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Habitual Mastery (Series) – [Scott H. Young] Conditioning – Conditioning a habit is the primary mechanism for installing it. In this article I’ll detail some of the methods I’ve used to condition new habits to make them an effortless part of my life. Leverage – What do you do when your habit requires more willpower than you have? In these cases, understanding the power of leverage can allow you to take a small amount of willpower to push through an incredibly difficult habit....

A lot of us spend a lot of time online every…single…day. Whether you’re actively surfing the Internet or have your email program actively checking in the background, you’re online. Even with notifications off and doing all you can to avoid multitasking, you’re probably still connected to the online world. And you’re doing this daily. Why not take a day off? I’ve written about starting your week early (as compared to most others) by working on Sundays, and I’ve also touched on how I am unconventional in my starting of a new year by waiting until February....

Enter The Kettlebell Sure it looks pretty basic, like a cannonball with a handle, but I promise you the results using one delivers are better than you’ll get from cardio, free weights or machines. What makes it better is its design. The handle of the kettlebell that’s on top of the round, solid steel weight offsets its center of gravity. This forces your body to use more muscles when you exercise....

Gifts for Your Mum Most mums love anything that’s sentimental and had some love put into it. So a personalised gift is usually a good choice. Personalised Family Names Necklace | Not On The Highstreet | £79.00 Mums across the country will love a personalised family name necklace and it’s a gift that they can wear around their necks for months to come. Laura Mercier Sweet Temptations Creme Brulee Deut | Liberty | £35....

The 7 Deadly Sins of Happiness

If yes, it’s possible that you’re not making the best use of your time. It’s likely that you have too many distractions that have been masked as ‘tasks’. And it’s these tasks that are eating away your time and energy. For example, do you believe you are being super-productive when you’re checking your emails or sitting in meetings? You might think so, but at the end of the day – how much have you really accomplished?...

In his intricate infographic A World Of Languages, created for the South China Morning Post, graphic designer Alberto Lucas Lopéz displays the diverse array of the most spoken languages across the globe. “There are at least 7,102 known languages alive in the world today,” Lopéz writes. “Twenty-three of these languages are a mother tongue for more than 50 million people. The 23 languages make up the native tongue of 4....

Think of this though, if a seasoned realtor can, at times, have difficulty moving their inventory, what makes you think that you have what it takes to get the job done on your own? Here’s a few compelling reasons why you should seriously re-consider not selling your house yourself. You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Most homeowners that decide to sell without the services of a licensed broker are treading murky waters....

However, while we may never have the ability to fly, see through walls, or shoot lasers out of our eyes, each of us has our own set of powers that are uniquely human and just as amazing. When you learn to harness them, you can create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Here’s how to be the hero of your story, starting today. 1. Stand up to the bad guys....

10 HARD Ways to Make Your Life Better

What follows are my suggestions for your m.o. as the employer everyone would love to have right now. Take them and you’ll score big-time brownie points, you’ll enjoy the holidays a lot more yourself, and you’ll have the best night’s sleep you’ve had in months … at least until January, but what the heck; Share some aloha, live dangerously and let people love you. These are my Makana Kalikimaka, the Top 5 Gifts every employer can give every employee wrapped in a big red bow (figuratively speaking): Gift 1: Makana Ekahi...

US households spend $7,179 a year on maintaining and driving their cars. Yet, half of American’s live within just 5 miles of their workplace. If they chose to bike to work rather than drive they could save could save a massive $10 a day and reduce household emissions by 6%. Traffic congestion alone wastes 3.9 billion gallons of gas per year in the US, whilst if you choose to bike instead you will avoid emitting any harmful toxins....

Pros: 1. Easy Set Up 2. You Can Work From Anywhere 3. It Has Flexibility Mechanical Turk doesn’t require you to meet a specific earning threshold to keep your account open. You can also create your account and close it whenever you want to, so there are no strings attached. Complete tasks at any time of day or night. Your schedule is completely up to you. 4. There’s No Limit So far, there’s not an earning limit on Mechanical Turk....

Take a look at the back of a can of Coke. 138 calories. Okay, so what’s the big deal? What does that mean as far as how much physical activity is needed to burn off that one can? Well, think of it this way. It would take about a half hour of gymnastics, volleyball, or curling just to get rid of that sugary drink. If you weren’t aware, everything we do burns calories....

When life is stressful, plates are overflowing, and your brain, living space and work space are cluttered, making a decision (even a simple one) can seem overwhelming. So what do you do? You make the decision not to make a decision. Things you say to avoid making a decision. “I’ll look at it again tomorrow.” Putting off your decision is a choice you make that will impact your happiness on a daily basis....

Companies can of course have different interviewing processes but in general, there is at least one phone interview, also known as a phone screen, and a live, in-person interview. The in-person interview can be with one person or it might be with a variety of people. While they are both important, the live interview is typically the one that will make or break you as a candidate for the position you are interviewing for....

Frustration, resentment, and unhappiness are just a few of the feelings that can come from trying to be someone else’s ideal version of you. On the other hand, contentment, joy, and peace are a few of the feelings that can come from being true to yourself. It’s not always an easy path to take because it takes courage and vulnerability, but with a few key practices you can hold true to you and create a fulfilling life....

But you are hesitant, fearing you can’t get the desired raise and ruin the relationships between you and the seniors. You are also concerned about how your colleagues would think of you when they hear your request. Instead, you shouldn’t worry, and you should go for it! Do your homework before asking for a raise. Here are all the do’s and don’ts in demanding a pay raise. 1. Find the best timing to request....

Being single is seen by some as a state of loneliness. Because of how lonely it can be, many people stay stuck in loveless and unhappy relationships, they do not want to feel that emptiness that comes with being single. First of all, that’s a lie that should not be held onto. Admittedly, getting out of a relationship can be hard. It is like falling off a boat you have been on for so long, right into the cold waters, trying to learn how to swim and navigate through the waters again....