How to Find a Math Tutor Online

How to Find a Math Tutor OnlineThere are many things that you can do to be able to find a math tutor in your area, but you should not think that just because you want to be able to sit down and speak with someone, that you will get the best one for you. This is because there are a lot of people out there who are just in it for the money, but this will never be what you are looking for.One of the ways that you can look for a math tutor is to ask the question on your resume. If you are good at math, then you probably want to make sure that you have a job that you love doing. It could be a math tutor, or a doctor, or an engineer, or it could be anything.But if you do not have the passion for mathematics, then it is going to be very hard for you to get that thing you want to do. And this is why you need to think about what you can do that is going to make you happy and make you look good. You should remember that even though a person might say that they are going to take the time to help you with your math homework, this does not mean that you should fall for it.Online tutoring is also another thing that you can do to find a tutor. You may not know it, but this will be the best way to find a tutor for this type of thing. You do not have to sit down and talk to someone, because there are going to be a lot of other things that you can do.The good thing about these services is that you can do it from the comfort of your home. You do not have to be in a classroom with a tutor. You do not have to spend time making phone calls to someone.This is also one of the best ways that you can find a math tutor, because this will make it so much easier to get what you want. You will not have to worry about putting yourself in a compromising situation, where the person that you are talking to can see that you are a little nervous.If you are looking for a math tutor, then you should consider doing this. This will make the most out of the opportunities that you have.

Will Cardio Physical Activity Help You Sing Better [Video]

Will Cardio Physical Activity Help You Sing Better [Video] Suzy S. Can doing physical exercise and cardio help you become a better singer? The answer is yes! Learn how to strengthen your singing voice and which activities are best in this article by voice teacher Rebecca R Imagine this scenario: youve signed up to run your  first marathon. Maybe you  ran cross-country back in high school and have kept up with running as a regular form of exercise. Because of this, you dont  use a training plan, and instead  continue your normal exercise routine. When the day of the marathon arrives, though, you struggle to complete the entire course and  end up  injured. Youd probably feel like your  body betrayed  you, right? While this scenario is a VERY exaggerated circumstance, it gets the point across: in order to accomplish a physical goal in the healthiest way possible, a certain amount of body awareness and training is required. And although it doesnt  demand nearly the same endurance training as running a marathon, singing is a very physical activity. While just two tiny muscles are responsible for forming the sound of your singing voice (your vocal cords), the act of singing is a whole-body experience. So, whats the proper way to train? Adding physical activity to your musical practice  to develop stamina and strengthen your singing voice is a great idea.  Heres how it can help you sing better: 1.  Your body is your instrument. In nearly every introductory voice lesson I teach, the student is always surprised by how physically demanding the lesson is. Often, he or she feels like they just went on a jog. That is exactly how any student should feel after a voice lesson! When you sing to the best of your ability, you are using your entire body. Your feet ground you, your legs support you, and your torso expands and works to provide the breath support needed to fuel your singing. Even if you’re sitting in a chair, leaning against a piano, or laying on the ground, you are using more than just your  throat and head to sing. If learning how to strengthen your singing voice is a goal for you, the first step is to map out body awareness. Ask yourself the following questions the next time you sing: Which muscles are engaging when I breathe? When I’m singing a phrase of music? What do my feet feel like under me? Can they feel the ground? Where do I feel my torso expand when I inhale? In the front? On the sides? In the back? Am I holding any unnecessary tension in the body? Maybe in the shoulders or the jaw? 2.  Breath, breath, and more breath! Lung expansion is a saving grace for any singer. For most circumstances in everyday life, we inhale and exhale subconsciously without needing to actively engage our lungs. When we sing, however, we use up to 90% of our lung capacity depending on the range, style, and length of the song. Unless you  also happen to be an athlete, chances are you dont  perform many activities throughout the day that require a lot of conscious breathing. Enter cardio exercises: jogging, running, swimming, circuit training, you name it! All of these forms of exercise, in addition to their overall health benefits, will improve lung expansion, which helps you  access more of your  lung capacity and fuel your  voice through any practice session, lesson, or performance. Good breath support gained through cardio exercise is what ultimately will provide the stamina to sing safely for hours, days, and years. Editors Note: For more breathing exercises, join our next live, online class! View the schedule and reserve your spot here. 3. The Importance of Posture While having good posture may seem obvious, I don’t think most singers realize that posture is something that needs to be worked on and strengthened regularly. Just like training the lungs with cardio, we need to strengthen our body to support good, natural posture