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9 Things You Need to Do to Find Yourself + quote of the day

Hello our mad but glorious followers! Summer is the best time for self-improvement. Most probably, you’ve a lot of free time, which you may devote to something useful & good for yourself. You might start reading a new book, watching films in a foreign kanguage, go in for sports etcetera. But one of the most useful & important thing that you can do for yourself is to “find yourself”. We think that we know everything about ourselves, but indeed we don’t know for sure what we really like & dislike.

Until you don’t know who you’re are, you’ll always follow popular fashion trends, do things which other people consider to be appropriate. Knowing yourself will allow you to live your life to the fullest and not always listening to someone’s “advice”.

1. Make a list of everything you Like & Dislike, you Value & Don’t value, How you want to spend your time & How you don’t want. Try to make lists as long as possible. It’ll help you to understand clearer who you’re indeed. What’s more, be honest and don’t deceive yourself. Once in a while you may adjust your lists.

2. Evaluate physical things around you. Look around your room or your work space. What things do you have and why you keep them? It may be your beaty bag with make up stuff, books, clothes ot something else. Remember, everything that surrounds you, definds you in some way.

3. Ask yourself “What bother me about others?”. Because usually what bothers us about others, actually bothers us about ourselves. Especially when you can’t come to terms with that thing yourself.

4. Ask yourself “What I love about others?” too. What you admire in other people is what you’re capable of, what you desire to have in yourself and even maybe what you’re already. The best way to become better is to seek what you genuinely like about other people. Not what you’re jealous of but what you genuinely admire and love.

5. Ask yourself “What would I do if money wasn’t necessary to survive?”. A huge amount of things we do to make money now or in future. Perhaps, you learn something to get a job in future and to make money or you help somebody ‘cause he or she will help you with work and money. Think about it & try to find out things which you do for yourself, not for money. And if you don’t have such unfortunately, you’re to find them.

6. Think who you’re behind closed doors. When we’re in society we wear a kinda of mask to hide our disadvantages and to be a better person than we’re actually. We don’t show people what we’re really interested in, what annoys us as we think they will judge us for our real personality. Recollect, what you do when nobody is at home and it’s real you, not your mask. I’m sure real you differs from you surrounded by people. :)

7. Make one more list about things you think you’re actually interested in. Not what your parents want you to be interested in or not what your friends like. Think about your own preferences. Maybe, you always wanted to attend yoga classes, or to read book about psychics, or even to write your own book. Finding new hobbies will help you to seek new talantes and new talantes will open new you. :)

8. Find out what you look for in people. It’ll tell you what you want to have in yourself and what you feel lack of.

9. Plan what you’d do if you knew that you have only a fixed amount of time. Actually, we all have fixed amount of time. Nobody is immortal, but what if you know that you have only five days? Five weeks? Five months? Five years? What would you devote your time to? Think about it carefully and find your real goals & dream!

We hope that this article will help you to “find yourself”. Summer is a perfect time to try something new that you’ve never done before. Don’t waste your time and work for it! Lots of love! ♥

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QUOTE OF THE DAY: Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.

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7 Methods How to Keep Calm

Hello, our mad but glorious followers! Once in a while we can be stressed & nervous. Anything in your life can be a cause of stress: work, finals at school, very long line or argument with relavites or friends. And we’re to say that stress is integral part of our life. By the way, there’s no person in the world who never been stressed, but there are people who can deal with this problem. What’s more, stress has a bad influence on your physical & mental health. That’s why, this time we decided to find out ways how to become less stressful & nervous. Let’s launch!

♦ Plan ahead. If you know approximately what to do when one or another situation happens, you’ll be less stressed ‘cause you have a little plan in your head and this realy simlifies your life.

♦ Focus on breathing. When you start realizing that you’re anxious and stressed, launch to focus on breathing. I’ve practised this and not once when I was nervous about exam or meeting with important person. And I want to say you it really works.

♦ Exercise daily. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorfins. Even 30-40 min. of exercising is enough to increase your mood.

