Here are 8 reasons to love people who watch TV dramas. 1. They have more empathy, according to research. A research study found that people who watched dramas scored higher on a test measuring empathy and social intelligence than people who watched documentaries. The results showed that “participants who viewed a TV drama performed significantly higher on the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, which essentially measures social intelligence....

They have more time How sleep affects your productivity can be argued. However less sleep offers you more time to tackle challenges and solve problems. Such extra time you have on your hands can help you to achieve something worthwhile. Since it is attributed that many great people could sleep less and achieve so much within a lifetime the idea of sleeping less is not so much of a bad idea after all....

This is quite unsettling for anyone who is taken unaware by a thyroid disorder, as it can lead to some serious health complications, such as weight loss or weight gain, infertility, mood changes, etc. If you’re a female aged 35 or above, you have greater risk of acquiring the disorder. What’s more, an underactive thyroid in children can be life-threatening. That all sounds like bad news, but a thyroid problem does have solutions once you know what’s going on....

1. They help purify air Houseplants make the best natural air purifiers. They have the ability to cleanse the air from toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and benzene which are usually found in paint, cigarettes, vinyl and solvents. Plants can also raise the air’s humidity by releasing water as moisture vapor – this can protect us from getting respiratory problems, dry coughs and sore throat. The following are some of the best indoor plants that make the best air purifiers:...

Unfortunately, the excitement over my new insight wore off quickly and was replaced with worry: Does that mean I suck at networking? How can I ever be successful if I’m not a people person? Will all my friends abandon me if I embrace my introvert personality? If you’re an introvert like me, you probably feel bad about yourself quite often, because you think your personality is holding you back in life....

The younger sister posted their sad announcement on Facebook along with a photo of her dad titled, “My dad’s first and last selfie.” They are profoundly bereaved and completely bewildered. He was both loved and loving. Since they saw no warning signs, their minds are consumed with trying to seek answers to their many questions. The reaction to her post has been of course voluminous. Within minutes she began receiving condolence messages from friends, neighbors, and colleagues....

1. Lay the foundations of agreement. In any conflict, a potential resolution is built on the foundations of agreement. These are, essentially, the fundamental points on which warring factions agree, and they will often underpin any eventual compromise or settlement. They also ease the subsequent process of resolving an existing dispute, as each individual understands that they share at least some common ground with their rivals. 2. Understand that resolution is for the good of everyone concerned in the dispute....

If you are planning to leave your current home, don’t wait until the last minute. Remember that moving can be one of the biggest household tasks and it can be extremely overwhelming if you don’t organize your stuff and set a plan. So, to avoid confusion and difficulties on the big day, here are the 7 quick tips that one should keep in mind while moving to the new place:...

Don’t let that happen to you! With a little preparation, you can have the perfect vacation you’ve always wanted. Read these 7 tips to get started planning your relaxation destination today! Tip #1: Location Okay, the first step is choosing the location of your family vacation. To do this, take the following into consideration: Budget: How far you can go and how long you can stay all depend on your budget....

I recently sat down to speak with Ffx Academy founder, Patrick Kenney about ways people can apply risk management in their personal lives. So, this is what I learned and what I want to pass on to you: 1. You should surround yourself with the proper individuals Surrounding yourself with people you can trust puts you in a place where risk becomes minimal. It puts you in a place where you have some control instead of no control....

But what really is mindfulness? And how to be mindful? You’ll find out more about mindfulness in this article. What Is Mindfulness? According to the well-known meditation app, Headspace, mindfulness can be thought of as present moment awareness in whatever we’re doing. It’s a practice of being aware of our thoughts and feelings as they come up, without judgement, criticism, or attachment.[2] In fact, much research has been done on this topic, which sparked the creation of a questionnaire to test where people land in their mindfulness journey....

I always have a list of things to do from here to Neptune, or maybe just as far as Mars but either way it’s pretty long. – Gandhi Yesterday I didn’t want to do any of it I wanted to go slow. I wanted to be like the people I see collecting their children from school who have time to do their housework and bring their children to the park....

1. Wedding Invitations Even before the wedding, you can make people take notice of the upcoming date by sending unique save-the-date and wedding invitations. These can be personalized so that they celebrate something special about you as a couple. Etsy is a great place to look for a designer or for a DIY approach. Browse Pinterest for additional inspiration. 2. Choice of Venue Whereas the choice of venue used to be a church or registry office by default, the world is now your oyster when it comes to choosing a venue for your wedding....

1. Cutback caffeine. Caffeine is one of the biggest causes of being unable to fall asleep. It also lowers the quality of sleep. My new year’s resolution this year was to cut out caffeine entirely. Save for the rare cup of coffee I have… and I’ve slept so much better for it. You wouldn’t believe the difference it makes. Without caffeine pumping through my veins, I feel like I’ve slept twice as long as I actually have....

If I were to be 100% honest, probably the most valuable skill I learned in college was how to talk to girls (certainly a vital skill for happiness and success, but not what I was there to learn). The economics classes? Nope, mostly academic mumbo-jumbo that is entirely useless to all but a handful of policy makers. The computer science classes? Hmm, maybe about 10% of that I’ve used, but it’s nothing I couldn’t have picked up with a couple good books, which I routinely do now....

You can talk with sales representatives at brick-and-mortar stores, but they might steer you in the direction of the costliest item to pad their commission or they might confuse you more by the jargon they use. You can search for information on the Internet, but that could incorrect. Here are some points to consider when buying headsets. 1. Call Quality Headsets can sound great in the ear but transmit with a computerized version of your voice to the listener....

In my role as editor at FreelanceSwitch, something I see a lot is freelancers interested in taking their business a step further – trading in their status as a freelancer and sole trader in order to start a company or firm in their profession. I also personally know of a lot of people who have never been freelancers, but were just recently professionals in the corporate world and are now looking to run their own businesses because they don’t have a job anymore....

1. Rock Monster Magnets Colorful magnets made from pebbles can really brighten up your kitchen appliances. Use moderate-sized river rocks or beach stones — 3 to 5 cm in diameter should be a good size. Any bigger and you’ll need stronger magnets. Select the smoothest stones with light colors as they will be easier to paint on. 2. Cupcake Paper Flowers Cupcake liners are used for making these pretty and colorful flowers....

Is there a possibility to know which one of these landlords understands the use of their property and its depreciation value with age? Well, I don’t think it’s worth the stress finding out which landlord is understanding or which is not. So, if you desire to have your tenancy deposit refunded, there is need to return the property in the best way possible as it was let out and just in case, get some evidence....