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The University of Cambridge has made the “What Type Of Traveler Are You?” test available to the general public. Clicking the link takes you straight to the first page of the test. You will be asked to spend several minutes answering questions about how and when you like to travel. The test asks you to indicate, for example, how you like to book your vacation, whether you always take time to visit tourist attractions, and the kind of amenities you consider to be most important in a hotel....

One of us explores the opaque world of Hasidic Judaism by having a cadre of amazing heroes. Through unique and personal access in the span of 3 years, acclaimed observational filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady explore the lives of three courageous those who have recently made a decision to leave the insular ultra-orthodox community at the trouble of most else, including human relationships with their members of the family and–in one case–their personal basic safety....

Naah, I probably won’t. What do You Like Most About Your Life? Anyhoozle… someone asked me recently what I like most about my life. “Good question”, I replied. I pondered for a moment and while I get to do lots of cool things, I concluded that the funnest (a word) thing about my life right now is the people I get to meet and learn from. To say I meet a broad cross-section of people would be a massive understatement....

Whenever unrest crops up somewhere around the world and travel advisories go up, trips are frantically canceled. These fear-based cancellations can sometimes come at a huge financial loss. Realistically, a country that just underwent a traumatic event is going to be more vigilant when it comes to danger, and will be, for the time being, even safer. There are many personal benefits to be gained from travel experiences; benefits that could seriously affect your chances for success and overall happiness in life....

Cracks in Walls or Floors Over time homes shift and settle. This can lead to cracks in walls and floors, especially in older buildings. While it may be tempting to try to cover the problem by filling the cracks yourself, structural repairs should not be trifled with. Even a small crack could be a sign of a larger issue- one that potentially could be dangerous. If you ever have doubts regarding the structural integrity of your home, it is best to bring in a professional to assess the damage....

“If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you”. – Louise Hay Quotes like these shine a light on how powerful our beliefs are. As thinking beings, we develop an opinion about ourselves and begin to perceive the world around us in a chosen way. This opinion is reinforced and grows into a ‘Personal Operating System,’ a belief system which influences our behaviour and the behaviour of others we come in contact with....

Scientists, marketers and those working in the administration side of education are even heavier coffee drinkers than most writers. These days though, coffee drinkers are the majority in practically all professions. In fact, 61% of all workers say they need two cups of coffee just to make it through the work day. How about you? Does your industry represent your level of coffee consumption or are you in the minority like I am?...

Many people are intimidated by the thought of starting their own blog, but it isn’t that hard to set up your blog. With the right dedication and smart planning, you can start a blog that will help you quit your day job and make you significant passive income. Blogging requires no significant risk-taking by your part, but the rewards are truly astonishing, if done right. The profit margin of blogging has no equal and that is why I recommend everyone to start their own blog right now....

Theoretically, a marriage is about two people sharing everything with each other; however, realistically, statistics show that when boundaries in marriage are absent, the marriage probably won’t last. 1. Emotional Boundaries Strengthen the Emotional Connection in a Marriage Emotional connection is the most important pillar in a marriage because it is the foundation of a genuine relationship. But what is emotional connection? Well, emotional connection refers to authentic love experienced in a marriage, for example you actually appreciate each other; have many shared experiences in life; and you try your best not to hurt each other’s feelings....

Today this motley crew are famous billionaires but in their school days they had one other thing in common–they were all college dropouts. While all exceptionally bright individuals they each felt like it wasn’t a good fit and that they could do better. They each knew that something wasn’t quite right about school then had their “ah ha” moment and then the rest is history. That “ah ha” moment is the creative spark that that transcends the formal education system and separates the dispassionate from the disruptors....

Let’s take a minute to take a closer look at our evolutionary past and and the first human hackers. In the past, we were part of a hunter/gatherer society; all were working to get an edge in an unforgiving environment. The tools we used and the techniques we invented gave us an advantage over rivals and made our existence more bearable, sometimes even triggering the next evolutionary leap. Take for instance the story of fire… In the beginning (about 1....

While it may not be lasting, studies suggest that money can actually help you buy happiness. Forbes reports that University of Michigan economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers convincingly demonstrated that the affluent are more content with their lives than the poor; in a paradigm-shifting study, they also showed that rich countries house happier citizens than poor countries. But why is that? Having money allows you to do what you want to do....

I have personally worked out for eight and a half years now, and I found myself going too far with my fitness addiction in the last two years. But thankfully that time has passed, and I have other goals now. Being healthy is one thing, but being obsessed with calories, and sugar intake, and posting photos of healthy oatmeal and shakes all the time is not healthy. It’s spammy, purposeless, and it’s taking up a big piece of your time (and time is a nonrenewable resource)....

Yesterday morning, a major Italian daily newspaper, which is supposed to be a quality paper, published a selfie of the ex Pope Benedict XVI. It was taken by some visiting priest, no doubt. When I saw this, I knew it was time for me to leave the planet, but before I do, I must write this post on why selfies do more harm than good. At least, I will have achieved something during my earthly life....

How can you address the issue if you’re not fixing the root cause? There are plenty of events in our lives that see this exact situation occur. Many people are looking for instant gratification, an overnight solution and a relief from lives problems without having to do anything. Lets take a look at some of those situations below. Quick Fixes With Lasting Consequences : Get Rich Quick Schemes Money simply doesn’t work in this way....

Whether this adventure is on your bucket list or conjures up an actual memory, you no doubt have experienced the amazing power of travel to literally light up your brain. Neuroscience research is revealing how profoundly health-giving travel can be, both in the moment and for years to come. And surprisingly, how you feel when you travel is a simple barometer for whether it is having a beneficial impact on your brain....

He was asked to join different activities all the time, but he had hard time of saying “no” to those requests. At the same time, he was trying to build his online business and his goal was to be able to resign from his current day job in the near future. Unfortunately, the frequent requests to join various activities were burning him out and made his online business plans virtually impossible....

I observe this maybe the main reason: getting ready for one week is just too overwhelming. People can deal with long term goal setting and planning, and deal with short term planning and task prioritization. It is just more complex to see all those tidy details on each task. It is just overwhelmed by one week worth of tasks. Uncertainty is the other keyword here. Another simple reason it is just not in your calendar....

“I want to pet a cat.” “I want to buy a house for my parents.” “I don’t want to be single anymore.” “I will love you no matter what.” “I will work harder in the future.” No one intended to lie In general, people make these kinds of promises or resolutions with the best intentions. They don’t want to fail; if anything, they want desperately to be right, to improve themselves, and to make their friends and family happy....

Being called a Type A personality is usually not a compliment. After all, the term was coined in the 1950s by two cardiologists, Drs. Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman, who were pooling the traits shared by their cardiac patients, inspired by the nervous energy displayed in their waiting rooms. (They wore out the seats in the same impatient way.) These doctors noticed this and other similarities and together forged a breakthrough hypothesis for leading indicators of the disease....