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By chenderson00 3 comments
Have a hard time saying "No"? I've been there. I've always been a "people pleaser" until I embraced the power of a simple little word, "No". Boss wants you to work insane hours? A friend wants to borrow your ... more »
By Tonig 0 comments
Learning to take time for ourselves while balancing our jobs, our families and relationships, and the busy schedules of our days may seem daunting. Taking time for ourselves is something that everyone already knows is important, but who actually ... more »
By Zach Chouteau 0 comments
The ideal getaway is a time of intriguing exploration and relaxing respite, enjoying your new setting without a care in the world. But that can’t happen if you’re too caught up in your everyday life back home. Here are a few tips to really leave ... more »
By momofour 11 comments
When was the last time you had fun? I mean real fun? Adults for the most part, have so much stress in their lives that they lose track of what is important. Not that those worries aren't important, mind you, but we focus to much attention on ... more »
By DreamsInBloom 2 comments
There are many ways to improve your self esteem, to like yourself better. Just a handful of ways are presented here to help you begin to like yourself more and build your self esteem. Improving your self esteem not only improves your relations ... more »
By Razvan Dobre 11 comments
If you could make a couple of little changes into your life so that you would start living a better, happier life, would you do it? There's one thing about life that will never change (or at least almost never): it can always get better! ... more »
By webchic 4 comments
Everyone has seen someone that they think is living a charmed life...it may not even be that they are rolling in money...they just seem to be genuinely happy. Here are some tips to help you be the one people envy... more »
By Sal-Iva 5 comments
I have made a list based off of my research of the top 20 things you can do to make living your life a little easier. And making life a little less stressful is something we all need from time to time!.. more »
By coralin 4 comments
Either you are a student or a worker, you maybe feel exhausted by unlimit missions of studying, working and living etc. We are always at a loss when come across these cases, in my opinion, to avoid some worse things happening, we should learn to ... more »
By TraceyS 2 comments
Are you tired of living in the past? Do you want to live in the now? Are you tired of being angry? Learn how to let go... more »
By lailahmorid 1 comments
Finding bliss in your life requires you to understand the workings of the mind. We encounter stress and depression when we allow our thoughts to take hold of us. When we become liberated from the mind, we experience bliss. To become liberated, ... more »
By Joann Patrick 2 comments
Life has a way of beating us up and wearing us down. It’s so easy to fall into a depressed slump and live each day in misery. The problem is, when you suffer, so do the people who love you. Make the decision now to live your life happy... more »
By WoundedHealer 8 comments
We all say that we want to enjoy life to the fullest, but how many of us really do it? How often do you find yourself with a little spare time or a day off with nothing to do and wish you knew what to do to help fulfill your quest to 'Live Life ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
A true risk taker is full of adventure, spontaneous and gets a thrill out of pushing the limits. The degree of uncertainty is exciting to people who live on the edge. They welcome the challenge to complete the dangerous task. Here are some ideas ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
When your life has become an endless quest to check items off of your to-do list and your home is overgrown with clutter, it's time to simplify your life. Read on to find out how to live simply and enjoy a relaxed and peaceful lifestyle... more »
By jay1blue 0 comments
Get some tips on how to live through that depressed mood. Learn some coping skills to improve your life when you have depression. Not only live with depression but live well. Improve your quality of life now... more »
By Kate J 0 comments
Living with someone difficult can be one of the most miserable tasks. The person may be your exact opposite or may even be more miserable and depressing than you ever knew. It is true that we find out the most about a person when we live with ... more »
By Emike 11 comments
Life is too short and everyone should live their life the way they want to live it. Everyone should remember the phrase "Carpe Diem" or "Seize the Day". This article can give you ideas on how to live life to the fullest... more »
By Kristina N 0 comments
Groups for mothers are formed around the world to help them through various stages in their life. If you are a mother and looking for a group of women to bond with, grow with, learn from, recharge and refuel your life, you'll find this article ... more »
By JDBRobinson 3 comments
When I was in high school, I upgraded from a retainer to braces. To me, braces were a serious downer, something that hid the real me from the world. However, when I stopped thinking that way and embraced my braces, I allowed my true self to ... more »
By Audrey M Brown 4 comments
Can't seem to lose those extra ten pounds? Tried all the fad diets? I have the NO FAIL diet "tricks" that will help you get slim in no time. This is how you lose weight like a geek... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Life as a teenage girl definitely has its ups and downs. With all of the peer and social pressure you may be under, one of the most difficult things of all can be learning how to appreciate and love yourself. The following tips will help you to ... more »
By Chad Hagy 0 comments
With daily stresses and annoyances that we encounter, it can often be difficult to find the joy and love your life. Poverty, crime and other problems plague the cities that we live in and there is no end in sight. Fortunately, there are some ... more »
By Whitesand143 1 comments
Ever wish you could feel happier or just slow down and enjoy your life? Here's some easy tips that work as long as you allow yourself to use them... more »
By Ana M Soriano 5 comments
Loving yourself seems simple right? It is not. It is probably one of life's greatest tasks. Although we are not born with a written manual on how to love ourselves unconditionally, we do have unconditional love for ourselves deep inside. I ... more »