Consider the Dress Selecting the right wedding accessories can be a bit confusing. You don’t want things to stand out too much and overpower the dress, but you also don’t want to purchase things that are too subtle and therefore a waste of money. The trick is to keep your dress in mind at all times. For example, if you happen to be wearing a dress with lots of intricate details like Stella York wedding dresses from Essense Designs then you would go for accessories that are more subtle so the dress can stand out....

Hamburger management is any form of leadership or management technique that utilizes only a limited range of pre-set recipes to cope with just about every situation that arises. The smaller the range of recipes, the worse it is. In time, nothing remains but repeating the same tired, worn-out responses day after day. It doesn’t begin like that. Just as there is nothing wrong with a good hamburger on occasion, some at least of these recipes probably work some of the time....

Dream:On is the iphone app developed by the professor and app developer Yuza. The app monitors people while sleeping and plays a “soundscape” to help create the dream. There are a variety of soundscapes you can download from the sound of the waves to chirping birds in a jungle. The app is free to download from iTunes. Watch this video below to learn more about the app. Featured photo credit: DreamOn App via goo....

You might have offended someone close to you or let your guard down during a stressful rage. Either way, if only you knew what the early warning signs of stress were, you’d be able to do something about it. Leo Babauta covers this topic in his latest blog post, which can help you prevent sudden bursts of anger. Subtle habits such as clenching your jaw or tightening your shoulders are actually signs that you need to take a breather....

At a graduate or faculty level you are dealing with complex topics and in-depth research – and once you’ve put together a solid thesis with plenty of supporting evidence, you may feel like you’ve done all that’s required of you. However, one of the main areas that everyone struggles with is polishing their writing. What happens when you have amazing content supported by reliable references, but you still aren’t getting high marks, or being recognised as an authority in your field?...

How about being able to actually read and decode people’s gestures? It would be fun and useful, right? Here are eight hacks to figuratively read what is written between the lines. Featured photo credit: Diary of a reluctant blogger via diaryofareluctantblogger.com

Whether it was in your past, or you’re presently facing an obstacle, we all have to deal with them. Though, however unpleasant, these obstacles that come our way are necessary for growth. If we never had to face any adversities, blockers, setbacks or failures in life, our experiences would be cake! We’d have it so easy. The downside? We would never be forced to adapt and mature. So, in theory, having to face obstacles in life is actually desirable....

The numbers are far higher than the average human’s daily intake — for example, I would have to drink 82.53 cups of coffee, a number I’m confident I’ve never come close to, not even during finals week in undergrad! Go here to find out how much caffeine you can ingest without seriously endangering yourself.

Tendons and ligaments are examples of Fascia that absorb shock and distribute impact. For example, when tendons are tight, dehydrated, and shortened, they are unable to absorb impact and cause pain. Fascia also has an organ suspension function. Each organ in the body, whether liver, stomach, or intestines, are initially wrapped in a layer of Fascia, including the pelvis, ribs, and spine. Joint health, injury free sports, healthy organs, and fluid movement are all dependent of Fascia, and a healthy body system on the whole....

On September 20th, Munich’s legendary beer festival known worldwide as Oktoberfest began and will be running until October 5th. During these fifteen days, over six million people will visit and partake in the madness; trying the beers, tents, rides and tripping over beerleichen (beer corpses, as they are ever so affectionately known, meaning those who have passed out). In this infographic from Home Brew West, you can learn everything you need to know about Oktoberfest, from what’s new this year, to what’s traditional, along with some Bavarian lingo!...

When we fail at something, all too often we think globally rather than in temporary terms. We think that we not only failed, but that we are failures. Feelings of unworthiness drag us down, leading to missteps and setbacks, defining us rather than merely offering feedback and educating us with useful information moving forward. The good news is that we can build on our failures on the road to success....

Dave Dufour developed a list called Fifty Phrases that Kill Creativity in the late 80s, to create an awareness not to kill off ideas – even if it is a bad one. As we hear on this saying – “bad idea generates good ideas” Couple of common ones like: There are fifty more. Have you heard of anything that stop you to brainstorm for an idea in a meeting? Fifty Phrases that Kill Creativity – [Dave Dufour]

While you should always eat heart healthy proteins such as wild salmon, grass-fed beef and egg whites, some of the most heart healthy snacks you can go for are fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts. These foods tend to be naturally low in cholesterol, calories, saturated fat and sodium, while providing the body with ample vitamins, nutrients, fiber and antioxidants. This infographic is loaded with heart healthy options, highlighting the individual benefits of each fruit, vegetable, grain and nut listed....

So who says instant noodles have to be processed beyond recognition? Try some recipes from Serious Eats in their DIY instant noodle feature. Here’s a snippet of their “Spicy Kimchi Beef” recipe below, check out the article for full instructions: The Food Lab: Make Your Own Just-Add-Hot-Water Instant Noodles (and Make Your Coworkers Jealous) | J. Kenji López-Alt How to Make Spicy Kimchi Beef Flavored Instant Noodles According to the article, this instant noodle recipe is inspired by “Shin Ramyun, the spicy Korean instant noodles flavored with kimchi and beef”....

The bigger the gap between who you are and what you want, the more anxiety, angst, and stress you will feel. How can you close the gap between the two in order to live the highest version of yourself? The reason this gap occurs is because your values are something you can’t physically touch—you can’t hold them in your hand. You can only experience them through experience, participation, and pursuit....

Entrepreneurs and Outrage In an article for The Financial Times last week, Dame Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, attacked business schools for their built-in conservatism and over-emphasis on accounting in place of entrepreneurial ability. She made the suggestion that the strongest drivers for overturning the status quo are discontent and outrage. That got me thinking, and what she says seems right to me (“Divine Discontent”). Significant change always demands energy, courage, and strong faith in an alternative vision....

It’s your friend which is committed to your happiness. It transfers all your real-life emotions and desires directly into a digital platform using state of art AI measurement, and technology. In other words, it’s designed to take your gaming, TV, smartphone and computer experience to the next level!, Now you can engage in human-like conversation with your devices like never before! The transformation of emotions allows them to understand you and respond accordingly....

1. Harbin Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival: 1/5/2017 – 2/25/2017 The cheapest flights are usually offered in January. I’m sure you can surmise why. Post-holidays, people have already traveled for the year and pocketbooks are slim. This festival is in one of the most remote places in the world, but lasts long enough that you won’t have to be restricted to just one week to get there! The Harbin Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival in China showcases not just a few pretty ice statues....

Come with me as we explore the eccentric habits of 10 geniuses and see how their habits can make you smarter. 1) Shigeru Miyamoto: Analyze your world Shigeru Miyamoto is the video game director for Nintendo. He is credited with creating games such as Donkey Kong and Mario. Miyamoto is reported to carry a measuring tape with him and enjoys measuring things at every opportunity, as well as guessing people’s weight....

I think we can agree that’s a big “no”. For me, I’ve found I’m happiest when I’m doing something…accomplishing something. By “something”, I mean anything that I feel is bettering my life in some way –- furthering a hobby, honing a job skill, learning a bit of knowledge, making travel plans, etc. The problem is that I’ve found it difficult to stop talking about what I’m hoping to accomplish and to actually make strides towards something actually happening....