1. Find what you love to do. In Gretchen Rubin’s book, The Happiness Project, she introduces the idea that you can choose what you do every day, but you can’t choose what you like to do. Do you love accounting? Maybe you’d like teaching, or advertising, or nursing. Before you dive into your next job, though, shadow people who have jobs that look interesting. You might find that the glamorous jobs involve a lot more day-to-day paperwork than you expected and the lower paying jobs have a lot more perks you had not thought of....

1. Success demands honest reflection and transformation. Successful people don’t stagger through life as a mere spectator. They actively improve their situation every day by confronting their problems without hesitation. I have to confess that writing is my emotional outlet of choice. Expressing my fears and frustrations in words helps me overcome them and evolve into the person I am meant to be. Start a daily journal to cope with your present troubles and leap forward into a better future....

Here are 7 things mentally strong people refuse to do. When you work on getting rid of these destructive, self-sabotaging habits, you’ll be amazed at the positive effects in your life. 1. They don’t always say that everything’s fine. The mentally strong admit to themselves when they’re not fine. They realize this is the first step to making changes. If you haven’t seen Mel Robbins’ TED talk “How to stop screwing yourself over”, check it out here....

Take a look at our top 7 tried-and-tested solutions to support a happy and healthy work environment. Small ideas for big impact 1. Disco afternoon Build a Spotify playlist over the week, sourcing everyone’s music taste into an eclectic reflection of your office culture. Then, when Friday afternoon arrives and the weekend rolls into view, a thoroughly unique (yet work-appropriate) disco can see your team through to 5pm. Music can be a borderless space – you’ll be surprised how quickly people can bond over something as simple as a favourite song or band....

Well, guess what? Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are deadly. Look up any news article about it and you’ll see that death could’ve been prevented if the victim had been safe (and smart) by preparing. Here are 7 life-saving tips for fighting the scorching sun. 1. Stay Hydrated The most important thing here (or really anywhere, at any time of day — doesn’t matter what the weather is) is to stay hydrated....

Traditionally, this celebration has involved consumerism with the buying and exchanging of gifts. In fact, for many countries, the Christmas season is the largest economic stimulus due to the dramatic increase in retail sales. In 2013 alone, the United States’ retail industry generated more than three trillion dollars during the Christmas season. While giving and receiving gifts is fun, the celebration of Christmas can be special without breaking the bank....

1. Contact Your Phone Company If off, it doesn’t hurt to contact them and ask what options they do have for individuals going abroad for a certain amount of time. This is highly recommended, if not a requirement of me to you, because not only are different individual’s situations different in where they are going abroad, but your carrier may have different policies. You may even be able to pull some teeth in your specific case depending on where you’re going, your length of time as a customer, and even discounts through your occupation or student status....

The good news is that left-handed people have many advantages. Here are 8 that you may not have known about. 1. They are more likely to pass a driving test Did you know that left-handers have higher success rates on driving tests than their right-handed brothers and sisters? Statistics show that 57% of left-handers pass their driving test first time round, while the right-handers only come in at 47%! Some of the best drivers in the world are left-handed such as Ayrton Senna and Valentino Rossi....

What made this individual so impactful? Was it their strict adherence to company policies, or their ability to delegate tasks effectively? Probably not. What made this person so memorable — and effective — likely had more to do with their emotional intelligence and long-term vision than their affinity for enforcing rules. Chances are, your favorite manager wasn’t just a “manager.” That person was also a leader. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my career is the leader vs manager distinction — not all managers are leaders, and not all leaders are managers....

Ingredients 2 cups of ice cream 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour Any extras you desire! Steps You can decorate this bread however you would like, from adding sprinkles, fruit or chocolate drops! Time 50-55 minutes YouTube 2. Mango Chocolate Bread Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 to 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup lukewarm water 2 tsp yeast 1 cup puree mango 5 tbsp melted butter 3/4 cup chocolate chips confectioner’s sugar for dusting – this is optional!...

Here are a few tips on how to stick to your budget and ensure you save more on your wedding. With a thorough research and careful planning, you won’t have to break the bank to have the most remarkable wedding ceremony that you will remember for a lifetime 1. Reduce cost per guest One of the best ways of saving money is cutting the cost of food and drinks per guest and not the number of guests invited....

Women, especially pregnant women, possess a higher risk of this disease than men. Other factors that can develop to kidney infection are a weak immune system, obstructed urinary system, HIV, or side effects of some medication or long-term use of a urine catheter. In addition, it can be caused by kidney stones or a situation when the flow of urine is blocked in the kidneys. Symptoms of a kidney infection are pain from the location of the kidneys, vomiting, nausea, fever, and a burning feeling during urination....

How long you can stay together… To what extent you can be yourself… How much you can learn from them… When you feel sad and need support… How much time you can spend by yourself… What your conversations are about… When you haven’t contacted each other for a period of time… What activity can best describe your friendship…

1. Know who you are. How self-aware are you? What kind of behavior do you have in relationships? It’s so easy to blame others for relationship problems, but take a look in the mirror. Are you perfect? Of course not! No one is. So be honest with yourself about what you bring to your relationships. Some is good, some is bad. But be realistic while looking at yourself. Once you are aware of who you are, you can work on your “shortcomings” and bring your best self to every relationship....

Lourdes, France Lourdes has long been one of the most popular destinations for travellers and religious followers. It is a place of prominence for those who believe miracles are possible even when the darkness seems overwhelming. Spiritual healing is said to emanate from bathing in pools of water from Bernadette’s spring, where many cases of verifiable healing have been witnessed throughout history. Machu Picchu, Peru Many local shamans and wellness experts recommend visits here to facilitate overall wellness....

1. You get to network and socialize with others. When you volunteer at organizations in your community, you meet a lot of people you might not otherwise get to know. For example, I’ve always worked as a graphic designer, so I knew a certain type of people. Yet when I volunteered, not only did I meet a variety of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, I also met employees and volunteers from other walks of life....

Yes, we all need that moment to feel uneasy and track our direction in whatever relationship we’re in. These breaks can be beneficial to becoming the person you want to be. Here are some of the positive things that can come out of those moments of indecision. 1. You gain a different perspective on who your partner is You are not so absorbed about them. You see them for their flaws and perfections....

If so, I can relate. As someone passionate about personal growth and achieving maximum results, I’m constantly finding ways to get more done for my time. I’m also passionate about helping others — including you — to get their best results in life. In the past five years, I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals to achieve their highest success, and transformed them from procrastinating to self-motivated A-students, and from jaded, burnt out individuals to self-initiated and super productive people....

1. You Will Grow As A Person There is nothing more fulfilling in life than growth. Expanding your knowledge of your community, yourself, the people around you and the world are ways to grow as a person. This could mean trying a new restaurant in town, even if the food is from a culture you’ve never heard of. This could mean traveling to a new country, even if you go through a tour company, you’ll still be experiencing different cultures....