♦ Avoid asking “What if?”. Stop worring so much what will be in the end, what if I fail, etc. The more you contemplate about final result, the more you feel nervous and unconvenient.

♦ Focus on the positives. Keep a list of positive things, you may write down these things or just keep them in your head. When you feel devastated you may look through this list and your spirits will boost and it’ll remind you of things which you have to be grateful for.

♦ Reject negative self-talk. Don’t bad-mouth and offend yourself. This’s very good when you understand and see good and evil traits of your character, but don’t be very strict. 

♦ Forgive. Nobody is perfect. Always remember this. What’s more, you’re not perfect as well. All we’re regular human beings with our own human feelings and emotions. That’s why don’t blame others and don’t hold a grudge. When you forgive, you become free and happy.

And don’t worry too much about tomorrow. Live in the present and solve problems one at a time. 

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7 Advice How to Become a Morning Person

Good evening our mad but glorious followers! We decided to devote this very article to morning, and “How to be a morning person” in particular. How many times you’ve tried to make yourself waking up at 6a.m., you’ve setted your alarm clock to heavy metal or even left your alarm in another room. You think you’ve done all possible methods how to wake up early and how to become an early bird, but nothing works unfortunately. So, this time we’ll learn you how to get up much more earlier & easilier :)

At first, we feel like telling you why you should wake up earlier. Because if you want to have new habit, you’ve to know why it’s so healthy & useful. People who wake up early tend to be more optimistic and productive during the day. Most likely you’ll be healthier and even less stressed. 

♦ Keep all electonics out. Put your phone, notebook and other things much more futher from you sleeping place and turn on AirMode on your electronics, this tip will save you from dangerous eradiation. What’s more, don’t use phone 45-60 minutes before sleep.

♦ Choose the most comfortable postion. Doctors say that position on back is better than others for your health & back. Anyway sleeping on sides also isn’t dangerous. Choose what’s better for you. 

♦ Before sleeping we advise you to read a book or to write down something into your journal. You may write following things which will “clean” your mind: 

1. 3 things which you’re grateful for

2. 3 amazing things which happenned today

3. how you could have made today better

Also you can practise meditation in the evening right before bed. Or to listen to calm music and/or nature sounds.

♦ We’ve not very good news for you but you’ve to wake up at the same time every single day, including weekends (sorry!). If you wake up at 7a.m. every day, then your body will accusom to it & in 1 month you’ll see result that it’s no more difficult for you to get up early.

♦ Start slowly. For instance, if you feel like waking up at 7a.m. but you’re not able to wake up until 9a.m. in this case don’t set alarm clock at this time at once. At first set alarm at 8.30, then 8.15, etc. 

♦ Set some happy sounds. When you only wake up it’d be better you listen to pleasant sounds, not to very loud heavy metal. It’s not good idea at all.

♦ Don’t lounge. Make some movements: jumping jacks or something else. And then some, don’t forget to make your own morning routine. For ex.: write down in journal things, which you’re grateful for; do exercises; practise meditation; shower and of course don’t skip breakfast. I’m sure, good morning routine will boost your spiirits and make your morning more pleasant and happy.

We hope now it’ll be easier for you to wake up earlier and happier. Personally, I try to get up at 8 a.m. and follow my morning routine even during summer vacations ‘cause if you want to have a habit to wake up early, you’ve to do this permanently! Have sweet dreams. And remember “An early bird cathes the worm”.  Lots of love ♥

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Big things often have small beginning

Good evening our mad but glorious followers! I full of inspiration & that’s why now I’m ready to share this with you. I feel like telling you about something really important. Very often we tell ourselves “Okay, I’ll start on Monday” or “I’ll start from 1st of June” or “I’ll begin doing something from 1st of January”. But in fact you just procrastinate and waste your valuable time. I think there’s no better time to start than now. Yeah, really, not from 1st of June or January. You can and have to start now, don’t wait, just do. And now I want to give you some advice how you can start changing your life right now:

