1. Strawberry banana smoothie This filling frozen treat takes only a few seconds to make and is a great healthy alternative to ice cream or frozen yogurt. Add one cup of vanilla yogurt, one cup of frozen strawberries, one cup of frozen bananas and 1/4 cup of orange juice. Blend until smooth. You can also substitute different frozen fruit according to personal taste, such as this simple mango smoothie recipe for the perfect tropical treat....

Depending on how you set them up, LED light strips can make your home look more elegant. Beautiful. Professional. Chic. Akin to PC enthusiasts who deck their rig out with LED lights, suiting up several areas of your home can really make you admire yourself. With that said, here are ideas you can kick around and use inspiration for your own home. 1. How To Drop Your Guests’ Jaws Countless studies have shown that the bright blue light of screens keeps you awake at night....

Technology allows these devices to communicate, send you information and follow your commands. You can control the items of your house with home automation. There are many advantages of home automation like saving excess power consumption and security. Automation of houses can play a significant role in making your home secure. You can keep an eye on your home even when you are on a short trip or long journey....

1. Stay disciplined Among many other achievements, Benjamin Franklin is well-known for crafting, and adhering to, a strict schedule every day of his life. Successful people understand how important each moment they have on Earth is, and never take a second of their time for granted. They wake up early, and hit the ground running. They rarely take time off, and even if they’re vacationing, they still find time to exercise, read, or partake in an activity that will further their skills in some way....

In fact, how much time do you even spend paying attention to those thoughts inside your head? Because if you’re not careful, your negative thoughts will throw a spanner in the works when it comes to achieving your goals. Think about it. Thoughts essentially drive our behavior—before we do something, anything, we have to have a thought first. And when we’re thinking positive thoughts, life is generally pretty good. Those irritating, negative thoughts, however, are the ones that will do us the most harm....

Lesson 1: Don’t forget to plan for success. Lesson 2: Don’t let the Good keep you from the Great. Lesson 3: Don’t deliver junk. Lesson 4: Long hours? Poor project management. Lesson 5: Buy good stuff. Lesson 6: Get involved Lesson 7: Remember the point. Especially Lesson 4, I see a lot of people who running their own business has long hours, and never feel they are doing enough. James gave a lot of good indications why you may do that and suggested a well managed project should be fitted into 40 hours per week....

This past spring, as I built mileage toward my first marathon which lay on the horizon, I aggravated my IT band, and was forced to reassess my overall fitness and health. I was now resigned to strength training, cross training, stretching and icing to rehab. None of these activities are especially dear to me, which is probably what got me into the predicament in the first place. Although I initially found myself schlepping through the motions each day as if to knock out chores on a checklist, I soon joined forces with a competent training partner, my then 11-month old son, Deacon....

The problem is, money is tight for most of us after covering rent/mortgage, car payments, and just maintaining our quality of life. But don’t worry, there are many ways for you to acquire new skills without breaking the bank. Here are seven life-changing skills you can learn even if you’re broke (and where to learn them). 1. Public speaking When Warren Buffett was asked to give one piece of advice to recent graduates, he said that improving your ability to communicate and speak publicly is one of the most valuable skill sets you can develop....

Here are the top seven mistakes millennials make when they purchase a new home. Whether you consider yourself part of the generation or you’re just looking to ensure your home search goes as smoothly as possible, these tips should help any potential homebuyer. Mistake #1: Not Getting Pre-Approved Buying a home should never start with searching for listings online. If you’re serious about buying, start by meeting with a lender....

1. Engage Your Online Network Meeting people at networking events is great but it is hard to stand out when there are so many eager young professionals in attendance. The best method you can use to stand out is to add the people you meet to your online network using sites like LinkedIn and then give them a reason to pay attention to you. Write articles and blog posts about your area of expertise and promote them on social media....

With his ideas still informant, Albert Einstein was 22 years old when he sat out alone on foot across the Alps. In his youthful passage through the mountains he longed to grasp the hidden design, the underline principles of nature. Throughout his life, Einstein would look for the harmony, not only in his science but in the world of men. The world wanted to know Albert Einstein and yet he remained a mystery to those who only saw public face and perhaps to himself as well....

The manner in which Franklin lived is remarkably simple. He lays it out in his autobiography. Here are 7 key takeaways from how he was able to create such a vast impact on the course of US history in just one life time. (1) Develop A Plan For Your Life – And Write It Down Franklin describes how, during a transatlantic ship journey he took in his early twenties, he wrote down a plan for his entire life....

Pursuing your dreams comes along with many benefits! Here are some reasons why you should not give up on your dreams: 1. Failure. This word seems counter-intuitive in reasons not to give up your dreams, but failure is more beneficial than you might think. Most people don’t pursue their dreams for fear of failure. Little do they know, this is one of the biggest ways we learn and grow! Many famous and successful Americans had to fail over and over again to achieve what they hoped to in life....

And if you’re reading this article, I’d venture to guess that you’re not looking for fictional books about spirituality. That said, today we’ll be outlining a powerful list of 7 science-backed books about spirituality that will (hopefully) help you make some positive strides in the spiritual department. Let’s dive in, shall we? #1. 10% Happier by Dan Harris If you’re a skeptic by nature, then this is the book for you....

Life, to me, is all about human connections. No, it’s not so much about the “professional networking” aspect or building a social media network full of fans and promoters. Even in our increasingly tech-laden world, it’s those pure, totally uninhibited, simply “human” face-to-face connections that mean the absolute most in life. There’s something so unique and special about the bonds we forge over laughter and smiles, as well as those shared over tears and during moments of adversity when communities unite to overcome sorrow....

1. Running Can Fight Depression Science has a good explanation for that surge of happiness you experience after an especially grueling gym session. Heart-pumping exercise like running releases endorphins, the brain’s ultimate feel-good chemicals. The sense of wellness, calm and confidence they create can linger long after your body is back to base for a mental pick-me-up that lasts all day. 2. Relieve Stress It may be more closely tied to emotions, but stress is very much a threat to the physical health....

Keyboards are primarily used for typing but really they can do so much more. With a few extra features, what your keyboard can do for you will make you fall in love with it. When your old keyboard needs to be replaced, you’d naturally go for the same kind of keyboard which you are used to. But, with a great many types of keyboards coming to the market every day, the keyboard you want might not be the right one for you....

1.Choose a reliable and experienced emergency plumber Like the majority of homeowners, if you possibly don’t put more attention to your plumbing system until you have a plumbing emergency, you will likely face the problem of getting a reputable plumbing company who will accurately do the work to your satisfaction. This is because you wouldn’t have the time to compare different companies to ensure you are using the one that best fits your demand....

1. People whose buying decisions are influenced by others The type of person that is most likely to accumulate debt is one who is unsatisfied with his life and always looks to others with envy. These people falsely assume that if they buy the same things and live the same lifestyle as someone they admire, they will somehow be respected and achieve a sense of fulfillment. Just because the Johnsons from down the street have a Mercedes parked in their driveway doesn’t mean that you have to go out and get one, nor do you need some of the high-tech gadgetry and jewelry they flaunt at local parties – particularly if all these things are well above your pay grade....