1. Take action The first and most important step in making your dreams a reality is to take action. Stop overthinking things when it comes to how you are going to achieve your goals. Create a plan and start doing. Start where you are at the moment. Start with what you have now, and build up your skills and knowledge on the way. Opportunities and doors will open up when you start taking action towards the manifestation of your goals....

If so, congratulations — you “suffer” from analysis paralysis. Analysis paralysis is the state of over-thinking about a decision, to the point where a choice never gets made, thereby creating a paralyzed state of inaction. As much as I’ve no problems making major life decisions quickly and precisely (I took less than a few months to realize my life purpose, a month to realize my boyfriend (now husband) is the one for me, and less than two months to decide to quit my day job to start my business), I used to suck at simple, daily decisions....

1. They Act Fast A sense of urgency lies at the heart of any young millionaire. It isn’t enough to have a great idea, you need to have the will to act on it before anyone else has a chance. If Mark Zuckerberg had decided to sit on Facebook and develop it slowly over a few years instead of a few months, he would have been left in the dust. Instead he put his idea into action almost as soon as he formed it and the result has been massive success....

What if you could sell these pre-loved items and earn a little bit of money? Here are some great websites to help you sell and get rid of any item, starting with your family’s creepy old cabinet to your children’s gently used clothes. 1. eBay eBay is an ecommerce website that provides consumer to consumer, or business to consumer sales services. It’s relatively easy and anyone can learn how to be a seller on eBay , even people with minimal tech skills....

Week after week The Sharks fight over the pitches and ruthlessly shred the unprepared! There are many lessons to learn from every dip into the tank; none more important than to be prepared at all times and to know your numbers like the back of your hand. Shark Tank teaches the entrepreneurs to not get blinded by passion alone — if you are not doing it for money, then it is just a hobby!...

We all lie to ourselves. Let me show you: Your boss asks you to change the way you do something at work. Your first instinct is to conclude you aren’t good at your job. Your daughter cries because you are not able to take her to her friend’s house and she has to stay home. Something whispers to you that you really are a bad parent. Your sweetheart is withdrawn and distant lately and you are wondering what you did to make them angry with you....

1. Forget about the past. Maybe you’ve been cheated on or lied to before, but this is a new relationship. Don’t let the past ruin what you have going for you now. Your partner is a different person than your ex, and deserves a fresh start. Not to mention, you’ll feel better if you let the past go! You can’t change anything that’s already happened, so release the past hurt and focus on the relationship you’re in now....

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Cheap, genetically modified oils like soybean oil contain primarily Omega-6 fatty acids, which cause chronic inflammation, a precursor to most diseases. If you do happen to find a healthy salad dressing that contains a healthy oil like olive oil and other all-natural ingredients, you will pay a premium for it. Why not make your own healthy salad dressings instead? With a few all-natural ingredients, you can whip up a simple and healthy dressing....

You hear that little voice telling you all the “good reasons” why you can’t, why you shouldn’t or why you don’t need to undertake that action. It dissuades you over and over. And you can’t stop it. But if you learn how to recognize it as an illusion, you can dissociate yourself from it, and it slowly dissolves. Let’s identify a few evil thoughts and find out how to fight those mental blocks that sabotage your best intentions....

When I started blogging I had no idea what I was getting myself into and this is true for most bloggers out there, but in time I learned a few things that made it a whole lot easier and fun. Some of them I’ve learned from experience and others I picked up from more experienced bloggers who were willing to share their knowledge. In honor of the favor they did to me, here is a list of important lessons I’ve learned from blogging....

What are your tips to avoid back pain? How To 11 Tips on How to Avoid Back Pain – [About.com – Hat tips to Health-Hack] References: How Serious Is Back Pain? What Is Back Pain?

Identify your transferable skills List your main areas of expertise. How many of your skills are transferable to other lines of work? This list constitutes much of what you will be selling. Write and practice saying your TMAY – “Tell Me About Yourself.” Prepare a short sales pitch for the product you are selling: you. In one minute or less you should be able to explain your key skills (see Item 1 above), your main achievements (with the names of some employers or customers) and a description of the sort of work you are looking for....

Here are some of the most important things that you can learn from your younger sis. 1. They teach you how to be compassionate Having a younger sister has taught you about a whole new level of love. She has taught you about how important it is to show her that you care- whether she’s recovering from a skinned knee or a broken heart. 2. They teach you how to be a leader Being an older sister means that you have learned from an early stage to take a leadership role in your relationship with your younger sister....

We are all familiar with society’s conventional ‘markers’ of success and accomplishment – things like reaching the legal age to vote, getting your driver’s license and first car, graduating, getting married, becoming a parent, buying your first home, and retiring… But society has changed; fewer people are choosing marriage, parenthood or a formal education. Many will never be able to afford to buy their own home, and retirement is no longer the guaranteed cushion it once was....

Every individual is given the chance to choose between two avenues at multiple junctions in life: fear or love. The way to live in abundance and freedom is through love, and below are 12 reasons why you should always choose love over fear. 1. You are more often motivated by what you can gain and take part in. Love is a natural pathway to travel towards something you can gain....

You learn to truly co-exist with someone every day, despite their flaws—and more, despite your own. You learn to work with what you have today, not what you want someday from him or her. You learn to give—and to receive, as well. Your true self starts to reappear from childhood. Marriages force you to negotiate and compromise—a LOT, no matter you like it or not. After the first two years or so of lovey-dovey soft stuff, it becomes about just wanting to do good for him or her....

We all manage, and we all lead; these are not actions reserved for only those people who happen to hold these “positions” in a company. I personally think of management and leadership as callings, and we all get these callings to manage and lead at different times, and to different degrees. Considered another way, I believe we can all learn to be more self-governing through the disciplines of great management and great leadership; these are concepts that can give us wonderful tenets to live and work by....

In this modern age, advanced technology is something that people take advantage of. It has now become a platform where work is done faster and where communication is easier. Through these conduits, entrepreneurs and job-seeking individuals have become dependent on the internet. For some however, earning extra can still be done the old-fashioned way. Your skill set and internal strength define what services you can offer. If you’re thinking about expanding your horizons and taking on a new source of income, you have come to the right place....

1. Start clipping coupons. If there was ever anything to make you feel more like your grandmother, it’s clipping coupons. However, shows like Extreme Couponing and websites such as Couponing101.com are fueling the fire of consumers looking to save a buck. Be sure to buy your weekly Sunday paper and set aside some time out of your week to go through and clip coupons for things you use. It’s also good to know your local supermarket’s coupon policies, as there may be days or times where they’ll double your coupons....