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(image) Are you having trouble with your hearing? It happens to us all eventually, mainly as a side-effect of aging. Of course, it can also be the result of our own silly behavior, such as listening to music a little bit (or a lot) too loudly, and/or working in loud environments without the aid of hearing protection. Thankfully, however, hearing loss can be prevented, so it may not be too late for you. There is some advice here that should be adhered to. And even if your hearing has gone a little, there might not be the need for full-blown…

Contributed Post You might think of listening to music as something passive that you do to relax in the evening after a day at work. But music can also educate when you look to the message behind the lyrics. What messages are there in music and what can you learn? It’s Okay To Be Nervous Musicians know a lot about nerves. An acoustic singer about to go on stage and perform feels naked in front of an audience. As such, many singers and songwriters discuss their nervousness in their lyrics. They point out that it’s okay to be nervous and…

Contributed Post Everybody looks for something different out of a career. Some people are concerned first and foremost about their salary, they’re not bothered what they do as long as they get paid well and they use that money to pursue life goals outside of work. But other people want to spend their time doing something fulfilling that gives back to the community. Becoming a police officer is one of the best ways to do that because you’re on the front lines, protecting your local community on a daily basis. But that career isn’t for everybody. Pixabay There are a…

Contributed Post Writing is a process, and it is one that takes a lot of time, dedication, and in many cases masochism. You have to be very critical of yourself to push your writing abilities to new heights. You need to be willing to go through your finally-completed-novel and to cut it up and edit it down until it is nothing short of gold. The idea of writing a novel, after all, is a lot prettier than actually getting down and getting it done, so, if your goal in 2019 is to write and finish a novel finally, follow these…

Image Credit It’s the New Year, and at this time of year, many people set goals and resolutions to achieve yet struggle to maintain their motivation and keep themselves in check when it comes to actually committing to positive change.   In this sense, many people feel they are their own worst enemy - some will even go as far as to say they are “self sabotaging” yet, in reality, the majority of people that use this term misunderstand the true nature of self sabotage. The reality is that your brain is there to do one thing; protect you -…