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7 Skills Of People Who Stay Relaxed Well Into Their 80s | Lianne Avila

7 Skills Of People Who Stay Relaxed Well Into Their 80s | Lianne Avila

Published by Jenni Sidey

Are you tired of feeling stressed out? It seems like there is always something going on, doesn’t it? It starts with getting the kids ready in the morning, and then traffic on the freeway. Next thing you know, you’re at work, and the day is filled with meetings, reports, and phone calls. Before you know it, the day is over. Where did the time go? Then, you’re left feeling like time is passing you by and that you’re missing out. If you feel this way, you aren’t alone. More and more people are reporting an increase in stress — seriously, it’s being called a ‘crisis of connection.’ The good news, however, is that you can take back your life and finally get the stress relief you so desperately need by picking up a few skills that will help you be more relaxed today, and well into your 80s. People who are incredibly relaxed well into their retirement years usually picked up these skills:  1. They really and truly uplug We live in an electronic age, …

11 Brilliant Ways Highly Intelligent Women Stop Being Nice As They Get Older

11 Brilliant Ways Highly Intelligent Women Stop Being Nice As They Get Older

Published by Jenni Sidey

As women get older, there’s often a change that happens in how they deal with life and the people they encounter. It makes sense considering a woman’s social value tends to diminish with age. When women reach a certain point of adulthood, they tend to be less represented within the media, and maybe that explains why the older a woman gets, the less she cares about trying to be “nice” to people. It doesn’t mean they become rude and standoffish, but that they start living life for themselves rather than trying to appease anyone else. The brilliant ways highly intelligent women stop being “nice” as they get older revolve around no longer feeling interested in trying to smooth things over for anyone else while ignoring their own needs. It’s them becoming way more honest about what works for them, and the things that don’t are instantly shown the door. Here are 11 brilliant ways highly intelligent women stop being ‘nice’ as they get older 1. They stop over-explaining Raushan_films | Shutterstock As they age, highly …

Generational Differences Of What It Means To Be Cool

Generational Differences Of What It Means To Be Cool

Published by Jenni Sidey

Ah, the never-ending battle between generations. Who’s cooler? Well, it would honestly depend on which member of each one you ask. After all, everyone has had moments in life where they themselves felt cool, but there seem to be key differences in how each generation defines what it means to be cool. In pop culture, there are certain signs that universally signal a person is cool: wearing sunglasses, having tons of friends, being exceptionally talented, and simply having a charismatic reputation. There was even a study conducted that detailed coolness as 6 distinct traits: being more extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous. So how does each generation apply the label cool to themselves? Gen Z, millennials, Gen X & boomers have completely different ideas of what it means to be ‘cool.’ Boomers  Starting out with the Baby Boomers, being cool for them often means rebelling against the status quo. While raised in rather strict households, this generation was brought up during the tumultuous ’60s and the free-love hippie culture. Their idea of cool is …

10 Valid Reasons Younger Generations Hate AI Way More Than Boomers & Gen X

10 Valid Reasons Younger Generations Hate AI Way More Than Boomers & Gen X

Published by Jenni Sidey

New technology is exciting and fun… for some people. According to a recent survey, most Gen Zers’ initial feelings of hope and excitement about AI tools are quickly being replaced by anxiety and anger as they’ve tried them and observed how they are used in the real world. These young people are regularly mocked and dismissed by boomers and Gen X, but it’s hard to deny that there are many valid reasons younger generations hate AI way more than older people do. We all might want to give their thoughts some careful consideration. Here are 10 valid reasons younger generations hate AI way more than boomers and Gen X 1. They’re already worried about the impact on climate change Perfect Wave | Shutterstock.com According to a 2021 study, more than 60% of Gen Zers describe themselves as very worried about climate change, with half stating that it causes them increased anxiety. Not only are they worried, but this anxiety also tends to influence their climate change advocacy, meaning young people are more likely to engage in protests in …

You Can Tell How Lucky Someone Is By What They Do With Their Dirty Clothes At The End Of The Day

You Can Tell How Lucky Someone Is By What They Do With Their Dirty Clothes At The End Of The Day

Published by Jenni Sidey

Most people don’t really think twice when flinging off their work clothes after a particularly long day. They may throw them in the hamper or just toss them in the pile that’s sitting in the corner of their room.  But according to experts and feng shui practitioners, the routine of what you do with your dirty clothes can actually impact your luck. The fact is, your environment and how you treat it has an impact on your life. That includes being open to good things like luck and fortune. You can tell how lucky someone is by how they handle their dirty clothes at the end of the day. Any feng shui practitioner will tell you that leaving piles of worn clothes on chairs or in the corner of your bedroom, even if you have plans to wear them the next day or sometime later that week, is a bad move. It’s because clutter creates stagnant chi, and preventing the energy from flowing will have the same effect on your luck.  Damian Lugowski | Shutterstock …

People Born Between 1991 And 1995 Have A Special Mission From The Universe, According To An Astrologer

