10 Most Embarrassing Beauty Problems Solved We're delving into some of the more unpleasant body and hair issues to which none of us are immune. Dr. Diane Berson, dermatologist and Olay Professional Alliance member, has tips, tricks and at-home solutions for the 10 common beauty issues no one wants to talk about (or have in their Google search history). MORE: Beauty Issues that Signal Health Problems Cold Sores"If you get cold sores regularly, get a prescription for an oral medication that can be started at the first sign of a cold sore," Dr. Berson says. MORE: All About Lips WartsTry at-home treatments that contain a high percentage of salicylic acid--brands like Compound W make pads and bandages with the solution pre-applied. QUIZ: How Healthy is Your Skin? Dandruff"Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes flaking and redness above the eyebrows, on the chest, underarms, the corners of mouth, as well as the scalp," Dr. QUIZ: Do You Have Healthy Hair? QUIZ: The Best Makeup for Your Eyes
The Good Guy Contract Twenty years ago, the first woman I ever loved broke my heart. Like many break ups, the end came in stutters and sine waves rather than as an abrupt but mercifully irreversible amputation. However, for reasons I couldn't understand yet quickly began to resent, my ex-girlfriend continued to ask favors of me. And I continued to grant them. Then one morning while chanting I found myself ruminating about how inappropriate it was of her to keep asking, and the more I thought about it, the more irritated I became. At that exact moment, the phone rang. I knew it was her calling—and sure enough, after I'd finished showering, one of my roommates confirmed it and added that she'd asked that I call her back before I left for school. As I walked toward the phone I told myself that when she asked me for the favor for which I knew she'd called, I'd refuse. I hung up—and laughed out loud. So I decided to begin chanting with the determination to free myself from my inability to refuse her favors.
How to negotiate better than 99% of people In college, I had the opportunity to teach a “Student-Initiated Course,” or basically a course on whatever I wanted. So I got together with two of my friends and we put together a course on religious studies. Now, Stanford gave us incredible flexibility to teach essentially whatever we wanted…but the student instructors never got letter grades — it was always Pass/No Pass (everybody always passed), issued by the sponsoring professor. Until we came along. You see, I was never the smartest person in any school I attended. We would basically write our own ticket! One of my co-instructors was amazed that I convinced the sponsoring professor to agree. But my other co-instructor hesitated. To give you some context, this guy was a PhD student in Computer Science at Stanford and had previously attended IIT, one of the most competitive technical universities in the world. “Dude,” I said, “what’s your problem? “No, Ramit,” he said, “I don’t know about this. “What the hell?” I just stared at him. 1. 2.
7 Keys to Reading Faster - StumbleUpon Photo by Nathiya Prathnadi Want to read faster? In this article, I’m going to share the lessons I learned that doubled my reading rate, allowed me to consume over 70 books in a year and made me a smarter reader. I’m also going to destroy some speed-reading myths, to show you it isn’t magic but a skill anyone can learn. How I Started Speed Reading My first introduction to the concept of speed reading was from a book, Breakthrough Rapid Reading. More than just words per minute, speed reading helped instill a new passion for reading. Here are a few of the lessons I’ve learned from several years of speed reading: 1. Your eyes don’t actually stay fixed in one spot. Normally, when your eye twitches away, it must relocate in its previous position. The easiest pointer is just the tip of your finger. Note for Advanced Speed-Readers: You can further increase your speed-reading rates by keeping your pointer 1-2cm away from the margins of the text. 2. To me, these arguments miss the point. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Fake it Till You Make it: 10 Ways to Feel Confident (Even When You Aren't) “Original Fake” Photo Credit: courtesy of MashKulture Is your self-confidence natural, or a daily struggle? Many people’s confidence naturally wavers from day to day, leaving them too timid or confused at just the wrong time. Whether you are naturally confident or could use some better eye contact with your life, setting in place a few simple strategies goes a long way to stoke your inner confidence. If you think you’re not especially smart or capable, or that failure is a given no matter how hard you try, you’re right. And if you believe you’re brilliant and can accomplish anything you set your mind to, you’re right. Amplifying your inner confidence is like any other skill you develop; you can do it in a blink. Same with confidence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. You don’t have to follow all 10 of these tips, but they are starters that will help you find your internal confidence and boost your sense of self belonging. Confidence is the key to EVERYTHING. Related Articles:
Out Of Body Experience Guaranteed It is impossible not to be curious out having an out of body experience. Not just because it is something bound in mystery and excitement – the idea of being liberated from the limiting confines of our bodies is indeed very appealing – but because it is something which makes up a certain essence of our culture. Mankind has always dreamt about releasing himself, whether through controlled flight or artificial weightlessness, or through redemption and religious experiences. Often, many of us encounter out of body experiences without understanding how or why it took place. Interested to learn step-by-step techniques of astral projection? Find out by signing up for Steve G. Out of body experiences have received a huge amount of public attention over the past few decades, and this can hardly surprise us. When you have an out of body experience, you are not only freed from your material body, but the entire material realm. Step 1: Relaxation Step 2: Focus on your Third Eye Step 4: Visualization
Speed Reading Test Online 100 Simple Ways to Change Your Life for the Better May 7th, 2008 100 Simple Ways to Change Your Life for the Better No matter how perfect you may think you are, the fact this there’s always some small way you can improve for yourself and others. Health Good health is the foundation of a good life, so make these improvements, and they’ll resonate out to the rest of your life. Social Take these steps to change your social life for the better. Join a book club: Get some social interaction while improving your knowledge with a book club.Get out of the house: Believe it or not, the world just isn’t going to come to you. Emotional Improve your emotional life with these simple strategies to improve your health and relationships. Make an effort to be happy: Whether you actually feel happy or not, make it a point to attempt happiness. Financial Make these changes to improve your life’s financial outlook. Mental Improve your mind by taking these simple steps. Go back to school: Continuing your education does not have to be a complicated endeavor.
Do Not Be This Girl | Sex, Life, and Hannah OMG. Where do I even begin? Thank god my relationship is way more honest, thank god we never had a wedding, thank god my husband inspires me to follow my heart…thank god I still have a life. Thank god I am not this girl, even though I have had moments of being this girl, and I completely blame society, family, and media for this, because we are never taught to just enjoy relationships for what they are, which could be a hot two-month affair, or a baby-daddy arrangement, or twenty years of friendship. Bullshit. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with getting married, or that it’s all some bridal magazine delusion. We are biologically programmed to procreate.