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Check out This Psychiatrist’s 10 Rules for a Happy Life

We all want happy lives, right? I mean, obviously there are going to be ups and downs and highs and lows, but what about the long stretches of even? Humdrum? Every day? Those are the times when being happy matters the most, I say.

So, let’s check out 10 rules (according to psychologist Mikhail Efimovich Litvak) to help you get – and stay – there!

#10. The right path vs. the shortest one.

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Or the easiest one. The road to happiness and success may not be straight – it’s important to remember this when it feels like your own path is doubling up on itself. You can still be headed in the right direction, given some luck, patience, and perseverance.

#9. A well-organized life.

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According to Viktor Frankl, happiness, joy, and success are simple side effects of a well-organized life. You have to perform daily acts that make you experience and reach happiness, joy, and success during your routines.

#8. Goals sharpen your vision.

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Giving yourself something to work for, save for, etc can be like setting the focus on your camera. With something to keep an eye on, you’re more likely to keep going, and to get what you’re after.

#7. Respect other people.

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Every person you come across is a human being with their own backgrounds and views. They’re all fighting a battle. Never act like you’re better than them or that your problems are bigger.

#6. Stop trying to change people’s opinions.

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Live your life for yourself – if you waste time trying to prove other people wrong, their opinions become more important than your own.

#5. Do as you say.

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We are defined by our actions, not by our words. If you say you’re going to do something or want to do something, at least start down the path. It will make you happy – and other people will respect you for it.

#4. Learn to love being alone.

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Mature people can use time alone to self-reflect, and understand that another person won’t be able to make them happy – only you can do that, for yourself.

#3. The best revenge is living well.

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There’s no better way to shed your grudges and free yourself from the negative feelings than by finding success doing something you love. Simple, right?

#2. Want, can, and must.

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Your life will be happy and in balance when what you want, can, and must do are the same. Bottom line? The only thing you must do is work on yourself. The rest will follow.

#1. You are your own worst enemy.

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You have to face the barriers you’ve set for yourself that stop you from growing and changing. Once you do, you’ll be able to move forward with a version of yourself that you’re able and willing to face in the mirror every day.

h/t: Brightside

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12 Twitter Stories so Good They Should Be Made into Movies

Twitter is many things – some good, some bad, and lots in between – but no matter what, it’s a place to go for good stories. And these 12 might be some of the best ever, in 280 characters or less.

#12. Never miss a chance to talk someone up.

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#11. The last laugh.

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#10. You just blew someone’s mind.

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#9. Some screenwriter is definitely stealing this line.

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#8. Never too late to say you’re sorry.

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#7. Dedication.

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#6. You gotta do what you gotta do.

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#5. Maybe not the weirdest thing you’ll find in a minivan.

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#4. You can find heroes in unlikely places.

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#3. Some long memories up in North Dakota.

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#2. Very good advice.

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#1. A moment with strangers.

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h/t: Buzzfeed

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12 Life Hacks That Could Improve Your Health

Everyone is looking for simple ways to be healthier every day – here are 12 options that could slip right into your daily routine!

#12. Freeze dying herbs in an ice cube tray.

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When they’re starting to wilt, don’t throw them out. Instead, toss them in an ice cube tray filled with olive oil and pop them in the freezer.

#11. Give your onions, shallots, and garlic a longer shelf-life.

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They’ll last up to three months if you punch holes in a brown paper lunch bag and secure it with a paper clip.

#10. Start your day with a glass of lemon water.

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Use can use fresh-squeezed or a drop or two of essential oil to mine the many benefits of lemon water, including more energy, a reduction in inflammation, and a boost to your digestive system.

#9. Use your essential oils for cleaning.

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There are tons of recipes here, but I love dropping lemon oil on my sponges to keep them fresh between uses and combining baking soda, vinegar, and lime oil for scrubbing out the tub and sinks.

#8. Get rid of your headache with yoga.

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Putting your head below your heart can help cure a tension headache. Check out these yoga poses that could relieve your headache – they can also improve circulation, stretch tension out of your neck and shoulders, and help you relax.

#7. Avoid bad eggs with this simple trick.

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No one likes to get a bad egg, but it can be hard to tell how fresh the last few in the container are (or are not). It turns out that all you have to do is drop them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will sink, bad eggs will float. If they do a little side-sink, maybe give them a hard boil instead of eating them over-easy.

#6. Make a DIY travel cup.

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How many times have you been dying to take a water or smoothie in the car only to find the travel cups in use or in the dishwasher (or missing, if you have kids!)? Well, no more – just put a hole in some Glad Press N Seal wrap, stick in a straw, and go on your way!

#5. Make your salad last longer.

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Simple trick: a paper towel on top of your salad lettuce before sealing the container can help them stay crisp up to a week. You’ll just need to replace the paper towel every few days as it absorbs the excess moisture.

