Getting someone to reveal their inner secret can feel like walking a tightrope—it requires a delicate balance of empathy, trust, and communication skills. Here are eight proven techniques that can help encourage openness. 1. Build Trust and Create a Safe Environment People need to feel secure before they share their most personal thoughts. Establishing trust […]
We gathered up the BEST Cleaning Hacks that you’ll ever need to know. Household Cleaning Hacks These ideas are seriously the best cleaning hacks that will make your life so much easier and uses products that you most likely already have on hand. Check it out…. Get spotless Floors with this mixture of vinegar, soap, […]
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. ‘I’m glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,’ I thought. Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all […]
This is Ashley Arnold, a 27-year-old resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho. She’s a stay-at-home mom completing an online sociology degree with Southern New Hampshire University. As part of her final class, for which she paid almost $1,000, students were required to complete a project outline last month in which they would compare a social norm […]
In a perfect world, every financial decision would be well-thought out and rational. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect world, and people make bad money-related choices time and again. Whether it’s bad luck or plain foolishness to blame, some are so unfortunate, they sound too bad to be true. Oh, but they […]
Have you ever wondered what the vast majority of success stories floating around on the net have in common? I’ll give you a moment. Ready? That’s right! They almost always involve somebody young overcoming the odds and achieving great things. In other words, success stories are usually about the talented, not the hard-working. But let’s […]
For some a dream vacation has little planning and a limited agenda, while others prefer to pack in various activities and carefully plan out every detail. Either way, some things universally make life easier, such as avoiding certain foods while traveling or getting travel insurance. Here are some examples of travel hacks to make life […]
Going to Disney World is an experience like no other. Every child dreams of going there and every adult dreams of going back. Whether you love Mickey and the crew or you’re a Disney princess fan, there is always something for everyone at Disney World . However, if you are a first-timer, there are a few mistakes you want to avoid […]
From pets in your bedroom (sorry!) to staying in bed when you can’t sleep, these are the insidious everyday things that are standing between you and a good night’s sleep. As much as we wish we got an amazing night’s sleep every night, sometimes it just doesn’t happen. Whether it’s because you’ve found an addictive new […]
Fashion comes and goes like the tides. Fashion magazines everywhere steer the industry into retro phases all the time. But, even if they do, that doesn’t mean that these retro phases won’t make some look a little older than they are. With that being said, there are some fashion trends you should be aware of […]
If you’ve ever had towels that feel crunchy after washing or clothes that have gone stiff, you aren’t alone. It’s a common washing mistake that most of us make. And no, it has nothing to do with how you are drying your clothes. Why are my clothes stiff after washing? Nicole Gibson is a laundry […]
For every Internet commenter who enters online arguments about the USA with facts they got from their butt, there’s a map that presents hard data bare and allows the viewers to make their own interpretations. From light pollution and tree coverage to out-of-service railways and streets and highways, maps may not immediately look as exciting […]