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Is a blind dating a good option? Let’s find out. People have different opinions whether blind dating is a good idea or not, and to go with that, different experiences. Some of them have found the love of their lives and some of them wished they had never gone out on that disastrous date. Blind dating has its pros and cons, and if you decide to try it out, there are certain things you need to avoid when you actually go out with someone you have never met before in your life....

We all want to believe our relationship is perfect, unique, and meant to last. Even if we acknowledge there is room for improvement, we often want to be able to resolve it ourselves. And it doesn’t help, either, that relationship counseling suffers from the same stigma as every form of counseling: that if you go, there must be something wrong. For these reasons and others, Brian Doss, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami, says the average couple endures six years of unhappiness before seeking couples counseling....

Confidence suggests a sense of self empowerment and self-love that is steady despite life’s ups and downs. Of course, this inner core of self-efficacy in the workplace does not start and end there. Rather, confidence is something a person carries within and is a key ingredient not only in work but in life. When people are confident in themselves, they contribute to making the workplace a positive environment. People who are confident bring infectious energy to the workplace, as opposed to workplace vampires – those who suck the energy out of the workplace by negativity and drama and can make the workplace tedious....

Introducing Kidsmap, an interactive map that aims to inspire adventure and travel in children. Creator and fine beard grower Simon Schuetz didn’t know that Easter Island was a real place until he was fifteen. Since then Schuetz, who is originally German, has lived in Switzerland, the U.S., Peru, Brazil, Chile and now resides in Bali. As an avid traveller, Schuetz hopes to inspire the younger generation to explore the world from a young age and so Kidsmap was born....

PickTheBrain.com has a few tips on making your late night activity surges more productive. How To Become a Highly Productive Night Owl – [PickTheBrain] The biggest temptation with late rising is to over sleep. Too much sleep is a bad thing. Rather than feeling more rested, it makes you lethargic. Having a regular wake up time is just as important for night owls as it is for early risers. If you don’t set a schedule, you’ll have a hard time being productive....

Knowing the difference leadership vs management helps you understand your role in your organization. By recognizing the difference, you can sharpen your abilities so that you can reach your fullest potential. Knowing what separates managers and leaders can also help you figure out how to achieve the best balance of leadership and management qualities. In this article, I will explore the similarities and differences between leaders and managers, and help you figure out how to get the best of both worlds....

Make This Magic Migraine Potion You need three things: water, lemon juice from a lemon, and two teaspoons of salt. Combine the ingredients and drink. Wait a few minutes. Things that you should keep in mind when choosing ingredients include that the salt should be of good quality. Pink Himalayan sea salt is a good one due to the 80 different trace minerals that it contains (including magnesium.) Eating salt quickly is proven to raise levels of serotonin....

Remember the times you had to present at school, or pitch a project in class?All these require a form of public speaking. Eventually when you move on to working life, chances are you would still have to speak in front of an audience whether it be in board meetings, office seminars or external presentations where you might need to pitch a proposal to clients. Public speaking is an important asset that we should all strive to achieve no matter how big your fears may be....

Now don’t roll your eyes. Be brave, be open-minded, and keep reading, for you have to admit you’d love your job a whole lot more if there was a whole lot more to love about it. I’m hoping I can help you get there by helping you LOVE you at work. Let’s do this: Empathy is a skill we all need in life, empathy being the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes....

This need for more starts pretty early. In school it’s the marks –should be higher than the next guy, in college it’s the looks – should be better than the next guy, at work it’s the compensation package – should be fatter than the next guy. Life as a whole, well, has to be fuller than the next guy. Has to be at that maximum level of everything, but somehow, even when you reach that maximum, you start worrying about a new maximum, it doesn’t end....

(Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or even a nutritionist. This information comes from my own personal quest to lose weight and the research that I have personally done. It’s also what has worked for me. Please consult a professional before making any changes to your diet or exercise regimen.) I remember looking in the mirror in the middle of last year and being somewhat disgusted with the way that I looked and felt....

“He just never listens to me!” “She doesn’t talk to me when she’s angry!” “I just feel like we argue all the time.” Guess what? You might need to develop your communication skills with your significant other. Nobody Can Get Along with Another Person 100% of the Time Spending a lot of time with another person increases the possibility that you two will not always agree with each other. Remember, that’s normal....

Comment Sections are the Sauce– It’s a net of participation, right? Your add-ons to Lifehack.org articles are often more valuable to end users than the article that provokes them. Adding to the article’s content in the comment section gives readers even more powerful tips to pursue. Oh, and often, you help correct me (at least) when I’m wrong. Comments Lead you to other good contributors– If people fill out the form with pertinent information, you often can surf into other great websites/blogs that will carry on conversations, add to them, and give you even more resources to add to your deck....

Now you can make all your home appliances and devices smarter by instilling some sense into them. You won’t have to remember when to wash your clothes or when to shut down your PC. Neurio makes all your devices and appliances way smarter. They will remind you to do tasks when you have forgotten it. Initially funded on Kickstarter it went on to become quite revolutionary and popular among masses....

1. Make A List of Everything You Love Take a paper and a pen and start making a list of everything you love. It might include people, concepts and all other things that interest you. Write down in detail. Don’t hesitate! 2. Do Something Different Many times, we feel like what we are doing never helps us in a positive way. So, try to take different actions as it will boost up your energy....

Facebook++ The Shortcuts are: J – goes to the next posts K – goes to the previous posts Shift+J – goes to the last post of the page Shift+K – goes to the first post of the page L – gives a Like for the best V – sends you to the original page’s post. R – Refresh the page C – Go to comment field on the selected item...

Passion is believing that you are one-of-a-kind and were born for a reason. Passion is taking steps everyday to move towards your life purpose. Passion is believing that every negative experience is part of the journey of the evolution of your soul. Passion is contagious. Others will be drawn to you like bees to honey. Conversely, lack of passion will drive others away. You’ll end up lonely and die with regrets....

Luckily, a Reddit user shared a brilliant lifehack that will save you the time. Don’t take my word for it, read the comments from people who tried it for themselves! “If you’re moving, you can use this method to easily transport all the clothes that you hang.” What users say about this hack “Incredibly timely. Moving this week.” “Did this recently, worked great. I used the tie for the bag to tie the hangers together....

You probably started your thinking process by listing the things you are good at. This is exactly what your teachers did very wrong, and it has had serious consequences in your life. It was hard for me to believe that when I counted all the time I spent in the education system, the total number was 17 years. I’ve spent 17 years being graded thousands of times for everything I did....