while releasing tight muscles. Yoga or pilates will accomplish both of these goals, along  with added mental benefits! By strengthening your  instrument (your body) and loosening up tight muscles, you  will sing more freely and with more ease. As an added bonus,youll  be able to warm up your voice much more quickly if your body is already warmed up! Here’s a quick little trick for when you need help setting up your posture: Inhale fully and deeply without raising your  shoulders or tightening your  neck. Then, as you exhale, imagine your spine growing longer in both directions, up out of the top of your head and down toward the ground simultaneously. How Much Physical Activity Do I Need to Sing at My Best? While the minutes spent and intensity of all physical activity will vary from person to person, here’s a basic schedule you may want to follow: 3 times/week: Cardio should be  reserved for long vocal practice days. On cardio days, I’ve found that my lung capacity is at its best, and the energy I feel after cardio helps fuel long practice sessions. To get all the benefits of the cardio when you sing, try to fit it in before you practice. 2 times/week: Yoga or pilates is reserved for my non-practice/non-performance days. Yoga classes that are lengthy and provide a hearty workout (such as Vinyasa or power yoga), as well as pilates classes, build strength and flexibility, which can leave the body sore and in need of some recovery. It’s best to avoid activity that might add temporary tension or tightness on singing days or save the workout for after your singing. Every day: Gentle yoga and stretching can be done anytime  and is highly encouraged, particularly before you sing. I always reserve time for some gentle yoga on performance days, audition days, or long rehearsal days â€" the gentle stretch not only allows my mind and body to calm down and feel grounded but also makes warming up vocally easier and quicker. Give it a Try Follow along with the video below for a quick stretching sequence you can start using today. Singers, what kinds of physical activity do you engage in? Leave a comment below and let us know how its helped! Post Author: Rebecca R. Rebecca R. teaches singing, piano, and music theory in Ridgewood, NY, as well as online. She teaches students ages 6 and up, and a variety of experience levels. Learn more about Rebecca here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Learn English Through the News

Learn English Through the News Learn English Online with our Great Selection of Anglophile News Outlets ChaptersLearning English Through the MediaBBC NewsESPNCNNThe New York TimesThe Huffington PostThe RadioMedia in other Anglophone countriesAlternative MediaEnglish Media RecapIt’s never easy to become bilingual; you will always experience some bumps along the way.There is so much to cram into just one hour English lessons a week due to its strange pronunciation, irregular verbs, present perfects and idiomatic expressions.What can you do at the intermediate level to carry on improving outside of class?Every English teacher will tell you that the best way of learning English is to read and speak the language regularly. There is no better way!Throughout this article, we will go through the different websites that can be useful for learning English online and interactively. via VisualHunt.com / CC BY-SA)The American news channel, CNN has always been globally known for the way it covers media in all four corners of the world.Its excellent reputation started off in 1991, during the Gulf War, the first major conflagration between the United States and Iraq. CNN was the only American news channel that witnessed the conflict.Nearly 24 years later, CNN is the main international media that we all know. They publish news about the United States as well as each and every country.Anyway, “edition.cnn.com” is specifically designed for English-learners who want to deepen their knowledge of the language through reading the news. You will discover all the different Anglophone accents and many different opinions.On the CNN website, you can “filter” the news by continent: Asia, Europe, America, etc. So, you can directly click on what you are interested about. The language is a bit less formal than the BBC’s, but it is still proper.a lot of new vocabulary. The New York Times is perfect for this.Inevitably, the New York Times is a website that will make you the best of the best in English.Whatever your favourite topics are in current affairs, the New York Times offers su ch a wide range of subjects that you will definitely always find something to read. You can practice English by learning about politics, the economy, the world, health and many more topics!And even better yet, the New York Times online has been modernised and they now publish many more articles on “lifestyle” and fun topics, such as sports, arts, style, and food!  Discover the weird and wonderful world of British cuisine.Reading the New York Times, there is no doubt that you’ll be able to come bilingual and fluent in English.Additionally, but on the other side of the planet, you can read The Guardian, The Observer or The Times  â€" all great renown British newspapers.  