MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'how to make'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:54:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945313&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FPQ42Xgc--qs%2F This post is for anyone who is trying to do artistic work (writing, painting, computer programming, sculpting, music composition and recording, whatever) – or trying to make money (entrepreneur, salaried, investor, whatever). People that desire to create and enterprise do a lot to build the world, but it’s often a lonely and frustrating path. And due to the nature of that, most creative and enterprising people make a key mistake. They keep trying to re-invent the wheel. Please stop doing that.   When you get into a new field, you start by getting a hang of the basics. You dabble, experiment, maybe read or research a little on the topic. This is all good. But then, a lot of artistic/enterprising people make a serious mistake – they get all their lessons on how to imp... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945313 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:28:05 +0100 4945313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4477816&cid=t_220011_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F14%2Fmaking-lemonade-from-lemons-on-valentines-day-a-romantic-tale%2F In order to move beyond their dark days, most people with depression master the lesson on how to make lemonade from lemons. For Valentine’s Day, here’s a romantic tale on just that: how a friend of mine turned an embarrassing situation into the best thing that ever happened to her… Back when I began my writing career drafting instructions on how to bury St. Joseph (he’s known to make real estate sell) as part of the “St. Joseph’s Home Sales Kit” for Roman, Inc., a religious giftware company in the suburbs of Chicago, I befriended a woman who worked in the IT department. Aneta, a spritely Polish babe, handled the technological emergencies of computer-challenged folks such as myself who might, say, send an off-color joke to the entire company by acci... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4477816 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:42:46 +0100 4477816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324910&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fbl8IGPt0U04%2F Let’s face it; many people would love to be rich. Few people wouldn’t want to jet set around the world traveling, attend the most coveted premieres, drive their dream cars, lavish gifts upon their love ones, etc. However, there is limited value in even thinking about riches until you can become and stay financially solvent. Solvency isn’t about income. No matter whether you make $40,000 a year or $400,000 a year, you can still be broke. Solvency is simply your ability to meet your entire financial obligations with some money to spare. It is the degree to which your current assets exceed your current liabilities. Solvency exists on a continuum. For example, some define their ability to meet obligations as being able to afford their credit cards, student loans, and car payments. Noneth... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324910 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:17:47 +0100 4324910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302309&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fj3TzA1Cbppw%2F There was a time in my life when I didn’t have friends. None. Zero. Zilch. I was that kid sitting by himself at lunch. Socially awkward, painfully shy, a bit of a nerd, and overweight. Not a great combination when you’re in middle school and trying to fit in. Turns out, I would never fit in. But that didn’t mean I’d never make friends. It took several years, lots of trial and error, and a bit of finding myself, but I eventually figured out how to make friends. First, I had to unlearn the habits, actions, and beliefs which had been holding me back. I’ve compiled a list of some of my own missteps, along with negative traits I’ve seen in other people. If you’re still eating lunch alone, make sure you aren’t doing any of these 6 things: 1. Be needy. People aren&... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302309 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:52:32 +0100 4302309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295034&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FY7WnUxfe6U8%2F Whether you’re deep in debt or just having a few financial hiccups, it’s almost certainly the case that you’re spending more than you’re making. A lot of personal finance writers will advise you to cut your expenditure. Eat out less often, downgrade your cable package, stop buying pricy coffees, and so on. There’s a strong focus on getting rid of unnecessary, day-to-day spending – sometimes dubbed “the Latte Factor” (a term coined by financial adviser David Bach). Wise Geek explains it like this: The Latte Factor® is a euphemistic label for all that extra money we spend daily on nonessentials such as candy, bottled water, doughnuts, muffins, soda, cigarettes, magazines, newspapers, and yes, lattes. It’s good advice, as far as it goes. Da... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295034 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:40:50 +0100 4295034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295035&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FZQPE6SiW51U%2F Let’s be clear, spending isn’t necessarily the enemy of financial security. When we learn to use our money to purchase things that make our lives richer, healthier and to improve the world around us we are ensuring that our future will be full of happiness. The problem comes when we spend out of habit, insecurity, or without purpose. When we spend thoughtlessly, we are doing nothing to improve our future and reinforce negative ideas about money in our minds. The key to safeguarding our financial futures is becoming aware of exactly how we spend out money – and how we waste it. Learn to spend with a purpose and you’ll find that it’s easier to save money for the future and feel more at ease with our finances. 1. Give yourself a waiting period before making unnecessary purchases... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295035 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:05:53 +0100 4295035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197402&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FlNlE8vF1XSA%2F Is retiring early one of your life’s dreams? Do you long to be able to take off a few years while you are still young and healthy and travel, spend time on your hobbies or doing something else you love? Do you want to feel the confidence that comes when you’re not sweating the balance in your account? Despite the bad economy, it can be possible to retire at 55, if you’re willing to sacrifice and put in some work now. The trick is to make optimizing your finances part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth or loading the dishwasher. Small, consistent actions often have a more powerful long term effect than one or two large ones. By spending the equivalent of just ten minutes a day to focus on your finances, you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year towards you... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197402 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:00:09 +0100 4197402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172351&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FIuLea_OF2YY%2F You probably already know how to work to bring in money, but you only have half the equation unless you’re taking these steps to make your money work for you. You don’t have to be a Wall Street wiz kid – all it takes is being mindful of when you spend your money, why you’re spending it, and what your true goals really are. 1. Have specific, tangible goals for your money. Take time to really think about what being financially secure means to you and how you want to spend your retirement. If you have a partner, be sure to talk it over with them, so you are both on the same page. It’s much easier to work for a goal when you can visualize it rather than thinking “Oh, I really should be saving money” simply because that seems like something you should do. It becomes much easie... