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Besides the wonderful display of colors and characters, Frozen can actually teach us important life lessons. Here are 7 of them. 1. Family is important. The whole film runs on the theme of the importance of family. The relationship between Anna and Elsa clearly emphasizes family love. Separated at such a young age, Anna longed for the company of her sister. Given the fact that she lost most memories of Elsa, she wanted to build a relationship with her even more....

But what is true beauty? How is it even attained? Audrey Hepburn found the secret of achieving true beauty, beauty that eminates from both inside and out, and here are seven of her most important quotes and lessons that can help you achieve true beauty as well. 1. “And the beauty of a woman, with passing years only grows!” Lessons learned: One of Audrey Hepburn’s best lessons in true beauty and how to attain it, lies in the high-pressure paradox of aging and being beautiful....

This simple 7 step approach I learned from Tony Robbins will show you how: 1. Always act from personal power What is meant by personal power? Personal power is the ability to take action. But what prevents people from taking action? The answer is obvious; fear! The biggest fear is the fear of failure. So what we need to agree upon together, and on a personal level, is to discipline our mindset into realising that there are no failures, there are only results or outcomes....

1. What made you feel good about yourself today? Asking this question can change someone’s entire mood. It makes your significant other think about the good things that happened to them today and that can take their minds off of the bad things. If you’re significant other has been in the dumps lately, they may be thinking of making drastic changes. Drastic changes may or may not include re-thinking the status of your relationship....

The bond that sisters have with each other starts at an early age, and as you grow up with each other you automatically know each other’s inner workings. Only children often wish they had the camaraderie that siblings have together, someone they can play with. Yes, you fight with each other and do mean things like cutting the hair off their favorite Barbie. But at the end of the day, there is a sacred bond between sisters....

Truly generous people are often successful in life. Not just at work or in the community, but in their personal lives as well. The wonderful thing about generosity is that anyone can become a generous person no matter what station you are in life, how much you have or what you hope to have. Here are seven reasons why success often fills the lives of generous people. 1. Generous People are Happy People You will be hard pressed to find a generous person who is grumpy and unhappy....

We all love being lazy from time to time, and that’s perfectly alright, as long as it’s done in moderation. However, some of us are less disciplined than others, which means our “lazy” time spills over into our daily obligations. Writers, for instance, are extremely notorious for being lazy and prone to procrastination, which is perhaps best evident through their portrayal in the media. Fictional movie and TV characters such as Californication’s Hank Moody, or Secret Window’s Mort Rainey immediately spring to mind....

1. Determine how much money you wish to put in the account. Some banks require a minimum starting balance, commonly in the two figure range. Bring a check or cash with you when you start your account. There may also be monthly service charges for certain accounts, depending on the tier. Student and online banking accounts tend to not have these charges. It’s also a good idea to set up a schedule for adding to your bank account....

Studies conducted as early as 2005 found the average weekly work hours per person was about 45, but of those hours 17 were considered unproductive. Things have gotten worse over the years with the average work week now approximately 47 hours. People are not better at using their time effectively. We waste time, effort, and expense on excessive e-mails, pointless meeting, and constant interruptions. This means we hardly get anything done the way it ought to....

1. They value education. We live in a society that rewards education, and one of the best place to look to for examples is in the White House. Every single one of our presidents (at least in modern times) has been highly educated. They didn’t get to be the leader of the free world without learning something along the way. 2. They give to charity. Warren Buffet is considered the most successful investor of the 20th century by many people....

The good news is you don’t have to. What if you got better at handling rejection? Wouldn’t it be great if you knew how? By knowing how to handle rejection, you could accomplish things you’ve always dreamed about. It isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible! Rejection is a necessity in life. It is something we should not try to avoid. Instead of fearing or avoiding it, it’s better to learn how to handle it so it won’t stop you from living your life....

Traveling for business purposes often takes up a lot of time and it can really kill your productivity. It is easy to drop your habits, slack on work and to slip up on activities that could unnecessarily waste your time. Whether you’re new to being a “road warrior” or you’re a veteran – here are seven time management tips to help you make your business trips more efficient. 1. Smart Packing Don’t leave packing till the last minute....

These 8 tools will help you boost your social media performance: 1. Rignite Rignite streamlines the process of managing multiple social media accounts. Multiple accounts are viewable on a single dashboard, and users are given the ability to schedule individual or group posts as they choose. Rignite can link up with a previously made Feedly account in order to curate past content, as well as synchronize future posts. Rignite’s Campaign feature has been raved about; with this tool, users can schedule a series of similarly-themed posts throughout a day or week, grow a company’s email list, and increase their overall presence on social media....

Having been used medicinally for thousands of years, aloe can be traced back to ancient Egypt where pictures of the plant appear on pyramids and alongside the Pharaohs buried within. Due to it’s ability to remedy so many maladies, aloe was once referred to as “the plant of immortality”. To this day the plant is often grown, purchased, and used to treat a wide variety of issues. Let’s take a look at seven scientifically based benefits that this gift from nature can provide....

1. They know the power of networking. Teaming up with other smart people is a key to their success. They attract, seek out and network with people who will add to their brand, knowledge and lifestyle. The success of World Domination Summit, founded by Chris Guillebeau and held every July in Portland, Oregon, highlights how important networking is. Each year up to 3,000 people gather to create new and meaningful connections....

Don’t settle for feeling down! It doesn’t have to be that way. There are lots of quick, easy, free, and simple ways to pick yourself up. Here are 7 ideas to boost your happiness. Try one, or better yet, try all 7! 1. Remember a win. We often are so busy beating ourselves up that we forget to remember what we’ve done well. Think back to your most recent success — it could be as small as completing a work or school assignment on time, or as big as winning a major award....

Work with how you spend your time in a day. Develop habits that can help you know what is important, what is not. With discipline, planning and organisation, eventually, you would find yourself working more effectively without wasting time. 1. Take breaks It sounds counter-intuitive, but taking a regular break during your workday actually increases your productivity. It’s also better for your health. Whether you work as a freelancer or work in an office environment, walking away from your desk will minimize eye fatigue and prevent blood-clots in your legs....

Having read more CVs than I like to recall it’s sad to say that many don’t merit a full read. If you don’t want to be skimmed, take my creative writing approach to CVs. I will use ideas from novel writing to aid you to think about the quality and coherence of what you are producing for the benefit of your readers. 1. Have a synopsis that draws the read in Most CVs start with a profile or summary....

—Mary Oliver Being raised in an unhealthy environment, surrounded by alcoholism or substance abuse, can turn us into fearful and untrusting adults, or people who think of themselves as damaged. Well sure, we are all damaged, if not by addiction, then by some byproduct of it along the way—but not broken. If all you have is this one wild and precious life, do you want to waste it being torn apart by the past?...

1. Vent to a friend Sometimes, you just need to let off some steam. If you choose this outlet, it’s best to find a trustworthy individual who can give you some actionable advice. Of course, you might not even need advice, and just want to share some horror story from work so a friend can commiserate with you. That’s perfectly fine once in a while, but make sure you don’t become “that friend” who constantly dumps his own burden on everyone else....