Longer working hours, more pressure to get things done quickly, more pressure to succeed and less personal time. Added together, this combination of things creates more stress and plenty of daily struggles. But working longer and harder doesn’t mean achieving more, especially if you have no time to spend with the people that matter most. The quality of who you are as a person, the relationships you have, the time you spend in work, deciding on what matters most is completely within your control....

Personal attributes are what drive soft skills, which two-thirds of employers say are most in demand.[1] Listening skills are based on curiosity. Punctuality is at the root of whether or not someone consistently shows up for work on time. Soft skills, not to mention the personal attributes behind them, are much tougher to train than hard skills. Someone can be taught how to code; they can’t necessarily be taught how to be kinder....

I can totally relate, so you don’t have to worry; you aren’t a freak or loser that doesn’t know what they want to do with their life. You just may be stuck. But, good news, “directionless one”. The holidays are a great time to step back from your work-life and rethink what and how you are trying to get things done. Rather than give you some of the reasons that you feel directionless in the first place, let’s just dive into the 18 ways that you can find your direction so you can be on the path again to get things done faster and better over this holiday break....

Canned Responses and Cancel Send, are the two elegant and smiple tools that can make a world of difference in your day.

1. Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk Crush It! provides just as much great life advice as it does the strategy for entrepreneurial success. Gary Vaynerchuk energetically narrates his work, encouraging the listener not to seek out a career that fits their passions, but to find a way to turn their passions into a career. This is how you identify the line of work you have enough drive to pursue aggressively to achieve success....

1. Use your blender to aerate red wine. If you’ve been pouring your red wine straight into the glass, then you’re missing a trick for ultimate drinking deliciousness. Exposing red wine to the air can open up the bouquet, as well as the flavor. Though this may look a bit odd, it’s the quickest way to ensure your vino is perfect. 2. Chop an onion without crying like a little girl....

1. Massages Can Alleviate Headaches Whether you have a tension-type headache or suffer from migraines, medical research has proven that regular massages can help reduce or even eliminate this painful problem. 2. Massages Soothe and Relax the Body A Swedish or hot stone massage offers the right amount of pressure, sometimes combined with heat, to soothe your achy muscles. If your body is tight from a tense week at the office, either of these massage styles is a good way to relax....

1. Stop staring at the hole rather than the doughnut For your 50s to be amazing you should start looking at it with hope. Be optimistic and positive about the future. 2. Stop procrastinating You do not get much done from waiting for the perfect time. Procrastination is a thief of time. You need to start taking action. 3. Stop taking your health for granted You need to take care of your body....

1. Pizza Fries What happens when you combine the world’s greatest comfort foods? AMAZING. But don’t take our word for it. 2. Zucchini Pizza Boats Looking for a carb detox after those pizza fries? Try these delicious zucchini boats for a lighter but still satisfying pizza edge. 3. Mushroom Pizza Bites Looking for a quick snack to impress your grown up (or not-so-grown-up) guests? Try these mushroom bites for an elegant yet cheesy dish....

If you’re one of these many people, even if it’s just every now and then, you should know that there are a few ways we actually make life harder on ourselves. The reverse of this is also true. Undoing our stress can be the path to really living life right. Perhaps the thing we need the most isn’t more things to do, but a thorough cleaning of our mental, emotional, and physical to-do lists....

1. You do no wrong Okay, maybe you’ll take a little blame sometimes, but the odds are typically stacked in your favor. Why? Because your big doe eyes are impossible to stay angry at. Any dispute between you and your siblings will obviously result in you bringing home the win. You may have stolen your sister’s $30 Dior eyeliner and used it as a replacement for your black crayon, but she really shouldn’t have left it lying around with the rest of her belongings in the first place....

Once feminism is no longer a badge, women will have full empowerment. Women will no longer be slaves to traditional views regarding their looks, beauty and health. Despite progress in women gaining top positions, they are still blocked by the glass ceiling, as mentioned above. The fact that there is still a 23% pay gap between the sexes speaks volumes. This still needs to be said when we read that women are sold for marriage and murdered when the dowry money is not enough....

Those who skip breakfast usually do so for the same reason: they don’t have time. But when you see these quick healthy breakfast recipes, you’ll want to make the time! These delicious breakfasts are not only packed with nutritious energy, but they’re ready in minutes – and they’ll keep you powered throughout the day. So, without further ado, let’s get breakfast ready! 1. Baked Eggs Skillet Packed with protein, this breakfast hits all the right spots!...

This kind of constant action and lack of clarity can make it easy to believe that you are a failure, even when all the evidence in your life–personally and professionally–points to other conclusions. If you are too busy in life fighting fires, you’ll likely never make the time to actually appreciate your own success and accomplishments. You could already be successful and just not realize it. Here are some signs that is the case:...

1. Coquilles Saint-Jacques You know nothing about how scallops taste till you’ve tried this dish! Poached in white wine, scallops are placed atop of mushroom purée in shell, then generously covered with another layer of delicious sauce. 2. Salade Lyonnais Quoting Stendhal, “I know of only one thing that you can do well in Lyon, and that’s eat.” Indeed, the local cuisine earned the city a proud title of French gastronomy capital....

But the benefits of driverless cars don’t stop there, and include possibilities you probably haven’t even considered. 1. Increase in safety Worldwide, 1.2 million people are killed each year in traffic accidents. Of these, 30,000 occur in the U.S. alone. Studies have shown that even partial automation of driving could significantly reduce these deaths, making the roads safer for everyone. Already, automobiles with forward collision warning systems that alert drivers or automatically brake are involved in far fewer crashes....

So, why is it that more often than not, we neglect to make it to the gym? I mean we know that all the benefits related to hitting the gym are positive, but for some reason, after a long day of work, sitting on the couch and watching Breaking Bad re-runs sounds like a better decision. You see, the hardest part about working out, is taking that first step, and getting off the couch (or not sitting on the couch in the first place) Once we’re in motion, we realize how much we over exaggerate how “hard” exercising is, and how much we underestimate the feel good benefits related to fitness....

It’s crazy, it’s challenging, it’s fun, and it’s just simply AWESOME. I’ve been hugging anyone and everyone. I’ve been writing thank-you notes to people I appreciate. I’ve been able to make people smile and I know I’ve been making a difference in the lives of others. This is what life is about! Over the past few days as I’ve been taking part in the challenge, I’ve come to learn just how powerful a simple hug can actually be....

Everyone experiences insomnia or poor sleep at some point in their lives—before a big test or job interview, for instance. Unfortunately, not being able to get good sleep can turn into a regular pattern, with negative consequences for your health and quality of life. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep every night to maintain optimum physical, mental and psychological health; children and teenagers require more than this....