Introvert Spring — a site specifically tailored for introverts in a world that ‘favours extroversion’ — has illustrated ten reasons why introverts are awesome on social and personal levels! An introverted personality is defined by a need to ‘recuperate’ alone, not by shyness or social ineptitude. As this infographic states, many introverts have equally developed social skills as their extroverted counterparts; they just don’t get energy through social interaction. Introverts are also considered wise, creative, good listeners, incredibly loyal, and significantly able to focus for longer periods of time....

You think you’re on the right path but somehow you feel lost. You think you’re doing your best. And you probably are, but deep inside you hear a little voice crying to get out. You try to silence it but you can still hear it. Your loved ones want the best for you. Since you were a child your parents had their own dreams about what you will become, who you’ll choose to love, and how you will live your life....

For purposes of this article though, when I say “processed food” I mean food that has been altered with artificial ingredients, fillers and chemical additives. Because this is the stuff that’s making us fat, causing disease and taking years off our lives. Read these 10 facts about processed food and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. Let’s dig in. 70 percent of our calories now come from processed food....

There are many ways you can maintain a sunny disposition in even the worst of situations. Be sure to: 1. Make a plan Things won’t always go according to this plan, but if you set out a list of goals you want to accomplish by the end of the day (or week), you’ll always have something to strive for. By making a to-do list, you ensure that each day you experience will be at least a little different than the one before it....

1. You share stuff even words can’t capture That gorgeous sunset might make a nice picture, but really the cool colors are not what makes this moment special. When you are there with your best friend, you don’t have to convey why its special. You are your bestie just get it in a way you don’t even need to describe. 2. You feel incredibly invincible afterward Traveling can be a bit intense, but after overcoming all the challenges with your best friend, you will feel ready to take on the world....

1. Turn off the TV. And not just the TV. Put down your cell phone and shut down your computer at least an hour before bedtime. Your body starts getting sleepy as it gets dark outside. This means you should also turn off those bright overhead lights. Use small, dimmer lamps or handheld book lights later at night. Having lots of lights on and staring into the glare of a screen contradicts what your body is naturally trying to do as darkness falls....

Here are ten things you need to know about moving house which, when planned and implemented carefully, can make the experience virtually stress free. 1. Book Your Removal Company Early Even before you finalize a moving date you can research removal options and ask any companies to quote. Removal businesses are in high demand so as soon as your move date is finalized, if you have the preparation out of the way, you can immediately book their services....

1. You need to wait for the right opportunity The real truth is that nothing is ever perfect, opportunity won’t just come knocking – You have to hunt for it. Many successful people started small and made mistakes along the way. Renowned actor and WWE superstar, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recounts that he started his wrestling career by taking 40 dollars per wrestling match. Today he earns seven to eight figures to feature in a movie....

Being clingy is completely normal in relationships. However, it can be too much, and it can feel like you are taking over your partner’s life. Being clingy can also be a sign of anxious personality disorder. People who have this usually feel submissive, helpless, or incapable of caring for themselves.[1] You can’t be in a relationship for the long term if you’re not taking time to be with your own thoughts and feelings, and just like you, your partner needs alone time as well....

From little things, big things grow. Sound familiar? We’ve compiled a list of 10 small deeds you could do to make a difference in 60 minutes. Sometimes it only takes one step to start a chain reaction, spread an idea or stimulate a thought. Why not see if you can tick a few off our list, or think of your own ways to make a little or possibly big difference....

1. Put down the book. Indigenous peoples, in many cases, transmit their wisdom from generation to generation in the form of oral tradition. Even when knowledge is written down, oral tradition contextualizes what is written. If you want to know what they know, you’re going to have to travel to the source and learn in person. 2. Be sincere. Native peoples can sniff out when Westerners visit them as tourists, as scientists, as ‘drive-by’ spiritual seekers, as journalists, etc....

1. Be Aware of (and Act on) Opportunities How much luck do you think you can look forward to if you stay locked up in your house like a hermit? Probably not much. If you don’t get out there and take action, you’ll find yourself in a sad pit of doom that is devoid of opportunity. Wanna be lucky? Life isn’t a charity, so get to work. 2. Visualize Success How well do you think you will perform on a date, job interview, or sporting event if your thoughts are filled with reasons you will fail?...

Here are just some ways to get your business idea off the ground if you have the entrepreneurial spirit this year. 1. Find the Right Support You may have all the personal and physical tools in place, but you’re nowhere without friends. There’s no better time to start networking, building business associate relationships, and getting sound advice from people in your local area and online. The great news for startups is there’s plenty of guidance from other entrepreneurs who are happy to help out for free....

Some of us are hardwired with the need to say yes all the time which puts us in hard situations at times. When it is about either meeting your needs or pleasing others, you find yourself in a tricky situation. You are afraid of being rude and you want to help because you are a kind soul. You don’t want to decline any requests you get but also you have your own needs to fulfill....

Getting over the hump (or is it a Dip?) Launching a blog can be a heady experience, especially if it’s your first blog. Suddenly, what you have to say is “out there”, potentially available to millions of readers. You feel something like the pamphleteers of the French and American Revolution must have felt, sending your ideas forth into the Great Wide World. Pretty soon, you might see a few readers, even get a comment of two, and that feels pretty good....

So it is with great joy that I bring you 10 Ways to Fit Meditation Into Your Day from Ms. DuHamel – along with some inspirational thoughts from some of the most influential individuals known to mankind – and I hope you will find it inspirational enough to Pinit or place it on a vision board. 1. Gaze 2. Repeat throughout the day three things for which you are grateful 3....

Choosing The Right Business Ideas For You Frankly, there’s so much you can do when it comes to running your own business in this ever-expanding world. That said, many entrepreneurs would advocate that you start a “side business” while you are still working a full-time job so as to not put a drain on your finances. Also, businesses take time to grow so putting your eggs in just the business basket may not yield you the desired results....

Whatever your motivation, you are going to have to learn some new and different hard skills to broaden your opportunities. After all, there’s a very famous quote that says: While the insanity part doesn’t really fit here, the overall message is a good one. If you are looking for a different result (career advancement, more money or even a career instead of a job), it’s up to you to make it happen....

In particular, those individuals tend to have certain items in their homes—tools that make them more productive, layouts that help them connect with their family, or resources that keep them focused on their most important goals. Here are eleven of those items and why having them in your home as well might offer the boost you’ve been looking for to jumpstart your productivity. 1. Simulated Sunrise Alarm Clock The alarm clock is one of the most hated and yet most necessary items in anyone’s home....