My oldest daughter just turned 13 this week, which means my life, as I have known it, has now changed forever. She is no longer Daddy’s little girl and I am completely outmatched. The tide started to change at about age 11 1/2. I didn’t notice at first. I think a father’s brain (when focused on his daughter ) is always slow to adapt. Up until this point I had been her Superman and I felt it....

There are gradients of dysfunction. The family’s psychological and physical health sometimes determines where it registers on the dysfunctional seismograph. Families like the Bradys on The Brady Bunch (1969 – 1974), a TV series about a blended family with six children who get along beautifully despite rough patches here and there, are pretty much non-existent. In real life, a blended family like that would likely experience serious challenges and, more often than not, insurmountable ones....

You may develop nightmares During this time in your pregnancy you may find yourself having frequent nightmares. These are caused by a combination of insomnia and stress about being a new mother. When this happens, remember to first take a few deep breaths and remind yourself that the nightmare is not reality. Put on some soothing music or sip on some warm tea to lull you back to sleep. If you want, keeping a journal of your nightmares is a great way to record your bad dreams and release the tension that is causing them....

They released a report linking red meat and processed meat with cancer and media outlets, websites, blogs and new stations jumped all over this info calling out red meat for essentially being the devil. As it tends to happen with reports like this, a lot of the information was shared incorrectly and conclusions were jumped to. Here’s what you need to know about the insights into the red meat/cancer issue....

Many of us decide to take a job just because it’s a good use of our training. When we invest time and money in getting a degree, we expect that we should use it. Maybe you hate your job, but you can only envision yourself taking similar positions with equal or greater pay and responsibility. You may feel trapped by the decisions you made before, but you don’t have to be....

This video shows over 30 different varieties, from the typical “clapper” to the disturbing “contagion.” Chances are that you’ll probably recognize your own laugh in the video, or, if you’re like me, you’ll see a few different laughs that you use depending on the situation or joke involved. While you’re watching, you’ll probably also notice some of the incredibly annoying forms of laughter and while it’s good to be able to crack up without feeling self-conscious, if you’re a “mimer,” “baby waker” or use a “no-smile,” you might want to see if you could make your laugh a little less irritating to everyone else....

Guilty as charged! How many of us growing up have made decisions like this? Never mind growing up — how many of us have made decisions like this as adults going through working life? Sacrificing our creative passions on the altar of making a buck! Do these excuses seem familiar to you? Now that is a question! What would I want to do every day if money was no object?...

Cheese Can Have a Drug-like Effect Studies show that cheese has euphoric, opioid-like effects. While I’m no biologist, I’d say this is probably the equivalent of a healthy pick-me-up in modest quantities. Of course, there is some discussion in The Daily Mail that some people could even become addicted to cheese. Grilled Cheese Lovers Have More Sex According to research performed by Skout, grilled cheese lovers have a more active sex life....

There is no single cause that makes this crucial skill hard for us—it’s actually a group of causes. In this article, we’re going to tackle the main reasons you may find it hard to make friends, and how to overcome them so you can get the happy social life you want. Why It’s Hard to Make Friends, and What to Do About It

I’m sure you know what I mean. You may have just met them casually at a party, and within minutes they’re telling you how successful they are, why they are so important, and why they know everything about everything! People like this can make you feel small and worthless. But wait. Why should you suffer at the hands of a megalomaniac?[1] As we’ll see, they are the ones with a problem – not you....

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So what is ambition and what causes someone to be ambitions? Ambition Defined In a recent study conducted by Judge and Kammeyer-Muller (2012), the meaning of ambition is explained. The authors define ambition as “The persistent and generalized striving for success, attainment, and accomplishment.” They also note that ambition usually involves goal setting. It does, however differ from pure conscientiousness or the basic need to achieve. People who are only motivated to achieve tend to focus on developing skills and competence rather than pursuing material rewards....

It is possible to go all out chasing after your life’s dreams and yet neglect a very important part of you: spirituality. This should not be so. Here is a guide to help you discover what spirituality means and how to set spirituality goals to enhance your life. What Is Spirituality? Spirituality can be described as “the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than [oneself], something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature”[1]....

Read the post to get a breakdown of each idea. 3 Reasons to Plan Your Week On Friday Afternoon – [IHateYourJob] Some ideas: One thing that you may find is a negative to this line of thinking is that you begin thinking [and possibly worrying] about the next week whilst trying to unwind on your weekend. This may happen, but a much more positive spin on that idea is you can develop your week’s plan during that time....

Instill an inspiring purpose Provide recognition Be an expediter for your employees Coach your employees for improvement Communicate fully Face up to poor performance Promote teamwork Listen and involve Why Your Employees Are Losing Motivation – [HBS Working Knowledge]

CrankingWidgets.com, who don’t work for the makers of Stikkit, have created a handy program that makes it possible to post new stikkits from your [Windows] desktop called WinStikker. Handy when you’re not on the web but must take a note, add an event etc. WinStikker – Quickly Create New Stikkits From Your Windows Desktop – [CrankingWidgets] Stikkit – [ValuesOfN]

Customized email clients have a new name? If you have more yourself, let us know. Top 11 Yahoo Mail Tips and Tricks – [DownloadSquad]

When it comes to where you direct your energy, it involves just three simple answers – yes, no, or maybe. Think about it. Every decision you make – voluntary or otherwise, involves a “yes,” a “no,” or a “maybe.” Okay, common sense, right? But are you considering those answers before you make a decision? A lot of people say “yes” to something without really thinking it through. The same goes for those saying “no....

Author John Gray famously scribed the relationship handbook of the ’90s titled Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. You don’t have to read beyond the title to discern that this book is geared to nitpick the distinct differences between men and women. The infographic above is a perfect example of the many dissimilarities between the two sexes. It’s not fair to pick or pinpoint one particular facet of this intricate thing we call life to further illustrate these differences....

When not sitting on your cozy office chair, relaxing at the café with a friend, following your favorite TV show at home or driving from work, you are probably seated on a bench somewhere. Sittingis the activity we all do for at least NINE HOURS every day! Science shows that one of the things that hamper our good mood, happiness, optimism, and productivity is the poor posture seats subject us to....