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  1. Captain Obvious

    The word “hygge”

    Listening to some really good acoustic guitar songs or chill music with a nice glass of red. Preferably when it is approximately 23-24 degrees (Celsius) in a nice comfy outdoor chair out the backyard in part sun/part shade and just enjoying watching nature. It's not silence but it's very...
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    Hello From Guatemala

    Si. Pero, solo por cinco meses y es dificil para mi. Puedo entender más de lo que puedo decir. :)
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    Hello From Guatemala

    Being in Guatemala would indicate you are a Spanish speaker or are in the process of learning Spanish. Si? :)
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    Optimistic Thinking

    I am an optimist for sure. Although, sometimes what people say and then do differently sways me towards being a pessimist. But, the optimist in me tells me to be patient with them and maybe one day they will actually do what they say they will do. :)
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    Foods for the Brain

    I regularly have sardines on toast with some Picante (chili for those not familiar with South Amercian cuisines). I have found sardines from Brasil the best tasting and rarely leaves you with "sardine breath", LOL!!
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    Smartphone Apps for Increased Organization

    Slack is pretty good for multiples of team projects.
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    3-weeks Cigarette Free

    Well done and keep it going. I stopped when I first learned I was going to be a father. That was 24 years ago. Never considered taking it up again. :)
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    If You Can't Say Something Nice...

    Today, people are advised to speak out if they are unhappy with anything. Riots break out when hordes of people gather together voicing the same thing they are unhappy about. There's an old quote that says: "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all." What are your...
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    Being the Real You

    The real you. No, really! I mean the REAL you! This ever-changing world is all about people who attempt to display themselves as someone better than they really are. On the physical side of this, for one example, is the Kardashians. What is the purpose behind them? A few choice words come to...
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    Teaching English Online

    I'm a qualified TESOL teacher. So, is my wife and my daughter. I found this type of work quite difficult. Yes, the pay seems to be quite good for a native English speaker. But, the amount of preparation required is never thought of until you start preparing for each lesson. There is a lot of...
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    If a brick weighs half a brick......

    Improving your memory takes time and effort to train it. One good way is to entertain your brain with some puzzling questions such as this: "If a brick weighs half a brick. How heavy are three bricks?" It's an old one but a very good one. Not only is it fun to discuss with friends, work...
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    Becoming A Writer

    I've been writing for nearly 15 years. Short stories, blog posts, articles and press releases. I love to be creative and using the mind as much as possible as I am getting on in years. If you can make it into an income then that is purely a bonus. But, also I must say I really enjoy it :)
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    Tips on Achieving Fluency in a Foreign Language

    Muy interesante. He estado aprendiendo español por 4 meses. Estoy empezando a formar oraciones razonablemente bien, pero tengo problemas cuando la otra persona habla demasiado rápido. For others: Very interesting. I have been learning Spanish for 4 months. I am starting to form sentences...
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    Becoming a Hero

    I haven't seen the talk "What Makes a Hero" but the idea of "being" a hero in my opinion, is only ever good in someone else's eyes. I guess the same could be said about being "humble". As soon as you say "I am humble", then immediately you are not! There are heroes that I sometimes think about...
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    How to stop caring about how other people think of you

    This can develop into several problems if you are unable to stop, think, evaluate, apply and resolve (STEAR). I know it's not a real word but the method works. For example, when you are worrying about what others think, STOP! Then THINK about the reasons why you are worrying. Are they really...

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