Discover the most famous English quotes used throughout the world.The Huffington PostIf you’re like every typical Internet user today and spend several hours a day surfing the net, switching from article to article, from culture to politics, then you will definitely find a great compromise on www.huffingtonpos t.com.The Huffington Post, a US magazine is a little more accessible for English learners at a beginners level, the language is a lot easier to understand, and you can find articles on things like English gastronomy written in a clear and understandable way.The online newspaper is brave enough to deal with both serious subjects as well as laid back subjects, under the heading “Entertainment”.If you enjoy reading the Huffington Post, you should definitely visit the Daily Mail’s site, which is more or less the British version of the Huffington Post.The Huffington Post also offers translation exercises to better your knowledge of the English language whilst enhancing your reading comprehension.The RadioWe have mentioned all the main Anglophone newspapers; it is now only fair to discuss the radio!Most radio station offers musical breaks to give you a rest from the current affairs, for example, jazz, hip hop, disco funk and many more genres for the pleasure of your ears.Euronews ra dio, Voice of America, CBS Radio News, Radio Newark, America’s News Network are great radio stations, so listen to these stations to improve your English listening comprehension. The only downside is that sometimes you have to subscribe.Media in other Anglophone countriesUp until now, we have discussed the media in the United States and the United Kingdom.In other words, this list does appear quite small when you put it into perspective: English is the official language in 53 states, the UN, and the EU. It is spoken by 400 million natives and mastered as a foreign language by 1.4 billion people.Rugby enthusiasts could read the Herald, a magazine based in New Zealand.At the other end of the globe, in the northern hemisphere, there is the Canadian newspaper CBC News.There are many other news channels and newspapers in other ends of the world, in every continent, including Asia, India, and Africa.If you become familiar with all these different media from all the different parts of th e world, you will become an English expert! You’ll even get used to the different Anglophone accents.Alternative MediaFacebook, Twitter and Instagram are a few of many ways you can communicate with native English speakers  (Photo via Visual HuntWithout necessarily going as far as becoming a fervent blog reader, there are thousands of uncongenial ways of learning a language.Social networks are generally an excellent way of communicating with others in a foreign language.Free online video channels on YouTube are a gold mine to improve your English. At times, there are even subtitles which is great for beginners.As we have seen, there is a lot of online Anglophone media, for every taste covering many different topics: recessions, ISIS, terrorism, migrants, and Syria.English Media RecapIt’s now time to summarize the different possibilities you can take to reinforce your knowledge of English:TVOnline magazines/newspapersOnline radio stationsAlternative media, such as social networksY ou could also find an English pen pal and communicate through Skype!And yes, English is the most spoken language in the business world; so make sure you start reading Anglophone media to be the best of the best!Try learning English through the wonderful language of Shakespeare.

How to Sing with More Confidence Than You Could Ever Imagine

How to Sing with More Confidence Than You Could Ever Imagine Sign up successful Focus on Your Message One trick that some professional singers use is to concentrate more on the message than the actual singing. With every song you sing, you should be trying to get across an idea or emotion to your audience. If you focus on the message more than how you sound or your technique during a performance, you will feel more confident. This is a great tip that can really make a difference! Learning how to sing with confidence is something that will come with time. You might always feel a twinge of stage fright when you first step on stage, but over time, youll learn how to suppress and control it. A confident and bold performer is much more fun to watch on stage so start working today to become the best you can be! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher  Photo  by InSapphoWeTrust

Learn How to Play Bass Guitar A Complete Beginners Guide

Learn How to Play Bass Guitar A Complete Beginners Guide Megan L. If you’ve chosen to learn how to play bass guitar for beginners, congrats! Learning to play any instrument can be a lifelong adventure bringing with it a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, as well as a ton of fun along the way! The bass guitar provides the low end, punch, drive, rhythm and groove in most musical genres. Along with the drummer, the bass player is the other member of the “rhythm section” in most bands. He or she plays an important role in every genre by giving live music a solid foundation. Learning how to play bass guitar for beginners requires dedication and practice, but its not a difficult instrument to learn how to play.   You can get a basic understanding and become functional relatively quickly with a little work. Mastering the instrument requires a lifetime of dedicated practice and study, so lets get started! How to Play Bass Guitar for Beginners How to Choose a Bass Guitar If you’re just getting started and aren’t sure if bass guitar is right for you, you’re going to want to buy a “starter” or student bass. Bass guitars can vary widely in price with student models priced under $200 dollars and professional models that can cost thousands. As with anything, to a certain extent you get what you pay for. Of course a $5000 vintage Fender is an amazing instrument, but the good news is that most student models today are perfect beginner instruments that will get you through the early phases of learning. When you begin your search, start by setting a budget and gaining an understanding of the basic parts of a bass guitar. Having an understanding of the parts of the bass and how it’s built will help you ask the right questions and make an informed decision. Here’s a quick overview of the basics: Neck: The neck of the bass guitar includes the headstock, fretboard and an  internal truss rod, which is how the neck is connected to  the instrument body. Headstock: The headstock is the wider part at the end of the neck where the tuning pegs are located. The tuning