It used to be that being a “great multitasker” was a badge to be worn proudly–something one could mention in an interview to exude adaptability and efficiency, or include in a self-evaluation to emphasize productivity. Not anymore. Science has completely debunked the myth of multitasking; not that it does not exist, because multitasking is more […]
As a leader, you know your basic mission: to grow a sound, financially successful company that makes you proud to be its owner. The truth is, though, a lot of what succeeds on a corporate level depends on your team. To help them develop into the best they can be – and in turn benefit […]
A good enough diet that’s realistically easy enough to stick to is 100% better than a theoretically perfect diet that’s unrealistic and won’t be stuck to. Part of being realistic means being honest about which dietary logistics bother you the most. One of those is cooking. The author of this post hates cooking. A lot […]
Most of us were brought up poor or in the middle class – and then continue the rest of our lives plagued by the thoughts, ideas and actions of the poor and the middle class. If you were brought up by parents that had great intentions but few ways to create financial freedom, then there […]
Getting a good night’s sleep is just a dream for a lot of people—and it takes more than counting sheep to drift off and stay snoozin’. While there’s certainly no lack of tips for a solid slumber—get plenty of exercise, keep the bedroom at a cool temperature, drink a warm glass of milk—they’re often as […]
Easter and the long weekend are upon us, and whilst it might be tempting to simply sit back and do ‘nothing’, it will only leave you wondering where the weekend went. Here are some tips for spending the next precious 96 hours in a way that boosts energy, helps you tap into your creative synapses, […]
Advances in modern technology, particularly the internet (and yes, the word wide web is still considered “modern”) have given us a lot of things to be thankful for. Every day, it seems that new websites are started and new articles, videos, and billions of other pieces of digital content are created and uploaded to the […]
Know that queasy, stomach-churning feeling you get about 15 minutes after leaving a meeting that you absolutely bombed? You say to yourself, “that was the most embarrassing thing ever”? Of course, we’ve all been there. It’s not unlike those awkward high-school moments where you blurt out the wrong thing to someone you’ve had a major […]
A professor of social psychology in Pittsburg, Brooke Feeney, believes that a thriving life can be attained by having a “support system”. How you connect with the people around you sets the foundations for a happy and successful life – be it with your colleagues, your friends, your partner, or your family. Romantic relationships are […]
So many of us believe that being popular and likable is due to unteachable traits – being really social or simply being outgoing and charismatic, but that’s not true. Being likable is more in your hands than you think, and it all comes down to your emotional intelligence. Travis Bradberry of Forbes did some research […]
