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Eye of the Beholder.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder phrase of beauty proverb:beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another. Photography is a wonderful hobby or art. If you look at the works of some of the greatest photographers, you will see each focuses on and captures images differently. This itself is a great lesson in valuing your own uniqueness. There are always going to be others that find you beautiful or the way you go through life beautiful. Open the picture...
read moreSupporting Friends Sometimes Involves Helping Them End A Nicotine Addiction
According to the US Surgeon General, e-cigarette use poses a significant – and avoidable – health risk to young people in the United States. Besides increasing the possibility of addiction and long-term harm to brain development and respiratory health, e-cigarette use is associated with the use of other tobacco products that can do even more damage to the body. Even breathing e-cigarette aerosol that someone else has exhaled poses potential health risks. It’s been shown that over 50% of people that experiment with products containing...
read moreFear is Natural.
FEAR TRUTH #1 The fear will never go away as long as you continue to grow! Every time you take a step into the unknown, you experience fear. There is no point in saying, “When I am no longer afraid, then I will do it.” You’ll be waiting for a long time. The fear is part of the package. FEAR TRUTH #2 The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and…do it! When you do it often enough, you will no longer be afraid in that particular situation. You will have faced the unknown and you will have handled it....
read moreInvest in Yourself. You Can Afford it. Trust Me.
Warren Buffet, known to be the most successful investor in history, suggests one of the best things you can do is take care of your mind and body. In the book, “Getting There: A Book of Mentors” by Gillian Zoe Segal, he shares an analogy to drive home the point. According to Segal, the analogy goes something like this: “Let’s say that I offer to buy you the car of your dreams. You can pick out any car that you want, and then when you get out of class this afternoon, that car will be waiting for you at home.” As with most things in life,...
read moreGet Motivated
No doubt, exercise has multiple benefits so stop thinking about it and start doing it, at least something… The trick to get you motivated: Get a buddy and ask one another how much you plan to exercise during the week. In one study, college students exercised 138% more than in the previous week when asked. Here are the details: http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2011/03/another-trick-to-get-yourself-to-exercise-mor/ Click Below to Enter to Win a...
read moreBest Furry Friend
Dog Whisperer could be traded out for Cat Enthusiast or Animal Lover. Time spent with any animal you enjoy can be therapeutic. Even looking at a picture of them or watching them out your window can improve your mood. However, since this superpower is focused on dogs, let’s celebrate them. Check out this video to see some of what they have to teach us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKotol5koDA Click Below to Enter to Win a...
read moreCreativity Is A Leadership Quality
Honesty Confidence Positivity Creativity Humility Creativity seems to always be included in the top ten leadership skills. This is just one reason you want to make time to get creative. Another, it is fun and reduces stress! And, if you doodle during class, it will help you pay attention to what is being shared. If you think you rank high on creativity, check out the riddle in this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH2ll5bwpKw that only 3% of people get correct. If you are having trouble figuring it out, try these tips: Don’t...
read moreThinking and Folding
Curious what your future has in store? Turns out, you are in control when you make your own fortune teller. In case you don’t remember how to make the folds, here is a simple tutorial http://www.origamiway.com/how-to-make-a-paper-fortune-teller.shtml While you are folding away, it might be fun to know that origami has been shown to improve thinking skills, problem solving and help you out with geometry and fractions but that is all a bonus after the fun you will have. Click Below to Enter to Win a...
read moreVideo Games = Good
Did you know that playing games can make you a better surgeon, boost your career, reduce pain and stress, increase social connections, and more? For the top 15 reasons to take a video game break, check out what Mental Floss has to say http://mentalfloss.com/article/65008/15-surprising-benefits-playing-video-games Click Below to Enter to Win a...
read moreWhy You Should Read Everyday
Do you know what offers: Mental Stimulation Stress Reduction Knowledge Vocabulary Expansion Memory Improvement Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills Improved Focus and Concentration Better Writing Skills Tranquility Free Entertainment A good BOOK! If you haven’t tried reading one lately, give it a shot. “Anyways, I am nerd, bookworm, geek… Whatever you want to all me. I’m the type of person that would rather sit down and read a good book than go out and party.”–Jaqueline Emerson Check out Lifehack for details...
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