1. Pay Attention to Details What makes Sherlock Holmes so successful in solving his cases? He notices the things that we generally miss. There are many times when the solution is right in front of us. However, we are so absorbed in the world we live in that we tend to miss those clues that can lead to resolving the issue at hand. Developing Sherlock-level attention to detail may be challenging, but it would definitely be worthwhile....

Plus, with all the health benefits, you can sure count these towards your daily portion of fruit and veg. Apples are loaded with fibre, which helps prevent type 2 diabetes and protect against parkinson’s. Though there are over 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States (around 7,500 varieties are grown worldwide), make sure you grab the Red Delicious or Granny Smith to maximize your antioxidant intake. 1. Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples This 6-ingredient recipe from Creme de la Crumb is simple and easy, yet brilliant and delicious....

1. Eat five or six small meals per day instead of three big meals It used to be standard to eat three big meals in your day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, research[1] has shown that it’s best to eat five or six smaller meals throughout the day instead if you’re trying to lose weight. Why does this work? Well, it turns out that every time you eat a meal, your body’s metabolism revs up....

So if these are some of the questions the interviewer asks, what should you as the candidate ask? After all, aren’t you interviewing them too? Do you know for certain before an interview if this somewhere you want to work for the next year, two years, five years? If this is somewhere you want to work, then how can you be the most impressive job candidate? Believe it or not, many times, the best way to show an interviewer you have done research on their company and industry is not through the answers you give, but through the questions you ask....

“I can’t remember the last time I had quiet time to myself.” “I would love to but I am afraid I am too busy.” “I am sorry I am late (again).” Be honest here. Hands up if these are the kind of comments you say on a regular basis… and I don’t just mean one a week or month, but pretty much every day. I’m fully aware that the physics of time have not changed....

Somehow, people find it easy to be ignorant when it comes to their body and mind – I’m sure you’ve managed to shush that voice that says you’re tired, hungry or thirsty in time. By doing that, you’re actually neglecting your basic needs and it’s not necessary for you to be a medical expert to understand how bad that can turn out. The first step towards ending your self-destructive behavior is developing awareness....

What is even more important is that art serves as a source of inspiration for other people. Artists are responsible for inspiration in our society. It’s a part of the natural cycle of life: art is a fuel for innovations, and for the development of humanity. Every day not spent in a studio, but somewhere else, means less inspiration and less growth. Besides, every artist’s greatest wish is to make art, not go to the office or any other job that is not related to art....

However, you need a plan. These steps cover everything from setting your time up to resolving the project at the end. Won’t you feel awesome once you get this one done? One step that may be missing, in the beginning, is how to define whether a project would benefit from cranking out the work or maintaining a regular attack on completing it. Do you think some projects are better left to be completed slowly?...

Gone are the days where starting a business means you need to write out a long, detailed business plan, meet with bankers, take out a large loan, and build a brick-and-mortar business, hoping that the people in your community will become your customers. In today’s world, with a laptop and an internet connection, you have the ability to start an online business. One of the great ways to maintain a personal touch in your business, yet greatly increase your impact, is by starting an online consulting or coaching business....

Then came the pain. For most of the evening, I was in agony. The evening out I’d planned was no longer an option. Instead, I lay still on my bed and clenched my teeth, praying that the pain would soon dissipate. Eventually, it did – but only after I’d vomited. Now I’ve worked out a treatment regimen that helps, but I’ll never forget how terrible those first few migraines were....

Employees are the part and parcel of any company. Having employees on board is one thing; making them follow your lead is entirely another. The success of a company is engrained in the ability of the employers to manage their employees. Discipline, work ethic, professionalism and dedication are vital components of a well-run organization. All these requirements are encapsulated in an employee handbook that is generally unique to a company....

In these challenging situations, maintaining a good mindset is probably the most important thing you can do. It will allow you to stay upbeat, avoid pointless sorrow, persist through the hardship, find smart solutions and eventually turn the situation around. I believe that there are 7 key ideas to keep in mind when the going gets tough, in order to stay positive and be resilient. The Keys to Going Through Tough Times in Life People frequently forget these ideas....

Many of us have friends or family members struggling with chemical dependency. It’s natural to want to get them help, but first they need to realize there’s a problem. How do you open your loved one’s eyes? A well-planned and delivered conversation is crucial. Take time to do it right. Otherwise, you may completely lose your loved one’s trust. 1. Educate Yourself Take stock of the signs, symptoms, and behaviors you’ve observed that make you believe a loved one has a chemical dependency....

But as I’ve learned from playing poker – where big tournaments can put you through a significant amount of stress – there are several things that you do to relax. Here are a few poker relaxation tips that I’ve also found apply to any stressful situation. 1. Concentrate On Your Breathing Considering how many hands one plays in a poker tournament, you can’t take a 10-minute walk to clear your head during every tough decision....

These seven tools will help you manage your online business while keeping your time focused on the important parts of managing your company. Make marketing campaigns happen on time When you’re setting up a marketing campaigns, we often suggest that you create an editorial calendar to make sure you’re not repeating yourself, and you’re covering topics in a timely fashion. Hootsuite both lets you schedule your posts for the key moment in the future to make a maximum impact, and lets you track the effect of your posts across your networks....

Here are seven types of emotional baggage and what you can do to get rid of them so that they never hold you back again. 1. The Scared Child The scared child tells you absolutes, like “I can’t do this”. They base every opportunity or obstacle on the theory that they’ve already failed because evidence from the past proves this, and they don’t think to override this. A scared child is not always scared, nor does this emotional baggage showcase itself so obviously....

Apparently, a lot of guilt is involved when a woman has to spend extra work hours in order to achieve her dream job. Often you have no other choice but to fight the feeling and seek out support. However, there is no actual need to exhaust oneself, as there are many online resources ready to help working moms. Here are the most useful ones! 1. How to Deal With a Family Budget Deals are real catches for everyone and mothers are no exception....

My friend’s father used to say that all the time. He was in his mid-40s. A lot of people live their lives having no clue what they want. They usually follow the American Dream without a second thought, just because that’s what’s expected of them. If you ask me, that’s a pretty lousy way to live your life. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I’d like to point out that you have only one life; make the most out of it and do things that make you happy....

1. Forgive and Forget the Past The first step to moving forward is looking forward. If you’re focusing your energy on the past, you’ll never get anywhere. Instead, focus on the things you can do now that will affect your future. Nothing’s going to change by focusing on arguments you had with your ex. It doesn’t matter who was right or wrong, and, if resolution were possible, you’d still be together....