In 2017, expect DIY, fitness, travel and mental health blogs to conquer the internet once again. With so many blogs out there, however, it’s difficult to keep track of the best. Have no fear: I did some research and weeded out five lifestyle blogs you should be following in 2017. Ready? Cup of Jo A Cup of Jo, a New York-based site, is one of the most notable lifestyle blogs on the web....
The best way to prepare your child for that reality is to teach them early on how to safely navigate the web without putting themselves or their family at risk. There are a number of safety tips your child can use to protect themselves on the internet, including five of the most important ‘internet rules’ all parents should teach their children. 1. Everything stays on the internet forever One of the most important lessons to teach your children is that absolutely everything you post online will stay on the internet forever....
1. Ronze This might just turn out to be the year of the redhead. From the red carpet to Pinterest, the ronze hair color trend has been adorning the heads of women everywhere. It’s a middle ground between red and brown that offers a wearable, more dynamic look. Fiery reds don’t always grow out well, and browns can end up looking drab when they lose their shine. That’s where the ronze color comes in, offering a naturally illustrious look that actually requires less upkeep....
Life causes us to question ourselves, but not all thoughts that come to mind are beneficial for us. In fact, many can be harmful and misleading. Here are five of those undesirable questions that if you find yourself asking, you’d be wise to rephrase or reroute them. Subtle differences in phrasing can make a big impact in your mind. 1. Why Am I Here? Whether you got to this moment by a failed marriage, back surgery, a lottery ticket, or by bus, it doesn’t matter for purposes moving forward....
They’ve become an increasingly popular way of living over the last few years, and a large number of those residents have decided to downsize in their retirement. There’s a number of reasons why park homes have proved so popular with those who wish to downsize, whether it be the modern, comfortable features of the homes themselves, the sense of community or the parks, or simply the great value. We’re going to take a quick look at five reasons why you might wish to consider a park home if you’re thinking of downsizing....
Personally, every month, I practice the art of gratitude by placing phone calls, or sending email, text or voice messages to mentors, coaches, and key members of my network to acknowledge, appreciate, and honor them. This conscious effort acknowledges the past, without compromising the present. This small act influences the future by keeping the lines of communication open for future possibilities and opportunities. Here are 5 reasons why you should be grateful: To amplify the importance of gratitude, I will share a personal story of my 1st annual performance review....
But apparently, the new generations are changing their minds. 1. The Wrist Watch is an Image of a Successful Businessmen If you’ve ever seen an episode of Mad Men, you’d know all those men wear stylish wrist watches, and this is because the image of the successful man wearing a watch is iconic. In business, people who wear wrist watches are seen as more reliable, organized and professional. Even if women embrace watches and turned them into elaborate bracelets that show the time, the image of a watch winder is still linked to men....
1. Thank you for speaking up when something’s not right. Your child is throwing a tantrum because—to them—something’s not right. They’re unhappy with how something is going, and while this fussing may be out of line, considering you are the parent and they are the child, at least they are still speaking up. As your child grows older, they can funnel this trait into the more adult solutions of speaking up for the underdog, or not letting themself get passed over for promotions at work....
After years of unending worry, I had decided to talk to my doctor about what I’d been feeling. I always felt worried about things going wrong and people being angry with me. Other people seemed so much more relaxed than me. Why? Was there a different way of thinking? Was there a different way to handle stress? And while sometimes my anxiety still gets the best of me, and every day can be a HUGE challenge, once I accepted I was a naturally anxious person and began learning to work with it instead of against it, my life improved greatly....
1. Write in a notepad, rather than in a notebook I’ve just noticed this a few days back. I have the habit of writing scripts in notebooks and sometimes in separate pages. One day I went to the bookshop and accidentally purchased the “NOTEPAD”, the one where you flip off pages vertically. I started writing on it; to my bewilderment the writing flow of mine was awesome. It might be due to fewer distractions from the previous page as I obviously flip off to the new page every time....
Can you see how this can be problematic? What’s important is to develop high self-esteem from within, because then, you’re in total control of it, and the effects will be permanent. Developing high self-esteem can (and should) take years and years to develop, but there are shortcuts or, as I like to call them, “hacks” you can use to develop it no time at all. If you practice these 5 hacks on a consistent, daily basis, you’ll notice a difference in your self-esteem in no time at all....
Although building and growing your blog into a successful site can be pretty difficult, there are several smart moves you can make early on to set yourself up for success in the future. Here are five smart moves all first-time bloggers should make as they launch their blogs to facilitate success later on. 1. Identify your niche audience One of the biggest mistakes a blogger can make is to neglect their blog’s niche....
Negative thoughts are emotionally and physically draining, and they often lead to judging others or ourselves. Negative thoughts close us off to the people and possibilities around us and limit our experiences . They can also be self-perpetuating; once a negative thought patterns begin, it takes some work to reverse those patterns. Positive thoughts, on the other hand, can leave you much more open. From that place it’s easy to embrace all of the potential joy and happiness your experiences have to offer....
5 Steps To Change Any Habit – [About.com]
My guess is that most of us would rather not spend much time in a hospital, unless you’re a doctor or nurse and love what you do. I’ve spent a day and a half in St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, with my disabled brother Mark who is waiting for surgery to remove an infected knee implant. So, I’ve had the chance to remember why I really like to avoid hospitals....
Even though I have only been developing software “professionally” for around two years, there is a ton of information that I can pass on to fledgling developers and hackers. Learning how to program is just the beginning of learning software development and actually becoming awesome at it. If you are taking computer science or MIS/CIS courses at a university, I can imagine that you are learning technical aspects, system design, programming languages, computer logic, and maybe even a little user interaction design....
It is in itself toxic to define someone else as toxic. Every situation presents a learning opportunity and how you interpret a person’s actions towards you, will depend on your own sensitivities. You will either see the glass half full or think it half empty. If you are ready to keep an open mind, this list of five types of toxic persons you should actually admire will prove just that....
Metallic dresses The era of stark whiteness has come to an end, and wedding dresses are leaning towards the glamorous, the detailed and the metallic. Dresses with gold, copper or silver threading are expected to rise in popularity in 2017, according to The Knot, and no wonder. Metallic detail adds a notch of beautiful sophistication that hints towards the luxurious and glamorous without necessarily becoming too overwhelming, like an encrusted dress or heavy jewelry might....
However, it also allowed you to access a part of you did not think you had and aligned your priorities. The most important aspect of journaling as a young adult was capturing moments that you could self-reflect on and improve on you. Today, we are so busy that journaling is now an extension of our office work. Self-reflection is part of growing up. Most times, we are locked up not by the attitudes and actions of other people but by our perception of what is or what is supposed to be These questions of self-reflection allow you to pause, access, analyze, and take the necessary step forward....
Moms, especially single moms, need more people cheering them on. Your love and care matter to your kids. You are their superhero. I think single moms are superheroes, too. The quotes below are words of encouragement for all of the single moms out there. Keep up the great work! Your hard work will pay off. Someday, they will be grown up and living on their own. Your job will never truly be done as a mom, but you can pat yourself on the back today and every day for doing mom duty day in and day out....
