2. Fight the Fear of Change Innovative leaders constantly evangelise the need for change. They replace the comfort of complacency with the hunger of ambition. ‘We are doing well but we cannot rest on our laurels – we need to do even better. ’They explain that while trying new ventures is risky, standing still is riskier. They must paint a picture that shows an appealing future that is worth taking risks to achieve....

During my previous relationship I found myself to be changing into someone I did not like. The pressure of how a relationship was ‘supposed’ to be overwhelmed me and I started resisting. At the time I didn’t realize that was what it was. My mood changed completely. I found it hard to get out of bed, I found everything boring, I became jealous very easily, my usual laid-back nature became one of extreme up-tightness, and I was extremely quick to anger....

Unfortunately though, once those rambunctious kids reach a certain age, for most of them, playing will just be a fond memory from their childhood. I have a question for you. Where is it written that adults can’t play? Did you know that there is a significant amount of research that shows us why, as adults, we need to be incorporating play into our daily lives? The benefits are numerous: Playtime lowers our stress levels, boosts our creativity and problem solving skills, enables us to develop deeper connections with others, and it’s shown to improve our brain activity....

Disturbed Focus One of the reasons that many people are overloaded with work is not because they have too much to do, but because we live in a world of information overload and our focus is constantly being disturbed. Have you ever sat in a coffee shop or in an airport and gotten more work done in an hour than you do in a week? Sound familiar? That’s because sometimes when we are out of our own environment we are not being disturbed by a barrage of distractions....

A few basics you should always remember include defrosting your meat before you cook it, always using separate cooking boards for meat and veggies and keeping raw meats away from veggies and ready-to-eat foods in the store and your fridge. But the point of this infographic really is to teach you about grilling chicken safely and there are plenty of important rules very specific to grilling. For example, use two tongs and two plates for handling and storing raw chicken and cooked chicken separately....

Air purifiers are appliances that aid in the removal of air pollutants. They are especially helpful for people who suffer from asthma or allergies and are also used to get rid of secondhand smoke hence, air purifiers are needed if there is a smoker in the house. They can be used in both commercial and residential environments. Air purifiers have HEPA filters that assist with cleaning and purifying the air that is circulated....

I have six lovely children — one of them now an adult, and a couple more almost there — and I give a lot of thought to what I think they should know as they grow up and go out into the world. What could I best teach them to equip them for life? This is what I’d like them to know: You are good enough. Most people are afraid to do things because they are afraid they’re not good enough, afraid they’ll fail....

Some people find themselves in management roles without having developed these crucial skills. Perhaps you’re a manager and struggle to lead your team? Or maybe you’re not in a management role, but feel you want to create better leadership skills? The Benefits of Having Good Leadership Skills Whether you’re in a leadership role or not, recognizing and implementing good leadership skills within your team or business can help your productivity and team relationships to no end....

Sometimes love prevails. But other times, a family is just torn apart by these relationships. Kids are disowned, couples end up eloping, or the relationship ends and both are simply heartbroken. The Big Sick is a romantic comedy that follows an interracial couple’s journey as they deal with their cultural differences. It’s loosely based on the real-life romance between Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) and his wife Emily Gordon. From family disputes and match-making failures, to looking after a loved one who is ill and going through a near-death experience…The Big Sick has plenty of funny and genuine moments to convince viewers that true love will always prevail....

I won’t deny, I’m one guy who benefits from new technology, athough we must be aware of the its perils, too. As an old song by Billy Joel goes — I took the good times, I’ll take the bad times, I’ll take you just the way you (new gadgets) are. Additional lyrics should be — if we wise up, and we should, we’ll avoid the bad times, too. It means, you need to train yourself how to evade new tech’s bad effects by learning how to control its use....

Parents are protectors. To prevent the kids from hurting themselves, parents attempt to use precautionary language to keep their kids’ guard up. The problem is, “be careful” is so vague and commonly used that children have become immune to this phrase. Saying “be careful” to kids has become a habit. Since the children were little babies, it has been parents’ innate obligation to watch over them and keep them safe....

The reason we try to manage time is because we know exactly how much of it we have. It’s finite. Yet the number of tasks we have to complete isn’t. And that’s the problem. The good news? It’s one that has a solution: we have to stop managing time and start managing tasks. There’s a difference between time management and task management – and when we really compare the two it isn’t too difficult to spot it....

Tony Robbins practices gratitude and visualization The famous life coach to the stars recommends starting each work day with being grateful for what you have. He says that you should spend up to 15 minutes thinking about being grateful for everything positive in your life. He also advocates that you then try to understand what you are committed to and what you want from life. This leads to the peak state which gives you the certainty to succeed....

—Mahatma Gandhi To understand that, you need to know what happiness truly is. What are the universal things we share that embody the concept of being happy? Sometimes the answer isn’t as obvious as we think. One thing’s for sure though: happy people do things differently. They think differently. They act differently. This happiness checklist is a good place to start if you’re seeking happiness, or you just want reassurance that you are, in fact, truly happy....

This Healthiest States in the USA Infographic was created by Life Health HQ, with data from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. The infographic examines two major factors to determine state health – exercise and healthy eating. Which States Exercised The Most? In a 2013 study by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, researchers surveyed adults to see how many individuals reported regular exercise. For this study, regular exercise was defined as exercising 3 or more days each week for at least 30 minutes....

I understand the theory of the Law of Attraction. It makes sense. Until, of course, I think about the multitudes of children that have less than ideal, at best, and horrendous and terrifying, at worst, childhood experiences. Did their thoughts draw the negative experiences they had? Experiences that often start in infancy? Did mine? Are we born with different energy vibrations? With those questions in mind, I was led to presume we are born into this world with different energy vibrations, thereby attracting differing experiences....

You’ll never have to again with the SuperTooth Disco 4. The bluetooth speaker is one of the best in its category due to its powerful and reliable functions. The portable speaker was made to be paired with up to 8 devices, allowing you to switch from your mobile phone to your desktop with ease. You’ll never miss a beat again! The megaphone design and bold colors will instantly win you over....

How Most People Listen Isn’t Really Listening Listening to reply is the standard way that most people communicate. What that means is that instead of really paying attention to what the other person is saying, you are already thinking about what you want to say in response. Of course it’s great to have a well-thought-out reply, but if you’re thinking about what you want to say instead of hearing what the other person is saying, you aren’t really listening and communicating well....

And just because you’re not in IT doesn’t mean these rules don’t apply to you. If you’re looking at increasing the amount your boss hands over to you, in any industry, then read on. If you’re not interested in more money, then I must ask you Why Not? Negotiate. Yes, just by choosing to negotiate, you’ll be raising yourself above most of your competition. How? A Society for Human Resource Management survey found that 8 out of 10 recruiters were willing to negotiate salary and benefits with job applicants....

Today, the opposite is true. People living in poverty are more likely to be overweight and obese. This is because low socioeconomic communities tend to lack access to nutritious food, live sedentary lifestyles, and eat large portion sizes that are high in fat. There are two main reasons why people with low incomes are more likely to be obese: High-Fat, Processed Foods Are Cheaper When an apple consists of only 1 ingredient and a package of cookies consists of more than 30, why is the apple more expensive per calorie?...