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Reflection on disconnection In 2009 we are indeed a global community infected by disconnection. On many levels and in many ways. And as a planet and as a tribe living on that planet, it’s safe to say that the Disconnection Epidemic is killing us. Or perhaps should I say, we’re killing us. Metaphorically and literally. Just take a look around at the consequences of our global disconnected-ness. You and I live in a time when mankind is hemorrhaging on many levels; physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and environmentally, and yet despite our condition, we seem to be resistant to learning....

1. The Idol This is one of the most obvious leadership styles, and also one of the hardest to execute. It’s not easy to shine so bright that people will follow you into the dark. An Icon is someone who has a strong enough presence to lead by example, convincing others to live up to their standards. Not everyone is a Martin Luther King, Jr.-type who can inspire such confidence in others, though, so this leadership style should not be attempted by most....

Fun fact before we begin: kissing is not only really fun, but really important too! According to The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips are Telling Us, 66 percent of women and 59 percent of men reported ending a relationship as a result of poor pecking. If that’s not enough pressure, ladies and gentleman, Butler University psychologist John Bohannon found that the majority of us can remember nearly 90 percent of the details involved in our first romantic kiss....

You can be a virtual reality developer too, but only if it truly is what you’re looking for. Being a part of technology’s next big leap is an exciting prospect, but you must be able to actively contribute to it. The road to becoming a developer is something that one must be able walk and stumble through without loss of enthusiasm upon reaching a milestone. Requirements Of course, the foundation is to be a developer in the first place, whether you’re a programmer, 3D artist, or so on....

Believe it or not, social media addiction is a real thing and it can be a difficult habit to break! We live in a world where FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out) rules and we’re all constantly connected to the rest of the world via social media platforms. Whether in the house, out of the house or even in bed; we’re all guilty of paying our Facebook page more attention that our friends and family in the same room as us!...

For me, the question started to percolate through my mind when I was invited to speak at an academic conference on anthropology and counter-insurgency recently. Apparently, I had become an expert on the topic, someone people look to when they want more information. How did that happen? This is not a topic I studied at school nor the subject of my dissertation; in fact, it wasn’t even really a topic at all until the US Army released their new counterinsurgency field manual in 2007 and started recruiting anthropologists for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan....

While many of us are becoming much better at identifying what can trigger us to feel these, we’re not always that great at recognizing our individual thresholds; we don’t know exactly how to calm down when mental and emotional storms erupt. We can almost see you eye-rolling upon hearing commonly recommended stress antidotes such as taking a bath, lighting candles or going for a walk. Let’s face it. These aren’t practical things you can do when you’re on a red-eye flight at 5:30 am to run a full day of training interstate and then fly back the same evening, not to mention juggling a young family....

Automatic Drip Want to start the morning with a classic cup of coffee? “Automatic Drip” is just the right choice for you. You can program the machine overnight and get a nice warm cup of coffee in the morning. Coffee is brewed after the water heats in the reservoir then pouring over grounds in the filter. After being brewed, the coffee then drips into the serving pot below. The grind of the coffee depends on the filter type....

First, let’s check to see if you have a valid right to complain. At the end of the day, there is no point complaining if you don’t have cause to do so. There is a general set of rules set out by the Sale of Goods act 1979, which discusses the rules of trading goods. It can be summarized as follows: Is the product fit for the purpose it was designed for?...

Talking about breakfast, why don’t we discuss perfect sunny side up eggs? Just how do you cook one, anyway? First, allow me to present to you two ways people attempt to make perfect sunny side ups. Some homebased chefs flip the egg when dishing out a supposed to be a great sunny side up. Usually the product is fine, doesn’t look saggy; but, where’s the sunshine(egg yolk)? It’s covered and seem wearing a bridal gown....

If you’ve been feeling a lot more anxious or stressed lately, let me tell you that this is not unusual. You are not alone in feeling this way. As COVID-19 swept across the country, upending plans, and routines, it left a trail of uncertainty in its wake—enough to cause some mental health issues that need to be addressed. In fact, according to a recent CDC report on mental health, anxiety and depression are on the rise in the US, with the national rate of anxiety tripling in the second quarter compared to the prior-year quarter (from 8....

Reduce the chance of falling Falls are the most usual causes of the majority of child injuries, and this is why you should take various steps to make sure that you have lowered the chances of this happening. Stairs: One of the usual places where a child could fall and become seriously injured is the stairs. This is why installing safety guards on the stair entrance is a good way of preventing this from happening....

I’m a bank whistleblower, and although I quit my job at the bank, my boss had corporate security call the police to label me a terrorist. I was blacklisted and only barely escaped being incarcerated for speaking out. It affected me more than any other job loss in my life. So, where do you go from that point? Assess Your Financial Situation Coping with the reality of being fired is necessary to move on with your life....

Fortunately, dressing for a summer internship can be easy and fun if you stick to a few guidelines for appropriate office attire while also expressing your personal style with accessories and cool summer styles. Check out these five tips to rock your summer internship in style. 1. Know your industry One of the most important workplace fashion tips available is to get a feel for how your industry dresses before your first day....

But all of those headlines seem to completely disagree with each other. It can be exhausting trying to figure out what is good for you, and what is not good for you. Will eggs contribute to good health, or will they force your cholesterol levels to sky rocket? Sound familiar? Maybe you’re the kind of person who loves red meat but has become nothing short of a vegetarian thinking meat makes you gain weight....

Now I know what you’re thinking, “but I don’t want to embrace it, I didn’t ask for it, I like things the way they are”. If this is you, I hear you, I was the world’s biggest fan of knowing where to get my coffee in the morning, cruising through life on autopilot, enjoying the steady flow of consistency, routine and familiarity… until I wasn’t. One day, I had the realization that my resistance to change was holding me back, keeping me from exciting opportunities that were rightfully mine yet seemed always slightly out of grasp....

Benefits of an Ethics Discussion Meeting I run a number of such meetings in my role as President of Intentional Insights, a nonprofit devoted to popularizing science-based strategies to reach our goals and succeed at life. You can set up your own ethics discussion, and participants gain a great deal from attending these events: On the feedback sheets passed around after one of our events, one participant wrote: “I gained greater insight into how other people navigate difficult discussions regarding truth and values, when not all parties agree....

Suddenly, I felt like J.D., the main character in “Scrubs,” chasing Dr. Cox and trying to rip insight and wisdom from someone I respect. The realization that a recognized thought-leader and experienced entrepreneur severed ties with me felt crushing. But, I picked myself back up and thought about five ways to acquire a mentor without having the awkwardness of outright asking. 1. Remember, a professional mentorship must be mutual. A professional mentor must agree to engage in a mutual relationship because, as the comedy T....

When I talk about a North Star, I’m referring to a life purpose. If you don’t have one, you’ll be lost in life. But, if you do have one, you’ll have a guiding light that keeps you firmly on track for fulfillment and success. A life purpose is exactly as it sounds: a purpose that drives your life. For example, think of a famous athlete or musician such as Michael Jordan or Ed Sheeran....

Have you tried this method of folding a fitted sheet, and has it worked for you? Share below!