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Inspiration is everywhere — from the words of your favorite writer to the blooms and leaves on your morning walk. You just need to open your eyes, and breathe it in. Sometimes it helps to talk to others who are creative to get ideas about what gets their creativity juices flowing. Here, 10 creative people share the...

7 Things Men Want In A Relationship Jordan Gray says that there are seven simple things that basically all men crave in an intimate relationship. Men are often reluctant to talk about their needs in intimate relationships. Whether social conditioning or an inability to communicate our needs are to blame, men (who tend to be...

Is there someone whom you are seeing at the moment? Are you wondering if he/she is “the one”? In your journey through love, you are going to meet many prospects. Some of them may seem really great at first, but turn out to be jerks later on. Some may be fleeting encounters, such as one-night-stands and flings....

Vacation gets a lot of attention this time of year as Central Texas temperatures climb and people flee to the beach, the mountains or a nearby lake. But perhaps you are among the 43 percent of Americans who do not use all of their vacation time each year. Then this message is definitely for you:...

While many of us may have sensed it intuitively, there is now science behind the statement that “Love is all you need.” A 75-year longitudinal study by Harvard researchers suggests that love is indeed key to a happy and fulfilling life. While love seems to be a universally valued attribute, defining it in behavioral terms can be a...

“All the effort in the world won’t matter if you’re not inspired.”―Chuck Palahniuk, Diary How inspired are you? What motivates you to be a better person, or to do better work? Maybe it’s a memorable phrase or moving piece of art. Perhaps it’s an individual, or an enlightening experience. LinkedIn recently launched an Inspiration Index, which asks members...

“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” – George F. Burns Stress is a major problem for many people — a hectic, stressful job, a chaotic home...

Want to fix a relationship(link is external) and get closer to your children, sister or brother, parents, or friends? Feeling close to our loved ones feels good. It’s neurochemical; each moment of connection spurts oxytocin into your system. Oxytocin is a chemical your body generates that: makes you feel good; promotes bonding; and enhances your sense of self-confidence and security....

There are not a whole lot of things that people can do on a first date. Usually, they are sitting together somewhere holding a drink in one hand or a cup of coffee. Sometimes they meet for dinner. Often, if the date has been arranged over the internet, that meeting was set up sensibly only...

No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your past has been, you probably want to be happy. I’m talking about the kind of happiness that makes you want to dance your feet off, love your heart out, and laugh your head off. The pursuit of happiness is a personal mission happening at...