• Get up early. I don’t want to say that you have to wake up at 6 a.m. (But it’s an appropriate time). Anyway you can get up from 6 - 9 a.m. To my oint of view, it’s the best time to start your day. If you’re a night owl, it’ll be a bit difficult but then you’ll accustom to this. There’s a saying: An early bird cathes the worm. So, bear in mind this :)

• Practise meditation. While meditation you “clean” your mind & become more emotionally stable, optimistic & conventional. All you’ve to do is concentrate on your breath and try not to think (It may sound easy but actually it’s rather hard). I think it worst trying!

• Start to eat healthy. We’ve already made articles about healthy way of life and we insist on starting eat healthy. It helps your digestion system, your skin will “glow”, your hair will grow faster and so many others pros.

• Doing exercises. Workouts boost your spirits, you feel yourself energetic, full of energy & encouragement. And then some, sport can help your health and well-being. Begin exercising moderately. At first it may be a bit difficult but then workout will be gratifing and pleasant part of the day.

• Clean up your room/work space/flat. Don’t hesitate and throw away all unuseful stuff. When you you do it, new pleasant things will come to your life. Find 5-15 minutes to tidy up your space. Even more, your weekends will be more free of cleaning.

• Sort out you social life. Break off relationships  which you feel pull you backwards or make you depressed. Again, don’t be afraid of doing this. As soon as you break off useless relationships, new people will come into your life.:)

• Start writing down your plans, dreams & goals. When you see them on the paper, they will become more achievable and realistic.

• Get out of your comfort zone. This tip is very important nowadays. A lot of time we spend doing usual things which often don’t require any efforts. We feel very convenient in our comfort zone and usually we don’t develop us, and this is a big problem. But then when you get of your comfort zone, you’ll see how world is bright, versatile & interesting. Just try! 

• Try to live differently. Even small changes in your route to work/school, changes in your everyday routine or something else can lead you to new full of interesting things life. Let your life surprise you & enjoy it!

And there were some ways how you can start changing your life. Don’t begin doing all these things at once. Make little steps, don’t rush!

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20 movies that will make your day better [Part 2]

• Movie which is directed by Damien O'Donnell called "Inside I'm dancing". The heroes of the film are people in wheelchairs. But they have more optimism than most healthy people. Bound cerebral palsy, guys don't lose heart & try to live in this world full: be happy, to do silly things, to protect the weak, to dance a& joke.

• The next movie is "Život je čudo" (directed by Emir Kusturica). They say that in order to understand Kusturica, you need knowledge of the Balkan flavor, awareness of the realities & special sense of humor. But we think that it's enough to have just the interest & not too serious attitude to life, then this film is perceived as sincere, truly a fairy tale, it tells about difficult things. The tale of this miracle.

• Film number thirteen in our list is "Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain" (directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet). Dreamer Amelie finds a hiding place in her bath room with old toys & lights up the idea to return the "treasure" to the rightful owner. This act of kindness change the girl's life, & she starts to interfere with the lives of other people in unexpected ways. The film turned our life too, but without the delightful composer Yan Tiersen music is impossible to imagine Paris.

• Movie "Patch Adams" is directed by Tom Shadyac. Once in the clinic for the mentally ill with a diagnosis of major depression, Robin Williams character unexpectedly finds the meaning of life on helping others. He makes an incredible discovery: it turns out, the best medicine for all diseases is the laughter & the patient is the most important non-indifference, because kindness & love for life really can work wonders.

• The next film is "Marley & Me" (directed by David Frankel). A young journalist & his wife moved to another city for a new job. They have big plans: buying a house, children ... But first, they buy a dog. Who would have thought that she will be the main challenge in their lives. And yet - the main teacher & a measure of value in the relationship. "The dog is still poor or you are rich, educated or illiterate, clever or slowpoke. Give her your heart & she will answer you the same". 

