Invest in New Experiences Instead of New Things


Invest in Experiences Instead of Things

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Some people may be surprised to learn that research has shown we respond more positively to new experiences than to buying new things. The urge to acquire things is like feeding an addiction. It provides us with a ‘high’ that is a relatively short-lived experience. When the high fades, we feel compelled to buy something else to enjoy the feeling again. 

This up-and-down nature of the acquisition process doesn’t do us, or our bank accounts, much good over the long run. We may experience buyer’s remorse, especially when we’ve bought something we don’t really need or can afford. 

Researchers have noticed that we tend to derive much more satisfaction by investing in an experience. It can be a hobby, or a trip, or simply tickets to a movie.

Most people regard the act of doing something as a reward in itself. And that’s more valuable than buying something, even something you’ve wanted for some time. Enjoying an experience with a friend or family member heightens the pleasure we get out of the experience. Being able to talk about the experience with someone who has experienced the same thing seems to make it that much more worthwhile. But even people who undertake a new solo hobby are much happier overall. 

Become a Collector of Experiences

People who are constantly experiencing new things and taking on new challenges in their lives are seen as much happier and more content. They don’t experience the same up-and-down emotional feelings noticed in people who are constantly shopping to feel better about themselves. 

Start looking for more new experiences whenever you want to feel better about yourself. You’ll get more satisfaction and rewards out of the process and might make some valuable new friends along the way. 

Enjoy the Workout of a Beach Swim

Enjoy a Healthy Beach Swim

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Swimming off a beach is often a love-it or hate-it affair for people who love to swim. People who love it appreciate a break from the chlorine and chemicals of swimming pools. People who would rather swim in a pool generally hate it for the turbulence, currents and waves they have to deal with in ocean swimming. 

People who are dedicated swimmers are often people of habit. They’re often people who appreciate the meditative practice of swimming laps. And people who are used to the careful and calculated repetition of swimming laps in a pool that they know the length, depth, and water quality of find the whole familiarity of the exercise comforting. 

Ocean Swimming Provides a Better Workout 

Although you may be perfectly happy with the lap swimming routine you have worked out, swimming in the ocean provides a better workout and can be much more adventurous and rewarding. 

Swimming in salt water is much better for your skin and hair than immersing yourself in a chlorine bath regularly. But it’s the ocean waves and currents that provide resistance to your swim that make it such a better workout. 

Swimming in a pool is great exercise, particularly for people with knee problems. The lack of ground contact is easy on the knees and provides exercise that you can do for more than just a few minutes. But a swimming pool is a known quantity that offers a calm and clear environment. 

To really give yourself a workout the next you’re spending a week at the beach, get in the habit of swimming in the ocean every day. You can swim for your usual amount of time, but you’ll increase the physical benefits of your workout. Your muscles, hair and skin will thank you for the experience, and you’ll begin to look forward to visiting the beach again.    

Tips to Fight Fatigue

How to Feel More Energetic And Fight Tiredness

Modern-day life is increasingly busy with more and more daily responsibilities. Many people find themselves tired, and at the end of the day, they don’t have the energy to do activities they enjoy. Here are some tips for fighting fatigue and getting more energy. 

Get Enough Sleep

Getting enough sleep is essential for our bodies to function properly with enough energy to make it through the day. It’s important to make sure that you get enough sleep at night, so you don’t feel tired the following day. Making sure that you walk or do another type of exercise each day can improve the quality of your sleep and help you feel more rested.

Take a Break From Screens

Spending a lot of time looking at screens can cause our brains and eyes to become fatigued. This can also lead to poor quality sleep that doesn’t properly refresh your mind. Try taking scheduled screentime breaks, particularly right before bedtime, to lessen the stress on your eyes and brain.

Eat More Frequently

You may be tired because your body needs more energy. We get energy from the food we eat, and if you drink a lot of coffee or have a high metabolism, you may burn through your energy too quickly. You can help keep your body fueled by eating more frequently. Try eating smaller snacks throughout the day.

Drink More Water

Dehydration can cause people to feel very sluggish and low energy. Many people don’t drink enough water, especially since so many of us drink caffeinated beverages that cause dehydration. Try to match each cup of coffee you drink with at least one cup of water to keep your body hydrated.

