1. People are Visually Wired As humans, we are naturally wired for visual experiences. According to this infographic, 50 percent of the brain is involved in visual processing, while 70 percent of all sensory receptors are located in the eyes. Furthermore, the average person is able to understand visuals in less than one-tenth of a second. That’s a lot faster than taste, smell, touch, and hearing. What all of these data points reveal is that humans thrive when exposed to visual content....

1. Vulnerability allows advancement Of course, trying something new is always scary. Whether you’re a kindergartner on your first day of school, or a recent college graduate wondering what to do with your life, you’re most likely going to feel some unease about taking the next step forward. It’s natural, and it’s totally okay to feel this way. However, what’s not okay is letting this fear stop you from forging ahead....

Energy One of the overwhelmingly obvious benefits of taking a daily nap is an increase in your energy afterwards. When you go through half of your day, your energy tends to dip, depending on how much work you’re doing (both physically and mentally), what you consume, and how much sleep you get the night before, among other things. By taking a 30-minute nap, your energy levels get a chance to rest and recharge, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of your day....

Women struggle with obtaining higher pay–even if they have an MBA. While I’ve written of the benefits of obtaining an MBA in the past, getting one sometimes doesn’t always mean tons of cash for everyone. Women seem to be at some sort of disadvantage when it comes time for salary negotiation. According to the brainiacs at Payscale.com, ” …21 percent of female MBA grads received no raise at all after requesting one, compared to 10 percent of male MBA grads....

However, repeated or severe hurt can really threaten security in a relationship. Lies, betrayal, selfishness, or controlling behavior will shake the foundation. What foundation am I talking about? I’m talking about trust. If you want a healthy relationship, you have to work hard on building trust between you. This takes time and effort by both sides. One cannot do the work of two. It never works that way. A mutual effort is needed....

The bench is so popular that Mondays are affectionately known as National Bench Press day. Walk into any gym on a Monday at 5 p.m. and I can guarantee that all of the bench press stations are occupied. While squats, and deadlifts are having a renaissance of sorts, when it comes down to it, the bench press is probably still the most popular lift. But the truth is, most people have awful technique....

I wouldn’t suggest stock photography as a ‘get rich quick scheme,’ of course. Most sites are looking for a certain level of work, which isn’t out of reach for amateur photographers but does require a little extra effort. If you do want to make more than a few dollars through selling stock photography, it’s a good idea to practice beyond your family snapshots. A quick head’s up: most sites have been inundated with everyone’s travel and family photos for the past ten years....

However, if you want to make a slow change to a healthier lifestyle without thrashing your entire pantry tonight, there might be just a few healthy superfoods that you can easily stock up and incorporate into your diet. You can simply grab a few bags from the grocery store to add some extra oomph to your meals. These superfoods are easy because you can sprinkle them over your food — no need to soak, cook, prepare a separate dish, or experiment in your kitchen....

What Causes Hair Loss? Many factors affect hair health and can lead to hair loss. Some of the most common ones are: Stress Underlying medical conditions Genetics Exposure to toxins Certain medications Certain medical treatments such as chemotherapy Note that you can’t really avoid many of those. In addition, there is one major cause of male pattern baldness that you need to be wary of: excess DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the body....

via GIPHY.com However, as I walked into my first solo concert experience, I felt uncertain as I awkwardly wondered if I’d made the right decision. My eyes nervously darted around the room, half hoping I wouldn’t see anyone I knew and half praying for a familiar face amongst the sea of happy concertgoers. Once I realized that the crowd couldn’t be less concerned that I was alone, a relaxing wave of confidence floated over me and I began to sink a little easier into my own skin....

1. We know not to get caught up in statistics It can be easy to spend hours on Google searching your particular cancer and coming across articles and testimonials that will leave you with little hope. It is important when you are diagnosed to avoid the black hole of the Internet, and instead discuss concerns and reliable resources with your primary doctor. Every cancer patient is different and their body reacts to the illness in a way that is unique to their physiological make-up....

But blackjack is not just a game of pure chance. There is a science and strategy behind those cards, and the same rules which helped me in blackjack can help you in business. Just look at Jeff Ma, who has attributed his success as a businessman to the things he learned playing blackjack. Here are five important rules which you can learn at the blackjack table which are just as important for a business:...

1. Hire an architect Before building your dream house, the first thing to consider is to get an architect. An architect is a construction professional that is trained to listen to your ideas and bring it to reality. He/she is saddled with the responsibility to design a house tailored to your tastes and budget, from the initial stage of construction to the completion stage and also saving time and money....

One of the main problems with people not being able to fall asleep is that it is a mental game. Often if people are trying to sleep, and find that they cannot, they get frustrated. This frustration causes stress and increases the heart rate. Suddenly it becomes even harder to sleep, and the cycle continues. Fortunately there are plenty of nifty tricks that can calm the body and help create a relaxing night’s sleep....

For me, this was a little shy of two months ago. It was supposed to be one hour and the session took almost two — and no one got up to leave. We were all mesmerized, not solely by the content but the speaker as well. Don’t get me wrong, the content was great, but midway through the presentation, I found myself wondering if the content would have stood on its own without this great speaker....

Medical careers have also gained immense popularity due to successful medical TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House” or “ER.” These fictional portrayals paint a very exciting picture of the medical field: you puzzle over mysterious illnesses, develop unorthodox treatments, and save lives at the last minute. Whether you are interested in pursuing a medical profession because the field offers promising career prospects or you have always loved above-mentioned TV shows or because your favorite subjects in school were biology and chemistry, you should consider some things before entering the medical field....

However, during this time is when many fail to realize that being calm and collective is the key to concentration and successfully getting through finals. Here are a few pointers that might help you get through your finals and move on to an amazing summer. 1. Choose An Appropriate Study Time. Our bodies are unique. Therefore, our biological clocks are programmed differently too. That means that adapting your routine to everyone else’s can bring you more harm than good....

Ultimately, it comes down to whether we choose to live our lives according to the demands and delusions of the ego or make the conscious intention to align ourselves with the infinite soul. Choosing to always be conscious and to live according to the soul provides you with infinite possibilities and the peace, passion and purpose that you deserve as a human being. Conversely, living unconscious and according to the ego results in stress, unnecessary resistance and much less desirable consequences that you do not deserve....

As its name suggests, a ROWE focuses solely on results or output, not time spent at the office. This strategy is a bit different than telecommuting, flex time or working from home in that ROWE employees essentially have free rein to do as they please — so long as they complete their duties capably and in a timely fashion. That means traditional ideas of core hours, vacation time and sick days are all thrown out the window....

1. Identify Your Goals The first step to making smarter life choices is to identify what your life goals really are. Write down a list of things that you would like to accomplish in life before death. This could be marriage, getting a college degree, staying fit, or obtaining a good paying job. After, you’ve finished your list, write down a list of things that you can do that will help you accomplish your goals....