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Incorporate more of the color yellow into your life. Most people associate the color with a happy disposition, and those deep-seated associations can be incredibly powerful. Consider adding something yellow, such as a picture frame or maybe a bouquet of flowers, to your work space to get a mood boost. Exercise! Whether you hit the gym for the elliptical, practice yoga in your living room, or go for a run at the park, getting active will increase your endorphins, sending a happiness rush to your brain....

For figuring out what your cookies should look like: How-to Avoid Any Baking Emergency: For When the Cake Does Not Turn Out Right Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Like Mum Use to Make>/h2> Achieve the Perfect Crust When you Do not Understand the Metric System Creating the Perfect Cookie You Want to Dunk in Milk For When You Want to Be Healthy Being Vegan Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Bake For When You Want to Remove the Gluten For When You Never Have the Right Measuring Cup For When You Want Baking to Be Easy Quick Recipe for a Vanilla Cupcake Who Needs Coffee in a Mug?...

But how did a small town kid from Chippawa, Ontario go on to dominate Hollywood and win 11 Oscars in the process? Here are three lessons we can learn from visionary James Cameron on creating a big life: 1. Take actions towards your dreams and never give up There are moments when you may not know what to do next, how to move forward or what kind of decision you should take....

Ever since I invested, countless people have come to me with questions about startup investing. They think it’s simple—you find a great idea and throw money at it until there’s a huge IPO that makes you filthy rich. Right? Isn’t that how it works? Nothing could be further from the truth. If you want to invest in a startup, here are the three key bits of information you need to know:...

Does your partner know you love him or her? Are you sure? Well, to be sure, there are at least 30 ways to say I love you and be creative as you do. Writing, Speaking, Physical Gesturing, “Just because” Gesturing, Culinary Treats, and Miscellaneous are six categories of ways to say “I Love You” to those who mean the most to you in your life. Most of these “love gifts” do not cost you anything but time and effort, and a little forethought....

If your life were a book, would anyone want to read it? Start creating your story. The problem is that it takes so many people an entire life before they start living it or not living it. It’s so easy to get stuck living the everyday mundane tasks instead of doing those that really make your heart sing. We spend our lives working our jobs waiting around to live, and when that time arrives we often end up on the porch lamenting about all those things we didn’t do, while we wait around to die....

Not everyone has time to panfry a steak every day. Luckily, there’s an easier way — smoothies! These yummy treats in a glass are quick and pack as much protein as a full omelet breakfast on the go. They can also be made fast to fit into any part of your day, whether you need a quick breakfast as you run out the door or a post-workout pick-me-up. So, mix up a few of these sweet rewards and sip away — you won’t believe they’re good for you!...

Here are the top 35 reasons your sister hits the top of your best friends list: Featured photo credit: 1 of 2 delightful girls gives a thumbs up/MikeBaird via flickr.com

Kelly Forrister brings to light four steps that are important to creating a system that works for you, because no one GTD process works for everyone. These points, I think, are crucial to coming up with a system that works. Not spending time developing the system upfront and building the tools as you become accustomed to each. “…start with a tool you already know. Lots of people start with paper lists for this reason....

That causes most of them to suffer, or even have to experience bad breakups just because they aren’t exercising their part. If you’re having such a problem with your significant other, this post may be able to help you guys in some cases. There are many supporting factors to enable you to have a strong relationship; however, I’m going to share just a few important ones with you here. More precisely, I’m sharing four of them with you....

The idea behind that post was to make people realize that sometimes it is good to question even the common productivity wisdom that is being taught over and over again. Rather than blindly believing in it, we should all use our own judgment to decide if the piece of advice is applicable to our life or not. I came up with 4 additional (and very common) time management tips that you should also take a critical look at....

The following tips are four principles of creativity that every serious creative needs to put in place. They will help you position yourself and be ready when inspiration strikes. 1. Build a resource pool of inspiration Forcing creativity is like scraping nails on a chalkboard—the thought of it makes you cringe. So it’s pretty much impossible to will any form of creativity into being. But what you can do is give it optimal opportunity to flourish....

Given our lifestyle, it is easy to become overweight. According to studies, more than 1 in every 3 adults are considered obese. That is alarming, considering the risks involved when you gain so much weight. This is the reason why losing weight has always been a popular agenda for so many individuals. If you wish to effectively lose weight, it is a good idea that you do it the smart way....

Look at Your Budget and Make Sure You Can’t Afford It Before you apply for a loan, it’s worth checking to see if you’re absolutely sure you can’t afford it otherwise. You may have already gone through all your checkbooks and tallied up all your budgets, but if you haven’t done this yet, it’s worth seeing if there’s anywhere you can tighten your pocketbook. If you can, categorize your expenses into wants and needs....

Here are four things we often overlook when addressing fear. 1. Fear doesn’t have to be permanent It may seem as if the things and/or people we fear are just small things that are okay as long as they remain “out of sight, out of mind”, but we shouldn’t make a habit of just allowing our fears to keep a permanent residency in our lives. Settling for the thought that fears will always exist is self defeating....

This scenario may be familiar to you. You’re in the interview room with three other candidates to compete for your dream job. From the vibes and the body language of your opponents, you can sense that they’re typical extroverts. They look confident without the slightest sign of anxiety, as if they were having a gathering with their old friends. But you just feel uncomfortable in this unfamiliar environment. Just the thought of interacting with a group of new people already makes you feel drained....

While everyone will find different suggestions on the list to be more or less useful to their particular needs, I am big on the idea of adding a magnetic strip to your bathroom to organize your nail clippers, tweezers, Bobby pins and other metal do dads. Darkroom and Dearly has the scoop on how to install this beauty in your own home. For women who have a hard time finding a place for their jewelery, there are quite a few suggestions, though few are quite as visually attractive as earrings stored on dream catchers....

Giving your home a makeover is all about being resourceful and strategic. Let’s take a look at a handful of budget-friendly makeover tips to get you pointed in the right direction. 1. Use Free Digital Software These programs let you build rooms using 2D and 3D tools and then allow you to decorate these rooms with different furniture arrangements, floor materials, paint colors, architectural features, and other design elements. They are super intuitive and incredibly helpful – especially if you’re doing a major redesign....

After noticing the subtle signs of a developmental delay in our child, we reached out to a psychologist who performed an evaluation in our home and diagnosed our son at just over two years old with Autism. Here are some of the changes I’ve noticed in the first year of the diagnosis and, hopefully, can help you: 1. Your appreciation for life grows Suddenly, as you watch a child grow and struggle in life you come to realize how valuable life is....

Whether strictly traditional or a fusion of several paper-crafting methods, origami is the perfect craft for anyone. From cute animals to home décor, the possibilities with origami are endless. All you need is some paper, your hands, and your imagination. Helpful Origami Tips for Beginners If you’re just beginning with origami, keep these tips in mind to make beautiful crafts in no time. 1. Choose papers with interesting prints Origami paper, known as “kami” in Japanese, comes in a wide variety of beautiful, unique prints in perfectly square shapes....