While most of us focus on the end goal and how little progress we’ve made, rarely do we look into these two important things: willpower and planning Willpower has been defined as: “control deliberately exerted to do something or to restrain one’s own impulses” (Cambridge). This is often mistaken for motivation. Motivation is the urge or deep desire to do something, will power is following through even under undesirable circumstances....

I don’t have a clue what I’m doing. My dream, like a lot of people, is to build a business. I have a ton of ideas, great “million-dollar” ideas if you ask me, but I don’t have the first clue of how to bring these ideas into reality. So I get the frustration so many people feel with dieting because I feel it with business. It’s really hard for me to admit because I am (we are) hard wired to not show weakness; we never let others know that we are struggling....

He’ll also share with us some great advice on how to strengthen your own relationships in life, which he covers in his award-winning book “I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships.” Why Validation is Key to Lasting Relationships with Michael Sorenson: Featured photo credit: Wu Jianxiong via unsplash.com

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Cuddle next to a campfire. Let go of floating lantern. Have a paint fight. Build a treehouse. Back a perfect rainbow cupcake. Play hide and seek in ikea. Meet my online friends. Dance under the Eiffel Tower. Get in a taxi and yell “Follow that car!” Wish on a shooting star. Finish an entire coloring book. Make a dreamcatcher. bucket list woop woop | Polyvore No idea for bucket list? Learn How to Create and Manage Your “Bucket List” Before You Kick

What motivates you? While there are thousands, millions, maybe billions of answers to that question, a growing body of research, some of it dating back 50 years, shows two things that don’t motivate us very well – the promise of rewards and the threat of punishment. It seems counter-intuitive, since after all we take it for granted that we need incentives to do work. It’s the basis of our whole economic system, for crying out loud!...

Life is all about choices and decision making. The book uses the principle of business and applies the rule to human mind and everyday life. This book is a wonderful illustration of psychology blended together with social economics to provide a wonderful experience to readers. Koch is aware of the fact that human psychology is interconnected to our relations/emotions. Koch uses this natural fact and provides readers with bundles of useful information....

This past week I flew from Shanghai to Nashville, a trip that I make about once a year that leaves me in half-sleep zombie mode for the first couple days after arrival. This time I decided to figure out how I could defeat the evils of jet lag and arrive in the States feeling fresh and ready to go take on the days ahead of me. I’ve read all of the classic advice (no help at all…) like “sleep on the plane”, “drink water” and “don’t drink caffeine”....

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So how do true leaders behave? Leaders build mutual understanding with their teams A true leader trusts their team, and vice versa. This is a two way street, so you must give your team a reason for trust, and withholding information will certainly break the trust. You should never go behind your team’s back and keep secrets. Be transparent and discuss everything with your team. Leaders fight on front line with their teams You asked your team to work during lunch break because you are on a deadline, but you went out for a two-hour lunch....

Not having money or time for the gym is no excuse and neither is not having enough room for a home gym. If you have the right tools you can still get a full workout from a mini gym that can fit into a tiny closet or trunk. Here are the top five hacks that will help you stay fit even if you live in the world’s tiniest apartment or if you are on a small budget;...

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

I’ve seen gullible people buy into the many ‘get rich quick’ or ‘lose weight fast’ schemes out there only to find out that none of them work except in relieving you of the money paid for such products or programs. A friend of mine even bought one of those home devices that electronically stimulate belly muscle contractions thinking that weight lost is possible while watching TV. This friend, who did not want to put in the work of exercising in a gym, is still overweight today....

On that note, today I’d like to share my go-to playlist for when I need a little mojo to chase my dreams. You know the score: some days, the will to boldly go after what we want is lacking and we find ourselves uninspired, unmotivated and bored. Ugh! In times like these, there is nothing better than plugging your earphones in, shutting out the world and letting brilliant, uplifting music wash over you....

Drones are essentially little machines that can fly through the air with ease, capturing amazing footage in the process. It’s been used time and time again for various YouTube projects and has become one of the more common pieces of equipment being used for videography these days. They allow you to capture lush-looking landscapes as well as stuff you would never be able to see without a drone – that is unless you could fly around the sky with a heavy film-camera on your shoulder....

Take Apple as an example, it wasn’t always the mega-success that it is today. In 1997, Steve Jobs conducted a major company overhaul.[2] He cut several product lines and pushed the company toward developing a distinctly Apple experience. To this day, all of the “i” products’ look, feel, and user-friendliness set Apple apart from its competitors. Design thinking showed us that Apple was a company with a soul and vision, and the message continues to resonate with customers....

There’s nothing wrong with sharing your thoughts on social media. Here’s the problem: When you combine your personal life, professional goals, and Google, the mixture can be like a fun basement party invading a formal gala televised live on a big screen for everyone to see. There’s a time and place for both, but it’s important to be in control of your online reputation and not post meaningless posts that hurt your personal brand....

When used in moderation, honey has many health benefits – especially when it’s local. Honey helps bodies adjust to local allergens, lessening allergies up to 60% according to some studies. Honey can be used as a cough suppressant, boosts energy and may even help with short term memory. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s loaded with antioxidants, amino acids and a wide array of vitamins and minerals. With farmers market season just around the corner, there’s no reason not to start slowly implementing honey into your recipes....

Time goes by, and before you know it, nothing has been done. Ultimately, you’re the one who’s accountable for your own work. Even though getting things done can be tough when nobody’s there to push you, you can use a few techniques to get into the groove once again. Try following these five tips and see if they get you going on what you should be doing: 1.Promise yourself a reward after doing a task I like to treat myself to something nice, such as a snack or a TV show–but only after I’ve completed a certain amount of work....

Knowing when it’s okay to use this communication tool can help you build relationships and save you from misunderstandings. Using them improperly can negatively affect how people view you. How emojis can affect others’ impressions of you I have a former colleague, Amanda, who communicated with me mostly via text message. She worked from home most days, and this was the fastest and easiest way for us to stay in touch....