1. To be engaged in conversation You are never really present when your mind is anticipating the vibration or ping of an expected text message. Good conversation is found when two people are invested in the moment, devoting their time and attention to the other. 2. To create more than you consume Mobile phones are more often a product of consumption rather than creation. Granted, there are exceptions for those rare individuals who produce stunning mobile photography or well-crafted written stories....

1. Bring earplugs on the plane Better yet, get yourself some noise cancelling headphones. I used to be one of those travelers continually complaining about jetlag. I thought it was all to do with the time difference. But I’ve realized that the biggest killer on my energy was actually just the 12 hours of constant ambient airplane noise keeping my brain awake. Now, my strategy is to have those earplugs and headphones locked and loaded before I walk on the plane....

Luckily, there are several fields worth the mid-career return to school whether income, job security, happiness, or fulfillment at work is your focus for making the switch. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up 17 careers across 6 fields with help from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that are absolutely worth the investment of returning to school.[1] Healthcare 1. Registered Nurse With a stable and constant projected growth and a median salary of $70,000 per year,[2] nursing is a secure career choice worth returning to school for....

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1. Not giving your job 100% There is more to life than work. Sure, it’s what people say you need to do if you’re going to be successful. But it comes with a lot of side effects, not the least of which are burnout and general empathy. Make the mistake of working for the weekend. Enjoy life outside of work. Who knows, maybe what you enjoyably pursue outside the office will be the key to your hefty and steady paycheck....

Let’s get the party started. Chin-Chin! 1. Raspberry Sorbet Champagne Float Do you remember those ice cream floats you relished growing up? Well, this is a posh grown up version of the same thing. Raspberry sorbet and champagne, need I say more? It will add a touch of sparkle to your next summer cocktail party. A dessert cocktail that is sophisticated and so delectable. 2. Cherry Chocolate Cooler This is the perfect cocktail for a special date....

As an older sister, the joys and pains of having a little sister are experienced universally. Time passes and you can look back at all the times you were glad that you had that little bundle of sunshine to keep you on your toes for all the best years. Whether you were the responsible older sibling shaking your head at your younger sibling, or they were the responsible younger sibling rolling their eyes at their irresponsible elder, you both have a pile of unforgettable memories as sisters....

Ja Soon Kim has foraged for ingredients during her walks home in New Mexico and also in California, Hawaii and South Korea, so every single piece she creates is unique and special in this world. “Archiving / documenting what I collect is my obsession and joy,” she says. “Sharing them through photography is a fairly new passion. I am a curator by nature. I enjoy editing and picking through things that I consider priceless treasures....

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And let’s face it: you are obviously jealous of them. But why? Why be jealous when you can actually learn from them and be the same as them? They do seem to be on the right track with life, don’t they? Being organized isn’t just something you adapt to. Well, okay, initially it is. But slowly as you dwell in your organized lifestyle, you tend to start taking it more as a mindset rather than a way of living....

1. Practice gratitude. Do you ever feel upset about something stupid? For example, a snide comment someone said to you at work, or your social life isn’t what you see on social media? Start being thankful that you have a job, be thankful you have friends, and those nasty thoughts will be banished away. 2. Eat breakfast. Don’t try to find happiness while your stomach is empty. Eat a healthy breakfast, and you’ll instantly be more joyful....

As you would imagine, European countries like Spain, Germany, France, and the nearby Ireland are among the most popular destination, but more exotic options like Singapore, one of the most developed Asian countries that has a high standard of living, as well as United Arab Emirates, a country built upon dessert sands that likes to flaunt its wealth, as well as Japan and China, the classic image of the Orient that the British Empire has a long history with....

1. You eat food we don’t like because #foodporn You know you’ve been wanting to go to that place that sells the absurdly expensive, unique, and exotic food because you want to try to be the next big thing when posting under #foodporn on Instagram. The food may suck and you may not eat it but your iPhone is going to take a glorious picture of it. 2. #hashtag #everything 3....

But the problem with this influx of available information, is that it doesn’t come along with any extra time! Between work, school, and spending quality time with family and friends — when will we ever have enough time to do anything with all of this information anyway? … Luckily, you’ve stumbled upon this list of 20 websites to help you learn more in less time. So you can finally start to make the best possible use of this abundance of information we’re bombarded with on a daily basis....

There are differing opinions on a what a cover letter should include to make a good first impression on hiring managers. But do not worry because this article is all about how to make sure your cover letter hooks the attention of employers. But first, how important is a cover letter? There’s a lot of debate around cover letters, the most important thing about cover letters is getting a potential employer to see why you are the best fit for the position....

1. Fear Doesn’t Paralyze Them Oprah says “I believe that one of life’s greatest risks is never daring to risk.” The feelings associated with fear are produced by chemicals released when are body goes into fight or flight mode. Entrepreneurs realize that there is no imminent danger, just huge potential for success when they feel this and it actually gets them motivated to move forward rather than paralyzing them. 2. They have a passion – making money is simply a byproduct They all make money because they have found a unique way to solve their customer’s problem....

I sing and play in a local band. We mostly do covers, sort of folk and Latin rock with Celtic, blues, jazz, and all kinds of other stuff thrown in. One of the other band members had given me a CD of some new music for us to work on, so I started listening to it. In spite of the murky thoughts lingering in my mind, I found myself starting to sing along, and before I knew it, two hours had gone by....

1. Mini river crustaceans In the North: referred to as “crawdads” and “crayfish.” In the South: “crawfish.” These mini river crustaceans make delicious local dishes, though the word to describe them is still under debate. 2. A carbonated sweetened beverage In the North: ask for “pop.” In the South: “soda,” or generalized as “Coke.” In the North you order your favorite pop, say Mountain Dew. In the South it is a Soda, or you might even order a Mountain Dew by saying, “I’d like a Coke,” after which you’d be asked: “What kind?...

Here are a few diabetes recipes that allow you to enjoy great food while doing what’s best for your body. Check out www.trueglutenfree.com to go right to the source. When you have a medical condition, it’s important to find a community of support that will engage the issue. Enjoy some of these excellent recipes provided to me by a dietitian who actually has dealt effectively with her diabetes. Life is too short to not have some fun and experience some joy!...