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It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Sure, there are many expensive traditions involved in a wedding, but there are also financially sound alternatives. There are quite a few ways for creative people to have an amazing wedding at a cost that doesn’t put parents into financial crisis mode. Here are five hacks for an affordable, yet still incredible, wedding. 1. Buy Used Since weddings are a one-time event, many weddings end up with everything sitting in storage or sold on a site like Craigslist....

For this reason, our levels of self-confidence are quite possibly the most important thing we possess. At any given moment, our confidence is directly correlated with how happy we are, and how “good” we’re performing at whatever it is that we’re doing. There are a lot of ways to build confidence. Quite possibly the most efficient way to do so is through expanding your comfort zone. When you push yourself to do things that scare or intimidate you, you raise this threshold, expand your comfort zone, and become more comfortable doing things that were previously right on the edge of it....

Nathan has a passion for entrepreneurship and people, which is why he created Foundr, a global media and education company that produces magazines, books and online courses for entrepreneurs. Nathan believes life is too short to do work you hate, and is on a mission to grow Foundr into a household name that impacts tens of millions of people with its content and online business school. In this episode, Nathan is sharing how he started Foundr, and his hacks on getting things done as a leader and entrepreneur....

It’s very important to carefully plan your perfect getaway, so do your research thoroughly. Your chosen hotel is your first impression of wherever you’re going, and if it stinks your trip probably will too, so choose wisely. 1. The Bellagio, Las Vegas If you were traveling throughout the Americas, a great choice would be the Bellagio in Las Vegas, a five-star hotel owned by one of the industry’s most renowned entrepreneurs, Steve Wynn....

Check out our list of 6 positive bands, as apportioned below. 1. The Mowgli’s The Mowgli’s are a septet mostly from Southern California with a large psychedelic sound and three lead vocalists. With two-to-three guitarists, an organist, drummer, bassist, and one female vocalist, The Mowgli’s create a rush of adrenaline and happiness that will leave you wondering, as they ask in a recent single, “How can anyone be living in a bad dream?...

They are unfulfilling because they lack real strength; and they lack real strength because they lack real depth. Unfortunately, in today’s society, we tend to have shallow, superficial relationships with others, and it’s extremely hard for this kind of relationships to provide anything more than faint satisfaction. I’d like to show you, based on my experience as a communication and confidence coach, how you can add a significant amount of depth, and thus strength, to your relationships and make your social life a whole lot more meaningful....

Our brains are primarily designed to keep us safe and balanced, physically mentally and emotionally. However, most of us know deep inside that repeating the same patterns and expecting a different result is nonsensical. There comes a tipping point when it’s time to take a chance. Taking more chances involves taking risks. This can be scary! Traditionally, taking risks is only for the bold and courageous. We associate there being a higher chance of having negative experiences; pain, disappointment, failing, getting injured....

If you ever faced such problems while selecting a career path, here are some questions you need to ask yourself, answers of which can make a huge impact on your future. 1. Am I clear on my path ahead? This is the first question you need to ask yourself. Most career decisions get wrong because we are not clear on what we want few years ahead on the road. We make decisions based on temporary knowledge....

You’re prepared for the night and the kids are excited to head out the door and start trick-or-treating. But with all of the hustle and bustle (especially when Halloween falls on a weekday), a happy Halloween can quickly turn into a stressful evening for even the most prepared of families. So, to make sure your Halloween is a happier one, here are 5 steps you will want to take to ensure that your kids do not fall down the slippery slope of sugar highs, tiredness and tantrums....

In spite of everything that tries to bring us down, we still persevere through adversity and confusion. Many of us are unable to move forward without the guidance of the people we trust most – our leaders. During times of trouble and unrest, we look to the men and women whose job it is to calm our fears to provide answers so that we might understand and accept the events as they have unfolded....

Just in case the piña colada didn’t sell it to you in the first instance there are a plethora of real life anecdotes detailing the stories of people who did in fact drop everything and follow their passion. The bank teller who had a Come-to-Jesus moment over his morning bowl of cheerios, handing in his resignation that very day. Effectively saying cheerio to the 9-5 grind to begin a new life in Africa helping displaced refugees....

The trouble is, more and more people are scrapping their holidays thanks to demanding workloads, when in fact, this is exactly the time you should be taking one. According to a survey for jobs site Glassdoor by Harris Poll of more than 2,000 people, the average UK employee uses just three quarters (77%) of their total annual leave. The study found that in the past year just 50% of employees have used their full quota....

You can mix it up and make each salad taste different and fresh with various toppings and dressings. This article will help you save time, money, and hunger pains by offering five simple and quick salad recipes that you can make on Sunday and will taste just as fresh and good on Friday. But first, let’s discuss a few basics: You have two options for containers for your on-the-go salads: BPA-free plastic containers with lids and glass mason jars....

You’ve heard the benefits of meditation, but you only leave the cushion more stressed out. The issue isn’t your dedication: I’d like to lay out a few tips that will help rekindle your love of meditation and maybe help you go deeper than you’ve ever gone. 1. Create a space Sometimes we carry all of our problems, issues, and worries onto the cushion with us. Instead of starting with an open mind, we start with a mind that’s already in a fury....

There are hundreds of companies out there ready to offer you great deals. And lots of comparison websites make finding the right policy relatively easy for you. Things are set in your favour in this respect, but there are still always little hacks that will allow you to save even more. Follow the five easy to action hacks below and you should soon be flying down that great big open road with an even bigger smile on your face, happy in the knowledge that you’ve got the best possible deal on your car insurance....

Fortunately, finding time to exercise and keep fit isn’t as hard as most people think. Exercising doesn’t start in the gym; it can be carried out anywhere at any time. Here are five smart ways to exercise at work and to avoid that shock of your life when you step on the scale. 1.Take the stairs Yes, this seems like an idiot-proof exercise but do not underestimate the burn you can get from just climbing steps everyday....

Here are 5 steps to get creative again: 1. Practice awareness of your stream of consciousness. Make a point of spending 15 minutes a day to write/type everything that is going through your mind. It sounds easy, but once you try it out, you’ll find that sometimes your stream of thoughts is not singular. Maybe there are 5 of those streams flowing at the same time. It is up to you to focus on one of them or to switch back and forth between several of them....

SEE ALSO: 63 Ways to Build Self Confidence So here are 5 steps you can take to put your dent in the universe: 1. Use What You’ve Got You’ve gone through a lot and learned a heap. You’ve developed skills you didn’t start out with. You’ve gained strengths you can apply to get great results. Today, you’re at the point where you’ve learned, known, experienced and grown the most you ever have in your life....

There is nothing special about hot showers Before we get into the actual benefits of cold showers, let’s establish the simple fact that hot showers are a luxury and not a necessity. Throughout most of human history, people had to bathe in whatever water was available to them. If you’ve ever swum in a lake, you can probably remember that said water often happened to be cold. The Greeks invented heating systems for public baths in the 1st century BC, but interestingly enough, many Greeks chose to continue bathing in cold water due to the health benefits....