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
Humans are social beings. Being so, we tend to compare ourselves with others especially about status in life and about wealth or success. Usually, when we see that we’re lagging behind, we lose motivation and confidence. Don’t allow this to happen. These are things you can do to turn yourself into an unstoppable force: 1. Don’t think—just discern and act … Read more
Do you live in the moment or are you building long-term happiness? Have you ever decided to go out and try a new activity or buy a new gadget, certain that it will make you happy, only to be disappointed? So often, we think that a quick pick-me-up, such as a shopping spree or meal at … Read more
According to Dr. Norman Walker, a pioneer in the field of vegetable and fruit juicing and nutritional health, “Fruit juices are the cleansers of the human system, vegetable juices are the builders who revitalize the body.”[1] From personal experience and several experts’ health advice, a lot of people have come to discover that the fresh … Read more
Everybody loves to keep a favorite pair of white sneakers spotless and clean, especially during the summer and spring seasons. Just one scuff on your favorite white sneakers is enough to ruin a great spring outfit, and we know that white sneakers (like the famous Converse) tend to get dirty easily. Fortunately, there are ways … Read more
“Success” and “failure”. These are the two terms that can be used to divide people into two distinct groups. Nobody wants to be called or seen as a failure. No matter how hard and painful it is, we can all admit that we have failed in something in our lives. How was the feeling? And … Read more
So, you have an amazing idea for a new small business? You are sure that your idea is going to be the “next big thing” but not that sure you should start investing money (…and time) in it? Well, why don’t you test your idea first? That way you will be sure that your product … Read more
Are you already wavering on your New Year’s resolutions? It’s okay, you’re not alone. If you want 2017 to be the year that your resolutions stick, you are going to need some proven routines to keep you going. Where better to look than at the habits of highly successful people? We all know the typical … Read more