See A Doctor

If you suffer from chronic fatigue that these lifestyle changes can’t solve, you may need to visit a doctor to diagnose the cause. Sometimes a hormone imbalance or vitamin deficiency can cause low energy levels. A certified physician can run the proper tests to diagnose these issues, help you find the right solution, and get you back to living an energetic life.

Gaji Tak Cukup! Apa Cara Tambah Pendapatan Yang Halal Eh?

Sebenarnya, nak tambah pendapatan mudah je, jika berusaha!

Pernah tak, akhir bulan je, gaji tak cukup, pastu kena makan Maggi je? Masa tu, mesti lah kita berfikir, kan best jika kita ada pendapatan sampingan yang boleh anda boleh guna untuk menampung perbelanjaan. Selain itu, kita juga perlu sedar, pada masa yang sama gaji minima di KL hanya RM1,200 yang sudah tentu tidak cukup dengan kos sara hidup yang tinggi.

Oleh itu, kita perlulah berfikir cara tambah pendapatan secara halal. Walau dalam masa terdesak, cara kita menjana pendapatan perlulah halal untuk rezeki yang lebih berkat.

Mesti anda fikir, kalau gaji tak cukup, kena cari kerja baru ke? Tak semestinya! Kadang-kadang anda mungkin memerlukan skil-skil tambahan yang penting untuk anda lebih mahir dalam pekerjaan yang anda lakukan. Antara laman web yang anda boleh lawati termasuk iTrain di mana rakyat Malaysia boleh mengambil sijil-sijil profesional yang boleh membantu anda dan organisasi anda bergerak ke arah masa depan.

Adakah anda mempunyai apa-apa hobi? Baking ke? Menjahit ke? Kalau ada, apa kata anda tukar hobi itu ke bisnes sampingan anda sendiri? Pada zaman sekarang, anda boleh mengiklankan bisnes anda di media sosial. Dari baking ke menjahit serta melukis dan sebagainya, semua ini merupakan cara tambah pendapatan yang amat efektif.

Jana pendapatan tambahan boleh jadi mudah!

Kadang-kadang rasa satu kerja je tak cukup kan? Hah, oleh itu, untuk tambah pendapatan, anda boleh melakukan pelbagai kerja sampingan termasuk rider, dropship, e-hailing atau kerja secara freelance yang boleh anda boleh cari di media sosial atau daftar secara online di laman web seperti Jobstreet atau Bora.

Bila dah tambah pendapatan, langkah seterusnya yang paling penting adalah berdisiplin untuk merancang kewangan anda. Untuk itu, anda boleh mengikuti kursus kewangan di mana pakar-pakar kewangan akan memberi tips berguna bagaimana anda boleh menggunakan wang sedia ada anda untuk menambah aset anda.

Ingatlah, sifat paling penting dalam usaha menjana pendapatan adalah untuk sentiasa berusaha dan kerja keras. Bila dah ada duit, sifat komited perlu ada untuk anda elakkan pembaziran wang dan berhutang. Jom, semua, mula berusaha untuk masa depan yang lebih selesa!

Selebriti Malaysia Dengan Koleksi Baju Muslimah Yang Unik

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Neelofa kelihatan lebih ayu kan setelah berhijab?

Semakin ramai selebriti Malaysia yang telah bermula menjual baju Muslimah sendiri setelah mereka sendiri mula berhijab. Selebriti-selebriti menjadi bukti bahawa pakaian Muslimah bukanlah sekadar tren malah mereka menunjukkan bahawa wanita Muslimah boleh kelihatan bergaya walau menutup aurat secara sempurna.

Antara selebriti Melayu dengan koleksi pakaian Muslimah yang unik ialah Neelofa. Selebriti kontroversi ini menjadi bualan ramai setelah beliau tampil berniqab yang jelas menampakkan keayuannya. Pada tahun 2014, Neelofa melancarkan Naelofar Hijab yang sehingga kini telah terjual di lebih 37 buah negara. Selain itu, beliau juga mula menjual turban “Be Lofa Turban” pada tahun 2018 yang “sold out” dalam masa 24 jam sahaja!

