I want to specifically touch on this last point – the personal growth and the transformation that happens within because this can be difficult to express, unless you actually give it some serious thought. I know I struggled to express this in words when I returned from backpacking on my own for over a year. I had undergone a massive change personally. But, what exactly did this look like on paper?...
1. A midnight walk through a medieval village Medieval Lavenham is right in the heart of Suffolk. It’s a small village which packs a powerful cultural punch. Building its wealth on wool, it was once the third-richest place in the UK. While there’s lots to do in Lavenham, and its businesses provide top-notch bars, restaurants, and hotels fit for a king, why not explore it while its residents sleep by walking the cobbles on a midnight date?...
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1. Every encounter leaves you burnt out You should feel energized with the right person, not stressed and overwhelmed after you have spent some time with them. 2. You are more aware in the relationship Many decisions should be made spontaneously and automatically when you’re loving the right person. But when you’re loving the wrong person it is as if you are burdened with the decision of including them in every plan you make....
1. You fear the apocalypse is near You know when friends say that they cannot perform basic chores like doing the laundry and are not comfortable with washing machines, a shiver goes down your spine. This is when you think that the preppers are right and the end is really imminent. 2. You do not suffer from a disorder By now, you are sick and tired of your loved ones and friends telling you that you are on the Obsessively Compulsive Disorder (OCD) spectrum....
1. “You’re freaking out over nothing.” Depression and mood disorders tend to involve peaks and valleys of extreme emotions. If you belittle the problems someone is experiencing, they’ll feel attacked and it may make the problem worse. While you might have a different perspective on their situation, that doesn’t change how strong their feelings are, which is the real problem. The chemical and electrical imbalances that cause mental health problems will still be present, even if the person struggling has no responsibilities....
Tired of seeing clutter and chaos at home and at the office? Whether you’re looking to overhaul your schedule, find better ways of storing your belongings or are just interested in keeping your desk a little bit tidier, these 11 tips will help you become a more organized person. 1. Create a to-do list. To-do lists often get a bad rap as a collection of tasks that will never get done....
1. “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” ― Elbert Hubbard A true friendship cannot blossom in the presence of judgement. If you are afraid to tell a person you love anything about your past, then you should consider whether they belong in your life. 2. “It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not....
1. You find it difficult to adjust to conventional systems. A good part of our society caters for the extrovert, from our office spaces to hang out spots. Although you try to appear suitable for your environment you still feel awkward in large social settings. As an outgoing introvert, your focus is not matched for traditional settings because you will probably hate it. 2. You take your time to be warmed up around people....
1. The physical chemistry between you two is palpable. So much so that other people comment how great you are together. There is no guessing or wondering if the electricity between you is real. Just holding hands fills your heart with joy, even after many years of being together. 2. He takes a genuine interest in your life. He asks you all about your hopes and dreams and even wants to know how your day was....
Maybe it also has something to do with the fact that a lot of moms don’t really make a big deal out of it, but they definitely have plenty of struggles that they keep to themselves. Here are some of the things I learned from my mom, as well as my wife, once I had already grown up and started a family of my own. 1. She had to walk the tight line between parent and friend A mother wants nothing more than to see the warm smiles on her children’s faces, have fun with them and talk about all kinds of things....
Check out 15 strengths of middle children. 1. They Are Responsible The oldest child made mistakes, the middle child watched the mistakes being made, and the youngest child was somewhere else, probably playing with toys. This taught the middle child to be responsible and not make the same mistakes – well, most of them, anyway. 2. They Are Good At Negotiation The middle child learnt to negotiate with their parents and siblings, while the oldest demanded and the youngest whined....
1. She is your personal life adviser Whenever things get tough, you can always turn to your older sister for a glass of something strong and a heart-to-heart. From your first boyfriend to how to pay taxes, your older sister often seems like an infinitely wise guru who you can turn to when you don’t know what to do. 2. You’re used to being second in command during play time When it came to playtime, your older sister was always in control of the games....
The trick is to organize your tasks and use your time effectively to get more things done daily. This can help reduce stress levels and improve productivity at work and at home. Time management skills take time to develop and are different for each person. Finding what works best for you and your busy schedule is key here. What Is Time Management? The term time management is self-explanatory, it means managing your time....
This is not to say that you will never have moments of despair, anxiety and discouragement. But as a positive person, you never let these thoughts take over your life. You live the four-to-one ratio: You generate four positive thoughts for every negative one, to keep situations from getting out of hand. Below, you’ll find 15 signs of negative people, and see what makes them tick. You’ll discover why many people are unaware of their negativity and how it is ruining their lives – and everyone else’s....
1. You learn to be very patient with people who don’t know what they’re talking about. Bass is one of the most misunderstood instruments, and as a bass player, you constantly hear things like, “Oh, you use a pick? Don’t you use your fingers on bass?” (you know that both have their place) or “Bass is always just single notes, right?” To be a bass player, you need to learn patience quickly, or else you will constantly be correcting people....
1. You wear the essentials. If you are like me, your wardrobe is pretty simple and not full of clothes that you probably never wear. In regards to laundry, this is done when clothes are dirty and helps save the environment. You use less detergent and less energy, in every sense of the word. 2. You are always ready first. This is a star quality of being low maintenance in my opinion....
1. You never knew such a strange mixture of fear and joy was even possible Our bodies can be washed over by tons of different chemicals, which cause a wide plethora of emotions that can greatly vary in intensity and the effects they have on our psyche. In specific circumstances you can get some potent mixtures of incredibly strong emotions, and being a parent for the first time is one hell of an emotional grenade....
1. They have a minor mental disorder. Because it has been all hyped up, ADHD is thought of as a major mental disorder. Many others are convinced that it has been been invented by Big Pharm to sell more medication, such as Ritalin or Adderall. You know that ADHD exists and as many as 9% of American children are battling this disorder. There are now so many studies from prestigious scientific institutions that show ADHD is a minor mental disorder that you wish more people would get their facts right....
