Productivity Tip #17 – Strive For Progress Not Perfection

bigstock 175209979 1

After all the personal development programs I’ve taken and books I’ve read, I’ve come to realize that productivity in life is about progress, not perfection. I wish I would have known this when I was young and let one failure – in almost any area of my life – take me back to the drawing …

Read more

Productivity Tip #16 – Learn To Practice Forgiveness

quote by valerie harper on forgiveness

Here is another unconventional, but really important, productivity tip. Practice forgiveness and do it often. It’s a great way to make yourself more productive in many different ways. You Can’t Be Fully Productive Without Forgiveness Shit happens. People do stupid things. You do stupid things! It’s never going to change. That’s why forgiveness is so …

Read more

17 Clear Signs that He’s Really Into You

Clear Signs that He's Really Into You
signs he is into you
© Photo by Marydel Mitch Flores, InspiringTips.com

Is he into you, or is he just playing around? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell whether a guy likes you or likes you back. You might even assign meaning to every word or action he does, hence making you overanalyze things. However, there are clear signs to know if he is indeed into you. See if the man you’re dating with or starting to date does these things for you: 

1. He compliments you a lot.
Do you often hear him say how awesome you look or how your dress looks perfect on you? If he’s quick to give you a lot of compliments, he’s most likely into you. However, know whether or not he’s being sincere with those compliments. Remember that while you want him to be physically attracted to you, if he doesn’t see how smart and special you are, then maybe, all he wants is a fling.

Read more

8 Tips on How to Stop Being Possessive in a Relationship

Tips on How to Stop Being Possessive in a Relationship
Does hugging tight show being possessive in relationship?
Photo by Gaelle Marcel

One of the pitfalls of any relationship is when one or both partners have the tendency to be possessive. Well, this behavior can be due to a variety of factors, ranging from individual insecurities to previously experienced traumas, or even due to innate character flaws that were not properly addressed. It can be difficult to handle a relationship when one tends to get easily jealous because when this starts to kick in, various aspects are touched –including respect, trust, confidence, and the motivation to continue as a couple.

But how do you stop being possessive when in a relationship? Here are some tips to help keep you in perspective:

Read more

6 Affirmations To Help You Overcome Procrastination

overcome procrastination affirmations

If you want any type of success in life, you have to be able to overcome procrastination. Despite what it seems like right now, procrastination takes a huge toll on your success and happiness. If there is something that you know you need to do, and you can’t stop procrastinating on it, these affirmations will …

Read more

Productivity Tip #14: Find Yourself At Least One Good Teammate

teammate productive

We can’t do everything on our own. That’s why outsourcing is such a good idea. But, sometimes we just need someone else to support us, encourage us, validate us, be there for us, help us get through tough times, and help us understand what we want and what we need to do. We need a …

Read more

How to Make a Relationship Work When You are Opposites

How to Make a Relationship Work When You are Opposites
opposite couple holding hands
Photo by Redd Angelo

According to a popular cliché, opposites attract. Sure, they do, because in terms of qualities these ends of the spectrum complement each other. But attraction is different from long-term bonding. You may be totally attracted to a person who’s the opposite of your qualities and attitudes and this person feels the same way too, but how long do you think will the attraction last?

Among the ways you can do to make your relationship work despite being polar opposites are:

Read more

Productivity Tip #13: Outsource When You Can And Should

outsourcing productive

Outsourcing is not just for businesses. You can outsource your house cleaning, shopping, meal planning, beauty tasks, and so much more. Outsourcing means getting other people to do your tasks for you, and it can help you be more productive in every area of your life. Can You Outsource? First, it’s important to note that …

Read more

12 Ways to Support Each Other in a Relationship

Ways to Support Each Other in a Relationship
support each other
Photo by Joanna Malinowska

How’s your partner doing? Do you always ask your boyfriend or girlfriend how his or her day went? Do you treat him or her to dinner when your partner is feeling stressed at work? Are you always there for him or her especially during dark days? 

Supporting each other is essential in a relationship. Your partner needs to know that he or she has a pillar of support especially when life gets really harder.  Here are some ways for you to show your support to each other:

Read more

Productivity Tip #12: Reward Yourself For Being So Productive

Do what feels like a reward to you.