People Born Between 1991 And 1995 Have A Special Mission From The Universe, According To An Astrologer

Published by Jenni Sidey

Realizing your life’s purpose is not as easy as people make it out to be. While astrology can help you figure out what your passions are or the career best suited for you, the year you were born might say more about your life’s mission than your birth month ever could.  Between 1991 and 1995, a rare Neptune-Uranus conjunction occurred, and people born in that window have a special calling from the Universe.  According to astrologer Kelsey Crookshanks, early nineties babies are now being called to step up to the plate. From your choice of career to the people you surround yourself with, you’re the center of attention in every room you step into, and that carries weight and responsibility.  People born between 1991 and 1995 have a special mission from the Universe, according to astrologer Kelsey Crookshanks. Prostock-studio | Shutterstock Stepping into who you’re meant to be is already difficult enough. We’re all struggling to assert our individuality while simultaneously feeling unsure and insecure about who we are and what we want out of …

Kind People Who Lack Friends In Midlife Usually Learned 10 Hard Lessons Pretty Early On

Kind People Who Lack Friends In Midlife Usually Learned 10 Hard Lessons Pretty Early On

Published by Jenni Sidey

Not only are friendships necessary for good health and well-being, they also guide us through life. And while we’d like to think that we’ll have these strong friendships in our lives forever, only around 17% of people manage to keep the same best friend for over 30 years. But when people don’t have this support system, it’s not because they’re bad people. In fact, it might have more to do with how kind and agreeable they are. Kind people who lack friends in midlife usually learned some hard lessons pretty early on, and that’s affected the kinds of people they keep around them at this stage in life. Whether it’s the fact that boundaries are necessary or that trust should never be given freely, these individuals have likely come to terms with their empty social life. Kind people who lack friends in midlife usually learned 10 hard lessons pretty early on 1. Boundaries are a need, not a want GaudiLab | Shutterstock Most people are terrified of boundaries, whether it’s with their friends or partner. …

10 Things High IQ People Pretend Not To Understand, Even Though They Absolutely Do

10 Things High IQ People Pretend Not To Understand, Even Though They Absolutely Do

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Someone with a high IQ doesn’t always need to prove they are intelligent. They probably are smart enough to understand it internally. Someone who works to be perceived as smart might not actually know what they are talking about. They may use big words or try to show off their knowledge to prove their intelligence without knowing the depth behind what they are saying. However, genuinely intelligent people will probably be able to see through someone who pretends to be smarter than they are. High-IQ people don’t always rub their intelligence in other people’s faces. Sometimes, they can even pretend not to understand what is happening for a variety of reasons. Here are 10 things high IQ people pretend not to understand, even though they absolutely do 1. Cliché advice  High-IQ people usually learn to understand the world critically. They make their own decisions based on information they have learned. This can sometimes help people with high IQs go through life in an individualistic way. They may use their knowledge to guide them rather than …

7 Signs Someone Lacks Self-Awareness, According To A Psychologist

7 Signs Someone Lacks Self-Awareness, According To A Psychologist

Published by Jenni Sidey

In every area of life, from business to dating, the ability to assess someone’s level of self-awareness is crucial. Without self-awareness, it’s unlikely a person will have much emotional maturity.  And the dangers of getting involved with someone who lacks emotional maturity should be obvious enough. If you want to develop an eye for spotting low self-awareness, train yourself to look for these seven signs. Here are 7 signs someone lacks self-awareness: 1. They don’t admit mistakes Krakenimages.com | Shutterstock The unwillingness to admit mistakes is often a sign of deep insecurity. When someone can’t acknowledge even small mistakes, it suggests that they feel tremendous fear and inadequacy. Unfortunately, the same fear of external inspection also makes them afraid of self-reflection. It’s hard to be self-aware if you’re unwilling to be vulnerable. On the other hand, the willingness to admit to mistakes suggests mental toughness and emotional maturity. It suggests that you have the insight to understand that while mistakes are part of us, they don’t define us. Psychologist Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Ed.D., explained, “The reality is …

11 Phrases People With Zero Street Smarts Say Often

11 Phrases People With Zero Street Smarts Say Often

Published by Jenni Sidey

We all know someone who is incredibly book smart, maybe even someone with a doctorate, who has absolutely zero street smarts. They often can’t change a tire or even figure out how to order food on their phones. But they do seem to say the same things over and over again.  The specific phrases people with zero street smarts can’t seem to stop saying: 1. ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ Krakenimages | Shutterstock People with zero street smarts can’t seem to stop themselves from saying, “What’s the worst that could happen?” Often, they have no idea how bad the worst thing can be. They believe that the world is inherently fair and that other people are guided through the world by a strong moral compass. People with zero street smarts underestimate how often things can go wrong. Their inability to consider worst case scenarios means they don’t put any contingency plans in place. According to the Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence, having street smarts means people have common sense, plain and simple. Someone with an …