pegs adjust the string tension and are how you change the pitch to tune the instrument. Fretboard: The fretboard is a thin piece of  rosewood, ebony, or maple. Fretboards can vary widely in quality. The best fretboards are smooth and easy to move your fingers over. They are usually slightly arched from side to side and this arch is known as the radius. Frets: Embedded in the fretboard are thin metal strips called frets. The frets divide the neck into half step increments and determine where each note is played on the neck. While some basses are fretless, they require greater skill from the player and are best left to intermediate or advanced players. If youre learning how to play bass guitar for beginners, you will definitely want a fretted bass. Truss Rod: The truss rod connects the neck to the body and is used to keep the neck from twisting. Because bass strings are much thicker than guitar strings, they exert a lot of pressure on the neck. Adjusting the truss rod allows the neck to be straightened if it becomes bowed or twisted. It is also used to adjust the string height. Types of Bass Guitars for Beginners Bass guitars come in a number of variations including solid body and hollow body basses. Pickups can be either single coil or humbucker, and electronics can be either passive or active. Basses come with four, five, and even six strings. All of these variations (other than the number of strings) effect the tone of the bass and are not crucial to its playability. Smaller scale length basses are available that are perfect for younger players as they are a little smaller than a full sized instrument. The best option for choosing the right bass is to set your budget and then visit your local music store. Play the available options in your price range. The most important factor is making sure the instrument feels comfortable when it’s in your hands. As a beginner you’ll want to spend as much time as possible playing and practicing. As you progress in your studies, you may decide you want a better instrument. At that point it’s good to have more of an understanding of pickups and electronics as these will help shape your personal sound on the instrument. For now, just focus on finding an instrument in your price range that feels good under your fingers and comfortable in your lap. Most beginner basses have adequate electronics and four strings. Play a bunch of different instruments and choose the one that feels right for you! How to Tune a Bass Guitar for Beginners Tuning your bass can be tricky if you’re a beginner. The good news? The more you do it, the easier it will get. Tuning your instrument is crucial especially if you’re going to be playing with other musicians. It will not only make you sound better, it will help you with the learning process. The bass  is pitched exactly one octave lower than the guitar. The strings are tuned to the same four notes as the 4 lowest guitar strings: E, A, D, and G. Here  are a couple of methods  to help you get in tune and ready to play. If youre playing with a guitarist and they are in tune, you can have them play the four bottom strings. Use your ears and turn  the tuning pegs on your instrument  to match their pitch. If you have a piano handy you can ask them to play the tuning notes and match the pitch by turning your tuning pegs. Today, there are also a number of apps for your smartphone that will help you tune your instrument. Electronic tuners are available and make tuning a snap. Simply plug your instrument into the tuner and pluck a string, then turn your tuning pegs  until the arrow lines up with the correct note on the face of the tuner and your done. Go through all four strings. One great method to learn that requires no technology and is called the “5th Fret Method.” With this method you need to get one string in tune (preferably the low E) and then use  that string as a reference pitch. Even if you don’t have access to a keyboard or other tuning device, the 5th fret method will let you tune the instrument “to itself. Once you’ve tuned the low E string, press your finger on the 5th fret of the E string. This is the note “A”. Pluck the open A string and compare the two. Use the tuning pegs to match the pitch. Now that the A string is in tune, repeat the process to tune the D string. Fret the 5th fret on that A string, pluck the open D string and adjust the tuning pegs to match the pitch. Using the same process, tune the G string and youre ready to go! How to Read Bass Tabs Bass tablature, or bass tab, is a simple system of music notation to help you learn how to play bass guitar for beginners to advanced players. Tab is available through books, bass magazines and at various websites online. Learning how to play bass guitar using tabs is just a small part of learning the instrument but it’s a great way to start playing songs quickly. Bass tab is a system that shows the strings of the bass drawn horizontally, like this: This is standard bass tab for a four string bass.   The lowest (fattest) string is always at the bottom. In tab, notes are indicated as a fret number on a string. Most basses have between 20 and 24 frets so you may see fret numbers between 0 and 24. For example, you may see something that looks like this: In this example start by playing the 3rd fret on the E-string followed by the 2nd fret on the A-string, the 5th fret on the A-string and finally the 5th fret on the D-string. Measures are marked as in standard notation with a vertical bar line. Often rhythm is not indicated in bass tablature. All you get is the order and position of the notes. Rhythm may occasionally be marked with the count written under the fret numbers. It’s often best to listen to the song you’re  practicing  to get the rhythm of the piece. There’s really not too much to know about reading bass tab. Basically it’s just fret numbers on string lines. While it’s a great way for a beginner to start  playing