Admit it, you feel good when other people think you’re nice. Maybe you were complimented by a stranger saying that you had a nice outfit. You felt good about yourself and you were happy for the rest of the day. We all like to feel liked, whether by a stranger or a loved one. It … Read more
When it comes to productivity and time management, you’ve no doubt seen (and maybe) used some of the countless apps and tech tricks that are designed specifically to help with these life skills. Many people put all their faith in these external tools and techniques because the apps and tips are easily found on the … Read more
Habits are the little things we do repeatedly, often subconsciously. They end up shaping our lives. Day after day, they make us who we are. Eat healthy and you get slim, exercise and you get fit, read and you get smart, etc. “Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become … Read more
Motivation is difficult to maintain with the enormous amount of distractions that we encounter every day. We want to stay productive, but that can be impossible to do if we can’t maintain our focus. Luckily, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to organizational apps. Applications such as the Hourstracker can help us to … Read more
Change your mindset, change your life, and it can be achieved within a minute. 59 Seconds introduces a range of psychology hacks you can easily adapt to improve yourself in all sorts of ways. 59 Seconds Author: Richard Wiseman Publisher: Anchor; 11/28/10 edition (December 28, 2010) Language: English How long to read? 4 hour 45 minutes … Read more
Knowing what to say when a friend shares sad news with you is one of the most challenging things in a friendship. You may not know what to do no matter how close you are with this friend. When someone you care about is hurting, it’s natural to want them to feel better. If you’ve … Read more
Think about these two situations: in the first one, a man takes out his wallet. It’s old, frayed, held together with a rubber brand, and bursting with receipts. In the second one, the same man takes out a wallet but it’s sleek, black, slim, and looks both stylish and expensive. Even though it’s the same … Read more
Whenever you host a party, you have to take care of a LOT of little details. You want to make sure that your guests are having fun. Whether your guest count is 5 or 50, the problems are always the same. What do I serve to eat? What will we do? How can we entertain … Read more
Over the years you’ve developed a fair few friendships. While some are quite obviously close and fulfilling, there are some that you know deep down aren’t serving you anymore. You may struggle to find much in common to talk about or you may have noticed you both have developed different values, mindsets, or interests. Perhaps … Read more
Whether you’re trying to see different parts of the world, visit family, or work, many rely on air travel to get where you want to go. Airfare can make or break plans, but it’s not always easy to stay updated on the best deals during your travel window. When you’re trying to go somewhere, you … Read more
It happens to the best of us. We are hit with that surge of late-night ambition. We decide to delve into the time consuming process that is not only washing and conditioning our hair, but drying and sometimes even styling it thereafter. It seemed like a great idea. But now you’re out of the shower … Read more
The strongest relationships are the ones in which both partners can be themselves. Intending to change the other person or dramatically changing yourself to fit someone else’s ideals dooms couples to failure. When two people have beliefs or habits that differ too much, it creates friction. For example, if one partner is devoutly religious and … Read more
As you may know, hiring a personal trainer is expensive. And while gyms have their place, finding time to regularly visit one can be a problem for many people. The above factors lead many people to pursue home workouts. But often these programs aren’t properly matched to the individual’s personal goals and limits. They can … Read more
Over 2 million blog posts go live on the internet each day, and countless articles and social media posts vie for readers’ attention. If you spend enough time on the internet, it’s not hard to see that many bloggers use similar stock photos. Stock photos can be an incredible resource for the blogger who doesn’t … Read more
We’ve all been faced with challenges and difficult choices. It can be tempting to agonize over the best response or obsess over a solution, but even with your best effort, you may not be able decide what to do. The more you think about your problem, the more difficult it becomes to get the answer. … Read more