If you really want to succeed at defeating fuzzy brain, this Daily Muse article can help. It has effective strategies for three different levels of fuzzy brain -from mere sluggishness and wandering thoughts all the way to full-on, stare-at-the-wall-blankly dumbness. Whatever your level of fuzzy brain, try drinking one cup of coffee in the morning to wake you up and then use your lunch break to take a power nap in your car -you’ll be amazed how much of a difference these two simple activities can make....

Mavericks users can download trial versions of the iWork applications from Softpedia to start the process off. After opening an iWork app and selecting 30-day trial, you can then head to the App Store, download the available updates for iWork and fully licensed versions of Keynote, Pages and Numbers will be installed on your device. Delete the old trials and you’re good to go. Know anyone who want iWork without the price tag?...

Whether you believe the current measures being taken to control the virus are overkill or spot on, I will tell you this: we’re all in for a significant change. Whether you take protocols to isolate yourself from crowded areas is your call, but if you decide to stay home from the gym, I want you to have the tools you need to succeed. The way I see it, the stronger and healthier you are, the better your body functions, whether you need to perform your best at work or ward off a virus....

Most people struggle, a lot. The truth of the matter is that if you do not pick the right niche, or focus on serving people who are willing to pay you, chances are that you will fail. But this doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out right away: when I started my online business, I didn’t know what I wanted to focus on. I knew I was passionate about personal development....

Well, Disney movies aren’t real life. Although we all know this on a conscious level, we still – in our hearts – hope that we will be the exception to the rule. We think that we will be one of the lucky ones who have a lifelong, happy marriage. However, for many couples, it simply doesn’t happen. Why is that? Well, the reasons are many, which I will go into in a minute....

Here are 4 ways you can focus on the good things in life, especially during tough times. 1. “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do” The above quote is the title of Dr. Robert Schuller’s outstanding book. The title tells you all you need to know about the book. We have been through a tough 2020, and 2021 could very well be just as tough. The hope is that vaccines and proper protocols will get us through these difficult times....

He told me that he’s been training for so long to get a six pack, but still hasn’t seen results yet. He asked me how to get a six pack and if I can recommend him some ‘stuff’ to get the six pack faster. He was referring to steroids. Instead of answering his question, I asked him how long he was training so far. He told me that he’s been training for years....

Pretend you are at a crowded party or social gathering and you see a cute guy/girl that you want to talk to–how would you go about getting his/her attention? Do you: A. Make a loud noise such as clearing your throat, coughing or sneezing? B. Walk straight up to your crush, interrupt the conversation and introduce yourself? C. Linger in the background listening to the conversation and then at the perfect moment interject a witty comment or expound on a point made in the conversation showing how intellectual you are?...

What is Twitter? If you’ve never heard of it or don’t understand the draw, Twitter is a website where people post short (140 characters or less) text-based messages, called tweets. It’s a simple concept that took a backseat to Facebook in the evolution of social media. Twitter’s much more important than you’d think though. Over time, it has transformed from a simple text message repository to a constantly-evolving 24/7 chat room....

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When life gets really tough, many people get stuck or lose their momentum. They suffer from fear, self-doubt, and other negative feelings. To get past obstacles in your way, you must fully acknowledge the problem and have a strong, motivating reason to keep moving forward. You also have to change any unrealistic expectations. Then, you have to develop a positive mindset, see the problem as an opportunity in disguise, and start taking action....

When we become critical thinkers, we can often turn one-sided arguments into legitimate debates. We provide our own thoughts and opinions in a way that can make a larger impact. The catch is that learning how to engage in critical thinking isn’t so simple. To help, I’ll be covering what critical thinking is and some skills and methods that you can apply to develop it. What Is Critical Thinking? The Foundation for Critical Thinking has an apt description for this concept:[1] In other words, critical thinking is the act of taking information and processing it in such a way that we can make better decisions....

What about you? Are your dialogues merely parallel monologues? Granted, it takes two to tango: if your fellow conversationalist is solely interested in telling things to you or saying things at you, you may have your work cut out for you to have an actual conversation. How can you make it happen? The Power of Questions Questions are powerful because they can be used to guide a conversation. When you ask someone a question, it initiates two beneficial things: first, it signals to them that you want to hear what they have to say, and second, it reminds you that you have to actually listen....

Many people think that setting a goal destination is having a dream that is there in the far distant future but will never be attained. This proves to be a self-fulfilling prophesy because of two things: Firstly, that the goal isn’t specifically defined enough in the first place; and secondly, it remains a remote dream waiting for action which is never taken. Defining your goal destination is something that you need to take some time to think carefully about....

If you want to get the most out of your overseas holiday, try some of these handy tricks to avoid feeling like a zombie when you should be having fun. 1. Prepare Thyself This will only really work if you have the time and patience to do it. If so, read on! In the fortnight leading up to your flight, start moving your eating and sleeping times by an hour or so every few days....

You and I know that’s a myth (you do know that’s a myth, right?), but most people take it as a truism. A lot of people think they need tens of thousands of dollars to get in on a franchise, or put cash down for a rental property, or buy into some silly multilevel marketing scheme. The fact is, there are plenty of ways to make money without the need for a pile of cash — as Chris Guillebeau’s recent book, The $100 Startup, covers....

Hack your brain’s storage system by understanding the basics of memory Our brains have an incredible capacity for storing data. If we defined the limits of our minds in technological terms, we can store about 2.5 million gigabytes of information in our heads.[1] If this is true, then why do so many of us routinely forget why we walked into a room or what we had for breakfast? We can store loads of information, but if we want to improve our memory we have to maximize our brain’s filing system....

(Haven’t we all.) Remembering people’s names is crucial if you want to build strong relationships in life. And we all know strong relationships are one of the most important factors for a productive and successful life. So why is it so difficult to remember someone’s name? And what can we do to make sure we’re not left in an awkward situation where we utter those fatal words: “sorry – what was your name again?...

If you are not quite ready for bankruptcy, you still have a few options. Be Honest with Yourself Money is one of the most difficult areas to be honest with yourself about. It is easy to make up excuses. Sure, your liquidity might be poor, but look at all your assets! Leave these thoughts behind. A financial crisis is not the time to make excuses about your situation. It is not time to blame the economy or how competitors are driving down prices....

Some of us are better at dealing with conflict than others. Personally, I don’t have an issue confronting a difference of opinion right when it occurs. My wife, on the other hand, does not like conflict and typically needs at least a few hours to process and think through whatever it was we disagreed on. We can then talk through our differences. Her method of dealing with our disagreements is probably better than mine because my quick-to-confront-type routine has gotten me into trouble more than once....