It’ll enhance neuroplasticity A study led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, was conducted over a period of 21 years and looked at senior citizens 75 years and older. The researchers measured mental acuity in aging by monitoring rates of dementia. The aim of the study was to find out if any physical or cognitive recreational activities had an effect on mental acuity....

1. Values It’s important to make sure your values align with the person you are looking toward as a potential mentor. Finding someone with values similar to yours will lead to a better relationship. In order to do this, you must know what your values are. Write your values down and really consider them. Compromising your values could lead to unhappiness, so it is of utmost importance to make sure you know what they are and what they mean to you....

Communication, in the simplest form, is sending out a message and receiving it. Messages sent out take place in several different ways. Once you understand and learn to apply all 5 of these types of communication, you will be a master at getting and keeping solid personal and professional relationships. 1. Optical Optical communication is “seeing” someone, having your sights set on someone, and noticing the existence of someone. The moment your peepers see another person and their peepers see you, the optical type of communication begins....

The best leaders have distinctive leadership styles and are not afraid to make the difficult decisions. They course-correct when mistakes happen, manage the egos of team members and set performance standards that are constantly being met and improved upon. With a population of more than 327 million, there are literally scores of leadership styles in the world today. In this article, I will talk about the most common types of leadership and how you can determine which works best for you....

Fulfillment in life will always bring happiness, but how do you attain fulfillment? This article will be sharing ways to stay happy and fulfilled. 1. Remind yourself of things that make you happy For many of us, some of the things and people in our lives are what makes us happy. It could be the smile on the face of a loved one or the conversations you have with your significant other....

Success has many attributes. While traits like intelligence, innovation, creativity and acumen are often credited for an entrepreneur’s success, little recognition is given to one of the most important traits for success – mental endurance. Any seasoned entrepreneur will confirm that that failure, rejection and negative outcomes are unavoidable in the adventure of getting your business moving in the right direction. Mental endurance is the ability to overcome such negativity and establish an unwavering framework for success....

However, many pet owners have a misconception that a festival is impossible to enjoy when you’ve got to take care of another being. When you’ve got to feed, clean and pay attention to another creature who plays a major role of your life. However, there’s always a way you can have fun with your furry friends. How do you do it? This article will clearly explain how you can enjoy festivals and parties even with a pet around....

To give you an example: As I am writing an article I am aware that I have to do a bit of stumbling in order to keep up my traffic from Stumbleupon, so I click on the Firefox button and stumble for a few minutes before coming back to the article. Then an e-mail might come in and I think, “I better check that in case it’s important” so off I wander over to Outlook and check my e-mails, I then get caught in an e-mail which has a link to something interesting....

Gallup’s research on working from home stress conducted between April and September 2020 shows that almost a third of remote workers are stressed.[1] They’re so stressed, in fact, that they say they are always in or near a state of burnout. That’s especially concerning because occupational burnout can lead to everything from disengagement to despair. And with the Great Resignation in full swing, employers can’t afford to lose the skills or input of talented staff members....

Turning your fireplace into the most beautiful part of your home is simple and easy, but it requires a lot of planning. Before you go ahead and buy the fireplace of your dreams, do the necessary measurements and analysis within the room before purchasing and installation. Purchasing an elegant fireplace shouldn’t be a wasted effort. It should be carefully thought out so that the outcome will be satisfactory and last for years to come....

Testosterone levels decrease in our bodies as we age, so it becomes more and more important to increase testosterone as time goes on. Convinced this is kind of a big deal? I hope so. If you would like to build a strong body that allows you to walk with swagger and confidence, apply the following 5 ways to naturally boost your testosterone. 1. Lift Heavy Things Compound resistance training exercises such as squats, lunges, bench presses, and bent-over rows are your best bet if you’d like to naturally boost your testosterone in record time....

Crochet Wedding Dresses One magnificent idea is to crochet your own wedding gown. If you don’t know how to crochet, either you can learn or you can find someone else that does. The results are so magnificent that you can be certain that it will be time and money spent wisely. There are dozens of crochet patterns for wedding gowns available to choose from. You can find them on the Internet or in a craft store....

Job Search Experts You will likely have several jobs throughout the course of your career, and you will constantly need advice on new trends and strategies out there in the job market. Here are the LinkedIn experts who you should follow on these matters. 1. Liz Ryan is the CEO and founder of Human Workplace. Her articles on job searching are filled with creative and colorful cartoons. 2. Lou Adler is the author of The Essential Guide for Hiring and Getting Hired....

How about you? How do you feel about the new year? How do you want it to be? What kind of experiences do you want to create? What memories do you want to build? What impact do you want to have for yourself and others? With every upcoming year, I’m always sure it will supersede all previous years to become the best year ever. One reason is because I set goals – Goals which I know will improve the quality and fulfillment of my life....

There are apps that can assist in leading a healthy life by creating a balanced diet or maintaining your working out routine or creating a balance between work and home etc. Here are some of the Android apps that will make your life peaceful, efficient and organized. 1. Timeneye It is a free Android app, and it is visually pretty appealing. It is a time tracking app which has several uses....

With nothing more than our two feet to carry us, most folks were born, lived, worked and died all within a very small geographic area, perhaps no bigger than 20 miles. In short, take advantage of any and all opportunities to explore new places. The major factors to consider when moving to a new city have already been covered in a previous Lifehack post – things like cost of living, crime and climate....

1. Anti-Gravity Yoga You might think hanging from the ceiling in a silk hammock and working out is further down on your list of things you want to do on the weekend, but it’s really accessible and a completely new way to experience yoga. It’s great for anyone whether you are a yoga master or just a beginner, although it isn’t suited for women who are pregnant. Anti-gravity yoga has advantages over standard yoga as it allows you to try out different positions called inversions which causes blood to rush to your head which is great for your thyroid and pituitary glands....

Well, there’s help. The first step to getting out of a slump is to discover why you’re in one, in the first place. To do that, you must ask yourself the right questions. Here are some questions to consider when you’re in a slump: 1. Are you tired? Many times, when you’re lacking food, exercise, sleep, or proper nutrition, you will feel sick and tired. You need to work, but you can’t do so effectively until you take care of your body on a regular basis....

How Does French Press Work? When you brew coffee In a French press, you should start with coarse-ground beans. You shouldn’t use a blade grinder because they don’t grind evenly and they make the beans warmer, which takes away the flavor you want in your cup. Get the press with a burr grinder or grind your beans at the store. Add the grounds into the French press carafe with very hot water and let it sit for three to five minutes....