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The best Software QA Testing service assures the great quality of software or application to be launched. It is essential to assure the product is widely accepted by its users and provide great returns to the company. However, some business owners look at this process as an additional cost and ... Views: 1528
Are you so busy spinning your wheels every day, on the treadmill of your life that you feel completely overwhelmed and just caught up in a cycle of constant busyness? Does it feel like you never have any time available to invest in yourself? When last did you allow yourself to take a break from ... Views: 1527
As parents, the tendancy is to want to give our children the world, but what many may not realize is that by not instilling boundaries, children are set up to be spoiled and never satisfied. If you currently feel out of control and in a power struggle with your children, don't worry, with clear ... Views: 1523
With the fast depletion of natural resources like fossil fuels, people are aware of the need for its preservation as well as the harm it causes to the environment. The reason behind global warming is the carbon footprint that these resources leave behind once they are burned. With the awareness ... Views: 1523
It's true that many people consider it a logistical nightmare to move furniture because, in addition to being difficult to move, it's an incredibly time-consuming process. What’s more, if you go the DIY way, it will cost you a lot which will leave you regretting the decision not to hire ... Views: 1523
Hunger, noise, temperature, surroundings, energy level and overall health. All of these impact how well you function, your productivity and the quality of your work. It doesn't matter what your business plan or marketing strategy is, the one thing that will make or break your bottom line is ... Views: 1520
If you research well, you will come to know that regions with low humidity are most prone to viral infections and a host of other health problems. In the winter months, it becomes even more prominent due to the surrounding cold and most importantly, dry air. Contrary to perception, it’s not ... Views: 1520
I went for a walk the other day and saw a squirrel gathering acorns for the upcoming winter. I was thinking about how much easier his life would be if only he could go to Target for all of his acorn needs.
I pictured the sale Target would have in order to attract the squirrels and imagined ... Views: 1519
When I used to work for a photography agency, I'd get to sit in on a few meetings with photographers as they presented their books. Having just started in photography, I was always impressed with their photographs. My boss, however, was not.
A comment she made frequently was, "Their photos ... Views: 1519
So how do Peak Performers accomplish extraordinary things? The answer is simple. The process is simple. But you have to be dedicated to commit to it. Peak Performers practice self-development techniques or activities EVERYDAY. That’s right. They do it every day. Everyday might seem like a lot. ... Views: 1519
These days, everything is superficial and visual appeal is given the utmost importance. Precisely for this reason, homeowners these days place great importance in how their house looks. Everyone wants their house to be a subject of awe, but not everyone has the means to do that. Whether it's for ... Views: 1518
I was in the Container Store watching what seemed like hundreds of people buying all sorts of plastic containers to put their “stuff” in. It got me thinking about the types of clutter we have, particularly in the workplace. While I don't, nor do my executive coaching clients, partake in the ... Views: 1515
Do you feel as if you’re drifting through life without ever achieving anything? Do you often make excuses for not taking positive steps towards a long-term goal?
If so, you would benefit from setting quick and easy monthly goals in all areas of your life.
Here is a system for doing so in ... Views: 1514
Being an entrepreneur is hard enough already. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the end of the year for your small business, and you’ve got a recipe for stress.
Even worse, many of us unconsciously keep work habits that make everything more difficult. So make sure you’re ... Views: 1513
Being an entrepreneur is hard enough already. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the end of the year for your small business, and you’ve got a recipe for stress.
Even worse, many of us unconsciously keep work habits that make everything more difficult. So make sure you’re ... Views: 1513
Probably each copywriter some day or other faces the problem, when he/she tries to write something, millions of distractions are falling on him/her that prevent him/her from completing the task. You are sitting at the workplace, charged with ideas, but as a result, words do not turn into ... Views: 1513
Diane Beaulieu, Entrée Kitchen owner and B.I.G. pod leader, asks, “When you have that feeling of there just aren’t enough hours in the day, where do you suggest one starts to relieve the stress?”
Great question Diane!
Take Back Your Work LifeThere are four places to find relief when you ... Views: 1512
After hearing complaints about how slow he was in getting dressed in the morning to go to work, Jed decided to examine his routine. He learned that it took at least an hour for him to shave, shower, and get dressed. If he could invest just 15 minutes less every morning, he would generate more ... Views: 1511
We've all heard that going to events and networking is very important. Meeting someone in person is generally a much faster and effective way to get to know him or her than through online methods.
