Everyone knows that body language is very important and says a lot about how you’re feeling, but did you know that improving your posture can actually affect your mood and mind? Here’s how. #1. Sitting up straight helps you remember positive moments. The simple act…
#1. They acknowledge the setback and learn from it. Successful people reflect on their failures because they offer the best learning opportunities. Thinking about why and how you went wrong makes you more aware of your strengths and weaknesses, and going forward, allows you…
#1. Being messy. It turns out that messy people aren’t lazy — they’re actually creative folk who don’t follow conventions. Kathleen Vohs from the University of Minnesota thinks that messy people actually have one of the most highly desirable traits around — creativity. “Disorderly environments seem…
#1. They are ridiculously positive. Being positive means never giving up. Billionaire success stories all include this: they never stopped pushing forward and they knew that they would get there in the end. #2. They think of failures as lessons. When a billionaire…
The phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” is about being optimistic and positive when things aren’t in your favor. The lemons, sour by nature, are a metaphor for the difficult times in life. But when things aren’t going your way, don’t despair…
When your face is behind a phone or camera, you’re not seeing the vivid colors of life. While on vacation, it may seem like taking pictures of all the new and interesting things you see is the best way to remember…
Sometimes it’s difficult to think about loving someone again when you’ve recently broken up or have been single for a while. After all, making yourself vulnerable and putting yourself out there for love can be a bit terrifying. But luckily, there are…
When you think of Canada, polite, maple-loving folk freezing their ears off in bitter cold weather is probably what comes to mind. And you’d be right. There’s absolutely no reason to visit this isolated, ugly, cultural bore of a country. But…
Emotionally intelligent people recognize their own and other people’s emotions, are able to discriminate between different feelings and label them appropriately, and use emotional information to guide their thinking and behavior. In short, emotionally intelligent people have a sense of what to avoid in…
Do you remember the day your parents told you that you were going to have another sibling? It’s likely there was a tinge of disappointment when you realized you were going to have a little brother. But after getting used…
Thailand is known for being a beautiful holiday destination, but it’s also a great place to live. The people are friendly, everything is super cheap, and the internet is great — meaning that for people who work from their computers, it’s a great country…
Drinking milk is a prime example of how societal norms have become ingrained in our brains with very little logic behind it. Milk is great for babies, but not so much for adults. Here’s why. #1. The ingredients are horrifying. When…
If you had a great childhood with your dad, you may subconsciously fall in love with someone similar to your dad. The man you fall in love with may have similar physical traits to your dad but more importantly, you’ll…
Crying is often thought of as a weakness. As a culture obsessed with strength and achievement, we don’t want to show that we’re vulnerable. But people who cry a lot are putting themselves out there, and that takes strength. Only the…
Contrary to what you might think, anxious people are better people to be around. Their state of anticipation combined with fear propels them to take action in ways that benefit other people around them. Not sure you agree? Read on. Here…
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to raise a child that is happy and secure. Letting your children know certain things while they’re growing up teaches them how to love, be confident and share their happiness…