Source: Malaysia Top News

Fazura tak pernah mengecewakan dengan menampilkan design yang unik!

Pelakon berbakat dan terkenal, Nur Fazura, sentiasa mengagumkan rakyat Malaysia dengan gaya pakaiannya yang unik. Setelah berhijab, gaya fesyen Fazura hanya makin menaik. Tahukah anda, Fazura ini sebenarnya pemilik sebuah butik di Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur sejak tahun 2012 bergelar House of Doll.

Butiknya menjadi port jualan pelbagai jenis pakaian dari formal ke kasual. Terdapat juga koleksi kaftan dan tudung labuh yang menjadi rebutan wanita Malaysia.

Source: The Star

Siapa je tak kenal Vivy Yusof kan?

Selebriti ini memang terkenal dari dulu lagi dengan brand tudungnya, dUCK, yang telah menggabungkan pelbagai reka bentuk lokal dan juga melakar sejarah dengan kolabarasi mereka dengan Disney!

Selain itu, beliau juga merupakan pengasas Lilit yang menyediakan pakaian Muslimah berkualiti pada harga yang berpatutan. Pakainnya bukan sahaja menarik mata dan hati malah turut tersedia untuk wanita dari semua bentuk dan saiz dari XXS hingga 5XL. Ini berbentuk dari polisi mereka “We love all women for the way they are.”

Selebriti-selebriti tempatan semakin inovatif dengan penyediaan pakaian Muslimah kerana mereka sedar bahawa lebih ramai wanita Malaysia selesa mengenakan baju Muslimah tetapi pada masa yang sama, mereka turut ingin pakaian Muslimah tersebut berfesyen dan tidak kelihatan bosan.

Oleh itu, pereka fesyen terkenal di Malaysia juga mula mereka pakaian Muslimah untuk para model dan klien mereka. Antara pereka tersebut termasuklah Jovian Mandagie, Rico Rinaldi serta Rizman Ruzaini. 

Pada akhir hari, kita sebagai pengguna perlulah ingat, nak baju Muslimah, bukan dari selebriti sahaja, terdapat banyak butik tidak mengira online atau fizikal yang menjual baju yang menarik perhatian anda. Cuba Google sekarang, banyak je dengan baju paling latest dan paling cantik! Bak kata pepatah bahasa Inggeris, “You don’t have to wear clothes at an exorbitant price from a fancy boutique to look good”.

Cara Untuk Menjahit Langsir Gaya Eyelet Dengan Kain Ela!

Jahit Langsir Sendiri Dengan Kain Ela!

Mengubah suai rumah baharu anda nampak macam menyeronokkan tetapi ia boleh menelan kos yang tinggi. Dah la rumah mahal, perabot dan bil utiliti nak bayar juga, memang cepat kehabisan wang kalau tak jimat! Zaman 2021, banyak orang minat buat rumah decor secara DIY. Macam dengan kain ela je, boleh jahit alas meja, baju kurung, tudung, dan juga langsir. Ya, betul!  Berbanding dengan langsir mahal dari kedai, kalau jahit sendiri, boleh pilih kain ela yang anda suka, jahit mengikuti citi rasa, dan bajet sendiri. Projek DIY yang paling senang sekali untuk langsir adalah langsir gaya eyelet. Mudah untuk dijahit dan mengambil masa beberapa minit je!


Apakah langsir gaya eyelet? 

Langsir gaya eyelet mempunyai cincin yang besar yang digunakan untuk menggantung langsir pada rod langsir. Gaya ini nampak ringkas, moden dan boleh dipadankan dengan mana-mana bilik sahaja. Bukan sahaja dengan kain ela untuk langsir, ada juga banyak pilihan untuk cincin langsir. Ada cincin langsir besi yang berwarna perak, emas, ataupun merah jambu juga. Kalau nak langsir yang lebih unik, campurkan 2 ataupun 3 warna cincin langsir untuk langsir gaya eyelet anda! Mari ikuti cara simple ini untuk menjahit langsir gaya eyelet!


