If you are a brass player, you will resonate with the joys and difficulties in playing these challenging instruments. You will also have to face some common misconceptions. Misconception #1. You always hear that the correct embouchure is important The embouchure is the so called “correct” application of lips and tongue when playing a wind instrument. Many students copy the embouchure of famous players but it really depends on the anatomy of our lips and facial features....

Below are ten things to remember that will encourage you when you begin to feel like a failure as a parent. 1. Find Hope in the Situation The worst feeling is hopelessness. When there is no hope, you will feel like quitting or not trying anymore. As parents, we need to keep trying because our kids need us. When we have a situation that is making us feel like a failure, we need to look for hope in the situation to turn around our perspective....

Here are 7 reasons why you should be happy right now. 7 Reasons Why You Should Be Happy Right Now

Once I started eliminating belongings, it was impossible to stop me! I cut my belongings down to a manageable amount—so much so that I was able to move all by myself, with just one pick-up truck. It was an incredible feeling, and I’ve been able to keep my life space clutter-free since then. I highly recommend this type of purge for everyone, whether you’re downsizing or spring cleaning. Donate these items to friends or charity—don’t throw them away!...

If you find yourself in this situation, however, you will still have to make a case for it and convince your boss you really are worth the extra money. On the other hand, if you are struggling on the job, or making mistakes, then think about what you need to do to improve so a raise will be possible in the future. Whatever you do, don’t make the silly mistakes below, which will make you look and sound childish and won’t help you achieve your goal of a raise....

Stop Do not ever leave the scene of an accident — no matter how minor it may be. Not only is this illegal, it is dangerous. Protect the Scene of the Accident Further accidents can be prevented by setting up flares or keeping your flashers on. If it is dark outside and your lights are not working, utilize a flashlight to keep your area illuminated while you wait by the disabled vehicle or on the side of the road....

No one wants to spend years of their life tied to a job they hate, a boss they loathe or to work that makes them fall asleep in their carefully wrapped turkey and cheese sandwiches. The problem is that the prospect of actually changing careers is a scary one. But the truth is changing your career is a lot less scary than you thought. Here are 10 things you shouldn’t be afraid of when you’re changing careers....

1. An Acceptable Lunch Break Are you constantly being bothered during your lunch break? If there are no set parameters for when to take your lunch, or how long you have, there’s nothing wrong with asking for a little clarity. The U.S. Department of Labor does not require that an employer offer a lunch break, however your particular state’s laws may differ. Consult your employee handbook and the labor department of your state before approaching your boss....

Use a system to manage paper Banish Post-it notes Trash those printouts Keep blank file folders and a label maker at your desk Ritualize your reviews Throw away pens Say no to schwag Take your books home Eat away from your desk Limit photo frames on your desk What are your ways to keep your desk clean? Comment here or send us an email: tips at lifehack.org. 10 tips for keeping your desk clean and tidy – [LifeClever]

Sleep plays a vital part in our lives. Lack of sleep can lead to depression, anxiety, unhealthy eating habits, dark circles, and poor health. In extreme cases, sleep deprivation can cause hallucinations and heart disease, according to WebMD. Here are 10 ways to fix your sleep routine and get your life back in control before it’s too late. 1. Put your devices away An article from Sleep.org explains how a blue light emitted from laptops, computers, phones, tablets, and even game consoles can reduce your body’s natural melatonin and trick your brain into thinking it needs to stay awake....

Having all of these particular skills will help you become more successful in different aspects of your life. Check out these 10 universal skills successful people must master, regardless of their profession and position. 1. Organizational Skills Organization is a very important skill for successful people – it helps them to handle responsibility and ensure that they are reliable people. It isn’t just about making sure they are on time to events; organizational skills will ensure they prioritize tasks and find effective solutions to any problems they may encounter....

1. Traffic Could you look at it as annoying? Sure. An inconvenience? Absolutely. But, yes, this has made me happy. And no, I’m not insane (okay, debatable). I love listening to music in my car and singing and rapping along, and traffic gives me time to listen to more songs. I’ve been in traffic on roads that have beautiful views either side. I looked outside and just appreciated it. The more standstill the traffic, the better....

Increase Your Income The first step to becoming a millionaire is having the capital to fund your investments that will compound your money. To get this money, legally, you’ll need a stable job. You should work to always make yourself marketable as a way of not only maintaining your current job, but moving up the ladder to a better position or company. If you are in the technology sector, consider to stay on top of tech news and improvements....

It’s All about Speed Over time, any PC can slow down due to a wide range of reasons including problems with malware, insufficient RAM, or because the hard drive needs to be defragmented or cleaned up. The simplest way to tackle the problem is to work through the possible issues raised and see which ones have the biggest impact on your system’s speed. If you are playing online the other aspect you need to consider is your internet connection....

Many of us, however, perceive sleeping as a waste of time and try to limit it as much as possible. This impacts our long term functioning. Here are some hints on how to improve the quality of one of the most basic necessities in life. 1. Make quality sleep a priority. There are countless demands nowadays that make our life busy, and the easiest time to cut is sleep. However, to improve its quality you need to make it a priority....

However, if you want to completely squash all creativity from your being, try these 10 mental blocks that Copyblogger assure will stop creative thinking. Do You Recognize These 10 Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking? – [Copyblogger]

Time to let go of the clutter and avoid the hidden costs. Keep it light. Keep it simple. Save money, time, energy, and relationships, by having less and knowing what you do have in the first place. Featured photo credit: Alex via flickr.com

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Ah yes, the timeless regional slang debate that can quickly turn a friend into a foe. Or, at least have us wondering what the heck that guy was talking about when he said he wears a toboggan on his head. For the record, southerners wear a toboggan (aka knit cap) on their head, while our friends up north ride on a toboggan (aka sled) in the snow. Unlike politics and religion, we’re free to argue over pronunciations and local dialect in mixed company....

Do you are feel like you do not have enough time, or cannot accomplish much as of late? It is recommended to take a step back and look at the big picture. Also, you want to explore new and innovative ways to improve productivity. In this article, I outline 11 features and apps within the Chrome browser that can help you do just that. Minimizing Tabs Let’s face it we all have more than a dozen tabs opened on our computers....