When they say, ”I’m going to…” start exercising, eat healthily, get organized, read more, etc., they make it happen. But when you try to go after similar goals, it’s a different story. You might be able to stick to them for a while, but then, somewhere along the way, you always lose your motivation and quit. When that happens enough times, it’s easy to get frustrated and discouraged. But creating and sustaining good habits doesn’t have to be so difficult and painful....

We found 11 relationship compatibility tests to help you answer that question. Partner compatibility — even with couples who get along most of the time — isn’t a given. And taking a couple compatibility test can highlight the strengths and weaknesses in your relationship. A well-designed test will help you both understand the unique challenges you face if you decide to move forward together. Start with the one that calls out to you the loudest....

You’re face-to-face with someone, and you really do want to have a pleasant conversation with them (or maybe you’re eyeing the exit). But you just can’t think of anything to say. And as you see the expression on their face change from friendly and open to awkward and uncomfortable, you feel worse. You don’t know what to talk about. Yet you’ve faced more daunting challenges and triumphed. Ready to have the same success with sticky social situations?...

Over the years, I’ve read hundreds of the best self-help books and have written a dozen or so myself. Some of the most profound “aha” insights in my life have come as a result of what I’ve learned from these amazing self-growth books. I firmly believe you should never stop learning and growing as a person. In fact, I like to challenge my own beliefs and assumptions and read the ideas and perspectives of others in order to stretch myself....

You have finally found someone you can call your own, and you’re on cloud nine. Everything is new and fresh, and you can’t get enough of each other. But it’s essential to ground your feelings in reality when leaning into a new relationship. Figuring out if your significant other is truly in love can help you to understand where the relationship is heading and how to proceed accordingly. Quizzing your boyfriend can help you to get a sense of his true feelings....

A Quick Scent Guide There’s a lot of different kinds of fragrances, with each one carrying a few notable attributes. Before you go into the aisle of smells, it helps to know these terms to help determine what to pick up. Aftershave Largely a medicinal product meant to cleanse skin after shaving, promote healing, kill bacteria, and tone skin, aftershaves add smell as an afterthought, meaning it’s not going to last long, since the intent is mostly to heal and protect....

Is he trying to tell me it’s over without actually saying it? Humans have agonized over these questions since the advent of coupling. To be sure, wondering whether your relationship is sinking or simply transforming into something more mature is an all-consuming stress to carry around. So to help you better assess your situation, today, we’re unpacking signs the relationship is over for him. Typical Phases of a Relationship Breakdown People cite denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as the five breakup phases....

But it’s not always easy. When you’re faced with a challenge to your social skills, do you act like a cornered wolf and clam up, or do you try to be kinder and make the other person feel comfortable? Are you a curmudgeon who takes out your negativity on others because being kind feels like letting down your guard? Being a nicer person doesn’t just make you more likable and appealing to others....

However, the growth is not easy as we just dream, It requires a right mindset and that comes only when we are ready for the real change within us. To inspire you, I have dedicated much time and wrote quotes about change in life. By the end, hope you will learn and gather some powerful life-lessons with these positive life changing quotes. Discover more related top inspirational sites Inspirational Life changing quotes by Naveen Bommakanti Watch more happiness quotes and change quotes: Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter for daily inspiration....

We all wish we could live in the land of rebel scum, but since we can’t, here’s __ of the best Star Wars props you can buy. Many are officially done by the Proshop at Pinewood Studios and licensed by Disney. Others are done by genius fans, with some older props done by pros from yesteryear. Each will make your own home can carry a little more Death Star chic for when you bring home a walking carpet from the latest Con....

Sucker Punch Since the entire rape-happy film was little more than a music video of young women with luminescent skin in steampunk schoolgirl cosplay, it stands to reason that the music needed to be on point. Say what you will about Zach Snyder’s tastes, but the noises he picks were a kitschy, over-the-top-in-the-best-way load of nonsense with modern female vocalists hitting goth-y versions of tunes like “Search and Destroy,” “Tomorrow Never Knows,” and the infamous “White Rabbit”...

Marriage counselors give you strategies for resolving conflict and building a stronger relationship. They also cost a lot and take time from your busy schedule. Marriage counseling books offer the same tactics taught by professional counselors. You can find ways to strengthen your marriage without spending a fortune on in-person counseling sessions. What Is a Good Book to Read About Marriage? We don’t need to tell you how many marriage books there are....

One moment, you’re sure he’s into you; the next, he is as cold as a winter’s night. You may ask yourself, “Is he playing me?” The truth is usually more complicated than that. It’s likely this guy is figuring out his feelings for you and giving you mixed signals. But what if you better understand the telltale signs a guy is playing it cool? Knowing them is the key to reading through his behavior and discerning if he is romantically interested in you....

In the nebulous void between casual and professional attire, there lies the lone blazer. Often mistaken for the more pedestrian Norfolk jacket (aka sports jacket), a blazer is one of the most versatile items of clothing a man can own. Men’s blazers, and how it all started Unlike a regular suit jacket, a quality blazer acts as a windbreaker, a fashion item, a place to store your EDC essentials. They are also a great way to accent your frame, and a piece of history....

20 Most Beautiful Ghana Pictures – Here Goes the List Ghana Temple The Accra Ghana Temple is one of Ghana’s must-see structures. It is a temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The magnificent building was dedicated by the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, on January 11, 2004. The building, which is the 117th operating temple of the LDS Church, sits on 6 acres (2....

As you’ll see with the collection of painful love poems in this post, there are many contenders for that mark of distinction. If you’ve ever written a, you’ll find plenty here that resonates. Even if you learn to let go of the people you love most, time doesn’t always ease the pain of losing them. Can Love Poems Be Sad? As human experiences go, love can be plenty sad. So can poems about love – but it’s all about the context....

You may not know the term, but if you’ve encountered one, you will never forget this toxic personality. Like all personality disorders, narcissism lies on a spectrum with various degrees of intensity and dimensions. While some narcissistic traits are commonly seen in adolescents, this doesn’t necessarily indicate that the individual will end up meeting the criteria for this disorder as an adult. However, of those who do develop a narcissistic personality disorder, some lie on the far and most dangerous side of the spectrum which classifies them as “malignant narcissists....

Compliments should mean something—to both of you. If you’ve been overusing a compliment because you can’t think of anything new that says what you feel, we’ve got a whole list of one-word compliments for you to try. We bet you’ll find some new favorites that describe your special person to a T. 31 Of The Best One-Word Compliments The best one-word compliments are those that say what you want to say in a way that reaches the heart of the one you’re complimenting....

Your motivation tank is dangerously low, and your current mood isn’t exactly fit for public consumption. Basically, you’re bored out of your ever-loving mind. So how can you turn things around and rev those proverbial engines? It may sound silly, but reading quotes about boredom may do the trick. It’s a mindfulness activity with the power to center you in the moment and fill you with energy. Essentially, it’s a way to break the boredom loop....

Not just fleetingly happy but deeply content with your life? Have you figured out how to maintain that contentment so that it’s the undercurrent that runs through all of the ups and downs of daily life? Finding the key to happiness isn’t about finding external things, events, or relationships that boost you up. It isn’t about attaining more money or power. Real happiness, the kind that brings you a sense of inner peace and well-being in spite of outer circumstances requires new mindsets and habits....