Being productive is a reward in itself. You feel good about yourself at the end of the day when you have finished important tasks. But, sometimes a carrot at the end of the stick can help motivate you to push through some tasks that you really have no desire or motivation to do. And, sometimes …

Read more

16 Struggles Only Third Wheels Will Understand

Struggles Only Third Wheels Will Understand
third wheel struggles
© Photo by Jeraldyn F. Bagasin, InspiringTips.com

Do you often go out with your best friend and her bae and end up being the third wheel? Or, are you always told that you’re not going to be a third wheel but end up being one? You might have mastered the art of being the third wheel, but it can really be tough sometimes. These are some of the struggles that only certified  third wheels will understand:

Read more

6 Reasons Why Respect is Important in a Relationship

Reasons Why Respect is Important in a Relationship
respect relationship couple
Photo by Nathan Dumlao

Why do two people choose to be in a relationship with each other? Of course, the most logical answer would be that they are in love and would want to try how it is like to live together as one. But as you continue to face life this time as a couple did you ever thought about other things, aside from love, that have become very important in keeping your bond intact?

Well, a lot of people coming from different backgrounds have been saying that it’s not only loving that’s essential in a relationship. Sure, it serves as the core building block of your bond, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the only key element in making the relationship work. If you are to ask couples that have lasted for several decades already, they’d tell you another thing that must be present in a relationship:

Read more

Productivity Tip #11: Force Yourself To Do Something On Those Days You Feel Like Doing Nothing

We never feel fulfilled until we are productive

Do you feel like doing nothing today? A man I know has Lupus. He was diagnosed 30 years ago and is now 70-years-old. He is almost always tired, but he forces himself to get up and do something productive every single day. All he wants to do is sit in his chair and do nothing, …

Read more

10 Best Relationship Advice for Newlywed Couples

Best Relationship Advice for Newlywed Couples
newlywed couple
Photo by Gianni Scognamiglio

Have you recently gotten hitched? Did the two of you finally become a married couple after being engaged for a while? Well then, congratulations!

Entering the married life is like exploring a new world, as this time you’re living with someone whom you chose to be with for keeps. Of course, there’s a lot of adjustments that you will encounter, as you two will be getting to know each other in a much deeper and a more intimate level. While you are sure with your feelings, it is also normal that you feel a myriad of emotions as the days pass by.

Don’t worry about it, though. It does take time to adjust and get used to the married life, and if you need some tips on how to deal with it, here are some best relationship advice for newlywed couples that you should know.

Read more

8 Relationship Advice Newly Engaged Couples Must Know

Relationship Advice Newly Engaged Couples Must Know
newly engaged couple
Photo by Scott Webb

Have you and your partner just decided to get married? Congratulations and best wishes, then! It’s only a matter of time before you two finally settle down and tie the knot, and most importantly, start a new life as a married couple.

But while you have just gotten engaged, mind you, there is still a lot of work to do before you actually walk down the aisle. In fact, the engagement can sometimes be the most difficult period a couple goes through before marriage, because this is the time when you prepare not just for the wedding itself, but the reality of married life.

So how do you deal with being an engaged couple? Here 8 relationship advice for newly engaged couples that you must know:

Read more

Productivity Tip #10: Eat For Energy Because It’s Really Important

Eat For Energy And Productivity

I know a lot of people who don’t like to think about what they eat. They eat what they want when they want. I’ve done it too. But, if you want to be productive, you must eat for energy. Eat For Energy: It’s Super Important If every day consists of a holiday meal for you, …

Read more

14 Simple Secrets of a Happy Couple

Simple Secrets of a Happy Couple
happy couple secrets
Photo by Christiana Rivers

Happiness in a relationship doesn’t always come easy but there are just rare and special circumstances where two people effortlessly make it work – and it’s not because they’re soulmates and they think that they’re destined for each other. In fact, most of the time, it’s the opposite.

The happiest couples in the world are made up of two people, strengthened in a union in which one complements what the other lacks; a partnership composed of different and dissimilar traits that perfectly fit like unique pieces of a puzzle.

It may sound too good to be true, but this article will help you understand this concept of such beautiful irony in love. If you want to know how happy couples find and maintain happiness in their relationship, this list is for you.

Here are the simple secrets of a happy couple that you should learn from:

Read more

Productivity Tip #9: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Barack Obama Quote

The other day I came across a popular article on productivity. It ranked high in the search engines and thousands upon thousands of people were reading it. To be honest, the article wasn’t anything special. It had a good title and it listed out a couple of things that could make you more productive. But, …

Read more

What Makes a Relationship Successful?

