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Well, we all know it’s something you should do, yet probably don’t do. After you see your dentist, you vow to do better this time, you stay on it for a few days, maybe, and then let it go again, until your next appointment. Why does this happen? Well, flossing is a hassle, and the payoff is in the distant future. If I told you I’d give you a million bucks if you flossed your teeth right now, you’d run out and get some floss and make it happen, right?...

Creativity is a nebulous, murky topic that fascinates me endlessly — how does it work? What habits to creative people do that makes them so successful at creativity? I’ve reflected on my own creative habits, but decided I’d look at the habits that others consider important to their creativity. I picked a handful of creatives, almost at random — there are so many that picking the best would be impossible, so I just picked some that I admire, who came to mind when I thought of the word “creative”....

Depression feels closer to that and then it finds the way to go beyond, because it’s goal is not to wound or disable. Depression aims to kill. It has beaten me down thousand times, and I want to show you its dangerous tricks. 1. Bye, bye motivation… Welcome, apathy. It is a weird feeling that starts crippling your being. It acts almost unnoticeable in the beginning, like things are getting heavier in your mind....

I’m sure you will have, at some point in your life, walked into a book store or a library and breathed in that intoxicating smell that comes from old books. Sure, it’s a little bit musty sometimes but that’s how you know they’re truly vintage finds. That said, I’m more of a new book fan myself. The crisp paper and the fresh ink, all clean and ready to be read; I love it....

Here are ten tips to help you reach out and support a loved one who is talking about suicide. I am not a psychologist but I am merely offering some advice which is advocated by most of the suicide prevention agencies. This is important, I feel, as our attitudes to mental health are still in the middle ages. Also, the CDC reports that in the USA, there were over 8 million people who reported having suicidal thoughts last year....

Me: Smoking cessation conference call? Her: Yes, rather than making everyone meet like Alcoholics Anonymous, they just have frequent conference calls. Me: Is it working? Her: No, not really, but work is paying for it [through a wellness benefit], so I thought I’d try it. So this is what it’s come to now– the company so believes in the efficiency of conference calls, that they are proscribing it for the health care plan as well....

Lisa Haneberg over Management Craft has an article on the same topic. She suggested there are five signals when need to move on: Share a story on your job change experience – What was the reason and do you think you did the right choice? When is it time to move on? – [Management Craft]

Everyone has a different view about the careers you should follow, the relationships you should form and the dreams you should pursue. If you’re stuck, a personal mission statement can help. Mission statements are not just for companies, businesses and organizations. A personal mission statement can help you make decisions, avoid repeating mistakes and figure out your purpose in life. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, was one of the biggest advocates of personal mission statements....

For sure, you should make sure you’re not overlooking this great vegetable. Whenever you eat kale… You are Getting an Incredible Variety of Vitamins and Minerals Kale, according to the USDA, is incredibly nutrient-dense. Just one cup of this amazing leafy green, and you will be getting 24 calories, 1 gram of protein, 1 gram of carbohydrates and a half-gram of fiber. But now check out what you’ll be packing away in regards to vitamins and minerals:...

In a certain sense, understanding the grammar that underlies the language can be extremely important, because it makes an individual sound intelligent enough to be using the language, but focusing too much on the grammar aspect while learning can be arduous and disturbing. Grammar is important and teaches one to properly utilize the new language, but individuals learn differently and grammar can be done in moderation as the newer language is shaped in the brain....

Are you worried about being single and coping with all those rather nosy questions about your status? Numerically, no need to worry at all because one in two people in Manhattan are actually single. Nationwide that adds up to 100 million people and growing, according to the Census Bureau. Guess what? Numbers apart, if you are single, you are much more likely to do better in your career, be more sociable, be healthier and also do voluntary work....

In today’s world, the term “Boho” or “Bohemian” is mostly associated with a fashion style or certain way to decorate a home. In fact, the bohemian style has become a real trend over the past few years. The brand Freepeople, for instance, is a great example of this bohemian styling trend. But there’s a lot more to it. Bohemianism is a lifestyle. It stands for those free spirits who are living a life away from the usual everyday life, the stress and pressure, a life in which we are disguising our own feelings and personality in order to fit into today’s society and its ideals....

1. People with jobs usually don’t get enough sleep Let’s start with the most sympathetic reason to let your staff take naps. Chances are that your employees are not getting as much sleep as they need. According to a 2011 poll by the National Sleep Foundation, 43 percent of Americans claim they don’t get enough sleep. This is due to having a lot on their plates and not being able to sleep because of stress....

Do you find yourself hating people? Maybe your stepsister ruined your birthday dinner; your best friend kissed your lover; and the guy you eat lunch with every day sneaked behind your back to get the promotion you were next in line for. A few months go by, and you think you’re over it until BAM! There he is, standing in line behind you as you pay for your caramel macchiato. You want to run out the door and accidentally spill your hot coffee on him....

The essential difference between sporting competition and competition in the business world is choice. Players choose to compete in a sport at the level of competition they feel comfortable with. Not every tennis player wants to play at Wimbledon or the US Open. Players match the level of competition with their motivation, so many are content to play as “duffers” with their friends or in local tournaments. Being in control of the challenge allows competition to be fun....

“I really should be going to the gym more often.” You even decide to bite the bullet and sign up for a membership. You break out your hoodie and sweatpants, dust off your sneakers, and walk through the door…only to realize you don’t really have any idea where to start. You know you should be going to the gym, but you don’t know what to do now that you’re actually there....

Does your neck freeze when you look up at the clock and see there are five or six hours left in your workday? Before you reach for a painkiller, there is something you should try. Yoga. Not your mother’s kind, where you stand on your head, but a more gentle and mindful approach. You can ease muscle and mental tension with a few exercises that you can do while sitting in your chair or taking a five minute breather in the bathroom stall....

The idea is to do put each task into one of four categories: Things you don’t want to do, and actually don’t need to do. 2. Things you don’t want to do, but actually need to do. 3. Things you want to do and actually need to do. 4. Things you want to do, but actually don’t need to do. Simply put, you want to do the things you need to do but don’t want to do first....

I certainly don’t. Making mistakes is inevitable. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could be at ease with them? Perhaps there is a way to think of them differently and see their benefits. 40 Things You Learn From Making Mistakes

Sending Money Through Facebook Messenger Many proponents of the new feature cite a number of beneficial aspects of this new addition: Allowing users to send money to their families for a small fee. Money will be sent through debit cards. Senders will not have to make their bank account information known to receivers. Use of a PIN or Apple’s fingerprint ID provides an extra layer of security to protect Facebook users’ accounts and debit card information...