Exercise has been said to be the best practice that keeps you happy from inside. You can also take up some voluntary work to help the community live a more fulfilling life. Research shows that people who actively volunteer live a much longer, healthier and happier life. Another way to be happy is to smile more often. In this video, Arianna Huffington shares joy trigger or ways to feel instantly happier....

But research offers a surprising addition – staring at fish! A study conducted in Plymouth, UK at the National Marine Aquarium found that after watching fish “people felt more positive” and “became more relaxed.” The study even noted reductions in blood pressure and heart rate. This is not an entirely new concept. Past research has led many doctors’ offices and dental practices to include small aquariums in their waiting rooms with the intention of decreasing stress....

She’ll receive a gorgeous “Version 3” wallet of her choice, shipped from the good folks at db clay. Thanks to everyone for entering last week; if you weren’t a winner — you’re all winners in my book! — but really, be sure to enter again in this week’s drawing!

But did you know that you can actually use this data to improve your relationships? In this article we will describe the MBTI Personality Test, discuss what the different personality types mean, and talk about how you can use your personality type to improve the quality of your relationships. What is the MBTI Personality Test? The MBTI Personality Test is a short test (about 93 questions) that should only take about ten to fifteen minutes to complete....

WIthin the animal kingdom, if you’re a lion and another lion encroaches on your territory you roar and growl to let the other guy know this is your space. Testing the water, he roars and growls right back at you. Often, after a series of traded threats the outsider will stand down and the argument dissipates. Occasionally, the other lion does not back off and a bloody fight ensues until one is mortally injured or submits....

When created with well-formed criteria, short-term goals offer incremental steps towards successfully achieving your bigger goals. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll discover the secret to creating short term goals that will set you up for success and help you sail past challenges of staying motivated easily. What Is a Short Term Goal? Short term goals are “short,” meaning the timeframe can be as short as 10 minutes or a day, or as long as a week, or even 12 months....

Every year, the world adds several billionaires to its population. And while the Suri Cruises, Justin Combs, and Paris Hiltons of the world regularly make tabloid headlines with their $85 million mansions, $360,000 Maybachs, super-yachts, and indoor ski slopes, other members of the 3% use parenting styles that could almost be considered tight-fisted or even austere. Marilyn Carlson Nelson’s father, Curt, founder of Carlson Travel Group, would drive past her home, call her, and ask, “Are you giving a party?...

So what does your coffee preference say about you? This infographic can answer that question. Of course, some of the tip offs are more obvious than others. For example, if you’re drinking chai instead of a coffee, you’re really a tea-drinker at heart and if you order an extra large with a dozen refills, you’re pretty obviously an addict. On the other hand, it might not seem so immediately obvious that someone whose coffee preference is a white chocolate mocha is high maintenance until you actually stop and think about it....

1. I learned interesting things about myself This might sound crazy, but you don’t have as much free will as you think you do. Almost half of your decisions are directly influenced by subconscious programing—stuff you don’t even realize you’re doing. According to Duke University, 40% of your daily actions are not based on logic or reason. Instead, they are habits that you perform without thought-process. Knowing that, how do you propose to understand yourself if you never take the time to pause and reflect?...

That’s why people traveling to other countries often experience ‘culture shock’. The different rules, different customs and different attitudes can quickly lead to a feeling of confusion and alienation. You may have experienced this yourself. But, culture shock really just shows how conditioned we are by our local customs and culture. This is something you may not have considered before. But, I would urge you to do so. It’s possible that you’re living the life that your parents, teachers and society want you to live — rather than the life you’d love to live....

Can you imagine if this was a real thing? What if girls were constantly questioned because they like so called “boy” things like games and having short hair, and guys were called weird if they wore pink or make-up… Oh wait. This is a debate with many levels which needs more attention than ever as we become a more developed and open society. I personally think the whole idea of gender stereotyping is ultimately harmful, limiting and ridiculous....

This may sound great, but there is more to the study than just this. Other factors that come into play include gender and physical appearance. Surprisingly, the effects of creativity are stronger for average looking people than people who are genetically gifted. Creativity is also thought to be more beneficial for men[2]. At this point you may be thinking, “HOW DO I MAKE MYSELF MORE CREATIVE!” Before we get ahead of ourselves, let us first define what creativity actually is....

Here are some of the realities of marriage that no one told you about before you got hitched. 1. You have different ideas on how to load the dishwasher You might think that the way that you do chores is the way everyone else does them, but if so, you are sorely mistaken. Your significant other probably has a different approach to how to load the dishwasher or do laundry....

“Being social without being social” This is probably the most profound answer one tween gave when he was asked what he thought social media was. While it does provide us a way to connect and share with people we don’t necessarily have time to engage with face-to-face on a daily basis, the reality is that these connections are very superficial. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the simple definition of social is: On social media we don’t talk to each other, we talk at each other, and instead of doing enjoyable things with each other, we post about the enjoyable things we are doing in the presence of others....

It’s difficult to go wrong with being a leader who is obsessed over customers, thinking long-term, and embracing new challenges even if the task isn’t “their job,” finding ways to simplify, recognizing talent and developing them, along with thinking big. Remarkable, isn’t it? 1. Customer Obsession 2. Ownership 3. Invent and Simplify 4. Are Right a Lot 5. Learn and Be Curious Improvement and exploration is encouraged. 6. Hire and Develop the Best 7....

Many times life takes us to unfamiliar territories and our dreams fade. We move through life, but our dreams are left behind while we sacrifice, bleed, sweat, and fight to make others’ dreams come through. Some of us got married, had children, got a job and those dreams that brought us such excitement and happiness are no longer a priority. We put our dreams and aspirations on hold. We are so focused on all the other things life throws our way that we have forgotten why we are here....

If you’re stuck in the same old routine, it might be time to try something new. So what new things can you do today? Sometimes, you just need to switch up your routine and mix things up a bit. Everything listed here is something you can easily do no matter where you live, and even on a tight budget! Try out one of these 30 new things today, you’ll be happy you did....

When someone you care about is hurting, it’s natural to want them to feel better. If you’ve never experienced what they’re going through, you may feel unsure about the best way to help them. Even when you do understand their situation, you may realize that the challenge your friend faces is really difficult to overcome. If they’ve just lost a loved one, or someone close to them has fallen ill, it can be hard to find the words that offer them comfort....