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Statistics and examples While there are no official statistics that reflect people’s preferences when it comes to receiving birthday gifts, I am pretty sure the results would be widely varying if everyone told the truth. Many times we really need a particular thing or have a long wish list, but telling others that feels selfish and uncomfortable. Even if you say you need new clothes, for example, no one can ensure that you won’t end up with five floral dresses and two hand knitted beanies when you actually wear black suits everyday....

Yes, we all want astonish our future employers with our brilliance and expertise, but if we turn up late or don’t look the part, then there’s a strong chance the interview is blown! So to help all you future interviewees out there, I thought I’d put together a list of dos and don’ts to ensure you at least have a chance of getting your dream job! 1. Don’t stretch the truth....

What is it? Drinking a glass of water. Just make sure to time it right and down the glass 30 minutes before a meal. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that drinking water half an hour before each main meal may help you lose weight. Their research showed that something as simple as drinking a pint (500 ml) of water before at least one meal, but as often as before all three main meals of the day, resulted in an average of almost 3 lbs lost over the 12 weeks of the study....

She believes and she is not scared. She has more to lose than you do. Yet she is willing to go the long haul. Even if it fails she is assured that she has given her goodness and purity to someone who should appreciate her. You should understand that happy endings could take a life time to create and she is willing to make that compromise. The truth is that there are very few people in the world who would wait for anyone....

Here’s just some of the things you can do with dry-erase markers: Be sure to test your dry-erase marker on any new surface you intend to mark with it — some surfaces don’t erase very well (our 5-year old and his friend from across the street demonstrated this nicely on our latex-painted kitchen wall…). Likewise, some brands of marker erase better than others — I’m not usually a “brand whore”, but I always use Expo brand markers because I’ve been burned by other brands and generics that leave permanent or semi-permanent marks....

It’s not about working harder as that will only get so far, it’s how you plan and structure your time and then how you maximize the time you have planned. The key for these time management tips is not to do them once, but repeat them over and over until they become habits. This is when those around will think you do have more than 24 hours in a day....

1. Plastic Cups Open your kitchen cabinet and look inside. Ideally, you will be treated to the sight of a cupboard full of lovely glassware. If you see a cabinet full of plastic cups, it may be time to pare down your drink ware collection. Restaurants, movie theaters, and local businesses often give away drinking vessels with branding and promotional information brightly printed on the side. It is all too easy to wash these and put them in the cupboard with the rest of your glasses....

You are always trying too hard to get noticed. But have you ever noticed your inner world? You are always running after something. But have you ever taken a simple walk in your inner kingdom? You are always frustrated after your hectic appointments. But did you schedule any internal meetings? This is the time to answer all these questions by learning how to practice mindfulness. 1. Live in the Moment Enjoy your present without connecting the events with your past and future....

The goal in healthy eating is not just eating foods that are good for you and avoiding the bad. It is learning your body and figuring out how to optimize the food that you do eat. This means learning how to improve your digestion and to maximize absorption of the key nutrients your body needs. Eat these 4 foods on an empty stomach: 1. Fresh Fruit Fruit is an incredibly healthy food group: packed with vitamins, nutrients, fiber and water....

The easy options — using the same password each time or writing them down on paper or in a spreadsheet — aren’t exactly the most secure. In fact, security experts strongly warn against these options as they leave you vulnerable to online theft. So what’s a web surfer to do? If you’ve got more than a dozen services, you’re not going to remember all of them. It’s time to look into a password manager — and if you’re a cheapskate like me, you want a free one....

First, Take A Look On Your Neck Then, Observe Your Back Do You Have The Good Standing Posture If Not, A Yoga Asana For Poor Posture Can Help You 8 Exercises And Stretches That You Can’t Miss And Moves For A Stronger Core & Better Posture Something Easy You Can Do In The Office Refer To This Chart From Time To Time Why Don’t You Commit To The Challenge With Your Family And Friends This Graph Clearly Displays Which Muscles You Are Stretching

If you are experiencing feelings of grogginess more often than not, chances are your daily routine could be tuned up. The 10 infographic below can help you pinpoint potential problems and readjust so that sweet dreams come sooner. How Much Sleep Do You Need Indeed? Lose Sleep, Lose Your Mind And Health Something Real Bad Will Happen On Your Brain… So What Should You Do To Sleep Well? How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Sleep Cave Don’t Forget About The Good Bedtime Habits Good Night Drink For Better Sleep The Sleeping Position Matters Too But What To Do When You Just Can’t Fall Asleep?...

There are companies out there trying to lure you by promising features like unlimited resources, 24/7 technical support, virtually 100% uptime, etc. But beyond all the technical mumbo jumbo, there is still an informed decision you need to make. So, here are 10 things you should look into before considering a particular service. 1. Pricing There are numerous service providers that provide similar services for different prices. Of course there always are many different factors determining these variances in services, but you should still consider looking into a number of different choices before choosing one....

Failure, disappointment, frustration, exhaustion… All these difficult moments can erode our passion for life. Here are 100 inspirational and motivational quotes to reignite your love for life. Whenever you or your loved ones feel lost in life, take a look at them and they can be the beacon lights to guide your way to get through the darkness: 100 Inspiring Quotes to Make You Love Life We may easily feel frustrated and lose our passion for life when we encounter setbacks....

1. Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms Recipe Source Why complicate things? Quick, simple and delicious. Also, bonus garlic! 2. Caramelised Mushroom and Onion Biscuits Recipe Source More generally referred to as a savory scone in my motherland, these delicious morsels are perfect if you enjoy your mushrooms with a side of carbs. I know I do. 3. Light Mushroom Lasagna Recipe Source Tired of the same old lasagna recipe? Mix it up with this mushroom filled substitute!...

There are, of course, foods we are wanting to keep out of our typical day-to-day diets. Foods such as sodas, cakes and cookies that contain high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners have been linked to interruptions in the brain. Also, limiting processed foods that contain simple grains such as enriched flour, may have a detrimental effect on your brain power. Instead, focusing on whole foods that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals have been proven to help with memory, computing power, and preventing disease....

Don’t Use Your Middle Initial. Get a Non-Published Telephone Number. Get a P.O. Box and Use It. Print Only Your Name and Address on Checks. Disable the RFID Chip in Your Passport. Buy Your Stamps and Mail Your Packages at the Counter. Use Prepaid Calling Cards. Avoid Filing Change of Address Orders with USPS. Safeguard Personal Information Online. Call the OneCall OptOut Number. Use Private Phone to Protect Privacy in Online Auctions....

One crucial detail that was often left out of studies when comparing single and two-parent homes was the stability of the household. There is a correlation between family structure and family stability, but this study shows that children who grow up in stable single-parent homes do as well as those in married households in terms of academic abilities and behavior. But providing stability is easier said than done. With only one adult to act as a parent, some tasks are inherently more challenging....

It can help keep your weight under control. It can lower the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and countless others. It’s also generally accepted that being in good shape is good for you. However, it’s not how much you exercise but how you exercise. Many people forget one of the most important parts of exercising, which is the cool down exercises. What are cool down exercises? Cool down exercises are defined as light exercise that helps your body transition from working hard to resting....

With thousands of books available, we’ve decided to pick out some books that were published more recently to help you become a wiser person. 1. Emotional First Aid The premise of this book is to help you learn how to stop ruminating on everything. While there are some benefits to thinking deeply, sometimes it doesn’t help you. Ruminating leads to overthinking and in some cases, it makes problems worse for you and can negatively impact your life....