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4 Tips That Would Help You Become Successful

One of the main elements that super successful people share, is the hard-work they’ve put. Certainly, they’ve worked on many personal aspects as well as professional. Most also mention emotional intelligence and concentration as their biggest allies throughout their careers. We prepared a compilation of tips that successful people like Elon musk, Bill Gates and Donatella Versace claim that it helped them get where they are now.

Plan Before You start

It’s much better to take a few more minutes to get started but to know what you’re going to do than to go crazy and lurch around. All you have to do is take five minutes before you start to get a global view of the situation. In this way, you will not only see what is the best way to face it, but you will also have a “roadmap” for the whole journey.

Take Breaks At Work

If you feel more ”dead” after your lunch-break, then you know that you have to rest more. Apparently, taking little breaks to rest at work will not only help you perform better, but also avoid wanting to jump out the window when you start feeling tired in the middle of the day!

Take Care Of Your Mental Health

Your mental state is a powerful tool, and successful people can prove it. In fact, it’s not just about serenity and peace, but also to avoid stress-related problems. Mindfulness has proved helpful to powerful people, because it helped them contain their emotions, and learn to manage their stress and problems they encounter.

It’s Okay To Fail At First

Of course, as a consequence of mental-health training, failure is a part of the journey. Moreover, all successful people had failed in the beginning, but their secret was not giving up at any circumstances. When you have a goal, you are taking risks that may change your life forever. It’s normal to fall, but the most important is to get back up again.

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Get To Know All The Sustainable Benefits of Solid Shampoo

All that has to do with saving mother-earth is obviously trendy. Indeed, throughout the long term we have been genuinely harming the planet so much, that now we need to start to rely on alternative, and more sustainable options.That being said, Solid Shampoo is not only better for the environment, but is also better for your hair’s general health. Here is what you should know about this ”magical” piece of soap.

It Has Higher Concentration, so It Lasts longer

Mainly due to the fact that traditional shampoo contains a high level of water. So usually, 80% of regular shampoo is not dense. In fact, in some cases considerably more. On the other hand, a solid shampoo bar has higher concentration, so it has more ‘cleaning and cleansing abilities.

Furthermore, it’s also time saving. you just need to add the water once you are in the shower. Consequently, with a higher percentage of shampoo, the bar will last you twice the time!

All Natural, So It’s Much Healthier To Your Hair

All in all, these shampoos don’t contain any sort of added substances or additives that can eventually harm your hair. Despite what might be expected: they are made with absolutely natural ingredients that are profoundly healthy for your hair. From essential oils to concentrated drops of specific plants, solid shampoo bars keep your hair moisturized. (They also smell too good.)

Reduces Plastic Use, So It’s Eco-Friendly

Solid shampoo contains natural items and 0 plastic. In this way, it helps reduce the waste and plastic use, which is what our planet needs. Furthermore, organic substances dissolve faster and help keep a sustainable life. In addition, what do you do when your shampoo bottle is finished? Because with solid shampoo, it’s all recyclable 100%. There is a reason why many brands are starting to produce solid shampoo more and more everyday!

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Why Are We So Obsessed With Reality TV Shows?

Reality TV is a concept that emerged with technological advances. Nowadays, many of reality TV shows stars have made a fortune, and are now rich and famous. Of course, it’s easier to connect and relate to people who seem to be living ”normally,” while documenting their every-move. However, how much of reality TV is actually reality? This is how psychologists explains our obsession over binge watching reality shows.

Identification

The identification process with the personalities is as strong attention getter for reality shows. In fact, producers aim to create such a diverse environment, so they can target all big ”personality types.” Moreover, a show like KUWTK has been a hit since it first aired. Not only that we grew up with them Kardashians and Jenners, but we also felt close and identified with the struggles of what we perceive as a normal family.

Unnecessary Drama

Let’s face it, who doesn’t like to see some drama? Although these kind of TV shows doesn’t belong to the genre officially, but it definitely gets them major points. Useless fights, dramatic reactions and behaviors etc… In fact, these shows are so appealing to the viewers, because it makes them feel better about their lives with the unnecessary drama.

Emotion Development

When we watch reality shows, we become involved in their daily life. For example, we stand by some, and hate others. We sympathize with certain behaviors, and question others. In fact, psychologists argue that it’s an actual portrayal of our deep emotions. Furthermore, it’s natural to develop feelings for people you’ve been part of their day-to-day for a long time.

And THEY ARE FUN!!

Finally, the real obvious reason we are so addicted to binge-watching anything, is that it’s so fun. We get a good laugh, relax and just enjoy not having to think about anything. In fact, psychologist Zhanna Bagdasarov explains that ”since these are often people that aren’t too different from us, it makes it intriguing to watch what they do on these shows.”

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5 Differences Between Millennials And Gen Z We Didn’t Know

Millennials and Gen Z are people sharing the same planet, yet are very different. Generation Y inherited a lot from the generation before, but also shaped a lot of the society that we live in right now. From law changes, to activism, to social media. In fact, there are many factors why the differences between generations can be solid.

Millennials are the generation Y that starts at 1981, and extends to 1996. In other words, a portion of 90’s kids are considered Millennials, while the other portion belongs to Gen Z. Moreover, anyone born after 1997 is Generation Z. So, what are the big differences between us? And how is it shaping the actual society.

