The way we view ourselves tells a lot about how much confidence we have. If we are confident in ourselves, the opinion of what others think is not as important to pursuing our personal goals. If we lack confidence, it is easier to let someone else talk us out of pursuing a dream. While it … Read more
Language learning apps are not only useful but also incredibly entertaining and fun. With our current ability to use language tools on the go, this is the golden age of language apps. While they won’t replace real human interactions, language learning apps are an invaluable resource for learning the basics of a new language or … Read more
We’ve all heard the typical workout and diet tips intended to help you get healthy. You know, work out more often, eat less food, and maintain a positive mindset – the usual. But before you start jotting down the specifics of what you want to do better or what you intend to accomplish regarding your … Read more
If you own a home or are thinking of buying one, you’ve probably heard about tax breaks for homeowners. Buying a home is typically the largest investment that everyday, ordinary folks make in their lifetime. A little planning goes a long way toward ensuring that you get the most value from homeownership. One way to create value … Read more
It was in the precious few moments before I absolutely had to depart for an event that demanded my punctuality (my sister’s wedding; lateness would not be forgiven), that I came to a somewhat painful and perhaps even embarrassing realization: Of the two watches I owned, neither one was particularly appropriate for the formal event … Read more
Families always seek ways to spend leisure time together. Mountain biking is one sport that family members can undertake to increase camaraderie. Unlike other cycling disciplines, mountain biking involves riding specifically designed mountain bikes over rough terrain on the mountainside. Mountain biking falls into several categories such as cross-country, trail riding, downhill riding, and all … Read more
According to Statista Dropbox has over 500 million users and according to Fortune.com Dropbox is still way ahead in the online cloud storage race, with almost double Google Drive users and five times that of Microsoft’s OneDrive. Dropbox, like other online cloud storage options, gives us the ability to share files, collaborate on files, and … Read more
Are you secretly harboring entrepreneurial yearnings but think you’re not cut out for the life of an entrepreneur? Or are you questioning your current path as a startup founder? No one said the life of entrepreneurship was easy or sudden success was automatically guaranteed. If you’re considering following your passion and building the business of … Read more
In today’s busy world, it’s very easy to get caught up in the daily grind. It’s easy to spend your time rushing from one task to the next, crossing items off your ‘to-do’ list, and at the end of the day wondering where your time went. Eventually, if you’re like many people, you end up feeling trapped … Read more
Being a new homeowner can be one of the most intimidating things many people will do in their life. Suddenly you are the proud, but nervous, owner of an asset that is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The property is likely a few decades old, and with that age, many issues have arisen. Most … Read more
Parents are great. They know a lot about life that we certainly don’t know. However, they aren’t always the most technologically advanced individuals on the face of the planet. As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for … Read more
In this age of social media and technology it’s common to get up in the morning feeling like we’re running against the clock. Increased connectivity is a great thing, but it can also create pressure in our lives where there didn’t used to be any. How many of us stress about work email in the … Read more
There comes a time in life when we want to improve ourselves and invest in our self-development. Perhaps you’ve reached a crossroads in your career, looking for love or arrived at a point where you want to start making serious changes. You may have gone as far as to read numerous self-help books in the … Read more
The news is filled with pollution reports, climate change notices, and dire weather warnings on a daily basis. It is enough to make anyone live in terror for their future and for the future we are setting up for our kids. Mashable put out a report a year ago detailing the “masked city” in China, … Read more
