Whenever you come across a difficult situation, you have two choices: you can either let your emotions get the best of you and become paralyzed by fear, or you can uplift yourself from the negative and transform pain into possibility. Even if you consider yourself to be a happy person, it is inevitable that you will encounter challenges at some point along your journey. These experiences may bend you, but they do not have to break you....

You Need to Avoid Some Dairy Products Dairy, in general, is good for pregnant women because it gives you — and your baby — important nutrients like calcium and protein. However, there are some particular dairy products you should give a miss. Mostly, what you need to avoid are cheeses that have not been made from pasteurized milk. These can include brie, camembert, feta, roquefort and other blue cheeses, queso blanco, queso fresco and paneta....

Question: Name three things people are getting sick of hearing about. Gluten is everywhere right now, literally and figuratively. More and more people are adopting a gluten-free lifestyle and probably are not even sure why they are. It sounds trendy so they are going with it. What really is gluten though? This article is going to break it down and allow you to decide if it is something you want to keep or remove from your diet....

Ensuring your information is adequately backed up Whether you just bought your iPhone or Mac, or if you have been a long time user, it is never too early or too late to get yourself prepared for a possible lost or stolen device. The main aspects of preparation includes ensuring that you have adequate tracking, and that your information is adequately backed up. We will cover how to do both in the steps below:...

Some of the most distinguished individuals in history are celebrated because of their great emotional intelligence. Take Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for example. When he delivered his famous speech about his dream for America, he chose language that would tug at the hearts of people and stir emotions. “America has given the Negro people a bad check,” King thundered, However, this land, “sweltering with the heat of oppression,” could be “transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice,” he said....

There’s a fine line of being nice and TOO nice. Imagine the colleague who laughs at every single joke at work. Or the friend who compliments everything that you are doing. Or the stranger who starts a conversation with you and responds with “I agree”. Do you find them nice or irritating? I think most people will say the latter. We might even find that person disingenuous. So what’s the key to be nice but not overly nice?...

Sounds good? Wonder how this is done? With the help of data science. Data science So, if you’re really looking to get into data science, you would need to upgrade your software skills and assess which role would be most suitable for you. A data scientist certification can greatly enhance your career prospects in this field. You’ll want to get a focused education to get in on this career opportunity....

You’re not alone. Unfortunately, as studies show, most resolutions don’t go beyond the wishful thinking stage. A staggering 92 people out of 100 fail to achieve their New Year’s goals.[1] When the “fresh start effect” fades away, motivation falters and the first bump on the road often signals the end of the journey. We end up the following year with the exact same goals, again and again –as if we were stuck in life....

However you can’t convince yourself. Something doesn’t feel right. Being a leader is just not your thing. And it doesn’t mean you are not ambitious. It just means you want something else, something different. Let me tell you, it’s really OK if you don’t want to be a leader. Being the leader does not equate to higher ability Being a leader does not mean to be better than everyone else at everything....

Human beings are enamored with form. But form is simply the silhouette of function. As with all things in life, sincerity is the lifeblood of transformation. When you sit in a pose that you believe to be correct, are you being sincere? Do you believe that taking ten or twenty minutes out of your day to meditate will bring about some miraculous change in you? Has it worked? Such things rarely work....

1. The way you view yourself affects how others view you The way you view yourself affects how others view you. If you have a good self-image, then others are likely to relate to you in a positive way. When looking to better yourself you may wish to build up your self-esteem. If you feel confident, you will radiate poise. When people see a composed and self-assured individual, they are likely to be affected in a positive way....

Why does airplane food taste bad? Well, your feeling has a scientific basis as German researchers at Fraunhofer Institute found that the aircraft’s cabin atmosphere, which is pressurized at 2,400 meters, when combined with cabin air numbs about a third of our 10,000 taste buds. Once more, the stillness of the cabin tends to dry out the mucus membranes in the nose. This dulls the olfactory sensors that affect taste. It was also found that at high altitudes one’s perception of saltiness and sweetness drops by about 30 per cent....

The reality is quite different though. There’s a reason why employees are expected to work around 40 hours a week, and why they get paid vacations (although the number of weeks vary per country). Here are six reasons why working too hard could hurt your career: 1. Working too hard will damage your health If you work too hard and spend too many hours at your job, you will have no time and energy left to take proper care of yourself....

For many people, they just take this in their stride as part of modern life, but for others the impact can be crippling and can have a serious effect on their sense of wellbeing, health and productivity. In this article, I’ll share some of the most common causes of constant tiredness and fatigue and give you some guidance and action steps you can take to overcome some of the symptoms of fatigue....

There are many studies into why this is the case, the most common result being stereotypes. In this infographic from The New Jersey Institute Of Technology, we explore the dangers of stereotyping, when it begins and the impact it has on society. Are Stereotypes Keeping Women Away From Science? | New Jersey Institute Of Technology Featured photo credit: Are Stereotypes Keeping Women Away From Science? | New Jersey Institute Of Technology via computerscience....

If you’re wanting to life a more creative life, follow these ten rules and you’ll soon find living a creative life to be easier than you imagined. 1. Learn to say no to things that don’t light you up To live a creative life you need to be specific about what you do and don’t let into your life. By saying no to things that don’t light you up and excite you, you’ll be making room for the things that do....

Why the “traditional” approach doesn’t work The reason many people give up or never sum up enough courage to start working towards their idea of success, is because the “traditional” approach is flawed from the start. Firstly, so many people buy into the idea of one true purpose or passion they need to fulfill and therefore, they give it too much significance. So many times they are reluctant to even try, because their initial idea doesn’t seem great enough....

Now, I love loud live music and I always have. I absolutely turn the radio up loud…and the television, and I ask people to speak up when I cannot hear them. Yes, I also wear hearing aids in both ears due to hearing loss. Now, being hearing impaired has taught me to cope with my hearing loss. Many people cope with hearing loss in our society and do not even recognize what they are doing....

There’s good news – Earin is here! Its the world’s smallest earbuds. Now say goodbye to the clutter and messy wires. Earin gives you high quality sound with its precise acoustic technology. They say, all good things come in small packages, it holds especially true for these tiny earphones that work flawlessly once connected via Bluetooth. It is the mere simplicity of this device is what makes it outstanding. Earin is an earphone, that’s it!...

There’s no strict definition of a superfood. But what scientists do know is that these foods are full of more than just essential vitamins and minerals. Many of these foods also include a healthy dose of antioxidants and polyphenols. Some science suggests that people who regularly consume these foods reduce their risk of certain diseases. Other evidence suggests that they help prolong life. Whatever it is that these superfoods do, many of the people who consume them regularly are often healthier than those who ignore them....