My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to grumble as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally as I wend my way up the incline I console myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationery exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free....

For many, the answer to those questions comes down to one thing: self-doubt. Do you have what it takes? Will anyone read/purchase/buy from you? Don’t let these questions circle around in your head for another year. Here’s how to break the self-doubt cycle and actually launch your big idea in 2016. 1. Take One Small Step Forward Dale Carnegie may have said it best, “Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit at home and think about it....

Here’s the thing though. I’ve never owned a perfectly comfortable pair of heels, nor has any woman I know. Yet these persistent purchases speak to the saying that being beautiful is hard work. The truth is that research continually tells us that we’re doing our feet no favors when we wear heels, and here are five reasons why. 1. Wearing heels can cause arthritis When we think about wearing heels, we think about aching feet and blisters, but ladies, have you thought about what bearing the burden of beautiful shoes does to your knees?...

The American Dental Association[2] advises to brush your teeth at least twice a day and to floss once a day. The purpose of flossing is not just to remove food remains that get stuck between your teeth, but more importantly to remove the bacteria between your teeth that turns into plaque and the development of germs that cause bad breath, among other things. Below are some of the most common flossing mistakes you should avoid:...

Now on its second release, the Nomiku Sous Vide does a number of kitchen tasks accurately and efficiently. It can do the following: Reheat your sauces without burning them Submerge meat and vegetables in the right temperature Monitor the heat of low water baths The device connects to your WiFi, allowing you to oversee your Nomiku Sous Vide from a different location. Using the Tender app, individuals can share, try, and replicate tasty recipes using their new kitchen gadget....

Moreover, many students are encouraged to go for a STEM degree, believing that this will make it easier for them to find a job, according to the Accenture Strategy 2015 US College Graduate Employment Study. It seems as though the newer generations are thinking in a practical and long-term way, because many of them could end up jobless if not careful. Unfortunately, this is the cruel reality, but with a little bit of hard work, willingness to push on, and some creativity, these young 20-somethings could find employment sooner than they expect....

These DIY organizational applications make sense, considering the modular design of Lego blocks that makes them suitable for any number of uses. Lego Keychain + Holder Have trouble keeping up with your keys? This project will give you a quirky way to locate them! Feel free to either drill your own hole into a Lego piece, or use part number 3176 to get the job done. Kitchenware Did you know you can make candy dishes, bruit bowls, and decorative vases out of Lego?...

We’ve all been there. You type in an exact, specific, and seemingly perfect search term into Google hoping to get answers to your query only for the search engine to return nothing. Or rather, with everything. How are we supposed to find exactly what we want if there are millions of results for every little word or phrase we search? Well, we have our ways. Using this infographic from Who Is Hosting This?...

Working smart isn’t about doing more in less time. It’s about doing less in more time. Confused? Let me explain: Being truly productive — maybe “effective” is a better word — is not about rushing mindlessly through your to do list. It’s about first being prudent with task selection and then doing the tasks that make the biggest difference. The Most Important Thing If there’s one thing I’d want you to take away from this post, then it’s this: Use the Eisenhower matrix to identify what tasks are important and what tasks are urgent and then act on them in this order:...

A little bit of jealousy in a relationship can be healthy. However when jealousy shifts into high gear it can drive your partner away. Jealousy of this nature, or morbid jealousy as it’s clinical term states, can extend from immaturity, insecurity, anxiety or in extreme cases a mental health disorder. It can absolutely ruin a relationship. When you have to bear the brunt of this kind of jealousy, a partner will go to extreme lengths to control the threat of losing their boyfriend....

Moreover, Google Photos automatically backs up images from your smartphone, computer, and memory cards. You can download Google Photos for iOS, Android, and the Web. The software uses a special algorithm to recognize faces, people, places, and things to make organizing and searching photos incredibly easy. No longer do you have to tag, label photos, or even create albums. All of the photos you want to appear will show up with just a quick search....

So learning the ins and outs of the still-complicated healthcare system is now an urgent necessity. In this post, learn more about how the Affordable Care Act provides you with options so you can choose the right plan for your family. An Overview of Obamacare Health Insurance Plans The federal government’s healthcare website, Health Insurance Marketplace, offers you an overview of how Obamacare insurance plans are structured to work. For example, there are 5 categories of health insurance plans you can choose from, listed here in order from least amount of coverage (and lowest premium) to highest: There are also different types of plan structures, including these:...

If you’re like most people, your answer will be unhealthy. We associate oil with fat, and worry that it will make us gain weight. We think that too much oil can cause all sorts of harmful diseases. That’s somewhat true, but it doesn’t give us the full story. Most of the negative views we have around oil are based on highly-processed vegetable oils, which are often used in fast food, restaurants, and convenience foods....

Many people are working really hard at work and hope that one day they’ll be really successful. If you’re one of these people, take a moment to think about what you really want and what you’re chasing for. Is working hard the key to success? Of course, you need to work hard for whatever you want to achieve. But the key is, are you clear about your goals and your dreams?...

Hernias commonly happens in the abdomen, but it can also appear in the belly button, upper thigh, and groin areas. Most hernias are not life threatening, but they do not go away on their own and require surgery in order to prevent potentially dangerous complications. In this article, we will share with various symptoms, causes, and treatments of this painful disease. What are the main types of hernias? Inguinal It is the most common type of hernia and it occurs when any part of bowel squeezes through the lower abdomen and into the groin....

Always Calculate the Cost And Benefit Before Making Decisions Cost benefit calculation is one of the smartest ways through which leading business experts and brands strategically determine and foresee the future of a business move. Sure, all of us do try and think things through before diving right in to the conclusion of a business decision, but the bigger the impact, the bigger the risk. To reduce the risk and to reassure yourself of a successful venture, you need to do a cost benefit calculation....

Those with depression that do seek help, typically go to their primary care provider. Patients are usually treated with medication, and are not often offered other forms of therapy. Since the early 1900s, exercise has been known to improve symptoms of depression and your general well-being. For mild to moderate depression, exercise can be just as effective as medication (Reference: The Benefits of Exercise for the Clinically Depressed Lynette L....

I’m not saying anything is wrong with community college. Looking back, I definitely saved a ton of money by doing that. As I started classes, I picked up a bartending job to make extra money for myself. I started meeting people from all over, and I also learned what they did for a living. It got the wheels in my brain turning, “maybe I’m not doing what I want to be doing”, “in 20 years am I still going to love what I’m doing?...

Ginger as a Natural Remedy for Flu Thanks to its active components of gingerols and shogaols, ginger helps to relieve the common flu symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, headache, and dry cough. The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory nature of the plant also makes it an effective relief for pain, irritation, and discomfort that usually accompany flu. Moreover, given that its active components work mainly in the stomach and intestines, ginger can help prevent indigestion and restore the appetite of patients with flu....

The Relationship My dad and I had what one would call a long distance relationship at best. He didn’t much care for the telephone, and he moved to another state altogether. We spoke on occasion, and the talks were very brief. I tried on several occasions to engage him in dialogue, but my dad wasn’t interested in talking on the phone. After several attempts I decided to give up trying to engage him....