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With the right approach, though, Sunday’s can be days of rejuvenation—a chance to recharge our batteries—and to set ourselves up for a fantastic week. It is just a matter of the way you look at Sundays. Sunday’s give me a chance to take stock of how my week has gone and decide what I want to achieve the following week. Each Sunday allows me to step back from the everyday grind and to measure my progress against the plan I had for the week and to reset that plan to make the next week even better....

Why it happens? Shingles is a hidden virus lurking onto the body nerve cells from Chicken Pox. This Herpes Zoster virus reappears at some stage in adulthood should you have encountered Chicken Pox in childhood phases. Even just a mild unnoticed case of chicken pox. Herpes Zoster is a French, and Latin originated, term referring to girdle or belt. The blisters on shingles wrap around the trunk of the body. How and why the virus suddenly spurts out again after years in hiding, no one really knows....

Unfortunately, some parents go beyond the occasional mistake and veer into the toxic category. Regardless of whether or not a parent is purposefully being toxic, there are several behaviors that can cause so much emotional and mental damage to a child that it ends up greatly affecting them even after they have grown up. If you experienced any of the following situations as a child, the odds are high that one or both of your parents were at least slightly toxic....

Efficiency is the ability to complete a task with little to no waste, effort, or energy.[1] Productivity is a measure of the efficiency of a person. We often assume that productivity means getting more things done each day—wrong. Productivity is getting important things done consistently. No matter what you are working on, there are only a few things that are truly important. Being productive is about maintaining a steady, average speed on a few things, not maximum speed on everything....

However, the most difficult question to answer would be how to identify your talents? The hustle and bustle of life keep us so occupied that we often forget to sit back and reflect on ourselves. But when life brings you to your knees, that is when you start losing confidence . You need to develop courage and discover your talent during such times. There are various ways you can use to discover your talent....

Free yourself from the quicksand by doing the following. 1. Acknowledge that Houston, we do have a problem. If you are in debt, you have a problem. The degree to which the problem is manageable depends on whether you are in planned, deliberate debt, such as student loans or the purchase of a specific type of vehicle for work; or in chaotic debt, such as the kind that results from taking too many pretty dates out for expensive drinks you can’t afford....

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Building muscle isn’t rocket science. All it takes is repeatedly doing the things that are proven in the lab and gym to work. If you want to dedicate yourself to building muscle mass over time, be patient, start with some bodybuilding basics, and move forward from there. Here are 15 of the best bodybuilding tips for beginners that are not only for the body, but also for the mind....

1. They procrastinate Unsuccessful people put off projects and tasks until they are ready or all factors seem perfect for them to act on a task. Importantly, to be successful means not waiting but taking charge of a task or a situation as quick as possible. Successful people don’t wait, they act immediately. 2. They are not resolute Unsuccessful people give up when faced with challenges or obstacles. Fighting to the finish line seems so daunting and they rather settle for a secure or comfortable position....

I’ll take mine in bed, thanks. 1. Red Velvet Pancakes You may put on some weight just by looking at the recipe, but I can assure you that it’s worth it. What better way to start letting yourself go once securing your valentine? 2. Pink Waffles I’m really not much of a pink girl, but these are over the top enough for me to approve. Plus, I happen to one of those weirdos that rather likes things being sweetened and colored by beetroot juice....

To help you get your road trip engine running, Car Dealer Reviews has compiled a list of the most epic road trips on Earth! From South Africa and New Zealand, to Norway and Canada, here are 15 breathtaking and epic routes around the world! Epic Road Trips | Car Dealer Reviews Featured photo credit: Picjumbo via picjumbo.com

Check out some of these toddler recipes that will help you to maintain your sanity whilst keeping the kids happy and healthy. 1. Healthy Banana Pancakes Recipe Source What child doesn’t love the word ‘pancakes?’ This delicious recipe contains a mere four ingredients, which makes it super easy and fast. As an added bonus, there isn’t a speck of flour required. 2. Frozen Yogurt Covered Strawberries Recipe Source The effort required for this recipe is basically zero, which means I’m totally going to make them just for myself....

We are only human. Much of the conflict in the Harry Potter series centers around greed and ego. The only way to overcome these problems is to see ourselves as fallible, and accept that sometimes we are wrong. The Harry Potter series consistently reminds us to look at our own faults before tearing down others. You can move on from loss. Another theme in the Harry Potter series is unexpected loss....

Instant access to blogs, websites, and forums provide multitudes of answers and “expert opinions,” which can either be helpful or contradicting and overwhelming. Books are still a valuable resource when it comes to parenting. Just because information is printed in a book does not mean it is infallible. However, it is much easier to find reliable reviews and criticisms of published works from reputable sources than of websites or blogs....

We all seem to be happy and loving people. Of course our relationships are far from perfect, but somehow we all have decided to make this journey with our significant other, for better or worse.Here are 15 relationship lessons we practice to keep our relationships healthy, happy, and loving. 1. Genuinely like each other. You have to like the person you are with because to be honest, the intense “in-love” feelings may not always be there....

1. Take advantage of the freelance workforce A recent study predicts 40% of the U.S.’s workforce will go freelance by 2020. Why not start taking advantage of a temporary team from day one and avoid paying huge overheads and adding up costs like sick leaves, training, vacations, insurance, and so on? Having a flexible team working on a per-project/task basis will significantly reduce your business operating costs, improve overall key performance indicators, and will allow you to focus on more important tasks while minor things are getting solved by your dedicated virtual assistant....

If you love an addict, you feel as if your life is fading away. You are unable to sleep, eat, work, socialize, or maintain friendships. Nights are spent staring into darkness. Your imagination conjures up scenes of your addict lying in the street, hoping and praying that someone is sober enough to get her (or him) home safely. You are powerless, frustrated, and losing your own life as your loved one spirals deeper and deeper into addiction....

1. Pregnancy is when the privacy invasion really begins. When you’re pregnant, people want to talk to you about it…all the time. And if you run into other mothers? Then it’s almost guaranteed they’ll share details about things you’d never discuss with someone you barely know – like bowel movements, graphic labor stories and even more graphic breastfeeding trials and tribulations. Not to mention the awkwardness we feel about our bodies acting as a vessel for the next nine months....

Think of this as a time machine to step back from the present and travel back for a moment to our so called glory days. 1. First Day Freshman Year Maybe your parents didn’t take pictures and cry like they did for kindergarten, but the first day of high school was a big deal. At the time it seemed like the most important thing you’ve ever done. The goal was simple....

1. They don’t care for amassing material possessions. Sure, owning luxury cars, mansions and a load of cash in the bank is nice. But, these things don’t guarantee happiness and success. Truly happy people are more interested in using their resources to add value in people’s lives and living a decent, modest life. If the money keeps coming, they are happy. If they money doesn’t come, they are still happy and content....