quickly, the best method is to use tab as you begin to study standard musical notation and memorize the note names on the instrument. How to Practice Bass for Beginners Practice is the key to learning how to play bass guitar for beginners. How long should you practice? Practice as often as you can fit into your schedule. However, it’s best to establish a basic regimen in order to progress. Here are some tips to get you started: • Practice regularly. Preferably practice daily and from 30 minutes to as long as you can. • Find a time of day when you can practice without distractions and when you can concentrate. Some players get up early and practice for an hour before work, some practice after dinner. • Start with technique exercises. Run scales, play arpeggios and chords to get your fingers moving and your mind focused. • As a bass player, developing a strong sense of time is important. Always practice with a rhythm device whether it’s a metronome, a drum machine, or a play-along recording. • Start slowly. Focus on each note and as you gain fluidity and precision, slowly speed up the tempo. • Keep track of your progress with a practice log. Keep track of your routines, goals, exercises and difficult passages you need to work on. Learning to play any instrument is a challenge that can pay dividends for your entire lifetime. While you can teach yourself how  to play bass guitar for beginners, it’s a good idea to  study with a qualified teacher. They can help you avoid bad habits and will offer direction, inspiration and encouragement to get you through challenges that may arise during your studies. Congratulations, you made a great choice when you decided to learn how to play bass guitar! Best of luck on your musical journey! Photo by Sebastiaan ter Burg Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

How to Meditate

How to Meditate What Are the Best Daily Meditation Practices? ChaptersDaily Meditation: Take 5 Minutes for Yourself When You Wake Up or Go to BedDaily Meditation: Listen to Your BodyDaily Meditation: Listen to What’s Happening Around YouDaily Meditation: Mindful EatingDaily Meditation: Focus Your AttentionDaily Meditation: Use Your SensesDaily Meditation: Let Your Mind WanderDaily Meditation: SleepingDaily Meditation: WritingDaily Meditation Focus On What You’re Doing“Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body.” - Marcus Tullius CiceroThere are more and more things in our daily lives that stress us out and negatively influence our thoughts. With work, family, and money, we find it harder and harder to take a step back from our lives and start feeling increasingly stressed and anxious. This is where meditation can help.Regularly practising meditation allows us to improve our deep breathing, manage stress, recentre ourselves, and let go. 74% of adults in the UK have felt 'overwhelmed or unable to cope' at some point in th e past year. There’s never been a better time to practise meditation and relax.But first, you'll need to learn more about the meditation practice itself, the benefits of meditation, and how to meditate.So what is meditation?When you think of meditation, you might think of people sitting in a cross-legged position in complete silence. While you can meditate this way, meditation actually involves using a technique and focusing on certain things in order to make yourself calm, control your emotions, and free your mind of distraction.You'd be surprised at the benefits of meditation. In fact, once you learn to meditate, you'll get into the habit of sleeping better, gaining a deeper understanding and awareness of the world around you, control negative emotions and feelings such as anger and tension, and enjoy better harmony between your mind, body, and spirit.In this article, we're going to look at a variety of different ways to meditate. CarleyYoga Teacher 5.00 (5) £100/h1st lesson f ree!Discover all our tutors LynnYoga Teacher 4.89 (9) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GenYoga Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JulieYoga Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AliceYoga Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LauraYoga Teacher 5.00 (6) £70/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UndramYoga Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LottieYoga Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDaily Meditation: Take 5 Minutes for Yourself When You Wake Up or Go to BedIf you’ve decided to do daily meditation, this means that you’re aware of the potential benefits, would like to work on it, and manage depression or improve your mindfulness. All this can be done by concentrating for 5 minutes when you wake up or before you go to bed.Meditation isn't as complicate as you think. (Source: obpia30)Why not take some time for yourself by waking up peacefully or going to bed feeling relaxed?Li e or sit down and focus on a single thought without letting other thoughts distract you. If you can’t manage this, don’t worry. You just have to go back to that initial thought and focus on it again.This can help you over the course of five minutes to become aware of small everyday moments. Simple and effective relaxation techniques can make you feel happier, help you to breathe, and give you a better understanding of your own body.Daily Meditation: Listen to Your BodyGuided meditation occurs when you listen to your body, mind, your thoughts, feelings, desires, etc. Happiness comes from harmony between your mind, body, and spirit.For example, if you do sport early in the morning, think about whether you feel happier having done the exercise or deciding to stay in bed for another two hours instead. Meditation is about being the moment and enjoying every single moment of inner peace.The simple act of focusing on your body is hugely beneficial to your physical, mental, and spiritua l wellbeing.Daily Meditation: Listen to What’s Happening Around YouWhile