Entries Tagged as 'Life'

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

54 Life Lessons 14 Years of World Travel Taught Me

This post was written by Caz, author of the y Travel Blog.
Travel means so much more to me than simply seeing new destinations and learning about new cultures.  Travel is a journey within myself.  It is through my 14 years of living and traveling around the world that I have learned more about who I […]

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

15 Things Everyone Needs You To Do

Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness,
to pull another hand into the light.
-Norman B. Rice
A silhouette of a human being stands before you.
Perhaps a friend.  Perhaps a lover.  Perhaps a perfect stranger.
They need you to connect with them.  They need you to share this moment.
They need you to…

Notice without critiquing.
Appreciate without comparing.
Listen without […]

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

20 Things to Stop Doing to Others

There is one key factor that can either damage your relationships or deepen them.  That factor is your attitude.  If you’re hoping to grow and maintain positive relationships in your life, read on.  Below you will find a 20 step attitude adjustment guaranteed to help you do just that.

Stop holding grudges. – Grudges are a […]

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

75 Reminders for Tough Times

When life gets stressful, we often forget the things we should remember, and remember the things we should forget.
Here are 75 reminders to help motivate you when you need it most.

Tough times never last, but tough people do.
- Robert H. Schuller

You never know how strong you really are until being strong is the only choice […]

Monday, July 11th, 2011

25 Inspiring Stories to Make You Smile

Here’s a selection of 25 short stories recently submitted to our sister site, Makes Me Think, that not only made us think, but made us smile too.  We hope they do the same for you.  Enjoy.

Today, my son turned 7 and I turned 23.  Yes, I had him on the day I turned 16.  The […]

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Some Things You Need To Know

I know you’re reading this.  And I want you to know I’m writing this for you.  Others will be confused.  They will think I’m writing this for them.  But I’m not.
This one’s for you.
I want you to know that life is not easy.  Every day is an unpredictable challenge.  Some days it can be difficult […]

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

50 Ways To Get More Done Today

‘Work smarter not harder’ is one of the most popular catchphrases fueling the information age.  Yet most of us frequently overlook the fact that time is the only true luxury we have in life.  Being more productive doesn’t make you stronger, cooler, or wealthier.  It allows you to get more done in less time so […]

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

How To Be Bigger Than Yourself

What We Live For
Once upon a time a wise man asked a group of people who he cared about to convene.  A month later twenty of us are assembled on the front porch of a log cabin near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Most of us don’t know each other, as we are […]

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

12 Devious Tricks People Use To Manipulate You

If you give them a chance, people will try to manipulate you.  It’s a sad fact of life.  And since knowledge is the best defense, here are twelve techniques they will likely try to use to pull a quick one on you.
1.  Targeting your lack of time and attention.
Someone purposely convinces you to commit to […]

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

20 Ways To Make Today Unforgettable

The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime.
- Pink Floyd
Today is a perfect day to make lasting memories – the kind you may someday share with your grandchildren.  Here’s how:

Try something totally new. – Variety truly is the spice of life.  You can see or […]