For many adults, the amount of physical nurturing they receive declines as they age, even as medical studies confirm that the health benefits of physical touch extend throughout our lives. A heart to heart hug can have significant benefits on our health and happiness in the following ways: Enhances Relationships A heart warming hug increases the feeling of safety, security, trust and belonging. These are the foundations of all healthy relationships....

In this article, you’re going to learn the seven ways in which regular exercise boosts your mood and energy. You see, the norm of society nowadays is the main culprit to lower mood and energy levels. In a world where sitting for long stretches at a time has become the new disease, it may come as no surprise that you feel lethargic regularly. Having said that, if you’re ready to get exercising for a minimum of 20 minutes a day, then you’re going to find out exactly how your life can take a turn for the better....

You can alleviate some of that extra stress by automating your company so that you can focus on the most important task—revenue. Listed below are some ways that can help guide you into making your business more effective and efficient. 1. Setting Up Your Business When automating your business, you should look at ways to make business functions more efficient. What practices would you like to improve on? What tasks are repetitive, and can be sped up by automating?...

Toddlers and temper tantrums are something that go together. The child is attempting to express their outrage at a complex world through these radioactive-like “melt-downs.” Parents are tasked with remaining calm and patient during these episodes. The toddler is striving toward a sense of independence, yet is far to young to understand that their safety may be at risk. What’s a parent to do? There are proven methods to redirect or distract the child without being punitive....

1. Be Brutally Honest Honesty is always the best policy–especially when writing. Even fiction writers are honest. Authors like Stephen King and J.K. Rowling base their fictional stories on true facts. They extensively research the subjects they write about, and they’re honest when describing the fantasy worlds and stories in their imaginations. This is what makes them successful. Learning to speak and think honestly is a skill we learn, and blogging is a great way to start....

It can happen for no apparent rhyme or reason; people using you, treating you like a dogsbody, walking all over you or not thinking about what you want or what’s best for you. The trouble is, the more it happens, the more you feel like you can’t change it; the more it happens the smaller you get. Here are some practical ways that you can stop being treated like a doormat, and start being treated with respect....

Initially, VR was used to improve gaming experience and to enhance audiences with better movie encounters. But, with the rise in its popularity and craze, big companies like Sony, and Facebook started investing in it. And now a lot of experimentation and exploration has begun in this field. So naturally we expect VR to be a big part of our future. With so much investment of time, workforce and money in this technology, expectations has increased and here are the seven ways in which VR can affect us and can change our future:...

1. Reduces Anxiety Exercising is a natural alternative to relieving anxiety. Rather than taking anti-anxiety medication, scientists from Princeton University have found that a short workout or a walk may be just as beneficial in getting rid of anxiety. Even if it’s just a 30-minute workout, scientists have found that people with anxiety feel better long after working out. Feeling anxious? Go outside and go for an intense run — even if it’s just down the block — to get rid of the anxiety....

Yet, his book offers interesting insights for writers to develop their craft and become better writers. Here are eight pieces of advice from Stephen King on what common mistake you should not make with your writing. Trying to please everyone but yourself Truth is that not everyone will love what you write. There are different segments of the society and they all have their opinions on the approach you take to your writing....

Failing to follow e-mail etiquette. Thinking you are anonymous. Sending e-mail to the wrong person. Using one e-mail address for everything. Forgetting to check all of your e-mail accounts. Clicking “Send” too fast. Forgetting the attachment. Using your ISP’s domain and not your own. 8 e-mail mistakes that make you look bad – [Microsoft Small Business Center]

The man told me that I was his choice for the position, but that he and his superior agreed that the other candidate would stay at the company longer. They liked me and knew I would benefit their business, but they felt like I would use the position as a stepping stone and find another job within a year or so. Of course, there are some obvious factors that may have contributed to my recent job interview rejection....

Crash diets are only effective for a short period of time because it is impossible to maintain consistently. An alternative to trendy, extreme weight loss programs is making a long term diet plan. Small changes to one’s eating habits are easier to adopt and follow. For tips on creating a weight loss regiment, checkout the infographic above. One of hardest parts of losing weight is making the commitment to limit your food choices....

These personal traits enable fortunate individuals to travel the world and soak up a wealth of experience. This, in turn, helps them to develop as people, as they learn how to become better communicators, achieve a better understanding of those around them and establish a keen sense of independence. These traits are also pivotal in any relationship, and tend to distinguish individuals as superior lovers. With this in mind, let’s look at exactly why travelers are more likely to maintain romantic affiliations....

Indecision, self-doubt, lack of confidence or motivation are all byproducts of our inner villain. We don’t need to demonstrate a Dexter-complex to know that we can be the number one cause of our own failures and downfalls. Fortunately, there’s a solution: we just have to be aware of this monster inside of us, understand its gameplan and overpower its demoralizing voice. So, what do you need to know? Listed below are 8 reasons why you, of all people, are your number one worst enemy, along with how you can overcome, well, yourself....

I’ve been relying on Google Notebook as a catch-all for blog post ideas — being able to just highlight information and save it is a great tool for a blogger. In replacing it, though, I’m starting to lean towards Evernote. I’ve found it handles pretty much everything I want, especially with the voice recording feature. I’m planning to keep trying things out for a while yet — I’m sticking with Google Notebook until the Firefox extension quits working — and if you have any recommendations that I missed when I put together this list, I’d love to hear them — just leave a comment!...

As important as problem-solving is to success, not all approaches are created equal. The best problem-solving strategies ensure both efficiency (finding a solution as quickly as possible, with the minimum number of barriers) and effectiveness (finding a solution that actually solves the problem long-term). To accomplish both, you may need to try out some new ways of seeing and handling challenges. Problem-Solving Strategies That Always Work Here are 8 surefire problem-solving strategies that work, no matter what you’re struggling with....

Enjoy. 1. They do meaningful work Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more folks talk about this concept of “meaningful work.” News flash: this is nothing new. People have been asking questions about the meaning of life since Aristotle’s era. The reason why there’s a higher percentage of energetic people who do meaningful work is because they don’t have to try as hard as the average employee in order to actually do their jobs — because they love what they do for a living....

1. The true definition of being a man All boys grow into adults, but only some grow into men. Men put their families and friends above their own well-being, and will stand up for what they believe in, always. Men have integrity, and always act with the best of intentions. They may have a tough exterior, but on the inside is a caring, selfless person willing to do anything to make his loved ones comfortable and happy....

What do you need? There is a way you can relieve it all on your own. The only equipment you need is an exercise mat. There are 8 hip stretches that will change your life! How to do? In the video, Ryan shows you 8 stretches to relieve lower back pain. He demonstrates the lying hip rotation, piriformis hip rotation, butterfly, frog, kneeling lunge, traveling butterfly, squatting internal rotations and pigeon....

Send a handwritten thank-you note. (sound famililar?) Send a thank-you gift. Produce an email newsletter. Call clients for “thinking of you” check-ins. Send holiday cards. Send the best clients holiday gifts. Give referrals of their products and services often. And work the hell out of search engine optimization (my words). Read the rest of what Heidi has to say, as well as several other great posts at her site, Talk it UP!...