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Jun 6, 2014

Off the Beaten (but beautifully clean) Track

Historically, Singapore has been a hub for visitors passing through it’s airport on the way to Australia, Indonesia or other south east Asian destinations. It is also home to some of the world’s most impressive shopping malls and is well known for it’s largely consumerist society filled with savvy shoppers and bloated expats. However, over the last few years the quirkiness so apparent in other cities is becoming prevalent (and hugely popular) in Singapore. The iconic Portobello Road and Camden markets of London and the street food style restaurants of Brooklyn, are exploding with gusto and incredible success on the ...

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May 19, 2014

How to Avoid Negativity at Work

One of the greatest challenges people in the workplace face is avoiding bad vibes. After spending enough time in the company of other people, you and I know that there are individuals that radiate negativity. They give off such bad vibes that you can’t wait to get away. If you don’t want to constantly feel this way, then you need to find a way to cope with the negative people in your life. Once you identify them, try to use these tips to handle them. Some studies suggest that about 70% of all conflicts in the workplace are based not ...

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Apr 25, 2014

How to Improve your Work Day Mornings

Are you a Night owl as me? No problem. Getting up early has so many benefits! You’ll be able to fit more into your day than you ever imagined possible and being up that early is gratifying and beautiful. Here are some ways to improve Monday morning Blues so getting up early can be made easier for you, especially if you are not naturally a morning person. See here for more on a healthy work life balance. Slash an Hour From Your Day If you want to wake up earlier, trim down those evening obligations. We typically overestimate ...

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Mar 6, 2014

How To Be Mentally Strong

Click through to also find out how to improve concentration. In today’s fast paced world, and with growing pressures on all fronts, everyone needs to focus more on mental strength. Mental strength is an important characteristic in our heroes. The reality is, we must also be strong-minded if we are to overcome the obstacles we meet every day. There are six major characteristics of mental toughness: Confidence > Having the belief in yourself may increase your mental strength if applied correctly. Focus > The ability to concentrate on the task at hand and stay focused on that task is ...

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Mar 6, 2014

Ways to Find Inspiration

Inspiration is that state of mind where you feel highly stimulated to do something. Your senses are heightened, you feel invincible, full of energy and enthusiasm and you are completely dedicated to what you are doing. Making time for yourself allows you to focus your attention on who you are, what you love and what inspires you. So I’m challenging you to find (or make) time for yourself even if it’s 15 minutes before or after work and allow yourself to discover what inspires you. Click through to also Find out how to improve concentration. Below a list ...

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Feb 25, 2014

The Benefits of Working Standing Up

WINSTON CHURCHILL knew it. Ernest Hemingway knew it. Leonardo da Vinci knew it. Every trendy office from Silicon Valley to Scandinavia now knows it too: there is virtue in working standing up. The first major benefit of using a standing desk is avoiding all of the negatives that make sitting at a desk bad for you. Check out> Correct office posture Click through for more Health Kick tips. Health benefits: You burn more calories standing, and your body processes its glucose more efficiently. The first is crucial to tackling excess weight and its knock-on risks of high blood pressure ...

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Feb 24, 2014

16 Tips for Improving Monday Morning Blues

Arrrrrgh days (Mondays) are the most difficult transition for most of us. We just had two glorious days off doing stuff we chose to do. Now we are back at work and doing stuff other people are telling us to do. Here are 16 tips that can help you rid yourself of the blues. According to psychologist Shawn Achor’s, happiness inspires productivity, thus contributing to our everyday work. While there may be no shortcuts to acquire the much-desired emotional state, it’s comforting to know that our beloved brain is able to re-wire itself. Scientists call this ability neuroplasticity, and it is ...

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Feb 13, 2014

Three Easy to Make Gift Ideas for Your Valentine.

Friday I’m in Love… Valentine’s Day or Single Awareness Day is an excuse to do something different and enjoyable. Express your affection by making your own gifts this Valentine’s Day. We are featuring today three lovely easy-to-make and very tasty gift ideas to show appreciation to your love one, friends and family! Make your Valentine’s Day perfect with our 3 most romantic and sweetest Valentine’s Day recipes we cherry picked for you. Click through for tips on staying positive at work. Lace Heart Pancakes RECIPE Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter ...

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Jan 30, 2014

Tips to Relieve Your Headache and Migraine.

Headache is a more common problem and each of us has faced it many times (some more than others). Headaches never occur at an opportune time. They can range from a dull ache which feels like a nuisance to a full-blown migraine that leaves you all but incapacitated. There are different kinds of headache, but most of the time headache is brought on by stress, sitting too long in front of computer, noise and even other health disturbances. The good news is you can stop a headache before it starts with these simple tips. See here for more on a ...

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Dec 10, 2013

Beat Unemployment Stress

When you lose your job, not only is your usual source of income gone, but also your personal work relationships, daily structures, and an important sense of self-purpose. Unemployment can be, and often is, a shock to your whole system. The good news is that despite the stress of job loss and unemployment, there are many things you can do to take control of the situation and maintain your spirits. You can get through this tough time by taking care of yourself, reaching out to others, and focusing on your goals. This can also be an opportunity to rethink your ...

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