While not all terrariums are the same, with some being more self-sustaining than others, there is always a chance that you will craft one with a shelf life as long as the one discussed in this article. That terrarium, created by David Latimer, housed in an immense glass sphere, has been living for more than 50 years, watered only once in its long lifetime. Once you know exactly how it works (which will be discussed in-depth below), you will find that it is not quite as magical of a process as the amazing story linked above would suggest....

You will realize that some of these smaller decisions come extremely naturally to you. This happens because you have been doing certain things as part of your routine and they become a part and parcel of your life. You also know that these decisions will not have a major impact on your life and therefore are able to decide fast. But what about the other decisions that you may think are more critical?...

The Complexities of Marriage: Two Dynamics that can Damage your Relationship While marriage can be an exceptionally rewarding endeavour, however, it is also exceptionally complex and fraught with numerous, toxic dynamics. Along with the numerous independent interactions and responsibilities that bind married couples, these dynamics can undermine relationships and ultimately end even the most stable unions. According to Peter Pearson, a therapists and co-founder of the Couples Institute, however, more than 60% of couples that he deals with find themselves stuck in one of two such dynamics....

My husband and I did it. I’d love to tell you how. I may ascribe to a philosophy I like to call living a perpetual vacation, but it’s not all about actually traveling. Most of the time, I live my own perpetual vacation by staying put in Managua, Nicaragua. Living and working awesomely doesn’t require leaving your home. It only requires creating work that’s meaningful to you and fulfills you, doing your best to take care of yourself as you go about achieving your goals, and living out your ideal day....

Share car journeys, especially to the store This is a tip that will save you money in the long run. When your student friends are going to the grocery store, share a car ride, with each person chipping in for gas. The more people that go, then the more economical the journey becomes—meaning that all of the students save money. Keep your money in the bank Money is safer in a bank than in your shared housing or dorm....

Between 2001 and 2003, linguists Jean-Marc Dawaele and Aneta Pavlenko surveyed more than one thousand bilinguals on the subject of whether they feel like a different person when they speak different languages. Incredibly, nearly two-thirds confirmed that they did, while the majority of respondents also emphasise different personality traits and express alternative emotions depending on their choice of language. How does our personalities change when using alternative languages While there is plenty of research to support these findings, how do these personality changes manifest themselves?...

Though Mexico has become one of the primary destinations to get dental treatments, there are a lot of rumors about Mexican dentists and their practices, so let us clear up some of the fog for you. Don’t Go to Mexico at All (Myth) Just like many other places with large concentrations of people (New York City, Los Angeles, etc.), not all parts are safe. In Mexico, there are specific cities that are not safe at the moment, but that is no reason not to visit the country as a whole....

Below are ideas for various gifts that are easy to purchase and can be customized easily depending on the person you’re giving it to. Use the ideas below as ’emergency’ gifts for any occasion you may need a little something special for someone. Meal Delivery This is a gift that those who don’t like to shop or don’t have time to shop would enjoy. There are several companies online where you can place an order for groceries and/or frozen in any amount to be delivered as well as prepared meals that the person simply has to put in the oven to enjoy....

Rather, it can mean building strong individual relationships with people who you can learn from and even stay in touch with for mentorship over the course of your career. Upon learning the effective methods to approach the process, you’ll realize that network is something you can get comfortable with and even excel at. It is a process that can be both authentic and impactful for your career growth even as an introvert....

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Whenever we encounter tragedy in our lives, it is easy to become broken and bitter. For many this is an automatic and conditioned response, but it is important to remember that we can make a concerted effort to react positively and learn from such experiences while making a difference to those around us. Featured photo credit: Tickld via tickld.com

Getting Things Done – [foldedspace.org] His solution is simple: collect all the Stuff in a Collection Bucket. When all the Stuff is in one place, process the top item in the Bucket. When the first item has been processed, move on to the second. Process everything in order until there’s nothing left in the Collection Bucket. How are items processed? Whenever one takes an item from the Collection Bucket, one asks: “Is this actionable?...

Bikely – [via Daily Mashup] It can be quite tricky traversing a car dominated city such as Melbourne on a bike, particularly when you need to travel an unknown route to a new destination. But the chances are, someone has cycled that way before you. Bikely makes it easy for him or her to show you the best way.

What if I told you that by drinking one simply drink every morning, your pain would go away? Did I mention this drink only takes 30 seconds to make? This magic drink is a natural remedy — nothing more than some edible gelatin in a glass of cold water! Keep in mind, while this drink can definitely help you, if you’re suffering from severe chronic pain please go see a doctor; this isn’t medical advice....

No doubt it can sting to be perceived as less intelligent, particularly when you never had a chance to showcase your intellect in the first place! And while this might be a social inconvenience, it can be a huge setback when it comes to your career. If you walk into a job interview and the first impression the interviewer has of you is ‘not very intelligent’, what are the chances of you getting that job?...

1. You are not the center of the universe We tend to think people care about us and our needs as much as we do. They don’t. They care about themselves and their needs. Opportunity: Use this to your advantage. Dale Carnegie in his book “How to Win Friends and Influence People” said “Talk to someone about themselves and they’ll listen for hours.” Ziz Ziglar puts it even more plainly when he said “You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want....

This seems to be the norm that we live with, and because of this gender expectation, we subconsciously repress the personalities or qualities that don’t fit the mold. But let’s be honest, are you the typical man or woman? Guys, do you have sentimental and sensitive moments? Ladies, can you be aggressive and tough too? Creativity and psychological androgyny are closely linked. Hungarian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered through a study[1] that a creative and innovative mindset usually have both masculine and feminine traits, which he dubbed the quality psychological androgyny....

What if we make things interesting and give the periodic table a fashion-forward twist? Sounds crazy, right? Well, we recently came across this really amazing periodic table by Sophie and Trey that every style enthusiast would love. The best part about this table is that it has everything you need to rid you from your everyday dressing woes, from color tones belonging from every category like jewel, neutral, bright and soft, to fashion articles to help you decide what goes well with what and how to accessorize your complete look....