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Positive thinking is a mental and emotional state of mind that focuses on the good and expects positive outcomes. Developing and maintaining a positive attitude involves more than merely thinking happy thoughts. It is the anticipation of good (i.e. happiness, health and success) and it is the belief that all things–situations, obstacles and difficulties–will work out favorably in the end. Optimism does not involve ignoring negativity. It is the acknowledgement of the negative but then choosing to focus on the positive. At its root, it is simply the belief that despite the current circumstances things will work out favorable in the end. A positive mind comes from a heart full of faith. 20 ways to revive positive energy Staying positive can be tough. Optimism stares obstacles in eye and consciously chooses to look past them and believe… The problem comes in when the obstacles begin to obstruct optimism’s view. Positivity can start to wain when you are bombarded with a succession of n

Living in this fast-paced society, we are vulnerable to burnout. Yet, if you can spot out the early symptoms of burnout, you can nip the bud and prevent a complete burnout, which otherwise is going to hinder your personal and also your professional life. Have a look at the following list of early signs of burnout. If you have got some of these, very likely you are experiencing a burnout which you have not yet noticed! Some obvious signs of a burnout Difficult sleeping : you have trouble falling asleep; or worse, you stay awake all night. Loss of appetite : you find yourself skipping meals as you do not feel hungry. Negative feeling : you occasionally feel hopelessness, sadness, guilt, or self-worthlessness. Some lesser-known signs of a burnout Repulsion of social situation: you feel uneasy or even angry when someone is trying to talk to you. Loss of enjoyment: you feel not wanting to go to work or to school; you even no longer enjoy spending time with your friends and fam

“Why did you LIE to me? You tore my heart apart.” “I had all my faith on you and this is the way you repay me? We are DONE! You lying monster.” Well, people from time to time encounter similar situations, either being the one to lie or the one to be lied. This is always heartbreaking to discover the cruel truth. None loves to be lied. But we all lie, don’t we? Sometimes we forgive the liar. Sometimes we don’t. What makes the difference? Frequency. And more importantly, intention . There are lies that aim to harm and to avoid harm. Lying is bad but the intention can be good. Simply put, there are two types of lies, harmless and harmful ones. Not All Lies Are Harmful… Harmless lies are lies that aren’t intended to cause harm to anyone. Or even for the good of us. They involve distortion or exaggeration of facts. These lies usually come with the following intentions: Avoid hurting the others Such lies are told to protect our self-worth or protect us from being hurt by some cru

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Carmina Villa Located in the exclusive area of Agios Lazaros, Villa Carmina makes for a memorable Mykonos escape vacation with friends and family. Surrounded by spellbinding Aegean Sea vistas, the stylish whitewashed property accommodates guests in 5 beautiful, pristine bedrooms, complete with plush king size beds and equally immaculate ensuite bathrooms. The style is contemporary Greek chic, an interplay of rustic and refined with subtle traditional touches and discreet mod-cons. A sleek fully equipped kitchen complements the interior spaces, which also include an airy, elegant living room with fireplace and open-plan dining area. Built-in benches, shaded pergolas, and a glorious infinity pool with Jacuzzi immerse guests into the island’s alfresco way of life.