#4. Clean your produce with baking soda.

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We’re al keen on rinsing away the pesticides, dirt, and various other specks from our fresh produce, but you don’t need to buy anything special. A few teaspoons of baking soda in 1-2 cups of water will do fine – dump it in a spray bottle and go to town.

You’ll still want to give them a final rinse afterward so nothing gets in the way of the fresh taste.

#3. Always buy a good avocado.

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Flick the dry stem off the bottom at the grocery story. If there’s a brown patch underneath, put it back. If it’s bright yellow-green, take it home.

#2. Chew gum to curb excess snacking.

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Many times, we reach for something to eat out of boredom as opposed to hunger. If you think that might be the case for you, pop in some gum first to see if your mouth just wants something to do.

#1. Stretch.

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If you’re feeling depleted in the middle of the day and can’t grab a coffee or a walk, try a quick, 5-minute stretching session. Here are 7 simple ones you can do at your desk!

h/t: Get Healthy U

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10 Hacks That Are Guaranteed to Simplify Your Life

We’re all looking for ways to simplify our lives these days, and these 10 hacks are simple but useful – and guaranteed to work!

#10. Clean your toilet without scrubbing

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Dump in a can of Coke and let it sit overnight. Then just give the bowl a quick swipe and flush!

#9. Waterproof your shoes

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Melt beeswax on your shoes with a hair dryer until it’s no longer visible. Voila!

#8. Unclog your drains without a plumber (Liquid or otherwise)

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All you need is baking soda (1cup) followed by vinegar (1 cup) and some hot water. Save time AND money!

#7. Dry your clothes more efficiently

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Roll clothes inside a dry towel, then wring it out and hang them to dry. You save the energy of the dryer and keep your clothes in better shape, besides!

#6. Clean your shower head (and faucets)

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All you need is some white vinegar in a plastic baggie, and a rubber band to secure it in place. Let it sit overnight, then the metal will be as good as new!

#5. De-smellify your shoes

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If they’re just stinky, put a tea bag inside them to soak up the stench (try something good-smelling, like peppermint!). If they’re wet, too, put baking soda and rice inside and leave them for a few days.

#4. Kill body odor

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Who among us hasn’t run out the door without deodorant (more than we’d like to admit)? If you’ve got an orange (or other citrus fruit) in your lunch bag, rub some of it one your skin. No more smell!

#3. Stretch out your shoes

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We’ve all bought a pair of shoes on a whim because they’re super cute, only to admit after a single wear that they’re too tight. Instead of relegating them to the back of the closet, try shoving wet newspapers inside and waiting for them to dry.

#2. Keep your cooler cold longer

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Just add salt to the ice, and you’ll have cold beer and soda longer than before.

#1. Start a fire in a pinch

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Use your chips – they’re excellent sources of fat, oil, and chemicals (all necessary to make a fire).

h/t: Brightside

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Here Are 10 Hilariously Bad Opening Lines from Novels

Ah, novels. In this day and age, everyone seems to think they can write one, and there’s a self-perpetuating myth out there that everyone has at least one hiding inside them, waiting to be written. The truth is that writing fiction is hard, and an opening line can either make or break the rest of your manuscript.

These 10 authors definitely could have used a bit more tweaking.

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h/t: Bored Panda

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This Cat Has Never Been Outside Before and His Expressions Are Everything

4-year-old Nuka had never been outside before a few days ago, and his owner gives us a quick explanation as to why.

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“He has never been an outdoors cat and even if it would be an option here, he’s literally terrified of everything. He’s a scaredy-cat.”

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She thought the balcony seemed like a perfect way to test the waters, though, and for Nuka to get a new experience without being in danger.

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“The apartment complex I live in is going to have balcony windows installed. As long as I am with him on the balcony, he’s fine.”

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Some people saw the pictures and worried that the cat’s expression could be caused by a medical condition, but Nuka’s owner has already had him checked out.

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“He has trouble with his motor skills like jumping. He runs into walls a lot, but they couldn’t find anything wrong with him. He’s living a normal kitty life and is a happy derp.”

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Indeed. And you know these pictures made you a happy derp, too!

h/t: Bored Panda

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Creative People Have a 90% Higher Chance of Becoming Schizophrenic

If you look to history (which you always should), you’ll find plenty of anecdotal evidence that creatives tend to lose their minds at a higher rate than the average population. Famous people, too – van Gogh, Beethoven, Plath, Hemingway…the list of creators with mental illness is as long as my arm and yours put together.

Though previous studies attempting to link the two have been small and varied, a recent study in The British Journal of Psychiatry found that people with “artsy” degrees are 90% more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, 62% more likely to suffer from bipolar disorder, and 39% more likely to struggle with depression.

