Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from. 25 Simple Ways to Make Your Life Happier

One day you will wake up & there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now. We are all familiar with the procrastination phenomenon. When we procrastinate, we squander away our free time and put off important tasks we should be doing them till it’s too late. And when it is indeed too late, we panic and wish we got started earlier. The chronic procrastinators I know have spent years of their life looped in this cycle....

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education. But in a busy world, it can often be hard to fit in time to learn anything that isn’t essential. The only things learned are those that need to be. Everything beyond that is considered frivolous. Even those who do appreciate the practice of lifelong learning, can find it difficult to make the effort. Here are some tips for installing the habit of lifelong learning: 15 Steps to Cultivate Lifelong Learning

We each have many distractions that keep us from getting things done. I noticed a few prominent distractions in my life this week (Twitter and Digg are taking over!) and I felt that it was time to address the problem! I know that I am capable of getting things done and achieving things but I’ve noticed that distractions can get the better of me. When I’ve planned to research a topic for a new article, sometimes I “wake up” and realise that I’ve been browsing Digg for the past 30 minutes....

I am writing this to help you change your life around for the better. I want you to live a long and prosperous life without looking back with regrets. You have many years ahead of you, and I want to make sure that you live them to the fullest. There’s nothing like waking up one morning and having a meltdown because you didn’t do what you wanted to, so I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you....

1. No one wants to hack me, I have nothing worth taking This is so not true. Believe it or not, hackers don’t select people based on what they have or who they are. Websites store passwords in big, giant databases. Don’t worry, they don’t store the actual password. What they do is encrypt the passwords. The encrypted passwords are what gets stored. When hackers steal passwords, they grab a giant batch of those encrypted passwords from the database and then use a mixture of software and hardware to decrypt them....

In this post, you’ll discover 10 ways to find your personal strengths. You might find that some of the methods below are more effective for you than others, so cherry-pick the techniques that resonate. 10 Ways to Find Your Own Personal Strengths

1. Set Savings Goals It’s always good to make a plan. Are you saving your money in order to buy a car? Perhaps you just want to pay down those credit card balances. Whatever the case, set your goals. Once you have a clear idea of what you are saving for, you will be prepared to work toward that goal. Think of your goals as a line of defense protecting you from spending inordinately....

In this busy and connected world, it can be difficult to meet potential partners who share your values and interests. When you have children’s needs to take of, it’s even harder to find the time and brain space to devote to your personal happiness. Tip-toeing into new territory always goes better with a guidebook, or in this case a guide blog post that covers all the concerns and tactics for trying online dating for the first time....

DIY Holiday Lanterns Sparkly Paper Lanterns Sparkly paper lanterns add glitz and glamor to your Christmas decor without the hefty price tag or even the sweat. Just coat a store-bought paper lantern with glue, and sprinkle silver or gold glitter until the lantern is fully covered. To avoid making a mess out of all the glitter, lay used newspaper on your work space. Hang the lanterns on your doorway or above tables to make holiday gatherings extra festive....

Some points to consider as you evaluate your options: 1. Are you ready for a thorough knowledge of your lady flower? Getting intimate with one’s body isn’t for everyone. Some people are really comfortable with tampons because they come with applicators and then offer a dangly string for extraction. No such luck with the Diva Cup. Part of the instructions involve holding the cup that is inside of you with your fingers and rotating it to ensure proper placement....

Us Brits spend around 85 hours a year snoozing, in fact just this morning I somehow managed to ignore my alarms for two hours. I have major repetitive snooze injury, but how about you? We get an average six and a half hours of sleep a night and most of us wake up around quarter past seven (I’m not convinced that time exists). 1 in 10 employees have been fired due to sleeping in and being late, and 1 in 4 admit to feeling sleepy whilst at work due to lack of sleep....

Coffee is a guilty pleasure that can have significant health benefits, including losing weight. Yes, you read that right! Combined with a healthy lifestyle that includes nutritious food and regular exercise, consuming coffee is a complimentary weight loss strategy when consumed lean, in moderation, and at optimal times. Let’s discuss how coffee helps your body burn fat and improves your metabolism. We will also learn if there is such a thing as too much coffee and the right way to drink it to reap its health benefits....

Shape your life for the better and uncover your true heart’s desires by asking yourself these five questions: 1. Where do I need to go to find myself? What do you truly want in your life? From work, lifestyle, to relationship…What do you prefer? What suits you the best? Without exploring well before settling down, you’re very likely limiting yourself living a life you might not really enjoy, but just happens to be the only way you know....

A lot of the time, we are forced to define ourselves by other people’s ideas and perspectives. We seem to care too much about what other people think of us and live our lives pleasing or conforming to what society as a whole tells us is right. Emma Watson may be best known as Hermione from the successful Harry Potter films, but she is much more than an actress — she is an activist and a true role model for women and men....

So what is the difference between “understanding” and “knowing”? Which is better: knowing or understanding something? In his article – It’s better to Understand Something than to Know It – featured on Quartz, Ephrat Livni gives the answers. Knowledge and Understanding are Different According to the article, knowing is static, “referring to discrete facts.” On the other hand, understanding is an active concept that describes the capacity to analyse and put these concrete facts in context to build a big picture....

Below are 8 surefire ways you can deal with jealousy to minimize its draining effects and harness its power: 8 Ways You Can Learn to Deal with Jealousy

1. Apple Pie I hate to break your heart right off the bat, but yes, the phrase “as American as apple pie” is a lie. The first recorded apple pie recipe was written in 1381 in England and it has been a popular dessert there ever since. It’s possible that, other than our own egos, Americans have come to think of apple pie as our invention because back in the day when we were just “the Colonies”, apples were much more abundant on America’s east coast than in England, and we were therefore able to make it much more often over here as a result....

In this article, I will only focus on the gadgets for dogs. But next week I’ll recommend cat lovers the must-haves to keep your cat happy. Dogs, being social animals and man’s best friend, can often get unhappy if left alone for long hours, and this can affect their overall happiness. To pet smart and keep your dog healthy, I have picked some of the best designed gadgets for your furry friend....

Why Healthy Eating is Important A healthy diet filled with real food can mean better blood sugar levels, a longer life, better focus, less risk for disease, a healthier heart, better digestion, and a naturally healthy weight that we don’t always have to feel the need to manage. However, the term healthy eating means many different things to just about everyone and not one set meal plan will work for every single individual out there....