Freshwater is vital to human survival. Our ancestors had the keen awareness that it was strategically advantageous to settle near rivers. This understanding drove the transition from tribes of early hunter-gatherers into civilization as we know it. Along with being a consistent source of drinkable water, rivers provide fertile land for hunting, fishing, agriculture, and transportation. After thousands of years
The dynamic world of influencers has exploded in the past few years. No longer are celebrities confined to TV screens, movies, and magazines; they have emerged from everywhere to carve out a profile in their own niche. Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are the platforms of choice for most influencers, although Snapchat and Vine are also popular channels. Many influencers adopt
When is the last time you were tossing and turning all night because of financial stress? According to a 2016 CreditCards.com survey, 68 percent of women lose sleep over money stress, as compared to 56 percent of men. There are a number of potential reasons why men tend to rest (slightly) easier than women when it comes to finance, including the
Networking is all about building lasting and valuable relationships. It is not only about exchanging business cards and connecting on LinkedIn. Why is Networking important? Networking is important for several reasons. Not only for getting leads for jobs, it helps different people in different ways. Scientists can look for grants. Business leaders can understand their employees. Artists can share their
Confidence is the key to success in life. Even if you are generally a confident person, there can be moments in your life when you don’t feel all that confident. When you feel insecure and less confident, you must work on appearing more confident. Looking and sounding more confident is a skill. There are some tips which if practiced can
We all have deadlines. We had them when we were in schools, then in colleges and then now when we sit working in offices on projects. The click-clack of the clock nearby reminds us to hurry and meet the given deadlines. Deadlines help us focus on the job. They save us from distractions. They are a necessary evil to stay
Our mind wanders. It wanders when it seeks a break from the routine activities we do. At other times it wanders even when we are pressed for time to finish our chores. Most of us can benefit from better concentration. In this infographic, we share tips on focusing a wandering mind. Let’s look at the 9 ways to focus a
Smartphones these days feature prominently in most people’s personal and work lives. However, this pre-eminence of tech devices in the lives of most people is not necessarily having a positive impact. Many end up experiencing an information overload, resulting in an increase in anxiety and stress levels, reduced concentration, poor sleep quality and so much more. Many people on average
SEO is a constantly changing, very dynamic space. Google keeps changing its algorithms so that webmasters are not able to game its systems and the search space stays fair to everyone. There are some confusing myths that have been in circulation which need our attention. We are debunking 8 of them today. Myth1: Longer the content, better the rankings Google
Timing is key to maximize social media reach and engagement. You need to put out content when your target audience is online and is most likely to pay attention. The best time to post on each social network varies as there's no one-size-fits-all approach. This is because of the difference in when people are likely to be active on each
