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1. You have character You value honesty and integrity, whether from yourself or from others. Even when pushed to do something dishonest or what you consider wrong, you will always seek the higher ground and pursue the right course of uprightness rather than bulge into the demands of your environment. 2. You can give others the credit they deserve It could be simply by saying a thank you or by offering a commendatory comment....

If you are experiencing neck and shoulder pain right now, you should try out these 15 exercises for neck and shoulder pain relief. They are simple and can be done at home, offering fast relief. 1. Shoulder Roll The name suggests what this exercise is about: rolling your shoulders. It offers relief by easing tension on the muscle groups which are responsible for rolling the shoulders. To do this exercise:...

Set your priorities Take some time with your partner and discuss what will be the focal points of your wedding: a sophisticated dinner, entertainment, a big beautiful cake, or tropical flowers? Decide on what will be handled by professionals like food, décor, photography, and which is the most important. For instance, you may not want to go the inexpensive route when deciding on a photographer whose work will be yours to cherish for the rest of your life....

You can be perfectly healthy at work, living a hale, hearty, and balanced life. Oh, it’s not so hard. If you need help on how to achieve this, I compiled a list of 15 simple ways to stay healthy at work. 1. Have Breakfast Yes, it’s that simple—have breakfast. There’s a reason why this meal has been tagged “the most important meal of the day.” Breakfast is what replenishes your body’s nutrient reserves after a long night....

1. You need to say what you mean In today’s world, communication comes in many forms. A text message or email can come across in a much different manner than it was intended, through no fault of the sender. Even in person, saying “I’m fine” can send an over-thinker into overdrive, leading to an inner monologue consisting of questions like “Is she really fine? What can I do to help? Did I do something wrong?...

1. Thinking that you are a victim. You’re not a victim. So stop blaming other people or your circumstances for your problems. Just because you don’t like where you are now doesn’t mean that you can’t take personal responsibility to change it for the better. So get rid of that victim-mentality because it doesn’t help anything. In fact, it acts as an obstacle to success. Realize that you, and only you, are responsible for your destiny....

If you’re looking for some interesting ways to do so, check out these 13 art and math projects from awesome education bloggers! 1. Learning with Art and Math about the Building of Russia byThe Educators’ Spin on It 2. Compass Painting by Housing a Forest 3. Shell Mandalas by Nurture Store 4. Paint by Number Geometric Shapes by Mini Matisse 5. Circle Loom Weaving by Cassie Stephens 6. Aboriginal Art, ABB Pattern by Mini Matisse 7....

1. Tic-Tac-Toe Feeling bored? Simply type Tic Tac Toe on Google and this cool mind game will appear and you can have a bout with the system if you please. 2. Say Hello to Allo! Allo is Google’s chat app that not only lets you have awesome doodling and sticker fun with your pals, but also helps you search Google for anything you need with its handy assistant. 3. A Really Handy Search If you are on an Android smartphone and want to know something that’s on your screen, just press and hold the button and Google will search some stuff about it for you....

Experts at the National Sleep Foundation suggest that eight hours is the perfect amount of sleep for adults. Being able to get this much gives your body a chance to relax and recharge, perfectly setting you up for the following day’s challenges. We all know just how hard it can be to get through a day’s work when you’ve had a bad night’s sleep. Our lack of focus means we can never quite operate to our full potential....

1. Give them the choice. Forcing your child to share will just make it more difficult to get them to do it on their own later. If you give your child a choice, they will feel more involved in the situation, and they will feel like their feelings are being considered. Ask your child if he or she would mind sharing certain toys with a friend, or their snack with a sibling....

1. Palegg, Norwegian for “anything you can put on a slice of bread” I’m not saying you should put any and everything on a slice of bread, but I’m not not saying that, either. (Disclaimer: Please only put edible things on your slices of bread.) 2. Duende, Spanish for “the mysterious power a work of art has on a person” Remember that scene in Ferris Beuller’s Day Off when Cameron became transfixed with George Seurat’s “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”?...

But sometimes, that’s not enough. In so many cases, you’re looking for more. While you could go for some productivity apps, there are actually a lot of macbook accessories available that will make your life easier in many ways. These extra accessories will allow your macbook to charge faster, hold more data, or keep it safe and protected while you travel around. Beyond that, there is a wide variety of accessories to pick from as many companies have jumped onto the bandwagon of supply to macbook users....

In its original form, it’s a whole food that contains a plethora of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. The key is knowing where to find high-quality coffee and how to avoid losing its health benefits by decreasing its nutrient content or adding harmful substances, like artificial ingredients. Let’s look at some of the excellent health benefits of coffee according to science in this article. Health Benefits of Coffee: Types of Coffee Beans If you’re a true coffee connoisseur, you probably know all there is to know about different kinds of coffees....

1. Don’t catastrophize Stop thinking about the worst-case scenario, and all the things that could possibly go wrong. Instead, step back and take a realistic look at life. Nothing is ever the end of the world, after all. 2. Stop ruminating A lot of bad moods are worsened by the fact that you keep thinking about them, and feeling sorry for yourself. Stop being so concerned with how you feel. You’ll never change things by getting stuck in thinking about them – take action instead, to make things better....

Artistic people have a special ability to express their impressions, feelings and memories through different kinds of art, and we truly appreciate what they do, but that doesn’t get us any closer to understanding them, right? Well, I had an interesting opportunity to pick their brains, and here’s what I was able to find out. 1. They have minds that work differently The fact is, artistic people don’t have the same deduction system or system of values like most people, and that’s the reason why we can’t understand their actions or follow their train of thought....

Do you know that 75% of users check their smartphones after sleep? Spending too much time on your smartphone isn’t smart, and this is a fact! The infographic below explores 15 Terrifying Statistics On Your Cellphone Addiction. Take a look: Featured photo credit: http://www.trustmypaper.com/uploads/picture/2668/content_inforgaphic_phone_addicted_head__1_.jpg via trustmypaper.com

1. They don’t boast about their achievements They are quite aware of their abilities and strengths, and are not boastful about them. They focus on being humble and sincere rather than impressing with their accolades. 2. They don’t need a lot of possessions to be happy Genuine people don’t need to be validated based on what they own; they are comfortable with who they are. They know that they don’t need a lot of external things to be happy....

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines authenticity as the quality of being real or genuine. It’s difficult to describe what authenticity looks like in human beings, but you can instantly tell when someone is being authentic and when they are not. Maybe it is how someone speaks or carries themselves (or, rather how they DON’T speak and carry themselves) that lets you know in an instant that they are being real. Whatever it is, authentic people do many things right that makes them extremely likable and pleasant to be around....

Life was good. Until my heart decided to go haywire. Suddenly, I was living with a “health condition,” or what some cardiologists refer to as a “critical congenital heart disease.” I was sick. And I wasn’t going to get better. Life, as I knew it, was over. I quickly realized that unless I wanted to spend the rest of my life hiding in the corner of my room, crying, I’d better learn to adapt to my new situation....

We cannot forget that the difficulties single parents face to-day are compounded by certain misconceptions and prejudices going the rounds. But there are also happy memories and tender moments you will never forget. Here are 15 things that only a single parent can fully understand. 1. You may not be financially well off It may just be a statistic and there is, of course, an explanation for it. The fact is that according to Pew research, married moms are earning four times as much as single moms....