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Yet in all these times of travelling, there is one little thing that has made me feel lighter as I face many challenges far away from my homeland: that is, strangely, the mistranslated signs and instructions that appear in airports, hotels and pubic transports. And I am saying this without the slightest hint of sarcasm. As a bilingual myself, I know that the authors of these mistranslated signs actually know more languages than I do....

We are all put on this planet to do something with our lives, to make others happy, to help and serve others. With this in mind, perhaps it’s time to start thinking about how you can spread the gift of kindness to those around you. If we can take time out to remember to show kindness to those around us, to strangers and to animals, hopefully it will cause a knock-on effect, so that others can spread the kindness further....

As few of us can afford to take a few months off work so we can crawl under blankets and eat pie, we can take a few steps to alleviate these cold weather blues so they don’t interfere with our daily lives quite as much. Symptoms of the winter blues can include the following: Depression Feelings of hopelessness Anxiety or panic attacks General lethargy and loss of energy The feeling of having heavy limbs that are troublesome to move around Social withdrawal; feeling like you just want to be left alone Fatigue and oversleeping Loss of interest in socializing or other activities Food cravings, especially for carbohydrates and fatty foods Weight gain (likely from a combination of appetite changes and lack of exercise) Difficulty concentrating...

Create Thrilling 3D Images Simply By Drawing Paper usually limits us to a 2D world unless we go to extremes. We could bust out the tape and glue, or we could implement our extreme folding skills. But, we can get all of the excitement of 3D creation with the Shape Shark. The Shape Shark is designed so children can cut out their hand drawn images as easily as drawing. Create Using Lots of Colored Markers The Shape Shark is a specially designed marker holder....

The five steps are: The bouncer with soft cradling motion. The bouncer and highchair combination – made for each other. The tray accessory for the adjustable baby set, for when the bouncer is no longer needed, but a high chair is. Adjustable baby set without the tray accessory, for feeding at the table. The highchair on its own, like a booster seat for toddlers.

Her drawings are straight-forward and hit right to the point that all women can relate themselves to them. She includes not only daily habits or struggles that girls might go through repetitively but also illustrated their psychological and emotional changes in situations like arguments and datings. They are simple yet powerful enough to explain what’s like to be a woman even man could easily understand.

And there’s nothing more bonding than sitting around a campfire together—unless you can’t get the fire started in the first place. Camping really is great—don’t get me wrong—but it also requires planning and preparation work roughly the equivalent of building an entire house with your bare hands. If you crave that family time, togetherness, and the peace of nature, but you’re intimidated by the gear, the prep, and the set-up, check out these tips....

But, this one actually turned out to be pretty accurate. Colors play a huge role in our daily lives. They represent our moods and emotions; green with envy, purple with rage and white with fear. Ancient practice like Feng Shui and Vaastu ascribe certain colors to health, wealth, and well being. Give this test a spin and you’re likely to learn something amazing about yourself. Featured photo credit: William Warby | Flickr via goo....

Sitting too much can hurt your back, weight loss efforts, and posture. Unfortunately, most jobs require long periods of uninterrupted sitting. With the Darma smart seat, you can monitor your body, while you cope with work and other tasks at the office. The modern pad comes equipped with sensors that monitor your heartbeat and stress levels. Until now, no one really knew how long s/he could tolerate the sitting position without putting pressure on the body....

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not. BY Andre Gide Why being yourself matters

First off, grab a piece of paper or open a new document in a simple text editor (even a spreadsheet will work, since you can just type things & hit enter to be taken to a new cell in the same column). Get it out of your head The first thing you’re going to do is write down everything that you’re overwhelmed about in one column. Generally, one of two things will happen here: Either way, hang in there, because we’re going to fix it!...

10 Proven Time Management Skills You Should Learn Today

In this respect, everyone in our lives is like a passenger on board a train. Everyone gets off the train sooner or later, and the sooner we accept this truth, the more readily we can adjust our outlook on life in such a way that increases our chances of self-acceptance and inner peace. When we truly embrace impermanence, we are also more likely to learn from past experiences and carry these lessons forward to lead a more peaceful life filled with healthy relationships....

What is self-control? The true definition of self-control is to control one’s emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations. Psychology Today defines this tool as, “…the ability to subdue our impulses in order to achieve longer-term goals.” [1]. Instead of acting on immediate impulses, self-control can help us to control our emotions and help prevent us from doing anything we’ll regret, like eating that delicious chocolate milkshake when you’ve been trying to eat healthier....

Like everything to do with the IRS, the rules around deductions can be nuanced, so it’s important to do your research, talk with an accountant, and use a good tax calendar to stay on track of regulations and deadlines. Advises Austin-based Certified Public Accountant, David Coffman, “Make sure to keep good detailed records supporting your deductions for at least 6 years, and fill out the proper forms correctly and completely....

Second, I must also admit that in my youth I have worked in phone based sales. A simple “no thank you” always worked for me. But, some folks were a little more aggressive about things. If you have ever been plagued by telemarkets here are some strategies (some not so nice) that should free up you phone line pretty quickly. Reg Adkins writes on behavior and the human experience at (elementaltruths....

How bad is the situation? When you consider that health authorities around the world recommend that men drink roughly 15 cups of water a day and that women consume 11 cups, in most cases none of us are hydrated enough. The human body is largely composed of water and can become dehydrated with a loss of as little as 2% of its water content. Of course, by the time most people realize that they’re thirsty, at least some level of dehydration has set in....

Due to an eye-watering amount of inventions were introduced to the world this year, I figured it would only be right to expose you to more inventions. The following inventions not only sold units like hotcakes, they also made some sort of impact in the industry they dominate in. Below are seven of the top innovative inventions of 2016. Ready? 7. The Levitating Lightbulb On TIME’s 25 Best Inventions of 2016, this product topped their list....

Loving husbands all over the world know their wives are losing sleep and working around the clock to make sure they have beautiful, healthy babies who will one day grow up to be beautiful, healthy people. A mother’s work is never done. One of the new mothers in the video states, “I haven’t slept properly for a year.” Today, reach out to your mother or wife and let her know how much you appreciate her....