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Oasis of Inspiration & Inspi-resources. (Please note that the articles on this page are posted with permission of the respective authors.

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Copyright laws still apply. Should you require reproduction consent, kindly email the authors directly) 10 Things Happy Couples Do By Mark Goulston, M.D. Happy couples know that the real relationship begins when the honeymoon is over. 1. 2. Mnemonics and memory improvement / How to remember Languages and vocabulary. Consider that for some reason you decide to learn a new language.

Mnemonics and memory improvement / How to remember Languages and vocabulary

Now there could be a number of good reasons why you might want to do such a thing. Maybe you are interested in a particular country or culture, and believe that learning the local dialect will aid your understanding of the people. Or (which is more likely) maybe you are just someone who is planning a holiday abroad, and doesn’t want to be constantly embarrassed because you have to spend minutes at a time flicking through a phrase book whenever you need to know the price of an item in a shop, or a drink in the bar. Well whatever your reason for wanting to learn a new language, this section of the site promises to outline a system that with a little practice (and I do mean a little), will enable you to master the basics of any given language that you choose, in as short a period of time as 10 days.

Yes that’s what I said – just 10 days. The method So the first step is complete. Examples. Why Intelligent People Fail. 50 Tips From My Year of Change. Photo by Davebluedevil By [post_author_posts_link] This has been a major year of change in my life – I became a father for the first time in February, I began blogging in April, I relocated from Australia to Canada in July, and I started a new job in November.

50 Tips From My Year of Change

Along the way I have picked up a variety of tips that I have incorporated into my daily routine to make life happier, healthier, and more productive. Here are 50 of my favorites: 1. Thinking like a genius: overview. Thinking and recall series Problem solving: creative solutions.

Thinking like a genius: overview

50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind. 50 Life Secrets and Tips. Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment.

50 Life Secrets and Tips

Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle.

Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. How to Use Your Subconscious to Change Your Life. “Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious.” – Thomas Edison Your subconscious loves to do work while your body performs other tasks that are easy.

How to Use Your Subconscious to Change Your Life

I can prove this very easily by asking you how many good ideas you have had while driving or in the shower. When you are relaxed yet slightly distracted, your mind is often at its best. Using subconscious requests will… Improve your motivation.Help you become happier.Increase your emotional intelligence. 11 Secrets of Happy People - iVillage. 50 Things Everyone Should Know. 20 Surefire Ways to Organize your Life in 2010 — Almost Organized. Ah, organization.

20 Surefire Ways to Organize your Life in 2010 — Almost Organized

It’s one of those states/traits/qualities we all strive for, but can sometimes be quite elusive – or even an exercise in frustration. 10 Important Lists to Write Before You Die. 71 Things You Can Do. By Scott Hughes Most people aren't Warriors, and I'm fine with it.

71 Things You Can Do

Most people do things that don't make sense, and I'm fine with it. I've learned to accept the non-sense that fills this world. (Part of being a Warrior is accepting that most other people are not Warriors, and accepting them.) Still, the point is that people do things that don't make sense. For example, lazy people often whine that they don't make more money. Granted, sometimes when something bad happens to a person it's purely bad luck. However, usually when you don't like what's happening in your life, it's your own damn fault. 120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power. Here are 120 things you can do starting today to help you think faster, improve memory, comprehend information better and unleash your brain’s full potential.

120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

Solve puzzles and brainteasers.Cultivate ambidexterity. Use your non-dominant hand to brush your teeth, comb your hair or use the mouse. Write with both hands simultaneously. Switch hands for knife and fork.Embrace ambiguity. Learn to enjoy things like paradoxes and optical illusions.Learn mind mapping.Block one or more senses. Readers’ Contributions. Signs_of_Inner_Peace.html from hyperreal.org. Signs and symptoms of inner peace: watch for signs of peace, the hearts of a great many have already been exposed to it and it seems likely that we could find out society experiencing it in epidemic proportions, which then of course, could pose a serious threat to what has up to now seemed a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world.

