Pursuit Happyness

Knowledge of how to protect one’s self and warn off a would be attacker is important for individual protection. Women are targeted most often by predators. There need for training and experience in the right methods to properly defend themselves against attack is important. Such knowledge places them in a position to take defensive actions [...]

Do you have a situation at work where you need to confront someone about something unacceptable that they are doing? This kind of situation requires a private confrontation, a "fierce conversation" with the person that you have the issues. This is a concept that I learned from the book Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott. To [...]

Jealousy in relationships is quite destructive in a negative way, both for you and your partner. Some of us are more jealous than others. If it gets out of hand it can possibly ruin a good relationship. Here are some things you can do and should not do to deal with this type of feeling. [...]

Plus size women come in seven different body shapes, and knowing which one is yours is the secret to determining which type of clothing will make you look spectacular. If you don’t know your specific body type, then you could end up looking great in one outfit and frumpy in another. Yikes! Don’t let that [...]

My boyfriend and I fight all the time. It starts over something really silly then escalates to a full-blown row, where we rip each other apart with accusations, threats and name-calling. I am fed up with it and wonder if it is worth staying with him. I know as a couple we do not have [...]

Over the years I have heard many people suggest that they have been able to create more time by picking up take-away. Personally, I think that any promise that take-away adds time to your day is a myth and it certainly costs more than home cooked meals. Even if you call ahead, someone needs to [...]

If you love curry as much as I do, then you must know that there are few meals that can satisfy your palate as an Indian shrimp curry recipe. This recipe boasts of rich flavors and aroma that is equally matched by the rich colors of its ingredients – the greens and yellows of the [...]

Coffee is a very popular drink all over the world and is only increasing in popularity. Over the years there has been contradicting reports in regards to the benefits or health risks in consuming coffee. The newest studies are showing that regular coffee consumption does much more than wake you up. Here are four health [...]

Perhaps you know something about varieties of coffee, which is can be split into 2 types: Arabica and Robusta. Coffee Robusta is much cheaper than Arabica and it takes about 20% of population coffee around the world. These Robusta coffees are less taste and more caffeine than Arabica. The cultivation of Robusta is relative easier [...]

Gourmet chocolate is very popular. That is hardly surprising, as delicious as it is! People have prized chocolate since it was first discovered, and it has only improved over time. Some people, especially the figure-conscious, worry that gourmet-chocolate will cause them to gain weight. That is because of misperceptions. While chocolate can cause weight gain, [...]