When I started in university many years ago, it was a bit of a culture shock. One of the most extreme differences on campus compared to high school was that the professors didn’t really seem to care whether I showed up for classes or not. In some classes, many students were even falling asleep. I enjoyed this freedom of showing up for classes whenever I wanted. But the rude awakening soon came when I got my first set of grades....

This colleague had been quite unpopular in the office and was known for her temper tantrums when things did not go her way. Now how, in good conscience, do you write a letter of reference for someone you don’t actually approve of. Saying ‘No’ is a skill that many people lack. But, it is one life skill that helps you minimize stress and stay productive. People often agonise about saying “No” to others and they get pressured into doing things they don’t really want to do....

The flip side is there are hackers who are trying to exploit WordPress security vulnerabilities. WordPress is hacked more often than any other CMS due to its popularity. The below infographic shows some simple tips to make WordPress more secure. Remember, you can never guarantee 100% safety when it comes to the online world but, the more precautions you take the less likely your site will get hacked. Infographic source: Your Escape From 9 to 5...

Why? Because it’s incredibly challenging to stay away from toxic people, especially when they’re our family members or friends. These types of people tend to be charismatic, socially popular, and overall fun to be around—except when their wrath is targeted at you. What exactly makes a person “toxic,” you ask? In applied psychology, researchers evaluate toxic personality traits within the scope of the “Dark Triad” of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy....

Let me drop some science into this article and show you what I mean. Willpower vs. Environment Anne Thorndike is a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Recently, Thorndike and her colleagues completed a six month study that was published in the American Journal of Public Health.[1] This study secretly took place in the hospital cafeteria and helped thousands of people develop healthier eating habits without changing their willpower or motivation in the slightest way....

Convenience – grocery stores love to overcharge you for items that help you save time rather than anything else. If you can add a little more preparation time for your food at home, you can reduce your grocery bills significantly. 2. Brand names – many companies spend millions of dollars on advertising in order to come across as a premium product. Whether it is truth or not is irrelevant because the cost is definitely going to be higher on these products....

Is there a product that could help with this issue? Say Hello to Your Life Saver- Dodow To meet the needs of people who struggle to fall asleep easily, a product called Dodow was recently designed and manufactured. The product manufacturers claim that on average, users of Dodow fall asleep 2.5 times faster than without using it. And in most cases, users manage to go to sleep within just 8 minutes....

This was also explored by an interesting study from 2013, which showed that women who had a poor body image and considered themselves to be fat often squeezed sideways through doorways, despite the fact that they were relatively slim and had ample room to move through. How to Tame Negative self talk While defining the problem is easy, however, resolving it is far more difficult. It is important to resist the urge to eliminate self-talk (which can also be used for positive affirmation), and instead understand how this can be controlled and used to influence our outlook for the better....

Some moms often get a lot of looks from their children for bringing new stuff in the house every time they go for shopping. But you can’t blame those moms because their inner urge to add more beauty to their home décor cannot be killed. If you like to decorate your house and make it look new, you need to have a plan for that. If happens quite often that people keep collecting items in the house and after some time the house becomes a mess....

Essentially, the add-on allows you to view these MS Office files the same way you are used to viewing PDF files in your browser rather than in an external program like Adobe Acrobat. While some of the add-on reviewers seem to have issues opening every file type the Chrome Office Viewer is supposed to be compatible with, it is important to remember that the product is still in Beta and is not, yet, entirely perfected....

em>“We love what you’ve done, but we feel that it just needs a few minor tweaks…” If you have ever uttered that phrase, you’ve undoubtedly contributed to one of the more frustrating aspects of working in a creative environment. Creatives—a term coined by the marketing industry to describe creative employees and contractors such as graphic designers, copywriters, and the like—are skilled workers who are often hired for projects that businesses can’t handle internally....

The mission statement infuses an organization with purpose and clarity and empowers employees to attack the problems and opportunities necessary to achieve the firm’s goals. What is the purpose of your business? What is the battle cry that you want to send your employees out to battle with, empowering them with a clear purpose? Why are you here and why should your employees care? A mission statement is not merely a bland statement of what the business does....

Great ideas like the Harry Potter book series, the Discovery channel’s Shark Week were originally sketched on napkins.[1] And the founding of Southwest Airlines was also originated on the back of a cocktail napkin:[2] While you don’t need a fancy sketchpad to get the job done, carrying around your own basic sketchpad can be a great way to let your creativity flow whenever you have a great idea. Doodling calms your emotion and makes you open up to more refreshing thoughts....

It’s easier than ever to learn how to code. Coding can: Here are several free, self-paced platforms to get started: Codeacademy Here, you can learn anything from HTML to Python. You have access to free courses via screencasts. Codeacademy also lets you build an interactive website or learn how to use APIs like YouTube and Box to create your own applications. There are some active forums for peer-to-peer help and some support....

Some relationships have compatible attachment styles. Others are not so lucky. When you end up dating somebody with a different attachment style, it can lead to all kinds of conflict in the relationship. One of these conflicts could be about time. For example, attachment theory explains that some people expect to spend all of their free time with their partners. Other people, however, neither want nor need to spend so much time with their partners....

So how do you identify your talent? Try these 9 steps to identify talents. 1. Identify What You Love to Do Write down a list of activities you enjoy. It can include anything from hula hooping to making chicken pot pie. Without any judgment write it all down. If you’re stuck, try asking yourself these questions: What do you enjoy doing without being asked? What do people have to drag you away from doing?...

Now, is there something else you really want? Maybe a new laptop, smartphone, or some nice clothes. Buying that thing, whatever it is, will bring you happiness. When you finally have it, you will be excited to try it out. The Real Reason Why You Are Happy When You Buy Stuff Human beings are hardwired to seek instant gratification. You’ve probably heard the phrase instant gratification hundreds of times. To get that thing we want, the moment we want it....

Common misconceptions regarding us weird sisters are long: weird sisters are awfully hard to communicate and live with, they are super annoying, they don’t have a life, and they have what we say “serious problems.” Let us mention some of the greatest advantages of having a weird sister, even though you may feel that you are unlucky to have one. You my friend, are extremely lucky! Hold on to your weird sister!...

Still think it’s a fad? Or is it true that it’s the biggest wave (or a shift, if you want to put it that way) since the industrial revolution? I’ll pass on the power to make a decision to you. Check the video… it could totally change how you view the future! Video Credit: @equalman productions Featured photo credit: Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh)/@equalman productions via youtube.com