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1. PsycPORT The American Psychological Association (APA) launched a newswire to keep curious mental health readers in the know about recent studies. The site offers headline stories with some of the most trusted sources from around the world. News topics published on this site include social psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management, and more. It’s a simple, basic website, although you should never underestimate it, as PsycPORT is one of the most respected psychology news sites on the internet....

1. Create an open and approachable environment There are some managers and CEOs who place themselves on a pedestal and never really get to know their staff. They are living in a cloud of power and have little touch with reality in the workplace. They are obsessed with authority, prestige, and their position. They are rulers, rather than leaders. But a real leader creates an open and approachable environment where staff are encouraged to say what they think of procedures, policies, and business objectives....

Chocolate Can Lower Blood Pressure One of the first studies to highlight the benefits of dark chocolate came out in 2003 and reported that eating dark chocolate daily could help lower blood pressure in people with moderately high numbers. The study, from Germany, had participants eat 100 grams of dark chocolate daily for two weeks and found an average drop of 5 points in systolic blood pressure and two points for diastolic (that’s the top number and the bottom, respectively)....

1. “That’s Brilliant.” This simple compliment gives you a way to recognize good ideas from other people. As entrepreneur Derek Sivers has pointed out, business success requires ideas and execution. For added impact, explain what you liked about the idea (e.g., “That’s brilliant because I never thought of using a different vendor for our events!”). 2. “That’s Genius.” Did somebody just knock your socks off? In those cases, you can use this phrase....

via notey.com 2. 5 Hot drinks to warm your toes via iwastesomuchtime.com 3. How to spice up your hot chocolate via Lifehack.org 4. Hot chocolate hacks via realsimple.com 5. Simple and healthy soup recipes 6. 14 Different Ways to Make Coffee via inspiredm.com 7. How to brew the a cup of tea via popsugar.com via swansonvitamins.com 8. Flowing Teas via playingwithfireandwater.com

Connecting with others and building a tribe of encouraging, supportive, passionate people is incredibly essential to an awesome life. Connecting with people who are similar to us is relatively easy. When we have common interests and personalities, we “get” each other. Making connections with people who are very different from us, however, is sometimes quite challenging. Yet it’s important to be able to connect with people who have different strengths than we do....

1. Romantic Experience You know that your feelings are true when you date someone from another country. You are both taking risks one way or another to be with each other. Maybe there’s people that don’t understand, family members that miss you while you’re away or issues with visas. When you fall in love with someone from another country, there are lengths you have to take to stay together. You take on different views of a relationship as you not only work on your feelings together but also legalities of being together....

The inbox of any recipient can be hostile as every email is on a mission to get their attention. If you make the email too impersonal/overly personal it won’t be difficult for the recipient to be aware of this and send your email to their junk folder. This is why it is essential not to use words that only hype rather than connote relevance and directness. When you make your words targeted and relevant in your email, they will be perceived as special, great and important....

—Paulo Coelho Why do companies and corporations push their wares on you, the consumer? What is the purpose? How do they bait their hooks so well, reel you in, and catch your attention and willingness to purchase their products? They offer you happiness when you consume their products. While buying a new house, car, iPhone, or hamburger and soft drink from a fast food restaurant might satisfy you momentarily, it will not last....

Here are eight reasons why we should go for organic food: 1. Eating organic helps protect the supply of clean drinking water. Since organic farmers do not use pesticides, they are not contributing to pesticide contamination of our nation’s groundwater and aquifers, which is an important issue to consider when doing your food shopping. Even if you don’t live near a farm, it is important to realize that many pesticides used on farms are carried by water to other areas....

Throughout the world, options are diverse, so I’m sure that you’ll be able to find exactly what you’re looking for. Most newlywed couples decide to go with widely known spots, without even doing their research, which I believe is a huge mistake. You two should at least explore your options before you set your mind on a certain location, so check out my list! 1. Paris, France Although some consider it a stereotype, it goes without saying that Paris is the romantic capital of the world....

Don’t worry about it too much; check out these 8 things that will help you to relax and choose the perfect name for your baby. 1. There is no pressure to name your baby while you’re still at the hospital It can be practical to settle on a name for your baby while you’re still at the hospital, but if you’re not 100% certain on a name it is best to wait....

Huh, you are not there yet? Honey, you are one killer cover letter away from that dream job. If you don’t want to spend the rest of your working life stuck in that boring job, put your creativity at work. Here are some secrets on how to write a killer cover letter. First, let’s review super-fast the main goals of a cover letter: it is meant to make you stand out from the crowd, prove that you are the man (or woman) for the job, and that you will fit in perfect because you were born to work in that place....

1. I have made a bad first impression So, your handshake was a bit limp or just far too forceful? Maybe you are so nervous that your mouth is already dry and you lost your usual poise when you entered the room. Time to move on because there is a lot to be done and you can easily recover from these minor setbacks. The interviewers’ perceptions were probably completely different anyway....

There are many applications on the web that are made for collecting and storing data. Today we’re taking a look at a bunch of different web-based databases that you might find useful for everything from client records to details about the vaccinations each of your thirteen dogs have had in the last few years. Whatever tickles your fancy. Blist Blist‘s goal is to fool you into forgetting that underneath the glossy interface, there’s a relational database that the average user doesn’t know much about....

2. Changing Yourself Can Be Hard, But You’ll Lead A Better Life If You Take The First Step 3. Small Things You Can Do Every Day To Largely Improve Your Life 4. What To Do To Be Really Successful 5. If You Want A More Fruitful Life, First You Need To Simplify It 6. 11 Practical Ways To Improve Yourself Quickly 7. They Think Successful People Work During Weekends, But The Truth Isn’t… 8....

If you are on the lookout for the best blankets, you’re on the right page. Criteria for the Best Blankets Shopping for a blanket is not an easy task. You have to put some effort into looking for the best one for you. But what do you look for in the best blanket? Softness – If you want to feel comfortable, you need to get a soft blanket. Blankets are soft in different ways....

1. Bossypants by Tina Fey This is a humorous, candid, and entertaining book by Tina Fey. The audiobook is presented with the author’s own voice, which adds to the delight of the book. You can purchase the book here. 2. Hyperbole And A Half by Allie Brosh Based on Allie Brosh’s blog, this book is candid, funny (laugh-out-loud), and engaging. She deals with subject matters that a lot of us think about but are too timid to say aloud....

2. Why WE love zoo 3. How WE feed baby 4. How WE show care and love 5. How WE train kids 6. How WE define “adventurous” 7. How WE dress them up for Halloween 8. Why WE find leisure time fun 9. But kids love both of us