Since I had a few questions beforehand, and during the process, I thought it’d be a good idea to share what I learned, just in case someone out there needs some reassurance. To further assure you that it’s not as bad as you think, here are a few tips on what to do before, during, and after getting a tattoo. Before you get a tattoo: During the tattooing process: This is the fun part....
For example: let’s say you want to learn how to make a good martini. You google search: “how to make the perfect martini”. Boom. You get back enough how-to articles on martini-making to make your head spin. You click one of the results…. It’s not bad. But maybe there’s something better. You go back to your Google search results and click another one, opening another tab in your browser. This one’s okay....
Schedules and commitments can get a little unruly. Utilize the definition of S.M.A.R.T. goals to personalize them accordingly to preferences. Here is where you will gain a tremendous amount of personal development and set yourself up for success this year. Prioritize these 20 monthly goal ideas to help you grow the coming year and be amazed at how your productivity and success accelerate. 1. Read One Book Education is key to learning and expanding your perspective....
1. Samuel Jackson The famous movie star was 46 when he played his role as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction. Before then, Jackson had struggled with drug addiction for two years until he got his first major role in Jungle Fever in 1991. 2. Martha Stewart Stewart worked in catering for years, but her role as “America’s housewife” did not materialize until she started writing cookbooks and other pieces on domestic living in her 40s....
Yet somewhere along the winding path of life, mistakes got a bad rap. They became evil, mental monsters that make you feel like a loser. And it’s true mistakes can choke you until you cannot breathe; just the thought of a possible failure can cause emotional paralysis. But okay, maybe you’re disappointed, embarrassed, or ashamed, so what? Pick yourself up, shake it off, and realize you just learned a valuable lesson that will sustain you for the rest of your life....
Yet, many who feel the tug of inspiration are afraid to take the leap. Don’t be one of those people who look back and regrets not starting their own business. Take control of your life, and your dreams. There are countless great reasons for starting your own business, and I’ve gathered 20 of the most compelling here—but whatever your reasons, don’t hold back. It’s time to start taking steps to take control of your own life, and there’s absolutely no better way to do that than to take ultimate control of your career, through starting your own business....
1. He appreciates who you are. You are unique and wonderful in your own way. Whether you wake up the neighborhood with your bathroom singing or like solving Sudoku puzzles in the middle of the night, he accepts you exactly the way you are. He doesn’t want to change anything about you. 2. He keeps his promises. It can be extremely annoying when a guy insists that he will do something, but never gets around to do it....
Take a moment to step back from your life. You don’t get much time to do that these days, so treat yourself for just a minute. When you step back, what do you see? Craziness? Fogginess? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. You’re right there with all of the other exhausted new mothers who have no idea how they will get through another day with only two hours of uninterrupted sleep....
1. You look well/pretty/amazing/relaxed… Compliments are a great way to spread goodwill in the world. Do it when you mean it though, not just for the sake of it. You’ll brighten up someone else’s day and set yourself firmly within another person’s ‘likeability’ radar. 2. How can I help? When you make others feel important you are instantly more likeable than someone who offers no value. Offering help shows that you have noticed a need and care enough to say something about it....
As far as I’m concerned, there are twenty different trends and currents that all fashion enthusiasts should be aware of. Being fabulous isn’t an easy task – it comes from thorough research, so start reading. 1. OTK Boots Whether you have visited a runway show or not, I’m positive that you have witnessed the development of this trend – over-the-knee boots are practically the base of the street style this fall....
1. Bali The warm Indian Ocean in a secluded area is the perfect romantic getaway. Spend your days along the beach, or travel inland to the forests and rice paddies. The culture is rooted in tradition and practice; you may even find yourself picking up a yoga class or meditating while you are here. 2. Turks and Caicos Take relaxation to one of the world’s best beaches. Enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle....
As podcast popularity continues to grow, there is a slew of business podcasts out there with invaluable information that you won’t want to miss. So, here’s my guide to 22 of the best business podcasts for entrepreneurs in 2023 that you’ll want to subscribe to this year. 1. Noah Kagan Presents On his namesake podcast, Noah Kagan interviews entrepreneurs and CEOs as well as athletes and celebrities and focuses on all aspects of business and wealth....
Particularly useful, to me, in this list is the free online courses from MIT and Apple Stores. You can’t get the degree, but knowledge is knowledge. Plus free icecream! There’s a lot of great ways to get hold of useful items at no cost, so let’s throw some ideas around. This list is good, but I know there’s more. Maybe next week Lifehack will put together our own list. Top of my list is Freecycle....
How to Maximize Energy from Sleep Plan and Measure Wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day. This will allow your body to get in to a rhythm, making it easier to both fall asleep and wake up on time. 2. For some people, it’s not the amount of sleep per day that has the most effect, it’s the amount of sleep per week. Find times in your schedule to catch up on sleep and fuel yourself for the rest of the week....
This article shows you how, through emphasizing what highly motivated people have in common. 1. They work on their goals no matter what. Ignoring countless excuses, even the most reasonable ones is what these people practice on a daily basis. Whether it’s rainy and cold, they are thirsty, hungry or exhausted, a motivated individual sets the goals as a top priority staying deaf to negative self-talk and rationalization. 2. They don’t rely purely on motivation....
1. Any.do Millions of people use Any.Do to organize their tasks. This application is perfect for students who need to create a to-do list. It also synchronize all tasks with other devices so that the list can be accessed from anywhere. Add new entries to the list with the help of touch-based interface, or use your voice to create tasks. You can change the priority of your entry, mark a task as completed, or even shake your device to remove all completed tasks from it....
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The real role of sleep in the creative process is a bit of a confusing idea. On one hand, we know that sleep improves out productivity, sanity and overall ability to function, however many of us also have a massively romanticised idea that the great creatives from our history never slept and instead manically slaved over their work. According to an infographic by New York based on Mason Currey’s ‘Daily Rituals: How Artists Work‘ the latter idea is mostly incorrect....
