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19 Powerful George Orwell Quotes To Inspire Change

george orwell quotes, best motivational quotes, self improvement, pickthebrain, political quotes, election 2016 Continue reading

5 Ways To Be More Productive In The Morning (Even If You’re Not A Morning Person)

They say that “to win the morning is to win the day”, so if you want to be productive throughout the day, it has to start with a productive morning. Continue reading

How To Let Your Sun Come Out

You are the only one who can control how you look at life. Yes, you. Not your mom, sister, cousin, uncle, best friend, neighbor or neighbor’s cute little yapping Chihuahua. You. Continue reading

The 5 Best Podcasts on Communication

It is difficult to truly engage in communication if one is only listening to hear and respond as opposed to listening to understand. Here are 5 podcasts that help one grow with language and communication: Continue reading

The Science Behind Smiling

The Science Behind Smiling

Psychologists today generally agree certain expressions of emotion are common to all of us, regardless of race, culture, or age. One of these universal facial expressions is a smile. Continue reading

5 Easy Ways to Decide Priorities in Life

Wisdom lies in accepting this truth and not being too hard on yourself. It’s alright if your plans aren’t happening. You cannot control everything. Once you’ve done what you need to do, let go. Continue reading