you may think yoga is a solitary and self-centred pursuit, you also need to be aware of the world around you. Imagine that you’re alone in your room and there isn’t a single noise in the whole house. Proper meditation requires you to be aware of what’s happening in the street as well.In just a few days, you'll realise that you can practise yoga anywhere. (Source: leninscape)Doing this every day allows you to be mindful of what’s happening in the present moment by listening to the sounds of the birds, cars, and the lives going on around you. By working on your concentration, you’ll start seeing results.Don't forget to also work on your alignment!Daily Meditation: Mindful EatingWhether you think about it or not, we tend to eat several times a day. This is why eating is actually an important part of mindfulness for both beginners and experts.Being aware of what you're eating while you're eating it is a n important part of meditating. (Source: RitaE)What’s better than eating and meditating?You need to be aware of what you eat and what you’re putting into your body.  The taste of green beans, the sourness of a lemon, the water in a melon, there are plenty of sensations to be aware of when you eat mindfully. You can hone your concentration and discover more about mindfulness meditation.Check out these essential yoga asanas! CarleyYoga Teacher 5.00 (5) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LynnYoga Teacher 4.89 (9) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GenYoga Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JulieYoga Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AliceYoga Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LauraYoga Teacher 5.00 (6) £70/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors UndramYoga Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LottieYoga Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDaily Meditation: Focus Your AttentionThere are easier exercises than this to do when you’re meditating. However, this is something you can do at any point throughout the day. You need to work on your concentration and be mindful of the present. Imagine an imaginary finger pressing into a certain part of your body.Imagine the finger moving from your nose to your shoulder blades, around your feet, all while applying a small amount of pressure. The goal is to feel this finger despite it not existing. This can be tricky to do but meditation can allow you to achieve this.Put simply, you're becoming more aware of every part of your body, even parts that you probably don't even think about.Daily Meditation: Use Your SensesJust thinking about what we’re feeling at any given moment is a meditative act in itself. A smell, a touch, the inside of your pocket, a taste, even if you’re not eating anything.What am I feeling at this exact moment?This is what meditation is all about: knowing what you’re thinking an d feeling at any given moment and who we are at that time. We need to be aware of what’s going on in the present.Daily Meditation: Let Your Mind WanderIf there’s one thing that meditation allows, it’s thinking. Working on your concentration also allows your mind to wander and follow a stream of consciousness and think about many things.Being aware of your environment is meditation in itself, an action that allows us to relax. Just like Buddhist monks!Daily Meditation: SleepingAlong with eating, sleeping is one of the most everyday things you can do. Sleeping can also be a meditative act because our mind needs rest to process and digest all the information we’ve taken on board throughout the day.Sleep is an important part of meditation if you do it right. (Source: Free-Photos)This task allows us to focus on a single idea, even if we do so subconsciously. This is almost like Zen meditation but we won’t benefit from it directly because we’re asleep!Both when you go to bed a nd when you wake up, you can also use some of the other meditation techniques we mentioned earlier, too.Daily Meditation: WritingOf all the things we do almost every day, writing is another thing we can do as part of our meditation.Who doesn’t write something almost every day?We’re not talking about writing a novel or a memoir but rather writing something down to work on our concentration.A shopping list could be an easy way to focus your attention. Focus on what you have to buy, what you want to buy, and forget about everything else. That’s what meditation is all about: the here and now, making the most of each moment, and enjoying the benefits.Daily Meditation Focus On What You’re DoingFinally, the last tip for meditating is arguably the simplest thing you can do, focus on what you’re doing. We’ve been talking a lot of about concentration and focus. You can focus at any given moment of the day and concentrate on what you’re currently doing.At work, think about the se nsations you’re feeling as you’re typing away at your keyboard. When you make yourself a cup of coffee, think about the warm feeling emanating from the cup into your fingers. You can do this with any humdrum daily activity that you do. Meditation isn’t that complicated, after all.Thanks to these ten tips, you can meditate every day, regardless of your experience meditating, and start living in the here and now. Get ready for mindfulness meditation!If you need help with mindfulness exercises or mindfulness-based stress reduction, you should consider getting mindfulness training from a tutor or instructor on Superprof. You can search for both online tutors and face-to-face tutors.Online tutors provide instruction over webcam using programmes like Skype. With fewer expenses, they tend to be cheaper than other tutors. However, a one-on-one tutor tends to provide more effective instruction for physical disciplines like meditation and yoga near me, for example.If you're on a budget, you can always get a few friends together to split the cost of private tutorials!

