10 things you did as a kid that you should start doing again

Playing and being creative shouldn't stop when you grow up.

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  • Growing up doesn't mean your life has to be all about work.
  • Studies have shown that playing and being creative has numerous health benefits for adults of all ages.
  • Simple exercises like drawing, finishing a puzzle, or taking breaks outdoors can have a positive impact on your life.

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Launch your programming career for under $40

Master vital programming tools like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, and C# with these courses.

  • The 2020 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle is a perfect primer for new programmers.
  • Courses cover key areas like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, C# and more.
  • A $2,300 value, this bundle is available now for only $39.
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Talent, you’re born with. Creativity, you can grow yourself.

In such states of creative divergent thinking, the body is aroused and the pupils become dilated.

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Creativity, it is said, is intelligence having fun.
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4 relationship problems that can be linked back to early childhood

An inside look at common relationship problems that link to how we were raised.

Abandonment issues, fear of commitment and other relationship issues can be linked to early childhood.

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  • Fear of abandonment or other attachment issues can stem from childhood loss (the death of a parent) but can also stem from mistreatment or emotional neglect as a child.
  • Longitudinal studies have proven that a child's inability to maintain healthy relationships may be significantly impaired by having an insecure attachment to a primary caregiver during their early development.
  • While these are common relationship problems that may be rooted in childhood experiences, as adults, we can break the cycle.
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This 103-year-old philosopher's to-do list will get you through self-isolation

Need to isolate? No problem! This philosopher is keeping the world posted on his isolation routine by Facebook.

Romanian Philosoher and activist Mihai Sora

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  • Like everybody else, Romanian philosopher Mihai Sora is stuck inside.
  • He is keeping busy for a 103-year-old man, and keeping the world up to date on his indoor adventures with Facebook.
  • His to-do list is impressive, but not so impressive it can't be used by most people.
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Good grammar is the key to effective communication—and promotions

Stop embarrassing misspellings with this handy grammar checker app.

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  • Digital communication results in numerous grammar mistakes.
  • Learning proper grammar makes you a better and more effective communicator.
  • People with fewer grammar mistakes in their online profiles achieve higher positions and receive more promotions at work.
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