The Greek word for this is technê—the root word of the term “technique.” To help actualize your desired outcomes, you’ll have to learn how to manifest positivity. According to the Greek philosopher Plato, a craft is defined by its goal, which requires knowing the intended result. Fully developed, “knowing” how to accomplish a goal based on understanding the goal before acting was then articulated in an account by the craftsperson....

Think about the last time you were all over the place, full of a free floating anxiety, bouncing from one task to another, reacting to people and situations emotionally in a way you later regretted. I’ve learned that when I feel like that I have become ungrounded, disconnected from my center, from my knowing that I am OK and all is well. How do I get back to my center?...

Have you ever said that to yourself? Most of us are great at putting off what we really want to do for someday. When life is less busy, when we “have the time”, when we’ve reached a certain level of income or success. But the truth is, someday always seems to stay in the near future. We can never quite make it … and we never quite get started following our passions and doing what we really want with our lives....

Laundry may seem like a daunting task if you treat it like a chore. All it takes is a bit of genius and a few brilliant tricks to make your laundry-day not only efficient but also a breeze. Put a little thought into that basket before you go soaking your clothes. Start with streamlining and sort over the week so that you are ready when the D-Day arrives. Some basic tricks will not only retain the quality of your clothes but can also increase their life over a period of time....

This will happen if you don’t talk about it: 1. You can’t concentrate The more you try to distract yourself, the worse it becomes. The only thing you can concentrate on is the one thing you don’t want to think about. 2. It stays on your mind Because you know, deep down, that you want to and need to deal with it. Your unconscious mind knows, and it desperately wants the conscious mind to know....

If you have been diagnosed or are predisposed to developing hypertension, there are a few things you can do to assist in managing or preventing this dreaded condition. 1. Lose excess weight and pay attention to your waist line This first home remedy for high blood pressure is widely known but very unpopular. However research shows that there is a direct correlation to one becoming overweight and an increase in blood pressure....

But did you know it could be what you are eating that is zapping your energy and making you feel depleted? Some popular foods may be unexpectedly draining your energy, and you don’t even notice it. If you’re looking for an answer to your zapping energy, our list below can probably begin to explain why. Let’s get right into it. 8 Foods That Drain Your Energy Here are eight popular foods that can unexpectedly drain your energy levels....

Creative parents can come up with of some fun DIY activities that the whole family can enjoy. Here are 8 Ways to Make Halloween Fun for Your Kids: 1. Decorate pumpkins Every kid loves to pick out their own pumpkin at the grocery store or a local produce stand. As a mother of 3 children, I have always let it be an opportunity for them to express themselves by picking the kind that appeals to them, whether it is big or little or odd shaped, doesn’t matter....

1. Waking up early While so many of us use as much time as we can in the morning to sleep until we absolutely have to get up, successful people use the morning as a time to get things done. One survey showed that almost half of wealthy individuals within the study wake up three hours before they actually have to be to work. This gives them enough time to wash up, eat a filling breakfast, and mentally and physically prepare for the day ahead of them....

The good news is there are several hardy plant species that require little skill or effort to maintain in your home. Below are eight houseplants that are made of sterner stuff, so you can get your feng shui on. 1. Cast-iron plant Aspidistra elatior aka the “cast-iron plant” is as tough as its name suggests. Low light, infrequent watering, poor quality soil, and even temperature fluctuation don’t bother it. It can survive in temperatures as low as 23 °F (−5 °C) before it begins to perish....

1. Craft a mission statement. Think of your website’s mission statement as the backstory to a fictional character. Even though you might not explicitly tell readers the character’s backstory, it guides and influences everything that character does. Your mission statement will guide and influence every decision you make with your new website. You don’t necessarily need to share your mission statement with viewers – though you certainly can – but you need to know exactly what you’re doing and why you’re doing it....

This is why we study our role models and strive to see what it is that they do in their everyday lives that makes them so successful. We are all aware that success doesn’t happen overnight (except in some extreme cases) and we want to pinpoint things that we can apply to our everyday lives in order to improve our chances for success. Here are some great examples. 1. Don’t just think, act Like mentioned in the introduction, don’t get stuck inside your head and forget to move forward....

1. Your internships Employers are not concerned about what you did while you were in college. They want to see the job experience you have acquired recently or what actions you have been taking all the while you got out of school. It will be better for you to remove your internship time from your resume and focus on something recent and essential to the current job you are applying for....

1. Read up ahead of time. Your school is likely to grant you access to the online class up to a week before it starts (or more). This is a good time to familiarize yourself with the layout of the course, peruse the syllabus, and perhaps shoot an email to the professor. Getting the lay of the land early will prepare you for the months to come. 2. Schedule it in like any other class....

It’s true. Just ask science. To up your chances of living a long, happy life, having a bunch of fair-weather buddies won’t do the trick. You need a diverse, well-rounded entourage that will stick with you through thick and thin. The following eight types of friends are just what you need to keep the doctor away. 1. A Loyal Best Friend Sometimes a loyal best friend is the only thing you need to stay sane....

So what does personal growth mean? It is a lifelong process of psychological, physical, social and spiritual development.[1] It is an active process of learning and developing new skills long after one has completed any formal education. The beauty of personal growth lies in its unlimited possibility — you can learn across many fields that pique your interest and go as deep as you would like to. And by continuously growing, you’re set on the path of living an extraordinary and fulfilled life....

Coconut oil fats contain metabolism-boosting medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and lauric acid. Nearly 50% of the fat in coconut oil is in fact lauric acid, a so-called miracle compound. Your body converts this lauric acid into monolaurin, which has been proven by studies published by the National Institute of Health to have antimicrobial, antiviral and antiprotozoa properties. When baking with coconut oil instead of butter or oils, the substitution ratio is simply 1:1, so for every cup of butter, use one cup of coconut oil....

Good news. Recent researches on bioactive food components that help alleviate muscle pain and enhance exercise performance is growing popularity for the past years. Different kinds of bioactive food components showed promising anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting attributes that help speed up muscle recovery. Check out these nine healthy foods to help soothe your sore muscles. 1. Quinoa Not all protein is found in meat. Quinoa, considered by ancient Incas as mother of all grains is high in protein, fiber and many essential amino acids needed by our muscles to grow....

However, this doesn’t mean that spending this much time on social media is good for you. Although your work may require you to remain social online during business hours, it can be very helpful to detox over the weekend or during a vacation. How is social media ruining your life? Watch this video and you’ll find out: Here are 9 benefits of taking a break from social media: 1. Break the Social Comparison Cycle Scientists have discovered that most people who use social media end up comparing themselves to the lives of everyone they know....