$FB Social Media and Smartphone use significantly affect the mental health of teenagers, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal Researchers pored over dozens of studies that implicated smartphone and social media use in the increase of “mental distress, self-injurious behavior and suicidality among youth.” In 1 US study, the […]
Traveling is an exciting journey of self discovery, of exploring and understanding the world around us. On journeys of trial and error, we’ve discovered a number of tips and tricks to maximize your time on the road, and to encourage you to make deeper connections with yourself and your chosen destinations. Below are some indispensable […]
It is easy to hold a grudge, but whether it involves a friend, colleague, a co-worker or loved one, it can fill you with bitterness, keep you stuck in the past and lead to anxiety or depression. That means the grudge holder the is suffering from the situation, and not the subject of your anger […]
Defeating Loneliness it this Social Media World Chances are, you or someone you know has been struggling with loneliness. And that can be a serious problem. Loneliness and weak real social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity. […]
The Pentagon’s Big Q: “Can I Kiss You.” The Pentagon has begun training soldiers on when it is appropriate to kiss someone. Training began at the US Army base in Fort Eustis, Virginia, last week, and is intended to help soldiers learn to “a conversation about relationships and intimacy.” The Department of Defense wrote in a press […]
What We Do in Life is Within Our Control: Success Vs Failure Most people wait and wish for Luck, to be successful you have to make your own Luck in real time. That is if you want to become the kind of person equipped with the skills and abilities to do brilliant things. People who […]
Become a ‘Master’ Get Happy and Make Money Let’s get started: If you do not have an an active passion, do not worry, Become really good at something, Generously use your skills to help the right people, then You will succeed. In his book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Cal Newport dispels the myth dubbed […]
Some Things to Quit Worrying About Working smarter, not harder can bring about great change But the fact is, there are some things you just cannot change, no matter how hard you try. In fact, continuing to beat your head against the wall is… well, not very effective, and pretty painful. Perseverance and tenacity are only […]
The Many Benefits of Being Thankful Gratitude is Good Medicine Gratitude improves Relationships This week Americans gather together with family and friends to give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. However, while it is good to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. Experts […]
Hard Work is Not a Shortcut to Success We all want to believe hard work pays of, and it does, but at 1 point, you can’t work any harder, you work smarter. The Big Q: How do I work smarter? The Big A: Learning from someone who is smarter, and already been where you want […]
The Proven Health Benefits of Gratitude It is the season where we gather together with family and friends and give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. But while it is nice to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. The experts say, gratitude may […]
Rejection, A Painful Survival Tool Life coach Maryam Ghouth examines the cause, effect and remedies for rejection Rejection is by far one of the most distressing experiences known to humans. Whether we are rejected by someone we know, someone we dislike or someone entirely new, it hurts. The strongest and fittest of us all have […]
VC Investors are Emerging from the GCC Arab Angel Fund founder Kyle Hendrick explores how Gulf investors can make the most of the United States’ tech start-up scene In cafes and conference rooms across the world’s leading and emerging technology capitals, it is not uncommon to hear the same conversation-starter. Members of the investment community […]
How Data Helps Retailers Improve Customer Experiences $GOOGL, $MSFT Failure to relay data will leave customers with blanket recommendations that are of little relevance to them In the Dark Ages (circa 20 yrs ago in the Middle East and 65 yrs ago in the US), it was commonplace to walk into your local grocer and […]
Parents’ Basement, the Dwelling of Choice for Millennials In Y 2014, Americans 18 to 34 anni were a little bit likelier to be living in their parents’ home than with a spouse or partner in their own household, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of US Census Bureau data, released Tuesday. It is the 1st […]