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5 Intellectual Games for Couples That Can Bring You Closer
Couples who play together, stay together—especially if what they play is intellectually stimulating, engaging, and enough to bring them closer together as a couple while at the same time, improving their brainpower. If you want to know some of the very best intellectual games you can play as a couple, consider the following smart games to add to your board game nights. Chess Chess for couples is one of the most intellectual games you can play, and for good reason: playing regularly with chess sets is known to improve your brain power, improve your memory, and even increase your IQ. Chess is one of the most beneficial games you can…
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10 Habits That Can Make You Happier and Improve Your Life
Achieving happiness may sound elusive and abstract. In reality, true happiness can be achieved by incorporating habits that improve our lives and increase feelings of well-being. If we examine the lives of people who describe themselves as being generally happy, we discover that they share daily habits that add up to an improved quality of life and mental wellness. Eat right. The foods we eat determine our weight, our brain function, and our overall quality of life. Eating right boosts mental power, reduces the risk of depression, and staves off weight gain. When you feel and look your best, your mood is lifted and you feel happier. When you…
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7 Ways to Unlock Your Feminine Energy
In a world where masculine traits have long been extolled, the feminine qualities that are in both men and women have been suppressed. Feminine energy is present in both men and women but traditionally, masculine energy has been given dominance and superiority for its go-getting “action” type nature. Masculine energy is action oriented and feminine energy is “being”, the quiet force that is nurturing, compassionate, and loving. Masculine energy “does” feminine energy “is”. Feminine energy has been viewed as weak, but it is far from it. In order to feel whole and empowered, you must embrace that feminine energy which you may have blocked. Many women think that to get…
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5 Ways to Follow in Meghan Markle’s Footsteps and Live Your Best Life
America’s very own pride and joy Meghan Markle is living a real-life fairytale that we’ve all dreamed of. Although it may seem like she was destined for royalty, her life wasn’t always as glamorous and regal as it is now. Meghan is a total self-made woman who came from humble beginnings and worked her way up to starring in a hit series, Suits, and founding a popular lifestyle brand, The Tig. Oh, and she married the world’s most eligible bachelor, Prince Harry. No big deal, right? Her life is inspirational and certainly out of reach for the rest of us — I mean, there’s only one Duchess of Sussex! But that doesn’t…
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How to Let a Guy Down Easy
Letting a guy down easy may not exactly be “easy”, especially if he’s a “nice” guy and you don’t want to hurt his feelings. You may think you gave clear signs but sometimes men don’t pick up on those signals. So what is the best way to let someone know you’re not interested without heartlessly shattering his self-esteem? For starters let’s hope that you never led him on. But if you did, because you were initially interested and then changed your mind, there are ways of ending it before he gets too invested in you and the situation becomes more complicated. After all, you don’t want to date someone because…
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Why Being Nice is Actually Bad for You
If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all.” Sounds familiar, right? How about “Share your toys with others!” or “Play nice!” No matter where you come from, we all remember hearing those sayings when we were growing up. That’s because being nice is a quality that’s instilled in us all from the very beginning from our mothers, teachers, and elders. While being nice, or rather polite, is a prized quality and even expected quality in a society that values altruism, the truth is that being “nice” can actually be very bad for you. Actually, being nice could even kill you! Now, let me explain myself… For…
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5 Things I Learned When I Went On a Social Media Detox
Taking a break from social media may be harder than you think, but the benefits do outweigh the initial withdrawal pangs of social media separation. You may have heard of all the celebrities and even some friends who’ve decided to unplug from social sites like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and the like. (Even Ariana Grande went on a social media hiatus.) And for the most part, they say that the initial hiatus was difficult but the payoff was worth it. So what can you really learn when you take a social media detox? Here’s what I learned when I took a break from social media for a whole month. Taking…
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Eating Out On Valentine’s Day is for Amateurs
Many couples think that Valentine’s Day is the perfect night to go out and enjoy a romantic dinner at a chic and trendy restaurant. After all, it’s the most romantic night of the year, so why not prove your love by doling out the cash to pay for an exquisite feast? Couples will often make reservations at a fancy restaurant expecting to have a romantic dinner with all the bells and whistles: candlelight, violin player, wine, roses, and good food. The reality though, is much different. Any restaurant insider will tell you that this is the absolute worst night of the year for eating out. According to the National Restaurant…
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Valentine’s Day Got You Stressed? You’re Not Alone. How to Deal With the Valentine’s Day Downers
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. No, seriously. It is the day that we celebrate our romantic partners and profess our love for them, usually by spending a ton of money on gushy greeting cards, overpriced flowers, calorie-laden candies, stuffed animals, expensive jewelry, lavish dinners, you name it. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spend an average of $162.00 on Valentine’s Day, with total sales reaching over $20 billion! With figures like these, you’d think everyone was happily coupled and reveling in the joyous anticipation of Cupid’s arrival. The truth is that Valentine’s Day can be kind of a drag for those who are single,…
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Get Him to Propose Using Meghan Markle’s Engagement Chicken Recipe
Roast chicken, also known as “engagement chicken” has been rumored to have some sort of magical powers. This urban legend goes back to 2004 when Glamour magazine published a piece on how one of their staff writers had made this roasted lemon chicken recipe back in 1984 and a month later, her boyfriend proposed. This led to uproar and speculation in the office when other writers made the chicken for their boyfriends and they too proposed. And that’s how a chicken recipe with magical powers came to be steeped in mysticism in popular culture. I remember that piece very well. As a matter of fact, I tore the page and…
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Celebrate Your Lady Friends on Galentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday of the year, and it is just around the corner. But while Valentine’s Day is exclusive to those who are in a romantic relationship, there’s one special day that celebrates the women in your life. Those women who are your tribe, your squad. The ones who are your ride or die, your biffles. This holiday is for them and for you. And this holiday is Galentine’s Day. What is Galentine’s Day? It’s a day where women celebrate women. Galentine’s Day is celebrated on February 13, a day before the big romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day. If you’re a fan of Parks and Recreation then…
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Incorporating a self-care routine into your week is essential for peace of mind, stress relief, and your overall health. If you spend most of your time doing things for others, you may feel there is not enough time in the week for yourself. However, carving out a little “me-time” is essential to managing your stress and keeping your sanity intact. When you practice self care you reinforce positive feelings about yourself and you let others know that you are important, too. Practicing self care helps you recharge your body, spirit, and mind. And after a hectic work week and even a mad-about-town Saturday, Sunday is the perfect day to establish…