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172351 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:15:31 +0100 4172351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134316&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F8JiEx60n0FA%2F Have you ever fallen to sleep at night wondering if you’ve made any difference to the world around you? Have you ever risen in the morning wondering if you even matter at all? The key to living a happy, healthy and productive life is feeling purpose, passion and genuine joy for the way you spend your days. Without purpose, passion is merely a silent suggestion. Yet when you know your actions truly make a difference, joy and productivity follow as naturally as sunset after sunrise. Use any of these 8 ideas to evaporate your indifference once and for all. 1)  Travel. Few things can fuel your inner fire like discovering fresh people, adventure, and experience. The sights, scents and sounds of a new spot on the map can help you see your old world with fresh eyes. Whether you’re heading t... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134316 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:00:55 +0100 4134316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125312&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F6a5pCHxMm8o%2F Conclusion Anything you want and anything you dream about can be yours, if you want it. All it takes is a desire so strong that it almost becomes an obsession combined with a focused effort on that goal until it becomes a reality. Sooner or later your goal will become truth and you will have what you have dreamed about. This was a guest post by Daniel M. Wood. If you like his articles head over to http://lookingtobusiness.com and take a look. He writes about sales technique, motivation and success. Photo credit: Kathy Ostman-Magnusen Don’t Forget To Follow PickTheBrain on Twitter! : Reclaim Your Dream, It’s Time to Come Alive Why You Should Read Personal Development Books (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125312 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:36:56 +0100 4125312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960081&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fq43JQ0Qpcko%2F Photo credit: PureGrey New freelancers often have set their sights on ambitious goals: how well your life goes now depends solely on you. Among your new challenges are project management, bookkeeping, time management and relationship building. So while freelancing can be perceived somewhat romantically, the reality is often quite far removed from the original dream. To avoid the pitfalls of the freelance life, apply these 8 must read tips to your business and start off in the right direction! Start an Emergency Fund – New freelancers will soon learn that work comes and goes, and when it goes, it might be gone for a while. Prepare yourselves for those times when the fridge breaks, the car goes on the fritz or you have to travel to a funeral by stowing away some cash. Begin with a $1,... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960081 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:57:29 +0100 3960081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3934627&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fe4hHCg18Ze0%2F EVERYONE likes handy little money-saving tips, but getting control of your finances sometimes takes much bigger ideas. Why not take these ten inspirational quotes and apply them to your finances? “Worry, like a rocking chair will give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.” – Vance Havner Most of us are guilty of worrying about money, and whilst it might be justified in some circumstances, the actual worrying won’t solve any problems – and worse still, it can be bad for your physical and mental health. “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Albert Einstein When it comes to your finances, it’s important to learn from your mistakes. It means you will find yourself better off and more able to ‘live for today’ and have ‘hope ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3934627 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:14:38 +0100 3934627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913297&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FiEysk7V_YbU%2F Photo credit: Carf I believe we all want fulfilling relationships with other people. Which is why most of us have the desire to be very smooth socially and to make friends easy. However, there are few people who are naturally this way. The good news is that social skills are perfectly learnable. Just as you can learn how to drive a car, you can also learn how to relate with other people in a way which creates powerful friendships. There are certain things which if you integrate in your social behavior, will give you the ability to make friends with ease. Here are the most important of them: 1. Spend a lot of time interacting with people. Many of our people skills evolve simply from the exercise of interacting with others. Which is why a rich social life is one of the leading ways to improv... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913297 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:41:20 +0100 3913297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890600&cid=t_220011_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FjK-_M8kKDVg%2F A recent survey showed that 60% of us don’t keep a budget. Close to 20% hasn’t a clue where their money goes each month, yet 43% do spend more each year than they earn. Almost a third pay no attention to interest rates on their credit cards, even while carrying an average debt of $15,000 per household. How can this head-in-the-sand approach to managing money end in anything other than disaster? Look at our economy over the last two or three years and the answer is obvious: it doesn’t. You can’t ignore the basic laws of economics. You can’t spend more than your take in without paying the consequences. For over thirty years I have followed a very simple plan to financial stability. It allowed me to treat my family to Christmas in Hawaii several times, maintain a timeshare condo in ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890600 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:14:20 +0100 3890600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074327&cid=t_220011_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Ftissue-box-mood-control-try-tackling-it.html As with most tips and tricks around here, this has been scientifically, nay, exhaustingly tested for your benefit. I can assure you that it is 100% effective for one typical and one atypical child. Conversely, it is completely ineffective for another typical and atypical child. Thusly, an overall 50% success rate is worth a bash in my book. Follow the basic principles in “tissue box.” Choose the fabric with care to cause minimum offense, remain gender neutral and avoid tickly, scratchy, itchy textures. Fleeces usually fit the bill, are cheap and easy to work with since they don’t fray. White is usually a poor choice when filthy snotty children are involved but the sheep-like woolly texture was a definite favourite. Select a decorative trim that could resemble hair and stitch to the i... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074327 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:54:00 +0100 2074327