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Four Thrilling Coastal Trips to Take This Year
Now that we’ve rung in the new year and started to embark on our goals, many of us have decided to devote more attention to our self-care. In addition to drinking more water, exercising daily, and eating right, self-care includes creating balance in your life. One...
Four Leadership Resolutions To Start The Year Right
Leadership is an esteemed post that comes with tough responsibilities. And in the course of trying to be the best leader for a team, mishaps can happen. Once in a while, you may find yourself guilty of making wrong decisions or judgments. It is also possible for a...
Four Ways to Make Philanthropy a Way of Life
Philanthropy is undeniably a commendable act. To see people take time to share blessings reminds us that we are all intrinsically good. However, not everyone understands the true meaning of altruism. One of the biggest misconceptions is that it is a one-time thing....
Four Ways To Fuel Your Adventurous Spirit
“Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.”- Helen Keller Do you consider yourself adventurous? Answering yes means having the courage to pursue your passions and live your dreams. It is taking the initiative to fulfill your goals and aspirations. Likewise,...
Three Things to Avoid When Using Social Media While Traveling
Are you all set to have a wonderful vacation? You are probably excited about the places you will visit and cannot wait to share details of your escapades to all your family and friends. Undoubtedly, the best way to do that today is through social media. Posting on...
Thoughtful Gifts To Give A Leader This Christmas
It is a great privilege to be under exceptional leaders. Their leadership skills and styles are likely to leave you with a wealth of lessons that will help you grow both personally and professionally. Amazing bosses are hard to come by so it is a must to show your...
Three Points Proving That Philanthropy Is The Essence Of Christmas
It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you…yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand. - Mother Teresa. Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most popular and celebrated holidays in the world. So many people...
Travel Tips: Five Quick Tips to Save Money on Travels
To go on a vacation is a luxury and people usually go on a holiday to splurge. Still, who would frown upon a chance to save some bucks while out on a trip? In the first place, a great vacation doesn’t necessarily have to be too costly. The following are travel tips...
Three Adventure Ideas To Enrich Your Soul
Jobs fill your pocket but adventures fill your soul. - Jamie Lyn Beatty Everybody needs a little adventure. We all want and need to try something new every once in a while because it makes life more fun and exciting. Likewise, the risks and uncertainties that come...
Three Ideas To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Philanthropy
Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them,Is the true measure of our thanksgiving - W.T. Purkiser Out of the numerous special events in a year, one occasion proves to be an important one for Americans - the Thanksgiving! Many look forward to the...
Traveling Abroad? Use These 6 Tips to Travel Safely
Embarking on a new country can be the adventure of a lifetime. Experiencing new cultures, seeing new terrain and trying new foods are just a few of the benefits of venturing out into uncharted land, but it’s important to stay safe as well. Here are six tips to keep...
Three Cool Adventures to Try During Winter Months
Feeling the chilly weather, experiencing early sunset, and craving for hot dishes - these are just a few signs that winter is coming. The cold breeze in the air can indeed tempt you to curl up in bed and stay home all day. On second thought though, winter is a...
Vital Factors to Consider When Choosing A Charity To Support
Your decision to venture into philanthropy will likely be followed by a series of questions. You may start to ponder why you want to support altruism projects. It will not be surprising either if you start wondering about how to be an effective philanthropist....
Four Simple Hacks To Make Leadership A Lot Easier
Leadership is surely not a role for people who want things easy. More often than not, this job comes with many tasks, huge responsibilities, and high expectations. However, if your wish is to be a competent leader, you do not allow the said challenges to scare you...
5 Ways Traveling Can Help In Your Personal & Professional Growth
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.-Anonymous People have a variety of options when it comes to fun and adventure. However, if your wish is to enjoy and learn at the same time, traveling is the way to go. Meeting new people and seeing new places...
Three Important Roles That Mindfulness Play In Leadership
“The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh The ability to remain calm under pressure and stay focused in the midst of problems - these are just a few traits we expect from people of great wisdom and character. Since we...
Three Travel Tips to Take Better Pictures on Your Next Trip
We’ve all returned home from an amazing trip, looking forward to posting pictures on Facebook or Instagram, only to discover they aren’t “post-worthy.” No one wants to show off a dull sunset, scene-ruining photobombs, or wayward thumbs that accidentally find...
4 Stress-Relieving Adventures to Pursue this Summer
You’ve worked hard for the first half of the year, and now it’s summer. What a perfect reward! For most, the summer months are enjoyable because of the warmer weather, water activities, freedom to wear lighter, more comfortable clothes, and flexibility to vacation....
3 Ways Wise Leaders Make Team Meetings More Productive
Along with so many other responsibilities, a leader is also tasked to call and conduct team meetings. Unfortunately, a survey conducted by Harvard Business Review showed that not everyone is thrilled to attend meetings. For many people, sitting through a meeting is...
How to Foster a Healthy Sense of Adventure in Your Children
“Do one thing a day that scares you.”-Mary Schmich Adventure requires risk. According to Merriam Webster, risk is defined as the possibility of loss, injury or peril, and adventure is what follows. Adventure starts the moment you decide to expose yourself to an...
Teen-Friendly Volunteer Projects for the Summer
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi Poolside lounging, backyard barbecues, beach vacations - three summertime staples that spark joy in almost all of our hearts. But the summer season wasn’t made just for...
Quick Tips To Effectively Work While Traveling
For some people, traveling does not really signal a time-off from the daily grind. Instead, the opportunity to visit new places comes with career related tasks and responsibilities. Juggling traveling and working is not unusual nowadays, as technology has made it...
Three Ways To Appreciate A Good Leader
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire Most of the time, we do not have the liberty or convenience to choose our bosses. And as sad as it may sound, it seems like great leaders are hard to come by...
4 Misconceptions Hindering You From Embracing Your Adventurous Side
Anyone would be happy to be described as adventurous. It is generally a compliment implying that someone is interesting, independent and strong. The trait personifies confident individuals who are ready to face any challenge that comes their way. All the positive...
Three Ways Great Leaders Rise From Their Mistakes
Leadership comes with great responsibilities. But no one said that the heavy load a leader has to bear requires perfection at all times. On the contrary, the very best of leaders are those that are not afraid to make mistakes. They proceed with caution and minimize...
Philanthropy: How to Give a Lot With a Little
The word philanthropy can be an intimidating term for those who feel they don’t have much to offer. But at its purest, philanthropy boils down to “goodwill to fellow members of the human race” (Merriam Webster). We all have the desire to better the world we live in...
5 Things To Remember To Be A Great Adventure Buddy
Going on solo adventures is always a unique experience. But isn’t it more fun and exciting to try something new with others? Before you start searching for great adventure buddies, you might want to ask yourself: Are you the perfect adventure friend others are...
Four Ways To Genuinely Show Empathy In Leadership
Do you want to get a glimpse of the kind of leadership that makes an outstanding organization? You can by simply observing those in leadership roles. In a team headed by a great leader, people do their tasks with passion and commitment. If only all companies were...
Afraid Of Jet Lag? 4 Tips To Avoid This Travel Worry
Ever had to fly across multiple time zones? Traveling to a place that will require you to reset your clock calendar sounds exciting. But for many people, it means having to deal with jet lag. Experienced travelers understand how uncomfortable it feels....
Embarking on a New Career Path
Abandoning familiarity is frightening. Fear of the future and work-related anxiety is common, but for many, excitement is also a welcomed side effect. Envisioning the accomplishments to come and the adventure awaiting ahead can be just the motivation you need to...