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A Documented Phenomenon According to a recent study by the UK-based Ofcoms, smartphone addiction is reaching epidemic proportions. When asked about the use of their smartphone devices, 37 percent of adult participants admitted they were highly addicted to their devices. Over half of adult respondents claimed they have used their smartphones will socializing with others, nearly a quarter have used them during mealtimes, and over a fifth used them while in the bathroom....

If you are suffering from cardiac problems, high blood pressure, lower back pain and depression, yoga can also benefit you. However, there are a few precautions you need to take to get the greatest benefits and avoid any negative side effects. 1. You are aware of the different types of yoga courses Many people are now into hot yoga (Bikram) where the exercises are done in a much more vigorous way....

Here’s a smattering: Have clear assignments. I always call repairmen; the Big Man always empties the Diaper Genie. Every once in a while, do your sweetheart’s task, for a treat. This kind of pitching-in wins enormous goodwill. Assign chores based on personal priorities. I hate a messy bedroom more than the Big Man, but he hates a messy kitchen more than I. So I do more tidying in the bedroom, and he does more in the kitchen....

Jake, was my trusted lieutenant. One of the smartest people I knew. He could crunch numbers like no one else can. A wizard of sorts for all practical purposes. But the one quality I respected, the most, in Jake was his attitude. He was content where he was. He took life as it came. Never overly ambitious about achieving that title or the corner office. If life gave him that, he was happy....

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“After Christmas, I will only eat ice cream once a week maximum” How many of you have tried to start a new habit and failed? Forming a new habit is not an easy task, yet we all know that in order to improve ourselves, creating a new habit (or breaking a bad one) is crucial and unavoidable. As people who love to learn new ways to “hack” our lives, i believe that we need to break down the mechanic of how a habit is created in order to successfully create a new habit....

1. Fruit juice may have some nasty chemicals in it It has to be stored and the only way to do that is to use enormous tanks which strip the oxygen out. Because it does not taste anything like the real thing, they developed flavor packs which were perfected in the 1960s, to add the taste and flavors back in. The problem is that these flavor packs are never listed on the ingredient labels because they supposedly just contain orange essence or oil....

Are to-do lists the only way to keep yourself on task, or an unrealistic goal that just stresses you out and make you feel bad about all the things you never get to? Should you keep a short list of the most essential items, or a massive running list of every task you’ll ever need to remember? I won’t try to jump into this debate, because the truth is that different things work for different people....

“We used to undergo lots of challenges and struggles. And we fight and get angry with each other. But we’ve never thought of divorce.” the old man said. One regret was that his wife had never worn a wedding dress and there was no official wedding ceremony in those years. In recent years the 84-year-old wife’s health has been going worse, having to use a wheel chair. And this old man, who hadn’t done anything romantic or said “I love you” before, wanted to give her an official and spectacular wedding ceremony, before it’s too late....

Alvin Soon knows how you feel and gives a few pointers on how to single out these people and step them in the right direction of solutions. Turn Self-Sabotage into Self-Empowerment and fall in love with your strengths. Are You Fighting Yourself? – [LifeCoachesBlog]

Foods such as hot sauce and chili actually triggers pain receptors in our brain, causing us to feel uncomfortable and agitated when eating spicy dishes. Does this mean spicy eaters have high pain tolerance or like pain in general? Probably not. Spicy food strikes our deep, inner emotions and also brings dull dishes to life. For individuals who can’t tolerate the rush of eating something tingly and hot, it is best to have a cup of milk ready with every bite....

Spending Your Time and Money: LetterJ on his theory that the most accurate reflection of someone’s values and beliefs is found in their checkbook and their calendar. Good chains of thoughts. Treo Software over at LH: cgr puts his view on Treo Software – how convenience to have Tero 650 on his pocket. Self-development book you would recommend: Please put your 2 cents into this post! Using Whiteboards for Home Organization: Good article never dies....

Why? A home inspection that points out the major defects in a home can be used to reduce the price of a home or make the seller fix the problems before selling the house to you, the buyer. If a home inspector misses a major defect on the inspection or you don’t follow through with getting the problems in the home fixed, it could cost you thousands of dollars of your own money getting the defects repaired or replaced down the line....

There are countless approaches to stretching and each technique works in a different way. The most widespread approach is static stretching, which we are all taught from an early age when engaging in any sort of exercise. But have you ever heard of ballistic stretching? You might be surprised by its many benefits. What is ballistic stretching? Ballistic stretching uses the momentum of a moving body or limb in an attempt to force it beyond its normal range of motion....

Did the economy ever really bounce back? Wasn’t the world supposed to end? Is the upcoming year going to be better than the last? But, most of all, this year is different because I’ve realized that I want more. I Want More This past year, I’ve come to an important conclusion: I want more out of life. I want more out of every day—my career, my relationships, my body. I want better....

When we read a narrative story or being told the story, not only the brains starts deciphering and processing every word, but the other specific part of brain acts as if we are experiencing the events mentioned in story. Simply put, a story can get your whole brain to work which ultimately makes or baring that much sharper and smarter.

Knowing when you are dreaming is difficult, and remembering your dreams can be a challenge within itself. However, what if you could improve your life through your dreams? Intrigued? Well, today you are going to discover how keeping a dream journal can change your life by changing your mindset. Dreams and Your Mental Growth There are studies that highlight the link between your dreams and your mental development. While some of the research is in its early stages, there is conclusive evidence to support the statement that dreams and cognitive development are linked for adults....

Believe me, when you see some of the things being done in this video, you’ll be baffled at the fact that it’s still 2015 and not 2035. This isn’t science fiction folks…it’s living breathing technological brilliance. What exactly is the HoloLens? It’s a device that you wear like a pair of glasses, not unlike a virtual reality headset. The difference being that the HoloLens projects images, video, and 3D holograms onto the world around you, essentially adding another dimension to what you can see....

They travel to fit their personal style Do you like your travel to be best done by air on water? Successful chose what traveling will fit their personal style. Instead of becoming burnt out by traveling they pick what works for them. Whether they will be on a coast or at sea, they make sure they have planned what to do that won’t be mentally and physically exhausting but refreshing....

Somehow we have tricked ourselves into believing that no news usually implies good news. “If I don’t receive any feedback, then that must mean that I’m doing a great job and nothing needs to be improved. Right?” Unfortunately, not always. Many people are reluctant to give feedback because they feel that they may come across as bossy, or start a conflict. We never learned how to actively consult for feedback, so we are typically very passive when it comes to receiving it....