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This new study is in line with brain scans published in 2010 that revealed similarities between neural pathways of schizophrenics and creative people. In 2015, a different study also found a raised risk of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in creatives – though a 2012 study found that only writers fell into the higher risk category.

The reason behind the growing links remains a mystery, with some believing that a tendency to think more deeply can cause emotional instability and depression. Artists also tend to create in spurts, and bouts of productivity and high energy are also linked to bipolar disorder. Genetics could, of course, also influence both mental health and a creative nature.

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One of the study’s authors, James McCabe, sums up further:

“Creativity often involves linking ideas or concepts in ways that other people wouldn’t think of, but that’s similar to how delusions work – for example, seeing a connection between the color of someone’s clothes and being partof an MI5 conspiracy.”

If you work in a creative field, it’s important to be mindful of your own mental health. That said, the incidents of schizophrenia in the world as a whole are still small, so your chances of being diagnosed remain slim.

h/t: IFLScience

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The 5 Best Workouts, According to One Harvard Doctor

Health and fitness are a billion dollar business these days, and it seems like every time you turn around, one of your friends is trying to hock some new, amazing, pain-free diet and workout program that’s sure to change your life in the next thirty days.

Well, you can ignore them going forward, because this Harvard doctor has come out with a list of the 5 best workouts available, and guess what? Most of them are old school.

So get moving!

#5. Walking

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Surprise! You don’t have to join an expensive gym or program to get a low-intensity workout that benefits the body and the brain. Just make sure and do it for a period of at least 30 minutes on more days a week than not. Voila!

#4. Swimming

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According to Dr. Lee, swimming is the perfect workout. It’s low impact, so it won’t damage your joints, and it works almost every muscle in your body. In addition, it raises your heart rate and, if done regularly, can help you battle depression, aging, and stress.

#3. Tai Chi

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The flowing, detailed movements combine purposeful breathing and attention to balance, all of which can act as a moving meditation that benefits the mind as much as the body.

#2. Kegels

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Apparently, men and women can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor. The exercises maintain the muscles around the uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. Doing them regularly can help you reduce, um, leakages later in life.

#1. Strength Training

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Okay, so maybe your Crossfit friends have a point. Dr. Lee recommends both resistance training and high-intensity interval training for strengthening muscles and achieving cardiovascular benefits. Like with the rest of the workouts on this list, consistency is key.

h/t: Elle

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12 People Admit Their Worst Habit That They Can’t Seem to Break

We all have bad habits. Traits that we’re aware are less than desirable. And sometimes, even with all the awareness in the world, we just can’t seem to change it.

These 12 people are brave enough to share theirs on the internet. Props.

12. Really need a maid

“I’m really lazy. I mean, I can function – get to work, get dressed, feed myself and my kids. However, most of the time I’d prefer to park myself in front of a tv and do nothing at all. I “clean” my house, meaning I pick up everything, but it hasn’t had a good cleaning when chemicals, etc in awhile – or a dusting. So lazy. Really need a maid because I know after this long, counting on me to magically get the ambition to do it regularly is never going to happen.”

11. Socially awkward

“Not waiting for people to finish their sentences and finishing it in my head

Long winded story telling because I can’t dissect the essentials

Not being able to push myself hard in physical exercise and rather coast through with enough effort but not enough to grow a lot

Dumping sad stories on friends and being an overall narcissist

Inability to accept compliments because they contradict my negative self talk.”

10. Rampant oversharing

“I over share what’s going on in my life. I have no idea why, but it just spills out of me. I try to stop, but I only realize I’m doing it after talking to people.”

9. Introverts unite!

“I enjoy my “me” time a little too much. My social skills are fine but it’s getting harder and harder to leave the house.”

8. It can wait

“I’m a full time procrastinator.”

7. Only negative opinions

“I have a hard time trusting people, or believing that people actually enjoy having me around. I always assume people have a negative opinion of me. It sucks, but I’m trying really hard to break it.”

6. Escape from reality

“Getting caught up in daydreaming/fantasies. My god they’re addictive (and really just an escape from reality) and it’s so hard to get out of it.”

5. Not so funny

“I joke around too much. It’s my way of coping with stress, anxiety, and other emotions and while it can be enjoyable at times, I know it can be frustrating for others too.”

4. Paralyzed

“I get paralyzed when I have important life changing things to do. I always wait until it is too late to do them becAuse the fear of confronting them is paralyzing to me”

3. Not stuck-up

“Social anxiety, but it comes off as me being stuck up to everyone else.”

2. Sorry not sorry

“I apologize for everything (even when it’s not my fault) to the point where I need to apologize because I’ve over apologized and annoyed people in the process.

I also procrastinate a hell of a lot.”

1. My face gets tired

“Resting bitch face. I can try to hold a different expression, but my face gets tired.

I swear I’m not an asshole. Anyone can approach/talk to me. :(“

h/t: Reddit

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