We never get tired of thinking about happiness, do we? Life is so much nicer when you’re able to couple it with joy and gratitude. We’ve published posts before about simple ways to be happy and retraining your brain for more gratitude, and Buffer’s CEO Joel has even shared his own daily to-do list for happiness. (There’s also our popular list of things… Read More »
Overcoming procrastination and laziness can be hard, but it doesn’t always have to be. A strategy that couldn’t be easier to use is the two-minute rule, which is designed to help you stop procrastinating and stick to good habits at the same time. The rule is simple: Starting a new habit should never take more than two minutes… Read More »
Friends who have already studied abroad can be some of your best resources when preparing to study abroad. They will have months of memories and stories worth sharing, and advice on how to get from choosing a program to making the most of your experience of a lifetime. However, it’s often hard to verbalize all of those experiences when… Read More »
As a woman, your body goes through a lot of changes during the course of your reproductive lifetime. And you can be sure that gynecologic health issues will arise from time to time. Some of the most common issues you may encounter during your reproductive years include: Irregular bleeding. Menstrual periods last about five days, on average, and blood… Read More »
Not everyone is blessed with fair and flawless skin. While our skin naturally produces a pigment called melanin that gives it its color, it is the external factors such as heat, pollution and bacteria that add to the melanin production, causing your skin to develop a tan. Changing the amount of melanin naturally present in the skin is… Read More »
If you have crooked, worn, discolored, damaged, or unhealthy teeth, your dentist may recommend tooth or dental restoration. There are several different types of tooth restoration you may wish to consider. Tooth restoration can restore the natural function of your teeth, plus prevent additional damage from decay. These procedures can also restore the look of your teeth and… Read More »
Staying on task can be difficult, but it can be particularly challenging when you are surrounded by constant distraction. In today’s always-connected world, diversions are nothing more than a click away. Even during quiet moments, distraction is literally at your fingertips as you find yourself checking your Instagram notifications or the latest news updates. The ability to concentrate… Read More »
Looking for beauty quotes about the amazing life that is all around us, all day long, that we overlook? Let us know your favorite quote about the natural beauty of life in the comment section below. What are the benefits of reading these beauty quotes? For many, beauty has a very narrow definition. They look at the physical… Read More »
So maybe you think you’ve got it all figured out. You’re the MacGyver of the kitchen — spatula in one hand, two eggs in the other. Crack, separate, and plop goes the egg in the bowl… with a bit of shell. The horror! What do you do? Hint: Fishing around with a spoon isn’t the answer. Thankfully, we… Read More »
Potatoes aren’t usually thought of as nutritious. However, this all-purpose vegetable has some surprising health and nutrition benefits. Although french fries and potato skins may be heavy in fat and calories, the potato itself is fat and cholesterol free as well as low in sodium. Prepared the right way, potatoes can make a delicious, satisfying, and healthy dish. Potatoes are… Read More »