Lindsay Dodgson, provided by Published 1:38 am, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Pablo Heimplatz / Unsplash If you already have a partner, congratulations, you've beaten the system. For the rest of us, modern dating is a minefield. There are so many rules and games to play it's easy to lose track. You might be "left on read" by someone you really liked, and your mind may spin out of control when you're over-analysing what their last few messages really meant. The woes don't necessarily stop when you find someone. With Tinder right at your fingertips, it's tempting to go back and see if there is someone out there who is just a bit more perfect. With so much available choice, how are you supposed to know if someone is right for you? When should you stop over-thinking and finally commit? Recommended Video: Now Playing: If you're looking to strengthen your relationship, experts say you should consider going on a double date. Media: Buzz 60 Business Insider asked nine … [Read more...] about Relationship experts say these are the 9 signs the person you’re dating is right for you — and some are surprisingly simple
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Relationship experts say these are the 9 signs the person you’re dating is right for you — and some are surprisingly simple
If you already have a partner this Valentine’s Day, congratulations, you’ve beaten the system. For the rest of us, modern dating is a minefield. There are so many rules and games to play it’s easy to lose track. You might be “left on read” by someone you really liked, and your mind may spin out of control when you’re over-analysing what their last few messages really meant. The woes don’t necessarily stop when you find someone. With Tinder right at your fingertips, it’s tempting to go back and see if there is someone out there who is just a bit more perfect. With so much available choice, how are you supposed to know if someone is right for you? When should you stop over-thinking and finally commit? Business Insider asked nine relationship experts for the signs to look out for when you’re trying to figure out if someone is right for you. Here’s what they said: “As simple as this may seem, I call it the ‘bar … [Read more...] about Relationship experts say these are the 9 signs the person you’re dating is right for you — and some are surprisingly simple
26 Apps to Make Your Phone the Best Personal Assistant Ever
PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images A mobile device loaded with the right apps can help a person get more done, stay informed, relax and save money. Here's a fresh list of apps more than two dozen high achievers are using every day. "Steven Sodebergh's new app is the best entertainment experience I've had in a while. You have the opportunity to watch an entire show by selecting what points of view you want to see it from. The story doesn't change based on what you select, but rather you choose the type of engagement you have with the show." --Patti Doyle, CEO of Vennli, a digital platform for growth strategy "I'm a big believer in sleep. When I am sleep-deprived, I don't function well. Society as a whole doesn't value sleep enough, I believe. Many high achievers boast about how little sleep they need, but it is so important. Sleep helps your brain rid itself of harmful toxins. If you sleep too little, you don't have that clean sweep. Sleep Cycle monitors your breathing and wakes you during … [Read more...] about 26 Apps to Make Your Phone the Best Personal Assistant Ever
Is Personalization the Future of Healthcare? These Founders Think So
PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images In an alarming study last month, researchers found that 65 percent of baby food tested positive for unsafe levels of arsenic and nearly 36 percent for lead. Unsurprisingly, this study has sent shockwaves through the parenting community and baby food industry. In response, a slew of startups have launched to bring new alternatives to an industry still dominated by big three corporates (Gerber -- a Nestle subsidiary, Plum Organics -- a Campbell's subsidiary, and Happy Baby -- a Danone subsidiary). The common theme among these new startups is a promise to provide high-quality, freshly made baby food, and from some of the brands, the added convenience of direct-to-your-door delivery. I've seen this trend take off across other food and beverage categories, such as Gobble, Freshly, and even dog food with startups like Mosi. But the founders of Little Spoon, whom I met through Kairos, are adding an extra layer to new solutions: personalizing baby food to meet each … [Read more...] about Is Personalization the Future of Healthcare? These Founders Think So
Happy People Tend To Have This Personality Trait
Happiness — or subjective well-being, as academics call it — is largely a matter of the situations that you put yourself into. According to new research, people who rank high in agreeableness put themselves into happier situations than everybody else. It’s a part of “emotion regulation,” write authors Konrad Bresin of the University of Illinois and Michael D. Robinson of North Dakota State University. One of the Big 5 personality traits, agreeableness is a measure of your personal warmth, or, put more negatively, it’s a measure of how much you need to be liked by the people around you. “The more agreeable someone is, the more likely they are to be trusting, helpful and compassionate,” LiveScience says, while “disagreeable people are cold and suspicious of others, and they’re less likely to cooperate.” In a series of experiments, Bresin and Robinson showed that friendly, agreeable people try to avoid negative experiences. … [Read more...] about Happy People Tend To Have This Personality Trait