Do your palms get sweaty when you have to speak in front of a large group of people? Does your mouth dry out and you forget what you have to say? If you experience any or all of these feelings you are in the majority. Public speaking is, surprisingly, the thing we fear the most. … Read more
Sometimes, after many weeks of work, eat, weekend, we start to wonder “what am I doing with my life?” It’s about then that we decide to take a vacation just to get away from it all. Many people seem to believe that traveling is a way to escape life, but that suggests that life is … Read more
Have you ever wished that you could go back to a different moment in time? My guess is that you have. Maybe you want to go back to a moment when you thought life was simpler, easier, more enjoyable, or just different. And your magical moment in time probably corresponds to before that “one” life-changing … Read more
We all know that feeling when you have a problem in your life and nothing seems like you can solve it. Whether you’ve tried something a million times and it isn’t working, or you’ve even tried just once, the negative voices in your mind can shoot you down and sabotage your success. Basically, you feel … Read more
Why do some people seem to have an uncanny knack for learning things quickly while you struggle? You even try gimmicks to memorize the information, everything from creating songs and catchy mnemonic devices to more extreme approaches such as listening to books on tape while you sleep and even weird visualization techniques.. but the information just … Read more
Do you sometimes stop and question why you do things or think in a certain way? Imagine you’ve been asked to go into a room and wait with a group of strangers. You’re the last to walk in and see everyone standing by their seats but no one sits down. What do you do? Some … Read more
Everyone enjoys a good long distance road trip. It’s an experience friends and family can share for years. All successful road trips have certain things in common. It takes the right people combined with the right attitude who have made the right preparations. Route One of the first things that need to be done is … Read more
Being locked out of a house is one of the most frustrating things but it is almost inevitable. If you don’t have a spare key and a family member or trusted neighbor doesn’t have a spare, sometimes you are the only option you have for getting back in. Ideally, you should be able to get … Read more
My daughter is obsessed with chocolate surprise eggs. I think they’re disgusting and a waste of MY money and yet I keep buying and she keeps eating them. If you’re not familiar with chocolate surprise eggs they are exactly what you would think, plastic eggs wrapped in a chocolate outer layer. In order to get … Read more
Even if you want a fairly traditional wedding, there are still many ways to add an inventive twist to one or more features of your big day. You just need to get a little creative to make your wedding stand out. Check out these creative tips on how to achieve the most memorable day of … Read more
For entrepreneurs, cash flow is a vital component of business operations. Business owners shouldn’t just take notice of available cash when times are tight; maintaining an optimal level of cash on hand in all circumstances ensures your business can make it through any financial bumps in the road. Here are a few tips on keeping … Read more
Art is a form of creative human expression, a way of enriching the human experience. We use art for our entertainment, cultural appreciation, aesthetics, personal improvement, and even social change. Whether or not we are aware of it, we allow art to affect our lives one way or another. In their book, Art as Therapy, Alain … Read more
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on electronics, home furnishings, clothing, or other items you use every day. In fact, you can save a lot of money if you buy a lot of these items in previously-owned condition. You can get some great deals when you search through online want ads and … Read more
Many businesses operate under the assumption that employees want to be paid more. And while pay raises and bonuses are important aspects of employee retention, there’s ultimately one thing that matters more: happiness. Not sure where to start when it comes to employee happiness? Here are five strategies that generally work: 1. Gather and Listen … Read more
Imagine going through life working hard on everything that you are required to do, but by the end of the day, besides losing up your energy, time and spending your life checking off tasks on your to-do list, you have no significant results to show. How would you feel? This is what is happening to … Read more