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When you're a new driver, it's generally best to build your confidence gradually by driving on local roads. From there, you can move your way up to highway driving. The prospect of driving on the highway for the first time can be daunting for many new drivers — moving at high speeds, merging into traffic, and changing lanes on the interstate requires constant focus and careful agility, after all. As intimidating as the highway may seem, a little preparation and practice are all you need to become a confident driver. The following highway driving tips will help you stay safe when you hit the highway for the first time, and with every subsequent road trip you take: 1.  Avoid Driving When You’re Tired or Impaired in Any Way Impaired driving is a very real problem both on city streets and highways. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies in an alcohol-impaired driving accident every 50 minutes in the United States. Of course, alcohol isn&#

Getting yourself ready and feeling good before a date is so important to help you feel like the best version of yourself. Everything that you do to get ready for your date should help you to feel more confident. You shouldn’t worry about what your date or what anyone else will think about you, rather you should love your own outfit, makeup and hair.  If you have been eyeing up this person for a while, you will likely want to make a good impression, however, you should never alter your own style or personality for another person, no matter how much you want them to like you. Be you, the most authentic version of you and they will likely fall for you even harder for it.  1. Be Yourself  One of the most important things to remember when you are getting ready for a first date is to remember to be yourself. Pick the outfit, hair and makeup style that best suits you and your personality and don’t try to be someone that you are not. If you love a classic and simple outfit, wear that for your

I know this can be super nerve-wracking. You want to plan your date to make sure you have a great time and show how much you’re interested. But you also don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard or investing a lot in something that may not work out. Here’s a detailed set of first date tips, according to science. Choose the Right First Date Location The location you choose sets the tone for your date. Unless you already know what types of activities your date likes, it’s best to pick a neutral, low-pressure place where you can focus on getting to know each other and figuring out how well you connect. The last thing you want to do is go to a nice restaurant and discover before your food even has been brought out that you two don’t “click” and it’s not going to work. In this scenario, you’re stuck for the rest of the meal anyway. Can somebody say “Awkward”? Instead of dinner and a movie, suggest trying a local bar or a hip new coffee shop instead. The casual environment serves as a c

As a parent, there is nothing you want more than to make sure your child is happy. Their contentment and wellbeing, after all, is—in some ways—within your power. Many of these things are within your control. But what makes a happy child? Is it giving into their every whim—and granting them more screen time—or is it about patience, secure attachments, and validating their experiences? We spoke with Mary Beth DeWitt, Ph.D., chief of child psychology at Dayton Children's Hospital, to find out what goes into making your child happy. Here's what she had to say. What Makes a Happy Child? While happiness may seem rather basic—one is either happy or not—many things can contribute to your child's happiness. External stimuli, for example, may make your child happy (or, conversely, it could make your child sad). Validation can result in peace and contentment, and friendships can be full of pleasure and joy. But there is no one thing which makes your child happy. There is also no way t

Do you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done? Does it seem like your work duties often interfere with your personal responsibilities? Or are your personal life issues impacting the quality of your work? If any of these issues sound all too familiar, your work-life balance may tip in one direction or the other. The best way to deal with this type of imbalance is to better understand what a healthy work-life balance is, how it can bring value to your life and what steps you can take to improve your own work-life balance. This article helps to answer these questions. What is work-life balance? In a perfect world, maintaining a work-life balance lets you prioritize both work and life responsibilities equally. Since we don’t live in an ideal world, creating a flawless balance between your work and personal duties can be challenging. This doesn’t mean that you can’t strive to create a healthy balance between your work and life responsibilities, though. Instead, it means

In today’s world, true peace must come from within us and our own actions. Here are 30 small things you can do on a regular basis to increase your overall sense of harmony, peace, and well-being: 1. Don’t go to every fight you’re invited to Particularly when you’re around those who thrive on chaos, be willing to decline the invitation to join in on the drama. 2. Focus on your breath Throughout the day, stop to take a few deep breaths. Keep stress at bay with techniques such as “square breathing.” Breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, then out for four counts, and hold again for four counts. Repeat this cycle four times. 3. Get organized and purge old items A cluttered space often creates a cluttered spirit. Take the time to get rid of anything you haven’t used in a year and invest in organizational systems that help you sustain a level of neatness. 4. Stop yourself from being judgmental Whenever you are tempted to have an opinion about someone else’s life, check your intent

We need to cultivate a positive mindset, develop good habits, and fill our life with meaning. Still, there's probably no better skill to practice than learning how to enjoy life to the fullest, right? Here are somethings you can do to enjoy life more. 1. Practice Gratitude It's impossible to feel both grateful and unhappy at the same time. It's that simple. Try it and you'll see what I mean. No wonder many scientific studies have found that being grateful can improve self-esteem, reduce negative emotions like envy, and reduce the risk of major depression. Grateful people also tend to take better care of their health, exercise more, sleep better, and have lower levels of stress hormones. So, if you want to learn how to enjoy life, start practicing gratitude. For example, you could start a gratitude journal or simply begin each day by writing down three things you're thankful for, such as, “Today, I am grateful for this nice cup of coffee in my hands, the book I’m rea