While we should all embrace our negative emotions instead of neglecting them, don’t let your sadness linger. If you want to live a happier life, take notes of what unhappy people do so you know what to avoid. 1. They seek approval from others. Unhappy people look for happiness in the wrong places. They spend their time focusing on what others think of them, when they should focus on themselves....

So, does less=more or not? It depends on who you ask and what you mean. Some people get borderline angry when they hear that phrase. To them, it feels unrealistic, naive, and just plain untrue. I can relate. Unrealistic idealism can be frustrating. I, personally, like the phrase. But that’s because of how I define it. You can read my thoughts on What We Mean When We Say “Less is More” here....

Is it just natural talent? Perhaps. I’ve always had a knack for understanding concepts and learning new ideas. But I also believe the way I learned the information played a role. Instead of cramming last minute or memorizing details, I try to organize information in a way that makes it easier to recall. This strategy of organization I label holistic learning. Holistic learning is simply the process of organizing information into webs, that interconnect ideas....

Here are a few ideas that you can do to make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one: 1. Put Together a “Date in a Box” 2. Sponsor an Animal 3. Make Chocolate “Sushi” Together 4. Name a Star After Your Sweetheart 5. Have a Midnight Picnic 6. Make some Hair Jewellery 7. Take a Dance Class Together 8. Grow a Tree to Plant in the Spring 9. Have a Marathon of the Worst “Romantic” Films Ever 10....

Persuasion can be called many things: coaxing, coercion, the art of letting other people have your way. So I started; asking Kerry about herself, flirting with her. Finally, we had clearly won over the Librarian. We swayed all staff encountered, allowing us access to the lake, ranch, secret pathways and trails and ending when we coaxed a ranch-hand to give us feed for the llamas, swans, ducks, goats and sheep....

As someone who has a hard time staying productive, I find this chart incredibly useful, especially the part about doing the hardest task first, which I don’t usually do on my to-do lists -although I’m great at knocking off the small tasks and batching things, so at least I’m not starting from the ground up here.

The survey, which canvassed the opinion of more than 15,000 respondents across a total of 15 global markets, suggested that the average citizen will have spent his state and occupational pension capital just 14 years into retirement. With the average international retirement length now 18 years, the failure to save can have significant implications for an entire generation of citizens. This problem can be overcome, although it requires individuals to adopt a proactive approach and consider alternative methods of generating and saving income....

Would you describe your life with your significant other as a routine? Nothing is more boring than monotony. Here’s five easy ways to give your relationship a little OOMPH! 1. Make time for each other. Absence is rumored to make the heart grow fonder, but that doesn’t mean your relationship can thrive without any time devoted to it. Life gets busy, especially if you have kids/school/a job/a second job and OMG, ALL THE THINGS; but your relationship is a priority no matter how full your plate may be....

1. Take Time for You Take some time to do something you have been wanting to do, even if it’s just to read a new book. You may not have had the time to do it before, but the holidays are a great time to recharge and do something that will make you happy, and take one more thing off your personal list of things that you have always wanted to do....

Some of the most common risks are because of unattended computers, weak passwords, and poor information management practices. Hackers look for the weakest target and tunnel into a business from easy sources, like tablets or cell phones.Using smart encryption software can remediate this threat and vulnerability, making it difficult for competitors or rookie hackers to penetrate your device. However, software alone is not enough to prevent Macs from being hacked....

The Study The study conducted by the University of Virginia followed 184 students, about 20% of which were classified as “risk-taking, socially precocious cool kids” for a decade, from the ages of 13 to 23. The study focused on teens who “sought out friends who were physically attractive; their romances were more numerous, emotionally intense and sexually exploring than those of their peers; and they dabbled in minor delinquency — skipping school, sneaking into movies, vandalism....

New research has shown that you have only less than 9 seconds to grab the a potential employer’s attention.[1] A resume is the employer’s window to a candidate’s profile. Your resume represents you. Sure, it might be just a document with all your key skills and qualifications, but it’s also your identity in that office before they have seen you. Your resume matters as much as your performance in the interview...

Well, marriage counseling might prevent the divorce and get your relationship on track once again. According to the numbers, marriage counseling helps 7 in 10 couples[2] find their happiness again. The counselor is not going to tell you what to do and how to do, but they will provide you with all the tools needed to fix your relationship. Marriage counselors simply allow the couple to explore their relationship from a new perspective, giving them the opportunity they needed to sort out their issues....

1. You will have someone who has a great sense of humor We are not meant to take life too seriously. Because we are not perfect and can never get everything totally accurate. A funny lady will make you realize the humor in your mistakes and weaknesses. And they don’t just make you realize these flaws, they make great jokes out of them. 2. You will be surprised and caught off guard every now and then Who doesn’t love surprises?...

Here is a list of things that people with flawless skin do differently. They Eat Healthy They ensure that they have a healthy balanced meal at all times. Anything that has to do with your body’s health will start from what is ingested. We are what we eat! People who have flawless skin practice healthy eating. This involves taking natural foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and avoiding processed foods....

You probably do need to change one or more things about your current outlook or perspective on life to be happier. But you don’t need to give up every part of your routine in order to be happy. Here are 11 things you can cross off your things-to-give-up-to-be-happier list: 1. Your job While you may think that storming out of your office with a big “F you!” to your boss is a blissful dream that will surely lead to a happier life, you’d be mistaken....

1. Acceptance Instead of resisting what life throws at you and feeling sorry for yourself with statements like “Why me?” and “It’s so unfair”, it pays to accept what has happened. This doesn’t mean you have to become passive and give up though. When you accept the situation and stop wasting energy on “why” you can begin to deal with finding solutions. Acceptance can minimize stress and frees up positive energy for finding resolution and looking forwards instead of staying stuck in the past that cannot be undone....

These life-hacks will help you in accomplishing your daily tasks more efficiently. They will assist you in staying organized and easily find the everyday items that tend to get misplaced. Some of these are perfect life hacks for parents. It is not easy to keep an organized home especially when small kids are running around. 1. Kitchen Lid Racks: Kitchen lid racks are pretty useful. If keeping your clutches organized is a problem for you then use these racks to keep them organized....

Every one of us want to boost our confidence, but few of us know where to start. The key is to start small. So here are 15 small actions you can take to boost your confidence today. 1. List 3 things you’re grateful for Most of our unhappiness sprouts from anger, fear, and disappointment. If we can shift our focus for a moment to the things we’re grateful for in our lives, these feelings start to fade away....

When it comes to some of the foods that keep you awake, you’d be surprised to find that certain vegetables can cause your tossing and turning. I have made a list of 12 such foods that can keep you awake at night, so you know to avoid them if you aren’t trying to stay awake too long. Let’s dive in. 12 Foods That Can Keep You Awake At Night 1....