They take risks “As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand Adventure was about to happen” – A.A. Milne They simply do any kind of adventure just to win you over. They never slog when the time comes, they simply plunge upon, be it planning the date and talking to your parents, moving together and making plans for the future – they never hesitate to act as they are risk takers by choice....

Here’s the thing: like anything that doesn’t kill us immediately, our beer belly doesn’t either. We can ignore it, especially if we’re young in our 20s and 30s, or if we see all our friends around us with beer bellies. As a young professional in a corporate work setting, it can seem that “health” is more an exception than the norm. Beer bellies being the norm. Besides it being something that tends to be embarrassing, here are 10 scientifically-backed reasons why you should get rid of it ASAP....

There’s a whole host of guidelines, rules, guides, recommendations, etc. that you can follow. But the point to consider here is, how can you judge if you’re really good in financial management? You might be on the right track, even if you aren’t quite there yet. These 10 signs are great “road signs” to let you know you’re on the right path and good in financial management. 1. You have great credit While your credit score is not the supreme factor of financial management, your good credit score indicates your solid financial management expertise....

You’re not alone. Most of us yearn for something bigger and better in our lives. It’s part of being human. And if the following signs describe you, there’s a good chance you have great things to look forward to in your future. You’re never satisfied with “good enough.” If you think you’re meant for something bigger, chances are you’re the type of person who goes above and beyond. You don’t settle for mediocrity....

If you’re like me and need a nap after watching someone jog past you, it’s important to start small and work your way up to more intense workouts. If you push yourself really hard in the beginning, it’s not likely you’ll sustain a healthy exercise routine … since you won’t be able to walk. Below are 10 easy ways to be more active I now use without fail. If you’re mindful of the little things you can do to turn each of your daily tasks into a mini-workout, you’ll be surprised how much better you’ll feel!...

It makes you wonder how someone could be so misused and misunderstood by EVERYONE she comes into contact with. And yet, there is something about her that makes you uneasy. Your gut instincts about these types of people are usually correct and They will drain you of your last drop of energy before they move on to another person. There is a certain personality type who will stab you in the back the first chance they get....

This may explain the perceived lack of genuine leaders in 2014, although another argument could also be extended. A recent study by Dale Carnegie Training revealed that nearly 75% of modern-day employees were not fully engaged at work, with a lack of leadership from supervisors and management cited as one of the primary reasons for this. If this is to be taken at face value, it suggests that many of today’s leaders lack the necessary skills and natural attributes to inspire those around them on a daily basis....

1. Be prepared for cognitive dissonance. You’re excited to eat McDonald’s again, but you still miss noodles from the local food cart abroad. You’re happy to return to old friends, but you’re devastated to leave new ones. Your feelings will constantly contradict themselves over small and large matters. It can be overwhelming, but go with the flow and understand that this is a symptom of repatriating. 2. It will take some time to establish yourself....

If you work for minimum wage then I can imagine you will identify and understand these ten feelings. As a once minimum wage employee myself I wrote these from experience. For those of you who never have worked for minimum wage, may this give you some insight into the world of the worker. You feel a sense of injustice among your peers Low entry requirements usually mean trouble when it comes to the societal parts of minimum wage work....

1. They don’t need more labels. I know it is true that up to 66% of all kids with ADHD are liable to have some other disorder as well. Things like autism, ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder), sensory disorders and anxiety, just to name a few. Let us forget the labels and look at how we are going to support them at home and at school. There are lots of ways that kids with ADHD can be helped....

The ideal time period for your career development should be after you graduate, while you are in your twenties. You are still vibrant, filled with positive energy, and you have a lot of time on your hands, to experiment, learn from your mistakes, and accumulate a certain dose of experience. Truth be told, people may not take you seriously while you are still young, but there are some things that one should definitely do before the age of thirty....

1. Too many expectations Sure, we all have expectations. We wish that everything will always work the way we plan them to be. But the truth is, things will not always be the way we expect them to be. We can’t expect everyone to want to do things as we do. Each person’s experience and way of dealing with things is unique, so to expect others to do things the way we do is unfair to them....

Here are 10 things to know before you date a nurse: 1. We’ll take care of you when you’re sick We are innately caring and loving. We should be because that’s our job. We take care of multiple patients on a daily basis, so taking care of you–a single person–is a day off for us. If you get sick, trust us when we say: “You’re in good hands.” 2. We are kind and compassionate Knowledge, skills, and heart–my nursing days revolved around these three aspects....

1. Give a great big smile. Looking for an easy way to make your life happier? Smile more. Smiling can help you feel better instantly. And it can be contagious. So give a smile to a total stranger on the street. Or if you’re sad, angry, or annoyed about something, choose to smile and laugh it off instead. 2. Laugh out loud. Speaking of laughing, there’s a reason why it’s called “nature’s best medicine....

The divorce rate is a major issue in many other countries as well, and it remains the responsibility of parents to ensure that any subsequent custody battle does not impact negatively on their child’s psyche. Fortunately, there is a wealth of expert advice available to parents who are seeking custody of their child, which can help them to pursue a course that serves the best interests of all parties. With this in mind, let’s consider the fundamental components of a custody battle, and the tools that can help parents to achieve their goals in an amicable and productive manner:...

Before you enter the road with your brand new car, you wish there wouldn’t be any possible disaster. But there are lots of things you should ponder before paying annual premiums to an auto insurance company. A renowned auto insurance expert once said that many people pay between $500 and $1,500 more than they have to for car insurance each year. The amounts you need to pay radically vary depending upon your age, gender, accident and moving violation history, driving experience and many more....

No matter what your career, there are 10 ways to find more joy in your 9 to 5. 1. Figure out your why What brought you to this job in the first place? When you enjoyed it, what were you doing differently? This trip down memory lane creates awareness. It allows you to see what works and what doesn’t work. Equally important, it allows you to see the difference between where you are and where you’d like to be....

The Way Back Machine Do you have an urge to see what The Guardian looked like in 2006? Or yearn to experience Yahoo as it was 16 years ago? Do you have a lot of free time on your hands? Then The Way Back Machine is for you. Essentially a collection of screen grabs since the dawn of time (or at least the internet), you can go back and catch-all those memes you missed the first time round....

1. If you need time for yourself, tell people “I’m busy” – it’s a legitimate excuse. It’s easy to get so caught up in pleasing people that you forget to take care of yourself. Take the time you need to make sure your health doesn’t suffer on account of others demanding your attention. 2. Once you get off work, stop checking your email – rarely is anything so dire that it can’t be left until the morning....

One of these four failed, because I was giving up. Looking back, I can see how that happened but in the moment I hadn’t noticed the decision to throw the towel in creeping up on me. I failed to adequately write my master’s thesis, and even though all I had to do was pay a relatively small amount of money to extend for another few months, my pride almost let me drop out....