When you visualize the amount of sugar, as shown above, it creates a completely different mental picture. Would you eat that entire bag of sugar with one meal? Most likely, it makes you sick to your stomach so remember this next time you’re offered a “Big Gulp”! Original Photo – Kinder Than Necessary [bikingbythepound]
If only we could rid ourselves of all these distractions in our lives! Surely we would be much more productive if we weren’t always just one click away from all the world’s gathered information. But what if it’s not the Internet’s (or any outside source for that matter) fault? What if it’s actually us who actively seek out our own distractions? Well, according to science, distracting ourselves and procrastinating has always been a part of human nature....
Confidence is something that a person has that once you see them you can tell they’ve got it. It can range from being arrogant like some of our sports heroes or very quiet persona of a Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey. Have you ever noticed that some people are just able to get what they want from anyone at any time? These are the confident people. Confident people are always at the forefront of everything great....
You’re watching a movie, walking on the streets, eating at a restaurant or shopping at the mall when suddenly a catchy tune comes on – yet you have no idea what’s playing. Or worst still, you vaguely recognize the song, and find that it gets stuck in your head for the rest of the day. You’d love to download or stream the song, but you have no idea how to do this, as you don’t know either the title of the song or the name of the artist performing it....
Have a look at the following list of early signs of burnout. If you have got some of these, very likely you are experiencing a burnout which you have not yet noticed! Some obvious signs of a burnout Difficult sleeping: you have trouble falling asleep; or worse, you stay awake all night. Loss of appetite: you find yourself skipping meals as you do not feel hungry. Negative feeling: you occasionally feel hopelessness, sadness, guilt, or self-worthlessness....
1. Do some extra walking. I know it’s cold out, and I know walking through dirty, slushy snow hasn’t been fun since you were seven years old. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find other ways to get some extra steps in throughout your day. Instead of taking the elevator to your apartment, take the stairs. Park farther away from your building at work; the extra minute or so in the cold won’t kill you....
However, I need your assistance! This Thursday (April 24, 2008), I’m recording a special “Question and Answer” version of Lifehack Live. Rather than interview a guest, I thought it would be fun to answer Lifehack readers questions, both previously sent in and live on the air. So this week’s “We Ask, You Answer” question is: What are your questions? What do you struggle with, what hacks are you looking for, what do you wish you could figure out?...
Watch out for what-ifs and to-dos. As soon as you start to dream again, a list of what-ifs and to-dos rushes in. What if I quit my job and pursue my dream and it doesn’t work out? What if I’m not as good of a business person as I think I am? What if there are too many nice businesses out there already? As soon as there is a break in what-ifs, to-dos hurry to take their place....
Lack of sleep, whether it’s medically related or anxiety-driven, can throw off your normal functioning during the day. Concentration becomes difficult, productivity at work or school begins to suffer, irritability can have you lashing out at family and friends, and you also become at risk for serious health issues like heart attacks. How can something as simple as sleeping with weighted blankets help reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, and more? Well, weighted blankets exert pressure on the body, which serves as a form of deep therapy putting the body in “rest” mode....
Coca-Cola is a very successful company, but in this specific case, they failed badly. Why? Fire bullets, then cannonballs Coca-cola was confident about their new product so they invested a lot in it and threw this “cannonball” to the market. When customers didn’t like this new product, it means the cannonball missed the target. This brought Coca-cola a great loss at the end. If Coca-Cola tested their product carefully, launched the new product in only selective places, like shooting out bullets, they might not fail tremendously like that....
One, you wake up one morning and find yourself in a job you hate, a relationship you don’t want to be in, or a life that has little resemblance to the one you had imagined. You might be feeling low, filled with frustration, shame, or regret. This is not where you wanted to be at this time in your life…it’s not the life you wanted to live. Or maybe you don’t feel unhappy or lost, but you wake up and realize you want something more, new, or different....
Read on to learn more about what probiotics are and how you can maximize their health benefits. What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are “friendly” gut bacteria that are essential for normal, healthy functioning. Research shows that they have an important role in maintaining the health of the gut, the immune system, nervous system, and overall wellbeing.[1] The word “probiotics” is derived from the Latin pro (for) and Greek bios (life). These live microorganisms can be bacterial, viral, or yeast, and can generally only be seen under a microscope....
How does the vegan lifestyle become more popular these years? The original Vegan Society was founded in 1944, but the first traces of veganism dates back to approximately 500 BCE, as reported by The Vegan Society.[1] At this time, the traces refer to a diet that is more similar to a vegetarian diet, but mentioning this discovery is important as it marks an entry point for the development of the vegan lifestyle....
Video Translation: This is a social experiment that tries to integrate the city through cooperation. / Need coin? Feel free to take the necessary / Coin left? Help someone depositing here.
Eat the right foods and you’ll reap the benefits; however it seems like every day we’re told about a new food that’s either good or bad for us in some way. This can make things hard when determining what we should be eating and, more importantly, what we should be cutting down on. The latest infographic from Ogle School has decided to decipher just how we can have beautiful skin, hair, and nails through the foods we eat....
Not all of us are apt to welcome this chaos into our lives and adapt to the shifting winds that bear down upon our organizational structures. Some of us prefer the familiar and would rather fight against the shifting gusts. However, the only way to fight the wind and the waves is to raise the sails and create strategies that move us forward. If you want to progress and succeed in 2020, you have to relent and raise your sails—you have to operate from strategic leadership....
Electric toothbrushes are categorized by the frequency (speed) of their motions. You can get power, sonic or ultrasonic toothbrushes. A brush is put into a category on whether its motions are below, at, or above the audible range 20–20,000 Hz or 2,400–2.4 million movements per minute, respectively. Toothbrush Companies While most companies offer a battery-powered toothbrush, only two main companies sell true electric toothbrushes: Oral B and Phillips. Both companies have a range of products on the market that fit any price and consideration to patients....
If you’re like most of us, rarely. Self-reflection is the process of looking at yourself, your life and your experiences. It’s been shown to strengthen your emotional intelligence, help you act with more integrity, and boost your self-confidence. [1] Even if you’ve never deliberately practiced self-reflection, you probably have at least some experience with it. Here are some examples of self-reflection that you’re probably familiar with: New Year’s Day. Most of us spend some time reflecting on each year as it comes to an end, and making resolutions to improve ourselves in the future....
It’s a simple question, but time and time again, many adults will default to their favourite fast-food restaurant or order something quick. But the question now becomes, is what you are putting in your body helping you out? You don’t need to force yourself to eat food that only does your body more harm than good due to its convenience. It only takes a few minutes to know what to eat for dinner and whip up something that will not only satisfy your palate but will also boost your energy for the next day....
