Adrian Savage is a writer, an Englishman, and a retired business executive, in that order. He lives in Tucson, Arizona. You can read his other articles at Slow Leadership, the site for everyone who wants to build a civilized place to work and bring back the taste, zest and satisfaction to leadership and life. Recent posts there on similar topics include How to work less and accomplish more and What are you busy doing?...

Now, thanks to the Epic Privacy Browser from Hidden Reflex, you don’t have to worry about being followed; on the web that is. This Chromium-based browser keeps your data safe by blocking tracking scripts and online advertisements. That means that you’re information is not being stored and then sold to advertisers. I bet you didn’t even know that was happening, did you? The average webpage might have four tracking ads, while others have up to 40....

Do you agree? Or do you believe some of these phrases are still relevant tech terms? Do you expect to use the term “glassed-up” anytime soon? A Guide To New & Outdated Tech Terms | Lebara

1. “I miss you.” Telling your partner you miss them through a simple text or email will make them feel needed, wanted, and appreciated. If you’re home with the kids while your partner is at work, send them a group family photo with a message like, “We can’t wait for you to get home!” 2. “How was your day?” Resist the temptation to go on a tirade about how terrible your day was as soon as you walk in the door....

1. Talk it out Find someone you’re close to, and talk about the factors that are causing stress. Discuss the details, and seek advice or guidance. Talking to someone will help the tension fizzle out, and in turn you may get a solution to your problems. 2. Write it down Sometimes it may not be possible to share your problems with others. In such situations, putting pen to paper and writing down the causes of the stress helps soothe your nerves....

In the modern age of online self-improvement tips and self-help books, we seem to have lost our way on some of the most basic things in life. When I say basic, I mean the things our mothers (and fathers) have been telling us for as long as we can remember. Now, I know that not everybody’s parents are clinicians, psychologists and self help gurus. And furthermore, we all know that our parents didn’t walk three miles to school, both ways, in the snow, without shoes....

Those aren’t necessary–you don’t need to implement every single tip under the sun and spend tons of money in order to be healthier. But, if you do want to live a healthy life, here are the three things that you must do. These things aren’t revolutionary or groundbreaking. They don’t involve spending tons of money on fancy outfits, accessories, or learning the new complicated fitness craze. They’re almost exceedingly basic....

Decide now, that you’ll give your ideas – all of them, no matter how wacky they appear on the surface – the respect they deserve. You’re a complete original. There’s never been anyone like you, and there never will be again. Decide that you’ll generate ideas daily, and that you’ll act on at least one idea a week. Let’s look at some simple ways to generate great ideas. 1. Generate ten ideas every day....

I had the debilitating fear of making a mistake – a simple error. What if somebody catches my mistake, corrects it and lets the world know? I would agonize over this problem. I thought my credibility as a Business Writer would be shot to pieces. When you write, you constantly feel the pressure of mastering the art of using commas. You are required to understand the difference between a colon and a semi one, the misplaced modifier, and the rules on splitting the infinitive....

1. Organize Documents Prospective buyers, real estate agents, or lawyers may have questions about the home. That’s why it is best to have any documents relating to the property available. These include any deeds, mortgage papers, or rental agreements, as well as bills relating to utilities or taxes. If there are any outstanding violations or permits, be sure they are dealt with before listing the home. 2. Strategies for Selling Simplicity is the key to selling a home....

If you look at all the successful people out there, extraordinary people such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Lionel Messi, and more, you will notice that they all possessed certain traits of success. And all these great people come from different backgrounds. Some of them lived in poverty before they become famous; some of them are college dropouts and some of them have difficulties in learning....

1. Boulder, Colorado Everyone’s favorite ski town, Boulder ranks number one on the list of best places to start a business. With a population of 301,072, Boulder showed a high number of businesses per 100 people: 14.1. While it may see counter-intuitive, having other businesses nearby is actually a strength. Most of the businesses surrounding you will not be competitors, and it offers the perfect opportunity for foot traffic and drive-by exposure....

We think of being driven, innovative, gutsy, and self-sustaining as typical entrepreneurial traits. We know that it takes a special level of commitment and continuous learning to get a business off the ground and keep it there. So with all of this effort pointed in one direction, it stands to reason that entrepreneurs might have a tendency to neglect their health (along with a variety of other things in life) to pursue the growth and success of their business....

You could try to identify what you need to work on, especially your time thieves. If you feel like you are always putting out fires, perhaps you should brush up on your prioritization skills. If you often feel stressed and overwhelmed, you might need to implement some system or structure to guide you. However, there is an easier way to finally get organized. Time management tools are not like cookie cutters though; you need to adjust them to suit your needs....

1. A Weak Start. The first impression that you make on the stage is very important. It should be positive and animated. Many speakers make a feeble start. They look down and mumble their first words or worse, they make an apology. The audience wants you to succeed, they want you to be professional, informative and entertaining, so meet their expectations. 2. Over-use of PowerPoint. Slides can be useful – especially for showing charts or images....

Requests for your time are coming in all the time – from family members, friends, children, coworkers, etc. To stay productive, minimize stress, and avoid wasting time, you have to learn the gentle art of saying no—an art that many people have problems with. Here’s some tips on how. Benefits of Learning How to Say No What’s so hard about saying no? Well, to start with, it can hurt, anger, or disappoint the person you’re saying “no” to, and that’s not usually a fun task....

Dressing is an art obviously, the art of knowing how to carry ourselves during various occasions we partake in. The occasions dictate how we should dress to suit the mood of the events. Dressing for any occasion is about paying respect to the occasion and the people around you. Here below we present to you an easy guide to dress codes for every occasion. A wedding A wedding usually is a black-tie or a white-tie event unless the bride and the groom have decided to theme it to some movie they love....

Dan Ariely has solved this mystery in his bookPredictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape our Decisions.The human mind is surely complex and most decisions we take are often influenced by real life events or something that relates to the decisions. It is surely irrational to say that there are hidden forces in nature that shape our decision, however, saying this bold statement wouldn’t be wrong in one way or another....

Let’s start by talking about a few of the reasons why workplace conflict exists. It could be because you work in a highly competitive environment. Competition brings out the worst in us sometimes because we all want to win. So, if you work in a place (especially in sales) that ranks success based on performance, it’s super easy for conflict to arise. Maybe you work in a place where you have blatant favoritism going on....