1. They see you at your worst Seeing you when you are under immense pressure from a looming deadline or after a disagreement with your boss, they have not only seen you at a vulnerable time, but they stuck with you and lent a shoulder to lean on. They are familiar with how you act under stress and know when to offer some reassuring words or let you have your space....
Many Americans are facing immediate financial uncertainty from losing their jobs or being underemployed. The economic repercussions of this pandemic recession will be felt for years to come. Although becoming debt-free might not be your top priority during this difficult phase, you should still take steps to maximize your money. Here are some debt consolidation tips to help recession-proof your finances. 1. Ask Your Creditors to Lower Your Interest Rates The first on this list of debt consolidation tips is asking your creditors to lower your interest rates....
1. You Can Handle Risk One reason people stick to a safe, consistent job is that they know money comes in every month with little worry. It could be that they can’t risk the possibility of failure due to family and financial commitments, or they just want the comfort of knowing that they always have a paycheck coming in. Entrepreneurs are ready to take the risk. They see it as a challenge and maybe have a plan B should the venture fail....
1. Step Back And Assess Your Situation Put distance between you and positivity zappers like fear and anger. Try to look at your situation without emotion attached. In order to stay positive you need clarity. Just like sitting in the front row at the movies can make it hard to see the whole screen, when you are too close to the situation it can be a challenge to see it clearly....
If you’re keen to make your next getaway as smooth and stress-free as possible, consider the following 10 tips before you jet off. Keep your options open Whether it’s flights or accommodation, never book the first thing you see. Browse in incognito mode to avoid cookie tracking and the consequent price spike from suppliers, and make friends with comparison websites. When booking for hotels, use a site like Booking.com to lock down several free-cancellation options....
We’ve all read the success stories of people who got rid of their debt in 12-24 months. What they all had in common was a willingness to acknowledge, assess and tackle their problem head on. Using some of the most successful techniques out there, here’s an 8 step guide to help you get back on track. List Your Debts Before you can tackle your debts, you need to know your debts....
What is the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people? It is as simple as this: successful people think and talk about what they are creating, and unsuccessful people focus on and talk about what they’re lacking. So how do you bridge that gap between wanting success and having your success? Let’s make an important distinction. You see, there is a big difference between “Wanting” and “Having” something. Wanting: means lacking or absent....
Some of the happiest people on the planet are those free of circumstantial happiness. Their surroundings tell them they have nothing to be happy about, yet they smile and live life to the fullest. In a society built on comparison, materialistic gain, selfish ambition and more, more, more, it’s inspiring to be around these types of people – the ones who aren’t clawing and fighting to step on anyone or anything to be the best or get to the top....
I have prepared and tailored resumes for several clients, and I have observed common mistakes made throughout. Though these may seem minor or superficial to you, they are the difference between an interview and a rejection. Here are some things you need to consider to make yours the perfect resume: 1. Standardise Your resume should run standardised throughout: the formatting, the font, the colours, everything. Think about the opinion this gives an employer....
1. Share your memories Never stop remembering the amazing times you spent together. Let your significant other know how much certain events and time spent with them meant to you by actually telling them. Don’t fall into the trap of just living in the past. You should want to create new memories and not just be stuck in the past. 2. Recreate your first date Hopefully you’re doing this for fun, and not because you have amnesia or something....
1. The Egotist Pride sometimes is a virtue. But being arrogant means you are full of yourself and believe you are better or superior to everyone around you. Being around someone who doesn’t treat you with respect but rather intimidates and belittles you can be toxic to your personal development. 2. The Envious It seems such people appreciate your difficult times more than your periods of victory. They believe they deserve your moment of success and not you....
1. Improved healthcare Technology and healthcare go together better than peanut butter and jelly. In fact, the tech world has boosted healthcare so much that it would be impossible to list all of the positive changes that have been made in the last year alone. However, the invention of apps and wearables that help people monitor everything from their blood sugar levels to their pulse rate is definitely one of the best healthcare related technological breakthroughs of the past decade....
More often than not, what separates the people who seem to pick things up fast and excel at everything they try isn’t that they’ve stumbled on the best insights out there. Rather, it’s that they’ve learned how to learn well. Here are 10 things quick learners do differently to pick up anything. 1. Use the 80/20 rule In 1906 an Italian economist, Vilfredo Pareto, observed that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population....
This is the perfect response in dealing with people who add no value to your life. Once we can grasp this we can achieve greatness – greatness through our own efforts and creation without guilt. We can do this by the construction of a framework that makes us unstoppable. Here are 10 ways to become unstoppable. 1. Be Your Own Creator “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be....
And you don’t have to rely on mix-ins, you can also try topping them off well too. Things like sprinkled powdered sugar, frosting and Nutella can help turn a bland brownie mix into something truly tasty. 10 Ways to Make Boxed Brownies Taste Better | HULIQ 2. Toss in Some Peanut Butter Chips 3. Sprinkle Some Powdered Sugar Like a Pro 4. Frosting on Your Brownies 5. Get Nutty 6....
1. Breastfeeding protects your baby from illnesses. Breast milk not only contains all the vitamins and nutrients your baby needs to live, it also has qualities to protect your child from illnesses. Studies have shown that stomach viruses, ear infections, lower respiratory illnesses, and meningitis occur less often in babies who are fed breast milk, and instances of these illnesses are less severe when they do happen. The benefits last long beyond infancy to protect against type 1 and type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and inflammatory bowel disease....
1. Losing the romance in the relationship is one of the key reasons why relationships fail. It is easy to become complacent and slack on making an effort for romance. The truth is, relationships are work. Not that you won’t have any fun along the way, but you need to remember it takes a focused effort to be romantic with your partner. 2. Trying to control our significant other. Many of us either have control issues or things that the other person does that drive us crazy....
1. Corn July and August are the go-to days for sweet, buttery corn on the cob. (Of course, if we’re talking healthy, go easy on the butter). Corn goes well by itself, as a side, or in salads and salsas. No matter what month it is, the best time to eat corn is as soon as it’s harvested: as time passes, the sugars that give it that snap slowly turn to starch, and it loses its zing....
1. Rule of thirds This is probably going to be in the first lesson of your first photography class in the world and your easiest. The first step is to break your image down into three parts vertically and horizontally. With a well balanced shot, the points of interest should line up directly with the intersections of the grid. This method can be used with a variety of different scenes....
In 1997, my quest for family health and habits were put into motion when I founded LifeWorks Wellness Center with my wife, Sue Minkoff. From its inception, we always sought out to create a healing center where people would not only get the best possible medical care but in an environment that made you feel like family,[1] while also being passionate advocates for families looking to strengthen all facets of their household....
