Studies have found that prolonged sitting can lead to increased risk in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, deep-vein thrombosis, and metabolic syndrome. Sitting is also known to increase pain by tightening the hip flexor and hamstring muscle, as well as stiffening the joints. This can cause problems with balance and gait in addition to the obvious discomfort.[1] One study found that “greater total sedentary time” and “longer sedentary bout duration” were both associated with a higher risk of death....

Here are some small business tools that you’ll want to try. 1. Website Builders If you don’t have any experience or background in web development and design, then building a website from scratch can seem like an unrealistic proposition. Where do you even start? The good news is that there are lots of website builders available online. According to an expert review site, the three top website builders for small businesses are Weebly, Wix, and Webs....

1. Carlos Slim Helu’ With a wealth of around $81 billion, Carlos is regarded as the world’s richest man, and he has held that position for at least three years. So, how did he get rich and does he has a leisurely lifestyle? He has made his fortune with the telecommunications industry in Mexico and far beyond. But his wealth has penetrated almost every industry and service in Mexico. It is no surprise to hear that his country is now referred to as “Slimlandia....

You can create some of the most beautiful decorations for your home or garden by simply modifying the items you’d originally throw away. Here are five things we normally discard, which have a hidden aesthetic value you can tap into. 1. Old Hubcaps The first thing on this list are hubcaps that you are no longer using. These don’t look good only on your wheels; they can also look great in your garden....

1. They are not easy Gentleladies are not in a hurry to “get to the second base” or to “seal the deal” as they value high quality relationships and love to enjoy each moment of the courtship process. They will appreciate taking more time to know you and discover what kind of person you really are before becoming more intimate. Also, they feel it is simply inappropriate to burn through the steps, as it could lead them to be disrespected further along the way....

In many cases, the interviewer has no idea what they are doing, and I’ve compiled just a short list of my experiences in which the interviewer may have been more nervous that the interviewee. 1. My Party Interview at a World-Renowned University: I once interviewed for an administrative position at a world-renowned university here in the Chicagoland area. The position was in the university’s grants department, and the aim was to compile huge amounts of data so that the university could continue to properly apply for funding for scientific research....

1. Coffee shops Research has shown that an adequate amount of ambient noise stimulates your senses and keeps you alert. Where else better to find some chatter and clatter to boost your creative juices? Working in the coffee shop also guarantees something else: unlimited supplies of caffeine! Caffeine wakes you up by fooling adenosine receptors and speeds transmitting activities up in your nerve cells.If you do decide to try this place out, make sure that your work computer is facing the coffee shop customers so you will be less likely to procrastinate or go to inappropriate sites because people are secretly watching you....

I would find it hard to find a partner or keep one around because I’d be too nice to her, try and do everything she wanted. Or in work, I’d be trying too hard to do what is best not just for my manager by for the customers also and in the end becoming a little too needy and failing at what I needed to achieve. Finally, I ended up with friends who became takers that never reciprocated my acts of friendship whenever I needed something in return....

Here are some of the ways in which the office décor can help in increasing the productivity of the work. You can improve the work by incorporating them in your working setup. 1. Creating Smart Structure One of the most important factors in making sure that you get best productivity is to know how the employees are going to use the working space. If the employees are spending most of their time on phones, then it does not make sense to have an open office layout....

You just need someone you can trust completely, who would take care of your child the way you would, who is easy to work with and has a flexible schedule and, who you coincidentally, get along with really well. It’s a tall order and even when you get that tall order the babysitter may move on to another family or onto a college degree. The following are ways to alleviate some of the anxiety:...

1. Brainstorm The Problem It all starts with diagnosing the problem. What’s holding you back? It could be an obvious cause, or you may have to do some extra digging around. Get really honest with yourself, and don’t hold anything back. Instead of just saying, “I don’t like my job,” hone in on what it is that you don’t like about your job. Maybe your job is unfulfilling, or perhaps you don’t get paid enough....

Have you ever dropped down your notes, but you completely couldn’t read your own writing? Well it happens to me. The Potential Blog spells out 5 quick ways to make your notes more readable. The post has some great points on using color, style of text, brackets, arrow, and of course making sure your handwriting is readable (duh). I will put the sixth tip onto the list. 6. List List, or writing in point forms is the format of note taking....

Unfortunately, the only people who ever do anything to prevent issues and protect their voices are entertainers, singers, and professional speakers. This leaves the rest of the population susceptible to problems. Don’t follow the masses. Instead, make sure you’re doing everything possible to protect your voice. Here are a handful of tips you should find helpful. 1. Warm up your vocal chords before presentations. Any time you’re set to give a presentation — or otherwise speak loudly for an extended period of time — it’s smart to warm up your vocal chords....

1. Ditch the “I’m just not a writer” syndrome. Everybody has enough potential to write. Persistently contradicting this is just a convenient excuse. Instead, do the opposite. Tell yourself–“I can write” and you’ll give yourself a shot in the arm. 2. Write messy drafts. If you aim to produce flawless lines right away, you’ll work in fear. Go ahead and scribble all your thoughts. Just let go. Don’t think of grammar, punctuation, or structure yet....

Quotes will also help you to rethink your goals and put them in the proper perspective. By reading quotes about goals, you will find inspiration and motivation to set and achieve your own goals[1]. Below are 50 quotes about setting goals that will give you the needed clarity and push to set and achieve your goals. Quotes About Setting Goals There are different things to take into consideration when setting your goals....

“The harder the conflict, thegreater the triumph.” ― George Washington “Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.” ― Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) “On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.” ― Thomas Jefferson “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” ― James Madison (1751–1836) “If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy....

How do you know what to believe and what to take with a grain of salt? Here are 6 common misconceptions about being pregnant that turned out to be just old wives’ tales after all. 1. You should avoid fish due to high mercury levels It is often heard that women who are pregnant should avoid fish because of the high levels of mercury that it contains. There are some types of fish, like king mackerel, swordfish, tilefish, marlin, and specific types of tuna, that have potent mercury levels, but there are also fish that are in the clear....

1. They are taught to stick together. If you have not lived it, you have probably seen it happen at least once in your life. I’m sure most of you remember a bench clearing brawl in 1993 when the Texas Rangers played the Chicago White Socks. If not, let me refresh your memory (or create a new one by sharing) : it is the top of the 3rd inning, and Nolan Ryan throws a pitch and hits Robin Ventura....

Here are 6 pieces of advice that every woman should refuse to accept. 1. That’s a male-dominated field – pick a job for women In this article, Richard Branson responds to 9-year-old Annie’s letter to him that included blueprints of an aircraft she designed. Branson writes, “I also think it’s wonderful that you are looking at an industry that is largely made up by males. If you’re thinking about becoming an engineer or a pilot, then my advice is to go for it....

1. The length of your loan is longer than five years If your original loan is set to last longer than five years, chances are that you’ll actually be paying more interest than the principal. Refinancing may be able to reduce the length of your loan so that you pay a value closer to what you signed up for. And if it’s possible or helpful for your finances, you can refinance your loan for an even longer term to get lower payments....