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“Couples who invite a lot of family and friends to their nuptials tend to have happier marriages than those who don’t,” said a study from the University of Virginia. Here, they tracked 1,000 Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 who were not married at the time, and followed them for five years. By noting those got married, they found a range of results. Here are the findings from two studies that discuss the phenomena:...

Missing Punctuation Marks You might be surprised at how vital proper punctuation can be. Via This Charming Mum The Wrong Version of “It’s” Sorry, there’s absolutely no excuse for this one unless you’re a dyslexic third grader. It’s = The contraction of “it is”, with the apostrophe standing in for the I. Example: It’s horrible when people vandalize library books. Its = The possessive form of “it”. Example: The library book fell apart after its cover was pulled off....

The effects of tight clothing on stomach health According to Richard Bricknell of the Bristol Physiotherapy clinic, wearing tight underwear such as shape wear can cause stomach acid to rise into the oesophagus. This can result in heartburn, ulcers and may even increase your risk of oesophageal cancer. Another risk from shape wear comes in the form of breathing difficulties. Restrictive clothing does not allow your diaphragm to move in a normal, healthy manner....

Recent studies have found that employees who frequently used social media are more productive than those who don’t; the former are more service- and customer-oriented and can get more done in less time than their non-Twitter junkie counterparts. Why, exactly, does social media usage make a better employee? 1. It makes you more creative What’s more inspiring than the collective streams of consciousness of hundreds of thousands of people from anywhere in the world?...

13 Rules High Achievers Never Break

In working towards self-improvement, we often turn to finding inspiration in others who have made it. There is something comforting in knowing that today’s leaders in their niche were once a work-in-progress just like ourselves with many personal obstacles and struggles to face. Looking at Richard Branson’s life right now, it may seem like he is one of those lucky ones who made it in the tough world of entrepreneurial competition, yet you would be surprised to hear the personal struggle he went through to get there....

And in cases where you might trying to find something creative for a gift to someone in your life that appeals to their nerdy side, you might find yourself a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options out there. If that sounds anything like you, then this might be the list for you! Here are 10 really awesome and creative gift ideas that anyone who is a gamer, comic book fan, or sci-fi or epic fantasy fan would really enjoy....

Whether you want it for your home office, editing photography, or gaming, you don’t need to spend big bucks on a display screen because a low budget one will certainly do the trick.[1] We can almost hear you having second thoughts about the picture quality, but you don’t have to worry at all.[2] Our list of the best monitors under $100 will be more than enough to cover you. Just go through it now, and you’ll find yourself a bargain....

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: What is one type of business that an aspiring entrepreneur could create with just $100 in their pocket? Teaching – Shaun King, HopeMob 2. Freelancing – Elizabeth Saunders, Real Life E® 3. Consulting – Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers Personal Finance 4. Managing Web Design – Matt Wilson, Under30Media 5. Vlogging on YouTube – Erin Blaskie, BSETC 6. Creating Information Products...

These 10 cool things you need to have in your backyard will make the exterior of your home a place that you, and your family and friends, will never want to leave. 1. A Summer Kitchen A summer kitchen does more than help you spend more time outside in the warmest months of the year — it helps keep the interior of your home spick and span when you throw outdoor parties....

The desert rain frog recently made a splash as videos of this little guy got millions of hits. It’s adorable squeaks are actually a cry of anger. This cute little ball of nerves puffs itself up and squeals at it’s enemies, which promptly pick the little guy up and adopt him because he’s so cute. His futile cries are meant to terrify would be attackers but they may just attract a curious onlooker....

#1 Teach you time management #2 You get presents everyday #3 Show you what a true foodie is like #4 Teach you how to enjoy life #5 Tell you to look at things that you might have overlooked #6 Keep you warm, both mentally and physically #7 Teach you how to think outside of the box #8 Demonstrate what means by organise #9 Free wake up call #10 He loves himself, and you of course!...

It’s worth mentioning that most of the drinks on this list contain a decent amount of sugar and calories. But honestly, one of the great pleasures in life is enjoying a tall Mojito on a hot July day, so you should definitely treat yourself while you can. And what’s the point of all the hard work you do year-round if you can’t let loose with a Long Island Iced Tea every once in a while?...

The world is changing each day. Being more productive is not an option anymore, but a prerequisite to getting ahead in this competitive world, and even being happy. Here are 10 effective ways that you can super boost your productivity now. 1. Challenge your own excuses. Did you know that around 40% of your daily actions are on automatic? You do not make a conscious decision with everything you do, because most of your actions are habit....

It’s just the sad (or not that sad) truth of the modern world of professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives and everyone in between. Quite frankly, if you’re not effective with your email, you might as well not even bother coming to work. So let’s take a closer look into this topic today, and try to make ourselves a bit more productive with our emails. The key to all this is mastering certain email management skills, ten of them, to be more exact....

As you know, 50% of marriages end in divorce—which is terrible—and I think it comes down to love. People don’t quite know what it means to love someone else properly. So, to help, I’ve picked out some of the best books to help with understanding love on a deeper level than you can imagine. The best kind of books on relationships I find are ones that have the following specifications to them:...

1. RunKeeper RunKeeper currently has 28 million users. As the name suggests, it is an app that will track workouts and keep track of pace, distance and time. It is particularly popular with athletes who are training for races who want an easy way to track their progress. Download 2. Cyclemeter With a five star rating, Cyclemeter provides a perfect alternative to RunKeeper for cyclists. The app is highly comprehensive and customizable, allowing the user to select which stats he or she wants to see....

A pocket-sized Moleskine : I love the reporter’s notebook or standard lined notebook, though lately I’ve been using the tiny extra-small Volants, whose soft vinyl cover stands up to my back pocket better. Tops Docket Gold letter-sized pads : These are my favorite pads for writing; they are the only letter-sized top-bound legal pads I’ve been able to find with both narrow rules (most legal pads are wide-ruled) and an extra-stiff cardboard backing, perfect for lap-top writing....

1. Complaining to Gain Sympathy Complaining about how bad your life is or how unfair things are to gain other’s attention and sympathy, can backfire quickly. It might work in the short-term because people want to respond with kindness, but if it becomes a habit, you’re more likely to send people running in the other direction. 2. Focusing on Your Point of View Only Focusing on what you’ve got to say without really hearing other points of view is a habit that will quickly annoy others....