• Movie "Chocolat" is directed by Lasse Hallström. One winter day in a quiet French town has appeared a young woman named Vian. A little later she opens an unusual chocolate shop, offering visitors to experience a new pleasure. With Vian in town comes the magic to help people get rid of the burden, free of the shackles & learn to enjoy life. But one day a miracle will touch Vian... • The next movie is "Julie & Julia" which is directed by Nora Ephron. The film's based on a true story about a girl, Julie, who decided to prepare 524 dishes according to the recipes of the famous Julia Child. For doing this it was necessary for 365 days. The whole process is the main character colorfully describes in a blog. Watch a movie, feel the smell of delicious food & rediscovering the taste for life.

• Movie number eighteen in our list is "Stardust" (directed by Matthew Vaughn). Sometimes every adult wants to behind him with morals & philosophy, & simply told him fascinating tale with bright taste of magic, beautiful characters, fantastic story. This is the story of Tristan, rashly promised to bring the most beautiful village girl fell from the sky a star & he got into the magical world.

• The next movie is "Mousehunt" which is directed by Gore Verbinski. Brothers Lars and Ernie Shmunts don't attach much importance they inherited an old dilapidated mansion until they discover that their dilapidated estate is worth millions. But there is one problem: in order to sell the house, the brothers should get rid of his only and obstinate inhabitant - a small, but very tenacious mouse. A great film for those moments when you feel sad, cold and lonely.

And the last but not the least movie in our list is "Moonrise Kingdom" which is directed by Wes Anderson. After the mysterious disappearance of the boy from Boy Scout camp & closed girl from troubled families principled sheriff puts all ears. 

Spend a good time watching these movies! ♥

source: http://www.adme.ru/tvorchestvo-kino/20-dobryh-filmov-ot-kotoryh-stanovitsya-svetlo-na-dushe-777910/

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20 movies that will make your day better [Part 1]

How are you our mad but glorious followers? I hope that you're in a good mood, but if you are not I made a little surprise for you :) There is a list of movies that will make you feel yourself better. Let's go!

• The first film from this list called "La vita è bella" directed by Roberto Benigni. Surprisingly, the picture of the horrors of war can be incredibly good. It tells about father who could give to his son nice childhood even in time of war. He made a terrible reality in the game. Sometimes life is terrible, evil & not fair, but still infinitely beautiful.

• The next one is 'Forrest Gump' directed by Robert Zemeckis. It's a worldwide phenomenon that even now, 20 years later, would be desirable to revise again and again. Despite the fact that you know every word by heart, you'll discover something new with each viewing. Apparently, this is a real movie - it's simple, clear & brilliant.

• The third movie is "Barfuss" (directed by Til Shweiger). Cleaner in a psychiatric hospital, Nick at the last second saves from suicide girl Laila, & then his life changed abruptly. Funny, touching, light film with unbanal plot will appeal to everyone & remind that the most important thing in life is still simple: just to be close to a loved one, eat ice cream, travel & enjoy every day.

• "Temple Grandin" (directed by Mick Jackson) is a biographical drama. It tells the story about autistic woman who managed to achieve considerable success in science. She managed to change the attitude of the world towards autistic & prove that man's capable of anything, if you don't give up. Great film about strong personality will not leave anyone indifferent.

• The fifth movie which is called "Love actually" directed by Richard Curtis. Love is an unforgettable & unattainable, causing regret & ecstatic, unexpected & unwelcome, uncomfortable & inexplicable, inelegant & unequal. Love truly reigns all around. From the Prime Minister, immediately fell in love with the employee of his administration, to the writer, who fled to the south of France, to glue a broken heart...

• The next film is "Intouchables" (directed by Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano). Director and actor of the film managed to create a life-affirming, witty, funny & charming picture. And the proportions are not overdone - a mix of drama & comedy in the history of two dissimilar friends turned out almost perfect.

