8 Things Truly Authentic People Do

by Steven Aitchison | May 24, 2016 | Mind Games

Some of us like to blend in, fit in and feel like we belong to a bigger part of something, the rest of us, not so much. Some of us could not care any less if we belonged or fit in anywhere. In our world, we fit perfectly and that’s really all that matters. Being...

7 Ways to Declutter Your Life and Improve Your Focus

by danielmatthews | May 24, 2016 | Mind Success

Do you suffer from clutter? Having a hard time focusing? There’s a link between clutter and lack of focus, which means a lack of productivity. You’re now bombarded with more stimulus than the human brain has ever had to deal with before. The internet is chock full of...

Why It’s Okay to Feel Lost (and How to Find Your Way Again)

by Linda Wattier | May 24, 2016 | Mind Success

“Feeling lost, crazy and desperate belongs to a good life as much as optimism, certainty and reason.” ~Alain de Botton Do you feel lost and alone? Adrift and confused about which way to go? Do you long for “something more” but have no clue what’s missing? Maybe you’re...

Learn to Reduce Stress: Mindfulness eCourse by Thich Nhat Hanh

by Lori Deschene | May 24, 2016 | Mind Success

Stress can be overwhelming, and sometimes crippling. Not only does it suck the joy out of our days and keep us awake at night, stress can also take a toll on our bodies. Headaches, chest pain, digestive problems, hair loss—they’re all potential consequences of stress,...

The Easiest Way to Skin and De-Bone a Fish Fillet

by Heather Yamada-Hosley | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success

[embedded content] Filleting, skinning and de-boning your own fish is easy if you know the right technique. Gordon Ramsay demonstrates how to quickly skin and de-bone a large fillet so it’s safe to cook. You can see both techniques here in the video above (skip to...

Remains of the Day: Amazon No Longer Offers Price Adjustment Refunds

by Andy Orin | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success

We all know how it feels to splurge on a big purchase only to see the price drop the next day. The horror! But on Amazon you were able to request a price adjustment refund if you caught the price drop within a week. That is unfortunately no longer the case. Amazon no...

Take Control of Your Temper With the "Walking Down the Hall" Test

by Patrick Allan | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success

Sometimes the best way to gain control of your emotions is to step back and think about what you might look and sound like to a stranger. Controlling your temper is all about recognizing anger early on and taking measures to keep it from overriding your normal...

The Biggest Home Remodeling Mistakes, According to General Contractors

by Patrick Allan | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success

[embedded content] All it takes is one small mistake and your home improvement project can run way over budget. If you want to keep your remodel from eating up your savings, avoid these major missteps before construction even begins. Changing your mind after work has...

To Boost Happiness, Stack the Pain

by James Clear | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success

Before I became an entrepreneur, I went to business school. While studying for my MBA, there was one lesson that I learned which has proved to be useful over and over again in my life. Essentially, doing your least favorite tasks first and front-loading the ‘pain’ can...

5 Conversation Scripts That Will Instantly Connect You (even if you’re super shy!)

by timonklip | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success

As a nerd I love geeking out about fantasy, books, engineering and philosophy. But in high school it was not always that,..uhm,.. practical. You know,… during that awkward stage of life. As a typical nerd, I was always a flat out mute. During parties, meetings or...