We are taught from a very early age that if we think certain ways and do certain things, all will be well. We will find our perfect love and live happily ever after. It doesn’t take long to realize that it is a load of BUNK, but we have no true information to take the place of the weird ideas that were supposed to make our lives wonderful. Also, there are many ways we do ourselves in without knowing it and in order to knock it off, we have to dig down deep and root out the false ideas that have been sold to us....

Sometimes when we see friends enjoying their vacation we would think they must be having a greater time than you sitting at home or working in the office. What’s surprising is that the study suggests that it does not matter exactly what you are doing that will predict happiness. According to the data gathered from the Harvard study group, the specific way you spend your day does not predict how happy you are....

How’s that for an opening? When you look at the detrimental effects that sugar has on our bodies and the terrible impact it has on our health, it’s not hard to look at it as similar to another white, purified extraction. If there was an absolute number one nutrition tip I could give you, and a lot of others would agree, it would be to remove or drastically reduce refined sugar consumption....

Sleep problems like insomnia are an epidemic, but they are rarely addressed to the extent they should be. As a society, we’ve become blind to the critical effects sleep has on our health and well-being. While we wouldn’t think of going a day without so-called essentials like coffee, going a night without sleep is not considered a big deal. As we become desensitized to sleep deprivation, the lack of rest still impacts our bodies in subtle and not-so-subtle ways....

The people at Wizzcash have been wondering just that. So, just in time for the launch of the film, they’ve put together an infographic that compares Batman and Superman’s annual living costs — with tongue firmly in cheek, by the looks of it. Take a look at the infographic below: Superman’s annual costs Residence: £605 Renting a snazzy apartment doesn’t come cheap. But don’t forget: Superman has access to a secret ice cave where he makes plans for heroic action....

Taking a break in a relationship does not necessarily mean a breakup. But in a lot of cases, it ends up in a breakup as one of the partner realizes the relationship is not worth saving. When you take a break, you are putting your relationship through an ultimate test. You are trying to see what life would be like without your partner and without the relationship. In this article, we will explore when it is a good idea to take a break and when it isn’t....

If you are at this point with your kids and you are not sure about accepting the idea of housing pets because of the stress involved, we are with you in this. We want you to look beyond the time and efforts needed for caring for pets, and focus on the reasons why growing up with pets is good for your kids. 1. It teaches them responsibility Kids with pets have to take care of the animals the best way they can....

For me, I’ll choose the former and not become a statistic in about 2 months. But, in order to make sure I don’t become sucked into the mediocrity of this world, I’ll have to take careful notice of why I set these goals in the first place. Remember those Goals? Yes, those goals: the ones you set maybe a month ago…or even just days ago. Hopefully you haven’t forgotten them by now....

Being uncomfortable without noise in the background In the old days, there were only three, four, or five channels, which meant you had to go entertain yourself in some way because watching TV was too dull. But, over time the TV has gained more channels, music is easier to get, and video games have become more fun than real life. Bringing up children on TV and nasty after effects can start to appear in later life....

If you have a new business or project, crowdfunding is one of the best ways for you to get the funds you need from well-meaning people who connect with the project’s story and are willing to help. There are lots of crowdfunding sites out there, and each specializes in different aspects of crowdfunding. Choose a site that meshes well with your idea and interests. Although the main goal of a crowdfunding campaign is gaining funding, it can also serve as a medium to validate your business, gain interested customers, and generate ideas....

1. Tell me about yourself. Here you want to squeeze in every possible strength and potential contributions you can make to the company without being long-winded. The interviewer is far more interested in how the question is responded to, that is, whether or not the answer is said with sincere enthusiasm. Begin with a quote from a person you admire that sums up what you believe to be true about yourself to answer the question quickly and concisely ....

Yes, there’s a right way and a wrong way to sleep. Sleeping in the wrong position can cause everything from lower back pain and frozen shoulder to wrinkles, neck pain and a stiff jaw. Here are 7 of the most common ailments caused by sleeping in the wrong position and the best way to sleep. 1. Lower Back Pain If your lower back is bothering you when you wake up in the morning, your sleep position may have something to do with it....

The people within the trailer park have formed a community which includes a fire pit, communal laundromats, movie screen, pantry, and more. People are constantly coming and going, working alone or alongside other community members on some new innovative project. It’s all part of Hsieh’s $350-million investment Downtown Project. The project is intended to help revitalize Las Vegas, making it more than just a city where you go to blow money at the casinos....

Creating a successful personal brand will undoubtedly require some time and effort, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Learn the ABCs of personal branding with this guide and you’ll be well on your way to a powerful personal brand and all its benefits. The Complete A to Z Guide to Building a Powerful Personal Brand | Red Website Design Blog

I’ve spoken with approximately 200 people so far, and have discovered both a wide range of different techniques that people us to create and manage their lists, and a variety of tools that are used. This is a breakdown of some of the most popular tools, and how they are used, so you can determine which list-creation app is best suited to your needs. Wunderlist Wunderlist is a straightforward, uncomplicated task management to-do list app that works on multiple platforms, and syncs seamlessly across them all....

Originally touted as a personal productivity machine, the Crackberry is quickly becoming a time trap and the corporate drug of choice. If you have one, think about how many times you check your Crackberry in a day. Once, twice, or hundreds of times a day? Try counting. A lot of managers like to get their staff onto them so they can more easily intrude on their personal lives. Employers, co-workers and clients expect more access to your personal time and expect emails responses in minutes and not hours....

People will continually ask you if everything is “OK.” It’s common to look for or observe visual feedback from someone when you’re in a conversation. A poker face may be helpful if your reaction to the discussion is negative, however it could be extremely misleading if your reaction is positive. When there is no reaction, or even no change in expression, its natural to wonder if there is something wrong with person to whom you’re speaking....

Coding. The candidate has to write some simple code, with correct syntax, in C, C++, or Java. OO design. The candidate has to define basic OO concepts, and come up with classes to model a simple problem. Scripting and regexes. The candidate has to describe how to find the phone numbers in 50,000 HTML pages. Data structures. The candidate has to demonstrate basic knowledge of the most common data structures. Bits and bytes....

This is tricky for anyone starting out, because you don’t really know what you should be charging. Talking with your peers and employers helps a lot, but isn’t always enough. Particularly if you have a specific budget in mind. FreelanceSwitch, a fast growing network of resources for freelancers, has created an hourly wage calculator that can help you decide what to charge your clients. I tried it, and, as fickle as my budget can get, it was very accurate....