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4 Tips That Would Help You Become Successful

One of the main elements that super successful people share, is the hard-work they’ve put. Certainly, they’ve worked on many personal aspects as well as professional. Most also mention emotional intelligence and concentration as their biggest allies throughout their careers. We prepared a compilation of tips that successful people like Elon musk, Bill Gates and Donatella Versace claim that it helped them get where they are now.

Plan Before You start

It’s much better to take a few more minutes to get started but to know what you’re going to do than to go crazy and lurch around. All you have to do is take five minutes before you start to get a global view of the situation. In this way, you will not only see what is the best way to face it, but you will also have a “roadmap” for the whole journey.

Take Breaks At Work

If you feel more ”dead” after your lunch-break, then you know that you have to rest more. Apparently, taking little breaks to rest at work will not only help you perform better, but also avoid wanting to jump out the window when you start feeling tired in the middle of the day!

Take Care Of Your Mental Health

Your mental state is a powerful tool, and successful people can prove it. In fact, it’s not just about serenity and peace, but also to avoid stress-related problems. Mindfulness has proved helpful to powerful people, because it helped them contain their emotions, and learn to manage their stress and problems they encounter.

It’s Okay To Fail At First

Of course, as a consequence of mental-health training, failure is a part of the journey. Moreover, all successful people had failed in the beginning, but their secret was not giving up at any circumstances. When you have a goal, you are taking risks that may change your life forever. It’s normal to fall, but the most important is to get back up again.

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Get To Know All The Sustainable Benefits of Solid Shampoo

All that has to do with saving mother-earth is obviously trendy. Indeed, throughout the long term we have been genuinely harming the planet so much, that now we need to start to rely on alternative, and more sustainable options.That being said, Solid Shampoo is not only better for the environment, but is also better for your hair’s general health. Here is what you should know about this ”magical” piece of soap.

It Has Higher Concentration, so It Lasts longer

Mainly due to the fact that traditional shampoo contains a high level of water. So usually, 80% of regular shampoo is not dense. In fact, in some cases considerably more. On the other hand, a solid shampoo bar has higher concentration, so it has more ‘cleaning and cleansing abilities.

Furthermore, it’s also time saving. you just need to add the water once you are in the shower. Consequently, with a higher percentage of shampoo, the bar will last you twice the time!

All Natural, So It’s Much Healthier To Your Hair

All in all, these shampoos don’t contain any sort of added substances or additives that can eventually harm your hair. Despite what might be expected: they are made with absolutely natural ingredients that are profoundly healthy for your hair. From essential oils to concentrated drops of specific plants, solid shampoo bars keep your hair moisturized. (They also smell too good.)

Reduces Plastic Use, So It’s Eco-Friendly

Solid shampoo contains natural items and 0 plastic. In this way, it helps reduce the waste and plastic use, which is what our planet needs. Furthermore, organic substances dissolve faster and help keep a sustainable life. In addition, what do you do when your shampoo bottle is finished? Because with solid shampoo, it’s all recyclable 100%. There is a reason why many brands are starting to produce solid shampoo more and more everyday!

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How Much Pasta is Really Too Much Pasta?

How many times we secretly enjoyed eating pasta a few times a week? Sometimes, it just feels like the right thing to eat (and way more likely at the end of the month.) No one can deny that pasta is everyone’s go to food at some point. Not only for the taste, but also the variety of pasta products. In fact, this Italian dish has become universal, and not just typical of Italy. However, really, how much pasta is too much pasta? Yeah, we know about the calories, but how much do we know about its nutrients?

Why is Pasta So Popular?

Pasta became the whole world’s favorite food thanks to several things. According to BBC News, the main reasons the pasta industry boomed so quickly is this: Pasta is relatively easy to mass produce and transport around the world, making it a popular product with food companies as well. Moreover, pasta is literally one of the easiest things to make, could be prepared in million of ways, and is super filling!

Benefits vs. Side Effects

Besides being an easy dish to make, pasta actually has a more added value than that. In fact, Berkeley Wellness even called them ”surprising nutrients.” They add that pasta is”rich in complex carbohydrates and protein, and low in fat.” This means that it can be highly nutritious, especially if it’s made from whole wheat.

Furthermore, common side effects of eating too much pasta can be digestion problems and constipation. That being said, eating the adequate amount of pasta is rather a good thing.

Measure Per Portion

So, what’s the right amount of pasta to have, (let’s say )weekly? Experts recommend you to actually start measuring your portions depending on the meal. Usually, the portion per serving should follow this rule:

Dried pasta: 75-115 g / 3-4 oz
Fresh pasta: 115-150 g / 4-5 oz
Filled pasta (like ravioli): 175-200 g / 6-7 oz

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Science Proves That Multitasking is Actually Impossible

Surely you know someone who constantly brags about “being able to do several things at the same time”, and that all tasks go ahead without problems. But surely you have also heard more than once that people cannot “multitask”. The truth is that there are a lot of studies that have focused on the matter and have come to this conclusion.

