It is possible to pursue a fulfilling full-time career while taking an active role as a mother, if you learn to find a balance that works for your life. These tips will help working moms to make juggling the two sides a little bit easier. 1. Let go of the mom guilt Mothers are so often judged for “abandoning” their children when returning to work full-time, while fathers are expected to go to work to “provide” for the family....

As it turns out, a lot. Here’s a breakdown of what highly excellent people have in common so you can get in on the action too: 1. They focus on quality over quantity. Their priorities are top of mind and never waver. Instead of being bogged down by details and expectations, they keep their stress levels in check by accomplishing what’s most important to them first, and then dedicating the time that’s left to the little extras....

You might have heard, “be the change you want to see” but are you truly working to be the change you want to see? Here are some great things a daughter can learn from her father about the boyfriend she deserves. Heck yes, even the husband she deserves to marry. 1. She deserves a boyfriend who will treat her with respect. She is an equal partner in the relationship and deserves to be treated as such....

1. The Mini Greenhouse of your Dreams Do you love plants? Do you want to have the perfect environment to grow them? Then this is the project for you. Check out the details here. via designdreamsbyanne 2. Curvy Fire Pit Seating Do you love your fire pit, but just aren’t sure what the best seating solution is? Well, this DIY project is easy and practical. Get your bench on while creating cute excellent seating options....

10 Insanely Awesome Inspirational Manifestos

Here are 15 phrases that you will never catch an effective leader saying. 1. “I can’t.” This is perhaps one of the most detrimental phrases for not only leaders, but everyone else, too. Saying “I can’t” limits your action to doing only the things that you believe you can. If you don’t believe in yourself, how will others believe in your vision and themselves? Instead, a better question is “I will” followed by “How?...

First date that you still clearly remember Staying in the cold but feeling warm with each other Every hug is precious It’s hard to say goodbye It’s never difficult to have fun The food isn’t really important, the person matters… Trying hard to impress your partner’s family The fireplace doesn’t make you warm, the person does… Eating in silence with each other can be wonderful Sometimes you give surprises for each other It’s never tiring to stare into each other’s eyes Taking care of kids is not easy but it’s also enjoyable Nothing can be compared to them You never stop to have fun

1. You Are The Pope Of Your Own Life Speaking of dogma… as a free-thinker you live by your own set of rules and no one, not even your beloved mother, can tell you to live otherwise. You came by your beliefs through your own experience and curiosity. You tested them and they stood up to your tests. It’s impossible for you to kowtow to religious or secular bylaws that were created to control people....

1. You don’t have to always please others Pleasing others becomes secondary as you mature. Maturing means you define your priorities and honestly deal with decisions. You see the world from your own eyes rather than from the eyes of your friends or others. 2. You become responsible for your actions As you grow older and become matured you understand the importance of taking responsibility. It is a tough battle to prove to the world how skillful and prepared you are....

1. They don’t believe in the pass-fail model. Mentally strong people don’t believe in the big red F. Every experience, even the one that didn’t go well, is something you can learn from. If you consider things that you have done in your life as simple failures, then you need to start thinking more complexly. Mentally strong people understand this, so should you. 2. They don’t believe that failure is inevitable....

1. Use Tights To Soften Light 2. Use Lentils To Steady Your Camera And Reduce Shake. 3. Use Vaseline To Create Vintage-Style Photographs 4. Make Your Own Bean Bag To Use As A Tripod 5. Use A Coffee Sleeve As A Lens Hood 6. Or Use A Pringles Tube To Create A Studio Snoot 7. Create A Lightbox Using Natural Light And White Paper 8. Create Haze Using A Sandwich Bag 9....

Here are 16 habits that can kill productivity levels each and every day. 1. You don’t automate processes. Are you wasting time and energy doing things the old-fashioned way; that is, compiling your website’s email subscriber information by hand, or relying on your memory to pay the rent at the beginning of the month? It’s easier than ever to automate processes, so why not take advantage of this great opportunity to do so?...

A study conducted in the year 2015 revealed that about 14% of the total working population in the U.S. was into running a business of their own and we all know that the numbers have been growing since then. Each day while we drive, when we shower or go through a boring lecture, our minds come up with some of the most intriguing ideas that can potentially become big business plans, but we tend to ignore them as we are never looking to make anything out of it....

Take heart! You’re in good company. Even Beyoncé and Albert Einstein have faced hard times. But the difference between people who rebound from difficult situations and folks who stay curled up in a fetal position is the way they CHOOSE to respond to these events. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “resiliency” as the “ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change.” The good news is, you can learn how to become more resilient....

1. Come to peace with the way things are. “If only I had more money, I’d…” Or, “If I had more time, I’d…” How many times do you hear people say these daily? Many times, I bet. People are so obsessed with what they don’t have that they never allow themselves to be satisfied with what they do have in life. Constantly having a mindset of wanting more and more will squash any chances you have of acceptance....

A couple that can laugh together will have a better chance of weathering the hard times. Laughter makes us all happier too. When you can laugh easily with your spouse life just seems better. Good things happen in your body when you laugh as well! First off, it is essential that you have a date night with your significant other every week. Your relationship with this person needs to be handled with care and you both owe each other that time to nurture it....

The formula for happiness is simple – stay connected to family, friends and community, get healthy, have fun and laugh tons. The following activities for seniors will give senior every opportunity to do just that, no matter the age. Enjoy! 1. Visit museums regularly to keep learning Most cities have some great great art, history or cultural museums on hand. Make monthly visits to the museum. You don’t have to wait for the special exhibits to enjoy what’s on display....

How Did Gandhi Move People To Unified Action? Gandhi wasn’t interested in being “right”, he was interested in achieving his objectives. He never got caught up in debating games, and remained clear on his big objective. Aristotle described the objective of persuasive argument as being to move people to action, not to be right. This is a vital distinction. The arguments in a persuasive speech need to be enough to move the audience, not just to demonstrate total logical correctness....

Do you have moments throughout the day when you feel great as a parent? When your kids are happy, you are happy, you are all hugging, laughing and kissing one other? You know the feeling of wonderment. Now, do you also have times when you don’t love being a parent? Have you felt at your wits end, frustrated, angry and resentful? Here are two simple ways you can be a happy parent more often than passing moments in your day....

1. NES Screensaver (Free) This screensaver collects 60 ROMS from the Nintendo Entertainment System. Choose a title that tickles your fancy and play a quick video game while your computer takes a quick break. 2. The Beatles – Love (Free) Who doesn’t love The Beatles? Based on the Cirque Du Soleil show of the same name, this screensaver is a psychedelic throwback to the days when John Lennon was still around to remind us that all we really need in life is love....