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Not only does it hurt to be lied to, but it can put you at a disadvantage since you’ll have false information, which ultimately affects your decision-making. Lying for personal gain or gratification is a dishonest personal trait and stamping the lies out earlier in your relationship with a person who is in communication with you will save you a whole lot of stress down the line. Infidelity, cheating spouses, and raw dishonesty are some of the most anger-inducing experiences you can encounter because trust is key to good relationships....

1. Remove Non-Structural Walls Today’s homeowners want space. They care less about partitioned rooms and would much prefer an open floor plan in which one space naturally feeds into the next. If you have non-structural walls or other constricting elements, go ahead and remove them. This includes non-structural columns, kitchen bars, kitchen islands, and interior walls between communal spaces. 2. Install Solar Panels In 2017, one of the smartest things you can do is invest in solar panels....

Often times handling a Start-Up can be as hard as giving birth. Physically the pain may not compare but emotionally and mentally, it’s the same concept of bringing a new life to planet earth. The time, dedication, passion, and love may eventually surpass all expectations; however, the question has always been on how do you keep everything on track? How does organizing a Start-Up work? What you need to know and what you need to understand becomes a challenge in this journey....

Here are four ways to get your home and all those in it prepared so you can hit the ground running when summer finally arrives. Prepare your sprinklers Most people do not fully understand how their sprinkler systems work. They simply set the timer, and the sprinklers come on at a specific time. Unfortunately, winter can be extremely hard on sprinkling systems, and often summer will arrive but sprinkling systems will not come on....

When I say manipulate, I don’t necessarily mean it in a negative sense. Manipulation can be used for good — convincing someone to take a vacation or doing everything possible to get that promotion at work. Below are several ways in which a mere awareness of the psychology behind our interactions can help benefit us more than we would ever expect. 1. Use Body Language To Your Advantage The way the brain stimulates physical movements and reactions during day-to-day interactions is almost uncontrollable....

Below is a list of 40 powerful productivity quotes from some of the highly successful people. Learn from the words and work on your mind: Productivity Quotes to Keep You Motivated The Bottom Line These productivity quotes may help you get started, but in order to achieve true success through motivation and determination, you’ll need to set the right goals and move toward them every day through specific action steps[1]....

1. Big Magic Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear tells the amazing story of how ideas can float all over the world until it finds the right person. In this audiobook, Elizabeth Gilbert shares some of the most intimate experiences she’s had using creativity and magic to live a meaningful life. This is a great read for everyone, including; parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to find a bit of magic in their life....

For some people, the smartphone (and other small devices) is how news is relayed between regions. Even farmers check the price of a bushel of hay through smart devices. It is not only used for personal reasons, like tracking our kids’ whereabouts, but also for never missing an important phone call about a big work project. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, having this kind of technology at our fingertips has enabled us to be everywhere, practically do anything with the swipe of a screen, and learn anything by asking a mysterious woman called Siri....

Smartphones have become the main tools for delivering music in a world where iPods and portable digital players are becoming obsolete. As such, there are hundreds of music apps on various app stores designed to deliver the perfect musical experience. These can be used to do everything from simple streaming to creating new music and making music mixes with your favorite tunes. In spite of their different functions, all these apps have one main objective: to make everyday life more musical....

A house becomes your home once you customize it to your individual, distinctive taste and lifestyle. Home improvement projects can bring satisfaction to homeowners at all stages of the game: whether they just bought the house, have lived there for quite some time, want to increase its resale value, winter is coming, or they just want to be creative. via GIPHY Whatever the reason for the upgrade, one of the most important first steps is to take a good look at your bank account....

Generally a backed up system is something that can be dealt with without the help of a professional, and actually won’t take long at all. Below are five do-it-yourself ways to maintain your drain and septic system. 1. Water and Vinegar Mixture In a one gallon jug, fill up with one half scalding hot water and the other half distilled white vinegar. Before you go to bed, you should pour this down the toilet that is closest to the main line and then flush....

Warning: I’ve read all the books, so there will be some minor spoilers ahead. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Let’s dive in, shall we? 1. Your network is the best way to land a job (and a title!) Tyrion has proven this many times; his network was related, but he landed a prime job as Hand of the King and as Master of Coin due to his Lannister ties....

People who snore lightly or infrequently, referred to as grade one snorers, are not as likely to encounter related health risk, but those who snore on a habitual basis (grade two and three snorers) will often find that their daytime function is affected, and their snoring may be indicative of a more serious issue. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where a person’s airways become blocked while they are asleep....

However, armed with a little financial know-how it is possible to get a grip on your finance, and ensure your money is working hard for you, allowing you to lead a more productive life. 1. Claim Back On Tax Allowance If you are self-employed, you may well be eligible for a variety of tax benefits that you’re currently unaware of — anything you pay for which is necessary for your job — can be claimed back against income tax, ensuring you keep a higher proportion of the money you earn....

1. Having trouble conceiving One of the biggest problems with having a baby when you are 35 or older, is that it will be harder to get pregnant in the first place. Fertility rates are highest for most women in their twenties and then start slowly declining once they turn thirty. Once your turn 35, your fertility rate decrease rapidly. The average women can have a baby until she is 41, but there is no guarantee....

All you need is the right memorization techniques to make the most of your memory. The human brain is fascinating. More specifically, the vast interconnections within our mind. Mendel Kaelen compares the human brain to a hill covered in snow, The intent of Kaelen’s discussion is to think of new ways to temporarily flatten the snow. Kaelen remarked, The idea here is to temporarily rewire your brain, or as Michael Pollan remarked in How to Change Your Mind, So, how can we rewire our brain allowing deeply worn connections to disappear and new connections to form?...

The idea of a culture fit lies on the premise of a ‘perfect match.’ A fit happens when an individual finds the appropriate organization (environment) where his or her talents are adequately nurtured, valued, developed and rewarded. This concept is similar to how certain fruits thrive in some climates. Human talents and abilities also have natural ‘sweet spots’ where it’s fruits can easily blossom. It is your responsibility to find that unique environment that is integral to your success....

So if you are a manager, what can you do to ensure your top talent doesn’t leave your company? This infographic can help by explaining the top five reasons top talents will leave. Of course, you may not be able to affect each of these factors, for example, the overall health of the company, but if one of your top employees leaves because he thinks you’re a jerk or because you never recognize her work, that’s totally your fault....

1. Eliminate your expensive vices The obvious culprit when it comes to expensive vices is smoking. Let’s have a look at how quitting can concretely benefit your wallet: If you kick your 10-a-day smoking habit you could see yourself £1,400 better off within a mere year. Best of all, your family and friends will thank you for taking their well-being into consideration as well. But don’t stop there. Fizzy drinks like Coca-Cola or Sprite are not only disastrous for your waistline, but could also be setting you back over £146 a year if you’ve made it a daily habit....

According to a survey released by Bank of America, 4 in 10 millennials confess they interact with their smartphone more than they interact with their own families. The survey concludes that millennials( aged between 18 to 34) interact with their smartphones more than anything else or anyone else ! Another report, this time by Experian, showed that 77% millennials own smartphones and spend more than 2 hours a day using them....