Why is Multitasking Impossible?

Studies show that multitasking is not possible. Whenever we consider those activities that require active thinking. That is, breathing, the beating of our heart and other “tasks” that are practically automatic would be out of this equation.

However, simpler things like adding and writing, for example, would be impossible to do at the same time. Since our brain cannot physically think of several things that require our attention at the same time.

A “Switch” Inside our Brain

In other words, our brain has a “switch” that makes us focus on one thing or another. But we cannot do it in two things at the same time. So if we want to think about A, we won’t be able to think about B. Or, at least, we won’t be able to. What leaves us with that, instead of doing several things at the same time we are “changing” the focus of our brain (more or less quickly, that depends on each person). Although, of course, this affects greatly our performance.

Possibility of Improvement?

Yes, it is true that this multitasking principle in our head can be improved. How? With practice, of course. The more we accustom our brain to changing its focus, the easier it will be for us to get back on track with what we were doing before. So, although we will not be able to do several things at the same time, it will be less hard to intersperse minor tasks inside our ‘main tasks’ throughout the day, without losing the train of our thought.

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Why Are We So Obsessed With Reality TV Shows?

Reality TV is a concept that emerged with technological advances. Nowadays, many of reality TV shows stars have made a fortune, and are now rich and famous. Of course, it’s easier to connect and relate to people who seem to be living ”normally,” while documenting their every-move. However, how much of reality TV is actually reality? This is how psychologists explains our obsession over binge watching reality shows.

Identification

The identification process with the personalities is as strong attention getter for reality shows. In fact, producers aim to create such a diverse environment, so they can target all big ”personality types.” Moreover, a show like KUWTK has been a hit since it first aired. Not only that we grew up with them Kardashians and Jenners, but we also felt close and identified with the struggles of what we perceive as a normal family.

Unnecessary Drama

Let’s face it, who doesn’t like to see some drama? Although these kind of TV shows doesn’t belong to the genre officially, but it definitely gets them major points. Useless fights, dramatic reactions and behaviors etc… In fact, these shows are so appealing to the viewers, because it makes them feel better about their lives with the unnecessary drama.

Emotion Development

When we watch reality shows, we become involved in their daily life. For example, we stand by some, and hate others. We sympathize with certain behaviors, and question others. In fact, psychologists argue that it’s an actual portrayal of our deep emotions. Furthermore, it’s natural to develop feelings for people you’ve been part of their day-to-day for a long time.

And THEY ARE FUN!!

Finally, the real obvious reason we are so addicted to binge-watching anything, is that it’s so fun. We get a good laugh, relax and just enjoy not having to think about anything. In fact, psychologist Zhanna Bagdasarov explains that ”since these are often people that aren’t too different from us, it makes it intriguing to watch what they do on these shows.”

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Which COVID-19 Vaccine is The Best For You?

When COVID-19 started, the search for a vaccine was a top priority worldwide. We thought that once ‘the solution’ is found, it will put an end to the global pandemic. However, at the end of 2020, several medical companies had invested so much into creating an effective vaccine. Moreover, despite the race of pharmaceutical companies, none of the vaccines that were certified showed a 100% efficiency rate.

That being said, a vaccine that shows over 80% efficiency is considered a success. In fact, very few cases of non-efficiency emerged, out of millions of people who got vaccinated. So, how do you choose the best vaccine for you? Here is a simple answer.

Age Plays a Major Role

Age is probably the most dominant criteria when it comes to vaccination. Several countries started vaccinating the public starting with the oldest portion of the population. Although CDC ruled that all vaccines are safe, some had more side-effects than others.

To sum up, Pfizer’s vaccine as well as Moderna were those who showed the most ‘drawback’ for older people. On the other hand, AstraZeneca is currently the most used to vaccinate people over 70 years old.

Your Health Condition

The second most important criteria regarding COVID-19 vaccines has been the person’s current health situation. It’s clear that people with chronic diseases or weak health conditions have been the most exposed to the virus. However, they have also shown resistance to vaccines compared with healthy people. For most people with existing health problems, Moderna and Pfizer proved the most efficient.

Pick The Right Vaccine For Yourself

In order to pick the right vaccine for you, there are many things to consider. First, your geographical location. In fact, some countries have chosen to operate with just one COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, it might be very hard to get your hands on a different one. In addition, it’s almost crucial to get some tests done before getting the vaccine, just to know exactly how you would react to both doses.

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