• Number seven in this list is "The Truman show" movie which is directed by Peter Weir. Imagine you suddenly begin to realize that everything around you is the scenery, & people are actors pretending to be who they seem to you. Your whole world is a great TV series, where you play the main role, without even knowing it. Will you be able to leave all for the sake of freedom & learn whether then to trust people? In this instructive film without moralizing Jim Carrey has played one of the best dramatic roles in his career. • The next movie is "Les Choristes" (directed by Christophe Barratier). The plot of this film can not be called original: music teacher enters the boarding school for troubled teens & trying to get through to his players. But in the film perfectly played up the idea that humanity can move mountains, and love make the heart sing. We should also mention a terrific musical score pictures - vivid & bright.

• The ninth film is "Penelope" which is directed by Mark Palansky. In a world where we all used to judge by appearances, it is not easy to survive a man, not like the others. It happened to find Penelope - a girl, on which gravitate old family curse. Instead her nose pig nose. It'll disappear only when the people of her circle of love Penelope. Of course, this is a fairy tale, a light story that teaches a simple old truth - in any situation is to remain.

• The movie "Groundhog Day" is directed by Harold Ramis. During the filming of the picture, Bill Murray has received industrial injury: he was bitten twice by marmot. But it didn't prevent him from playing all the changes in the hero, forced again & again to experience the same day. The film is fun and easy on the importance of every moment of life, every decision, every act committed.

To be continued... ✨

source: http://www.adme.ru/tvorchestvo-kino/20-dobryh-filmov-ot-kotoryh-stanovitsya-svetlo-na-dushe-777910/

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"Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything" - Muhammad Ali

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Friends come & go like waves of the ocean... But the true ones stick, like an octopus on your face :)

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Eat less from a box and more from the Earth ♥

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I like it when you smile. But I LOVE it when I'm the reason

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20 Habits of Unsuccessful & Successful People

Hello our mad but glorious followers! How’re things? We’ve a question for you “Do you consider yourself to be successful or unsuccessful?” If you don’t know for sure, read this list:

Habits of unsuccessful person: 

1. Think they know it all.

2. Try to bring others down.

3. Stop learning.

4. Think, say and do negative things.

5. Blame others.

6. Talk more that listen.

7. Have a sense of entitlement.

8. Hold a grudge.

9. Always angry on others.

10. Don’t know what they want to be.

11. Secretly hop other fail.

12. Take the easy way out.

13. Never set goals.

14. Get distracted everyday.

15. Criticize.

16. Waste their time.

17. Horde information & data.

18. Give up easily.

19. Fear change.

20. Act before they think.

Unsuccessful people say: “I think I might”, “I want to”, “I wish I could”, “I don’t know how”, “I can’t”, “I won’t”.

Habits of successful person:

1. Track progress.

2. Learn from mistakes.

3. Spend time with right people.

4. Maintain proper balance in life.

5. Write down goals & targets.

6. Think long term.

7. Compliment others (sincerely!).

8. Make to-do list.

9. Knows purpose & mission.

10. Want others to succeed.

11. Accept responsibility for their failure.

12.Have burning desire.

13. Work with passion and commitment.

14. Learn, improve & read everyday.

15. Take risks.

16. Handle problems well.

17. Share information and data.

18. Exude joy.

19. Forgive others.

20. Embrace change.

Successful people say: “I might”, “I think I can”, “I can”, “I am”, “I did”.

And now we hope you see difference between successful people and their opposites. Since that mometh you can start changing yourself or continue developing yourself. Good luck & be successful! ♥

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How to relax & 10 things that make you happy

