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Behaviour – And It’s Importance In These Chaotic Times

Pexels Current times feel and to a certain extent, are chaotic. From turmoil in the US political process to societal value divides to an endlessly intense news cycle, things are looking glum. In these times it’s easy to lose your temper, and become emotional at every small thing. However, there is no greater responsibility on our shoulders than the ability to stay calm and peaceful in our surroundings. If you wish to change and balance the chaos around you, you must first work on yourself, and your ability to control it. Behavior is important, and something everyone must manage. Acting wisely and thoughtfully helps you set the example you wish to see in the wider world, and that’s a wonderful thing to promote. We’d argue…
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Geeky Christmas: What to Buy The Fanatic Person In Your Life

Contributed Post Of all the people on earth, everyone should reserve a special place in their heart for the people who live with passion. They’re the people who don’t do things by half: they go all in, and will willingly let themselves be consumed by the things they love. While this is inspiring to see on a daily basis, there’s also another advantage: it makes buying presents for them all the more straightforward. Below, we take a look at a few types of gifts you can get for that fanatic person in your life. Source: Pexels.com Special Edition, Special Christmas It’s hard to explain just how deep into the rabbit hole some people are willing to go for the things they love. To some people,…
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You Love Your Garden, But What About Your Family?

Contributed Post If you’re an avid gardener, then you don’t need to be sold the virtues of a well-maintained green space. You’re able to derive pleasure from planning what you’ll do with your garden, getting your hand stuck into the soil, and all-around making sure that the space at the back of your house is in tip-top condition. But here’s a question for you: how much does the rest of your family love your garden? You’re not the only one who lives there! Below, we take a look at five ways you can ensure everyone enjoys your green space as much as you do. Source: Pexels.com Bringing the Fun If you have children, then as much as you’d like to think otherwise, it’s unlikely that…
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Intelligently Pursuing What Is Rightfully Yours In Life

Contributed Post Pexels Thanks to the (quite right) political correctness of our era, a difficult side effect has occurred. We, as a people, are getting almost too polite in our ways. In order to maximise our social cohesion and simply enjoy a life well lived, we’re often overly accepting of other people. This can sometimes blind us to the real way of the world. Sometimes, people don’t have your best interests at heart. Not everyone wants to be your friend. People might also view you as competition or an obstacle on their path to success. This sounds like a depressing mentality to keep, but it really isn’t. It doesn’t ignore the fact that the vast majority of people are good, hard working and decent people….
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City Cycling: How Not to Crash

Leisurely riding through the countryside on a Sunday afternoon is one thing, but trying to navigate your bike through a city centre during rush hour is quite another. Using a bicycle as your means of transport to and from work is a great idea. It boosts your fitness, and therefore your health, and it means you aren’t contributing to the mass emissions our cities now suffer with. It’s also one of the most cost-effective ways of travelling through a city. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most dangerous ways to travel. So, here are a few tips for staying safe on your bike in the city. Pixabay Everyone’s an Idiot When you want to stay safe in the city, you have to assume…
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