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1. You understand if it’s tedious, its probably good for you Scales are one of the most painful and yet most useful exercises for music students. As a teacher, they are incredibly boring to work on, however all good music teachers know the pain is worth it. If your student can endure lots of scale exercises, that super technical piece later on will be infinitely less painful. 2. You have lots of beginning students and they are not exactly what you envisioned As you were working on your music degree, you imagined your life as an instructor filled with prodigies....

A motivated employee creates a positive environment in the workplace, while an unmotivated employee is destructive and demoralizing. Here are some effective ways to help you motivate an employee and boost employee performance. 1. Create a Family-Like Atmosphere We are not talking about treating an employee the same way you would treat your mother or your brother. This is about creating an atmosphere where employees feel safe and respected. Make sure your employees know that regardless of how you feel about them, you always have their backs and are willing to guide them through failures and help them celebrate successes....

But sometimes, it’s what you don’t do that gets you in a jolly state. We all carry cranky beliefs, mindsets, and habits. To enjoy more of what life has to offer (which, in case you didn’t know, is quite a lot!) you have to quit doing that harmful stuff. Below are 11 things you need to drop today in order to be happy. 1. Spending time with toxic people. There’s an old Mexican saying: tell me who you hang out with and I’ll tell you who you are....

Here are 11 things they know how to do, that you should too. 1. Kiss up to difficult people and tell them that they are great Everyone likes to have nice things said about them, especially difficult people. They like their egos stroked, so just do it! Sure, it’s fake. You’re probably thinking that you shouldn’t have to stoop to that level just to get along with problem people. However, if this problem person is your boss, you have no choice....

Resiliency is a mindset and one that you thoughtfully choose each day. It requires that you have great focus, determination and dedication. A great willingness and need to experience joy in your life once again. You know that you will succeed. You believe this with your whole being. There is nothing more important to success in life than being resilient. You understand this with your heart and soul. 1. They will always display mastery over their emotions Resilient people feel strong emotions just like everyone else, but they will always take a moment or two and take a breath....

Here are the 11 telltale warning signs that you’re in an unhealthy relationship: 1. Your personal growth can not flourish in the relationship Whereas healthy relationships offer safe havens for personal growth, people who feel that their own growth and happiness needs to be sacrificed for the survival of the relationship often find themselves going the wrong way in the tunnel of love. 2. You feel as if the life is being sucked out of you Did you ever hear of emotional vampires?...

The cosmetics apart from being expensive can also damage the texture of the skin in the long run. So, if you are among those seeking that magic ingredient for glowing skin, your search ends here. Honey, long considered nature’s gold for health, is also great for skin and beauty. Lleaon of Leons Beauty shares this amazing infographic about the beauty benefits of honey. 12 Amazing Beauty Benefits Of Honey | Leons Beauty Featured photo credit: Leons Beauty via goo....

“I’ll never be able to do that.” One very common yet harmful negative thought is the word “never”. When saying we will never accomplish something, what we really mean is it will be difficult to undertake. However, by using the word “never” instead of describing the challenge accurately, we limit how much we can achieve. Instead of telling yourself you can never finish an undertaking, try looking at the situation as outside your grasp now, but one you could eventually work towards....

Apps can help you to take charge of three of the most important aspects of your day-to-day life: your family, your health, and your time. Family 1. Tinder Your relationships start and end with your romantic endeavors, and a host of online dating sites have led to Tinder — the most efficient romance app available. While it may not be as romantic as meeting the love of your life in a chance encounter, it’s fast and fun to meet and chat with potential love interests through Tinder’s intuitive design....

I think we all know what we should do, but the prospect of sitting down and getting everything together, taking the time to set up a system that we trust to work for us (and that we trust ourselves to make work) is daunting. And, what’s more, it’s time consuming — and time’s exactly what we don’t have. We’re too busy to manage our time! But, what if you could do it in 12 hours?...

Here’s a look at tried-and-true remedies for common aches and pains. This list provides food cures that target the cause of pain, and heal the body from within. 1. Aching Joints Pineapple – When joint pain flares up, reach for a fresh pineapple. This fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain, which helps the body process nutrients, reduce inflammation, and support joint function. Dice up a pineapple to make a fruit salad and add a healthy punch to relieve joint pain....

A lot of individuals out there tend to set aside their fitness routines during the holidays since they believe that they do not have enough time to perform their workouts. And because they feel guilty after the holiday season, most of the gyms and fitness centers are packed with fresh members. Always bear in mind that you can still enjoy the holidays and stay fit at the same time. If you want to stay fit during the holiday season, especially during Christmas and the New Year’s Eve, here are some useful tips that might help you:...

Just check out these 12 practical ways to eat healthy, while keeping your bill manageable. 1. Buy organic food locally Organic food is a great way to make sure you are eating healthy food, but it is often expensive in supermarkets. However, it is normally much cheaper at your local farmer’s market. Additionally, you’ll find different, fresher-than-fresh options as the seasons change. 2. Invest in a slow cooker A slow cooker is a great way for you to make healthy meals cheap and easy — they are perfect for making nutritious stews, sauces and soups....

Here are 12 signs you have been with someone for too long, but it’s definitely not a bad thing: 1. You can fart whenever you want without feeling embarrassed. You feel completely comfortable letting off the gas, even when they are around. They might give you a face when they realize it, but you will not fear that will ruin your reputation with them anymore. 2. You can wake up with your messy hair and stinky breath without feeling awkward....

1. They understand how to enjoy something instead of obsess over it. 2. They can live outside their own heads. 3. They know how to be practical. Artists oftentimes excel at the abstract, but struggle with the mundane. They may know how to paint a portrait of you, but might not know how to do their taxes. Non-artistic people should take pride in their ability to handle the stuff that seems basic, but is alien to so many artistic people....

However, there are ups and downs to being unemotional. Check out the following 12 things that all unemotional women will understand. 1. You wish you were better at comforting others. You always feel awkward whenever you are supposed to be comforting someone. You genuinely sympathise with them and you wish you could cheer them up, but you never know what to say to make things better. 2. You avoid other people when you’re upset....

1. Being in Public Places is Extremely Stressful It’s not that you don’t like other people, highly empathetic people are extremely sensitive. Meaning, they are highly tuned in to others’ emotions and energy. Being in a public place with a lot of people is essentially overstimulating. 2. Labeled as Moody An empathetic person will most likely share their mood with the world regardless of whether their mood is shy, disconnected, happy, crabby or filled with joy....

Typically, when a child shows persistent difficult learning how to read, or write or in mathematical reasoning during formal years of schooling, they are suffering from a learning disability. They may demonstrate symptoms such as slow or effortful reading, poor written expression with little or no clarity, difficulties remembering facts, or inaccurate mathematical reasoning. Their testing shows difficulties in academic skills of various types, and they present a range of scores that are well below average....

1. Blog log I run several blogs aside from the work I do at Lifehack. Each of them has it’s own medium-sized Moleskine notebook (a soft-cover one — I don’tneed all the pages of the hard-cover notebooks for this) in which I record passwords, configuration information, and notes for future changes. When I’m brainstorming post ideas, they go into their relevant notebooks, along with any other miscellanea related to each site....

1. Walk under a confetti of leaves Autumn leaves are ethereal and beautiful. When you notice the wind blowing slightly, why not wrap up warm and stroll down a tree-lined avenue? There isn’t a more mindful exercise I can think of as walking through a confetti of golden and red leaves, feeling them brush past your skin, whilst hearing your feet crunch down the carpet of fallen leaves. 2. Mull your own (fermented) juice Fall is all about warm spicy drinks....