There are some people who are born networkers. I'm not one of them. I didn't like networking ... Views: 1511
We’re all trying to squeeze more into, and get more out of our days. With overflowing inboxes, and schedules that are packed tight, making the best use of our precious hours is becoming increasingly important. While we can’t actually manage time itself, we can exercise some control over how we ... Views: 1511
Each and every one of us possesses creative intelligence most of which is likely untapped and therefore unused. Whether it is a preoccupation with our busy lives or sheer laziness thinking outside the box is something most of us do not do enough of. Nonetheless these creative resources still ... Views: 1509
Have you ever had the feeling of having so much to do that your head spins, your energy feels drained and all action just stands still?
Here's why: most of us have been taught to approach our tasks from only a head point of view. There's great productivity power in engaging your energy as a ... Views: 1508
As a business owner running the many different facets of your business, it’s not uncommon for you to feel as though you’re operating everything “out of your own head.” So when the answers you are seeking won’t appear you’ll often reach out to others around you for a fresh perspective.
You ... Views: 1507
One of the biggest benefits of hiring professionals to do your carpet cleaning work is their immense knowledge on these issues. They are extremely familiar with the ways of operating the cleaning equipment. In fact, they could do it in their sleep as well. They also know the right equipment that ... Views: 1507
The New Year is here and already some are having doubts about their ability to stick to their resolutions. The problem with most resolutions is that they start out good and strong, but eventually wane and fade within a few weeks.
Yet, despite all that, a few individuals will actually succeed ... Views: 1505
THE TAO OF NEW INFORMATION AGE TIME MANAGEMENT
By
Bill Cottringer
“The challenge today is to catch up to the shift between the manufacturing age goal of squeezing a penny out of a nickel to the new information age goal of squeezing a nickel out of a penny.” ~The author.
We are ... Views: 1504
When you plan your work do you try to keep your schedule light or do you focus more on increasing productivity? Many believe that having a busy schedule leads to uncompleted tasks, frustration and stress and therefore does little in regards to increasing productivity! On the contrary there is ... Views: 1499
To-do lists. Just the name of them sounds exhausting. They have become the thorn in many of my client's side. Whether they are written in long form on paper, or maintained electronically on a computer or handheld device, they cause much stress.
And here's one reason why. Most people ... Views: 1498
It's easy to let your weekends slip on by without accomplishing a single task. Sure, laying out by the pool all day or watching movie marathons are both appealing options. However, think about how you'll feel on Sunday night when not one chore was completed. Procrastination is a problem for ... Views: 1496
Needless to say, industrial areas require preventive power back up supply to ensure in the of inadequate power supply, the issue is addressed and taken care of. However, keeping a generator is not enough if you don’t put any attention on its maintenance. As the generators do not remain ... Views: 1496
You may have already starting planning for your life with a certain ending in mind and you didn’t even realize it. If you start to think about it, this is an incredibly smart way to look to the future, by looking at the end first and then working your way backwards. Just as with any type of goal ... Views: 1493
Having breakfast at a hotel coffee shop yesterday I waited for a friend to join me. He was on a conference call and due any minute. I have my grandmother's habit of drinking a hot beverage when it is piping hot so as the waitress served my cup of coffee I reached out for it and started sipping ... Views: 1493
Learning to work smarter is especially important for internet marketers when summertime comes around! The reason for this is that it is very hard to stay motivated with all the outdoor activity the summer months offer people! With that in mind internet marketers can cut down dramatically on the ... Views: 1493
Overwhelmed? It happens to the best of us at times. Some people live in a constant state of overwhelm. Knowing yourself, being aware of your abilities, and creating an environment that nurtures your success can help to alleviate or minimize overwhelm. You also must learn to stand up for ... Views: 1492
Creative thinking is how we as human beings evolve on a cognitive level. Our ability to utilize our problem solving skills lead to innovative solutions that allow our society to make advancements previously thought impossible. Thinking outside the box is what separates us from many other life ... Views: 1492
A bespoke suit is a suit that is cut and fitted right on the premises, and requires a number of fittings and a substantial financial investment. Bespoke tailoring is a craft that takes decades to become a master at, and these tailors make creating a tailor fitted suit or shirt a thing of art and ... Views: 1490
The pursuit of success, good health and wealth are common quests. However, though many seek to increase their net worth, comparatively few ever achieve this goal. Though many long to have a fit and healthy body, few ever are willing to do what it takes to make that happen.
I have observed ... Views: 1489
Are you Linked Up to here and Twittered out to there? Do you have your best mug shot on Face Book? In today’s high tech world of texting, tweeting and emails there are more communications but less personal contact. This translates into a greater risk of being misunderstood with the written word. ... Views: 1489
Your attitude is so very influential in just about everything you do yet we all tend to occasionally overlook this! For the most part people with a positive outlook seem to be more productive and as a result happier as well! Let's have a closer look at 3 reasons as to why a positive outlook ... Views: 1488