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We’d rather have our pointless appendices’ removed than sit opposite someone who has the power to decide if we’re going to get any money in our bank account and feel like a useful member of society. No pressure then. So if it’s not bad enough that you spent hours agonizing over the perfect outfit, checking the location (a hundred times) and reorganizing your CV for the 50th time you know at some stage you’re going to feel like you are facing the Spanish Inquisition or feel like you are 7 years old in front of the head master (who can reduce you to a blubbering wreck just by saying your first name....

It never fails: I begin packing a room and I’ve only just begun when I find things I forgot I owned and clearly have no need for. You would think that means I just throw them in the trash, right? Wrong. I have a terrible habit of associating memories and nostalgia onto the cluttering objects in my home, and before I know it, I’m out of boxes because I can’t let anything go!...

Following the popular saying that too much of a good thing can be bad, it has been revealed through many studies that too much exercise actually harms the body, particularly the immune system. This can come as a surprise to many of us, but the evidence is there. Intense vs. Moderate Exercise Several studies have shown that there has been a direct negative effect on the immune system of people who performed strenuous amounts of exercise without a proper amount of rest in between....

As is the case with all beliefs, whether positive or negative, a limiting belief starts off as a single thought in your mind in reaction to a certain event, or to what you were told by your parents or society in general. This thought was repeated often enough until it was accepted as an unchecked “truth” by your subconscious mind. In other words, your limiting beliefs are a learned thought pattern and the good news is that they are up for re-programming....

Language teachers have heard just about every possible excuse from students explaining why they’re not able to learn a language right now. Out of the dozens of reasons claimed by these students, none of them are legitimate reasons. Not one. “I don’t have enough time…” “I learned a language already but I forgot it…” “It’s just not the right time for me right now…” It’s likely that you have some of these excuses floating around in your head too....

So how was I able to fix it, and how you can do the same? There are some steps that need to be taken, but before I can tell you what I mean let me explain what this post isn’t about: it’s not about how to make more money, it’s not about saying no to the nice things in life, and it’s not about starving. It is, however, about being aware of where most of your money goes, and about being conscious of your spending habits....

Cheap beer-enthusiastics and lager-lovers rejoice for FinancesOnline’s David Adelman has created the ultimate guide to beer around the world. This infographic shows you the differing prices of beer, with the cheapest bottles being sold in Vietnam and Ukraine for just 59 cents. Meanwhile, one pint in Iran will cost you the same as 13 in Ukraine! Adelman has also shown us which countries spend the most on beer annually based on how much they consume and the prices....

Many of us like to think that we approach our business decisions with a level head and a dedication to logic, keeping our emotional reactions undercover until we are back with our family and friends. In reality, humans can never turn off the part of the brain that causes us to react emotionally, and this has big implications when it comes to the relationship between your organization and your customers....

Carl Jung’s studies It was Carl Jung who in the 1920s coined the terms introvert and extrovert. He did so to describe contrasting personality types and to explain why different people were energized in distinct ways. He hypothesized that extroverts gained their energy from their social interactions and eternal environments and tended to feel uncomfortable and anxious when they found themselves alone. Introverts, on the other hand, Jung explained, are able to replenish their energy levels when they are in quiet environments....

The process of ‘gaining the best’ can often consume us to the point where we’re wanting to do and have everything. The problem comes when it starts to eat into us and we start to lack appreciation for what we’ve already collected and achieved. We don’t take stock and fully enjoy what our hard work has brought to our lives because we’re busy chasing the next best thing. It’s because of this that it’s vital to learn how to be a curator and only select the very best for our lives....

But over the past few decades, more and more workers are foregoing their day of rest in exchange for more hours at the office (especially in the Western world). The ubiquitous quest for productivity has driven many of us to give up on having consistent rest days altogether. Nowhere is this truer than in the United States, which is the only advanced economy that doesn’t mandate vacation policy at the national level....

Back in the 1980s and even the 1990s, if your business wasn’t listed in the phonebook, you had to rely on word of mouth to be discovered by potential new customers. Then along came the internet and slowly businesses started putting up websites. It was great because you could put a lot more information on a website than you could in a small add in the Yellow Pages. With the internet well established now, most businesses do have some kind of web presence....

Properties in dark chocolate have been proven to strengthen enamel, ward off tooth decay, and may actually help prevent cavities! Here’s where the gauntlet really gets thrown down: chocolate may be more effective than fluoride at these teeth strengthening activities. Studies in England and Japan have shown that chocolate is effective at fighting cavities and dental plaque in the mouth. According to the research, chocolate is better at this than fluoride — and, of course, a much safer alternative....

Lets break things down a little and look at the reasons first why we need to let go of people and secondly why people chose to leave our life in the first place. 1. Because it is not always about us. Sometimes it is about them, when they walk out, and what they need to get from life and for their personal happiness and well being. We are not center of the universe for anyone’s life except our own!...

If the above phrases don’t make you want to narrow your eyes, shoot a darting glare at someone and/or grit your teeth with jealousy, then you’re probably in denial. Because yes, your desire to increase your productivity can produce a nasty green-eyed monster called jealousy. It sure can be annoying hearing about yet another work colleague getting to inbox zero or collating 200 copies of a complex marketing presentation in 30 minutes – better, stronger and faster than the Six Million Dollar Man himself (cue a rousing chorus of booing and hissing)....

Over 90% of systematic diseases show oral symptoms, this is only one reason as to why keeping a track on your oral health is so important. There are more than 500 types of bacteria are present in the mouth at any given time, though we have antibodies in our saliva that protect us against bacteria, viruses and proteins that protect the mouth from fungi. So what’s the connection between our mouths and our overall body health?...

The video begins by being humorous, then ends with some profound and insightful wisdom. The takeaway? We should listen to all people, regardless of their age. Featured photo credit: Senility via flicker.com

Writing consultant, Carol Wise from Boom Essays writing service is here to share her help and tips with you, to allow you to master that top mark, and create the perfect paper. Always brainstorm first Carol certainly advocates emptying your brain of ideas before you start the writing process. The start is always the hardest part of the essay, and brainstorming will allow you to think more outside the box than if you are trying to write all your ideas down as you go....

So, what can you do in situations like this? How do you make your budget last until the next payday and eat smart and comfortably? The Grocery Coupon Network has created a very helpful infographic to make sure that everyone has access to healthy meals and saves money in the process. You’ll learn that you can benefit greatly by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) group, buying generic organics, buying bigger portions, and growing your own products....

Be gentle with yourself We tend to be our own best and unfortunately worst critics. We are often so hard on ourselves we forget to take a step back and give ourselves a little break. It is normal to feel sad, hurt and afraid. We shouldn’t be ashamed when these feelings arise and try to ignore them, or mask them with bad habits. Sometimes people think that these feelings are a sign of weakness, but in actuality they are a sign of strength....