We consume a lot of information daily, from print material to online blogs and sites. Our lives revolve around the ability to access and use these ever-increasing information sources. However, the information cannot stand by itself unless accurately processed and applied. In other words, how does information (ideas and concepts) become knowledge (useful resources)?Continue Reading…

The cut-throat market competition due to globalization, the move towards outsourcing, and the need to maintain profitability in times of recession and spiking inflation means that many organizations have adopted cost-cutting measures. This simply means that employers are no longer interested in potential employees that are unable to add value to the organization. Having outdated skills and not being technologically updated can result in losing your job.Continue Reading…

Nebraska is said to be the linguistic center of North America. Not because there’s some prestigious linguistics scholar residing there, but because linguistically this state is the very point where east, west, north and south collide.Continue Reading…

One of the basic reasons for a lack of productivity is the inability to focus on the task at hand. Lack of focus can come about due to many different reasons, but most have in common an unorganized system that does not allow you to think clearly. Just like you are unable to find the right pair of socks in a room that has not been cleaned for days, you are unlikely to find a way to work unless you have organized your personal and official issues systematically.Continue Reading…

Do you know what Dylan Thomas, Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams have in common? Besides having prolific and internationally-famous writing careers, they were all booze-lovers. Did their love of alcohol inspire their works, or was their talent an inherent gift? It seems that certain substances have the power to boost creativity and inspiration while others can enhance our productivity. Remembering that over-consumption of anything isn’t a good idea, you might find that your abilities get that extra boost from one of these drinks:Continue Reading…

Merely reading your emails and twitter updates on a regular basis does not make you an good reader. Someone who has a regular habit of reading books, journals, magazines or other material – reading daily, and reading longer pieces – will be able to take advantage of the benefits that reading brings. Good reading skills help you in several ways, including getting an increase in vocabulary skills and greater knowledge regarding the world. However, reading benefits are not merely limited to these well-known results. The habit of daily reading can prove to have a beneficial impact on many aspects of your life.Continue Reading…

Life is an endless journey and each day starts a new chapter in your life. But are you keeping track of your life and the different adventures that it brings?Continue Reading…

Time tracking apps have been hailed as a must-have tool for individuals who cannot handle their workload and other responsibilities efficiently on their own. Businesses and freelance professionals use time tracking apps to better monitor their workload and the time spent on each project.Continue Reading…

When you’re in your teens, you might feel like you’ve got to be popular in order to succeed. Some people make popularity a focus even in college and university. However, once you reach your mid-20s and move into the workforce, you’ll find that popularity isn’t the key to success. Popularity is a short-term prize. You’ll find yourself quickly disillusioned of the idea that popularity is the most important factor. Other skills and capacities turn out to be more valuable. In fact, being effective and competent is more crucial than being popular. Why, you ask?Continue Reading…

Research states that optimistic people, individuals who practice positive thinking, are likely to have a longer life span and enjoy a healthier life. One of the most valuable research studies on this subject was carried out by a psychologist, Martin Seligman, teaching at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The researcher affirms that a positive or optimistic attitude towards situations can allow individuals to overcome the challenges and barriers of life. The study highlights the fact that optimistic people are likely to achieve better learning outcomes as opposed to pessimistic people.Continue Reading…