We put so much emphasis on what our possessions mean to us that we conclude, that having these things in our life must be what’s bringing us happiness. However, what if we just let things go? Whether it’s a person or a possession, letting go can feel painful and we often wonder how can pain possibly bring happiness? Our mind tends to focus on the illogical aspect of this but in essence, letting go of things will lead us to live much more happy and fulfilling lives....

In any case, you do not have to be worried about appetite loss because it can always be improved. We are here to help. Below are stress-free ways to improve the appetite of elderly people easily, making it hassle-free to get back into enjoying what you love, e.g. food! Without further ado, let’s begin! Things to Consider When it Comes to Appetite Loss Before you start improving your appetite (or that of your elderly patient), you will need to consider the possible reasons why the appetite is lacking in the first place....

Many claim that increasing our intake of water can lead to all sorts of health benefits including increased fat burning, less appetite, more energy, etc. But, what does the actual science say about that? Is there any real benefit to drinking more water than the plain old thirst commands? Or are we just wasting our effort filling and refilling those water bottles all the time? (not to mention having to pee every hour of the day)...

It was shaping up to be a good life until one day in 1972, the Soviet officials came knocking at the door. They stormed Joseph’s apartment, took him captive, tossed him on a plane to Vienna, and informed him that he was exiled from the Soviet Union. He never saw Marina again. Anti-Soviet Joseph was Joseph Brodsky, the famous poet. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1987. His poetry, mostly written in Russian, was received favorably by pretty much everyone except the Soviet government....

We’ve all been asked this particular question on multiple occasions. For many of us, the answer is simple – to live a happy life. We want to achieve happiness, and although the outlook of happiness is different for every one of us, that striking emotion still stays the same. But why don’t we ever answer – to live a joyful life? Or to be joyful. Although the terms happiness and joy are both very similar and may fall under the same category, they both spark different emotions for everyone....

Blogs are a very good way to express thoughts online. However, what makes them popular is how you take it to the people. Social media marketing can be a game changer when it comes to making your blogs go viral. The fuel for any social media strategy is the art of sharing. Your blogs need to be much more than just thought provoking content to hit bull’s eye in the world of internet marketing....

I have created a simple 4-week exercise plan which is perfect for people who are very busy. This is a basic workout for beginners but you can increase the number of reps as you get stronger. You don’t need expensive exercise equipment like heavy weights. The focus is establishing a plan and simply taking action to jumpstart your weight loss and get healthy. These daily exercises pretty much target all the muscles in the body for a complete workout....

What is Comorbidity? Comorbidity is a condition in which a person suffers from two or more mental illnesses simultaneously. Most of the time, these illnesses need to be addressed and treated individually. One of the most common forms of comorbidity is the suffering from depression and substance abuse, especially in teens. Either disorder can develop first. A mood or anxiety disorder can lead a teen to drugs as a form of self-medication, while substance abuse can affect the brain and behavior, leading to an addiction....

Finding love at 85 The narrator’s persona is an old man who has finally found his soulmate at…you’ve guessed it.. the age of 85! Matching track-suits, aerobic classes and dancing From going on dates, to spending time with each other, laughing in a cafe and ‘holding hands during Sunday masses’, the poet shows us that love is all about appreciating the present time with your beloved. Darker sides of love and life But he also talks about the dark sides of it, of the impending illness, of the inevitable wrinkles and even feeding your wife because she’s too weak....

It is safe, can print even large objects, is maintenance free, and provides high resolution, smooth prints. If you are printing toys for your kids, impress them with every toy they fancy. It will cost you almost nothing and the big toothy grins will be well worth the price. Featured photo credit: iNvent One via goo.gl

Some people are intimidated by mangoes as they are unsure as to how to prepare them. Cutting a mango doesn’t have to be difficult. Mangoes are one of the easiest fruits you can cut and require little to no knife skills. Don’t deprive yourself of this yummy, exotic treat and follow these easy steps on how to cut a mango in only one minute. Make sure you pick out a mango that is ripe....

Mind Reading: Don’t try this at home Effective communication that is clear, concise and transparent is the best way to avoid the missteps and pitfalls of faulty assumptions. Communication often goes awry when partners expect each other to pick up on hints, innuendos and veiled messages. Here are five common mindreading mistakes and things to do to avoid making them: 1. Saying something without actually saying it. You know people who do this–they use words that are veiled and vague to communicate something to you without directly saying it....

A few years later, however, Apple’s tweaks and improvements turned the iOS platform into one of the most popular areas of interest for app developers. As a result, over 1.5 million iOS applications have been developed for the App Store so far, with some of these providing businesses with the best features for staying productive and organized on-the-go. This curated list provides an in-depth look at some of the iOS apps that will allow businesses to stay in charge of their affairs – both remotely and behind the desk....

One place where the shortcuts differ quite drastically are with delete operations. Whether deleting files, text or personal information, you really should make sure you know the keyboard shortcuts for Mac OS. To make things easy for you, below you’ll find a handy guide that not only shows the differences between delete operations, but also teaches you the shortcut for each. One huge difference you’ll notice is that unlike Windows, you can’t just press the “Delete” key to send a file or folder to the trash bin in Mac OS....

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Here’s what you need to know and how you can apply it to your life… How to Make Exercise a Habit Let’s say that – like many people – you want to make a habit of exercising consistently. Researchers have discovered that while many people are motivated to workout (i.e. they have the desire to workout and get fit), the people who actually stick to their goals do one thing very differently from everyone else....

Practicing the act of appreciation – by choosing to think about what you have instead of what you want – makes life easier, happier, and healthier. The beautiful thing about appreciation is that the effect is immediate, profound, and always benevolent. Appreciation triggers positive feelings. It is a mental action – an act of cognition – that acknowledges the value of a thing. That thing can be both subjective or objective....

Studies have shown that proposals that show too much creativity often fail, and that humans are drawn to what’s familiar to them. There are many ways we can use these insights to be more successful, and we’ll explore these below. Ideas that are too novel aren’t successful. In 2014, researchers from Harvard and Northeastern University set out to find out how important novelty is when submitting funding proposals. Surely, the most creative proposals would be the most successful?...