Etiquette used to be the glue that held society together and allowed people to get on without causing offence or harm. And while some rules of etiquette are painfully old fashioned today, there are many that are just as relevant and…
#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…
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…
#1. Receiving “good morning” and “goodnight” text messages stimulates the part of the brain that manages happiness. #2. Doing things that scare you will make you a braver, happier person. #3. A friendship started between 16 and 28 years of age…
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…
We all struggle with unsightly pimples popping up (usually at the worst times), and the easiest way to remove a blemish is squeezing it, right? Wrong. Pimples occur when oil from the sebaceous glands is blocked by bacteria and dead skin…
We have evolved to feel fear. And while it helped our ancestors during dangerous and life-threatening times, today it’s sometimes a nuisance. That primal response to sabre tooth tigers can now, in modern times, stop you from trying out new things or taking steps toward a…
We all feel a little down sometimes. Often, there doesn’t seem to be any particular reason for feeling blue and unmotivated. So what do you do when you don’t feel like doing anything? #1. Take a shower. Even if you plan to…