But picking up for a jaunt to another continent isn’t practical for most of us. We have families, jobs and commitments that mean we have to stay put, and travel isn’t often a cheap option. Despite your current location, however, you can cultivate a more global mindset, usually without spending much money. Don’t forget, though, that once you’ve developed your global worldview, you need to use it. Try to think of new perspectives for projects and consider how situations would play out in a culture with different expectations....

Have a Business Plan This is what should be done first and foremost. Plan the first, third, and fifth years. The business plan needs to be in depth and needs to be reviewed every year. A good business plan is essential if you need to borrow money, and it also comes in handy to remind you of your business goals and to see just how much you have achieved. Business Type Will you be acting as a sole trader or will this be a limited company?...

This behaviour is damaging to both partners and it often ruins relationships. If you want to overcome your relationship obsession and find genuine love, follow these 10 steps. 1. Be aware of your obsession If you are reading this article, there is a good chance that you think you may be obsessive. Admit to yourself that you are becoming obsessive – once you know there is a problem, you can start to fix it....

1. Christmas is a lover’s holiday Christmas is not a traditional holiday in Japan. Though, in recent decades it became popular to decorate everything with lights and buy fur trees, do not expect a traditional evening meal with a turkey in a family setting. Think of Christmas in Japan more like of Valentines day in the US. On December, the 24th you are expected to ask out your date to a fancy place, think of a unique date idea or some other couple activity and yes, prepare a gift, but a romantic one....

1. They listen. And I mean REALLY listen. I teach communication classes for a living. And one of the things I constantly stress is hearing and listening are not the same thing. Hearing is the physiological process of sound waves hitting your ear drum. But listening is actually an active process (we call it “active listening”). It takes work. You have to pay attention, focus, rephrase, ask questions, and remember information – just for starters....

Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously Despite impressive accomplishments, high salaries, and fans around the world, Patrick Stewart seems to never let it get to his head. The first to laugh at himself, Patrick isn’t afraid of his perceived shortcomings: “I am not the archetypal leading man. This is mainly for one reason: as you may have noticed, I have no hair.” Where most stars might want to nurture the idea that their wise roles are true to life, Patrick instead states: “Having played many roles of scientific intellect I do have an empathy for that world....

1. You Cleaned Things Until They Shined, and Then Cleaned Again One of the unfortunate stereotypes surrounding Polish people in America is that they tend to take on a lot of menial service jobs, such as that of cleaning lady. However, behind every stereotype is a kernel of truth. Polish people mostly maintain pristine homes in which not even fingerprints or the smallest crumb can be tolerated. If you have every found yourself polishing something beyond the point of usefulness, you might be Polish....

Despite this, there are definitely hindrances to success. These drawbacks are ubiquitous in their ability to deter your success. But don’t fret because if you seek success, and you fear your actions are blocking your desire for success, you have the power and control to overcome the following obstacles. 1. Making Excuses Stop blaming other people for why you don’t get what you want. Stop refusing to accept responsibility for your mistakes....

A good CV can be the difference between getting your dream job and losing out before you even get an interview. There are hundreds of confusing and conflicting tips out there that are supposedly the correct way to present yourself on your CV, so Career Savvy have collected the ten things not to put on your CV: DO NOT get personal. It is not necessary for you to include your political opinions, religion or a photo in your CV....

In a world where every person seems to be a procrastinator, how do you find the willpower to do those dreaded activities in your life? Do you often find yourself saying “I can’t get myself to do anything”? If so, it is likely an issue with your motivation or willpower. Here are 10 tips to help you do what you don’t want to: 1. Face Your Fear Doing things you don’t want to do isn’t always based in fear (think cooking or laundry), but many of them are....

“How exactly can I be more grateful with my life?” Well, my dear friend, I think I have ten tips to help you with this particular concern. Here they are: 1. Learn to live in the moment. Life is a wonderful adventure filled with enriching experiences and endless possibilities. Don’t just go through the motions of repetitive activities and boring tasks. No! Being a mindless zombie can make you more likely to take things for granted....

You don’t know what to say next. It’s like someone hit the pause button your mind. Admit it, it’s happened to you, hasn’t it? Well, it’s time we make sure that never happens again. Ever. Here are 10 life hacks that will help you become a better conversationalist and make you the life of the party: 1. The recall method This is a really effective technique used by comedians all the time....

Well, hearty laughter, interacting with real people, and clocking-in some play time can sure make a difference. This infographic by comparethemarket illustrates easy ways to cut stress from your life and feel good naturally, without breaking the bank! Featured photo credit: Takashi Hososhima | Flickr via goo.gl

So, make childcare expenses and provide bridging loans to 9 to 5’ers. Offer tax incentives to family members for investing and support creation of a database matching british businesses manufacturers. Explore potential for standardised services, offer training, create a new form of ownership and back creation of investors in small business. Finally, support a nationwide series of innovation days and open up access to international markets through support of international pop-ups....

1. Make checklists. This will help you take things one step at a time and not overwhelm yourself mentally. When we make mental checklists, we tend to look at the overall picture of all the things we have to do instead of taking it one task at a time. Also, when we cross something off our checklist, we feel a sense of accomplishment and feel even more motivated to tackle the next task....

The truth is that you really don’t need to worry. There are many options other than going shopping at the mall and spending too much money. Additionally, Christmas is a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus, spend quality time with family and friends, and appreciate the important things we have in our lives. This is not to say that exchanging gifts shouldn’t be a part of Christmas. Holiday shopping is fun, and gifts are a way to show how much you care for someone, or to simply share in your friendship....

1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack. There is a difference between being an overly critical bully and an honest and helpful friend. If someone you consider a friend gives you a bit of honest, somewhat critical advice, you shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it. The issues we are most unsure about tend to be the issues we get the most defensive and emotional about when confronted with ideas that challenge our opinions....

Being an entrepreneur is the sexy new trend these days. Everyone seems to be doing it. What if you were to gain the necessary capital needed to launch your own business- would you? Or would the fear of failure stop you dead in your tracks? If you chose to heed fear’s warning, you may be smarter than you think. Your fear is rational and not without merit. Building a startup is hard....

Take a step back and have a look at these inspiring quotes. Try to make some changes in our everyday lives in order to overcome the bottleneck.

Would you be fulfilling your childhood dream of being a garbage man? Would you be traveling the globe, helping out those in need? Would you become a rapper? As humans, we have a primal need to fit in. In order to be initiated into the tribe, we try to come across as “normal” people. We often express ourselves conservatively, in order to not come across as weird or awkward. The truth is everyone is normal (average) until you really get to know them....