Do you find yourself surrounded by piles of papers, unread magazines, and books you are holding on to in case you may want to read them in the future? Is your closet bursting with clothes, half of which haven’t seen the light of day in years? Do you feel like you are drowning under an … Read more
Diet trends may come and go, but a low-GI diet remains one of the few that has been shown to include benefits based on science. Low GI foods provide substantial health benefits over those with a high index, and they are key to maintaining a healthy weight. What is GI? Glycemic index (GI) is the rate … Read more
Chances are, you have heard someone tell you not to skip breakfast. This is usually followed with, “it’s the most important meal of the day!” But when you slept through your alarm and you need to wash your hair, finding five minutes to get dressed beats finding five minutes to grab something to eat. Sure, … Read more
Have you ever heard the tired old cliché “there’s no ‘I’ in team”? Well, it may be a phrase that makes you roll your eyes, but when it comes to group dynamics in the workplace, it pays to concentrate on improving these forces to create an unstoppable team. What Are Group Dynamics and How They … Read more
People with Schizoid Personality Disorder are typically detached from social relationships for long periods of time. They have difficulty expressing their emotions, have a minimal desire for intimacy, and will avoid close relationships with others at all costs. Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are two well-known individuals who had Schizoid Personality Disorder. The Common Symptoms … Read more
Professionals and entrepreneurs today lead extremely busy lives. Despite the abundance of gadgets, tools, and other technology that can improve productivity, people today are working longer hours[1] than ever – resulting to excessive stress and reduced performance over time. Whether you’re doing work for a client or pursuing your own projects, you need to be smarter … Read more
In most advertisements, actors sell products with a big wide smile or a burst of laughter. What’s the result? You buy it because you feel affirmative about it! A smiling face appears appealing and helps in the product sale. Same way, your sense of humor can produce unintentional lasting effects on your brain and body … Read more
You crafted the perfect resume. You landed the interview. You’ve got a stellar work history and education supporting you. You’ve knocked out home runs on every question the interview pitches your way. That job is as good as yours… …as long as you can tell the interviewer why they should hire you over the other … Read more
Protests. We see them. We discuss them. Some of us even participate. The world seems to have fallen into a state of dis-contentedness, as the rise of the outspoken individual or group takes center stage in our modern politics. The true phenomena however, isn’t the high number of people exercising their right to free speech. … Read more
What’s the secret of professional success? Some of it lies in the mastery of your discipline and all the technical skills you have to carry out your job; but a much bigger part lies in the soft skills list you possess. Soft skills are your people or relationship skills—how well you get along with others … Read more
Snoring is not an uncommon phenomenon – it happened to all of us, at least once. But if it happens on a daily basis, then it’s a problem. You feel tired and nervous, and your partner as well if you keep them awake all night, thus causing relationship problems in addition to health problems. You … Read more
Do you ever find yourself having to read an article several times before it makes sense? How about having to revisit online tutorials again and again because they just won’t stick? Don’t worry… you’re not alone and you’re in the right place. In this article, we’re going to take a look at Cognitive Load Theory … Read more
Interviews can be daunting at the best of times, so doing what we can to be more confident internally will help us shine and give the best impression to our potential employer. How we dress is a fundamental way to gain confidence within – if we know we look the part, then we’ll also feel … Read more
Thinking of breaking up with your partner? Going through a breakup? Looking for some relationship advice? Here it is: Breakups can cause a whirlwind of emotions. It’s Like Riding an Emotional Roller Coaster There’s that sense of relief mixed with a touch of sadness. That new found freedom tainted by the nagging feeling that something … Read more
Beet, amazing vegetable of the bright red color, is coming to the scene as the new super food due to its amazing health benefits. You can eat it fresh, pickled, or in a soup and it is even used to make sugar. Because it contains high levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, it is widely … Read more