1. Do NOT follow your passion I know, I know, this is exactly the opposite of what everyone tells themselves, their friends, their children, and if you have any regret about your career you blame the fact that you didn’t follow your passion. My advice, follow what you are good at, even if it is not something you are passionate about. Employers pay people who do their jobs well, so well in fact that they begin to create better ways to do their job which is called innovation....

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1. Choose an in-network provider If you have a PPO insurance plan, pick a doctor within your network for the biggest savings. Your cost will be significantly higher if you visit a doctor outside of your network. Most insurance plans will let you browse their list of in-network physicians online. Make a list of doctors you would like to visit ahead of time. 2. Write down your symptoms & questions Jot down your symptoms and questions ahead of time on a piece of paper or on your smartphone....

The average user spends nearly 2.5 hours per day scrolling through updates, vacation photos, and all manner of other content.[1] Social media distraction can disrupt your personal life, ruin your work productivity, and steal the time you could be spending on hobbies or improving yourself. However, social media doesn’t need to be banished from your life for good; it just needs to be contained. Like everything else in life, it’s all about moderation....

Check out these 12 feelings every cat owner undoubtedly understands. 1. The Pain Of Trying To Take A Picture Of Your Cat You are the cutest, most beautiful cat in the world, but the photographs I take of you never reflect this. Either you are a moving blur, or you are snarling at the camera. It is annoying, but I still have hope that one day I will take the perfect, most adorable portrait of you....

Each year of our life has only 365 days (yes-yes, I am aware of leap years), and unfortunately, nobody in this world gets any younger. While someone may have plenty of free time on their hands, the people that want to succeed will understand the true nature of time. They see the real value of the hours by which they live, and that a whole year can pass in the blink of an eye....

Great companies are changing the way they operate by developing policies to create a happy work place. The University of Warwick conducted experiments in a recent study that proved happy workers are 12% more productive. It is easier to work a company that treats you well, does yours? Here are some indicators that you work for a great company. 1. The leadership is honest, approachable and fair. It is easier to follow someone that you think is honestly wanting the best for you, themselves and the company....

Innovative leaders and successful entrepreneurs drive remarkable results and boisterous innovation during this dynamic economic system (market tremble). Innovative leaders make higher use of existing (unexploited) resources and talent for innovation, while not implementing disrupting amendment programs, by constructing the situations that permit vibrant novelty systems to emerge and flourish. While observing some structure that might facilitate learning the method of becoming a successful front-runner, here is a summary of the processes that are key to become a persuasive innovative leader....

1. Don’t spoil your child by giving in and offering their favorite food all the time If a child refuses food, parents get scared that he or she will stay hungry. However, if this happens you should definitely avoid giving your child his or her favorite food immediately. This is because your child will learn to manipulate you into getting what they want every time, and the food the child wants probably isn’t healthy or rich in essential nutrients....

While that could be a testament to how many of the books aren’t that helpful, there are definitely some diamonds underneath all of these books. Below I’ve sifted through the numerous happiness books and put together a list of books that are popular and cover this topic in the best way possible. Before getting to this list of happiness books, here are the criteria that we’ve used to sift through the numerous books on happiness....

Gmail Google Drive Google Analytics YouTube channel Google+ So, an email account, cloud storage, video channel, search engine and a social network – what more do you need? Google+ is probably the most user-optimized social network with rich, functional and yet highly practical features. You can easily connect with people and follow all trends and points of interest, engage in hangouts and air your broadcasts live. So, we are going to turn your attention to some tips on how can you make your Google+ experience better and more practical....

Budgeting is difficult. Creating one is hard enough, but actually sticking to it is a whole other issue. Things come up. Desires and cravings happen. And the next thing you know, budgets break. So how can you stick to a family budget? Here are 13 tips to make it easier. 1. Choose a major category each month to attack As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” With that in mind, one approach to help you get into the habit of sticking to a budget is simply starting slow....

NOTE : Here “you” refers to the Men Folk who aspire to find their lady love or who have already found the one. A world without women isn’t possible. They either rule the house or allow you to rule, but they are responsible for all the happiness, family ties, traditions and rituals present in your home. For sure, you can buy a house but she brings in her charm and makes it a home....

Having trouble understanding your dog? Now there is a headset which when placed on the dog’s head can read into its brainwaves and translate into human voice. How would you like to get a pizza delivered straight to your balcony in less than 30 minutes? Drone delivery is now a reality used by restaurants and retailers to avoid the traffic snarls, right into your home. If you are someone who gets off on gadgets then this infographic by Whoishostingthis will leave you speechless....

Unfortunately, self-compassion is a foreign concept to a lot of people. We’ve all experienced moments in life when we feel discouraged, rejected or less than. When this happens, a lot of people spend more time and energy tearing themselves down instead of lifting themselves up. Can you relate? If you don’t show yourself love, you cannot expect others to show you love either. It’s that simple. The problem lies in peoples’ misunderstanding of what self-compassion is....

1. Limit Pity Time My third time without a job garnered the anger and bitterness response, but I gave myself 24 hours — literally. I poured myself a drink (maybe two), I wallowed in my anger, and just let it roll on. Funny thing is, when you do this, you will actually be over it before the 24 hours is up. Then, you begin to focus on developing a plan for a job search....

14-Day Plan Improves Memory – [Live Science] Healthy Diet: Five meals daily included a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fats, whole grains and antioxidants. Eating frequent meals prevents dips in blood glucose, the primary energy source for the brain. Physical Fitness: Brisk daily walks and stretching. Physical fitness has been found in other research to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Stress Reduction: Stretching and relaxation exercises. Stress causes the body to release cortisol, which can impair memory and has been found to shrink the memory centers in the brain....

1. Music makes magic and fun when you are together Music makes you alive when you are together. You can experience the fun side of the world and laugh over the insanely distracting nuances that could spoil all that fun. 2. Music is an identity that stays with you forever People change, that’s what many believe. And circumstances could trigger that change. But love for the music is always there for couples who play music together....

Think positive Network well Exercise daily Eat healthy Work hard Stay strong Build faith Worry less Read more Be happy Volunteer freely Relax often Love always Live forever If you want to have a healthy life, you may find it useful: How to Eat Healthy

Ron White suggests you use it to move that bleeding Caps Lock key and replace it with something you’ll actually use. I’m thinking about using this to swap some other keys to make them more ‘mac-like’ while I use my PC and iBook simultaneously with the same keyboard and mouse [with a Mac/PC app called Synergy]. Currently I have to switch from Alt+C to Ctrl+V to cut and paste from the Mac to the PC [using another handy app called ShareClip]....