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    Lifestyle,  Self-care,  Simple Living

    6 Tips for Saying No to People Without Feeling Guilty

    Saying “no” to others when we don’t want to say “yes” is something most of us need to learn in order to simplify our lives. It’s a form of self-care, too. But sometime it’s really difficult to say “no” to other people, especially if you are a kind person and really want to help them. You may have time constraints or other priorities and commitments that won’t allow you to do something for somebody. But you are afraid that if you say straight “no” to them, it might hurt his/her feeling. You are also afraid if you reject him/her, the person may get unhappy or angry, which may lead to an…

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    Lifestyle,  Simple Living

    Attitude of Gratitude

    Happy Friday, friends! This Friday's inspirational theme is gratitude. Gratitude is such a wonderful feeling to experience. It makes life so much more beautiful and enjoyable. When we focus on the positive, take time to notice our blessings, and appreciate all the good things and be thankful, we feel content and happy. We come to see abundance in everything when we are grateful. Because gratefulness makes what we have enough and more!

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    19 Ways to Make Your Life Better

    In this time and age, we are all keeping busy, and all of us are struggling with something. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and very stressful. At times, we may even feel like we are not living the life we have always wanted to, because having a busy life doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a meaningful and fulfilling one. If you are tired of the life you are living and looking for simple ways to make your life better, here are 19 simple things you can start implementing right away that will make you happier, healthier, and more productive! 1. Get enough sleep We all know, more or less, the importance of getting…

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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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    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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    Yes! You Can Be Sad Today And Happy Tomorrow

    Nothing you experience in this world is everlasting. Everything takes new shapes, new turns, and new looks with time as hope, faith, efforts, and reality blend in together. The overwhelming sadness you are experiencing today can be replaced with powerful feeling of joy and happiness tomorrow. All the happy people around you deal with some moments of heartache and sadness periodically, but don’t allow themselves to dwell in it forever. Just because you have a dark and painful past, doesn’t mean you can’t have a happy and bright future. Just because you failed yesterday, doesn’t mean you can’t succeed tomorrow. Just because your heart is broken now, doesn’t mean it…