When you start a workout regimen, many concerns will come up. Will you be able to maintain muscle mass at a calorie deficit? Is it possible to maintain/gain muscle while losing fat? How do you maximize your performance at the gym? And on many days you will find yourself wondering how to recover from that muscle soreness as fast as possible. The answer to all these questions is protein....
Before you give up on moisturizers altogether, try some of these home remedies that we found to be great solutions to dry skin problems. These helped me a lot and I’m sure they’ll help you too! Vanilla Body Cream Mmm, who doesn’t like smelling like vanilla? If you’ve got a food processor (or blender), you’ll be able to whip this up in minutes. What you’ll need for this is: 2 tbsp Shea Butter 2 tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil 4 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Absolute Oil Place all of the ingredients in your food processor (or blender) and blend until smooth....
Houseplants as more than functional decorations The presence of something “green” elicits happy emotions and makes the atmosphere relaxing and peaceful, whether you are in your home or strolling in a garden. What’s more significant of the unmatched advantages of keeping houseplants in your home is their ability to ward off a number of negative effects on your body through pests, harmful toxins, poor indoor air, chemicals, etc. Houseplants for a fresh breath of air at home Lady Palm: Best houseplant (requiring less maintenance) to resist pests at home....
If you’re searching for true authenticity, its best to know why cowboys wear what they wear. Though it may seem like a silly get-up to us, it comes from a long tradition of very specific tasks they needed to complete. Below is a basic guide to what a modern-day working cowboy needs to get his job done. Real Cowboy Attire Much of cowboy attire is a hodgepodge of different cultures contributing to practical needs....
We all have the same 24 hours in each day, yet some people seem to get a lot done and others seem to really struggle to get anything accomplished. When you really want to get things done, you’ll need to overcome procrastination. Here are 10 mini-hacks to overcome procrastination. 1. Set goals. If you really want to accomplish big things, set goals. And don’t just think about the goals. Actually get your dreams out of your head and onto paper....
Although this infographic from Digital Information World addresses ‘small business owners’, I think there’s a lot of tips in here for everybody who needs a little help organizing their time. My favourite tip is “plan for interruptions”, as I for one often pack plans in back to back, therefore leaving myself with absolutely no time to prepare, or even have a breather. Leaving no gaps between plans can lead to you becoming overwhelmed or burning out, so always give yourself a tiny breather even on busy days....
Sadly not everyone has the luxury of knocking through walls to create a vast home office. You get just one room in the family home and, often, not a very big one at that. This makes keeping the space clutter free even more important. A messy environment creates a messy mind and can turn your professional sanctuary into a disordered space where you struggle to boost your output. There are, however, ten very simple things you can do to create more space in your home office in no time at all....
1. They create a stronger bond. When your partner can joke or make you laugh, then there’s an immediate bond because you are sharing an experience which is pleasurable and fun. When somebody told me that their partner’s laugh was never far away, it was a confirmation that their relationship was solid and stable. Laughter is contagious and it can lighten everything up. It does not mean that your partner is superficial or never takes things seriously....
As everyone else is nodding off, the night owls start to become productive, resulting in all kinds of benefits. Check out 10 reasons why night owls are smarter people. 1. They Have ‘Evening Strength’ There may be a physical advantage to being a night owl: researchers at the University of Alberta tested the leg strength of nine early birds and nine night owls and found that the leg strength of an early bird remained consistent throughout the day....
The written word is a part of every day life. At its most basic, writing is a way of communicating. This is the one inalienable characteristic of writing itself, whether you’re communicating with a colleague or friend or you’re actually communicating with yourself – though a shopping list, for instance. Aside from the fact that writing is an inescapable part of every day life, there are many good reasons you should make a good session of writing part of your daily routine, even if it’s just a few hundred words....
1. You think politicians have your best interest at heart. If you think all of your country’s problems will magically vanish if you elect a new leader or representative, then you might be a hopelessly ignorant fool. Politicians have little incentive to care about the people they serve, because the system is built to serve the needs of the most powerful (read: wealthy). 2. You believe in a religion just because your parents told you to....
1. He doesn’t seem to be listening anymore Whether he is playing video games or listening to songs on his I-pod, he rarely is paying attention to everything you say. He seems engrossed to a world of his own sounds, the one he has defined for himself, and that may not include the sound of you, his mother. 2. He doesn’t make it easier for you to raise him You think as he grows older he will make it easier for you to nurture him; maybe he will mature and take more responsibilities....
Plenty of employees love to hate their boss, but what about you? Maybe you resent the tasks you’re saddled with. Perhaps you’re fed up of being micro-managed. Maybe you have aspirations to jump in the hot seat yourself. Despite usually falling into either the “love ’em” or “hate ’em” camp, life is far from straightforward for the boss. Whether you’re tiring of your own boss, have future ambitions to climb the corporate ladder, or you’re already enjoying the perks power, let’s take a look at some of the things only bosses would understand....
This trait has its positives. It means that you are most likely a hard-working individual, who takes things seriously and doesn’t mess around. You are motivated and competitive, and this makes other people respect and admire you. However there are some things that people who are obsessed with control are missing out on. Here are just a few examples: 1. They know some things are only complicated in our minds Imagine getting into your car on a day where you happen to be extremely late for something, and no matter what you do, the car will not start....
1. They delegate Successful people know that they are not the best at everything. So they find people that are smarter and more efficient to do tasks they are not the best at. They leverage the knowledge and the abilities of these persons and get more out of their time. 2. They break down their goals Having a mighty wall to climb over may lead to procrastination and frustration. Successful people know this....
1. They set goals and follow through on them. It is one thing to set a goal and it’s another thing to achieve that goal. Almost everyone sets goals but only a few possess the guts and discipline to follow through on those goals. At the beginning of every year, we all make resolutions about things we want to start or stop doing. If you look back to the first day of this year, can you proudly say that you have achieved 40% of your goals?...
Though it’s a great challenge, many people with divorced parents still try hard to be fully engaged in a relationship. In the process, there’re plenty of challenges…When you love them, please remember the following 10 things… 1. They Don’t Trust Easily Trust is hard won when you love a person with divorced parents… especially if one or both parents suddenly became unreliable after divorce. They might be able to trust, but they often remind themselves things can change rapidly and unexpectedly....
1. They don’t participate in office gossip. Trustworthy people love to have a good conversation, but they refuse to speculate about the life of a friend or co-worker. They know it is silly to make assumptions, because every person’s behavior is influenced by outside factors they couldn’t possibly know about. While they aren’t afraid of confrontations, they won’t speak ill words behind a person’s back. 2. They don’t repeat secrets they were trusted with....
It’s all about puzzling out the most favourable approach to handling the project with maximum efficiency. In a way, you should be more of a tactician than a task master. Here are some suggestions you might find useful if you intend on being a successful project manager. Find a good approach to tasks Finding the right approach to a certain task is all about good segmentation; how to divide the project into a smaller wholes so that you can track your progression on a daily basis, and also how to tackle the task so that the workload is evenly distributed....
