Today, 5th of December, the global community marks the International Volunteer Day (IVD). But, as is the spirit of volunteerism, the IVD does not only celebrate the efforts of those who selflessly help others and the impact their actions have on their communities, it strives to guide others and to promote participation in volunteering as well. So the best way to join this celebration of helping others is by actually helping others. (more…)

If you open your heart to the world, you are open to all potential options!

Yes, risking staying disappointed, but also opening space for dreams. To be open or be closed? To express your emotions, or to hide them from surrounding? Should I let my conduct be in harmony with the emotions and feelings, or to live in two separate worlds? (more…)

What is the definition of a partner? A partner is someone that you can work with and depend on, or someone who is there for you in your times of need, and other times as well. In a relationship, a partner is someone that you can fight with, make up with, and fight with again. At the end of the day, you know that person is by your side 100% and is willing to do anything for you. (more…)

Thanks to an article called "Easy Activities Science Has Proven will make you Happier," I've been able to add one more "challenge" to my arsenal while on this happiness challenge journey I'm taking. This tool is called counter-factual thinking and it works when you "mentally subtract something good from your life." (more…)

The most common problem women have is getting ready, and somehow they are never on time. If you want to know why, the answer is always the same: they have nothing to wear for that particular occasion. It does not matter if they have a walk-in closet or a regular small wardrobe, whether they went shopping last week or last season, they will always complain about not having enough. But the secret is that you do not need a lot of clothes, just several crucial items that can be combined for every occasion. (more…)

Not many people focus on their eye health, unless they lose it. It's the sad and honest truth about our health focus. Breathing happy means being able to see as well. We often forget to focus on our eyes when taking care of our overall health, but eye health is an important part of maintaining good quality of life in the long term. (more…)

Think of your body as a car and your metabolism is the engine that keeps it going. The faster your metabolism, the more calories you burn and lose weight. (more…)

In this article, we'll discuss using a powerful law of attraction based technique in relationships called "visualization," which is so simple it'll feel as naturally as day dreaming. If you're familiar with the "law of attraction," then this technique, which is basically simple day dreaming or fantasizing will be one you'll enjoy using in every area of your life, including your relationships. (more…)

Have you ever looked farther past your kids' eyes, into that innocent and warm heart, and said "Thank you?" There's so much to be grateful to your kids for, so much appreciation they deserve. Do you know that little munchkin running around is actually teaching you a thing or two? Maybe your little one is not a munchkin anymore. Maybe he or she is growing so fast before your very own eyes that you can actually see bits and pieces of your own image, your own being. Whatever the case may be, your kids are indeed a gift and blessing to be grateful for, in more ways than you realize. Here are a few things our kids teach us in our daily lives. (more…)

Do you think you know everything there is to know about yourself? If you do, you are one of those rare people who have got it together and kudos to you! (more…)