All posts tagged: Mistakes

Seven Post-Divorce Dating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Seven Post-Divorce Dating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Dating after divorce can be both scary and exciting. Opening yourself up again after you’ve gone through a painful divorce takes courage and resilience. Many people feel like they revert to an earlier age when they date after divorce. If you’re in your 50s but got married 30 years ago, your body may be 50, but emotionally you may feel you’re in your 20s again. And if it’s been a few decades since you were single, the dating landscape will look very different! One of the first decisions to make is what kind of dating you want to do. Are you interested in casual sex or a long-term relationship? Do you want to be monogamous, or are you open to dating several people at once? As a therapist who has worked with hundreds of people navigating divorce, I’ve seen some successful post-divorce dating stories and a few disastrous outcomes. The seven biggest mistakes I see people make when they are looking for a new, longer-term relationship are: 1. Repeating old patterns If you date someone …

Harry and Meghan ‘worried’ as mistakes have ’caused damage’ | Royal | News

Harry and Meghan ‘worried’ as mistakes have ’caused damage’ | Royal | News

Harry and Meghan are concerned that uprooting their life and moving to the US might have been a mistake, according to a source. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently moved back to the UK, along with their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. However, the royal couple have been left shocked at the reception they have received since moving back, according to a report. It was only this week that a letter clarifying Harry and Meghan’s statuses was sent out on behalf of the king to the couple’s team, Government departments, military officials, and Lord Lieutenants. A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said that they were “surprised” by the statement. A purported insider told Heat that Harry and Meghan have got “the distinct impression that they aren’t wanted here”. They added: “Harry is increasingly concerned about where he and Meghan fit into the royal picture. They’re beginning to realise that their past indiscretions may have caused lasting damage, and they’re worried they may have left it too late to put things …

I wired my home network once, and these are the 5 mistakes I wouldn’t repeat

I wired my home network once, and these are the 5 mistakes I wouldn’t repeat

When we built our ranch in northern Indiana, I wired the basement myself and ran Cat6 to every drop I could reach. I even crimped my own cables off a 1,000-foot spool to skip the cost of pre-made runs. The network works. Every port hits gigabit, the access points cover the whole house, and I’d take on the project again tomorrow. But wiring a house teaches you things you only learn once you live with the result. A few choices from that week still nag at me, and a couple of them cost real time to fix after the drywall closed. These are the five I’d handle differently starting over. Mistake 1: I ran one cable where I should have run two One drop per location left me no room to grow While the walls are open, a second cable to each spot is almost free. The only cost is a little more off the spool and a few extra minutes per run. I pulled single drops to most locations, figuring one gigabit link was …

3 crucial mistakes which will kill your planning application

3 crucial mistakes which will kill your planning application

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Planning on updating your home in the coming months? Embarking on a home renovation, extension, or self-build project is an exciting milestone… but navigating the ins and outs can be overwhelming to say the very least. Especially when you consider how many thousands of householder planning applications are delayed or outright refused. Not because the project is impossible, but because preventable errors were made during the initial application stage, highlights Simon Rix, professional planning consultant, and founder of Planix.uk, who specialise in advising people for small- to medium-sized projects. Simon Rix, professional planning consultant and founder of Planix.uk – which specialises in advising people for small to medium-sized projects, gives three tips to get your project approved. “I get a lot of people who …

The 5 Life Mistakes I Truly Regret Most At 70 Years Old

The 5 Life Mistakes I Truly Regret Most At 70 Years Old

I spent nearly five decades building a career across three regions of the world. The first half of my professional life was in India, where I learned the value of hard work and perseverance. A brief chapter in the Middle East exposed me to a truly international work environment and broadened my perspective. The latter half of my career unfolded in the United States, where I continued to grow professionally and eventually retired after more than 45 years in the workforce. I am grateful for the opportunities, friendships, and experiences my career provided. I do not regret working hard. But now, at 70 years old, a deeper question has arisen: Did I work harder than necessary, at the expense of other important aspects of life? With the benefit of hindsight, I would like to share a few observations. At 70, these are the life mistakes I regret making most: 1. Prioritizing a bigger paycheck over flexibility At some point in a successful career, responsibilities grow, income rises, and opportunities seem endless. This is also when …

