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Marc and Angel Hack Life has some insight into this question, along with some answers that just might help you de-stress in order to become happier. While you should certainly view the whole article to read about how to do these activities and why they can help you de-stress, we have the list of things happy people do to calm down right here: Know what you’re trying to achieve and why Do less by focusing on what’s important Think progress, not perfection Cleanse your heart every night Purge untrue thoughts Expect some stress, accept it, and let go of it Be kind to your body Do one nice thing for yourself every day Simplify...

For example, you can set a goal to improve your vocabulary by reading 30 books in a year. To achieve this goal, you’ll probably have to set smaller goals, like reading 30 minutes a day or 4 hours a week and reading up to 3 books every month. While at it, you may discover that your family and relationship needs more attention, as does your business. You might also find that you need to raise the bar of your income to meet surging expenses....

You want to fall in love but the way your last relationship ended hurt and the fear of that happening again haunts you. It feels much safer to stay alone or believe that love will find you if it’s meant to. But the question is — would you be ready if the right opportunity suddenly stared you in the face? Ready to receive and to give and hold and accept the good with the bad?...

One of the underlying causes of insomnia is the failure of the body to drop its core temperature The new research on insomnia is out of the University of South Australia, where researchers have discovered that one of the underlying causes of insomnia is the failure of the body to drop its core temperature. Apparently, this drop in temperature is necessary to initiate a normal sleep cycle. Lead author Dr. Cameron Van der Heuvel notes that, “These physiological changes happen well before going to bed and may be occurring before people realize them....

7 Benefits of Smiling and Laughing that You Didn’t Know about

Ever had a near death experience? I don’t mean a flat-line, CPR saved you and you were met by angels who led you toward the light kind of NDE; I mean a moment when you knew you were going to die. A moment that called into question every choice you have ever made and caused you to want to live differently from that point on. It’s good to have a wake-up call of sorts, to remind us of why we are here and to ask ourselves whether we are headed in the direction we intended....

Recently, I had this epiphany that I am now an adult. Yes, this sounds ridiculous considering I’m into my mid-twenties, but when I received pre-approval to buy a city home on the west coast, I felt it truly hit me like that time my sister actually crushed a water bottle onto my face out of anger (Fifteen years, and this memory is still real). I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world, and I am a millennial that is entirely self-funded....

Don’t skimp on your cover letters though – each one should be unique to the specific job for which you are applying and this means you’ll end up spending AT LEAST half an hour on each one. To help you boost your job application productivity, I’ve created this sentence-by-sentence guide to help you write a flawless cover letter every time: The Intro: After you’ve properly typed and spaced your address, the date and the recipient’s address, follow these steps to create a solid introduction for your cover letter....

You may get angry at the beginning, but then you’ll be surprised when the little kid appears… If every parent teaches kids like this, if every kid reacts like this even if they’ve grown up… What will happen? What will happen to our world? I believe it would be a much better one! This is a real story captured from here.

Many people use the conventional medication options to treat these illnesses, but there are those who find that medication does not work well for them or that they do not tolerate it well. Hence, they look for alternative treatments. Gradually acupuncture and other complementary therapies are proving to be legitimate treatments for anxiety and depression. It is important, however to consult a doctor when you seek treatment for your depressed mood or anxious thoughts....

Research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently demonstrated that more than half of all children and adolescents in the U.S. are not drinking enough water to maintain optimal health[1], and approximately a quarter drink no plain water whatsoever. The authors of this study examined data from over 4,000 children and adolescents who took part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Using a process known as urine osmolality, they were able to assess the concentration of each participant’s urine and therefore their hydration status....

What is this unique seed comprised of? A 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of Chia seeds contains: 11 grams of fiber; 4 grams of protein; 9 grams of fat (5 of which are Omega-3s); 18% of the RDA of calcium; 30% of the RDA of manganese; 30% of the RDA of magnesium and 27% of the RDA of phosphorus. They also contain potassium, zinc, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 and vitamin B3 (niacin)....

Eager to try it out? No problem. It has an online version now for your Google Personalized Homepage where you can try it out now online. Now that’s an innovation – develop a web application to test for a real product market. If you like the design, tell them about it so they know they have a market from us. :) Thanks Ernie for passing the news! Ambient Clock Online Beta – [via Engadget]

In common usage, both meanings of “anxious” describe our responses to fleeting, time-limited events. But anxiety can also have a much more powerful grip on many of us. Without the right kind of attention, it can rule our lives. I’m a psychotherapist in private practice north of Boston, Massachusetts, and I’ve worked with many clients who have anxiety. In this, the first of two articles on a psychotherapist’s views on anxiety, I’ll describe what anxiety is and how you can tell whether you or someone close to you is suffering from it....

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut. If you’re not a hundred percent passionate about your work, then it’s impossible to wake up everyday feeling motivated when you wake up. You might compare it to the ocean. Sometimes you’ll wake up feeling like a tsunami, other time you’ll feel like just barely drifting to shore. When you feel like drifting to the shore, understand that it doesn’t always have to feel like there’s no hope....

The problem happens in the brain, where information travels a longer neural pathway to process events and interactions compared to non-introverts, according to Martin Olsen Laney, author of ‘The Introvert Advantage’. The length of their neural pathway takes into account their feelings and thoughts while processing information, which further complicates their ability to share clearly what they are thinking. While communication is not something that most introverts thrive in, it is still possible for some to have the capacity to say what is precisely on their minds without a shred of doubt or hesitation....

No matter why you may think you are in the passenger seat you can take back your personal power. The first step is recognizing where you are giving it away. We’re going to explore 3 ways you may be giving your personal power away below. Personal Power Blocker: Self-talk The first way we give away our personal power is in the way that we talk to ourselves. Do you recognize some of the statements below?...

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How do you tame these beasts? Have you run across a great way to manage a mountain of power and data cords for travel? I want (need!) to know. –Chris Brogan, community developer for Network2 and Video On the Net.

Why am I not successful? What am I going to do? All my friends have figured things out, but not me. I don’t want to go to college, but how will I survive? Why can’t I just get a grand idea and make the world change for the better? I try so hard, but why can’t I get the results? The question I ask myself now is that if I backtracked to 6 years ago, would I read a book to change my life?...