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10 Tried and True Ways to Double Your Writing
Write more with less willpower. Just sit down and write. It sounds so easy, but many things in the life of an adult are easier said than done. And maybe they are. When it comes to writing, the fact of the matter is that you just have to write. Writing cures writer's block, after all. But it seems to me like there are other tricks, hacks if you will, that help me get into the writing spirit. Everyone works differently, and not every tip will work for every person, so it's important to try out different writing techniques to fuel your creativity, feed your soul, and keep you producing magical…
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14 Easy Ways to Read More Books
Whether you already read daily or not, reading more books can be easy with the right techniques at the right time. Not every option works for every person every time, so it's important to try out different things from time to time. This is particularly helpful if you have trouble meeting your reading goals. Readers can't get enough reading time whereas many others say they want to read, but they fail to find the time in their busy schedules to take in much more than a flood of email. The fact of Continue Reading
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My Favorite Things: 9 Things I’m Grateful for Each Day
"When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad... I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad!" I've heard this song so many times during my childhood and always enjoyed it without really thinking about its meaning, the truth at its core. This song is a reminder of a simple truth that I often catch myself on: Gratitude boosts your happiness when you need it most. Even the simple things in our lives deserve a thank you now and then. *Disclaimer: Continue Reading
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36 Things You Can Achieve In Under Two Minutes
Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the day? Like you just can't get everything done, or like procrastination holds you back from accomplishing your goals? I know I do, and it's amazing how many daily tasks I allow to slip through my fingers. No amount of to-do lists can keep me on track, so all the healthy habits I'd like to have in my life don't always stick. Time management skills are pivotal to staying on track, but what does the concept really mean? According to the Oxford Dictionary, Continue Reading
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15 Tips You Need To Declutter Your Home
Mess causes stress, and studies show that cleaning alone reduces stress levels. A clean home can even improve eating and exercise habits while boosting your happiness. In a study published by the University of California, a messy home was proven to interfere with the body's de-stress hormone, cortisol's, levels simply because the thought of cleaning up stresses people out even if they don't plant to actually clean up. In an effort to live happier and healthier, I decided that since much of my Continue Reading
