Slogging away at the office and dreaming of your next getaway? It’s
already May and it just might be time to plan that much needed summer vacation. Great! You think as you plan your destination and your hands hover over the book it link on the TripAdvisor
hotel booking page. But hold it right there! Is another holiday at a
run-of-the-mill hotel with cream walls, uniform beige carpets and
standard buffet fare really what you want?
Might
we tempt you with the prospect of staying at your own treehouse or
ancient British castle? Perhaps having full reign over your own Aegan
island villa should do the trick? Believe it or not, these interesting abodes are open to holidaymakers on Airbnb, the vacation-rental community driven website which allows you to rent homes from locals all over the world.
We
know planning a vacation is tough enough so we’ve done your homework
and picked some out-of-this-world straight up unusual places you can
rent on Airbnb. No cookie-cutter hotels guaranteed!
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For weeks you’ve been juggling work deadlines with decorating
your new apartment and planning your best friend’s bachelorette
party. So expectedly, you barely have a minute to spare for yourself
and like a robot, you go on with your daily routine until something
alerts you that your stress levels are definitely maxed out.
Stress
signs seem harmless enough but in reality, your body is trying to
warn you of the potential harm you’re doing by not responding to
it.
To help you battle stress, here are five red flags you should pay
attention to.
- You Regularly Have Back and Neck Aches
- Your Periods are Irregular
- Your Hair is Falling Out
- You are Sick All the Time
- You Can’t Sleep
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Boost Your Mood
It’s no secret we’re all looking for ways to be happy.
From makeovers to that budding new romance to dropping big bucks on
your dream car. But did you know that there’s a less expensive, not so
complicated way to happiness? And it’s just sitting in our kitchens?
Believe it or not, the food we eat has an impact on our overall well-being. It seems ridiculous to think that our diets can
bring us up or pull us down but how many times have you gone on that
fast food binge only to feel incredibly bloated and irritable later on?
Just like we monitor our diets to loose weight, the same can be done to
beat the blues.
Research suggests that tweaking your diet and
adding in certain dopamine boosting foods can make a big difference on
the happiness front. Click through the gallery for scientifically proven
foods that can boost your mood one bite at a time! Now you know what to put in your shopping cart on your next grocery trip.
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As if getting ready for work at 7 in the morning isn’t
bad enough, you also have to deal with the hassle of having to choose
an outfit that’s office-friendly. There
was once a time not too long ago when most professionals donned a
black suit every morning but these days, with the laxed dress codes and
diverse professional fields, most people are more confused than ever
about what to wear to work.
What
you wear is pivotal because it reflects on you as an individual. Do you
want to be seen as professional? Confident? Approachable? Driven? A
carefully chosen outfit can make the difference between sloppy or
professional.
You don’t need to have Victoria Beckham’s
budget or any special knowledge of fashion to pull of a sartorial chic
look that still abides by the office dress code. A few well-chosen
pieces, suitable colour combinations and patterns will give you the
confidence you need in your professional field.
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