Seven Rules of Motivation – [Motivation Tool Chest]

The placenta is fully formed by 18 to 20 weeks, but continues to develop with the baby until birth, but just because it’s the end of the placenta doesn’t mean it’s the end of the process of supplementing. Although there hasn’t been a strong case of scientific evidence to prove “consuming” one’s own placenta is beneficial, there is a culture that has grown to stand firm by this practice generating a trend and a market....

Unlike other Cluster C personality disorders that may sound more familiar, Avoidant Personality Disorder is not as well known. The National Institute of Mental Health [1] estimates that around 5% of adults in the USA have it. It is characterized by patterns of social inhibition, feelings of inferiority or inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative responses. And as its name indicates, individuals tend to avoid situations that trigger those emotions....

Honoring the lessons your learned in the past relationship is a positive way you can accept whatever it was that happened. If you were disappointed because your last partner let you down, it’s important to make peace with that. If you don’t, your new relationship will be plagued with bad feelings even if your new partner does none of those things your old partner did. It’s time to cut the cord!...

Any doctor will tell you that getting 7-9 hours of sleep a night is the best way to feel well-rested. Coincidentally, it’s also the right amount of sleep for keeping your body running healthily. So, what happens if you aren’t getting your eight hours in nightly? How is that affecting your body? And, more importantly, is it affecting your life? Below are a list of symptoms that could mean you are suffering from sleep deprivation and how it’s affecting your life in a BIG way....

Recently, you may notice we have some great articles from varies guest authors. Some of them are book authors, experts on fields that related to self-development. It is great to diverse the voices within lifehack.org, so that you won’t get bored on my posts every day ;). Appreciated your great feedback on this change. I am looking for adding more voices into lifehack.org. If you are looking for a place to drop down your views on self-development, productivity etc, and get your posts seen by many readers around the world, send me a quick email at leon ‘at’ lifehack....

1. Preparation is key. Do everything you can to prepare for your moment to shine. Memorize, rehearse, practice your presentation in front of your trusted friends: there’ll be less performance anxiety that way. If it’s a singing engagement, try practicing your song at a busy Karaoke bar. You’ll get all the crowd, without all of the pressure. To overcome your stage fright, be sure to come up with performance goals for yourself....

It’s not the hotel rooms and fancy presents that suggest the longevity of a relationship but the sweet moments shared at the breakfast table or in the bathroom first thing in the morning as you both rush out to work. Here are some examples of some everyday signals that tell you this man is for the long road. 1. He’s the first person you look for when you get big news – you can’t wait for his reaction....

Well, there is a big reason why this quotation is on the top. As you probably have guessed, that there is NO SHORTCUT for success, if you want to become a great person or to achieve success or to be a shining star or to become a diamond in the world full of rocks…and so on and so forth. Wait a minute, these things seem IMPOSSIBLE, and if you want to achieve the impossible, then you have to do the impossible....

Take the quiz to find out how smart you are. I love quizzes; they are fun, informative and great conversation starters. This a battery of brain tickling questions followed by eureka-like answers that’ll light you up. Pay close attention to the questions, some of them are really tricky. I’m sure you’ll get the drift by the time you get to the weight of the butcher’s clerk. I got that one spot on....

Then a huge truck comes up behind you, driving really fast. The driver starts flashing the headlights and blaring the horn for you to go even faster. You put on a little extra speed, but your car feels unstable on the wet road. The truck presses close on the rear of your car, still flashing those lights. All you can see in the mirror is the truck’s radiator, inches from the back of your vehicle....

Long Distance Relationship Equals to Dead-End Street? Long distance relationships usually have a bad rep. If you’re in one right now, I’m sure many people have given you their widely-agreed-upon opinion that it just won’t last. While a lot of distance relationships don’t tend to work out for a myriad of reasons – namely that both people must be on the same page and committed to each other – many do stand the test of time because both are willing to use the distance well....

We all use different materials and styles, therefore you’ll rarely find DIY decorations that look exactly the same. Since the spring season is on its way, now is a perfect time for you to start crafting some of these house ornaments. Here are 6 simple DIY projects that anyone can pull off. 1. Dinnerware Bird Feeder You may have some dinner plates or a salad bowl you are no longer using....

Stoicism is meant to be practiced, not discussed. Stoicism is the endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint. It is a unique philosophy in the respect that it is meant to be practiced, and not just pontificated and debated upon. You must find your true passion, your true calling, and nurture it. The practice also emphasizes the importance of virtue, and a distinct separation between emotion and reaction....

Signs of micromanagement Resist delegating; Immerse themselves in overseeing the projects of others; Start by correcting tiny details instead of looking at the big picture; Take back delegated work before it is finished if they find a mistake in it; and Discourage others from making decisions without consulting them. What’s wrong with micromanaging? How To Stop? Quit it, apologize [maybe?] and get to doing actual management, delegating work and letting employees do their jobs....

A strong core is however, is about the muscles surrounding the spine working together to “brace” the spine against compression, shear and hoop (circular/ twisting) forces. Some of these are not just 6 pack muscles like the rectus abdominus. But also the lats, obliques, transverse abdominus, spinal errectors and even glutes. A strong, stable, core is protective of the low back, improves posture and sports performance by facilitating the most effective transfer of force from the extremities through the body....

For some people, negativity is a part of everyday life, but it doesn’t have to be. There is one simple trick that you can learn to help get rid of negative thoughts – and the only thing you need is a spoon. Yes, really. This easy trick is super-effective, and you already have everything that you need. So, what do you do? Simply place the spoon in the right pocket of your jeans or pants....

Instead of concerning themselves with the possible risks, many focus on what a cell phone can do for them. Today’s phones go far beyond the convenience of placing and receiving calls. Users can use them to text, email, or send communications through messaging apps like WhatsApp. Cell phones also take the place of both video and digital cameras, let their users play games, download and listen to music, and so much more....

How many times have you been hit by a sudden realization? An epiphany of some sort? It happens at random times. Whatever your realization may be, no matter how big or small, it’s meaningful. You should listen and pay close attention to whatever you’re thinking at that very moment. These realizations are rare and easily dismissible. They are also potentially life changing. Step 1: Realization Suddenly realizing something is the first step to implement any kind of change in your life....

In a world filled with on-demand, instant-view, right now results … it’s easy to become impatient and want success today. Of course, most of the suggestions for instant stardom are hype and fluff. But there is actually a simple formula for achieving rapid success. Let’s talk about that 3-part formula now. First, know where you’re going. Before you can have any amount of success, you need to know why you are doing what you’re doing....