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Below are 10 lessons I learned from being a mom. I hope this resonates with you and you find comfort that we’re all in this together! Getting pregnant is just the beginning! After years of doing everything possible to avoid getting pregnant, I suddenly found myself wanting to be a mom. As it turns out, trying to get pregnant can be its own challenge. The thought of becoming pregnant and actively trying to get pregnant are very emotionally draining....

In this video, social Psychologist Amy Cuddy discusses research that shows how body language shapes your reality. Our posture and nonverbal communication not only influences how others perceive us – they actually change our body chemistry. Controlling your posture and training yourself in ‘power posing’ significantly increase your chances of success. You’ll not only seem confident, but actually be more confident! Try her tips and see for yourself. 2. Love What You Do In this funny and audacious talk, Larry Smith, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, explains why you will fail to get a great career....

So what happened? Is the world more happy now than it was when we led more simple lives? Has the introduction of consumerism really increased our mental well-being? The answer is NO. Everyone knows the benefits of having a good clear out – throwing out unnecessary and unwanted items can not only free up literal space around us but also frees us of much-needed space in our minds. Living a more simplified life can improve how we think, feel and move around in the world....

High blood pressure can be caused by a variety of issues: stress, existing health problems like kidney disease, genetics, obesity, too much sodium, and many more. Sometimes people look at a list like this and think “how will I ever find the time to fix all of this?” People lead busy lives these days, but these solutions won’t take too much of your time. In fact, by making different decisions each day, you can lower your blood pressure and impress your doctor!...

1. Acorns Acorns is an application that is set to be released in July 2014 on the App Store. The app allows you to invest the small spare change, or any amount you choose, into a diversified money market account. Through this, you can gather profit from small and large companies, government bonds, and more. Love: Makes investment more approachable for the average individual who may be scared off from the idea of a sophisticated investment portfolio....

1. She’ll never bore you. Girls who travel are the most exciting partners because they’re never boring—ever. Whether she’s trying to get you to go on another adventure with you or she’s recounting one of her favorite stories from her backpacking trip last summer, there’s never a dull moment with her. 2. She knows who she is. Travel has a way of letting us find ourselves. A girl who travels is sure of herself and knows herself backwards and forwards....

Today we are blitzed with shouty online tips and advice, prescriptive ways to be better, live better and achieve more. Many of these are possessed of a frightening confidence that This-Way-Is-The-Only-Way-And-There-Is-No-Other. It’s time to calm down and call ‘baloney’ on some of that. For the most part, life has no definite rules. There are multiple roads to wealth, health, success and failure. You can afford to take a wrong turn here or there....

Someone who has high self-confidence will take on challenges eagerly. Meanwhile, a person with low self-confidence will be the first one to reject challenges. This is because one’s perception creates his or her reality. People who have low self-esteem are always hard on themselves. Sometimes, they even cannot truly accept compliments because they would second guess people’s intentions. In fact, a study shows that low self-esteem is correlated to not being able to capitalize on other people’s compliments [1]....

1. They are not progressive about the relationship A relationship is like a plant. It has to be nurtured to grow. Such evolution is what will lead it to solidity and certainty. However if an individual doesn’t see a relationship as progressive or developmental and is not willing to put energy into propelling a relationship into maturity then it is obvious the person is not ready for something real. 2. They prefer to take rather than to give They are always after something, and these could be what they could benefit or take from the relationship rather than offer to it....

Although it may seem daunting to balance your life (or get back in balance!), there are ways that you can realistically set about doing so. The big questions are…What does life balance really mean? How do you view a balanced life? And most importantly, how do you go about achieving it in the midst of your crazy schedule? What Does It Take to Balance Your Life? Self-discipline is one of the best tools to help you get back on track and balance life....

Small baby steps will completely transform your relationship. Before you can make big changes in your relationship, you must take thousands of small steps. These steps are both positive and brings excitement in the relationship. This excitement encourages the both of you to live a better life. Not only will your relationship reap the small changes but so will you within your own individual life. Below are 10 simple ways that you can start taking today in order for you to keep and maintain a fulfilling relationship....

1. You think anything new is exciting Spontaneous people are down for catching a ball game, going to an art exhibit, or taking a road trip to the beach. Of course, as a spontaneous person you never know which you’ll feel like doing until the feeling hits you. The best thing about having other spontaneous friends is that they come up with something new to do that you would never have thought of otherwise....

How do you manage home, kids, and work while dealing with mood swings, depression and pregnancy-induced body pain? It’s not easy to do so, but the good news is that there are ways of enjoying your work, life and pregnancy all together. Here are 10 things that help relieve stress while pregnant: Pregnancy is a beautiful feeling for any woman, so try to enjoy every bit of it. Best of luck to you: you will soon be a dear mummy to a beautiful new baby....

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In the 21st century, it seems that every other person has some kind of a business going. This makes the fact of being an entrepreneur not enough to make you look like a true pro anymore—even though you surely are one. So, let’s even the playing field a bit and introduce some (sometimes tricky) methods and tools that you can use to make yourself look like a big deal....

How much does it suck to be in the audience for yet another drawn-out, boring, lifeless slideshow? Worse yet, how much does it such to be the one giving it? The truth is, bad PowerPoint happens to good people, and quite often the person giving the presentation is just as much a victim as the poor sods listening to her or him. Here are ten tips to help you add a little zing!...

KISS stands for Keep It Simple Stupid. That is, you want to simplify things so that a stupid person could do it or understand it. Here are 10 ways to use the KISS principle to simplify your life. 1. Health Nutrition: Instead of agonizing over which diet you should choose to go on, simply ask yourself what the healthiest foods are to eat. You already know the answer. Stick to that....

I have written them from my perspective which is that of an American traveling to other countries. It is also worthy of note that I travel and thus write from the “coach” perspective as I have never traveled “first class” and so can not comment on that experience. Here are some of the things I learned. 1. Airline Food. If you request a kosher meal you will probably be served before the other passengers....

But a few years ago, I sold my businesses and got tired of the golf 5 days a week. Not to mention that health insurance as well as other costs where going up and my income wasn’t. So I decided to take a job as a manager with a fortune 500 company. Here I would get income, benefits and a taste of corporate life that I had never experienced. I lasted two months!...

Learning shouldn’t stop once you graduate from school. Graduating from college doesn’t mean you can no longer be a student. Life offers more lessons than school ever could. As an individual, you must constantly seek for more ways to grow. To be stagnant should never be an option for someone who has so much potential. There are always new things to learn and adventures left to be discovered. When you choose to be a student of life, you open yourself to limitless opportunities....