What Makes a Relationship Successful
making relationship successful
Photo by Adam Kontor

What makes a relationship successful? That’s the question most people today are asking, both those who are single and those currently with romantic partners. This is because these days, you never know which couple would last and who would break up after a day or two. There are couples who were thought to be strong and bound to be for keeps but end up leading separate lives after all the years they’ve spent together. You wouldn’t want to experience the same fate, right?

In case you are wondering, then here are the things that make a relationship successful and yes, you can do these things too:

Read more

10 Ways to Be More Romantic to Your Girlfriend

Ways to Be More Romantic to Your Girlfriend

Romance always makes any relationship much sweeter, and yes, it pays a lot when you are a sweet boyfriend. Girls, no matter how mature they are, fall in love with men who know a thing or two about romance, even if this doesn’t come naturally for most guys. But being romantic is a skill that …

Read more

10 Ways to Get Out of an Unhealthy Relationship

Ways to Get Out of an Unhealthy Relationship

Are you in an unhealthy relationship right now: the kind that’s full of fights, misunderstandings, and even violence? If you’ve gone through trial and error to fix it but still end up being frustrated and emotionally exhausted, then maybe it’s time for you to get out of that unhappy and unhealthy relationship.  If you don’t …

Read more

Productivity Tip #8: Create Emotional Reasons Why You Need To Do What You Do

Reasons Why You Need To Do What You Do

This is a powerful productivity tip. We talked about getting clear on what you want to do in life, but you also need to develop the reasons why you want to do what you want to do. You can want something badly, but if you don’t have clear and emotional reasons why you want it, …

Read more

31 Healthy Diet Inspirational Quotes to More Meaningful Weight Loss Journey

Healthy Diet Inspirational Quotes to More Meaningful Weight Loss Journey
healthy diet inspirational quotes
Photo by Jeffrey Deng

Many of us embark on a weight loss journey in order to look good and keep with today’s standards of beauty. However, not all of us understand the true meaning of weight loss, as it’s not just about shedding off the unwanted, unnecessary fat, but more about transitioning towards healthier wellbeing. But what keeps other individuals motivated in their hitting their weight loss goals?

The secret is nothing but having inspiration.

This doesn’t automatically mean that you’re inspired by a particular someone; rather, it can be about life’s simple joys that you can embrace once you’ve hit your target weight and figure. This may also mean bigger aspirations, such as proving to yourself that you are better than you expected, that you are able to put your strengths to more meaningful use.

Finding inspiration isn’t always something that has to be tangible. Sometimes, it’s a state of mind that is powered by words of wisdom. Hence, if you are looking for such kind words that you can use to maintain your drive towards a leaner and healthier you, then you may want to check these inspirational quotes about a healthy diet below:

Read more

45 Weight Loss Motivational Quotes to Help You Stay Fit and Fab

Weight Loss Motivational Quotes to Help You Stay Fit and Fab
weight loss motivational quotes
Photo by Emma Simpson

Losing weight is just the same as moving on from a heartache. It takes time and patience, and determination in order to win. And in both situations, we are faced with a lot of challenges and setbacks that make us go astray and lose direction –and before we know it, we’re back to square one.

If there’s one thing that sure helps us stay on track when working towards weight loss goals, then that would be precious motivational words. These kind words are more than just self-esteem boosters, especially when they are given by friends and loved ones; they maintain our morale every step of the way.

It’s not every day though that our support group would motivate us to stay fit and fab. Hence, if you are feeling a bit down while in the middle of your journey, these motivational quotes may be of great help.

Read more

11 Ways to Spend More Quality Time with Your Partner

Ways to Spend More Quality Time with Your Partner
couple spending quality time
Photo by Toa Heftiba

Do you get to see your partner all the time? Or, do you only see each other once in a while? Whatever the case is, it’s essential to spend quality time with your partner to strengthen your bond, keep the love alive, as well as make the relationship itself grow.

Here are some ways to make sure that you are spending enough quality time with your partner:

Read more

9 Struggles Only Couples in a Long Distance Relationship Will Understand

Struggles Only Couples in a Long Distance Relationship Will Understand

Every long-distance relationship knows that the distance comes with a price. If normal couples face struggles every day in their relationship then what more for people who are a thousand miles apart? These struggles, whether they be big or small, are normal and should be dealt with maturely and effectively. Problems only arise whenever these …

Read more