Two years ago, at twenty-four, my marriage ended. I was devastated and felt like a total failure. I knew that divorce wasn’t going to be easy. I’d seen my parents do it, and it didn’t look pretty. I also knew that I could either let it hurt me and depress me, or I could find […]
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How to Buy Happiness There are some things that I have purchased over my lifetime that have undeniably broken the rule that money can’t buy happiness. I can directly point to several things; my winter coat, my skis, and an old t-shirt, from which I get a real sense of happiness. Every time I pick up one of these things I am pleased that I own it, and even in the case of things I don’t have anymore I feel happiness just remembering them. The problem is that these happy feelings get us confused. We want that feeling all the time, but we aren’t quite sure what exact qualities those things have that make them different from the stacks of other things we own. We […]
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The exercise bike has always been a hot favorite for novice exercisers or a beginner who wants to get on the fitness bandwagon. Long before the contemporary, snazzy gyms or the glitzy next generation’s high-tech equipment hit the market, exercise bikes have been ruling the fitness scene. The Key The essential idea behind a successful exercise regime is following it through, and you’ll only follow through if you enjoy what you do. For a beginner, it is a tool which in itself does not seem as challenging or daunting as the concept itself. An exercise bike is one such tool which is actually as easy to start as it appears to be! For someone who is new to exercising, an exercise bike provides just the […]
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We all would like to think we have pretty solid relationships. You and your partner have been together for many years and there’s no sign of anyone going anywhere anytime soon. It’s pretty solid. You think. I mean, you guys have been through thick and thin and always manage to come out smiling. You’ve survived […]
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We all would like to think we have pretty solid relationships. You and your partner have been together for many years and there’s no sign of anyone going anywhere anytime soon. It’s pretty solid. You think. I mean, you guys have been through thick and thin and always manage to come out smiling. You’ve survived […]
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Smoking is a pastime we humans have been practicing and enjoying ever since the beginning of time. Such an activity has greatly evolved through both time and different generations. It has come from being a part of important rituals (in the Americas, circa 5000 BC), to being loosely used as a medicine (remember the opium craze in Europe?), to being a stress reliever and an instigator for social activities (yep, those smoking breaks you take every now and then when you just need to get away from your demanding work). Indeed, smoking has come a long way, and it it is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. Recently, another addition to the ‘smoking varieties’ has entered the consciousness of our society – vaping, “the […]
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When someone close to you dies, it often seems like life can never be the same again. Yet loss is a natural part of life, and it is also something we all have to face. Of course, it is never easy, but there are ways to prepare yourself and ensure that things can return to normal in time. To help you through these difficult times, here are a number of factors to consider. Prepare For Deaths As grim as it sounds, death is an inevitable part of life, so you should always be prepared for it. While you might not always expect it, there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead. This is especially useful during the period following the immediate death. For instance, if memorial services […]
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Who can remember The Flintstones and The Jetsons? What about Winnie the Pooh and Dr. Seuss? We grew up with colourful shows that we were really only watched on Saturday mornings. Or maybe I’m just showing my age just now but I think most people reading this article can relate. Maybe The Flintstones didn’t really […]
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Who can remember The Flintstones and The Jetsons? What about Winnie the Pooh and Dr. Seuss? We grew up with colourful shows that we were really only watched on Saturday mornings. Or maybe I’m just showing my age just now but I think most people reading this article can relate. Maybe The Flintstones didn’t really […]
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“If you don’t love yourself, you’ll always be chasing after people who don’t love you either.” Mandy Hale My childhood was filled with negativity, verbal taunts and attacks. In my parents’ eyes, I was never good enough. I was not enough in school, not a good child at home and not even human. Why is […]
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