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In case you’re wondering, “ugly” in this infographic does not refer to your physical attractiveness. It refers to you not looking or sounding your best due to controllable circumstances happening in the background or on your computer. As you can see, bad lighting can really make it hard for others to see you. Also, having an unpleasant background can be distracting to those looking at you. Plus, there are some annoying computer issues to avoid such as an unreliable Internet connection or having tons of CPU heavy programs running in the background, which will make your webcam choppy....

Want to create a high performance environment? My guess is that you already know many of the characteristics listed below. But, you may need some incentive to motivate you to create that type of space. In high performance environments you are comfortable and make visitors immediately feel comfortable, can be productive and accomplish your goals, are more likely to have positive interactions with others, and you want to spend time there....

1. Budget In addition to setting an overall amount that you’re willing to spend on the wedding, you need to break the budget down so you know how much you can afford to spend on individual pieces like the reception or the venue. A good rule of thumb is to allot half of your budget to the reception and another 10 percent each for flowers, attire, music and entertainment, photographs, and invitations and gifts....

Here are 10 great benefits that can come with long-distance love. 1. You get to know each other very well When you’re in a long-distance relationship, you have nothing to build your relationship with but words. Recent research suggests that long-distance couples talk less frequently than those who live in the same city, but that their interactions tend to be deeper and more meaningful. Talking at this deep level helps you as a couple get to know each other very well....

However, in these busy lives we lead, we mustn’t forget that at the end, success will mean nothing if we forget about our loved ones, and let them forget us. You are never too busy to do everything you want after work, but all you need is a little guide to help you better utilize your limited free time. 1. End your working day at fixed time “Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life....

An article from Dumb Little Man explores the important role your imagination can play in achieving real life goals. By empowering your mind you can empower your reality. Here’s how: “Imagination is more important than knowledge” ~ Albert Einstein The reality is you can be anyone or anything you want to be; it just takes a pinch of confidence and a spoonful of imagination. Do you want to write like Hemingway?...

1. Good leaders develop themselves, Great leaders develop others Good leaders try to improve different aspects of their personality. A great leader goes one step further by identifying talented minds and developing them so that they can grow into much worthier assets. Great leaders are willing to make more space at the top positions for the rightly talented people instead of considering younger talents as threats to their own power. Great leaders invest on human capital and take personal care to ensure the growth of valuable minds, for this is surest path to progress for any organization or community....

1. Ask open ended questions. It is difficult to connect with someone if you ask them questions that can be answered in two words. There is no chance for a connection to develop. Instead of asking, “Where do you live?” trying asking “What do you think of your neighborhood?” Instead of “where did you get that shirt?” try “What do you think of the new store in the mall?” The longer you talk, the more chance there is for a connection to grow....

We’ve all at some point experienced the frustration of not being able to sleep properly and the more stressed and tired you become, the less sleep you receive. Insomnia, or sleep disturbance, can arise for a number of different reasons. Long days, hot evenings, jet lag and alcohol are among some of the common causes of sleep deprivation. However, waking up in the night or difficulty in getting to sleep could simply be a result of your brain being overactive at nighttime when it ought to be resting....

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Most families love camping. In hindsight, any family camping trip may seem blissful, but when you’re loading your station wagon with tents, coolers, first aid kits, extra water bottles, utensils, life jackets, and so on, it is not really that calming. However, with some careful planning and heeding to some essential family camping tips, you can make your trip truly comfortable. Here are some family camping essentials to make your outing enjoyable and relaxing....

A balanced smoothie bowl contains: 1-2 parts greens 1 part fruits 1 part protein 1 part healthy fats superfoods You can also add ice and a liquid, such as milk. As you can see, smoothie bowls are highly versatile. You can toss in whatever you have in your kitchen at the moment for a healthy and quick meal. Each time you make a bowl, it can be made differently. Here are a thousand ways to make a smoothie bowl....

Do you have some of your own causes of procrastination and it’s accompanying cure? 11 Causes and Cures for Procrastination – [JohnPlaceOnline]

1. “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” In other words, be aware and don’t stick your head in the sand! The world and economy is changing all the time. Whatever your profession, you need to look to the future and understand how changes may affect you. I qualified as a lawyer and the legal profession has changed more than I ever thought possible when I was at university....

The endless teasings, the first crush, the first group of best buddies, the first hangover, the first night out, the best enemies, the bunks, the professor’s questions, and much more: college life teaches us many things. With so many memories and lessons learned, it could be surprising that there are a few things that were missed. Here are 11 life lessons that you won’t learn from years at the university....

1. Your Home. The office can become smaller and smaller when you spend eight hours a day sitting within its cubicle walls. Try spending one day a week at home, not only do you save a tonne of time from the morning commute and getting ready but you will also save time working uninterrupted from co-workers or clients dropping by. The day at home will recharge your batteries and allow you to hit your work with a fresh mind....

We may have been through a bad break up, or we may have lost someone close to us – a sister, a best friend, or a parent. Perhaps you were just let go from a company you have been working at the last 10 years. Perhaps we just flunked the LSAT, or GMAT, or MCAT, or SAT. Or maybe it was nothing like that. Maybe you just realized in the middle of a scorching summer day you remember that you left two tubs of Nestle Cookie Dough (with brownie chunks) ice cream you bought from Walmart in the trunk of your car – FOUR DAYS AGO....

That’s why I’ve put together this list of 11 reasons you’ve had some trouble in this part of your life and what to do about it. Once you see where you’ve been stuck within any of these common holding patterns below, you can more easily change your approach so you can start building a fulfilling social life today. 1. You think making friends should “just happen.” Once we graduate from school, there’s not a lot of structures in place to help us along in making new friends....

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1. Go to Bed Earlier Probably the biggest detractor from getting up early is not getting enough sleep. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that if you don’t go to bed so late, you won’t need to sleep late either. Do you really need to be staying up until midnight or later, particularly on a work night? I’m willing to bet that you’re not actually doing anything productive or beneficial....