Many people work at jobs that they don’t enjoy. Their decision to choose to work at their current job is usually done for a variety of reasons. For some, they need to make a certain amount of money, and the jobs they like simply do not pay enough to pay for their lifestyle. For others, … Read more
Having been in the software testing industry for approximately a decade, I have had the privilege to witness multiple amateur quality assurance (QA) engineers find their feet while growing in professional capacity. And one thing always stands out; every beginner struggles with the feeling of inadequacy due to the complex workload that comes with the … Read more
Sleeping next to your partner can be a satisfying experience and is typically seen as the mark of a stable, healthy home life. However, many more people struggle to share a bed with their partner than typically let on. Sleeping beside someone can decrease your sleep quality which negatively affects your life. Maybe you are … Read more
Between waiting in carpool lines to picking up your kids, riding the train to work, sitting in gridlocked traffic, and standing in line at the DMV, the average person spends a lot of time waiting for things to happen. What if you could put that time to use? We’ve got a few good ideas for … Read more
Both men and women are eager to receive the feeling of being loved and cared for by their partner. It’s nice to know that your partner still thinks about you by showing you how much he or she cares every once in a while. This is why you should make sweet and romantic gestures–to remind … Read more
The hum and buzz of last month’s powerlifting meet have worn off and you’re in a slump. Used to training by a strict schedule and alongside a teammate, the quiet filling the space between your bicep curls and weighted squats is deafening and disheartening. Sure it’s nice sometimes to be able to focus on the … Read more
Friendships and romantic relationships are two important elements of your life. Good friends provide support and help you enrich your life. Toxic friends come in all shapes and sizes, and they can negatively affect many parts of your life. Many people have noticed that toxic friendships bring drama, gossip, and negative feelings within the friend … Read more
If you want to prepare and file your own tax return, you’re not alone. More than 27 million people did their own taxes[1] in 2014, a nearly 6 percent increase from the year before. However, joining the 27 million-person-strong tax preparers and filers around the United States doesn’t mean that understanding your taxes is easy. … Read more
Study the classics, they say, but make your own rules. In a similar tone, Edgar Degas claims that “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” If the reader is indeed the one who writes the story by filling in the blanks with his own intellect, imagination and sentiment, then no … Read more
If you live in a concrete jungle, chances are, you are depressed. The high standards required to live a metropolitan life can put a load of burden on you and then, coupled with a highly demanding job and you’ve got yourself a one-way ticket to stressville. Studies conducted by psychologists have given fascinating results showing … Read more
Learning doesn’t just stop when we leave school or university – many of us have goals and dreams that require a level of learning or perhaps just learning new skills for personal growth. Either way, our modern, fast-paced society tends to create a mindset and a need to learn something as fast as possible in … Read more
Decisions to change behavior normally begin with one choice. But the challenge is to stick with the plan to alter a specific behavior for one whole year. This one decision equates to multiple changes in a person’s daily life. One year. That’s a long time. And waiting until the end of those 12 months to … Read more
It’s a new year and you have made the decision to add more exercise to your daily routine. You enjoy running, but once at the gym or the track, you struggle with figuring out the best way to carry your key. If you are like me, there are days when you stand outside of your … Read more
Life is many things. Life is beautiful and miraculous, and it’s wonderful. But there is one thing life isn’t: easy. There are times when this is more apparent than others. We don’t always make it any easier on ourselves either; we hold onto notions and habits and notions that are incorrect, ludicrous, or even harmful … Read more
The brain is complex and mysterious. It does everything from composing music to solving the most complicated mathematical problems in the most elegant fashion. It is the source of all of your behaviors, feelings, wisdom, and the storehouse of your memories. Is it powerful? You bet it is. Are you using your full mental potential? … Read more