Diveristy

First of all, in a study conducted by the Brookings Institute, diversity rates reached its highest with Millennials. According to the research, ”Overall, [M]illennials are 55.8 percent white and nearly 30 percent ‘new minorities.’ However, Gen Z has been the one to really ‘witness’ the change. In fact, experts expect that by 2030, 50% of kids worldwide will belong to at least one minority group.

Stress

Stress levels hit the roof during this global pandemic. In fact, psychologists argued that it might just be one of the most traumatizing experiences both generations have lived. However, stress recorded a significant increase among young adults. Recent data shows that only ”fewer than half (47%) of Gen Zers say they’re content with their lives compared to 60% of Millennials.

Gender

Gender studies and sexuality have known an important shift with Millennials. However, Gen Z have been the ones to really push forward for reforms in both aspects. Even more, the new generation has proven to be more tolerant, ‘open’, and accepting of gender. In a 2016 survey presented by the Walter Thompson Innovation Group found that ‘‘only 48% of Generation Z identifies as “completely heterosexual” compared to 65% of Millennials.”

Technology

This is an obvious one. While most 90’s kids grew up in a time when Internet was not easily accessible, Gen Z grew up with all types of social media. In fact, the tremendous outcome of technology-based differences have been the subject of several studies. According to research, social media is used differently by the two groups. Actually, ”more than 50% of Millennials consistently post updates online compared to only 32% of Gen Z.”

Fashion

Trends change every year if not more. So, fashion is clearly one of the major differences between Millennials and Gen Z. Few days ago, a viral Tiktok calling for style change made some 90’s kids pretty mad. According to the findings of this research, here is what each generation thinks about common fashion styles.

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4 Hacks To Help You Save On Electricity Bills

It’s quite evident why electricity consumption hits the roof in the winter. Between heating, extra use of light, and binge-watching series on Netflix, the electricity bill keeps increasing. Moreover, for obvious reasons, the past year knew one of the heaviest energy consumption all over the world. The fact of staying home more hours than before was the main reason to this increase in the bill.

Nevertheless, if you are tired of spending more and more cash on utilities, we’ve gathered few simple hacks to save on electricity bills this winter!

Switch to LED Bulbs

Another reason to switch to LED light bulbs. In addition to giving the tumbler look to your space, it also helps you save on electricity bills. In fact, they either consume very low electricity or don’t consume any at all (depending on the type.) You can also cut your costs by using sets of LED small bulbs that operate with Rechargeable Batteries.

Turn Off Lights When You Leave

Now that we are adults, we understand why our parents used to insist on turning off the light in rooms we don’t use. The only effort it will take from you is to pay more attention. Even though it might seem like it does little harm, it actually does quite a lot on the electricity bill. Always make sure all lights are turned off at night (including the TV.) Also, don’t leave the heater/conditioner on all night either if you don’t want to pay a fortune.

Enjoy Natural Light

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Natural light is the best kind of light, and it’s free. In fact, doctors recommend with a daily doses of natural light to fight depression. In addition, the sun is a rich source of vitamin D which affects positively both your body and mind. Nevertheless, even when it’s rainy and cold, you should always ventilate for 15-20 minutes, and absorb that light before night time, when you start using electricity that you will pay for later.

Organize Your Laundry Schedule

The washing machine consumes tons of energy with every load. That’s why you should use it the minimum possible to save up. Of course, this doesn’t mean throwing on dirty clothes, but it means that you can have the same amount of clean clothes doing less laundry. The strategy is simple: Fill in the washing machine, dishwasher etc… Sometimes, you can even create a schedule to keep track of loads, and try to limit your laundry schedule to two loads per week.

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Tips To Make The Most Out Of Food Delivery Apps

It’s Sunday, you are hangover in bed and all you want is a good burger or a Pizza. Obviously, you’ll have to count on a food delivery so you don’t have to move out of bed. Now that we can all relate, let’s talk about how to make the most out of using food delivery apps.

Always Look For Coupons

Food Delivery apps are constantly racing to gain more clients. Sometimes, through targeted-marketing, and others, simply playing on your vulnerability for food. Moreover, regardless of the offers, you can always save extra money through coupons. Yes, a quick search on Google can help you find additional discounts. In addition, signing up and entering your email into the app allows you to receive really good targeted special offers.

Check And Compare Offers

Furthermore, by signing up you also get additional benefits. In fact, you can compare the offers, and see where you can save up more. For example, a certain app would give a discount on the food, while the other one on delivery fees. Make sure to check and compare all your options to see where you can save up the most. (BTW, different apps have different offers for the same restaurant.)

Avoid Surcharge At All Costs

If you apply all the previous tips, it’s most likely that your order will be for very cheap. Therefore, the company will go bankrupt if all their clients got their food delivery for just a few bucks. That’s where surcharge and service fee come up. In fact, some fast food restaurants like Burger King and McDonalds require a surcharge on small orders. However, you can always escape the extra fee, by sharing with a friend/colleague/roommate…etc. Not only will you avoid paying extra for nothing, you get to also split the delivery fee.

When Should You Tip?

Although the apps suggest for you to tip before your order, it’s always wise to wait for the delivery. Sometimes, your order might be very late, canceled or simply don’t arrive. Most apps will refund you for the money but not the tip. However, we recommend a small tip during these tough times, with the weather conditions and a pandemic, it’s always nice to show your appreciation and support front-line workers.

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