Research has shown that people who share their lives with pets are more physically fit, are less lonely, and have better self-esteem. Could a pet’s unconditional love and acceptance also inspire people to be better in their human relationships? Are there certain qualities intrinsic to people who adopt pets that also make them successful in romantic relationships? Here are nine reasons why pet adopters are likely to be good lovers....

Being vulnerable helps you connect with others. I know you might be afraid to reveal how you really feel to a friend or partner (especially if you just so happen to be so upset you want to cry). But being vulnerable is the best way to grow closer to another person. If everything isn’t okay, don’t say it is. If you want to cry (and feel comfortable enough with this person to do so), just let it go....

1. They don’t have too many goals The first biggest mistake that people make is that they don’t set any goals. The second one is that some set too many. Successful people only set a few goals at a time. They know that achieving a goal requires hard work and an intense focus. People who set too many goals at the same time, often end up not achieving any. This is because working towards a goal requires enormous willpower and self-discipline....

Studies suggest that 70 percent of jobs are never advertised on job classifieds and 80 percent of positions are filled because somebody knew somebody.[1] That’s right, a connection is paramount if you want to get your foot in the door and secure that dream job you’ve had your eye on. When it comes to making those connections and learning about the unannounced job roles, networking is the key to the castle....

Sandglaz Infinity has launched its private beta to the public today, and it expands upon the original Sandglaz app to allow for a more robust user experience. By adding a slew of new features that level up the app, Sandglaz Infinity may be the answer for those who don’t want to caught up in to-do apps but don’t want to get caught up in just doing the urgent stuff, either....

The app, called Sleep Better, keeps tabs on how you sleep using features like a customized alarm clock and dream analysis. Confused as to how an app can do this? Sleep Better determines how well you sleep based on your movement in the night, and you input your own data to make the results even more accurate. For instance, you can tell the app how much caffeine and alcohol you have consumed that day, or if you exercised....

To take up critical thinking skills effectively and not to let biases and distractions blind us from thinking right, we should understand what critical thinking really means, and what it takes to become a critical thinker. The Strategy to Master Critical Thinking 9 Powerful Ways to Train Your Mind to Think Critically You don’t need to go through a whole course on critical thinking to know how to detect fallacies in everyday life....

I am not a single parent (nor even a parent). I was not raised by a single parent. My mother and father, despite whatever difficulties they may have had, kept together out of a desire to keep their children together over the years. So, I know right away that to understand the difficulties of a single parent is a challenge. Perhaps I could get away by murmuring my sympathies about what a horrible thing it must be to be a single parent – but that is the wrong thing to do....

Dear Me, You and I go way back, to the beginning. We’re one hundred percent connected in a way no one will–or could ever–understand. We’ve been there, standing together. Sometimes crying in the shower, sometimes snorting through our nose, but it’s always been you and me. Always and forever… Or so it was supposed to be, but some time ago I left you– I left you floundering on your own, to rely on love and encouragement and strength from others–from strangers–when it was I who should have held you up....

By adopting this simple yet highly effective method of aggregation of marginal gains to our own life, we can start making a huge improvement in under a month. The theory is very straightforward – every day for the next 21 days you will make a small and manageable 1% adjustment to a particular aspect of your life, which will result in the development of 21 good habits that you can keep doing for years and years....

For now here are some of the best kept secret tools that happy couples use to keep their unions strong. 10 Secret Tools Happy Couples Use For A Strong Relationship

You are a wonderful person and your mother and I think the world of you. It will not be long before you leave home to make your way in the world. Can I please give you some friendly advice? Here are some things that you should never do. 1. Never Despise Yourself. You are great and capable of achieving great things so believe in yourself. When things go badly never stop believing....

But there are many who have gone through the hard process of quitting. For them, it has been a long and difficult road. For those of you who manage to reach sobriety, there can often be mixed feelings. Below are some comments made by alcoholics. They are divided into three categories based on how it feels to be an alcoholic, how hard it is to quit drinking, and how good it feels when you do manage to quit....

All About Apples: The Best Types of Apples For Your Recipes

Science shows that we overestimate how much we need people and underestimate the value of solitary experiences. In essence, it comes down to a PR problem. Being alone has a bad rap. It is often erroneously associated with being lonely or anti-social – both of which are not beneficial to health. But being alone is distinct from these conditions, and research is mounting on its benefits to body and mind....

If you’re in serious debt then a debt solution could be the way out. For some people, bankruptcy isn’t the preferred option because this route can cause long-term problems, such as issues accessing credit, losing property and getting work. Of course, seeking out a debt solution requires a lot of consideration, so always take debt advice before you do anything. This guide outlines some of the common alternatives to bankruptcy and aims to help you work out which is the best option for you....

Luck has very little to do with it. It is called a post-stress condition, where the body’s defenses to ward off inflammation or infections after a stressful event phases out. Just after a strenuous project of any sort that heightens stress levels like, training for a marathon, a final exam, or working on completing a proposal, and just as you have successfully reached the end of the challenging tunnel reaching the limelight you suddenly fall sick!...

In fact, doctors have noticed a major increase in the amount of 15-25 years olds experiencing heel problems, something they attribute to the extensive use of flip flops because this age group is not normally susceptible to heel problems but flip flops keep increasing in popularity.

That 10,000 hour rule may not be strictly true–it’s not as if a switch flips at 10,000 and you suddenly know more than you did at 9,999–but the truth is that becoming an expert in any endeavor takes a lot of hard work, and there aren’t really any shortcuts to an expert status. You don’t have to take my word for it; plenty of knowledgeable people have said the same thing....

Bringing the wrong outlet adapter when traveling is a big no-no. Most hotels don’t provide alternatives for different outlet settings. Furthermore, plugging your gadgets in a high voltage outlet can result in disaster. You’ll short your device, rendering it useless for the rest of the trip, which can be a hassle to get fixed. A great way to fix all this is by referring to the infographic above. This is especially important for travelers who visit multiple countries in one trip....