Habits Category

The Ultimate List Of 100 Life Goals To Achieve Before You Die

January 11, 2022December 22, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Living without a vision is similar to living without a purpose — it is essentially a waste of time.

If you don’t wake up energized every morning to make your day an amazing one, you probably don’t have a life goals list to achieve.

It is never too early (or too late) to make a list of things that you want to do in your lifetime.

So, what are your goals in life?

Let’s look at some good personal goals and life goal ideas to help you get started on setting goals for yourself.

Knowing the benefits that setting good long-term goals can bring to your life might give you the kick in the pants you need to clarify what you want to aim for.

What Is Nervous Laughter And How To Control It

January 2, 2022November 15, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Have you ever found yourself laughing nervously when a conversation suddenly dropped?

Nervous smiling or giggling is often a way people fill the awkward silence they feel in a social situation.

Or maybe you’ve struggled to hear what someone was saying to you but felt too timid to admit you didn’t hear what they said, so you just offered a nervous smile and light chuckle.

Psychology researchers have listed humor as one of the most mature defense mechanisms that people use when they are experiencing levels of anxiety that are unhealthy.

61 Of The Best Hobbies Of All Time For Men

January 26, 2022October 19, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Hey guys, are you setting aside time for your unique interests and hobbies?

When you were a kid, spending time making model airplanes, playing sports, or listening to music were no-brainers.

These days, as a busy parent and professional, you might feel pursuing a hobby is indulgent when you have so many other responsibilities.

But research shows that active leisure promotes the state of flow, helps you structure your time, fosters new social connections, helps you better cope with stress, and makes you a more interesting person.

Whether you’ve already explored hobby ideas for men, or you want to try something new, you’ll find plenty in our list to motivate you to take action.

50 Of The Most Interesting Hobbies To Try This Year

January 23, 2022October 4, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

When someone asks you what you do for fun, do you have any interesting hobbies to talk about?

If not, it’s well worth your time to pick up a cool hobby and commit regular time to it.

You may think you’re too busy for a leisure activity or that it’s indulgent to spend your time in a way that isn’t considered productive.

However, having a hobby isn’t just for fun and enjoyment.

There are many benefits to trying unique hobbies that can improve your life and career.

9 Bad Behaviors That Are Off-Putting To Everyone

January 2, 2022September 11, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Here’s a tough question for you.

Are you likable?

Do people find it easy, energizing, and refreshing to be around you?

People will unknowingly carry around bad behaviors — behaviors that hold them back from loving relationships, career growth, and simple life happiness.

They don’t realize they have infected themselves with negative behaviors that offend or even push people away.

Most of us do a few things to annoy people, especially in our close relationships. It’s impossible to be human and not drift into occasional bad moods, childish reactions, or selfishness.

But sometimes these behaviors become habitual. We adopt them as part of our daily interactions and personal operating systems.

33 Best Hobbies For Introverts And People Who Like To Be Alone

January 18, 2022August 15, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

man playing guitar, hobbies for introverts

You know what introverts do for fun (because you are one), and you know your brain needs fun in order to function as it should.

You also know you need to conserve energy, so hobbies for loners are your best bet for finding a creative way to get your head back in the game.

Welcome to 33 of the best hobbies for introverts! Read on to find a new favorite.

Keystone Habits: 9 Small Changes That Create Big Results

September 2, 2021August 8, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

If you could accomplish one big goal or create one new habit in the next year, what would it be?

What important aspirations do you have to improve your life, your career, or your health?

You may not realize it, but there are certain habits that may be unrelated to your goal that help ensure you succeed at reaching it.

These are called keystone habits, and they can be life-changing.

37 Fun Things To Do By Yourself

January 18, 2022August 2, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Do you ever feel compelled by social media and cultural pressures to be more social and outgoing?

Or do you take the time to find fun things to do alone?

Sometimes it appears the only way to be happy and fulfilled is to cram your schedule with social events and spend most of your waking hours with other people.

There’s no doubt that we need relationships for our mental and emotional health.

Having a strong social network strengthens our confidence, adds joy to our lives, improves cognitive ability, and even helps us live longer according to research.

But there are times when we need to step back from our busy social lives to recharge, especially for those of us who are introverts.

You may also find yourself in situations when friends aren’t available, and you have to spend some time alone. But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.