If you use Lyft to get around, the company just made their service even more useful. They recently started testing a new feature that lets you schedule your rides up to 24 hours in advance.
You Can Now Schedule Your Lyft Ride 24 Hours in Advance
Motivation
Diversify Your Plants for a Naturally Healthier Garden
There are many plants out there that are mutually beneficial to each other, but some attract insects that are natural predators
to pests in your garden. Take advantage of those properties to both protect and pollinate your garden.
Charm for iPhone Gives You Incredible Control Over Your Twitter Experience
iOS: Twitter is a great feed, but saving interesting tweets for later, making playlists of songs you find, and collecting interesting or on-topic tweets into lists is difficult, and deserves more than a “favorite” button. That’s where Charm comes in—it makes all of that super easy.
Travel Guidebook Showdown: Lonely Planet vs. Fodor’s Travel
Smartphones, Wi-Fi, and GPS have made traveling easier
, but a physical travel guide is always a smart investment when trotting the globe. Both Lonely Planet and Fodor’s have been around for decades, but it’s time to decide which guidebook deserves that coveted space in your travel bag.
These Packing Techniques Save Space and Let You Carry More
We’ve covered lots of ways to cram a lot of stuff in small suitcases
, but this video and infographic from Expedia is full of handy packing tips to remember the next time you’re heading out on a business trip—or a well-earned vacation.
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7 Reasons You Should Take A Break From Facebook
It’s no question these days that we are all hooked on Facebook. Whether you love it or hate it, it has become a prevalent part of our life as a messaging application, news source, and entertainment hub. People who complain about Facebook even go on Facebook to complain! What was once an American diet of 8 hours of TV per day has now transitioned into 8 hours of Facebook and Youtube per day. People are getting less done, and spending more time on the web. When was the last time you weren’t on Facebook in a 24 hour period? Let’s take a look at why taking a breaking might be a good thing!
1. Get outside the windows
We spend all day clicking and swiping, closing apps, opening apps, and browsing clickbait websites. For some people, the first thing you see before bed, and the first thing you see in the morning is a Facebook application. Turn it off, take a break, and let your eyes readjust to the beauty of the world.
2. Stop comparing yourself to others
As social creatures, humans love communication and, consequently, gossip. What place better to breed gossip than Facebook itself, where your newsfeed is constantly erupting with the private lives of everyone in your circle (or even out of it!). You can see who is having a good day, who’s buying new cars, how everyone’s kids are doing, so on and so forth. And it makes us start wondering, about our life, and how it stacks up. Are you posting about your achievements? About your day to day struggles? Yes? No? Who cares! Just forget about it. Comparing yourself to other people is deconstructive and doesn’t help anyone. Just be yourself, and love it.
3. Have more time for your hobbies
Perhaps you used to be a wonderful piano player, or a great wingman for your friends. These days, we’re getting older, lazier, and more content to just sit back and watch. Facebook is not helping us become more proactive! Take a break and limit your usage everyday to get back to what you really like, whether it’s knitting, croquette, or listen to some old records. Trust me, you will feel great!
4. Spend more time reading
I can’t argue that most of our activity on Facebook is indeed reading. However, it’s reading in short bursts – news clips, headlines, brief articles and captions. Take a step back and go pick up a book again. Sounds intimidating? Go for a magazine! Maybe even a subscription. Choose a topic that interests you, whether it be home decor or local fashion. You might find yourself involved in a magazine hobby soon enough that will have see you reading more and more. Read books outside of your general element. Learn about microeconomics, American politics, or the psychology of retail. Anything that will stimulate your mind to grow beyond the latest cat video on Facebook.
5. Play with new apps
You don’t have throw away the phone to resist Facebook. Instead of spending 30 minutes on Facebook in the morning, spend 10 minutes on Facebook and the other 20 minutes playing a new and intuitive app-game. You could be learning a second language, getting better at problem solving with puzzle games, or just getting to the next level of Candy Crush. Whatever makes you feel good. That way at least you are not spending the time getting more involved in gossip that does not concern you – and spending more time increasing your brain power.
6. Go out more
It’s strange to see someone at a coffee shop these days with out their head stuck in their phone. And it’s not helping our social life, either! Try to remember a time before the internet and social media age. When we went to coffee shops, we met our friends, and talked about interesting things together. Instead of editing selfies and posting about your coffee on instagram, try striking up a conversation with someone instead! You never know where your day will end up after that!
7. See a different perspective
There is nothing wrong with using Facebook as a news source, but one thing Facebook doesn’t do, is show us the opposition. Watching the news on Facebook will largely just show you things that you approve of, things you follow, and things that you find agreeable. Try subscribing to a real news source such as Flipboard, which will show you a wide range of global topics, and not just the ones you happen to Like on Facebook.
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7 Steps to Repair Your Relationship
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Almost everyone encounters problems at some point in a relationship. It can be very frustrating to have difficulties with your partner, especially if you are arguing a lot or can’t find a way to connect like you used to. However, if your relationship is built on a strong foundation it will be possible to find a way to fix it. Here are seven steps that can help to repair your relationship.
Acknowledge the problems
There are all sorts of reasons that a relationship can start to have problems. It could be that you find that you constantly argue without ever reaching a conclusion or maybe it’s the case that one partner feels like they are giving more to the relationship than the other. No matter what the problem is – you need to establish the reason that are you having issues. Remember that living in denial won’t do anyone any good.
Talk things through with your partner
Once you’ve established the problems you have with the relationship it’s time to have a frank and honest discussion with your partner. Bring up your feeling that there is something wrong with the relationship and open up about the way you feel about it.
