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I have learned how to better understand my internal self, and observe how it coincides with my external self. I have learned (in most situations) how to be more passive and thoughtful as opposed to more aggressive and irrational. Quite frankly, meditation has taught me a lot, and I believe it can teach others a lot as well. It is more than sitting in an awkward position and chanting. Meditation is about becoming one with your mind, and learning something about yourself that you may not have known before you undertook the practice of meditation....

Yet many of us shy from smiling as often as we ought to. I’m not the one to judge; we all have our own problems to deal with in life. But way too often, we actually punish ourselves by choosing not to smile when we really should be smiling our brains off! So, the next time you get the opportunity to smile, just smile, and enjoy all that positivity it spawns....

Every great life gives you a myriad of lessons. If you are keen enough to learn from them, then you are destined towards greatness too. Here are 10 secrets of life Steve Jobs would want you to know. 1. “What would Steve Jobs do?” During the absence of Steve, whenever they had a problem in Apple, insiders would tackle the problem by contemplating, “What would Steve do in this situation?...

However, it is important to embrace letting go and moving on. Holding on to old feelings and reliving past decisions can cause you to become stressed, upset and bitter. This can negatively affect your present and future, but you can make the conscious decision to let go so that you can live a peaceful and happy life. Here are 10 signs telling you to let go and move on....

A sizable indicator that someone is a toxic person is if they are overly controlling. Though many of us have controlling tendencies, there’s a difference between someone who likes things tidy and someone who tries to manipulate the people close to them. If you feel somebody trying to pull your strings the person in question is probably not the best for you. They’re Jealous Another way someone can be a toxic force in your life is by being constantly jealous of your accomplishments....

1. The Elegant Nest With millions of brides taking on the the high bun it is a good idea to take a new twist on it if it’s something you choose to go with. This high bun is simply complete with the nest of crystals surrounding it. As a bride wearing this headpiece, it would be hard for people not to take their eyes off you. 2. Braids and Curls This hairstyle is really simple yet very princess like; it is the kind of hairstyle you might wear if your dress is going to standout or if your wedding is a little more low key....

Most people need 7–9 hours of sleep each night. When you get enough sleep, your body is able to physically and mentally recover from your day, so that you are able to face tomorrow with vigor and zest. It’s up to you to do everything in your power to ensure you improve your sleep. Here are my top ten tips for better sleep. 1. Have a regular sleep and wake cycle....

1. They should expect nothing from anyone No matter how weak a woman is meant to be she still has the right to rule her world. She should focus on being independent and take the direction she wants to take. The truth is that many people out there adore an independent woman. Depending on someone to define her happiness will take her nowhere. 2. There is no solution to problems when you worry Women are more given to worrying and trying to make things better....

1. Lugging around giant portable devices with calculator-style screens Even explaining what gaming used to be like to people who grew up with palm-size devices with HD screens is no easy feat. A friend of mine once tried to explain what the original Gameboy was like to two girls aged 7 and 8. “The screen was black and white,” my friend said. “Oh yeah,” one of the girls immediately replied....

1. Always Assume the Worst Unhealthy people always assume that the worst. They assume no one will like them, that they’ll always mess up, and that they’ll never be successful in their efforts. They predict others have evil intentions and they always predict the worst possible scenarios will come true. 2. Possess an External Locus of Control People with an external locus of control think that everything that happens to them is fate....

Combine these natural traits with the fact that our modern lifestyle requires us to move and exert force very little in our daily lives and you have the perfect recipe for incredible fat gain and a number of health problems. Most of us can’t hope to push our bodies even close to the point our ancestors would push them in terms of physical exertion, as we don’t actually need to put in a lot of effort to survive, so we need every little bit of help we can get to keep ourselves fit....

All the others who annoyed me would get off with lighter sentences such as life imprisonment or instant exile. Just joking! Seriously though, they all had remarkably similar traits and habits which convinced me that they just had to be got rid of. Learn from them. Here are the 10 guaranteed ways to annoy your boss. 1. You always arrive late Your boss will not be impressed by the excuses....

It’s unfortunate that saying you’re going to be happy and actually being happy is a lot harder than feeling sad, but it’s true. It’s easy to let things get us down: a bad day at work, a rude comment, tough criticism, or even those days when nothing seems to go right. Fortunately, though, there are things you can do to fight against sadness and increase your happiness. Eat Spicy Food There’s a reason so many people enjoy eating spicy food, even when it burns....

Happiness can be found in the seemingly insignificant, mundane things you do every day. These give your brain a boost of feel-good chemicals and keeps them flowing. Your brain is a positive feedback system, meaning that being happy often leads to more happiness. Usually all it takes is a small attitude adjustment to keep your brain feeling good or start it on an upward cycle. What works for one person may not do anything for another, but there are many little things you can try today to give your brain a more positive slant....

Depending on your schedule and budget, you might not be able to do all of the items on the list -for example, some people don’t have time to get to know their neighbors and others can’t afford a professional security system, plus many people can’t or don’t want to get a dog. And, there’s no way to ensure your home will be 100% safe from crime. Even so, doing as many of these as possible will minimize the likelihood that someone will break in to your home, making your home safer for both your possessions and the people living in the house....

Have you ever considered that this might be coming from you and not from the world around you? Depending on how you think and act life can be perceived as difficult. A shift in your attitude and perception can make a huge difference in creating an easier life. Are these 10 traits making your life difficult? You believe that everyone is out to get you. Someone in your office does something nice for you and automatically you begin to wonder what they want....

In this article, you will learn about the great benefits of cucumber water, and at the end you will even learn about how to make your own tasty cucumber water (with our favorite recipes)! 11 amazing health benefits of cucumber water There are many reasons why cucumber water should be part of your day, but here are our favorites: 1. Fresh cucumbers equal fresh breath The ancient science of Ayurveda cites excessive heat in the stomach as a cause of bad breath....

1. You have extra weight that doesn’t shift If you have tried to lose weight by exercise and calorie counting and it hasn’t shifted, your toxic load could be the reason it hasn’t worked. Many toxins are lipophilic, which means they are stored in body fat. These lipophilic toxins include dioxins, PCBs, and many pesticides. So it makes sense when you have an overload of these toxins it would seem impossible to lose the extra weight....

While it’s definitely important to trust your employees, you can also have the additional security of knowing when they’re working for you. Here are eleven tools to help you monitor your staff even when you don’t work in the same place. 1. Google+ Hangouts This is a common option because the name will be easily recognized, virtually anyone can have access to it and it’s also a free service. There are limits to this service, however, one of which is an occupant max per conference call....