Americans heard “fats are bad,” so they assumed carbs were good. There are two problems with this: fat is not bad. It’s necessary to balance your hormones and keep your heart in good health via omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The other problem: the nation took the carbs are good statement way over the top and starting eating loads of sugar. We rode the crest of the wave with carbs back then; now we’re in the trough....

Fat sigh. Moving towards a Solution So as I’m an Exercise Scientist and Personal Development Bloke, I thought it might be timely and appropriate for me to throw out one simple suggestion which might be a practical and realistic strategy to offset a little of that collective inactivity. A simple way to burn a bunch more calories, lose some weight and fat, improve our health, increase our fitness and get us in a better place emotionally and psychologically without even having to leave our lounge room (although we could do it anywhere)....

Here are some suggestions for succeeding with work and your personal life both inside and outside of the office: Incorporate Physical Activity Into Your Routine Incorporating physical activity into your routine is an important part of maintaining a work-life balance. Physical activity not only helps to refresh both your mind and body, but also provides mental clarity during a time of stress at work. In addition to this, it keeps your body in optimal physical shape, which makes you feel more productive and healthy....

But this type of change is superficial and doesn’t last. For lasting change to take place, we need to consider the quadrants of change. Most experts focus on just one area of change, some focus on two, but almost no one focuses on all four quadrants of change. That’s why much of change management fails. In this article, we will cover all four quadrants of change and learn the formula for how to fundamentally and never go back to your “old self....

1. Create a “parking lot” Employees can become frustrated when conversations begin to trail away from the original agenda of the meeting. This leads to a lot of meetings running over their scheduled times, causing annoyance and stress among employees. What would a great leader do to prevent this common occurrence? Create a list of “parking lot” topics as the meeting is in session. If something comes up during a meeting that is an important issue or valid point, but just not relevant to the current agenda, write it down so you can schedule a follow-up time to discuss it....

1. Forget the Past In forgetting the past, all of the negative emotions are washed away. Any toxic feelings, moments, and memories are burned away, leaving one refreshed. It is hard, but it can help you feel better about the situation. When we forgive, and forget the past, we start with a clean slate. Who doesn’t want to start life with a fresh, clean, and new slate? 2. Apologize If there was a fight or complication, regardless of the perpetrator, apologize....

At the time this infographic was created, 44% of those ages 18-34 lived at home with their parents in the US. This appears to be a huge number but the age gap is quite large, so don’t start panicking if you’re one of them. 25% of those are employed but many of them are underemployed, leaving many of them in a tricky situation. So what are you to do? Firstly, you must find a more sufficient job to begin your quest to get your own place....

1. Use Hand Gestures and Body Language Using hand gestures is one of the easiest ways to express what you want, and for locals to respond. Some common examples to communicate are: -Holding up three fingers indicate you want to order 3 beers -Using a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down” to indicate your opinion -Using your finger to point to the exact item you want -Shrugging to indicate you don’t understand -Nodding or shaking your head to indicate yes and no -Smiling or frowning to show others how you feel -Waving hello or goodbye to someone -Shaking someone’s hand to thank them -Bowing to someone to indicate respect You can pretty much get what you need using the examples mentioned above....

So now, you’re excited. You’re pumped. You can’t wait to get started and organize your day right away. There’s a tiny problem, though: Where should you start? With all the tips, techniques, and tricks scattered all over the Internet, which tips are really going to be effective and convenient for you to adapt? With all the stress and the expectations during your day, how can you even get started? The first thing that you should take note of is the definition of time....

Everything has a home. To keep your life organized and sane, you must assign a home for all of the objects in your house. Have a specific place for your keys, pens, pencils, incoming papers, and mail. You can do this with a variety of organizing tools, including drawer organizers, shoe racks, magazine racks, filing cabinets, drawers, and shelving units. You should never just toss stuff in a drawer. Instead, make sure that everything has a proper holding spot....

It’s basically a hormonal cycle that releases the appropriate chemicals in your body to help you realize you should do a certain things. One of these hormones is cortisol. You may have heard about it as the hormone that is released at times of stress. It’s also meant as a trigger to make us alert and awake. On average, for most people, the cortisol production peaks between 8am and 9am....

Not only does Steve explore why complaining and negative thinking isn’t good for you, or the people around you, but also talks about how to get out of the habit – because that’s what it is. How to Stop Complaining – [StevePavlina]

Credits to thechildwhisperer.com

Why Does Polish Even Matter? The polish on a diamond directly relates to how it’s priced. Think of the polish as the cherry on top of a sundae. It was nice before, but becomes better with the extra touch. The polish of a diamond will also affect how well your diamond does when set with other stones. The more clarity and brilliance the diamond has, the stronger it makes the other gems seem....

If you are a blogger, you might have come across a similar scenario where you need to explain what occupies you during the course of your day. Or you might be searching for the answer to this question because you are the curious sort. Or you are interested in starting one and would like to know: What the job description of a blogger is. What does it entail…exactly? Really Short Answer: “I am a blogger....

My greatest takeaway from spies is doing reconnaissance (aka ‘recon’). Please don’t mistake this approach to act in a sneaky or unethical way! ‘Recon’ means observation, survey, or research of an area to make discoveries.[1]. I always like to be prepared and learn as much as I can about the environment and people I’ll be encountering, especially at work. The degree of my ‘recon’ will vary depending on what’s at stake....

Understanding the Pixels In videography, the most common options for resolutions are 240p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p. The “p” at the end stands for “pixel” and refers to the resolution that the device or camera can capture. The higher the pixel-age, the better the quality. Unlike photography, where megapixels aren’t necessarily appreciated past a certain degree (like 12-15 megapixels) unless the photo is blown up or highly processed, video resolution changes are more apparent....

1. Coffee and Tea Stains Coffee and tea stains can sometimes be unavoidable, but they are not impossible to remove once you know the right ingredient to use. Most coffee stains leave a yellowish brown discoloration and if not taken cared for soon, the stain could be much harder to get rid of. For various kinds of tea and coffee stains, simply use white vinegar mixed with water to blot against the stain....

But do all smiles have this effect? Is a simple smile really going to instantly up your attractiveness? Well, it depends. The type of smile you give and the situation you give it in, can make a difference to how it’s interpreted. A smile can also make you less reliable Yes, research has found that people who smile more are considered more attractive and likeable. While those who give the impression of looking sad tend to be seen as less approachable....

You really can feel the difference! Install the latest version of Adobe Acrobat – you can get it here 2. Browse to the plugins folder: C:Program FilesAdobeAcrobat 7.0Readerplug_ins 3. Create a new folder named Optional 4. Move all files from the plug_ins folder to Optional, except EWH32.api, print*.api, and Search*.api How to speed up PDF loading with Adobe Acrobat – [DWTips]