When, Why and How You Should Stand Up for Yourself
Too many of us are guilty of neglecting to stand up or ourselves. We don't want to cause a fuss, or we're afraid of creating conflict. However, sometimes the conflict already exists, and someone needs to push back against it. Other times, you could end up bottling something up until it all comes out at once. It could lead to a bigger problem than if you had stood up for yourself in the first place.
6 Reasons You Need to Start an Emergency Fund Today
Everybody needs to start putting money into an emergency fund. You’ve probably heard it a thousand times but haven’t done anything about it. It’s one of those things that youb’ll get around to at some point, but right now it doesn’t seem that urgent. The reason that people put off starting an emergency fund is that they don’t realize how important it is until it’s too late. People also think that if they’ve got other savings, it’s fine. But if those savings are for retirement, you don’t want to dip into them either. All of a sudden an emergency hits and you’re thinking, if only I’d listened to that advice…
Seven New Beauty Routines to Implement After 40
We all worry about the big 4 x, and believe that life is over. This is not the case, and you should look at hitting 40 as a new chapter in your life. Take advantage of what you learned during the past decades, and create your new style that shows your sophistication and personality, but not your style. Work smarter and not harder on your looks.
5 Ways to Improve the Look of Your Clothes
Sometimes, no matter how chic or cool the outfit you’re wearing – something can feel a little off. How do those Instagrammers look so great in everything they wear? Often it’s not the clothes that are the problem; it’s how you wear them. There are some simple tricks you can try to help give your look that little something extra. Here are five simple ways to improve the look of your clothes. 1. Get them tailored Tailoring is an important part of pulling off a good look. You could be wearing the most expensive piece of clothing in the world, but if it doesn’t fit you properly, then it’s not…
If Time Equals Money; Here’s How To Get More of Both!
How you use your time is the fundamental determinant to how wealthy you will become, and not just in a financial sense… in all senses, as wealth relates to our state of health, happiness, and relationships just as much as our bank balance – but in this article, we’re going to focus on how to increase your bank balance by better using your time. We are each given 24 hours a day yet how we each utilise these hours varies dramatically. Productivity hacks and time management techniques, even down to document management, are a huge factor in determining how well you utilise your time, but when it comes to making…
Get More Out of Your Smartphone With These Ideas
Your smartphone can probably do more than you currently give it credit for. Most people don’t make the most of every feature and every function that their phone offers, and they don’t even realise that this is happening. The number of unexpectedly cool things you can do with your phone will blow you away, and these functions could even make your day to day life easier than it is right now. Here are just some of the ideas you should try out. Get a Clip-On Lens Everybody’s a photographer nowadays thanks to the high quality of the cameras that are found on pretty much every smartphone. But you can get…
Crime and Punishment: 4 Laws You May Have Broken Without Even Realising It
Have you ever broken the law? “Of course not,” you reply, despite knowing the number of laws you probably have broken. From speeding occasionally to pinching the odd chocolate bar from the store as a child, it’s a wonder there aren’t ‘Wanted’ signs up around town with a ransom for your arrest. We are joking, of course, but many of us have knowingly committed a crime at some point in our lives. However, chances are, there may be crimes that you are committing unwittingly. Check out the following examples. 1. Crossing the road Crime: Most of us cross one road or another every single day. Why should that be illegal?…
Road Traffic Accidents: The Actions You Need To Take
The moment you passed your driving test was the moment that you put yourself at risk of a car accident on the road. We aren’t saying your an unsafe driver, but there are countless other drivers on the road who may not be as vigilant as you are. Of course, sometimes blame can be attributed elsewhere, such as road and weather conditions, so the driver isn’t always at fault when it comes to traffic accidents. Whatever the case, you need to know what to do should you be involved in a collision. Not only will you be dealing with injuries, but there will be legal and financial repercussions as well.…
Are You Sure You Can Identify a Scam When You See One?
Don’t be a victim There’s always a scam for something or other out there, and we have to be vigilant not to fall for it, but are you sure you can identify them all the time? Usually, scams might only cost you a bit of money, or maybe a waste of your time; but what about when they cost you a whole lot more? There are often events where scams can ruin everything, which means you cannot be too careful when it comes to trusting the things you invest in. Don’t rush it If you’re buying things online, it’s easy to be impatient with the process. Whether it’s due to…
What Will The City Of The Future Look Like?
Climate change is a huge problem for the entire world but researchers are starting to move towards a solution. The idea of an entire country powered by a central grid looks like it may become obsolete eventually. Instead, there is a move toward self-sufficient cities that power themselves entirely on clean energy and run on exciting new technology. Sci-fi movies are packed full of predictions about what these future cities might look like but flying cars and floating buildings aren’t likely anytime soon. So, what is the city of the future actually going to look like?