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What Does Your Body Language Say About You? How To Read Signs and Recognize Gestures - Jinxi Boo - Jinxi Boo. Art by LaetitziaAs we all know, communication is essential in society. Advancements in technology have transformed the way that we correspond with others in the modern world. Because of the constant buzz in our technological world, it's easy to forget how important communicating face-to-face is. When conversing old-school style, it's not only speech we verbalize that matters, but what our nonverbal gestures articulate as well. Body language is truly a language of its own.

We all have quirks and habits that are uniquely our own. 10% from what the person actually says40% from the tone and speed of voice50% is from their body language. Lowering one's head can signal a lack of confidence. Pushing back one's shoulders can demonstrate power and courageOpen arms means one is comfortable with being approached and willing to talk/communicate.

Energy vs Science. Advice For Young Girls www.galadarling.com. 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself - StumbleUpon. Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat. The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1. Walnuts All nuts do contain some amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, but most only contain trace amounts. One ounce provides almost 3g of alpha-linolenic acid. 2. Ginger It has also has been shown to boost calorie burn when eaten. 3. This very slow-digesting carb keeps blood sugar and insulin levels low, so fat burning can stay high. In fact, research has shown that athletes who consume slow-digesting carbs in the morning burn more fat throughout the entire day and during workouts than those consuming fast-digesting carbs. 4. Avocados also contain a very interesting carb called mannoheptulose, a sugar that actually blunts insulin release and enhances calcium absorption, both of which are critical for encouraging fat loss. 5.

This way you know you're getting a direct supply of the fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage. 6. Soy has also been shown to aid fat loss, possibly by decreasing appetite and calorie intake. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. THE DRUG DOES WORK. Buy a bottle of perfume and you could pay as much for its advertising as its contents. The Sceptical Shopper sniffs out some niche alternatives ... From INTELLIGENT LIFE magazine, January/February 2012 Wearing scent is one of life’s pleasures. Humans have been dousing themselves in concoctions of olfactive molecules since at least the Bronze Age, and any habit that persistent has to have something going for it.

Yet it does seem odd that most of the time we mask our own, genetically unique smell with others so widely available you can catch a whiff of them in cities across the planet: Opium on the streets of Barcelona, Eternity in Istanbul. Heavily advertised, widely worn perfumes can smell good. Unfortunately, having a bespoke perfume made just for you will cost upwards of £600 for 100ml of eau de parfum (the most concentrated form of perfume), whereas a similar volume of a globally available brand typically costs £70.

What, if any, is the actual difference? 30 Books I’m Glad I Read Before 30. In various ways, these 30 books convey some of the philosophy of how Angel and I live our lives. I honestly credit a fraction of who I am today to each title. Thus, they have indirectly influenced much of what I write about on this site. A medley of both fiction and nonfiction, these great reads challenged my internal status quo, opening my mind to new ideas and opportunities, and together they gave me a basic framework for living, loving, learning and working successfully. If you haven’t read these books yet, I highly recommend doing so.

They will enrich your library and your life. Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert – Gilbert, a Harvard professor of psychology has studied happiness for decades, and he shares scientific findings that just might change the way you look at the world. His primary goal is to persuade you into accepting the fact that happiness is not really what or where you imagined it would be. What are your favorite books? Photo by: Katie Harris. Personal Growth Challenge Week 5 “Days In A Row” To AWESOMENESS!!! | Strong Within. Maybe the title might be a little over the top, but this definitely is about you becoming more amazing for sure!

I was life coaching a client of mine and we were talking about setting priorities and planning for the week. We were discussing ways that could be more effective in this person’s life planning regimen, and they had a great idea. I made sure to ask if it was ok for me to blog about it, and they said it would be alright with them. That is the great thing about my business, it is a joined effort, we all help each other. We all are connected and combined in life anyways, so why not share our experiences and thoughts with one another to help people be at their best. Anyways, it is called “Days In A Row.” The great thing is Days In A Row can be utilized to fit your needs. I don’t know if those are the best examples, ;-) but I wanted to get to the point that you can set a goal that is important to you and start seeing how it can fit more purposefully into your life.

Good luck! 30 Habits that Will Change your Life. Developing good habits is the basic of personal development and growth. Everything we do is the result of a habit that was previously taught to us. Unfortunately, not all the habits that we have are good, that’s why we are constantly trying to improve. The following is a list of 30 practical habits that can make a huge difference in your life. You should treat this list as a reference, and implement just one habit per month. This way you will have the time to fully absorb each of them, while still seeing significant improvements each month. Health habits Exercise 30 minutes every day. Productivity habits Use an inbox system. Personal Development habits Read 1 book per week.

Career habits Start a blog. What do you think? Update: A reader put together a downloadable copy of all these habits. Learn This. The Bold Life. Random Abs | Randomize your routine. Six Pack Abs, Ripped Abs, HOW TO GET SIX PACK ABS IN 16 WEEKS OR LESS. Bootcamp App Exercise Descriptions « Couch to 5K. Having trouble remembering the exercises? Don’t worry, with time you’ll know them all by heart, especially if you’re working out regularly. Here is a break down of Bootcamp’s exercises in each of the four categories. The in app exercise picture along with the description are listed below. As always, have fun and enjoy your workouts.

My 5 and 2 year old LOVE when we workout together with this app. Download the app now to your iPhone and iPod Touch to get your heart pumping and body moving! Visit www.bootcampapp.com for more app details. Like us on Facebook! Please feel free to contact me with any of your questions or suggestions support@runhelper.com Like this: Like Loading... Top 100 Weight Loss Blogs | U.S. PharmD. For many people struggling with their weight, the incredibly supportive blog community can help you connected, focused, and uplifted.

Here are several blogs from that community that include stories from men and women trying to lose weight and people who have already met their goals and are now working to maintain their weight. These blogs from medical professionals and individuals will help you find motivation when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and feeling good about yourself. Girls Losing It With the majority of the weight loss blogs coming from women, there are many great stories and posts from the female perspective. Many of them are listed below. The Token Fat Girl. Read about this woman’s weight loss journey as she discusses food, exercise, and more.Fat Bridesmaid. Guys Losing It While the bulk of the weight loss blogs are by women, men are also sharing their experiences.

Fat Man Unleashed. Already Lost It Lynn’s Weigh–The Journey Continues. Moms Losing It The Blubber Blog. A Girl's Guide to Project Management — Project Management musings for one and all.