That was the moment I decided to become a magician. While a performing magic is enjoyable in and of itself; leveraging a hobby you’re good at to make easy money is an awesome added benefit if you can make it happen. Getting extra income to pay bills from something you enjoy doing is a great feeling. It took several years to achieve, but the following principles can be applied to any hobbyist entertainer looking to make easy money as extra income on the side....

But did you know that it takes 12 minutes to burn off a regular snack on a treadmill? This doesn’t include your protein, vegetable serving and drink. Most people will eat a serving good for 2 people at least once on a weekend. In order to prevent yourself from over indulging on food, checkout this infographic. By knowing how long it takes to burn off your favorite foods, you’ll be hesitant to binge eat to your heart’s content....

Treat a presentation like a drama show The best presentations are not collections of facts or statistics. They are stories, put together and performed with dramatic flair. The first question you need to ask yourself is this – “What is the point of this presentation?” Don’t start your preparations until you can provide a confident answer. What emotions are you looking to trigger in your audience? How exactly do you want to influence them, and what actions do you want them to take as a result of your presentation?...

Maybe you’ve felt the way I have. Maybe you still feel that way. But just remember, there is a silver lining. As much as the pain of your childhood hurts, it won’t stop you from living the life that you deserve. It won’t stop you from having the ability to love yourself and to love others. Here are the 10 ways that people who lack attention in their childhood might love differently, but the positive aspects to each of them....

Research is beginning to reveal that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude. Positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that last much longer than a smile. The impact of positive thinking on your work, your health, and your life is being studied by people who are much smarter than me. One of these people is Barbara Fredrickson....

For example, iPads and tablets can replace bulky textbooks. Smartphones can allow for quick research and access to educational apps. Social media can provide an opportunity for increased parent-teacher communication and student activities. Monitoring services can be used to track the usage of technology. Technology can also be an important way for teachers to collect student data that can have a positive impact on learning outcomes. The good news is that the research also backs this up....

For those who struggle to concentrate or stay focused, this sounds like heaven. The flow state is also known simply as “flow,” or colloquially in sports as “in the zone” or “on a roll.” Surprisingly, you don’t necessarily have to be LeBron James, a super yogi, or a psychology guru to achieve it. Whether you’re an athlete, an artist, or just a regular person engaged in a simple day-to-day task, with the right know-how, the flow state can be achieved, making it easy to lose track of time and be fully engaged....

In order to land a job interview, you must start with submitting a great resume. Submitting resumes is generally done by, “apply now”, the way many apply for consideration to a job requisition. Even if not applying the tradition way, let’s say, emailing someone in your network about an opportunity- you will still need a great resume. So first thing first, work on your resume. Today in the United States, 98% of organizations use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to extract information from an applicant’s resume to build a digital applicant profile that can be searched, filtered, and/or ranked....

We are going to solve this dilemma once and for all today with suggestions for how you can use your time more productively as a passenger to get work done. First off, if your driver needs navigation help or has questions they are always your first priority, especially if you are in the front passenger seat. These tips are also useful for those who are passengers in a plane, train or bus....

According to a 2012 study, 2 billion dollars are spent on life coaching services each year. Billions of dollars are also spent on business and executive coaching. The coaching field is growing as many people are becoming coaches. In a world with many aspiring coaches, how can a coach stand out and become a great coach, delivering amazing results for client after client? 1. Choose a niche In order to be a highly effective coach, it’s a wise idea to choose a specific niche to focus on....

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket – When they are starting off their entrepreneurship, many people are trying to bank their time and funds into one product. Gus suggested that you shouldn’t and it should be better to have another product to lean on cash. How to become an independent programmer in just 1068 days. – [Gus Mueller]

In this episode of the Lifehack Show, I’m showing you how to spend less time doing unimportant stuff so that you have more time for things that really matter to you.

Consider the end goal. When Millennials are asked to compete with each other for promotions or special assignments at work, they may not respond well. Millennials value collaboration, so turning against each other to get ahead is not natural to this generation. Instead of making a promotion or new job the end goal, try making it something fun such as a “leave a day early” pass or a front row parking spot....

Physical activity is only 50% of the overall health equation. The other 50% is nutrition. And without healthy eating habits, one will not be able to achieve good health and fitness. So it does depend on what you eat, and in this modern age of convenience and rushed daytime schedules, it’s easy to eat unhealthy. So here are some areas to consider that will help keep you on the right health track....

Knowing you have loyalty in a relationship is knowing that your partner always has your back, and that you can count on them through thick and thin. This provides stability and a strong foundation that’s imperative for any relationship to go the distance. A great example in how this shows up in a relationship is when after a hectic day at work, your partner provides a sounding board to vent your feelings and emotions from the roller coaster you experienced....

Happy people used to annoy me. I was never one of those happy people until the last year or so. Before I became happy, I would listen to angry music, relate to it, and start steering my life toward that direction. When 2Pac, Eminem, etc. shouted about their problems, I internalized them and made them my own. The anger they expressed became what I thought I had to be in order to follow the footsteps of my idols… but then I realized I don’t have to be angry; just because I have problems doesn’t mean I have to focus on them....

Research has shown that over 80% of people struggle with varying levels of low self-esteem. Yet, having a solid sense of self-esteem has the chance to positively impact and powerfully transform every area of your life – from your relationships to your career, from your health and well-being, to your fulfillment and levels of success. A deep feeling of self-esteem is something that needs to grow and be nurtured over time....

What Is An Aftershave? “Aftershave” can mean different things to different people. I am talking about products that are applied immediately after shaving to provide some combination of irritation relief, skin moisturizing, and protection from the elements. Select an aftershave based on how that combination addresses the needs of your skin. Aftershaves can be divided into two broad categories: balms and splashes. Balms are heavier-feeling on the skin and typically provide more irritation relief and more moisture to the skin, particularly in cold or dry climates....

Life is hard. There are plenty of reasons that make you feel like you want to scream. You turn on the television to watch Game of Thrones, but instead you find out that there was another blizzard, draught, tornado or fire. Not a great way to end the day. The never-ending demands and deadlines of the day can weigh you down and drive you crazy. From the moment you put your feet on the floor each morning until the time you put them under the covers at night, your life feels like it’s spinning out of control....

Sometimes life deals us a difficult hand, and events and trials arise that we have no control over. In other cases it is our own actions themselves that cause our trials. Regardless of the nature of our trials, difficulties and disappointments are a part of life’s journey and how we deal with them will largely determine the quality of our life. This article will help us to effectively deal with disappointment by setting out four simple, easy-to-remember strategies to make our journey more enjoyable....