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5 simple ways to improve your memory
We’ve all experienced the excruciating moment where a colleague greets you, only for you to completely forget their name. (We know, there are worse examples.) The awkwardness of a memory lapse can be brutal, but there’s a way to spare yourself the embarrassment of forgetting. Here are five of Read More...
Got the Monday blues? Here's how to thrive at the start of your week
Having a case of the Mondays? We all know the feeling of the post-weekend blues, but there are plenty of ways to help cure the symptoms of stress that come with the first day of the work week. Other than reading your daily dose of Solution news, a bit of preparation on Sundays can go a long way in Read More...
4 things you can do before you get out of bed to get your day on the right track
You’re in a beautiful state of sleep, dreaming when in the distance loud cries of an alarm clock beckon you to wake. Eyes open but still tired, it’s this moment of grogginess that can be crucial in determining how you feel for the rest of the day. Here are a few recommendations that can Read More...
Conversations at dinner table help your children learn to read better
Family dinners are more than just a time for everyone to connect, it’s an opportunity to boost your child’s appetite for words. Research shows that dinner conversation is a tremendous way to expand your child’s vocabulary because children learn more sophisticated words from their parent’s Read More...
Get ready for autumn: 5 herbs that will improve your immune system naturally
As we descend into autumn, it may just be a good time for you to boost your immune system to avoid falling victim to the colds and sicknesses that often come with the end of the year. It’s best to adjust sleep and eating habits complimented by the use of natural herbs. Consuming herbs is an Read More...
How to raise kids so they thrive in the new economy
Parents and other adults tend to think it's important for children to have a best friend. But actually, having many looser, more casual friendships may be a better way to prepare kids for an era in which work is defined completely different from any other times. After all, in a "gig economy," we Read More...
7 ways to get around mental blocks
One minute you’re diligently working on something, when suddenly you run into a psychological wall, leaving you unable to move forward. Does this sound familiar? Mental blocks happen to the best of us, but there are ways you can hurdle them in order to regain the motivation and concentration to Read More...
These are 37 of the best websites to learn something new
We live in a time of life-long learning. With online courses, websites and apps, it's never been so easy to start learning a new language, skill or just expand your knowledge. You can learn at your own pace at home, and most of these websites listed here offer their courses for free. What are you Read More...
5 steps to create a culture of happiness within your business
Determined and dedicated, the entrepreneur is someone who’s willing to sacrifice nearly anything to build up a business. You could be tempted to think that in the end, the business should make you and others happy. But what if happiness is there for the journey, instead of being the Read More...
One-on-one tutoring helps improve math scores and reduce anxiety
Children who struggle with math may benefit in more than one way from working with a tutor. Not only will one-on-one tutoring teach kids better, improving their scores, but it also reduces anxiety. A study of 8-year-olds, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, suggest that tutoring calms the Read More...