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How, exactly, should you start learning to steer your own course? Here are 3 things you need to give up immediately if you want to regain control: 1. Give Up Relying On Someone Else’s Love When you rely on other people to love and approve of you in order to feel good, you are handing over your power. In effect, you are telling yourself that your own love and self-validation isn’t sufficient, and you need the affection of others to feel ‘OK....

With the ever-increasing use of virtual private networks, along with the security they offer, a lot of businesses are exploring options to send out data over the internet. In the case of a scenario in which one company acquires another that they intend to operate as a subsidiary, they must be able to pass information between the two companies. Both of them can use i5/OS together with a VPN to make sure that the communication between the two networks is safe and secure....

When it comes to travelling, a lot of emphasis and attention is placed on locations around the world that are pristine, beautiful, wonderful places to visit and explore. But what about the slightly more gritty places that are arguably equally worth visiting but are a little more… well, gross. That’s where Hassle steps in with these 30 filthy places that you need to visit, but maybe only once. These include The London Underground, Oscar Wilde’s Tomb, Disney World and a couple places even more odd and filthy....

1. Set realistic goals “I have to be realistic about what I can or can’t do. So, whatever I do has to be really worth it. I like to master the things I do.”– Queen Latifah Too often, teenagers are awestruck by talent shows and celebrities and dream of just being like them and making millions. Much better to look at what you can do well and what skills you can acquire without daydreaming all the time....

Reading (together and independently) continues to be a part of our daily lives. It helps us unwind after a full day of classes, meetings, and activities. Books encourage us to feed our minds and share our individual understanding of the same book (this helped my child learn that different people can interpret one idea in many different ways). In our household: reading is valuable. And with the help of my now 13 year old, Joshua, what originally started as a quick list of “15 books every parent should read with their kids,” quickly grew to a collection of 30 Unforgettable Books!...

A smile is a language that even a baby understands. Featured photo credit: Portrait of happy smiling baby via Shutterstock

Batch related tasks like emails and phone calls into a single chunk. Finish them in one single session. Featured photo credit: Queensboro Bridge spanning the East River via Shutterstock

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! When we fail to keep a promise, it communicates to the other person that we don’t value him or her. We have elected to place something else ahead of our commitment. This can result in an erosion of trust in our relationships. More importantly, we are telling ourselves that we don’t value our own word. Not keeping a promise to yourself is the same as disrespecting yourself....

What can busy parents do to get their kids to eat healthy meals? How can mealtime be easier? First, you might be wondering if new recipes will even help. Picky eaters are good at refusing anything and everything. Kid-friendly meals won’t be beneficial if your child isn’t open to new things. Even kids that aren’t overly picky tend to shy away from new foods. Ironically, they also hate eating the same things over and over....

Defuse Stress for a More Enjoyable Day – [ReadersDigest] 5. Use the otherwise stressful time of waiting in line as a chance to relax. As you wait, think about things in life for which you are grateful, meditate on your breath, talk to one of the other customers, or look at a magazine. 12. Don’t take the bait. Happy, low-stress people choose not to get angry, even when the opportunity is dangled right in front of them....

There are many proven benefits of outdoor activities on your children’s development. In addition, sharing outdoor activities together also strengthens your family bond. Whether it is planning a day trip to a state park or spending time in your own backyard, it makes no difference where you go, as long as you are outside. 1. It helps the whole family unplug In this technological age, it is hard to have some quality family time without someone being attached to their smartphone, tablet or laptop....

Many of us have heard that wine eventually turns into vinegar if left out too long. But it turns out that it will not truly turn into the same kind of vinegar that you might use on salads, for example. Still, you will want to observe for changes (as outlined below) to avoid that acetic acid concoction. Have you ever wondered which wines go bad the fastest? It turns out that boxed wines age more quickly than bottled wines, and the type of seals don’t make a difference (real cork vs fake cork vs screw tops)....

1. Compliment Your Body Begin every morning by performing these five steps to compliment your body: Slowly get out of bed, focusing on mindful movement Take a deep inhale while reaching your arms to the sky Let out a slow exhale while lowering your arms to your sides Look at yourself in the mirror – smile – fake it if you gotta do it Identify something specific that you find attractive about yourself...

Running is beneficial in every aspect. It is beneficial for overall health; it can raise the levels of good cholesterol; it can boost our immune system and it can help in every way, literally. The good news (since it’s an overall problem on a global scale): running can help us lose weight. Sorry for being Mr. Obvious, but that’s the truth. Actually running is the second most effective exercise considering burned calories per minute....

If you tried the service and found it wasn’t for you, here’s a few more nifty websites that also do a great job of displaying your resume. 1. Visualize.Me Visualize.Me handles many of the functions I raved about when reviewing Re.Vu, and handles them very well. The layout is simple yet very effective, with room for your work experience, skills and education, plus options to include languages spoken, recommendations and more....

So what do you do when his birthday or a holiday rolls around? It’s tempting to fall back on old cliches like cologne and neckties, but you know in your heart that he doesn’t want that. Nobody wants that. When you’re thinking about gifts for older men, throw out materialism. He doesn’t want a thing. Don’t get him a thing. Get him something that produces a specific emotion, get him something with a purpose....

These are the same techniques used by “mental athletes” who can memorize a list of 100 words in a few seconds. Just imagine what these skills could do for your career. Let’s start with the basis that underpins the concept of memorization. 1. Focus Your Attention Anything that you consciously focus your attention on is picked up by your brain and in some form stored in your memory. This makes focus the single most important factor for memorization....

I stumbled upon an interesting blog, Urban Monk, several days ago. As I read the brief history of the blog, I felt harmony with the passion and motivation that the author, Albert, has for the blogging. I began blogging four months ago with the intention to share my success in life with others and, of course, to earn residual income from the content creation. As I reflect on this short journey, I realize that blogging is more of a noble passion than merely a tool to earn income....

But no amount of customization or spell-checks can address tiresome clichés, and far too many resumes and cover letters still tend to be filled with meaningless drivel that tells recruiters little or nothing about what an applicant is really like. You wouldn’t tell a potential employer you are a “highly motivated, results-oriented team player with excellent analytical skills” in a face-to-face interview, so why put it in your resume? To get to the bottom of some of these clichés, I’ve asked four employers to share their pet peeves, as well as the things they wish applicants would do instead....

1. You’ll Save At Least An Extra 30 Minutes Every Morning One of the biggest benefits from washing your hair less often is the ability to sleep in. According to one poll, the average woman spends 10 minutes each day washing their day and another 30 minutes blow drying and styling for a total of 40 minutes. If you wash your hair 5 times a week, you’ll save an extra 3 hours each week to spend as you please....