Are You An Introvert Heres How to Stand Out at Work - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Are You An Introvert Here’s How to Stand Out at Work - Introvert Whisperer Are You An Introvert? Here’s How to Stand Out at Work Introverts may initially be seen as shy individuals who are intimidated by those around them, but this is far from the truth. These individuals typically have amazing strengths that can help them become invaluable members of any work team. For example, they are usually independent, detail-oriented workers who are amazing listeners. They are also hard and trustworthy employees. However, to shine at work, you must take wise steps that play to your strengths. Use Downtime to Your Advantage Introverts tend to thrive in quieter situations rather than in fast-paced or noisy environments. While you cannot always control your work environment, you can find smart ways to take advantage of quieter times at your office to improve your focus throughout the day. Consider coming in early to start before your coworkers arrive or staying late occasionally. You could also take your lunch break at a different time from your coworkers. Even when your environment is hectic, you can turn down the volume with noise-canceling headphones or decrease interruptions by turning off notifications on your computer or smartphone. Set Up One-on-One Meetings It may be difficult for you to stand out in a crowd or get your voice heard in a group meeting. Those with more extroverted natures tend to rule group settings because they are unafraid to interrupt. However, you will shine in one-on-one meetings that give you a better chance to project your thoughts to a manager or supervisor. Your manager may be unaware of just what you can offer your team. By meeting on your own with him, you can show him that you also have great ideas and that you can add great value to the team. Other benefits of one-on-one meetings for introverts include improved relationships with management and improved productivity thanks to personalized feedback on fresh ideas and daily work. Go for Individual Projects Along with individualized meetings, you can also thrive at work by focusing on individual projects whenever possible. Working in a group can be difficult if you struggle to make your ideas known. Ask your manager for projects that require only one worker. Not only will you be able to focus more on the details of the task at hand and improve your confidence at work, but also you will be able to impress your manager and make a name for yourself without any discomfort. Leverage Your Strengths As mentioned above, introverts may not have bubbly personalities, but they have an incredible list of strengths that can help them survive and thrive on the job. They can be highly successful and productive under pressure. When allowed to work on their own, they find it easy to concentrate on the task at hand and are always focused on deadlines and details. Although they may not be highly verbal, they have great listening skills. This helps them be perceived as empathetic people who are in touch with their feelings. By focusing on these and other positive characteristics you have, such as thoughtfulness, contentment, and self-sufficiency, you can stand out to your boss by leading those around you with your actions rather than with your words. Whenever possible, you can also use team building activities to develop respect and trust among people with different personality traits. Whenever your office participates in team-building and bonding activities, participate to the best of your ability. It’s a good chance to get to know people outside the pressures of work. Be a Good Listener There is a time and a place for talking around the water-cooler or spitballing new ideas with coworkers. But, there is a greater need for good listeners in the workplace who allow individuals to be heard without having to talk over anyone. This is where introverts shine. To become an even better listener, always maintain good eye contact, focus on the conversation rather than on other tasks, clarify what the individual is saying, and ask thoughtful questions when appropriate. Speak Up About Your Passion You should not feel pressured to speak up in every circumstance. However, you should leverage your opportunities carefully, speaking up when there is something you are particularly passionate about. When you are excited about a topic, you will be able to speak about it confidently even in a group setting. Not only can you impact your coworkers, but also you can impress your supervisor or manager and build a reputation as being a knowledgeable and valuable employee who uses his words wisely. Choose the Right Role You know yourself better than anyone else ever could, and you know which types of environments you thrive in versus those that fill you with trepidation. Choose a job that fits your personality. If you are not sure what that could be, take an aptitude test or a personality test that will make career suggestions based on the findings. In addition, consider how your job will change over the years. You may even want to consider your hobbies to determine potential careers. No matter what job you land in, the importance of employee appreciation for all roles cannot be stressed enough because all employees provide incredible value for any company. Find a job where your efforts will be appreciated, despite your quieter and more reserved nature. Embrace Your Strengths as an Introvert No matter what job you are currently at, always remember that you are a valuable resource and that any company should be proud to have you as a part of their team. While you may not be as outgoing as your extroverted coworkers are, you have strength, resilience, and focus that will help you shine in any career. Author bio: Josh is the co-founder and CEO of  Squibler.  Hes written five books and thousands of blog posts. Forbes noted him as one of 12 Innovative Founders To Watch And Learn From. Go to top Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today!   Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Hiring a Private Tutor Ask the Right Questions! - Private Tutoring