Hello our mad but glorious followers! As you know we all need to relax from time to time not only because we're sick & tired, but also because it make us happier. Today I want to give you 10 advices how to relax. 1. Drink tea, coffee or milk with your friends or alone. So you can enjoy a great company or be alone with your thoughts and understand yourself. 2. Enjoy the masterpieces of the cinema. It'll give you a lot of positive emotion & good mood. 3. Cook something tasty. You can do it alone, with your friends or family. It'll not only make you closer but also it's nice to eat something delicious by yourself :) 4. Roll yourself in a rug & read interesting book. If you want to forget about your problems for a few hours it's a perfect way to relax. 5. Observe nature & enjoy the scenery at any time of the day. You can go for a walk or even travel by bus through the city. Turn your attention to the birds singing, the sun's rays that illuminate the streets, people & their pets. Watch the world and nature, which surrounds you. It's an amazing way to relax & have a good time. 6. Sleep in a room flooded with sunlight. Also you can open your window & extend the curtains. Remember that sun brings beautiful dreams. 7. Take a hot bath or have a shower. As you know water has many positive properties, so it's one more method. 8. Do something you like. Everything you want! Play the guitar, write poems, read books, watch your favourite movie, make a present for someone by yourself... Something that you like can make you happier & relaxed. 9. Write something in your diary. It can be your thoughts or quotes that you liked, draw funny pictures & make a to-do list. As you remember we have already given you some advices about diary . So try to relax in such a way. 10. Read the poem. Poetry is always wonderful way to relax, so you can enjoy it in different time & season. Also try to write a poem. You shouldn't be a genius to make yourself relaxed & happy. You can create your own way to have a good time & relax at the same time, guys! And it'll be interesting to read it. Write down them below :) Hope these advices will help you. Have a great day, sweeties ♥

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You don’t inspire others by being perfect. You inspire them by how you deal with your imperfections.

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13 Reasons Why You aren’t as Successful as You Should Be

Our mad but glorious followers! We go on making reserches about success, goals and dreams. And now we’ll tell you 13 reasons why you’re not as successful as you probably want to be:

1. Laziness. In some way all people are lazy, but some of them can deal with it and others can’t, there’s a main difference between successful people and not. Admit that fact, but don’t consider other successful people to be LUCKY, all successful people are very hard-working and persistence. Remember it!

2. Entitlement. Only a few people in the world are really lucky, other (icluded you and me) have to work hard to reach our goals.

3. Fear. You’re afraid of failures, opinions of your friend and relatives. Stop thinking about fear and others, start working. It’s not easy, but who told  that you can achieve a success easily?

4. Negativity. You may be afraid of people who will criticize and judge you but really successful people aren’t scared of such things, they can overcome it all!

5. Stop thinking. Maybe you analyze everything too much. You think what will happen when you will do this or that, or what people will say BUT you’ve to stop thinking and START working.

6. No goals. Perhaps you don’t have any clear plans or goals and think that everything that you dream about one day will come true somehow BUT it’s impossible, YOU have to work!

7. They. You always think “They’ll judge me”, “They won’t understand me” etc. But there’s no they. There’s only you, your goals and people who support you. Other people have no impact on your targets and life.

8. No “X” Factor. Don’t think that other people can do it only because they’ve talent. We’re all the same, develop your skills, be patient and then other people will say about you “Wow, (s)he’s so talanted”. 

9. Waste time. Probably you just like to do nothing and waste your valuable time. But how you can achieve goals if you are a time-waster? You can’t. So, start working NOW!

10.Socal media. You probably spend way too much time updating feed in Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You may spend 50% of your time in the Net. It’s sad but true. That’s why you have to work and stop being addicted to the phone and internet.

11. Think small. You don’t have long-term goals and this can be a problem ‘cause with small goals you don’t know for sure what you want in your life therefore most likely you won’t achieve big goals.

12. Don’t want it. Actually you don’t want to be successful. Maybe because of fears, stereotypes or anything else. You’ve to find reasons why you want to be successful and overpersuade you mind.

13. Don’t believe. You don’t believe in yourself, your force, your knowledge etc. But actually you can do it. There’s a huge amount of stories about people who maybe had less money than you have, who we brought up in an average family BUT now they’re very successful and rich. The secret is that they believ in themselves and their dreams. If you want something very much, go ahead!

We reckon that all dreams and goals are achievable. So, don’t wish for it, work for it! Have sweetdreams and in the morning be ready for work!

-xoxo