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 and guard them self from potential harm and death. A very useful protection hold that is very affective in disarming an assailant is the neck-pressure method Read more [...]

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 start this conversation, you need to craft a 60-second opening statement. That’s right….only 60 seconds….so practice it. The following is what will go into your Read more [...]

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. Find Security In Yourself Realize that the person you are with is with you because they want to be. This reminder should help you feel confident and help you overcome those feelings of jealousy in relationships Read more [...]

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 happen or friends might feel compelled to stage a fashion intervention! Here is the essential information you must know prior to buying any oversized clothing for yourself. The Full Hourglass Read more [...]

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 to agree with everything but lately I feel like we agree on nothing. It may be that your partner has learned this negative way of engaging in conflict from one or both of his parents. Instead of seeing that the yelling Read more [...]

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 order, wait in line and then pick up the food. Here are my top tips for creating more time and money by cooking the evening meal. 1. Use a set menu. You don’t have to be dedicated and write down each menu Read more [...]

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 curry, the bright red peppers, drenching the pure white rice and the pink shrimps. Shrimps are succulent yet firm in texture and invitingly sweet in flavor. It definitely adds a soothing element to the hotness of the curry. Read more [...]

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 benefits you can stand to gain from drinking coffee regularly. # 1 – It Reduces the Risk of Serious Diseases Drinking just a cup of coffee a day can significantly lower your chance Read more [...]

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 than Arabica. These type of coffee are grown in low altitude, most of this coffee can be found in Brazil, West Africa and Indonesia. Arabica come up with about 80 percent Read more [...]

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, gourmet-chocolate generally only causes problems if it is eaten in excessive amounts. In fact, gourmet-chocolate is quite different from Read more [...]