Here are a few reasons why cosplayers are more amazing than they are given credit for. They are brave. Have you ever been getting dressed in the morning and thought, “Ugh, I can’t wear this. It’s too outlandish!” The thought that you might be seen by someone else as having “bad fashion sense” or “poor taste” is real for so many people. In the world of cosplay, however, that borderline is pushed far, far back....
1. He’s different Nick Clegg, David Cameron, and Ed Miliband literally look and sound the same: well-spoken, well-dressed men in their forties and fifties from university backgrounds. Jeremy Corbyn is distinctive, a normal guy we can all relate too. In the 80s, Cameron could be seen in black tie with his fellow Bullingdon Club members whilst at Oxford University with fellow classmates such as Boris Johnson. In stark contrast, Corbyn could be seen being taken away by police at an anti-apartheid protest....
What is it with the rampant self-doubt? You concoct so many reasons why you can’t or shouldn’t do what you want. No time, money, support, etc. Classes to take, kids to care for, relationships to tend to, and so on. There should be a diagnosis code for this. Call it self-doubt 101, something so many of us suffer from. What is the possible treatment? There’s going onto the therapists couch and analyzing who, what, when, and where....
Reality check: we can’t. Too much stress and energy are placed on our futures, on the ideas and events that we cannot even begin to anticipate or change. Yet, we continue to try to micromanage our experience, without actually living in the moment. In essence, we are slaves to our own devices. How can we break this vicious cycle? Put that ridiculous color-coded schedule and pencil down so you can begin with yourself....
I hear these words and I nearly always face palm. Then my thoughts race: Why, oh, why, can’t we just do these projects separately? That way I can work at my own pace, using my own ideas, and make sure my work is the best it can be instead of trying to corral the inevitable lazy group member or two in to barely doing their part. That is, if they even do their work at all....
You have found your passion The people who strive in life are burning up with passion. Some people know what they want out of life much sooner than others and begin actively striving from their youth. For others, their passion has to be found. Your passion is not defined by your talent. You may be exceedingly good at something that does not excite you. Simply stated, you’ll know what your passion is because you’ll be willing to do it for free....
But what exactly is witch hazel? In its most common form, witch hazel is a clear, inexpensive liquid that doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. With its multitude of uses and cure-all solutions, you’d think that witch hazel would be a staple in every medicine cabinet in the world. Yet many people still don’t realize how powerful this magical elixir can be. Witch hazel comes from a compound made of the leaves and bark of the North American witch-hazel shrub....
It may be related to the chemicals, endorphins, is released in the blood stream during and after exercise. And another study released earlier this year, by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, found that 30-minute aerobic workouts done three to five times a week cut depressive symptoms by 50% in young adults. Sarah Frayne also did a paper on similar topic. By no mean this is any type of advice, but it gives another reason to do regular exercise....
None of the above. According to Tim Sanders’ book The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your Life’s Dreams On the other hand, the kind of boss who provokes fear rather than warmth produces poorer results, higher employee turnover and more breakdowns. Tough, abrasive companies trap themselves in an atmosphere of constant anxiety, mostly because nobody will cut them any slack. If those who live by the sword, die by it, those who live by being more abrasive than the next guy get the same treatment in return....
The Aztecs and the Mayan people of Central America highly valued the cacao plant and its seeds. It seems that the Nahuatl language had the word ‘xocolatl’ for a cocoa drink which means ‘bitter water’. Interesting also to look at who eats the most chocolate globally. The Germans are top of the list as their annual per capita consumption is a whopping 11.39 kg (25.11 lbs) while the US consumption is less than half of that at 5....
But did you know you can turn that daily nuisance into a paycheck? André-Tascha Lammé was granted a judgment of $3,500 last month, and he’s making a living out of it. And thanks to technology and the ‘internet’ you can file the cases online! “It specifically deals with unwanted calls,” he said. “For each violation, there is a $500 penalty.” Who gets that money? The call recipient. Lammé read on and found he didn’t have to hire a high-priced attorney to pursue the penalty fees – he could file the case himself....
Of course, if you are in a partnership, there are immense benefits that can be achieved. Most importantly, you can get great synergy by combining your resources with a partner. However, it can result in many issues as well. If you want to have a successful partnership, there are things that you should do and then there are many things that you shouldn’t do! Here, we have compiled a list of pitfalls that you must avoid in order to achieve great results....
How do you make sure that you are sincere in listening to the other person that you are talking to? Follow the tips below to start a or keep a great relationship through a conversation: If you ask someone, “What did you eat last night?” “I had tuna last night.” You should say, “That is great that you had tuna!” If you ask someone, “What do you do for work?...
Being on the wrong diet can be counterproductive. There is no ultimate diet that works for everyone. This is because we all have different body types. Although this sounds negative, there is another side to this concern. Choosing the right diet can increase the effectiveness of your weight loss goals. Furthermore, closely choosing which food to eat and the ideal time for feeding, can consistently boost metabolism levels. For more information on the different types of diets out today, checkout the infographic above....
Then advances in the form of writing came about in the past 2000 years. Futhermore, a few centuries ago, although in a much smaller scale, there have been major advances in telecommunications. Transmitting signals as another form of expressing thoughts or ideas started thousands of years ago with the use of smoke signals or drums. This development began in the Americas, Africa, and some parts of Asia. In Europe during the 1790s, the first semaphore systems materialized....
These days, dishes are used to being fused and re-inspired. And this is nothing new. Over the years, famous dishes have taken on new ownership due to popularity. As a result, people forget the origin of their favorite food. For example, the US has adopted the hamburger as one of its national dishes. There’s nothing wrong with that, as it is a commonly associated meal with American culture. However, tracing the roots of the humble burger will tell you that it originated alongside hot dogs in Germany....
But even if you’ve started shifting to working outside your employer’s office — or you’re thinking about striking out on your own — there are other things that you can have in your telecommuter’s toolbox that can make your work a little bit easier. These aren’t necessary the most obvious of tools, but they’ve made my home office run smoothly. The Meal Plan: One of the great things about working from home is the fact that you don’t have to spend money on eating out....
Now that the job market is improving somewhat, organizations have started to think more about retention, and the concept of “employee engagement” is being bandied about in offices across North America and Europe. But what exactly is employee engagement, how do you know if you have it, and why should anyone care? Let’s begin with a simple definition. Employee engagement is a person’s degree of attachment to their company, role, and co-workers....
The key to avoiding this negative distortion and stopping the mental spin is to understand what initiates the cycle. Once mindful of the triggers, people can train themselves to avoid it, or stop it before it does any harm. How to Stop the Negative Spin of Thoughts, Emotions and Actions
Do you use a separate stand, case and tripod for your iPhone? Managing several phone accessories can be confusing and impracticable. With the Friztframe, you only need one case that does everything you can think of. You can use it as an extension for selfies and videos. Using it as a stand while you’re studying or using the computer is as simple as releasing the bottom part of the case....