Sleepyti.me bedtime calculator. 174,203 Things You Can Do Instead of Watching TV. Welcome to Pioneer Thinking. Golden Rules for Living. 39 Ways to Live, and Not Merely Exist. “The proper function of man is to live – not to exist.” — Jack LondonToo often we go through life on autopilot, going through the motions and having each day pass like the one before it.That’s fine, and comfortable, until you have gone through another year without having done anything, without having really lived life.That’s fine, until you have reached old age and look back on life with regrets.

39 Ways to Live, and Not Merely Exist

That’s fine, until you see your kids go off to college and realize that you missed their childhoods. It’s not fine. If you want to truly live life, to really experience it, to enjoy it to the fullest, instead of barely scraping by and only living a life of existence, then you need to find ways to break free from the mold and drink from life. What follows is just a list of ideas, obvious ones mostly that you could have thought of yourself, but that I hope are useful reminders.

We all need reminders sometimes. 33 Striking Differences Between Winners And Losers - So Which Side Are You... 67 CommentsJanuary 6, 2010 / Posted in Personal Development <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><a href=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon"/></a></div>Hello there!

If you are new here, you might want to <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to the RSS feed</strong></a> for updates on this topic. <div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> Image courtesy of Liessel Differences Of Winners and Losers. 50 things Ive learned in 50 years, a partial list in no... 1. It’s better to sing off key than not to sing at all. 2. Promptness shows respect. 3. 88 Important Truths I've Learned About Life. Everyone gets drilled with certain lessons in life. Sometimes it takes repeated demonstrations of a given law of life to really get it into your skull, and other times one powerful experience drives the point home once forever. Here are 88 things I’ve discovered about life, the world, and its inhabitants by this point in my short time on earth. 1. Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity.

By Leo Babauta This is something I’ve been wanting to write for some time — a Handbook for Life. Now, is there any handbook that can be a guide to every single person? Of course not. 100 Ways to Enjoy LIfe - How to Enjoy Life. 7 Helpful Tips To Immediately Increase Your Confidence. 40 Tips for a Better Life. 20 Ways to Raise Your IQ. People mistakenly believe that IQ is something that is fixed at birth.

In fact, the brain is highly malleable and there are steps that you can take in order to increase your IQ. At the very least, you can improve the functioning of your brain, and you can adopt learning strategies that will improve your ability to acquire, retain, and apply knowledge. 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier) & miss minimalist. I’ve been striving to simplify my life for many years now, and have recently (through my writing) been advising others how to do the same. In the process, I’ve learned that making little changes in our attitudes, habits, and environment can have a big impact.

50 Tips To Help Stay Committed To Your Goals. “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” How to Care for Your Feet and Toenails. Edit Article Edited by James Quirk, Jack Herrick, Ben Rubenstein, Mary Anne C. and 42 others Your feet are two of the most abused and often used parts of the body, what with all the walking and running that you do everyday. Wisdom in few words: best motivational quotes. Throughout last couple of years I’ve been collecting my personal favorite quotations from various inspirational people in my Evernote.

As a result I got quite a long list of sayings which I personally consider to be one of the smartest, wittiest, daring and positive at the same time. Moscow, 2008. 12 Critical Things You Should Never Tolerate. 27 lessons I've learned in 27 years. 101 Ways To Live Your Life To The Fullest.

“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. 30 Habits that Will Change your Life. The gynaecologist: 'All women should have a smear test before the age of 25' - Doctors' health secrets. 14 websites to make you a more intelligent person. Recovering Lazyholic l Photography & Stuff by Erin Hanson. Videojug - Get Good At Life. The world’s best how to videos plus free ex... 70 Reminders to Help You Break Any Barrier.

101 Positive Affirmations That Kick Your Inner Critic’s Ass. 60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days. 8 Things to Stop Doing Right Now.