I’m a nutritionist and these are the biggest diet mistakes women make during menopause

I’m a nutritionist and these are the biggest diet mistakes women make during menopause

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you may be struggling with losing weight or even simply maintaining your weight right now. Despite the fact your eating habits have remained the same, you might have noticed that you’re suddenly carrying additional weight in your midsection, whether because you’re bloated or because of prominent belly fat.  You can’t be blamed for thinking you need to start eating less and restricting calories – that’s a common and intuitive reaction. But you should know that if you’re a woman in midlife, your body no longer registers cutting back food as a way to lose weight. So what should we be doing to maintain or lose weight during menopause and what are the pitfalls of the calorie-cutting approach? After personally navigating the challenges of menopause herself and finding that available solutions were falling short, nutritional and wellness coach Rosana Parra began her own research and started sharing her findings with her 356k followers on Instagram.  This work culminated in her writing a book about the subject; here she discusses what she …

England’s Root frustrated by ‘stupid mistakes’ after Carse nightclub incident

England’s Root frustrated by ‘stupid mistakes’ after Carse nightclub incident

Aug 25 : England captain Joe Root said he was “hacked off” and disappointed after another incident involving a teammate at a nightclub, adding that the national team players are trying to build a culture they can be proud of. After videos on social media appeared to show England fast bowler Brydon Carse in handcuffs being spoken to by police officers, England’s Cricket Board (ECB) dropped the 31-year-old from the second test against Pakistan, which starts on Thursday. Carse is the latest England cricketer to be involved in a nightclub incident after Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, former captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, leading to accusations of a drinking culture amongst the players. “If I’m being brutally honest, I’m really hacked off. I’m really disappointed,” Root told reporters on Tuesday. “It’s not the isolated incident itself, it’s the fact that we continually keep making stupid mistakes away from the game and it’s detracting from what we’re doing on the field.” Root, who returned as England captain after Stokes retired from international cricket, said the players …

Men, You Might Be Guilty Of These Overlooked Bathroom Grooming Mistakes

Men, You Might Be Guilty Of These Overlooked Bathroom Grooming Mistakes

Harry’s Honestly, I had a very limited run of dating men, and the things I saw in that time are atrocious. Not to shame anyone, but a three-in-one body wash still sends shivers down my spine, let alone all the beard hair that remained in the sink after a shave. Admittedly, those are not crimes against humanity, but it’s safe to say there is simply not the same amount of advice out there for men as there is for women when it comes to grooming and beauty.  Naturally, men still care about these things. If your skincare routine isn’t quite having the impact you’re hoping for, you might be making these overlooked mistakes in the bathroom, according to Oliver Walker, the resident expert at grooming brand Harry’s. Not hanging your razor up It might sound simple, and goes back to what your parents will have told you as a kid: you need to take good care of your belongings. That includes your razor. “One of the biggest razor mistakes is simply where you leave it,” said …

5 speaker placement mistakes ruining your sound

5 speaker placement mistakes ruining your sound

Audiophiles are always searching for better sound quality, but you don’t need to upgrade your gear to enjoy a sharper listening experience. Optimizing the audio gear you already own is more important than discovering the products you’re planning to buy next. Acoustics and speaker placement are crucial elements of any great listening room — and they can be the hardest to master. I made a handful of speaker placement mistakes while building a Dolby Atmos home theater in my living room, and you can learn from these five pitfalls. Related I finally added Dolby Atmos to my home theater without drilling a single hole I can’t install surround sound speakers in my ceiling, but I found a better solution. The speakers are too close to your wall Speakers move air to create sound, and they need breathing room Credit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOf It’s tempting to place your speakers right up against the wall furthest away from your main listening position. Especially in tight rooms, you might think about putting your speakers further away to separate …