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    Lifestyle,  Simple Living

    What Happens When You Practice Gratitude Every Day

    When you practice gratitude on a regular basis, it can do wonders for you. Gratitude means showing thankfulness for something or someone that gives you happiness or adds value to your life. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, gratitude is simply “the state of being grateful.” It is a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for the good that person has done, and readiness to return that kindness. The Harvard Medical School provides more details, defining gratitude as: “a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than…

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    Home and Family,  Lifestyle,  Simple Living

    12 Effective Ways to Nurture Your Important Relationships

    Relationships are at the center of who we are. Whether they are with a parent, spouse, or child, or your friend, or your boss, co-worker, or business partner, your most important relationships are worth the time and care you put into them. They are the people in your life who appreciate having you in theirs. These people not only embrace you as you are, but also encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways. A relationship cannot survive on its own. You need to find effective ways to nurture your relationships that matter. Just like a plant, it needs constant care and attention. Your relationship with others needs the care…

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    Lifestyle,  Self-care

    51 Little Pleasures of Life to Brighten Your Day

    Sometimes, it’s the little pleasures of life that makes the big difference. There are so many little things around us that give us happiness, create moments of joy, lift our spirits, and brighten our days. They don’t cost us much or anything at all. Most of them are completely free in term of money but things we find immense pleasure in. They provide moments of pure magic that bring us firmly back into the present moments and make our life more enjoyable and meaningful. While pursuing our long-term goals and taking care of our obligations, we often forget to slow down and take time to reflect on the little things.…

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    Lifestyle,  Simple Living

    9 Great Benefits of Living a Simple Life

    There are many people who are not that familiar with the idea of living a simple life in today’s fast, ever-changing complex world. Maybe, some of you have never even heard of the term “Simple, intentional Living” before. And then, there are some people who think a simple life is related to having less money and suffering from financial hardship. To different people, “simple living” means different things. Some would say – living with less or having a decluttered, organized home or living without unnecessary things and people, and for some simple living is living a quiet life in the country. According to Wikipedia: “Simple living encompasses a number of…

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    Home and Family

    Your Teens and the Harmful Effects of Social Media

    Any web site that allows social interaction is considered a social media site, including social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Today, social media is a big part of many teens’ and even tweens’ lives. A 2018 Pew Research Center survey of nearly 750 13- to 17-year-olds found that 45% are online almost constantly, and 97% use a social media platform, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. Therefore, it’s important that parents learn more about the harmful effects of social media so they can help their teens stay safe online. Such sites offer today’s youth a portal for entertainment and communication and have grown exponentially in recent…

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    Personal Finance

    An Emergency Fund And Your Peace of Mind

    Having an emergency fund is probably the most important step toward attaining financial freedom and some peace of mind. It is the foundation of your family’s finance. An emergency fund is not something extra or optional but a necessity for you or your family’s financial well-being. Having a healthy emergency fund is now more important than ever. The recent Coronavirus outbreak has shown us the importance of having an emergency fund and the difference it makes when a crisis hits. The economic fallout caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has been swift, with investors, service-industry workers, retailers, and small business owners taking an especially hard hit while the rest suffered from some…