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Shoe Lacing Methods – [Ian’s Shoelace Site]

If you have a similar affliction, the good news is you’ll probably be able to put together a fresh fall wardrobe with very little expenditure. If you don’t have an extensive clothing collection, there are also a few things you can do to stay up-to-date without succumbing to designer prices. Shop Your Closet If you fall into the first category and your closet houses more items than you care to count, you’ll likely be able to put together new looks from what you already have....

20 Critical Things You Should Never Tolerate

Chances are, you think your illnesses are related to allergies, viruses, or bacteria. While you might be right, the actual root of getting sick could be due to something often overlooked. You might actually have poor lymphatic health. The Connection Between Poor Lymphatic Health and Getting Sick Image Source The body’s lymphatic system is made up of tissues and organs that help eliminate toxins and waste. This system helps to transport lymph, a white blood cell filled fluid, through the body....

Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water So, how do you know if you’re getting enough water? If you have any of the following symptoms, you might be dehydrated: 1. Muscle Cramps Experiencing muscle cramps at nighttime or from light exercise might be a sign that you need to increase your water intake. The problem here is that your body can only work with the amount of available water. When your available water supply is low, your body automatically redirects what is available to the brain, circulatory system, and organs....

Emotional humans are often the sensitive ones. The ones who cry a little sooner in the cinema than everyone else, the ones that are perhaps wounded by a boss’s comment or a friends jokes that go a little too far. But you’re also the ones that see things that others don’t. You’re the ones that notice when somebody is feeling sad when everyone else just keeps going about their business....

1. People before profit Compare the conniving salesman who pressures you to buy that pricey item you clearly don’t need with a salesman who seeks your interests in picking a more relevant and economical product. It’s obvious which one you will keep going back to! It goes without saying that any real business must be profitable (i.e. the bottom line). However, many businesses and individuals make a huge mistake when they fail to value every relationship in their line of work–clients and company personnel alike....

1. Form a new habit each week One of the reasons we find healthy life transformations daunting is because we imagine ourselves suddenly switching from how we’re living right now to something totally different: leaping out of bed at 5 am, downing a protein shake and hitting the gym for two hours before work. But seriously – personal trainers live like this, not regular people. You don’t have to aspire to such things!...

But why? Only 27% of all web users speak English – that means you’re missing out on nigh-on three-quarters of your potential online audience. In fact, no matter what sector you’re in, you’ll find it easier to rank on search engines in languages other than English, because there’s comparatively far less content and search engine competition. It may seem daunting to think about exporting your products or services to countries where you don’t speak the native language, but in fact it’s a relatively easy process to test the waters in foreign markets with micro-sites – and thanks to tools like Google Translate and others that we’ll come to later, it’s also inexpensive....

1. Yogurt Plain low-fat yogurt or plain Greek yogurt are both solid choices. The difference between these nutrient-rich snacks is that Greek has twice the amount of protein than plain yogurt, but less calcium. Both yogurts contain some of the necessary minerals and vitamins your body needs on a daily basis. One of the major benefits of yogurt in general is the probiotics that is naturally one of the ingredients and will aid in maintaining a healthy digestive system....

Introverts make up a third to half of the U.S. population, and personality tests, like Myers-Briggs, have shone light upon several personality types, including various forms of introversion. Susan Cain, TED talk speaker and author of The New York Times bestseller, Quiet, has grown global awareness about the issues faced by introverts, and has discussed the reasons why they are often misunderstood. Moreover, a new study has found that introverts have a more accurate perception of the social world than extroverts do....

Yet, being in charge doesn’t necessarily mean you have to take on the role of a corporate CEO. Many people with entrepreneurial leanings prefer to be solopreneurs rather than entrepreneurs. Though you may think the difference is subtle, it’s not. The two types of business ownership have some similarities but are more dissimilar than you might have imagined. Solopreneur vs Entrepreneur Both solopreneurs and entrepreneurs build real businesses. Both strive to build businesses that can be sustained on their own and require minimal oversight to maintain....

Staff Your Weakness – From E-Leadership

Clear, breath-taking photos requires a steady hand. If you like to drink coffee or are generally a nervous person, this can be a big problem. Furthermore, if you’re going through rugged terrain or on a boat, almost every shot will end up blurry. Until now. The creators of the StayblCam aims to fix this problem with their newest invention. As the name suggests, the StayblCam is a stabilizer that is compatible with smartphones and cameras including GoPro....

I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of an American runner named Billy Mills. Mills was the surprise winner of the gold medal in the 10k at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. And guess what? When he speaks to groups about his victory and keys to success, Mills admits that (among his many thoughts during the gold-medal race) he actually thought about quitting every single lap. That’s twenty-five laps of negative thoughts during a race where he was at his best....

Time is a resource in short supply. With the information available in plenty, it is imperative that you treat your readers’ time with respect. So, if you want to be a successful blogger, you not only need to have firm grip over your chosen subject but also ensure your writing is free of any spelling and grammatical errors. After all, no one wants to spend their precious time reading a blog littered with errors....

You’ve wanted to drop those 15 pounds (or five, or 50) for longer than you remember. But every time you start a new diet you lose a few pounds and then those old habits rear their heads again. Before you know it, you’ve gained it all back and then some. Here are five secrets to successful weight loss that will help you keep it off. (N.B., Of course, see your doctor before starting any diet or exercise plan....

What Is An Adrenaline Junkie? What Can You Do If You Are One? What kind of stress is good or bad? How It Affects Your Body, and How You Can Stay Healthier Chronic Stress, the type of stress that seems never-ending and inescapable, like the stress of a bad marriage or an extremely taxing job (this type of stress can lead to burnout) When overwhelmed, here are five ways to calm down quickly....

Then and Now When I was a teenager I thought thirty-somethings were dinosaurs. Fossils. Relics. Now I think they’re teenagers. In the eighties I wanted to be a hundred kilos of muscle and five percent body-fat. Now I’m more interested in finding the ultimate cheesecake. When I was a kid I worried about my non-Catholic friends going to hell. The last time I went to mass was twenty eight years ago....

Improv Wisdom Bird by Bird The Mind Map Book The Creative Habit Thinking for a Living As you can tell, it’s a great list full of heavy hitting books. It’s fun to see how many you’ve read on the list already, and then even better to find something you’ve yet to explore mingling with books you know you loved. Check it out yourself. Reading List for Aspiring Knowledge Workers – [Corante]