In this article, we’ll examine how much water you should drink to lose weight and water’s effectiveness on overall mental and physical health. I preface this article with a) You will also need to apply an exercise regimen in order to expedite your weight loss results. b) I think you should drink ‘finely’ filtered water or spring water to reap the most weight loss benefits – we’ll examine. Human Body on Water Everything is made of atoms....

So why is self-reflection so important? I’m going to tell you why self-reflection matters to you and how you can do it to lead a more successful and fulfilling life. What Is Self-Reflection? Self-reflection is defined as “meditation or serious thought about one’s character, actions, and motives.” It’s about taking a step back and reflecting on your life, behavior and beliefs. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of hearing triathlete Craig (Crowie) Alexander speak at a conference in Sydney, Australia....

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First, pre-interview preparation: 1. Don’t lose sleep The night before is literally the same feeling as the night before an exam or flight. You toss and turn, your mind is running, you keep thinking about the worst, you panic, you can’t breathe. This is where you have to stop yourself and say, there is nothing you can do about it right now, it is midnight, let your mind sleep. We all know sleep is very important, so make sure to go to bed at a decent time so you have at least 7 hours of sleep....

What actually does motivate you, and is naming it point-blank a good way to reply? This is a moment for you to shine, and losing the opportunity might cost you a dream job. To understand how to answer the question about motivation, or any interview question for that matter, it is helpful to recognize the question’s purpose. What they are really trying to learn here is whether you are a good fit for the company....

Lifehack.org has also covered a little quick-fix jet lag preventer. What helps you avoid it? On Monday night stay up as late as reasonably possible. I made it to 2:30am. On Tuesday morning, don’t set an alarm, just wake up naturally. I woke up after 10am. On Tuesday night, don’t sleep at all. The key to this is finding something engaging to occupy yourself. I finished upgrading my blog to a new WP-2....

There seems to be one of two ways things can go at that moment — and neither fills you with delight. Firstly, there’s the Tumbleweed Option. Silence. Nothing — save perhaps for an embarrassed cough. Was your presentation really so bad that no one could understand it enough to think of a coherent question? Did you run over time so badly no one wants to hold up the next speaker, or – more importantly – get to the coffee break?...

On your first step into the company, you were bombarded with unfamiliar faces. Your eagerness to meet new colleagues urged you to say something but you couldn’t find an interesting topic to start with. Anxious about your words. Fear about leaving a boring impression to the others. Palms are sweating. How not to be boring? Is being boring an inherent quality? What makes a person interesting? The following qualities may come to your mind: Sense of humor, Extraordinary life experience....

In any case, it turns out you can get away with not paying traffic fines most of the time. Alex Carroll, author of “Beat the Cops: the Guide to Fighting Your Traffic Ticket and Winning,” has beaten 8 out of 10 tickets. Craig Guillot from Yahoo Finance put together this article citing various instances of how to get out of paying the tickets. Excellent. Have your own stories to share?...

But there are several reasons why some people just don’t seem approachable, even if they really are friendly and interesting. Here are ways to generate positive vibes and have people flocking to be your friends or bosses assigning you the next big project. Reasons Why People Seem Unapproachable Wearing a frown or unpleasant look on your face. This instantly steers people away from you. They perceive you as unhappy and negative and they don’t want that experience....

To live a life without learning constantly is utterly unthinkable despite people’s efforts. It’s this reason I’d like to argue that we need to stop resisting and to embrace learning for specific reasons. On top of that, I’ll explain the step by step process to train your brain to help you become a continuous learner. Why Is Continuous Learning Important? To quote Heraclitus: All around us, change happens. We change careers, our personal lives, our community or business....

Choose a positive habit to develop First, we have to identify a positive habit we would like to acquire. It cannot be expressed in the negative form. For example, “Quit smoking,” “Stop complaining,” and “Stop watching TV in the evenings,” are extremely hard to form. Their positive counterparts are much better: “Take 10 deep breaths and think about my family whenever I feel I need a cigarette,” “Read three positive articles every day before 10 a....

About Fantasy characters such as mermaids, fairies and vampires have made appearances in stories and legends for thousands of years. Some are famous, such as Dracula and Hans Christian Anderson’s little mermaid, while others simply serve as background characters in a myth or fable. Whether you decide to re-create the look of a specific character or want to go with a more general look, there’s plenty of makeup options available to you....

If you’re planning a honeymoon, looking for ways to build your next business, or searching to improve your physical fitness, having an endless portal of information is worth its weight in gold. But if you’re like most individuals throughout the world, the internet has become a source of ongoing anxiety, stress, and fear-mongering—a digital distraction that can have devastating effects on our mental and emotional well-being. Here are some tips on how to deal with digital distractions....

It can hurt even more to have a friend who is jealous, because the actions and emotional expressions of a jealous person are not kind or loving. When it comes from a friend or loved one, we take it more personally. However, you need to understand that their jealousy is caused by their own underlying issues and it is not your fault. Most jealousy is rooted in feelings of inadequacy The person sees something in you or another person that makes them feel that they aren’t as good....

Spring Spring lovers have flowers on the mind. For many, they’re the symbol of warm weather and sunshine, as well as being that much closer to summer. It’s no surprise that flowers are so widely enjoyed, but don’t just enjoy them outside, incorporate them into your interior decor. Flowers and floral designs can be found in an endless amount of home decor pieces, especially during springtime. Floral designs are commonly seen in dining room rugs, throw pillows, wall accents, and more....

His favorite coffee shop, which had previously been a quiet sanctuary where he could escape distraction and get work done, had just added a new and very dangerous feature. Wireless internet. Now Stutzman found himself constantly distracted by the endless supply of entertainment and social media on the web — even if he really wanted to get something done. He tried disconnecting from the internet, but it wasn’t that simple....

There are no wrong feelings. There may be wrong actions in the sense of actions contrary to the rules of human communication. But the way you feel towards other people: loving, hating, et cetera, et cetera; there aren’t any wrong feelings. And so, to try and force one’s feelings to be other than what they are is absurd. And furthermore: dishonest. But you see: the idea that there are no wrong feelings is an immensely threatening one to people who are afraid to feel....

1. Get to Know What You’re Looking for – and Looking At If you’re serious about finding those covetable objects overlooked by everyone else, you’re going to need to develop an expert eye (or at least a semi-expert one). This means doing your homework. Because ‘antiques’ is a vast field covering everything from fireplaces and architectural salvage to jewelry and fine art, you’re also going to need to be selective. Pick an area you really love, and you’ll find that developing your expertise comes naturally and pleasurably....

Your brain cleverly assesses the light signals coming in from around the blind spot and projects similar information in place of it, so you get a full image of what you’re focusing on. Just as your eyes have these permanent blind spots, you also have blind spots throughout your life. For example, despite being into your third marriage, arguments tend to start around the same issues. Burnout has set in at your last three jobs and it’s only when every ounce of confidence, dignity and self-worth has been torn to shreds that you’ve resigned....