It is. 156 million people (that’s 156,000,000) will probably give up on their resolution before you can say “confetti.” Keep on reading to learn why New Year’s resolutions fail (and how to succeed). So why do new year’s resolutions fail? Let’s take a look at the 16 reasons. Note: Since losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution[1], I chose to focus on weight loss (but these principles can be applied to just about any goal you think of — make it work for you!...

Like any skill, you can become more effective with practice and an introduction to the key techniques. In this article, I will mainly focus on reading traditional books, which remain deeply valuable despite advances in digital technology. That said, many of these ideas can be adapted to digital reading. These ideas will help you learn and remember more from the books you read. 1) Determine Your Reading Purpose: Leisure or Learning Generally speaking, there are two broad reasons to read: for leisure or to learn....

Despite the gulf between you and the wealthy, one thing is certain. The wealthy have learned life lessons that have been gained from earning their wealth. These are life lessons that the rest of us have not experienced, but can learn from: 1. Wealthy people don’t start out pursuing wealth. Rather, they pursue a passion. Henry Ford pursued his passion–a horseless carriage. Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Warren Buffett pursued their passions....

Ray is talking about one of the main reasons you may be seeking to meditate: anxiety. About 40 million Americans1 — or 18 percent of the population — suffer from anxiety but very few seek assistance.[1] If you do seek assistance, there’s only one mental health professional for every 1,000 people and there are many societal barriers to help. Meditation is a proven method of self care to help you with your anxiety....

Read on to learn the two very powerful methods for you to be able to acquire a skill FAST. Creating Grooves In The Brain. The thing about habits (whether it’s a behavioral habit or a habit of thinking) is that, as it is constantly repeated, it actually creates grooves in the brain. These neuro-connections become physical manifestations on the brain. It’s important that you begin to control your habits by becoming the driver of your own bus....

1. The 4-Hour Chef, by Tim Ferriss. Tim Ferriss has fast become the ‘go-to guy’ when it comes to productivity, accelerated learning and life hacks. In this book he gives his 4-step method of speed learning: Deconstruct, Selection, Sequence, Stakes. His latest book is a comprehensive coverage of what he also touches on in his earlier books, The 4 Hour Work Week and The 4 Hour Body. 2. The War Of Art, by Steven Pressfield....

Most people with Internet access have webcams these days, but did you know that there are cams all over the world that stream live, letting you watch intriguing events or see beautiful scenery in real time? Here are our picks for the most interesting webcams that are publicly-accessible (and legal, of course). 1. Cat cams iPet Companion not only lets you view various cat shelters with your webcam, but you can also play with the cats using a set of interactive tools....

The great news is you don’t have to settle for bland and colorless food just to remain faithful to your diet and your vow to keep yourself in shape. The healthy-eating hype has become so pervasive that a lot of chefs, nutritionists and fitness enthusiasts have started coming up with ways for weight-watchers to enjoy their food while not feeling deprived. Sticking to a health regimen doesn’t have to be death-by-boredom....

We don’t need to tell you that life isn’t all roses, and will often times bring you to your knees, but it is during these moments that happy people go to work on getting happy. If they look like they have it all together, they probably do, but that’s just because they’ve discovered the secrets to true happiness, and it lies within them. So if you’ve ever wondered, “Why are they so happy all the time?...

1. Employment: Maintain a real or digitally-based job. Even part-time is better than being broke. If you can, try and secure a job working on-campus before you show up freshmen year, and then do whatever it takes to keep that job throughout college. Those 4 years of employment history will keep some money coming in (that isn’t a loan), and look fabulous on your post-college resume. 2. Budget: Huge slice of life here....

Fly Abu Dhabi, the UK Abu Dhabi specialists, have discovered 21 of the strangest museums around the world and compiled them into one handy infographic. It’s unlikely that anyone who’s eaten instant noodles before has ever felt inclined to visit a museum dedicated to the food, but for anyone actually inquisitive about checking out a museum full of noodles, then the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Ikeda-Shi, Japan will be the place for them to go to....

Here are some things that you should start making time for. And little by little, you will see that by doing so, your life is richer, and your relationships, both with yourself and others, improve. 1. Take better care of yourself. Start with the little things. Get a haircut before you really need one. Go to sleep a little earlier. Eat your veggies. Pick one thing at a time, like drinking more water one week, and the next have an extra fruit for breakfast....

Whether it’s considering new perspectives, looking outside the industry, or starting over from scratch, when you’re feeling stumped, these proven strategies can give your muse a little boost and set you back on the path to amazing, creative genius. Featured photo credit: Anja/Eine gute neue Woche via flickr.com

1. Irony What you think it means: Something that is funny. What it really means: Contrary to what you are expecting. This is a famous one because so many people get this wrong so often. It’s also kind of hard to explain, so we’ll use an example. The Titanic was boasted about as being 100% unsinkable and then in 1912 it was sunk anyway. That is what is called cosmic irony....

Not only a quirky art piece for your home but an alternative napping place for your cats. Get it here for $140. 2. The Cat Nap Cocoon Etsy also offer this adorable bed for your kitties to nap in. Not only is it the cutest thing to watch but your cats will love the warm and cozy cocoon to snuggle up in. Get it for $53 here. 3. The Self Groomer 4....

Practice these tips before you hit 30, and it will make the rest of your life somewhere you’ll definitely want to be. 1. Have No Regrets Your 20s are for making mistakes and learning from them. There’s no need for regrets because if you’ve reflected and learned from what you did there is no reason why you would do it again after 30. 2. Understand There is No Failure, Only Feedback All the greatest achievers of our time have failed, failed, and failed again....

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. Swami Sivananda Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success. Shiv Khera Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success....

Instead of making a list of resolutions that are hard to stick with for a whole year, another good way to initiate change in your life is to reflect on powerful motivational quotes that are based on other people’s experiences because experience is the best teacher. The motivational quotes below are our recommended quotes for reflection about things that we have learned in 2016. 1. You can never be happy if you’re always afraid to let go of what’s comfortable, familiar....

Which isn’t to say it’s easy to be a freelancer. Building and maintaining a successful practice is damn hard work. And you’ll almost certainly encounter some huge, career-jeopardizing pitfalls along the way. It’s best to learn about those pitfalls now, so when you face them in your business you’ll be prepared to maneuver around them. You don’t want to make any of these mistakes. They can really slow your progress in growing your business....

What Causes Stress? Lurking beneath the surface of this collective situation are some deeper factors: feelings of powerlessness and a diminished sense of certainty. Due to a variety of events over the past year, control over numerous elements of our lives has been stripped away, leaving us feeling frustrated, afraid, and unsure about the future. It’s as if someone took the puzzle of our lives, broke apart every segment we had painstakingly pieced together, then shook them up and dumped them into a scrambled mess on the floor....