Whenever the children leave the house to go out and play, parents feel the need to protect their safety. Instinctively they tell them to be careful. Parents do this to instill a sense of caution in them so that they don’t get hurt. It’s a reflexive reaction to tell the kids to “be careful” when … Read more
Imagine that you’re about to make a fresh smoothie to start your day. You open your fridge, and pull out the kale, spinach, and banana. This is what you’ve been doing for weeks now, and it has had a positive effect on your health. You blend everything and take a sip. Before you can stop … Read more
Everyone feels mistreated by someone at some point in their lives. It can be a time being neglected or intimidated, or a time you were threatened by someone you cared about. It could also be being discouraged or criticized in a negative way. Maybe someone was indifference to you when you turned to them for … Read more
The longer your working career goes on, usually the more responsibilities you gain. These could be promotions, managing teams, or taking on more projects and tasks. They’re positive changes, as it’s good to grow and encounter additional opportunities. However, in time, you may come to realize that there’s a limit to the amount of responsibilities … Read more
Have you ever come home from grocery shopping and start to put the items away only to realize that you forgot a few vital things? It might not seem like a big deal, but sometimes those items were the whole reason that you decided to go shopping in the first place. Things like toilet paper, … Read more
Book Details Author: Laura Stack Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition (January 18, 2016) Language: English How long to read? 3 hours 37 minutes Where to buy? Get it from Amazon Featured photo credit: google image via images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com
Have you ever heard the phrase “a workman is only as good as his tools”? No matter how good you are, if you aren’t working with the right things, in the right space, and in the right mindset, your productivity will be affected. It is natural. A study conducted Genstler shows a real and measurable … Read more
Being a pet owner gives you a unique sense of purpose and connection with your animals. Everyone wants to pet smart when it comes to looking after their animal’s well-being and happiness but most can’t help worrying and wondering if they are doing the right things to keep their beloved pet healthy and happy. If … Read more
Life can be busy. It seems like the older we get, the greater our responsibilities become. Our jobs, families, friends, and even our electronics and social media, are always vying for our attention. Sometimes it feels like we’re sprinting through life trying to keep up with everything. Being busy isn’t a difficult status to attain. … Read more
Cats have a stereotype that seems to be true more often than not. They are independent and sassy, only seeking humans when they need something. This description certainly differs from that of dogs. K9 breeds are of course known to be affectionate to a fault. Studies have long existed showing that, like humans, dogs release … Read more
The internet has been called “the information super highway”. We have ready and easy access to the sum of the world’s knowledge. In many ways this is an incredible tool. But the sheer quantity of information out there is difficult to digest. Research has shown that the average adult spends as much as 20 hours … Read more
Talk Like TED Author: Carmine Gallo Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin (March 10, 2015) Language: English How long to read? 4 hours 4 minutes Where to buy? Get it from Amazon
You’ve had a long, hard day at work, and a tiring and unpleasant commute home. When you finally get back to your place, you have your heart set on eating a healthy, substantial meal – but you can’t find the strength or motivation to begin cooking. Instead, you take the easy way out, and pick … Read more
What do you think when you hear the word ‘habit’? A habit is usually either something that’s hard to break or hard to start. How many times have you wanted to start a positive habit? It probably started well but after a while you found it hard to maintain. Perhaps it’s doing something proactive each … Read more
People who are insecure in their relationships do irrational things all the time. Texting their partner a million times in a row. Or calling to check in constantly. Maybe they try to keep track of their partner’s whereabouts, even checking their email or Facebook messages when possible. Maybe you’ve experienced this, either as the insecure one, … Read more