Hair 1. Moisturize tired tresses Hair that’s colored, highlighted, or regularly heat-styled (like with a curling iron or flat iron) can get dried out. Give your mane a moisturizing mask right from your refrigerator. In a bowl, mash together one banana and one avocado until the mixture has a smooth, even texture. Use a wide-tooth comb to distribute the mixture evenly through clean, damp hair, then pop on a shower cap (you want the mask on your hair, not your clothes or furniture)....

Don’t believe me? Check out these hilarious Tumblr illustrations and you’ll soon see what I mean. Which type are you? Source: 2 Kinds of People Featured photo credit: # 35 / 2 Kinds Of People via 2kindsofpeople.tumblr.com

Einstein wasn’t just a brilliant physicist, however. He was also a remarkably wise man with incredible insights on society. Along with his groundbreaking discoveries in physics, his innovative views on a wide variety of topics ensure that he will be remembered for centuries to come. In this article I would like to share some of Einstein’s most inspiring and incisive quotes with you. It is my hope that these quotes will provide you with a better understanding of the kind of human being he was....

There are so many fun family activities available, we’ve compiled 25 of them to set you on your way. 1. Visit museums Educational and entertaining, museum trips have a knack of sticking in your memory, creating many positive moments for your young ones. Have a scan through Google to find out what’s on offer, or make it a day trip further afield to Take a look at this video to find out why visiting museums is a good choice:...

1. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig A professor relates his struggles with mental illness, with his philosophy, and with what it means to have a good life, all through the course of a motorcycle trip across of the United States. It’s truly life-changing. 2. The Kite Runner by Khaleed Hosseini A man struggles to find forgiveness and love amidst a war torn Afghanistan and his subsequent immigration to America....

If you didn’t love school, don’t worry. Today’s online options have come so far, you can listen on your commute, download everything to your smartphone, or take an entire class via watching short digestible online videos for free. 1. Programming for Everybody You’ve probably seen or heard the headlines claiming “everybody needs to learn how to code.” If you agree, this University of Michigan course from Coursera is a great option....

Recently, some of the benefits of green tea have been brought to the attention of the public by the media, but something that most of us still ignore is that, you don’t have to limit yourself to green tea to reap all those great benefits. Indeed, it does no matter whether white tea, green tea, Odong tea or black tea is your favorite, for whatever flavors you prefer, all contain powerful nutrients including different kinds of polyphenols and catechin molecules in different combination and quantity....

To use mindfulness techniques effectively and efficiently, first we need to understand the basics of mental energy. The techniques won’t serve you if you are not capable of managing your mental fluctuations and the emotions produced by them. Knowing this, we can effectively and efficiently apply a mindfulness technique and get the most out of the present moment. Scratching the Surface of the Present The mind is naturally collecting and processing information permanently, so it’s constantly occupied....

Everyone has their own set of negative personality traits. While others go the extra mile for constant self-improvement, some do not even realize that what they’re like is not as ideal as they’d like to believe. Then there are the few who do notice their negative traits, but opt to see past them – gotta love yourself for who you are, flaws and all, right? Here’s a pick-upper: it all boils down to perspective....

Fortunately, there are quite a few opportunities to increase income during the holidays. Some of them can be done from home and don’t require a lot of time. Here are a few examples. Apps Most people don’t realize just how much money something as simple as data is worth. Fortunately, companies do realize this and they are willing to pay for it. There are quite a few apps that will actually pay people just to keep the app on their phone....

I will only spend time on/with subjects of obsession – Just like your obsession with running, painting, or growing your own tomatoes, most of us will only initiate friendships with those who make the most of our time. I must recognize realistic variables – Yes, adult friendship is like a real life math problem—helping us set realistic expectations. Sometimes we want to be closer with others, but we foresee responsibilities that can get understandably in the way....

Not anymore. A recent study, “Happiness and Productivity,” conducted by a pair of economist academics, has proven that happiness makes people more productive on the job. According to one of the authors of the research, Professor Andrew Oswald, there’s data to back up the claim: “Companies like Google have invested more in employee support and employee satisfaction has risen as a result. For Google it rose by 37%. They know what they are talking about....

Quotes to encourage startups and those starting out as entrepreneurs Discovering quotes that can encourage you while getting your business started as a successful entrepreneur is included below. A startup is someone who has decided to invest in creating a business that is based on a business model. The amazing thing about being a startup is the fact that you are opening up a brand new business that can be just what your target market is looking for....

30. “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor “Went the distance, now I’m back on my feet, just a man and his will to survive.” This speaks for itself; turn it up loud and stand tall! 29. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell “Don’t you know that there ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough…” Don’t let any obstacles that get in your way hold you back....

Here are 30 unique ways to earn some cash via the Internet: 2. Google AdSense: Set up your own niche websites I love reading the way that Spencer Haws – not the basketball player, but the webmaster – sets up websites focused around a variety of topics and then places Google AdSense ads on them to make money. 3. YouTube: Make money via video ads If you know your way around your smartphone’s video feature, try to earn a $4 million per year like vlogger PewDiePie by uploading interesting videos to YouTube....

Here are 30 signs that show you are going to be highly successful: 1. You can adapt to change. There will be times when you know you have to change, in order to move forward when things are not working as well as they use to. You are not affected negatively by any changes that come your way, instead you adapt to the change and are flexible about it....

Get ready to take a step back into childhood with this amazing list of fantastic theme parks — emphasis on “fantastic”. 1. Hello Kitty Secret Garden, East Sussex This Hello Kitty wonderland is located in the UK. Step into this Kitty’s world on her magical tea cups, a sky-hopper, and a meet-and-greet with the lady herself! Check it out here. via theguardian.com 2. CBeebies, Staffordshire Come and play with all your favorite characters from the UK cartoon CBeebies!...

At 80, we will wish for the ability to travel and move more like we could at 60. At 60, we will wish to be spry and energetic like we were at 40. And at 40, we will want to relive our glory days like when we were 25. But why do we wish for these things? It’s because very few of us will ever fully experience what life has to offer: a life full of abundance, beauty, and unlimited experiences....

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You never know how strong you are… until being strong is the only choice you have. As you can imagine, it can have massive implications for us as adults – if we believe nothing much we do can influence how things will turn out we’re fare less likely to try and do anything to improve our situation. We’re therefore much, much less able to be able to cope when things go wrong....