It takes years of education and then hard work in order to achieve career success. It takes years of meeting people and interacting with them in order to find someone special, and to boot, not only do these strategies take a long time, but they don’t always make us that much happier (or that added happiness doesn’t last very long). However, there are also what we might call shortcuts to happiness: actions that, if taken, can create an immediate and noticeable boost in our mood....

1. Beer Pong In recent times, this has become a party essential. Even if the party is with people under the drinking age, you can just replace the beer with lemonade or squash. Regardless of the drink, this is a great way to have fun, and it’s an extremely simple game to organize. All you need is some plastic cups, a table, and a ping pong ball. To play with ten plastic cups, set up a triangle with four cups in a line closest to the edge of one end of the table....

Procrastination is a problem that most people struggle with at some point in their lives, whether it be during high school, college, or in adulthood. There are many ways to avoid procrastination and even more benefits to kicking the habit. Here are just a few ways to keep procrastination at bay. If you need more help with avoiding procrastination, try one of these articles: “Why You Procrastinate, and How to Stop....

Some say it’s also the perfect time to take a vacation with your loved ones. While most assume that summer is the perfect time for a beautiful vacation, some may not have the time or the opportunity, or they may have overlooked the beautiful season of winter. This amazing season deserves both celebration and praise especially since it is a part of one of the most commonly celebrated festivities all around the world....

However, excitement and joy often cloud one’s judgments, leading us to disastrous consequences. It’s been calculated that on an average, there are about 3 accidents involving cars in Europe every summer. One must be aware this calculation is just based on Europe, it could be a larger number if you would calculate worldwide. It often involves excited families and dramatic friends, instead of leaving a memory of having the best time of their lives, it just ends in a tragedy....

In most cases though, that alone won’t make you feel better or even make it easier to get through to the next day. Fortunately, Bite Sized Wellness has some useful tips that can help anyone having a bad day. Aside from remembering that the feeling will pass, the site also suggests checking your calendar and finding something you’re looking forward to as well as writing a list of things you are grateful for....

However, times have changed. Traveling has been made much more accessible and technology has brought everyone closer; traveling is considered a way of life. This change has formed a new community. Perhaps some would call it a utopia, and Digital Nomads are at the head of this utopia. Digital Nomads travel the world while making more than enough money to live a rather comfortable life. Despite some skepticism, many of these nomads have prevailed....

This article will give you tons of helpful, specific communication skills that you can start learning right away. Being able to communicate better could: Improve your relationship Help you get along better with family and friends Reduce feelings of social anxiety Help you to get the career you want Make other people enjoy speaking to you more Increase your self-worth Allow you to help others more effectively Reduce conflicts and arguments...

Check out these 5 actions that you can follow to help ensure a happy and successful future. 1. Decide what you want to achieve within the next 5 years. Decide what you want to plan for within the next 5 years. From starting your own business to buying your first home, planning is an essential part to making sure you get what you want. Life is filled with many possible eventualities, so you must address what you want to achieve so you can set the wheels in motion....

Here’s 5 bad habits that all insomniacs try at some point, why they’re not a good idea, and what to try instead: 1) Playing games on your phone First, staring at a bright screen is unlikely to send anyone to sleep, but really, most games these days are designed to hook you in and get you to keep playing. It becomes harder and harder to pull yourself away, even when you do begin to actually feel tired....

The investigative personality types, also called “thinkers,”are those people who are more introspective, inquisitive, methodical, and analytical. They prefer doing tasks that border on scientific and technical – and mostly rely on their thoughts, investigation, and observations to come up with a result. This personality type is based on the Holland Codes or Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC), which is a theory of careers originally invented by John L. Holland, an American psychologist and professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University....

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1. Love is selfless, attachment is selfish Photo credit: Source When you’re in love, you focus on making the other person happy. You’re always thinking of ways to make sure that your partner feels loved and fulfilled. You aren’t keeping score, arguing over who helps more, or fighting over who is supposed to wash the dishes. You don’t emotionally blackmail your partner, try to manipulate them, or seek to dominate the relationship....

1. Program yourself to always think positively We all have negative voices insides our head, telling us that we do not have the abilities to do something. The good news is that we can change these voices to only say positive things instead. Start out slowly and push yourself to think of three good things about yourself in the bathroom mirror every morning. As you get into a routine, your brain will be programmed to think first of these affirmations and any negative thoughts will begin to recede into the back of your mind....

1.) Obesity Yes, obesity is a disease, and it’s a scary one. You have things like high blood pressure and diabetes to worry about, in addition. Putting those with the genetic predisposal in even greater danger are environmental conditions. Poor diets, an abundance of cheap and quick fast food, and a lack of exercise are just three factors that we’re battling in the fight against obesity. 2.) Alcoholism It might seem like it doesn’t belong here, but alcoholism is most definitely a disease—and one that parents can pass down to their children....

Most of us never expected to end up single parents; we didn’t sign up for this! Whether your ex is still in your kids’ lives or not, you probably often feel overwhelmed by a to-do list the length of your arm, as well as feeling isolated and like you’ve lost all sense of “me” when you became a single mom. And if you’re the only adult in the house, you don’t have a shoulder to cry on; you don’t want your kids to be worried about you, so you do your best to put on a brave face even when you really feel like curling up into the fetal position, in a fortress of blankets, with a bottle of wine (glass not necessary)....

That means dressing like a team player. And while the general guidelines for dressing for a job interview may seem obvious, there are small ways that people can slip up. Here are a few fashion mistakes that may seem tiny but can kill your chance at that career you’ve always wanted. 1. Dressing inappropriately It should be noted that “dress appropriately” does NOT mean “wear a suit.” Yes, wearing flip-flops and jeans will look bizarre if you are interviewing with an accountant firm, but so can wearing a three-piece suit if you’re just looking for a summer job....

However, if you have found yourself being pulled into another direction or even a few directions – this article is for you. In it I will show you why it is alright if your dream changes and why you shouldn’t fret all the time spent and the sacrifices made on your previous dream – it was, and is a part of you that you shouldn’t disregard as nothing. Different stages of losing an old dream and finding a new one: Let’s be honest, it’s not an easy venture to accept the loss of the thing you prized most in this life – it can be something that shakes you to the core....

But is it wise to just quit? As ideal as it might seem in the heat of the moment, it might be useful to consider these five reasons before you throw in the towel. 1. Quitting your job without having anything else lined up can put you into panic mode. This is hardly a helpful state to be in if you’re starting your own business or looking for another job....

You would say that after more than 500 articles it’s highly unlikely to hit the writer’s block. Well, think again. Yes, I’ve written more than 500 articles so far in my career, but still, there are times when that white, empty computer screen makes me wanna scream. When all the happy and green pastures where my ideas used to fly from tree to tree, light and playful, are nothing but an empty desert....