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Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! A “creative” person I worked with at a “trucking company” developed a reputation as frustrated and bitter over her 30-year career. At her retirement, I inquired about her plans, particularly since she was relatively young. Asking if she hoped to create more art since she was now freed from cranking out corporate brochures, she told me, “No.” Instead, she was going to work at a garden center, since she loved plants and being outdoors....

This is not to make people feel guilty for being unwise; it’s simply true that wisdom remains an elusive characteristic. As the adage goes, wisdom often comes with experience, and experience often comes with age. Many young people are told by older people that they can’t attain certain things in life yet simply because of their age. Generational differences can cause tension at times, but the truth is that wisdom can be attained at any age — you just need to be looking for it....

But when you do yoga or a flexibility routine, do you know which muscles you’re actually stretching? Or whether you’re performing each stretch correctly? Vicky Timón, a yoga expert and author of “Encyclopedia of Pilates Exercises,” created these beautiful illustrations, and James Kilgallon, CSCS, creator of Mazlo’s Body Maintenance Program, contributed the expert commentary. Photo credit: Source 1. Camel Pose Muscles highlighted: Rectus Abdominus and External Obliques. This stretch is best reserved for people who have good flexibility already....

Every time I committed to a new challenge, I knew it was going to be outside of my comfort zone. But after enough iterations, I also knew it will not just be part of my repertoire, it will be part of me. Not all personal development books are made equal. Some help in starting you out on your journey, others give you a boost when you’ve achieved experience in certain areas....

1. Heat and Styling Damage Prolonged use of heat to style hair can leave your locks dry and damaged, especially the ends. If you are already getting regular trims to keep your hair healthy, then it is time to step up the moisture. One easy switch is to make sure you are using a moisturising shampoo, and that your styling products provide protection against the heat. A weekly hair mask can also do wonders....

We all see hundreds of anti-wrinkle, anti-aging creams and lotions popping up in the market on daily basis. Just get in any departmental store and you’ll be amazed by abundant choices right in front of you. But, deciding among them is one of the difficult decisions to be made so far. If you want to know that which cream or lotion will work out for you, you first need to know what ingredients this product contains....

Amy is your Amygdala. Your Amygdala is part of your ancient reptilian brain, which back in the days of cave men and dinosaurs, was a great tool to help keep you safe. You see Amy is responsible for sending you into fight or flight or freeze mode when presented with the perceived threat of a larger than life predator that might attack you (or even eat you!). The only problem is that in today’s modern world, Amy doesn’t realize the difference between say being eaten by an ancient saber tooth tiger versus your boss coming at you with steam coming out of his ears....

I make a living as a professional organizer. You’d think that it would have been a cinch for me to get organized to write my first book. Unfortunately, when it comes to enormous new projects that I’m scared to death to do, I need more than my organizing skills to get me going. I had known for years that I had a book in me. I believed that writing a book would be beneficial for clients who often left my seminars and speeches wanting more information....

Each of these races has something unique to offer, and each can change your view — should you be willing to participate. Here at Lifehack, we have compiled a list of the ways these races change the participants. Trust us, it’s usually for the better. You transform your life in order to participate in some of them. Last October, I traveled from Chicago to Louisville to support a close friend as he competed in the Iron Man Triathlon....

1. Write an Angry Letter and Burn It Sometimes watching your problems go up in flames can make the problem seem to disappear. 2. Journal About Your Feelings Writing things down can offer you perspective. 3. Set Aside Time to Meditate Meditation can resolve many unresolved feelings. 4. Learn and Practice Mindfulness Skills Focus on the here-and-now and allow your problems to slip away. 5. Recognize Physical Symptoms of Stress Identify when stress is taking a toll on your health so you can make changes accordingly....

Who are the generous souls that will echo in eternity for this benevolent deed? The Metropolitan Museum of Art is behind this monumental feat of generosity. Just ponder the price of this bundle of love. It would be a staggering amount for anyone without deep pockets. So the fact that it will cost you nothing to download this amazing library is unbelievable. When digging into some of the titles you start to scratch your head as to why it is free in the first place....

Love is one of those things. True love comes in many different forms, but here are some that many of us know well. True love means supporting those who can’t support themselves A young man comforts his date in Times Square, New York City. Image by mbtrama A young man holds his significant other close to him. Image by Brad Fults A young track competitor helps one of her injured opponents over the finish line....

From Silicon Roundabout to Silicon Valley, the total number of startups launched worldwide can be hard to grasp. According to the recent GEM Global report, almost 100 million businesses are launched annually; which comes to over three businesses every second, or 11,000 new startups per hour. For these small business owners all over the world who compete head-to-head against big guns every day, technology is a vital tool that’s leveling the playing field for these entrepreneurs....

One of the best resources for helping me to start my entrepreneurial journey was to educate myself. I began by reading recommended books by those who are where I want to be. Bill Gates has been one of my greatest influences and has been a (virtual) mentor. Here are five books that Gates recommends. They have helped me, and I am hoping that they can help you in your own journey: Featured photo credit: Boom Beats/Tumblr via boomsbeat....

Now, if drawing is not one of your many talents, do not be disheartened for technology has created solutions that can help you meet the above requirements with ease. So gather your pen and take note of some of the creative ways you can employ in designing animated characters. Learn to Use CAD Computer-aided-design (CAD) applications are the most technical tools one can use in developing animated characters of any form....

All you need is an internet connection and the will to learn. Searching the web, you can easily stumble upon many useful tips and guides. Here are some ideas that can both help you develop yourself professionally and be useful, since they are in high demand. 1. Teaching English online Yes, you already have this skill, and being a native English speaker gives you an advantage. You can earn money giving online lessons to people living in Asia....

As an entrepreneur, there is always something you can be working on to grow and improve your businesses. You wear many hats and often take care of the sales, marketing, accounting, and other duties for your business. For many businesses, the holidays bring more customers in the door, and sales are at their highest levels for the year. This means you have to be on top of your game to make the most of the opportunities....

1. About Time (2013) From the same creators of Love, Actually, this film presents the same wit and sincere warmth the famous rom-com is known for. Tim, an awkward 21-year-old, finds out that the men in their family can travel time. He uses this ability to get himself a girlfriend and in the process, he meets beautiful yet insecure, Mary in a very unconventional dinner. However, this film is not just about Tim and Mary’s relationship but of the many relationships within the movie like the relationships between father and son, brother and sister, mother and child....

Give respect This one seems a little too easy, but many people that do not feel they get the proper respect also do not offer proper respect to their peers. Many people have a tendency to mirror the actions of others, and if you don’t respect your peers, there is little chance that they will respect you. Show respect in the way you talk about others and especially try to show respect for your differences....

Some decades ago, someone who was losing hair couldn’t do anything but to wait and watch as big tufts of hair fall away. With the progression of the modern medicine, some options are now available to counteract hair loss. With that being said, you don’t have to suffer any longer with this problem given that you’re capable of taking action. Hair restoration has been proven to be very effective and it’s also totally safe for anyone who would like to undergo this procedure....