The fact that it is a difficult world to get a foothold in should not make it any less appealing for those who truly want to write for a living. There are just a few things you need to be clear on before you take a real leap and become a fully paid up member of the freelance writers’ fraternity. 1. Leave Your Principles at The Door This may sound like a horrible thing to say, but the truth hurts....
Alternatives Dynamic Lunges Step-Ups Front Squats Military Pressing Few people, not excluding high level athletes, possess optimal shoulder build to be able to do this exercise “safely”. I put safely in quotes because you may not suffer an acute injury from shoulder presses, but chances are that down the road you may develop some sort of impingement. Understand this is not a matter of poor training or weak musculature. It is simply a matter of how you are built....
Yoga, natural medicines and a balanced, alkaline diet are becoming huge around the world, but many vegetarians and vegans are still reluctant to travel, believing they might not find suitable food options. What if I could prove you wrong? What if being vegan or vegetarian is not a limitation at all? Here’s why you should grab your passport without fear! It’s Much Easier Than You Think Nowadays, being a traveler who only eats vegan or vegetarian foods is quite easy....
1. It takes consistent time and effort to be an expert in any area. This is the first and foremost thing to keep in mind. People usually get discouraged when it takes more time than they thought it will. One thing to keep in mind is that people have to, at this time, refer only to people who have already achieved what you want to be, which most people fail to do....
However, when it comes to relationships, being a phone-zombie can have more serious effects. New research shows that romantic partners who devote too much attention to their phones suffer more conflict and experience lower levels of relationship satisfaction, which ultimately can lead to higher levels of depression. A study of 453 adults from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business looked at the relationship effects of Pphubbing — that is, “partner” phone-snubbing....
1. Set the Right Goals Setting goals is crucial if you hope to launch a career in music. Often, the problem is that most people set safe goals in order to avoid failing. This is a totally backward way of approaching the matter. “Although your goals in the music industry may be completely unrelated to recording/performing music, the point is this: don’t settle for less than you truly want in your music career in attempt to be realistic,” music instructor Tom Hess advises....
We all know that our attitudes directly affect our energy levels, which in turn, affect our productivity rates. Do yourself a favor and implement these 5 productivity hacks for your office. Not only will they make you more productive, but they also promise to brighten your mood and your workday. Kill The Clutter Unless you prefer to work in a big pile of mess, clutter stands to be a killer of productivity....
There are lots ways we put value on our time: there’s time we could use to earn money, to spend with our families or to devote ourselves to a hobby. And, yes, we can often save money or make a dollar stretch further by doing certain tasks ourselves. But we must balance between the value of the dollar we might not want to spend on an already-made shirt and the hour we might spend making one....
Authority is a challenge, friends are a double-edge sword, many of the stuff you are learning seem pointless and relationships are this messy thing you can’t quite figure out. Everything is too confusing; too real; too huge. You are no longer a kid neither an ‘adult’, or whatever that means, but responsibilities keep piling over your shoulders. People say it is a phase and that it will pass: ‘things will get better’, ‘you will understand it when you grow up’....
1. Use Your Senses The best way to stay safe is to avoid a confrontation altogether. Criminals do not see all people as equally likely targets, they identify those who will give them the least trouble and the best chance to escape. Consequently, your best self defence strategy is to not be an easy target. Walk tall with good posture and be aware of your surroundings. Don’t wear headphones, your ears are a valuable resource in knowing what is going on around you especially after dark....
In our present world being security cautious is of paramount importance and in high demand in companies, and the need to send encrypted data over a network, VPN technology has developed more strongly means and is becoming more widespread in the private and business environment. This article will relieve some significant benefits of VPN: 1. Improved Security VPN has a lot of advantages to increase our online safety and privacy when surfing the internet not just from hackers, government and telephony operator per DNS Leakage....
Celebrate? The notion hadn’t crossed my mind. I was about to run off to the next project. She helped me realize the importance of celebrating the accomplishment of a project’s end. As I reflected on this, I saw the value in celebrating the everyday and figured we could all benefit from taking a moment to celebrate the little and big achievements in our lives. I now propose what I call, “The Celebration Project....
5 Steps for Making Exercise a Habit 1. Plan for Success In order to really commit to a new exercise plan, make a long term goal and set a date for achievement. Your goal could be related to time, distance, or new skill. Examples include holding a one minute plank, running a 5k, or a yoga headstand. Next, break down that big goal into weekly goals. Now, break the weekly goals into daily micro goals....
No matter the reason you’re leaving your employer, do it with a little style and grace. You still need goodwill from your past employers — references, anyone? — and you are likely to have plenty of positive relationships at your old place of employment that are worth preserving. There are a few things you can do to make your transition a little better. 1. Skip the theatrics The fact that you’re moving on to a new employer is not an excuse to engage in theatrics....
Simple mistakes can lead to a tax audit. That means the IRS will double check that your individual account and tax information is correct. To avoid the headache of a tax audit, be sure to report your income and expenses properly the first time. This starts by avoiding these common tax mistakes: Choosing the wrong filing status The IRS uses five different filing statuses to determine things like your correct tax rate, eligibility on certain credits, and your standard deduction....
1. You don’t lose individuality, when your partner and you become “we” Every independent woman is disgusted when couples become “we”, and there is no “I” anymore. “We like the film. We hate that new restaurant. We, we, we…” And all the independent women ask themselves, why has individuality disappeared and what happened to having your own opinion?However, there is nothing wrong with becoming “we”, and it is often an indicator of having a relationship with an actual future....
The bottom line is that most people don’t really understand anxiety. It isn’t something that can be turned on or off or be consciously controlled in an effective manner. To help you get a better sense of what exactly this malicious state of mind does to a person, here’s a short little list of some of the things that anxiety does to you, which I am familiar with since I suffer from it myself…...
1. I’m with the wrong partner if I doubt the relationship. Often when a person doubts their partner, they automatically think that this means they are with the wrong person. This simply is not true, and is one of many myths we believe indicate that a relationship is in trouble. I would argue that in a healthy relationship, one should and will experience doubt from time to time. The only way a relationship can grow is if we challenge the person we are in relationship with, and this often comes via doubt or questioning one another (with a degree of tact)....
Sometimes, moving to a new location doesn’t mean that you don’t like your current location or that you’re not productive where you are. It may just be a dream you’ve always had that you must fulfil. Your reasons for wanting to relocate may include exploring the world, sharing the experiences of other people, eating their food, visiting their most beautiful places, or getting a job in a new location that you could never get in your hometown....
In a world where things move at rapid pace and people get impatient waiting for anything longer than 5 seconds, it feels like there are tons of things on our plates. There’s that urgent email we need to get back to, a project that needs finishing, and of course, time off with friends and family (if there’s even time left). The more work we have in front of us, the easier it is to get into a frantic state of mind....
