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In an age where people, places and moments are too easily replaced, societal norm has acclimatized to a kind of social media dating that is anything but normal. I have often pondered what impact this modern re-invention of romance would have on me if I were 10-years-old today. I grew up where liking a boy meant a stomach of fluttering butterflies if he looked at me. At 10-years-old, my idea of romance or love stories was the way your reflection danced into someone’s eyes and how that made you feel....

What thoughts will flash through your mind? You will be faced with tough questions such as: Did I do enough, love enough, was I happy? You might leave these questions simmering on the back burner, thinking tomorrow will be a good day to contemplate the answers, but remember—tomorrow might not come! So here’s what you can do today. Let’s call this an insurance policy for tomorrow’s happiness. If You Don’t Do These Now, You’ll Regret 10 Years Later

For me, and anyone else who finds themselves working on different computers and wanting to keep as much stuff online as possible, we’ve already explored these possibilities. Mashable go one further and make it easy for everyone to choose which program they want to replace and try an online alternative. Don’t like Word? Try Buzzword. Want an online Excel? Try ZohoSheet. No Download Required: 30+ Apps That Are Killing Microsoft – [Mashable]

Why do people talk to themselves in the first place? If you imagine speaking to someone else to provide them with direction, speaking to yourself works in the same way. There are many reasons for self-directed speech, though most are reminding yourself to focus on what you’re doing. From looking for a pair of keys to shopping for a particular item in the supermarket, self-talk is all over the place....

First, the good news We need antioxidants because they can neutralize the free radicals in the body, which damage healthy cells. Fruit and vegetables have generous supplies. But red wine also has quite a few. These are called polyphenols, one of which is resveratrol. This latter one has attracted scientists’ attention. Why? A University of Alberta study showed that high doses of resveratrol produced similar benefits for the heart and muscular strength as physical exercise....

There is no one food that’s going to make you healthier, and there is no one food that causes you to be less healthy. Here is the science behind some of the most common food myths out there on the internet. Myth: Microwaves zap the nutrients out of your food You might be surprised to learn that microwaving your food is one of the best cooking methods when it comes to preserving nutrients....

Poses affect how we feel Researchers looked at animal and human poses, and the differences between power-focused poses and those of hopelessness were evident. There are numerous examples of this: A peacock fans its tail and struts when seducing a female, the CEO of a company sits back with his hands behind his neck with elbows pointing outwards while his feet rest on the desk, depressed people will usually display a pose which is closed, hunched down, and an indicative of powerlessness....

1. Write an ebook or white paper You can turn your knowledge and experiences into a document on your own schedule. While it does take an investment of some serious time to translate an ebook into serious earnings, you can start selling your work through sites like Scribd almost immediately. Your vendor will certainly take a cut, but the publication process is easier and faster than for print. There are also simple ways to up the likelihood of earning some good money: even something as basic as laying your document out in something besides Microsoft Word can give you an immediate boost....

I know why you’re so sad. Because you dread going to work every single day. You spend your lunch hour crying with your office door closed. You go home and drink alone or stress eat like nobody ever stress-ate before. Or just go right to bed and start the cycle all over again. The bad news is that this is not an uncommon occurrence for American adults in the work place....

Whether you have simply slept on your neck wrong or you are working late, hunched over a keyboard half the night, neck pain is, well, a pain in the neck! What most people are unaware of is that there are little known hacks that can help you find relief from neck pain fast and naturally. This means no pills or expensive exercise equipment to buy. How can you get relief from neck pain?...

Sounds familiar, right? We’ve all been in various situations in life where we have bitten the dust and failure has loomed large and threatening in front of us. All we have to remember, in situations like these, is that success in never ending and failure is never final. Every cloud comes with a silver lining Clichéd, but true, isn’t it? Think of any dark situation that you have endured in life, and you’ll find that there’s a hidden good behind every bad that happens....

1. Be honest. Revolutionary, I know. But maybe you should try it, as long as you can remember that being honest doesn’t mean being rude. It means simply telling people the truth, in a courteous way. For example, try being honest when the chatty coworker stops by and says, “Got a minute?” Or when you get a text from your drama-loving friend. Or when your mom sends an email wanting your help “real quick!...

Most of us have a desire to be comfortable and play it safe. Trying something new can seem scary and not worth the effort. However, full enjoyment and fulfillment comes in those moments we step out of the comfort zone. Think back to the most meaningful, amazing moments of your life. When you examine them you will find that they had you stepping out of your comfort zone. Trying something new and unfamiliar brings extra excitement and emotion to the event....

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Bergman’s appearance in this commercial was a bid by Vick’s for credibility – their hope was that by securing the endorsement of someone that TV viewers trusted, people would be more inclined to see Vick’s cough syrup as a product they could trust. I have no idea how well the campaign worked as far as selling cough syrup, but it’s well over 20 years later and people are still quoting the commercial!...

Created with “Whisper breath” technology, it automatically adjusts the height of the desk to a predefined position. Don’t worry you are still in control of its movements. It’s entirely programmable with an inbuilt touch screen. That it’s aesthetically pleasing only adds to its phenomenal functionality. Featured photo credit: Stir via goo.gl

1. “It is not possible.” Why do you think it is not possible? If it has not worked out before that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Lies like this distract you from the big picture and the possibilities of making a success when all that surrounds you are failures. Retract this statement and focus on the positive. 2. “I am not worth a dime without a college degree.” This excuse is so stupid....

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Carnegie implored his readers to be sincere always — to see people and relationships as ends in themselves rather than as the means to an ends. Learning social skills only becomes manipulation when you see others as only the means to your ends. …

I hold this pose every day for at least a minute. It is particularly helpful in strengthening my lower back muscles. How to do Superman Pose? Lie on your stomach with your toes flat on the floor; chin resting on the ground. Keep your legs close together with your feet lightly touching each other. Now stretch your arms out to the front as far as you can. Take a deep breath in and now lift your chest, arms, legs and thighs off the floor....