The beauty of these life lessons though is that you do not need to experience all of them first hand. Many people have already gone through various experiences and provided this information to the people of the world. A good example is Bruce Lee and the life lessons he shared. But Bruce Lee is one of the many people who have found success and have passed on valuable lessons. A lot of these lessons are lessons many people have also experienced before....

1. He put family first. There were times when your dad didn’t feel like getting out of bed and heading to work or when he wanted to pursue his artistic dreams instead, but he had to put all of that on hold to make sure his children could attain and fulfill their dreams. 2. He had to act stupid to make his kids laugh. Perhaps you can call it “humbling,” but he was happy to act out a bit silly to make sure his kids were happy, whether it was dressing like a clown or singing a nursery rhyme....

1. Go to class Oh, it will be so tempting to sleep in. After all, you’re a college student! You can do what you want, right? Well, you sure can if you want to scramble to make up for it later on. It is much easier to hold a GPA than to attempt to bring it up! 2. Know what you can handle course-wise It is much better to finish a semester ‘late’ (who doesn’t these days?...

It can be practiced by anyone regardless of their current life circumstances, and community. In any case, the right techniques can help you succeed in life no matter what you’re aspiring to achieve. There are many different visualization techniques. Some are simple and focused on visualizing a goal you’re trying to reach. Others are more complex, and are intended to help you work through your problems . The techniques you use should depend on the type of problem you’re trying to solve....

The one who influenced you the most; the one who had maximum impact; the one who brought out the best in you and made you think you could do anything you set your mind to. Made you feel special. It could have been Mrs Brown who taught you Art and brought out the artist in you. Perhaps it was Mr Peters who showed you how great an athlete you are....

What is GI? Glycemic index (GI) is the rate at which the carbohydrate content of a food is broken down into glucose and absorbed from the gut into the blood. When you eat foods containing carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into glucose, which is then absorbed into your bloodstream.[1] The higher the GI of a food, the faster it will be broken down and cause your blood glucose (sugar) to rise....

Being unconventional doesn’t mean you break with all tradition. In fact, we grew up with several traditions, especially around holiday time. My mom and I still appreciate and pass along things like etiquette and good manners to our children. We insist on thank-you notes and shaking hands and giving up seats for elderly. My parenting is unconventional in part due to my upbringing, my reaction to the cards I’ve been dealt, and the choices my husband and I have made because both of our children have congenital and chronic illnesses....

The truth is, any successful individual is flesh and blood just like you. They are not born miracles, but it’s the small differences that help them stick out from the rest. So, what are the key aspects that differentiate them from the crowd? 1. Ordinary people talk about other people, successful people talk about ideas. Gossiping and bagging others are popular among ordinary folks. They just can’t help but talk about people, often with a vein of jealousy....

1. You don’t have enough time for yourself. Your friends take a lot of your time. There is always something to gossip or talk about. It is not as if you cannot make time for something else; it’s just that you are constantly engaged by your friends whether positively or negatively. 2. You will have to make tough decisions. Certainly you will have to make tough decisions, especially when a boyfriend comes into the picture....

If your best friend were to use your time management system, what would she/he say? Reading this article you are likely to fall into one of 3 groups; Those in Denial – ‘I am so busy there’s no way I’ve got time to improve my time management.’ Those in Ignorance – ‘My time management system has been working fine for 15 years.’ Those in Need – ‘If this can help I’ll give it a go because I’m sure I can make some improvements....

1. They are brutally honest with you If you are not well dressed or you have been played unfairly, they will tell you just the way it is. They were so brutally honest you felt they were some sort of angel watching over you. They really did know how to throw those stiff words at you to make you always self-aware. 2. They have seen your good, bad and ugly moments They won’t judge you....

1. Powell’s Books Best for: Independent presses, new authors Why it’s great: Powells.com is the online arm of the beloved bricks-and-mortar Portland shop, and even though it’s online, it’s still got the feel of what may be the world’s coolest neighborhood bookstore. In addition to a wide range of new and used books, you can find extra goodies on their blog, which offers everything from the staffers’ picks to playlists of the tunes authors listen to while they write....

Thankfully, there are plenty of resources out there that can help everyone better their writing skills in all areas and be very useful in times when they face these difficulties. This list goes through 15 of the best books for everyone to better their writing skills, each with a short description and real life review from other people who have read the book and found it of great use....

It’s not that people lack enthusiasm or motivation. It’s simply that the pull of distractions is quite strong, and many aren’t prepared to face them immediately. They find themselves postponing tasks until they absolutely have to be done, hunting for snacks in the kitchen, dropping onto the couch “just for a second” to see what’s going on with their favorite TV show, etc. After just a few months, many feel that they are working all day and having almost less free time than before....

1. They aid in weight loss Guava leaves help prevent complex carbohydrates from turning into sugars that are known for stimulating food cravings and excess weight gain. This is why it can help you with your weight loss goals. 2. They help soothe gastrointestinal issues Guava leaves have anti-bacterial properties that help prevent further microbial growth in the intestines and make the area more alkaline. They also reduce the production of extra mucus that can irritate the digestive system....

But with this shift comes new challenges. When we work in an office, the ecosystem and environment are developed to create a working environment; whereas, when we work from home; the environment is developed for living. To make our home a great place to work; we need to make a few mindset changes and apply some boundaries so we can work at our most effective. So, here are 15 tips and tricks you can use to make your home working environment an effective and great place to work....

Here are 15 quotes from the famous writer, Paulo Coelho, that will help you see the silver lining behind every dark cloud in your life. 1. When you are afraid of change: 2. When you are misunderstood or maligned: 3. When you feel disappointed about a failure: 4. When you are unsure of who your true friends are: 5. After a break-up: 6. When you grow envious of other people: 7....

It’s saddening to see people go overboard losing weight until they have anorexia. Some girls crying to get plastic surgery when they are just 15 or 16 years old. Everyone seems to be a prisoner of this unrealistic beauty standard. It’s time to stand up for yourself. You were born beautiful. No one has the right to judge you. Here are 15 handpicked quotes to help you break free from the irrational perceptions of beauty and learn to appreciate and love the natural you....

1. For centuries, dark chocolate has been long been associated with health benefits Incas referred to a beverage made from cocoa as “the drink of the gods”, which eventually gave rise to its scientific name Theobroma cacoa, derived from the Greek words theo (god) and broma (drink). Aztec Emperor Montezuma stated that cocoa “builds up resistance and fights fatigue” and can “permit a man to walk for a whole day without food”....

1. Find Your Comfort Zone Everyone has a comfort zone, whether it’s food, music, art, a favorite book, movie, TV show, a specific geographic location or group of people. Whatever it is that makes you feel comfortable, get into that zone. You’re not there to hide from your problems or dwell on them. You’re there to recharge; just like your muscles and mind need time to recharge, so does your mood....