Hiring a Private Tutor Ask the Right Questions! BobbiM May 20, 2015 If you are considering hiring a private tutor for your child or if you need one, do not think that you are alone.  According to Dr. Sandi Ayaz, executive director of the National Tutoring Association, private tutoring in the U.S. alone has “exploded tenfold” over the past eight years. That is a tremendous growth increase!  The reasons for looking into private tutors are almost as many as there are kids.  Some parents hire tutors to help their children overcome academic obstacles, others contract with tutors to encourage and challenge their children in ways that might not be possible in a classroom setting, and still others are looking for tutors to fill in gaps or add to the knowledge their kids are getting in the classroom. Whatever the objective of the tutoring may be, it’s important for parents and students to take the time to find and hire a tutor who will work well with the students  learning style and personality.  Here are some great questions to help make sure that that you find a tutor that is right for you: Questions to Ask Private Tutors Before Starting:  1. What is your teaching style? Students  learn in a variety of styles and at different paces, which is why it’s impossible for teachers in schools  to structure their classroom lessons to match each individual student’s preferred learning style. The right private tutor, however, can adapt lessons to cater to your child’s strengths whether he is an auditory learner (learns best by listening), visual learner (learns best through sight) or a kinesthetic learner (learns best through experience). Before you hire a tutor, make sure to find out if he can structure lessons in a format that works with  your child’s preferred learning style.  And if you dont know your childs learning style, check in with his teachers and current school for an assessment or update on that information.  It will be a huge help for both you and any tutor you finally work with. 2. What is your tutoring plan for working with  my child? While this is a pretty open ended question and is difficult for someone who has not yet met your child or even seen examples of their  school work, the response will reveal the tutor’s thought process for diagnosing your child’s needs and creating a plan to achieve the desired results. The right tutor will have a strategy, and may even have specific methods, for identifying problem areas and understanding the child’s learning behavior. An effective tutor recognizes the importance of working with the student (and in some cases, the parents) to establish performance improvement goals that are both measurable and attainable.  Bottom line open ended questions like this show the tutors comfort level and confidence with respect to their ability to work with your child.  Finding that out early on is critical. 3. Why do you tutor? Successful tutoring is really about developing  a productive learning relationship between any private tutor and their students. Those tutors who are most effective are passionate about teaching and are able to derive value from seeing their students succeed. While many tutors provide lessons and tutoring as a primary or supplemental source of income, the ideal tutor to find will take a vested interest in your child’s progress and have the patience and willingness to do whatever it takes to help your child succeed.  And when you find a tutor like that, you will recognize the difference and the student will also notice the results are measurable as well. 4. Do you have any private tutoring references, or have you worked with students in a similar situation as my child? Ideally you would find a tutor that is able to provide references and referrals for you to contact.  But they are hard to come by for several reasons.  Not the least of which is that some students or families would prefer to keep their tutoring requirements private.  Thats where an online tutoring source like PrivateTutoringAtHome.com  compile lesson ratings and written reviews from actual students who have previously worked with tutors. That allows you to read third-party reviews from parents and students who have worked with a tutor.  It makes it much easier for you to determine what you can expect from a tutor in terms of subject proficiency and personality.  And if you need a tutor, you dont want to waste time on someone that doesnt know the material you need to learn or has a different teaching style than will work for your child.  If you choose to hire a tutor on your own rather than through a reputable marketplace, you still want to make sure  to ask for references.  Do realize that the reference you receive that way may not be a completely impartial source. 5. How can you help my child become an independent learner? The most effective and valuable tutoring relationships will help the student become a more engaged, independent learner.  After all, isnt that what we would all want for our kids?  Memorizing and mastering very specific topics or skills may yield some results, but it is ultimately a short-term solution to the student’s broader educational needs. While certain lessons may focus on a particularly troublesome topic, learning to understand and appreciate the learning process, theory and logic behind concepts will help your child overcome subsequent obstacles, avoid future frustration and flourish as a student.  Looking for your private tutors via our network which includes more than 75,000 active private tutors nationwide in subjects that range from math and science to test preparation and music is sure to offer you a wide range of tutors to help in whatever subject and via any learning style that you may be looking for. So before you throw in the towel or continue to plow on alone, why not check out some of the private tutors at home that are available today?  You will be amazed at the results that you get!  And dont forget to let us know how you do in the comments below. If you enjoyed this post, please share it on Twitter or Facebook, stumble it on Stumbleupon or pin it to Pinterest!