I’ve always been in awe of people who can sing and play guitar. As a young girl, I secretly listened to singer-songwriter music in my bedroom into the wee hours. As a rebellious teenager, I cranked rock ‘n’ roll in the house whenever I had to do chores. I always felt great afterwards – now I know why. Recent research shows that listening to music improves our mental well-being and boosts our physical health in surprising and astonishing ways....

The Surprising Discovery Scientists have known for quite some time that spiders have exceptional vision, particularly jumping spiders. They’ve even known that spiders are able to feel nearby vibrations. But, because they don’t have ears, scientists believed they couldn’t hear at all. “The standard textbooks say that spiders are acutely sensitive to airborne vibrations from nearby sources, sounds about a body length or a few centimeters away. We have discovered that jumping spiders can hear things from much farther away than this,” says Gil Menda, co-researcher of Cornell University....

ICT and computer hacking is not limited to a few expert nerds. Young kids are able to hack computers and systems simply because it’s so easy. And we rarely bother to secure against such things, preferring to blame someone or something else for not doing it for us. Unless you are going to stay off the internet forever, you should read up on what encryption tools your device can have....

What has been common throughout the conversations is a consistent message of the absolute necessity to be aware of the impact that the energy of a leader can have on organisational energy. It led me to reflect on my own leadership mistakes and those I have observed throughout my career. I share these with you below with some ideas to get back on track as soon as you sense a little familiarity....

1. Want to buy matching cushions for these extra non-comfy chairs? 2. Quitting alcohol is tough. These glasses might help. 3. Just imagine using these vessels in your kitchen. Frustrating. 4. Stairs to where? Where do you wish to go? 5. Feel like having soup or noodles with these? 6. Pessimistic coffee mugs are the worst way to start your day! 7. Watering can watering itself? Uselessness at its peak! 8....

The concept of slow living is a lifestyle approach that suggests slowing down everyday life for a longer and better-quality life. Slow living makes us more healthy, there is less stress, a better quality of relationships and increased well-being. The good news is we can control this 100%. Here are 6 simple tips for slowing down everyday life. We all have habits that are just that—habits. But we really don’t have to do those things....

If you’ve just graduated and are finally entering the beginning stages of your career, a few tips to manage your spending might help you refrain from overspending with a salary that seems basically limitless compared to the hourly wages of your college job. Here are five simple ways you can effectively manage your spending as a young professional. 1. Use your apps Our generation is fortunate to have a strong force on our side in terms of budgeting – technology....

1. The Relevance Test Before you do anything else, ask yourself this question: if the naysayer you’re facing isn’t a business partner, loyal customer, dear reader, or family member, is there any reason to care about what they think? I used to obsess with every single criticism posted on my blogs and articles, but one day, I realized that said criticisms, without fail, came from people who were outside of my target audience....

Often we spend so much time staring at what’s coming next, that we miss what’s happening right in front of our face. Sometimes it takes a big or tragic event to bring us back. Other times it’s the pressure we feel at a given moment. Whatever the reason, it happens. Learning to snap back to reality on our own terms is a valuable skill to explore. Snap Back To Reality, Oh There Goes Gravity…....

Instead, if you are thinking about marriage — or you just intend to get married some day — there are some things for men to do before marriage that can increase your chances of success and happiness in the long term. 1. Watch your language This may not apply to everyone’s bride-to-be, but a lot of guys will learn that all the vulgar talk that endeared you to your buddies will just turn off your wife....

Benefits of the plank Plank is considered as “one of the most efficient bodyweight static exercises for strengthening the core”, according to Go Fit Stay Fit. Additional benefits include strengthening legs, back and hand muscles, and melting away unwanted body fat. Aside from improved strength, long-term benefits include better balance and endurance. How to do the perfect plank For maximum results follow the technique outlined in the below video. Use this technique over 28 days for the desired results....

#1: The Way of Community People always love to be part of something big. Being part of a community makes people feel special and included. Furthermore, a community can also become a great business model. You can also include your community in the business model. Check out these entrepreneurs who built their business based on the “community principle”. “MyBlogU was created to help those who start as well as bring the established bloggers together....

Don’t like your job? Keep reading. Jobs aren’t designed to be hated. They were made to complete one’s natural skills and talents. Due to compromises, bad choices and negative circumstances, some individuals have been forced into occupations for the sole purpose of making money. While this isn’t entirely a bad thing, because money can sometimes be a motivating factor towards a better lifestyle, it can be extremely tiring. Long hours slaving away in front of the computer or bringing home work can take its toll, which can change your positive mindset quickly....

So what? What’s the big deal? All you have to do every day is pick up things, put them away, throw them away or give them away. That’s the simple answer for how to stay organized. No big deal! The actions you must take are not difficult. In fact, they are pretty easy once you have established an initial order. But, they are boring and repetitive. For those folks who are creative, fun-loving and who crave variety and stimulation, the repetitive actions required to stay organized can seem deadly....

The answer is simple: the benefits of eating fast food outweigh the long-term implications for most people. However, once you read these reasons why all those trips to the drive through may be slowly killing you, you may just want to stop eating fast food after all. 1. Fast food makes you fat. A 15-year study of over 3,000 people found that eating fast food is linked to weight gain and insulin resistance....

20 Definitions Of Happiness You Need To Know

By learning what secure attachment is and how to restructure your thoughts, you can become more self-aware of your relationship dynamics. After becoming more aware, you can then take a few steps to make them better than ever. That’s something that many of us could benefit from. When we hear the term secure attachment, our mind typically goes to a relationship. And that’s exactly what it’s about. In this article I’ll discuss the concept of secure attachments in more detail and how restructuring your thoughts can help you strive towards achieving better relationships....

Well, studies have shown that this is very normal. When we ready ourselves for a vacation, we anticipate possibility and are filled with excitement. We are imagining what we are about to experience, and we are filled with the eagerness of what is about to come. We are suddenly filled with the happiness of what just might be, not the holiday, but still the best part of a “life vacation”....

This iOS app allows you to take a picture of just about anything and immediately search for similar things online. You can use CamFind to research reviews on a book, learn more about a particular dog breed, find movie times for a film you want to see or to buy a new beauty product you found at a friend’s house. Just take a picture of the book, dog, movie poster or beauty product and search....

Having a high-stress lifestyle can cause physical and emotional problems throughout our bodies, negatively impacting our quality of life. But what if I told you that tapping on your face, chest, and underarms can help alleviate stress and anxiety? Sounds a little far-fetched, right? But yes, it is called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping for anxiety. The technique involves targeting acupressure points to promote relaxation and stimulate energy flow. The process can release energy blocks and sends calming signals to the part of the brain responsible for controlling stress....