We can reference the age-old Epictetus quote that says, “people are disturbed not by a thing, but by their perception of a thing.” If we subscribe to this ideology, we can see how the statistics for stress are on the rise, with the latest numbers averaging 70% of the United States population experiencing symptoms of stress. Not only that, but these symptoms have turned to physical manifestations in the body in the form of disease, as well as mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety....

Whether you’re learning Spanish, a new instrument, or a new sport, we could all benefit from accelerated learning. But the problem is, there’s only so much time in the day. The key to accelerated learning is not just putting in more hours, but maximizing the effectiveness of the time spent learning. The Bucket And Water Analogy Let’s say you were to fill up a bucket with water. Most buckets should not have any problem retaining the water inside, until it starts overflowing at the top....

In a study of more than 400 people, around 70% associated feelings of discomfort or embarrassment with recognition or receiving a compliment. [1] Despite this, compliments are one of the most positive feelings a person can experience. Social analysts categorize our response to a compliment in three ways. We either accept, deflect or reject it. [2] Full acceptance and rejection are the extreme ends of the spectrum and most people opt for a safe middle ground....

This happens year after year for not only health-related resolutions but for pretty well all types including saving money and quitting smoking. If this has already happened to you or if you are on the verge of giving up some of your New Year resolutions, here are some steps you can take to hopefully salvage them. Reconsider the Reasons for Each Resolution First, reconsider the reasons behind each of your resolutions just to better understand why you came up with them in the first place....

The Benefits of Adopting Good Spending Habits Whether or not you need to save money or just be more mindful of how you spend it, changing your mindset and the daily ways in which you hand over money can seriously help your bank balance. We may believe we’re buying things for our greater good, but we could be wasting some hard-earned money. Getting into these habits will help you not only understand where money is being wasted, but improve your mindset about what’s important....

The demands of the family unit can be overwhelming: you have your spouse to look after and share your time and affection with, and you probably have children who are depending on your availability, care, and support for their positive growth and development. The failure to plan family life as we plan for our work, career, and social activities can be a reason why families fall apart. Specific family goals can help avoid this....

But that doesn’t mean that the relationship isn’t abusive, and that doesn’t mean it’s something you have to settle for. Verbal abuse is incredibly harmful for your mental health, and can leave you feeling broken, trapped, deeply depressed and worthless over time. If you’re seeing signs of verbal abuse present in your relationship with your partner, don’t try to ignore it or convince yourself it’s not serious. It is, and you deserve to confront the problem, and should do whatever it takes to protect yourself....

If so, ask yourself this: Was that day all about checking your emails, answering the phone, and spending time in marathon meetings? Such situations can happen often in this fast-paced world. It is so full of different distractions. This is why we must take care of our productivity. Productivity is not about working more. It is just the opposite: working less, in less time, with more effect. In this article, you are going to learn how to be more organized at work to boost your productivity....

To succeed in today’s business landscape, business owners and executives need to possess a mix of skills that enable them to stay ahead and adapt to change. What do you need to do to learn how to succeed in business? Here’re 10 important skills that entrepreneurs need to become successful. 1. Digital Savviness As the adage goes: “If you’re not online, you don’t exist.” Today’s entrepreneurs need to take to the internet to increase their presence to remain relevant in an evolving business landscape....

Here are 12 tips on how to talk to teens and have real conversations. 1. Be Authentic The first thing about knowing how to talk to teens is being authentic. Teens are very perceptive. They can detect when someone is not being authentic or genuine with them. Authenticity is the key to having a relationship with anyone, especially teens. Be yourself, be honest, and be open to what your teen has to say about life....

What that means is breaking down the skill you want to acquire into separate components and developing your skills, so you master each individual part of the skill. Deliberate practice is not practicing something over and over and not pushing yourself to improve. In this article, you will discover how you can make deliberate practice work in your everyday life and achieve your goals faster, even when you lack innate talent....

Therefore, it’s necessary to have an innovative marketing strategy like infographics to grab the attention of your targeted users. An infographic is a visualization tool that uses attractive graphics to deliver information in a presentable manner. With visual tools and innovative design elements, infographics will not only provide information, but also give an awesome visual experience. If you want to improve on content marketing by using infographics, the following points will help you out....

How to Write More Clearly, Think More Clearly, and Learn Complex Material More Easily – [Michael A. Covington] If you can’t envision the audience, try using yourself as a sample. If someone had needed to give you this information 6 months ago, how should they have done it?

Here are six different ways that writing things down can change your life, and what you can do to get the most out of each. 1. It clears your mind for higher-level thinking. You can clear your mind by writing things down in two different ways. David Allen, productivity speaker and author of Getting Things Done, recommends doing what he calls a “core dump”. This involves writing down every task, activity, and project you need to address....

Everybody works, too, and that stinks all the time. Pooping at work, or in any public place, can be an overwhelming obstacle. Someday you’ll need to overcome the crippling awkwardness of the public plop. Here are some effective techniques to combat social constipation, toilet paper tyranny, and the discomfort that accompanies the work poop. And let’s be honest. If you don’t poop at work, you won’t be comfortable, and if you’re uncomfortable, you’re not going to get s*** done....

Choose the Format That Works for You When it comes to resumes, there are several different things you want to consider. The first should be whether or not your format works for you. You need to effectively communicate your excellent experience and skills, especially when you’re jostling for a position at your dream job. First, make sure you choose a format that complements your experience. For example, those with large gaps in their work history look best when using a functional resume instead of a chronological resume....

How can we stop this avalanche of decisions from crushing us and conserve our existing willpower at the same time? Easy- pre-make some choices using implementation intentions. Implementation intentions are simple instructions you write for yourself on what to do in a given situation. They are backed by tons of studies, including a few that show that their use leads to a more than 2X success rate! They are usually written in an “If/Then” (or “When ____ happens/I will ____”) format, as in “If I want to sit down and watch TV when I get home in the evening, then I will wait 10 minutes before I do”....

If you’re looking for ways to up the ante this summer, how about making your very own pizza oven? Not only will you be able to impress your friends but you’ll also be able to make delicious, homemade pizzas. It’s a win-win! The latest infographic from Northshore Fireplace takes a look at how to make a pizza oven from scratch in your garden. With sand, brick, and cement as your main components, you’ll be way on your way to creating a backyard pizza oven than you’ll be able to use throughout the year....

The internet gives us way too much information. Our inherent laziness means that we are always looking for the next quick fix. The magic pill that will dissolve those last 10 pounds, make us feel energetic and alive, and fix everything in one fell swoop. A large part of my work involves helping people become healthy and happy. In turn, I also like to keep myself healthy and happy. Even though I have the knowledge and qualifications, I still find myself looking for that quick fix....

Index cards provide a sturdier alternative to notepad paper, making them ideal for “throwaway” notes like directions or phone numbers — notes I’ll need to carry around a bit but won’t need to keep permanently. They’re also useful for note-taking for any task where you’ll need to re-order the notes later — I use them a lot in my research to record quotes and reference information. And if you’ve never indexed a book (and who has?...