The best thing you can do is to try and prepare as much as possible. This doesn’t just mean buying a year’s supply of nappies, it means you need to be mentally prepared. Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges facing any new parents. Health Day suggests that until a baby is 5 months old, parents usually lose around two hours of sleep per night, which exhausting just thinking about it....

If you’ve ever experienced period pains, then chances are you’ll probably understand these few things — like when I use the term “apocalypse” for a comparison. 1. We fear tender breasts like an apocalypse announcement Don’t you hate how your breasts get all swollen, heavy, and sensitive? If you’re used to going bra-less, you suddenly dive into your bra drawer to find the one that will maintain them and keep them from pulling your chest down....

Meditation might be one of the first things you omit from your busy schedule when you are running from one meeting in city A to another conference in country B. You’ll rest, relax and recharge your mental and spiritual batteries afterwards, right? With a planning that might go from 8 am to 10 pm, there is simply no time to meditate. Well, think again—if you want to enjoy mental clarity and be your best, most grounded self during those important meetings away from your regular workplace, then you will need your meditation during those very days....

Here’s hoping my mistakes and successes and life lessons learned along the way can help you, too: 1. Always pursue your passion but don’t quit your day job unless you’re sure Although much of my professional career after graduation was built in the financial arena of corporate America, I never let go of my love of writing. After work and on weekends – or let’s be honest, many times during my day jobs – I’d make time to steal away and write....

One of the key factors as to whether a business or office will succeed is whether they are lead by an awesome boss. It’s pretty easy to think of all the bad qualities a boss can have; no guidance, taking credit from others, your employees chasing you home with eggs and pitchforks every few months. But what are the traits bosses should have? This infographic from web-developers Officevibe details 13 crucial traits that an awesome boss should have if she or he is hoping to inspire their employees....

My guess is that your self-love often takes a backseat in your life, right? You take care of all the people around you, but forget about your own needs, desires and emotional and physical health. We’re going to change that today with some powerful self-care tools. Self-care is one of the most important practices you will ever learn in life. If you’re happy, taken good care of, relaxed, empowered and in tune with yourself and your yearnings, you’ll be able to live life to the fullest....

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So you’re about to sit down and get your creativity on, only there’s a blockage in the flow (I wouldn’t think about that phrase too much). There’s few things more frustrating than knowing your creative energy is stuck, so here’s 12 ways to get your creativity going again! Keep Your Creativity Flowing | Cargo Collective

1. Increased Immunity A red banana is rich in both beta-carotene and vitamin C (to the tune of 16% of your recommended daily allowance). These powerful antioxidants are able to help boost the immune system and make it easier for your body to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms in order to stay healthy and have fewer problems like colds and flu. 2. Boosted Energy Levels A red banana contains three different varieties of natural sugars: fructose, sucrose and glucose....

To help you care for your clothes and make them last longer and stronger, we’ve made this helpful list of 12 simple tips to keep your clothes like new. Follow these rules to make your clothes stand the test of time. 1. Wash Less This may sound counter-intuitive, but the washing (and especially drying) your clothes can do more damage to them than everyday wear and tear. Get out of the habit of washing your clothes after wearing them just once....

Yoga is the number one preventative approach to maintaining your body’s total well being. Here are 13 simple yoga stretches to help relieve that stubborn neck pain. 1. Child’s Pose Begin in a kneeling position and inhale. Exhale and drop your buttocks toward your heals as you stretch your body down and reach your arms forward. Rest your arms on the earth, alongside your body with your stomach nestled between thighs and forehead on the mat....

So next time when you are going to create an auction in eBay, it doesn’t hurt to try some of the suggestions. My eBay Method: 13 Steps to Profitable Auctions – [Get Rich Slowly]

1. Determine why you want to stick to these life changes. Understanding why you do something is the key to sorting out how to do it. If you feel like your motivation is waning, it’s probably because you’re not clear on why you’re doing it. When you determine why you want to do something, decisions will flow and you’ll have a clear picture of the outcome. Set aside some time to consider your why and don’t settle for the first reason that pops up....

1. They choose to exercise. It’s common knowledge that exercise can rejuvenate organs such as your heart and skin. But according to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, your brain may greatly benefit too. In this study, researchers tracked 180 college-age students for eight days and discovered that those who were more physically active reported greater general feelings of enthusiasm and excitement than those who exercised less....

Here’s 13 things that only girls with an unstable period problem would understand. 1. You Have a Hard Time Making Plans Whether its scheduling a romantic weekend in the mountains or penciling in a family vacation, these activities are much harder to plan if you do not know ahead of time whether or not you will be on your period. 2. You Can be Exhausted Hormonal imbalances and periods that last longer or are heavier than they should be can leave you feeling literally and metaphorically drained, to the point where you can wake up tired even after a good night’s sleep....

1. Buy An Armoire, Chifferobe, or Dresser This is an obvious and simple solution to the problem room without a closet. Head to a thrift store, a resell shop or a big box store and find something that fits the space and your taste. If you can’t stand the thought of having your clothes out on display for the world (read: your friends) to see, this route is your best option....

Every year, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays and other holiday events are great opportunities for anyone to be creative and generous. Now is the time to prepare by making plans for your gift giving. Whether you are attending a winter wedding, a birthday party, an office holiday or retirement party, or just getting ready for Christmas, here are 14 helpful ideas for fun ways to give cash: 1. Money tree In recent years money trees have become very popular on the receiving tables at weddings or by the door at fundraisers....

Energy, at its core, is acquired by a number of means, from breathing, movement, consumption (food/water), exposure to sunlight, and more! In this article, I will focus on each of those areas to help you learn how to increase energy, no matter your age. What Affects Energy Levels? Our energy levels can be affected by a number of prevalent things in our society. Lack of sleep is one of the leading causes of lack of energy, and this is further aided by the fact that many gaze for hours on end at their devices and TV screens even after turning in for the night....

If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are a number of ways to cultivate it. First, realize that reading is highly enjoyable, if you have a good book. If you have a lousy book (or an extremely difficult one) and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a chore. If this happens for several days in a row, consider abandoning the book and finding one that you’ll really love....

The Good News: Some Food Can Help Cure A Hangover Mankind seems to have searched for a hangover cure since millennia, for now, likes to wake up with a head that feels as if it would fall off, a mouthful of cotton (or so it seems) and a whirly brain that cannot see, think or make your body walk right. It’s surprising to know that science is far from being able to explain why hangovers happen – but most scientists claim that it happens from a mix of dehydration and the fact that alcohol disrupts the body’s chemical balances in complex ways [1]....