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Perhaps the most common lies are those that we repeat to ourselves every single day, especially those that relate our futures and the path of self-improvement. While these lies may provide temporary comfort, they can actually prevent us from realising our full potential and achieving life-long goals. Consider the following lies that we tell ourselves on a regular basis and how to overcome them: 1. I cannot escape my past It is a sad but inescapable fact that some of us lead more difficult lives than others, and these individuals tend to carry the burden of significant emotional baggage....

Focus Focus is eye contact; silencing your phone so you can actively listen to your friend; being aware of the signs an activity might be a time-waster in disguise. Talent Talent is making it look easy; understanding your strengths and weaknesses so you can use them to your advantage; hustling when you’d rather be playing a video game. Patience Patience is doing what it takes; being comfortable with the reality that nothing worth accomplishing will be easy; taking a peaceful walk at the park....

1. Fortune Cookies Where You Think It’s From: China Where It’s Actually From: California Although the fortune cookie’s inventor is under some dispute, it is known that the cookie recipe itself is based on a Japanese cracker called senbei. The fortune cookie was popularized in the early 20th century, but as Jennifer Lee noted in her New York Times article, “[T]here is one place where fortune cookies are conspicuously absent: China....

Check out these 12 signs that you’ve been best friends since high school. 1. You know each other’s most embarrassing moments Your most intimate, horrible, embarrassing secrets that make you cringe when you think about them – your best friend knows them all, and they don’t judge you for them. That’s mainly because you know all of their embarrassing secrets, too. 2. You are always laughing at in-jokes that no one else gets If you two hang out with someone else, they are subjected to listening to you spout in-jokes constantly....

Since infancy, the majority of us were raised drinking cow’s milk without complication. That is due to a mutation that causes an immunization to the adverse effects of dairy products. But those who are not able to develop this mutation suffer from what is known as lactose intolerance. If dairy products are consumed, their bodies go into rejection mode and it isn’t pretty. They must find alternate sources for calcium in order to reap the benefits that it provides for the body....

Sardines are also prepared in a variety of ways; they are packed in water, oils, or tomato sauce for added flavor. You can eat them straight out of the can, paired with rice, or as a topping to spice up your favorite pasta. But given the ubiquity and accessibility of sardines in everyday life, these fish probably do not inspire dishes in those must-try, best-tasting foods lists. With their sheer size or lack thereof, it’s easy to assume that there isn’t much to gain from eating a sardine or two....

Plans have to be changed to accommodate the anxiety. Situations have to be avoided at times. Planning has to be just that bit more thorough. Emotional needs can change daily. It’s a lot to work through, and it can be hard to get in their head to understand on top of that. It’s understandably confusing at times, so consider this your cheat sheet. 13 things for you to remember when loving someone with anxiety....

While emails are intended to facilitate communication, I suspect it sometimes becomes counter-productive because we spend so much time managing our inbox! For example, think of these instances: Do you sometimes keep clicking into your inbox, even though you just checked it only 5 minutes ago? Do you spend much time managing your e-mails daily, like searching past mail, sorting, organizing, and deleting old mail? Do you often make e-mails your priority rather than actually getting things done?...

Here’s 14 powerful reminders to help you find your footing back when life throws you a curveball and things go different than expected. 1. Some people will not like you and what you do. And that’s fine. Their opinion is just that – their opinion. And not the absolute truth about you. 2. You’ll fail. And that’s fine too. It doesn’t mean you haven’t got what it takes. It just means it didn’t work out as expected....

1. Horizon Isn’t it annoying when people post videos that were recorded while their smartphones were being held vertically? This cuts off the image and makes the picture look much smaller. If you constantly forget to hold your smartphone vertically while recording a video, this is the app for you. Regardless of how you hold your phone, it records the video in landscape – or horizontal – format. 2. Sleep Cycle Power Nap All naps aren’t created equal....

1. Libraries and Bookstores Words are a wonderful thing. You could rearrange the same 26 letters to create an endless array of words that will surely tickle somebody’s fancy. Become so curious that you want to read everything you get your hands on. Observe how things like the weight or texture of a book could offer clues for what’s hiding under the cover. A heavy book could symbolize a significant time investment for the writer (and you, the reader)....

It’s time to face the cold and cruel reality and recognize sleep deprivation as the archenemy of our well-being. Raise your pillows! This is your wake-up call (pun so absolutely intended). Let’s take a look at what will happen if you neglect your sleep: 1. You will be ugly. Shocking, isn’t it?! Well, not really. I can bet that you’ve never heard anyone complimenting your swollen eyelids, pale skin and droopy corners of the mouth....

The good news is we can use houseplants to help clean the air in our homes. And if you’re sitting there thinking about how you’ll just end up killing it, no worries, because these houseplants are nearly impossible to kill! 1. Spider Plant via Flickr Spider plants are the perfect houseplants for beginners because they’re super easy to grow. They need bright, indirect sunlight and water every few days, so if you forget to water them they’ll be fine for a while....

Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring either. Quick and healthy snacks can be flavorful and delicious without causing you to pack on the pounds. Here are 15 quick and healthy snacks for when you get the munchies, which is often inevitable as you’re dieting. As you change the amount of calories you’re putting into your body, hunger is natural. Often, a small snack is all it takes to curb this side effect of dieting....

The thing is, most people in their 20s and 30s don’t really get how far they have grown and how grown up they actually are. Let us open your eyes and show you how far you have actually gotten. The signs are subtle, but they are most definitely there. 1. You take time more seriously. One of the clearest signs that you’re maturing is that you realize that how you manage time is one of the more important aspects of your life....

This infographic by National Debt Relief discusses the common things we do every day that we can live without. Saving money is a good idea for an average debt-ridden American, and these simple tips can help in a very effective manner if followed. Tips like refraining from going out often to eat, saving more, spending less on new technology and Smartphones, using less expensive cable, using coupons while shopping, not choosing cosmetic surgeries and avoiding premium gas, and more, can help in saving a lot of money over a period of time....

1.That you are my biggest hero This goes beyond the sci-fi or fantasy characters we are used to. My parents rock, and they have provided enough pleasant memories for me to always regard them as my heroes. My parents have not only given me life, but have stuck with me through its ups and downs. 2.That I think about you everyday Even when my schedule is busy and crazy, I still think about you....

1. You don’t need an alarm clock The rooster in your backyard wakes you up every morning at the crack of dawn. It doesn’t come with a snooze button either. Some of you would argue that roosters actually have a built-in snooze button. They’ll crow approximately every 2 minutes for about 8 cycles. But you’ll have little luck sleeping in. 2. You know your neighbors’ birthdays The village isn’t like the city where neighbors don’t talk to each other....

Five years is a pretty big difference in kid-years. While she was romping around the high school party scene, I was still practicing my multiplication tables. She liked boys; I liked. . . ponies. Nevertheless, even with the age gap, we managed to create an amazing bond that only sisters share. She was there for me first and she’s here for me now. One thing I have yet to do is to thank her for all the things she’s done for me, some of them probably unnoticed....

It is normal and natural to wish for “something more” in life and to feel frustrated that everything feels like “same old same old” yet you really don’t want to take drastic measures such as ditching your spouse or bailing on your kids to go live on a mountain top and meditate. So what can you do? How can you take your current humdrum existence and turn it into a brand new great life for yourself?...