Oprah Winfrey gave the speech of a lifetime at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Winfrey won the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award, which celebrates "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment." Winfrey took nearly 10 minutes to address her audience, and we hung on to every single word....
The Gist A recent study, published in the Journal of Health Psychology found that people with a greater sense of purpose engage in healthier habits, like eating vegetables, engaging in physical activity, prioritizing sleep, and even flossing. When compared to participant's Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion,...
The Gist Reshma Chamberlin, cofounder of Summersalt, opts for yearly mantras rather than new year's resolutions. This year's mantra is "Just go for it." She creates the mantras based on areas of her life that she would like to work on, suggesting to pay...
When the clock strikes speech-time and you're overcome by nerves, use these fast-working performance tricks to give your confidence a boost and put your nervous energy and stage fright at ease. "Shake out" nervous tensions and energy before taking the stage. Roll your wrists, shoulders, and...
Improvisation and impromptu speaking can be a challenging skill to master. And, much like most special skills, if you don't use it, you lose it! Here are some professional improvisation tips to supercharge your impromptu speaking skills. Take the stage and take control. When you're given...
Hosting a holiday party is a fun way to get together with friends and family, but the planning and actual hosting can be quite stressful. Below are a few tips to help you plan a ridiculously efficient holiday party, making sure both you and your guests have a pleasant time....
