Recently, a survey was done in India among married couples to figure out how much arguing affected their relationship. And it turns out that 44% of responders attribute part of their marital success to how much they argue. They said that fighting more than once a week helps keep the lines of communication open. And that isn’t all, another study done over 14 years found that couples who argued often and in a peaceful manner were more likely not be separated....

The Sentinel Creed Sentinel soldiers or Tomb Guards, which stand watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, epitomize excellence and take pride in the work they do. These hand-picked guards spend countless hours in intensive training for 12 months before they ever set foot on the hallowed grounds in an official capacity. They are taught the importance of what they do and not only serve but live their lives according to the Sentinel Creed, which makes the actions of one particular Tomb Guard exceptional and ordinary at the same time....

All that being said, there are days when I can’t bear the thought of having to plan a meal, let alone cook. Sometimes when I’m really stressed, I just can’t muster up the energy for cooking, even though I love it. I just think, “Oh God. ANOTHER thing I have to deal with today.” But if I can just push through that initial reluctance, I’m back in my element. The kitchen is my domain, and being in control of one aspect of my life helps me to feel like maybe, just maybe, I can regain control over the rest of my life....

In fact, one of the greatest misfortunes you can meet early in a project is premature—yet inevitably still partial—success. When that happens, the temptation is to fix on what seemed to work so quickly and easily and look no further. Later, maybe, a competitor will come along and continue the exploration process that you aborted, pushing on to find a much better solution that will quickly push your partial one aside....

Two recent events prompted me to write about manhood today. The first was the release of The Shriver Report, a study of the status of women in the United States. The second was the publication of The Art of Manliness, a book of advice on manhood based on the popular blog of the same name. The Shriver Report‘s most stunning finding is that women now make up half of the American workforce, and are the primary breadwinner or co-breadwinner in 2/3 of American families....

What Do You Need To Let Go Of?

Okay, 240.88 cans, guess I am not that worry now. Are your favorite drink in the list? How much of your favorite caffeinated drink would it take to kill you?

Learn today to cook yummy and healthy meals within 15 minutes! Let’s start with these outstanding and easy-to-cook recipes. 1. Mouth-watering Lemony Shrimp Salad With Couscous Shrimp are great for your health as they are primarily made of proteins. They are supercharged with vitamin B12, selenium, and protect against cancer. 2. Tasty Garlicky Broiled Salmon and Tomatoes Improve your heart health and brain development by consuming salmon. The garlic not just makes the salmon taste delicious, it also helps avoid infection and clean your blood....

When you’re home all day and don’t have routines in place your day may become a shamble with nothing getting done properly. Likewise, if you return home after work to a list of jobs and no order or routine, it may be difficult to even get started. Unclutterer has some examples for different job routines around the house that will make life easier. Establishing Routines – [Unclutterer]

I looked a few weeks ago at Mailbox, and indeed it is a better solution, recently purchased by Dropbox it was my go-to mail client. That was until I downloaded Dispatch, a new app by Muh Hon Cheng and Lin Junjie. There are 3 main features that define Dispatch, Actions, Snippets and Integration. I show all 3 is this 6 minute video!

DMC’s DIY paper lunch bag CD covers – [Empty House] The trick is to trim about an inch and a half off the open end of the bag so when it is folded over it tucks into the fold to stay closed and is more square…

According to Daniel Goleman, author of the book Emotional Intelligence, emotional empathy is the ability to feel what another person is feeling “in an instantaneous body-to-body connection”. It’s as if the other person’s emotions are contagious. Goleman says, “When people lack the ability to manage their own distressing emotions, it can be seen in the psychological exhaustion that leads to burnout.” There’s an old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, which is also true when it comes to people burnout....

45% of people usually set New Years resolutions 54% of people fail with regard to their New Years resolution after 6 months 39% of people in their 20s achieved their New Years resolutions last year 14% of people over the age of 50 achieved their New Years resolutions last year Right now is goal-setting season, with many of you putting this past year behind you and starting fresh now that we’re in January....

Excitement and partying can often get in the way of safety, but the following insightful tips will keep you and your little ghouls out of harm’s way this year. Visibility is a Must For Kids and Adults Instead of wearing masks as a part of costumes, consider using face paint or makeup. Be sure to choose non-toxic face wear, as this is a much better option. When choosing costumes, always remember: masks can be a hindrance to vision and breathing for both children and adults....

1. Edamame If you’re a lover of Japanese cuisine, chances are you’ve already been munching on these little babies at your favorite sushi palace. However, did you know they’re also a nutritional powerhouse? One cup means you’ve just gotten 20–40% of your daily intake of protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, thiamin, folate and vitamin K. These are regularly sold in the frozen section of many supermarkets now, meaning you can just steam them up, slide them out of their pods (the pods aren’t edible) and start chowing down....

1. Homeschoolers do better on tests. One study of 20,000 homeschooled children revealed that they definitely scored better at tests. This was particularly evident in those children who had been homeschooled right through to high school level. In another study, the homeschoolers in the SAT test were scoring around 67 points more than the national average. 2. They have more emotional freedom. Being educated at home removes a lot of the stress of the normal classroom....

1. Goodreads Goodreads is more than a book recommendation site; it’s also an online community of book reviews and ratings. Goodreads will make recommendations based on what you’ve already read or what your friends are reading. Goodreads also highlights what’s trending and new releases that are coming out. Build bookshelves, lists, participate in book discussions and sometimes even author Q & A. 2. LibraryThing LibraryThing has been around for a long time....

There are a lot of factors that should be taken into account while selecting the best earphones for our personal use. These include the audio experience, sweat-resistance, wireless/wired and perceived comfort while running with them. Let us take a look at 10 headphones/earphones which we think, are worthy of being your gym or your jogging companion. 1. Pioneer SE-E721 This headphone is reasonably priced at and comes in four different colours and four sized ear tips....

1. The Millionaire Next Door This classic which was first published in 1996 and written by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko offers in-depth knowledge from the findings of the authors of how America’s millionaires became rich in seven key steps. One of the high points discussed was the simple and strategic method of spending less than you earn. By doing this, you could avoid impulse buying and diversify your investments....