These cities are all across the globe and are some of the coolest places to visit. So now that my work is done, it’s up to you, which one will you be traveling to first? 1. Pokhara, Nepal: $14.32/Day Flickr/Christophe This super cheap city is the tourist capital of Nepal. Pokhara is known for its treks, one of the most famous being Annapurna. You should only expect to pay a few dollars for every meal and beers can be found for less than two dollars!...

It’s not a problem if you’re with someone – as long as that person is willing to stay in the sun while you’re having your relaxation time in the water, which isn’t very likely (unless you have bribed him). If you think that hiding the key under the towel or even burying it in the sand under it would provide you the place that no thief would ever think of looking, then think again....

Well, considering the fact that calm people are only human, we can come to the conclusion that this is something we need to work on and develop step by step. You probably aren’t even aware of how damaging anger is for you. Recently, I came to realize that I spend way too much time trying to deal with anger issues and that my methods are simply wrong. It’s not about never getting upset – it’s about learning how to cope with things and not letting your anger take over....

As a scientist, personal development bloke and fascinated observer of people, I love to see what people do (and don’t do) and then try to figure why they do (or don’t do) whatever it is that they’re doing. Or not doing. As the case may be. Or not be. If you know what I mean. Hey, don’t you complain… I’m confused and I’m writing it! Anyway, there’s two interesting observations I’ve made lately....

Norv Turner got the ax in San Diego because his team wasn’t winning. Tim Tebow got the boot over Peyton Manning in Denver, and, yes, Michael Jordon really got cut from his High School basketball team. Why? Because according to the world’s standards, they didn’t perform well enough. Folks like Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods learned the hard way that popularity can quickly go to your head and lead you to do some pretty messed up stuff....

1. You don’t wallow in regrets Being with the wrong person means you are trying to please and give to someone who doesn’t understand the depth of your emotions. You have to offer your emotions to the right one. At the end of the day you feel contented that you have fulfilled nature’s cause. Living with the regrets of “what ifs,” “how come,” “what went wrong,” only builds into disappointment, anger and revenge....

One of the things I most appreciate about the Harry Potter series is how many life lessons it taught me in some of my most formative years. Covering topics like friendship, morals, love, creativity and motivation, Harry Potter is as much of a life guide as it is an incredible story. Here are four unexpected Harry Potter life lessons I’ve learned from those seven books. 1. I First Understood Depression With Harry Potter Depression would plague me more later in life, but it was the descriptions of the feelings caused by the Dementors that served as a potent introduction to the very real problem that I would later experience....

When we forgive, we free ourselves. Letting go creates growth. Then, we can heal. Our hearts become open again to others if we let a grudge go. We stop seeing ourselves as victims but rather victors. This doesn’t lessen the accountability you may give another person. It just ensures that you do not mishandle them or yourself, or anyone else for that matter. People may hurt us, but they don’t have to have power over us....

I found it difficult to adjust to living a life with no social contact apart from those living in my bubble. I quickly realised that to get through living with COVID-19 regulations and rules, I had to keep my life as uncomplicated as possible. The more complicated I made my life, the more frenetic, anxious and fearful I became. This was not an easy task, and every day I had to work on overcoming the biggest obstacle ever: my mind....

Nowadays, we’re faced with a barrage of pointless decisions merely by turning on our computers. They cause us stress and they only serve to waste our time. Have you ever been late to meet someone because you were stressing at home about things that, on the surface, are actually pretty superficial? Or ever stopped working on an important project because you were distracted by something that wasn’t worth your time?...

I’m sure you’re reading this article with a smirk on your face because you have belted out your favorite tune while bathing. Have you ever wondered why singing in the shower is so appealing? Let me explain why singing in the shower can boost your confidence and health. You sound better in the shower Singing in the shower is not only fun, but you actually sound better! Why? Your shower stall provides unique acoustic effects, which in turn makes your voice sound remarkably better....

They are all very successful in what they do – and they are also top experts in their own field. How did they reach this status? Did they just read a book on a topic and decide that they automatically go-to experts in their own field? Or did they one day just announce to the public that they are gurus? No…they didn’t. What about you then: Do you wish to be an expert?...

While at first that number may seem unimaginable, think about how simple it is to complain about something. “I’m hot,” “I’m bored,” “These shoes are so uncomfortable,” are all thoughts we may voice throughout the day simply out of the habit of speaking our minds. While we may not think of it as complaining per se, the aforementioned “thoughts” and things as simple as talking about dislikes regarding a person, place, or thing are all complaints....

A break in a relationship often leads to a breakup. But it’s not always the case. If taken for the right reasons, a break can breathe fresh air into a dying relationship and give both partners a much-needed perspective. Here are 3 reasons why taking a break could be a smart choice to make: 1. If you are feeling overwhelmed in the relationship, you need a break. A lot of times, you just feel overwhelmed in a relationship....

People only portray the highlights and goodness of their family on the internet. Most don’t put their family ugliness and dysfunction on facebook for the world to see. But we all have that one friend who chooses to air their dirty laundry on social media on a fairly regular basis. This person is an exception to the rule. People want others to only see the good things, because that is what they want to remember and highlight for the world to see....

Just because my day wasn’t as bad as someone else’s doesn’t give anyone the right to trivialize my feelings and encourage me to frolic in a meadow singing, “The Hills Are Alive.” I want a stiff drink and the right to feel how I feel so I can regroup and move on. It’s called “defensive pessimism.” Pessimism gets a bad rap because it’s commonly associated with doom and negativity, but for a lot of people, being a pessimist doesn’t mean expecting the worst of every situation or blinding themselves from what’s good in life....

Many times that I observed when someone who is top performers left the company, it is always something in the company that throw him off. Jay at Dumb Little Man gathers and consolidates some notes from exit interviews and look into the notes that has been considered in the top 20% in the company. He placed them into categories: Money Unchallenged Too Challenged Dead Company Watch your Levels (and the BS)...

It can also be difficult to best know how to treat our kidneys. They are the filter for our entire bodies and play such an important role in our overall health, but too much water can be as bad as too little. Not understanding fully what our kidneys need to function properly can be disastrous. So did you know, that if your kidney is in poor health, that too much potassium can be an enormous threat?...

1. Email communication is inefficient in a team Do you know that the first ever email was sent by Ray Tomlinson to himself in 1971? It fundamentally changed the way how people communicate and it’s still so simple today that it usually works quite good for a number of things. However, when it comes to team talks and making real plans, it really isn’t that good: You have to wait for a reply for don’t know how long....

She’s right. Whenever I start to fret about doing something that is important to me, or if I feel the pressure to succeed, this quote comes to mind. I do the best I can in the moment, with everything I know and my experience to fuel my actions. Then I trust that the result will reflect the best I can do. And that is good enough. Psychologist Anders Ericsson says that anyone can be an expert in whatever field or pursuit they desire....