It won’t do any good to be angry during this discussion – approach it calmly and gently so that your partner can feel at ease.
Remember that when you’ve had your say you need to listen carefully to your partner’s response. If they view the relationship differently you need to try to empathise with their feelings.
Find ways to compromise
The most important thing to understand is that there are going to be two sides to every relationship. Things that you consider a problem might not be an issue for your partner and vice versa. You need to find ways to find common ground and understand each other’s point of view.
Discuss what you need from the relationship that you aren’t getting and allow them to share their side of the story. You might find that once you’ve told you partner something is a problem, they will find ways to change things for you. For other issues it might be the case that you need to find a way to meet in the middle.
Go to couples counseling
If you are still finding it difficult to communicate effectively or come to any agreements on ways to move forward, it could be a good idea to consider couples counseling. Experienced counsellors and therapists can help guide you through the process of talking to each other in a way that’s effective. Speaking in a safe and controlled environment, you might find you are able to be completely honest with your partner about the challenges you face in the relationship.
Make time for each other
You might find that as your relationship has started to develop problems that you have made less time to spend with your partner to avoid arguments or conflict. Unfortunately this can lead to the issue that you are no longer connecting or spending quality time together.
It can also be an issue that people slip into a routine where they always see something at the same time. While it’s good to know when you are going to see your partner, it can lead to the relationship becoming stale if there is no excitement or variation. You should make the effort to do things you don’t normally make time for.
Spend time on your own interests
While it’s important to see your partner regularly to re-establish that connection you have been missing, you will also benefit from spending time on yourself. One common problem individuals have in relationships is that they begin to lose their independence. If you find that you are no longer doing the things that you used to love it can become a strain on the relationship. Make some time for your own interests and learn to enjoy the free time you spend away from your partner.
Restart the relationship
If you’ve been through a tough period, it’s a great idea to start doing the things you used to do when you first got together. Go on dates, spend evenings just talking to each other and make plans together. Going back to what you used to enjoy the most can be a wonderful way to rekindle the romance in a relationship.
Article provided by Mike James, an independent content writer working together with Sussex-based CBT, Life Coaching and Psychotherapy specialist Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy.
You’ve read 7 Steps to Repair Your Relationship, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’ve enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
7 Steps to Repair Your Relationship
You’re reading 7 Steps to Repair Your Relationship, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’re enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Almost everyone encounters problems at some point in a relationship. It can be very frustrating to have difficulties with your partner, especially if you are arguing a lot or can’t find a way to connect like you used to. However, if your relationship is built on a strong foundation it will be possible to find a way to fix it. Here are seven steps that can help to repair your relationship.
Acknowledge the problems
There are all sorts of reasons that a relationship can start to have problems. It could be that you find that you constantly argue without ever reaching a conclusion or maybe it’s the case that one partner feels like they are giving more to the relationship than the other. No matter what the problem is – you need to establish the reason that are you having issues. Remember that living in denial won’t do anyone any good.
Talk things through with your partner
Once you’ve established the problems you have with the relationship it’s time to have a frank and honest discussion with your partner. Bring up your feeling that there is something wrong with the relationship and open up about the way you feel about it.
It won’t do any good to be angry during this discussion – approach it calmly and gently so that your partner can feel at ease.
Remember that when you’ve had your say you need to listen carefully to your partner’s response. If they view the relationship differently you need to try to empathise with their feelings.
Find ways to compromise
The most important thing to understand is that there are going to be two sides to every relationship. Things that you consider a problem might not be an issue for your partner and vice versa. You need to find ways to find common ground and understand each other’s point of view.
Discuss what you need from the relationship that you aren’t getting and allow them to share their side of the story. You might find that once you’ve told you partner something is a problem, they will find ways to change things for you. For other issues it might be the case that you need to find a way to meet in the middle.
Go to couples counseling
If you are still finding it difficult to communicate effectively or come to any agreements on ways to move forward, it could be a good idea to consider couples counseling. Experienced counsellors and therapists can help guide you through the process of talking to each other in a way that’s effective. Speaking in a safe and controlled environment, you might find you are able to be completely honest with your partner about the challenges you face in the relationship.
Make time for each other
You might find that as your relationship has started to develop problems that you have made less time to spend with your partner to avoid arguments or conflict. Unfortunately this can lead to the issue that you are no longer connecting or spending quality time together.
It can also be an issue that people slip into a routine where they always see something at the same time. While it’s good to know when you are going to see your partner, it can lead to the relationship becoming stale if there is no excitement or variation. You should make the effort to do things you don’t normally make time for.
Spend time on your own interests
While it’s important to see your partner regularly to re-establish that connection you have been missing, you will also benefit from spending time on yourself. One common problem individuals have in relationships is that they begin to lose their independence. If you find that you are no longer doing the things that you used to love it can become a strain on the relationship. Make some time for your own interests and learn to enjoy the free time you spend away from your partner.
Restart the relationship
If you’ve been through a tough period, it’s a great idea to start doing the things you used to do when you first got together. Go on dates, spend evenings just talking to each other and make plans together. Going back to what you used to enjoy the most can be a wonderful way to rekindle the romance in a relationship.
Article provided by Mike James, an independent content writer working together with Sussex-based CBT, Life Coaching and Psychotherapy specialist Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy.
You’ve read 7 Steps to Repair Your Relationship, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’ve enjoyed this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Here’s A 4-Pack Of LED Light Bulbs For Under $5
These Philips A19 bulbs aren’t just the most popular light bulbs we’ve ever listed, they’re one of the most popular non-Amazon deals we’ve ever posted. Today you can grab a 4-pack for under $5, until they sell out anyway, which definitely beats out the previous discounts we’ve seen.
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