1. Remember your bond. One time I was in a major feud with my own sibling. I didn’t think what he did was right, or fair, or even justifiable, but what I did to forgive him was remember how important a relationship between brothers is. Not only did we grow up together, but we would continue to see each other whether we wanted to or not, probably for the rest of our lives, due to family....

1. The Uniqueness Can Make You Smile The hang drum, resembling a steel drum which has been inverted, has a one-of-a-kind sound that almost speaks to you with the harmonic delicacy of the sounds. The sound is almost hypnotic and innocent, and listening to this instrument can make you smile in enjoyment. When you smile, studies show that your brain benefits, as smiling releases those important neural messengers that greatly benefit your happiness and overall health....

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What is Free Will? Just trying to define Free Will takes us down a deep rabbit. You think it would be simple, right? We are free to make whatever choice we like… not so fast. Let’s look at some of the definitions of free will. The ability to choose different course of action. To make choices for which the outcome has not been predetermined. Philosophical term of art for a particular sort of capacity of rational agents to choose a course of action from among various alternatives....

The basic differences between freestanding wood fireplaces and traditional fireplaces The freestanding wood fireplace has a chimney, a damper, and a firebox, like any traditional fireplace. But there are some extra features which increase the popularity of this type of fireplace over the traditional ones: The freestanding wood fireplace has doors that keep the heat in, in contrast to the traditional fireplace. This type of fireplace has a thermometer so that the user can regulate the temperature within the fireplace and can then adjust it when desired....

Spending most of your time with your siblings doing the strangest things ever You can be whatever you like, no matter what other people think You aren’t afraid to be weird You can have the closest interaction with your siblings without feeling awkward/embarrassed It’s the time you can be satisfied extremely easily It’s the time when you have the highest level of empathy, even if it’s a cartoon character When you can get excited going to the most ordinary places Your connection with animals is magical....

The fear of that sting can keep us playing smaller than our potential, or even shut us down entirely. This puts us in a bind because whether the goal is to build a business, bring a product to market, sing an aria, or learn to paint, we often need feedback in order to refine and craft our work into its best, most optimal form. Learning to handle criticism, therefore, may be one of the most important skills required for success in any field....

The issue that was being discussed was urgent and had to be handled that day, but the accusing party in no way handled the work as being urgent. For some reason they expected an immediate response via email, even though email is not an “immediate response” type of tool. And frankly, it should never be considered to be one especially with the types of technology we have at our disposal....

The next time I had to work with someone who was mean to me, I was stuck. I really liked the job, and since he was an equal-opportunity offender, I knew his wrath wasn’t personal. Others avoided him, but I sat down and asked how we could work better together. My directness shocked him into better behavior from that point on. Incivility on the Rise In August, there was a flurry of press coverage around what the American Psychological Association deemed as an increase in “workplace incivility,” or a form of organizational deviance characterized by behaviors that violate respectful workplace norms – aka rudeness....

Fat season. That’s what we call it around my office. It starts on Halloween, and it usually runs straight through January. We are bombarded by holidays that require us to consume copious amounts of meats, pies, cookies, chocolates, and alcohol. On top of that, for those of us living in the north, it gets dreadfully cold and painfully hard to do as much moving around as we would like to....

Over my next couple of articles, we’re going to take a look at home automation. This is a fascinating area that is, for some, a reality, but for many, something that borders on science fiction. The truth is, there are all sorts of products out there to help you automate elements of your home, ranging from those that the average Joe can afford and implement to those that cost as much as the house itself....

A Note to Ourselves So, you too have lived with no regrets. Eventually, you grew tired and decided to stay home. Tuesdays are gloomy now, the edgy bands you once rocked out to are mellow, and you can’t help but feeling disillusioned and nostalgic. There are some pages to be red, duties to be met and hard, hard choices to be made. Your friends have all set off, but that’s okay anyway, for the days of unending, flickering conversations are long gone....

A study by psychologist Robert Sternberg concluded that kids’ skills and knowledge are usually the result of one’s family. However, it is not just genetic relation, but rather, an educational one. He further explained that children inherit practical intelligence from their parents which is the knowledge that comes from the way your parents communicate with their kids. Most parents are probably wondering that if IQ is not just purely genetics, how do you help your kid’s IQ development?...

These can range from your first kiss – to interviewing for a job which you are unsuited to. No doubt you can bring to mind countless other personal examples. Some of them may even be painful to recall. However, have you considered that your susceptibility to embarrassment may be holding back your chances of success in life? If you are prone to embarrassment, then you may unconsciously be avoiding (and even fearing) circumstances that might be necessary for your success....

Why the Struggle? Many divorced fathers dread explaining to children that they’re going to meet a “new friend.” Fathers can feel like they’re betraying their current loves — their children — by sharing themselves with a new love interest. Father’s’ concerns are warranted. Kids have robust fantasies that their parents—the two most intense love objects in their lives—will reconcile. Gary Neuman, creator of Sandcastles, a popular and court-mandated divorce therapy program for children, explains that witnessing a parent date is so difficult because it makes it very clear that their unification fantasies will never come to pass....

Mental and physical therapy is offered across the world by hundreds of thousands of therapists. However, choosing a therapy type and therapist is no easy task. Nevertheless, this article will give you all the basic information you need to connect with a licensed therapist. Firstly, let’s take a look at how much therapy costs. How Much Does Therapy Cost While there is no set industry standard, the cost of therapy sessions normally falls within the $75 to $150 per hour range....

Have you asked this yourself, or been told a whole range of answers that left you more confused than before? Sleep is vital; Not only to our health but also due to the impact our sleep quality and duration has on our ability to move through our daily lives with energy and clarity. When it comes to growing children, it’s even more important to know how much sleep is right for them....

It’s not even noon at the time of writing this and I’ve already: Brushed my teeth = 1 gallon Had a shower = 37.5 gallons Used the dishwasher = 20 gallons Used the bathroom = 3 gallons That’s 61.5 GALLONS! I do not have the space in my mind to comprehend lugging all that water around, never mind the body strength. This video from Buzzfeed is a great way to remind us to not take water for granted and to be more water savvy!...