lived overseas for number of years....
In your mind, you may know that you have that dynamic personality that makes you ideal for the novel experience of working in another country. But be sure to evaluate all these factors before you commence this venture, as it will impact both you and your family as well. Here are some useful ideas for those looking to pursue their future in foreign countries with an intention of leading much more fulfilling and stable lives....
1. Admit life isn’t all good. This may seem like a depressing note to start off on, but it’s important to acknowledge. Too often, people think they need to be happy and optimistic all the time. That’s not realistic. Life has ups and downs. Bad things will happen whether you take risks or not, but it’s important to know that one of the risks you need to take is to admit that life can be hard....
Without the ability to walk across the hall and check on you, bosses often have higher expectations and expect tangible results. Therefore, employees working from home can improve productivity in a variety of ways to make sure they can meet this demand. Here are 7 ways to supercharge your productivity when you work from home. 1. Create a space without distractions. If you try working from home from your couch with the TV on, you’re going to struggle to stay productive....
Being mindful can help you appreciate what you have and look forward to your future. There are ways to train you to be more mindful, whether it’s during work, at home with your family or while out on a jog. You can become more mindful starting today. Implement these 7 ways in your life and start appreciating your life! 1. Create that which you desire to exist What in life do you truly want to experience?...
In 2008, she was chosen to deliver the commencement speech at Harvard University, which soon turned into a motivational talk reaching out to millions of people. In 2015, it even became a book: Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination. While being an amazing story teller and an inspiration for an entire generation, I still think that her most important words remain the ones she spoke to us, like these ones: And although it could seem difficult to succeed on a scale she did, very few can find the words to express the importance of embracing failure the way she did....
1. One Man Planted an Entire Forest If you need some personal inspiration, look no further than Jadav Payeng. This dedicated man has spent the majority of his life giving back to the world by planting a forest. At this point, the thickly wooded forest is an astounding 1,360 acres. Every bamboo tree on this land was lovingly planted by Jadev after he witnessed the local wildlife population suffering due to a lack of shade....
Thankfully, our first official 8 hour road trip went so well that we’ve traveled to several other places together since then. Don’t get me wrong though, I had to go in armored with road trip games for kids and several other goodies to get it to go so smoothly. Some of them might even seem too easy to be effective, but trust me; they’ve all been tested and proven to work by this travelin’ momma!...
