Not enough? 10 Basic Rules of Happiness You Need to Follow

How many sleepless nights have you been through since the day you said goodbye? How many painful days have you been through since the day you fell apart? How long have you been trapped in the past and unable to move on? You want to forget. And you want to forgive. But it you just can’t. You thought you had forgotten the best memories of the past. But whenever you walk past the place where you two first met, the good old days pop up in your mind again and you just can’t help but burst into tears....

1. The World Bank Estimate The World Bank estimates that up to 2014, the penetration of banks in all segments of India increased from 35% in 2010 to 53% in 2014. When the ruling political parties at the centre changed in 2014 and the present government floated its Jan Dhan Yojana Scheme, a further proliferation of savings bank accounts took place. The scheme aimed at financial inclusion for all classes and masses of Indian society – and by January 2015, over 125 million new bank accounts had been opened....

1. Spend time with them This should be a no-brainer, but today’s busy world makes it incredibly difficult to find the time to just be with our children. Because these moments are so scarce, it’s important to make the most out of every second you have with your child. Learn about their interests, their fears, their hopes and dreams. The Harvard Graduate School of Education suggests parents “plan regular, emotionally intimate time with (their) children....

There are five types of people that I thought I hated for a long time. Then I realized that they were simply people dealing with their own weaknesses and fears. Maybe they were dealing with those fears much differently than I thought they should. But I realized it’s a far better idea to try to understand and sympathize with them, rather than say I hate for them. Here are those five types of people, and what I learned about them....

When I was a small child, I’d curl up on my parents’ bed after the sunshine had warmed their dark brown comforter. It was an oasis of peace and safety that I struggled to find in later years. I’d made the mistake of thinking that being an adult meant no longer delighting in “silly” things like a sun-warmed blanket. I was entirely wrong. Each day includes moments that can be deeply enjoyed or carelessly tossed aside....

Do excuses like these sound familiar? I’m a naturally shy person — speaking in front of people makes me nervous. I’m not a good writer, so I’ll never get promoted. I have a slow metabolism, and I’m not an athletic person — losing weight is impossible! If so, then what may be holding you back is a “fixed mindset”. You’ve probably heard this term, coined by Stanford University psychology professor Carol Dweck....

The funny thing is that mothers can’t really see the bigger picture here, because it’s very difficult to deal with the physical consequences of giving birth. It’s a whole new mess that needs to be sorted out, and it’s very difficult to deal with the new body figure that comes postpartum. This problem can even lead to such an amount of dissatisfaction that it can cause depression, which is something you need to steer clear from because your life has a new purpose now — your newborn....

Communication One of the most important skills in any business is effective communication. When you are communicating with staff and clients, make sure that all your instructions and information is understood the way you intend it to be. Simply repeating the same request in different words at the end of a conversation can mean the difference between getting the report you want and the one that your staff thought you wanted....

1. Gather and Listen to Feedback Employees just want to be heard. They want to know that their opinions matter and that they are respected and cherished members of the organization. Sadly, a lot of business leaders make decisions independent of their employees. This drives a wedge between the employer and employees and causes frustration. One of the best things you can do is simply listen to your employees. Even if you make a decision that’s different than the one they want you to make, the mere fact that you listen says a lot about where your priorities are....

Back Pain Causes There are a few different reasons why women experience back pain during pregnancy. The common reason is actually quite simple – weight gain. During pregnancy, women can potentially experience dramatic weight gain. In reality, it’s hard not to gain weight. You are growing a new human, after all. This new weight gain is centered around the abdominal region shifting your center of gravity and causing an adjustment in your normal posture....

Use these to your advantage in the workplace, and you can prosper and move up the rankings. Additionally, you’ll build a better rapport with other members of staff; all of this will help you hit your 100% in work and get the job done every time. Featured photo credit: https://c2.staticflickr.com via c2.staticflickr.com

Below are the top 50 quotes by Confucius in areas related to Life Lessons, Work, Inspiration, Communication, and Self-Reflection. Life Lessons As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, a wise man should adapt himself to circumstances. When it is obvious that goals cannot be reached, do not adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Give a man a fish, feed [his] home for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed [him] for a lifetime....

But playing video games can actually provide some benefits. By choosing proper games, you can enjoy the perks while limiting the negatives. 1. Video games can help children learn better Certain video games actually have an educational component. They may help children learn about letters and numbers, or help with their vocabulary and decision-making skills. Choosing games with an intellectual benefit can help younger children prepare to enter school by giving them an entertaining way to build fundamentals....

For a long time, conventional wisdom held onto the belief that you were either born with charisma or you weren’t. Psychologists believe that charisma is a mix of nature and nurture.[1] Yes, some people are simply hardwired with a more charismatic personality than others. The good news, though, is that you can learn to be more charismatic and develop such qualities if you want to become a leader. Before we jump into those qualities, it would probably help to define what exactly charisma is....

Recent developments in technology have opened new doors for businesses to outsource functions to established shipping organizations. This is especially beneficial to organizations with large shipments. What about small organizations that do not have the volumes to economically employ those services? Shipping cost can drain your business’ profits and extend your break-even point if you do not keep a keen eye on it. These tips could help keep it checked....

For most people the image of an expecting mother or a mother with kids is matched with a house in the suburbs, yet life has its own ways. Life can’t be predicted and more and more couples face the challenge of growing their kids in apartments. Living in a small flat is not easy for one, but when there are three or more, it might get a little crowded. However, if you are in a small flat there are chances you live in a large city, like New York City or San Francisco, which comes with lots of advantages....

Think about it. You are selling yourself every day. Whether it is trying to get your coworkers to back up your ideas or convincing your spouse why your restaurant pick is the better choice, we are constantly selling ourselves. Knowing some good sales techniques is not only a salesperson skill, but it is also a life skill. If you walk into a job interview feeling confident and knowing how to sell yourself to the employer, you are going to have an advantage over the competition....

1. You broke up for a reason. Either you changed or they changed. There is always a reason for a break up. Moving away from or out of a unhappy situation is the logical thing to do. Just remember that breaking up with them is for the better. Think long term here. Don’t just tolerate anyone in your life if you don’t have to. Set up personal boundaries. Surround yourself with people who add value to your life and treat them with respect so they will stay around....

1. Brainstorming Your flurry of ideas shouldn’t be held back by the constraints of a word processor. Writing free-form is much more flexible than typing in something like Microsoft Word; it allows you to put all of your thoughts onto the page in whatever form those ideas come to you. If you’re having a burst of inspiration your big ideas probably won’t come in a linear order, so why should you write them in one?...