It can be learned by animals when given electric shock and by babies who, for example, get no feedback from their mother: They learn that nothing they do gets any response. (Presumably human babies can also learn it from receiving unavoidable electric shocks, but to my knowledge this particular scientific experiment has never been published!) As you can imagine, it can have massive implications for us as adults – if we believe nothing much we do can influence how things will turn out we’re fare less likely to try and do anything to improve our situation....

The study, which was conducted by New York University’s Lagone Medical Center, looked at 3.5 million Americans across the country who voluntarily filled out health screening questions from 2003 to 2008. These Americans were an average of 64 years of age, 63% females, and almost 90% were white. It found that “when it comes to cardiovascular disease, marital status really does matter.” The study showed that married people had a five percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to single people....

Are you going through one right now? I bet you are feeling one (or more) of these feelings: Angry at your ex- for letting you down. Guilty for hurting your ex-. Worried that you are making a mistake. Sad that you failed. Jealous that your ex- might be with someone else Afraid that you will never find love that lasts. Disgusted that you ever wasted your time on their sorry self....

Here’s one classic example from the Harry Potter book series where Draco Malfoy called Hermione Granger “You filthy little Mudblood” (just in case you are not an HP fan, that’s an insulting term used to describe people who are not from a wizard family AKA pure blood). This is what I called nasty teasing. You can see not only anger from Hermione’s eyes but that the insult has also triggered her friends too....

Italian Meatballs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJxwtDaV1lc It wouldn’t be possible to have a meatball top 10 list without including every kid’s favorite: the Italian meatball. Whether lovingly added to a hunk of Italian bread and slathered with red sauce and cheese for America’s favorite meatball sub or rightfully taking its place on top of a large pile of spaghetti, Italian meatballs are where most people pick up their admiration for these simple circles of joy....

Don’t get home-based employment wrong as a mere part-time job that pays only in scanty sums. You can earn as much as you’d earn working at an office if you possess certain skills and capabilities. Below, we have listed 10 of the best-paying jobs you can do at home. No more are jackpots and lotteries the only ways of getting rich sitting back at home, enjoying the comfort of the couch and closeness with your family....

There are thousands of sites that provide you high quality stock images free of cost. But not many have varieties of good images that you can select from. So with some research, I’ve tried to shortlist ten such sites which can help you find the image you are looking for. Most of the images in these sites are offered under Creative Commons Zero License. In this licensing scheme, the person associated with the image dedicates his work to the public domain and transfers all of his rights to the world....

That is why Lifehack is giving you this campaign. Want to be happier? 100 happy days via 100 HappyDays.com/foundation Featured photo credit: Filipino kids/Matt via flickr.com

The so-called benefits of these myths have been passed off as universally agreed upon truths for generations, but recent research exposes these “truths” as the fallacies they really are. Cardio Is The Best Fat Loss Strategy For some reason, a large majority of people believe that cardio–such as long distance running, biking, or even walking on the treadmill–is the key to fat loss. Low intensity long duration cardio might help you lose weight, but a significant amount of that weight will be muscle....

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1. Depression can’t be treated This myth is one that you absolutely cannot believe. Depression is a challenge, not a death sentence. In fact, as soon as you embrace the possibility that you may be experiencing depression, the better your chances are of learning to manage your depression. As a psychotherapist, and as someone that has dealt with depression personally, it is a battle that can be won. I have personally witnessed many clients of mine overcome the grip of depression and reclaim their life....

If you are interested in learning to proofread with the highest level of skill, consider the following tips to get you started. 1. Step Away from the Essay Your first step to becoming an effective proofreader is to simply walk away from your work. This allows you to return to the piece with fresh eyes, making it easier to spot mistakes. One of the biggest issues with proofreading immediately after you finish writing is that you know what you intended to say....

But where does one start? There are so many different sites out there that offer creative freelancers the chance of acquiring money for their services. Some sites seem too good to be true while it’s easy to see that others are actually trying to get money out of the freelancer. Some sites reach out to multiple creative areas and others offer services that are specific to one craft like article writing and logo design....

Under the pretext of chasing our dreams, we destroy ourselves by neglecting our mental and physical needs and striving for happiness as a reward for our hard work. But instead of a gorgeous life, we have to deal with depression, stress-disorders and the mountain pressure of deadlines. Not only does such an attitude take an immense toll on our health but also affects our relationships with friends and family, as we fail to make time for those who truly matter....

This post will focus on the 8 hours we devote to sleeping. Everyone will agree that the 8 hours we use for working is vital for our lives so we can support the other third of the 24 hours given to us which is intended for family related activities. However, the most neglected third of the 24 hour days is the one supposed to be for sleeping. Most of us are guilty of using some of the sleeping hours on a regular basis, say 2 to 3 hours, for additional time in working....

In fact, hundreds of empirical studies strongly suggest the aforementioned attributes are the DNA of success. Without these attributes, you will be hard-pressed to achieve success, let alone leading a thriving life. Consider why. Confidence is the degree to which you believe and feel your actions will achieve desirable results. Why would you try if you don’t believe you can influence the outcome? You wouldn’t. Confidence promotes feelings of control, until you feel you are in charge of your destiny....

Consider these 10 quotes from a diverse group of people to set a positive tone for your day, be inspired and accomplish goals. “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” ~Thomas Jefferson “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~ Marcus Aurelius “For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories....

The thrilling face of love doesn’t come easily to persons in hiding. Even if it does appear from thin air, which is a miraculous rarity, reading its signs and responding appropriately is emotionally draining. Unique and individualistic as they are, introverts rather draw their blinds and read on. And it’s perfectly fine! As an extroverted guy, I laugh loudly and shout my arguments, but my eyes are always drawn to a girl quietly drawing cityscapes on her beer glass in the corner....

The Magic Phone Stand is an accessory unlike anything you’ve ever seen. This is because the gadget is invisible. With the power of levitation, the creator of the Magic Phone Stand promises a stable support for your digital devices. As your mobile phone is floating in the air, it is also charging. I highly recommend this product for anyone who is looking for an alternative to other mobile stands out in the market today....

Honey can help reduce allergies, provide a natural energy boost, soothe sore throats, reduce ulcers and more. Royal jelly, the food the bees feed to the queen, is also leaded with benefits, as it can lower cholesterol, encourage brain growth and prevent Parkinson’s disease. Even boring, old beeswax (which is generally just used for candle making) has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral benefits. With all the great things bees can do for you, remember to try to be nice to the bees in return....