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One creative teacher, Tessa, has developed a great way to organise problem-solving, which is attacking the problem like a ninja. More info on talesfromoutsidetheclassroom.com

Gradually, reluctantly, I began to use my e-book reader, and to my surprise, I got used to it. It clearly has a lot of advantages over paper books, so I decided to take advantage of both worlds. Before, I read paper books only. Now, I would say that I dedicate 50% to e-book reading, and this percentage may increase in the future. Below you will find the reasons that made me change my mind about e-book readers:...

Very good overview. Be Different is probably something that make a web startup stands out – sometimes an idea with a twist will have this effects. Ten Rules for Web Startups – [EvHead]

To help make your decision easier, we’ve come up with a list of the headphones that are pumping and ones to avoid. We’ve considered all sorts of parameters, from ease of use and sound quality to price and power consumption. Below are the ten of best and worst headphones. The Top Ten Here are some of the best headphones that you should seriously consider buying. 1. Sennheiser RS 180 2....

Maybe you want to organize a special retirement luncheon for your longtime coworker. The easiest way to keep track of all the different tasks and activities associated with planning a function is to simply create lists. Splitting up your list into smaller ones allows you to focus on specific items at any given time. Here are 10 lists to create to help make your next event or party a success....

Rather than focusing on what hasn’t happened focus on what has! These are lessons that everyone should learn before entering their 30s. By learning these lessons you’ll set yourself up for some fabulous years in your 30’s. 1. Know Your Way Around the Kitchen Ramen and takeout were fine for your college days, but you don’t want to be doing this every night anymore. If you aren’t sure where to start, ask a friend who has mastered the art of creating delicious eats in the kitchen to give you a few tips....

But the road to success is rarely easy and an LD can add another dimension that can be a struggle. Keira describes her journey through school saying: Orlando has used his own experience to be very vocal in advocating for children with dyslexia stating: Steven Spielberg also spoke out when he was diagnosed with an LD at 60 saying: He goes on to say that finding out he had an LD was ‘the last puzzle part in a tremendous mystery that I’ve kept to myself all these years” For over 20 years, I’ve been around or worked with individuals with LDs and I’ve heard what they want others to know....

The Anxiety of Getting Things Done – [Ishbadiddle] So it may surprise you — it certainly surprised me — to learn that I bought an actual self-help book …

Usage in the business settings: After the working hours the businesses want to protect their homes from various dangers that can be caused from the theft or vandalism. Some of the business owners allow the perforation for the customers to view their products, and so do not allow the perforation and have a completely blocked shutter. The material used for the security shutter is most the steel or aluminum. The material is light or there is also electronics used to open and close the huge shutters without manual force....

Fixed windows A fixed window is one that cannot be opened, but instead functions only to let in light—and by offering a spectacular view. Many larger windows are fixed because they would be too large to open practically. If you have a room in your home in which you know you will never open the window, and only want to use it for the added sunlight, consider investing in a fixed window....

Humans are social animals and connection is important to forming and maintaining a sense of happiness in lives. But some connections just aren’t meant to last. Holding on to people despite a bad connection can end up draining your energy or even stunt your personal growth. Embrace Labeling a Friendship You’ve heard about the importance of decluttering homes every now and then, but what about friendships decluttering? The notion may seem harsh but it’s important to stop and reflect on the people in our lives that aren’t bringing us value....

Nicole has a background in counseling veterans, at-risk children, and victims of trauma as she has always been passionate about helping people overcome adversity and change their limiting beliefs into a more progress based mindset. Here she shares her insights on how yoga can act as the ultimate form of stress relief and help you change your life. Listen to the episode here: View on You Tube Featured photo credit: Lāsma Artmane via unsplash....

Yeah we know, this doesn’t really help in any practical way and it’s not… conventionally inspirational, but man do I feel more relaxed about job interviews. And I don’t even have any scheduled. The job-hunting-arena can seen incredibly daunting, but with this hopefully you’ll be able to see the softer side of the process. Terrible Job Interview Advice | Pleated Jeans Featured photo credit: Terrible Job Interview Advice | Pleated Jeans via youtube....

Becoming more productive and learning to master the ways in which you spend time are skills, certainly, and can be taught by others, without question. By reading and following the practices laid out in books like GETTING THINGS DONE and reading sites like this one and the others, you are no doubt learning tips, tricks, and workflows that will improve what needs doing in a workday. But is that the right medicine for the right sickness?...

Year after year you watch your colleagues move up the ladder, while you languish at the bottom. It’s not that chances don’t come your way – it’s just that you never take them when they do. Sadly, as time goes by, your self-confidence plummets to new lows, and your original career dreams lay dead in the water. If this (or something similar) has happened to you, then it’s time to realize that…...

Case in point, the recent viral sensation that was and is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. In a few short weeks the ALS Association saw a flood of ice water turn into a flood of donations raising over $100 million compared to $2.8 million in 2013 according to Time. But with the potential for any new cause to pop up on your newsfeed on any given day, how do you sort the legitimately good causes from the organizations that might not use your money as effectively?...

Doing more won’t make us happy any more than doing happy will make us more [fill in the blank]. Doing more better also won’t make us happy. Until we look at what generates true happiness, we won’t be fulfilled and content no matter how many boxes get checked in a day. Productivity is bootless without sole. Aligning with what makes us happy, fulfilled and alive connects us with our being. And what we’re really talking about here is honoring our values, those must-have, absolute qualities of being we crave expressing to be who we truly are....

Nonetheless, it’s up to everyone to decide whether the rewards outweigh the risks of going into business for yourself. Risks Associated with Starting a New Venture Again, there numerous risks associated with starting a business. Here are five of the most common ones to consider before jumping in feet first. Our lack of financial know-how is often compounded by the fact that many new businesses start before they’ve had an opportunity to secure adequate funding....

We need sleep to recharge our brains and bodies. When we are tired, we can aimlessly jump from task to task without any real clarity. We end up treading a tiring circle of never-ending tasks. We all want to be the best version of ourselves, whether it be a good mother, top executive or an amazing athlete. In our busy society, sleep has become somewhat of a luxury. If you own your own business or have kids, you might relate to the phrase: “I’ll sleep when I’m dead....