With the increased technology the video games are becoming more and more attractive. If you find it difficult to get away from the video games even for important things like your education or job, it is important to recognize such a situation as an addiction and look for solutions. There is not much research on the video game addiction, so people often fail to see it as one. It is similar to the impulsive behavior that is the cause of all the other addictions....

1. 0% Balance Transfers This strategy can save you thousands! A balance transfer is simply when you transfer high interest balances from one or more credit cards onto another credit card with a lower interest rate. Banks are hungry for credit card balances, because they earn interest income from them. Many banks offer promotional interest rates of 0% for 12-36 months in the hopes that you’ll either miss a payment and your interest will get jacked to 19....

The easiest way to avoid food wastage, however, is by storing your produce in high-quality containers so as to preserve their freshness. Here are some tools that can help reduce food wastage at home: Kitchen Hacks: How Clever Cooks Get Things Done This book provides the perfect hacks to allow you to deal with kitchen tasks that cost you money and time with the hope of improving the general outcome....

1. Don’t overdo affection An important thing to remember on double dates is to keep your public displays of affection to a minimum. Yes, a date is normally the time you like to get a little cozy with your love interest, but for double dates, it’s important to be considerate. Getting to freaky with public displays of affection will make most people uncomfortable. Especially if the other couple is at a different stage in the relationship than you, too much affection, or more affection than the other couple is comfortable with, can quickly lead to an uneasy situation....

I know that was the case with me. I had to leave a career that I found very unsatisfying (law) to find a new career (entrepreneurialism) that I wanted to dedicate my life to. Whether we are currently in a career that we love, or one we’d love to get out of, there are a number of strategies that if we create habits out of them, we will feel more fulfilled no matter where we are....

Don’t give up so easily. There are several steps you can take to boost your computer’s performance, and your internet in particular. Doing a few or all of these tasks will definitely give your computer a good boost in performance and speed. 1. Position your router in the optimal location Depending on the size of your home, the location of your router is a critical factor in where all you have internet access....

Magicians and advertisers are using hidden persuasion techniques and manipulative tricks which are rarely obvious. The only problem is that they are not so willing to reveal these so we will have to resort to more mundane hacks which are nevertheless more than effective. Choosing your words carefully will be an enormous advantage. But body language and other tactics will help you to deliver your message or present your case much more effectively....

Not only does beef taste great, but it is also a nutritional powerhouse. It’s packed with protein, B vitamins, iron, and other vitamins and minerals that are essential for optimal human health. So, fire up the grill, right? Not so fast. Here are 7 reasons why you might want to think twice about eating beef, no matter how good it tastes in the moment. 1. Beef has changed since you were a kid Back in the 1950s, farmers discovered that feeding small amounts of antibiotics to their cattle helped the cows grow up to 3% larger....

1. Eat as fresh and as natural as possible. With their rich, agricultural history, France is obsessed with using natural, fresh ingredients. The idea of microwave-meals and other pre-prepared, processed foods has never really caught on, as people take great pride in preparing food from scratch, no matter how busy they are. A weekly trip to the local fruit and vegetable market is an almost sacred tradition among the older generations, and most people prefer to buy their produce from a market than from a supermarket chain or grocery store....

The stress response is a reaction to an external cue—you can “talk” your employees’ stress responses into overdrive if you communicate a certain way. It is surprisingly common for bosses to use inflammatory language that sets the stress response up automatically. On the other hand, if you’re careful about the way you word things, your employees’ responses to work pressures are more likely to be positive and measured. Here are seven things you should stop saying to your staff, and some better sentences to use instead to encourage calmness and productivity....

1. They don’t smile around you Obviously, this is a telltale sign that someone doesn’t like you. If a coworker can’t even muster up the strength to smile at you when they walk past you in the hallway, they probably don’t want anything to do with you. Of course, if it happens once, you can probably assume they’re having a bad day. But if it happens continuously, you’ll know there’s a problem....

So how do you know when it’s time that you’re ready to change your life? The truth is there is at least one sign in front of you that you have been ignoring or not even noticing. This article will take you through 7 signs that shows you that you’re ready to take that next step. 1. Your Motivation Is Gone Humans all have something that makes them tick. A goal that makes them wake up at 5am even though they would love to sleep in late....

These powerful words show how rewarding learning American Sign Language can be for those who need to use it, and those who yearn to communicate with people of all walks of life. People seeking to learn ASL can use a variety of resources to connect them with an entire community through the use of this common language. Using YouTube YouTube is an incredible resource for almost any educational content. There are many channels dedicated solely to teaching American Sign Language, and many channels have entire sections dedicated to the subject....

1. Educate Yourself The first step to increasing your income or building wealth is to educate yourself. If you only have a high school diploma then consider getting your Associate or Bachelor’s degree. Education can open up many doors to career advancement and higher pay. And remember, education doesn’t stop after you’ve finally gotten your college degree! There are plenty of things to learn about life long after you’ve graduated from college!...

This actually happens a lot because “goal lists” are rarely accountable to all areas of our lives that are important to us. If you have a bunch of goals that are solely focused on one area of your life (cough work), you’ll probably end up feeling unhappy even if you crush them. Below is a methodology you can use to set goals for 2014 that are holistically ambitious. It relies heavily on a 400 year old Buddhist tool called the Bhavacakra or “Wheel of Life....

Rich in phyto-nutrients, cactus adds plethora of fiber to the body when consumed while also helping to reduce cholesterol and decrease sugar level to prevent diabetes. Even if you don’t live in the Wild West or don’t grow cactus at home, it’s readily available in markets and organic stores all over the country in sliced and diced or juiced and jam form to consume at your need. Check out 7 surprising health benefits of eating cactus....

Sometimes the depression was minor, like a sad memory passing through, while other times it was nearly debilitating, where it took everything I had in order to get out of bed in the morning. I’ve also been on and off anti-depressants at least 4 times in the last decade, with my most recent course finishing just last year. Living with depression leaves people with two choices. The first choice is to let it overwhelm you and control your entire life....

1. Set Up Your Devices If your cable or satellite subscription service includes high-definition, then check that the output on the box is set to 720p to match what ESPN and ABC (ESPN’s parent company) will be using. Also, check to make sure that you are using an HDMI cable. This combination will deliver the sharpest detail for the high-def versions of the broadcasts, especially when you’re ‘helping’ the referees with those close calls....

But knowing opportunities abound doesn’t mean you’ve got your next career change in the bag. Employers are hungry, not desperate. That’s why career growth and development are fundamental to your success. You need to prove that whether your career change comes from an employment gap (your choice or otherwise) or an itch to try something new, you’ve been learning all along. What Does Career Growth and Development Mean? Career growth and development is a subjective phrase....

While not many are still arguing just how the autonomous car rollout will happen, nobody is arguing whether or not it will. The consensus is in: driverless cars are on the verge of changing the world in 7 drastic ways. 1. The Transition Will Trouble Us The change, overall, will be and has been gradual. The most trying time for autonomous cars will be the days that the new technology shares the road with older, human-driven vehicles....