Here are some motivation killers of which you need to be aware. 1. Negative people Negative people have one goal in mind – to bring you down. These are the people that cannot accept you, and consistently work to hurt, belittle or suck away your motivation. They rarely have anything to contribute, and putting someone down (or bringing them down to their level) is how they see contribution. Stay away from these leeches....

But how will we manage to live a life with less plastic when it’s practically all around us? Here are Eight Practical tips for living with less plastic. 1. Say no to harmful plastic In line with a more organic environment, this entails the responsibility to avoid certain types of plastic. This means learning how to distinguish between different plastics with the number inside the recycling symbol, ranging from 1 to 7....

If you want to love, please love right. And do not be like every other person. Say something sweet, please and let the other person have a sense of belonging. Let them know that they are the one you have been waiting for all this while. And do not be ambiguous about it. Because when the right words are said, it means everything and could establish your place in their heart....

1. They give Focusing on money is a sure fire way to end up unhappy. In fact, in studies of happiness, researchers have found that once you have enough money to satisfy your basic needs there are only two ways money can help you. One is by improving your social standing and the other is to give it away. By using their money to help others rather than needlessly hoarding it, happy people feel like they are making a positive contribution to the world....

The topics and the audience may differ, but the concept doesn’t – at least not entirely. That core concept ensures identical preparation steps prior to making any type of speech to any audience. Here are the before-and-after essentials of making a public speech. Everything you aim to project must be in you before starting your speech. 1. Respect your audience! This rule applies before and during your speech. Facing your audience with the best of intentions will ensure those intentions to be successfully translated to them....

In a world where we’re defined by the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, and the size of our homes; material items speak louder than ever. Materialism has been rapidly expanding and shows no signs of slowing down. With the majority of Western Civilization falling victim to a materialistic lifestyle, it’s become the norm to care more about what you own rather than who you are as a person....

Just as you have to be ruthless in how you handle how much responsibility, you have to be ruthless in making sure that you get your own work done. You can’t tell yourself that you’ll only slack off this one time, because one time becomes two, then three, then enough that you’ll be wondering where all that free time you used to have went.

1. Learn the art of couponing. 2. Buy in bulk. 3. Prepare to cook the meals. 4. Buy generic food brands. 5. Stop buying bottled water. 6. Obey the psychological rules of grocery shopping. 7. Stop buying take out all the time. 8. Try to grow some of your own food. Most people already don’t spend that much on food so we know the budgets are probably pretty tight. Using these tips, you can make your buck go a little bit further and eat less garbage....

Write It Down Write down your passwords the traditional way on a piece of paper and store it in a safe place. You may not be able to retrieve your passwords if they’re stored solely on your PC or laptop in case of a hard drive failure or theft. Information stored on a device may also be vulnerable if you get hacked. Pick a Strong Password According to CNET, a strong password should have at least 16 characters and combine lower and upper case letters, symbols and spaces....

However, technology can help you monitor sleep and ultimately work towards getting you 7 to 9 hours of peaceful rest, despite what else may be happening in your life. This will have a tremendous effect on your overall energy levels, which can help you tackle the root causes of your sleep problems. I have read through plenty of research, tested apps myself, and have finally compiled the list of following 9 best sleep tracker apps that will help you lead a better lifestyle and boost productivity....

With their great talent, they can now start a business in their own preferred craft while earning money to support a living. Are you a creative entrepreneur artist? Here are some business ideas to help you get started. 1. Sell Your Crafts and Handmade Goods Maybe you love creating hats, knitting sweaters, or have a penchant for making handmade wall decors. Showcase your craft to the world and earn from it!...

See if you, too, harbor any of these bad money beliefs. 1. “Only certain people get rich.” Maybe you grew up in a family that experienced a serious lack of funds and deep down believe it’ll always be that way, as if you somehow inherited “poorness” like a disease. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s faulty to think that only people such as Oprah or Bill Gates were intended to be blessed with large sums of money....

A busy day is a productive day. To be brave is not to be afraid. To be strong is to not feel pain. Everyone around you is holding you back. You are automatically entitled to certain things from others. You will feel comfortable when the time is right. It’s already too late. If you still believe any of these lies, then head to the link to learn exactly why each of these is simply untrue....

A blood transfusion will be done in patients, to increase the blood count. As a matter of fact, in the majority of situations, the probability of a blood transfusion-linked to surgery are rare. Sometimes, patients might need the blood products. So, it’s always recommended to consult a doctor before any blood transfusions. Otherwise, it may be risky. A lot of people don’t understand the fact that you’re confined by time and health factors, when it comes to blood transfusions....

Here’s the question posed in this edition: What’s your favorite tool for tracking employee/contractor time and why? (If it is your own tool, please make that clear in your answer.) eBillity – David Ehrenberg, Early Growth Financial Services 2. FreshBooks – Aaron Schwartz, Modify Watches 3. iDoneThis – Nicolas Gremion, Foboko.com 4. Trust – Derek Flanzraich, Greatist 5. JIRA – Robert Strazzarino, College Scheduler LLC 6. Productivity – Patrick Curtis, WallStreetOasis....

Wouldn’t it be nice if ideas came to you when they were supposed to? You sit down, decide to be creative, and boom: you’re creative. The juices flow, the ideas are endless, and your brilliance just runneth over onto the page. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. For most of us, our creative and inspirational moments come at random, unpredictable, and often totally inconvenient times. There’s no rhyme or reason to it, and that great idea could strike at any moment....

Dating a dreamer is like watching bubbles float in the air. There’s something irresistible and enigmatic about dreamers that makes you stall for a moment. Why are dreamers so irresistible? Here are 9 reasons why you can’t resist dating a dreamer. 1. You can’t stop looking into their dreamy eyes. There is something intriguing about a dreamer’s eyes. You can spend a lot of time getting lost in their eyes and still be fascinated by them....

1. You Don’t Need Much Reassurance Young people typically need more reassurance and approval from their peers. More mature people, however, make their own decisions without waiting for anyone else’s validation. If you feel secure making your own way in life and coming to your own decisions, take this as a sign of your own maturity. 2. Your Taste in Movies Is Different From That of Your Friends Do you prefer films from a different, much earlier time?...

Study Your Topic The better you know the subject you’re talking about, the less likely you’ll be to stumble when the big day comes. If possible, pick a topic you know a lot about or are interested in, so you start off confident in your knowledge. If you can’t pick your topic, don’t despair. Research the topic you’re going to speak on, especially points you’re not too familiar with. Thoroughly knowing your material will help you speak with authority....