Sometimes, it feels like what we are trying to pursue was not meant for us because it is just simply tough to figure it out. That being the case, there are different cognitive skills we can work on in our lives that can help us become better learners, and if we take our time to better ourselves in these areas, we can have a fairly easier time soaking in information and applying it in places we need to....

Resistance band exercises for legs provide lots of variety to work all the major muscle groups in the lower body and also provide the flexibility of letting you train from anywhere.[1] If you travel regularly or simply enjoy working out of your bedroom, then this is for you.[2] In this article, I will be sharing the top 11 resistance band exercises for legs. Before diving in, you’re also recommended to get the free resistance band workout plan – 30 Day Resistance Band Full Workout Challenge to challenge yourself!...

Just to give you a better background about green bean casserole, here is more information: Green bean casserole is a casserole consisting of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and french fried onions. Some recipes may also include ground black pepper and/or soy sauce. It is a popular Thanksgiving side dish in the United States. – Wikipedia I assembled seven of my favorite green bean casserole recipes here, and added four more exciting ones with their links....

1. Write for yourself, not an audience Pleasing everyone is impossible, and writing crowd pleasers is one of the lowest forms of writing. Don’t try to guess what the market will want when your book is published; focus on the story you want to tell. Write honestly, and don’t worry about the audience, because as Stephen King says, 2. Turn off the TV This may have held more merit in 2000 when On Writing was published, but that was before the boom of HBO and original cable programming....

1. We are great conversationalists Every day we repeat the cause of action to connect with and inform students of all kinds of backgrounds, work ethics and intellectual levels. Yes we are great at discussing and communicating. 2. We work beyond the office place We won’t keep our work at work. We do more than teach, so don’t be amazed if we are bringing in our work home. You could find us planning lessons or correcting papers during weekends and answering emails from our students every now and then....

How much time do you get a week to just think? Not while listening to music, driving your car or during group brainstorms. Not while playing video games, doing chores or taking a shower. Just you and your brain. I’d wager that few people ever average more than twenty unbroken minutes of thinking each week. Thinking without simultaneously multi-tasking between seven different things might as well be the eighth deadly sin for most people....

Here’s what Alan Rutledge, has to say about it: Happiness = Outcome – Expectations. The key to enjoying life is keeping expectations low to the degree that you’re always pleasantly surprised. You can accomplish more if you work less and sleep more. Hypothetically a well-rested person working 55-hour work weeks can usually outperform a sleep-deprived person working 80-hour work weeks in terms of quality, all else equal (specifically for knowledge work)....

1. Leave out personal information from social media profiles. Private details like your address, phone number, and child’s school are all little bits of information that give hackers the info that they need. Remove the “friends” you don’t know personally, and revise any details on your “about me” section. 2. Protect online passwords. In addition to making strong passwords, be sure not to use the same password for everything. Have more than one password for online accounts, and make sure they are not something easy to guess (or find on social media profiles), like middle names and birthdays....

That’s why dad of two, Brian Gordon, created Fowl Language Comics, a lovely, hilarious and precisely relatable look at parenting. “These comics are inspired by my struggles as a parent, my fascination with technology, science and all things geeky. Oh, and a constant, crushing wave of self-doubt and anxiety. That’s a big source of inspiration, too.” Here are 12 comics perfectly capture what parenting is like today, all through a hilarious lens....

Maybe you have learned some of these lessons yourself. If not, I hope this is helpful. 1. We should never go it alone. When we are depressed and anxious we alienate ourselves and abandon our social lives. Not only that, but we often refrain from speaking about our problems with family, friends or even our doctors. It is so important to be open and honest about your illness. This way you can avail yourself of loving help, support and medical care....

They couldn’t be more wrong. Leadership comes in many shapes and sizes, its qualities are subtle. Here are twelve signs that show you’re not only a leader, but a remarkably good leader: 1. You lead when you are needed to. We’ve all met assertive go-getters who feel the need to be in charge no matter the task at hand. Whether it’s a group project, following an itinerary, or even just a brainstorming session, these people need to be in charge and they will make sure everyone knows it....

The woman with a hard shell knows that, “True strength lies in her ability to embrace her feminine core, and whilst she may be a high achiever, and whilst she may be very intelligent – her real strength is in her true femininity. And in her character.” (Renee Wade, A Strong Woman) Being misunderstood and falsely labelled is a regular occurrence for women with hard shells. Here are 12 things they want you to know about them, character traits that will help you learn the truth about who they are and what makes them tick....

Simply Thrifty has 13 options, including a purse, bookcover or placemats. The possibilities are pretty much endless if you want to get creative with some needle and thread. 13 Things You Can Make Out of Your Old Blue Jeans – [SimplyThrifty]

The problem is that most people cling to their fears, and are therefore unable to move forward in their lives with necessary change. I have learned a lot about fear in my life as a professional musician, and I’ve learned that the only difference between people who achieve greatness and those who do not is that the former ditched their fear. Many of the methods I have used to prepare for huge performances have helped me to conquer fear in other areas of life....

But as busy parents we also don’t want to have to make separate meals for the kids either. The good news is there are some amazing healthy family meals out there that are: Healthy Cost-effective Easy top prepare Great tasting Sure to please kids and parents alike There are a lot of food and recipe sites out there, but we’ve whittled down the thousands of recipes to these top 15....

If you’ve been really struggling to hold it all together lately, perhaps it’s time to take advantage of some of the following productivity resources and tools that are freely available to use online. They can help automate some of your most tedious tasks, speed up your progress, and keep track of everything while you’re at it. 1. Google Drive Google Drive is the ultimate cloud-based platform for storing, managing, sharing, and collaborating on files....

Here are 15 French words that we can’t directly translate into English. 1. La douleur exquise If you have ever experienced the pangs of unrequited love, add this word to your dictionary. La douleur exquise describes the heartache of wanting someone who you can’t have. 2. Dépaysement This word is perfect for travellers; it literally means “to be uncountried”, and it describes the feeling of feeling like a foreigner in a new country....

In this article, I’ll outline the benefits of stretching, and how and when you should go about incorporating stretching into your routine. Before we tackle the benefits of stretching, let’s first learn about the basics. Types of Stretching Stretching is a way to keep your body open and access a range of motion that is more free and fluid. It’s an important aspect of exercise, giving the body space and flexibility to safely complete movements, while also help decrease the risk of injury and sore muscles There are a few different types of stretching....

Enhance that dull commuteand make your commuting experience a life-enhancing experience, as well as, meaningful. Meaningful Podcasts That Will Make Commuting Productive Quit listening to the same old radio stations and try a mind-blowing podcast instead. Whether you use iTunes or Android daily podcasts await, to keep your mind occupied through meaningful podcasts. 1. Stuff To Blow Your Mind Stuff To Blow Your Mind includes: Ballad Of The Electric Blowfish Junk Food Junkies Neural Pixie Dust...

1. The Flåm Railway, Norway We’ll start out with a relatively short route. The Flåm Railway is only about 55 minutes long but it really is among the most beautiful you’ll ever seen. It rides down into Flåm Valley. Passengers can expect lush green landscapes, Nordic farmhouses, waterfalls, ravines, and gigantic mountain ranges. It’s about as much as you can conceivably squeeze into an hour long train ride. It’s also among the cheapest at $60USD....