We all procrastinate. I put off writing this article by doing a bunch of smaller tasks, for example. They were less important and I knew it, but they were quick tasks and so easier than writing an article on a tough topic.
Research suggests that it is pro athlete's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him successful.
Can money buy happiness? Is ignorance truly bliss? Are happy people shallow and unaware of the problems of the world? Can a person be too happy?
If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again.
People who look at the past through rose-tinted glasses are happier than those who focus on negative past experiences and regrets.
We have all had them as we set and go after our goals, no matter where we are or what our goals may be: naysayers, detractors, people who poke fun or get angry, or who simply tell us we can’t do it.
Many people who are new to entrepreneurship approach the world of business in some rather funky ways.
Here is list of 27 traits that distinguish successful people from ordinary people. If you take the commitment to apply every day each principle in your life, you’ll start to see amazing results in no time.
Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in both your career and your personal life. Side effects include missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, feeling overwhelmed, resentment and guilt.
Pride in success can prevent us from taking further action toward our goals. We should not allow our brains to convince us that a failure is a success just so that we can stop trying.
When asked during an interview how he managed to reach the top as a professional bodybuilder and Hollywood actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger replied with a single word: "Drive!"
First, you must decide exactly what it is you want to accomplish. And secondly, you must determine what price you'll have to pay to get it, and then resolve to pay that price.
Have you ever had the experience of looking back on your week with the sinking feeling that you didn't get as much done as you'd hoped?
Most people believe they can multitask effectively... but a study indicates that people who multitask the most are least capable of doing so.
How working from home may impact work exhaustion, caused by conflict between work and family demands
How many times have you spent hours slaving over an impossible problem, only to take a break and then easily solve the problem, sometimes within minutes of looking at it again?
From the moment you start-up (when no one has ever heard of you), having a well-rehearsed and compelling elevator pitch can help buyers, clients and potential investors get to know you quickly.
If it feels like one part of your brain is battling another, it probably is, according to a study published in Science.
So many acts in our daily lives -- refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets, working on your tax forms when you'd rather watch TV -- seem to boil down to one essential ingredient: self-control.
Here are a few basics about the three main forms of intellectual property protection.
While these creative or "Aha!" moments often are associated with scientific discoveries and inventions, most people occasionally feel the thrill of insight when a solution that had eluded them suddenly becomes obvious.
A high sense of control all but wipes out educational differences when it comes to mortality.
Individuals who live in wealthy neighborhoods are more likely to have materialistic values and poor spending habits, the study says, particularly if they are young, living in urban areas and relatively poor compared with their surroundings.
People who like to nap say it helps them focus their minds post a little shut eye. Now, a study may have found evidence to support that notion.
This advice is geared towards small business owners, particularly people who are just starting (or about to start) their own business.
I’m sure you've heard the saying before: “Do what you love and the money will follow.” Sometimes the money does follow when you do what you love. Sometimes the magic works. But most of the time, it does not.
Find out how very realistic human-looking robots or computer avatars tend to elicit negative feelings in human observers.
Older male workers may choose self-employment, whereas older female workers may seek self-employment because of financial necessity.
Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, "you are who you know" -- your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it comes to career success.
There are a number of factors that influence how well we do in school, including the amount of time we study and our interest in a subject.