1. Dapatkan ukuran asas 

Ukuran asas bermaksud panjang dan lebar ruang dimana langsir akan dipasang. Adakah anda jahit langsir untuk tingkap ataupun sliding door? Nak yang lebih labuh ke lebih suka langsir yang lebih pendek supaya tidak sentuh lantai? Bila beli kain ela anda untuk projek langsir gaya eyelet DIY nanti, pastikan anda ada ukuran asas anda. Boleh je mintak tolong orang kedai untuk potong siap-siap untuk anda. Balik rumah tinggal jahit sahaja. 


2.Keluarkan mesin jahit anda!

Sekarang, anda sudah ada kain ela yang dipotong khas untuk projek DIY anda. Pertama sekali, mesti jahitkan tepi sekeliling kain ela (atas, bawah, dan tepi kain ela yang baru digunting) supaya nanti finishing langsir lebih cantik dan kemas. Selepas itu, kita fokus kat bahagian tepi dan bawah terlebih dahulu. Untuk bahagian tepi (kiri dan kanan), lipat 1 inci ke dalam 2 kali. Menggosok kain dan jahit sehingga hujung kain. Untuk bahagian bawah, lipat 4 inci ke dalam 1 kali, menggosok dan menjahit sampai hujung kain. Pastikan semua lipatan dan jahitan anda menghadap bahagian dalam kain langsir anda.


3.Jahit tape eyelet & pasangkan cincin langsir 

Selepas anda menjahit bahagian tepi dan bawah, boleh jahit bahagian paling penting sekarang. Di bahagian atas, lipatkan 1 inci ke dalam dan letakkan curtain tape eyelet di atas lipatan anda. Jahitkan sampai hujung kain. Jahitkan sekali lagi pada bahagian bawah curtain tape eyelet. Selepas itu, guntingkan bahagian lubang mengikuti curtain tape eyelet yang sudah dijahit dengan kain ela anda. Pasangkan cincin langsir anda pada setiap lubang dan siapkan langsir gaya eyelet anda dengan rod langsir yang bersesuaian.

Siap! Projek DIY ini senang dijadikan sebagai aktiviti keluarga yang menyeronokkan ataupun sebagai aktiviti yang boleh membantu hilangkan stress dari kerja ke apa-apa! Yang paling penting sekali, murah! Semua bahan yang disebutkan boleh dibeli secara online dan all of them memang murah, tak tipu! Price kain ela kat kedai jahit ataupun Shopee ke Lazada lebih kurang sama juga, so boleh suka hati la kalau nak beli dari mana-mana.

Why Everyone Loves Scandinavian Furniture and Design

The Top Advantages of Scandinavian Style

Scandinavian design concepts have been quickly gaining popularity around the world in both individual homes and in modern hotels and condo buildings. And Scandinavian furniture brands like IKEA have seen immense success not only in Europe but in North America and Asia as well. 

Everyone is raving about this approach to style and trying to recreate it in their own spaces. What has made this approach to design so popular and why do people love it so much? This article will answer this question by explaining some of the main benefits to choosing a Scandinavian design style for your home or business.

Clean and Modern

One of the main reasons that people love the Scandinavian design approach is that it looks clean and modern. Walking into a room designed in this style is like taking a breath of fresh mountain air. Muted and natural colors, lightly accented with interesting patterns keeps the eye engaged, but not overly stressed, creating a highly approachable aesthetic.

Efficiency of Space

Scandinavian designs are built to make your space look as big as possible and to make use of efficient storage solutions so you aren’t overwhelmed by clutter. The emphasis on natural light, high ceilings and unbroken lines in how rooms are arranged can make even small spaces look large and welcoming. If this well-designed space is also well-organized and clutter-free, then your space will feel open and inviting no matter how small it is.

Cost Effective

In addition to prioritizing efficiency of space, Scandinavian design concepts also focus on making sure everything is cost-effective. This incorporation of simplicity and practicality not only in aesthetic, but in how furniture is purchased makes this style achievable for everyone, even those with a tight budget. This certainly helps to make Scandinavian design very popular.

Will Our Children Suffer from COVID-19 Social Isolation?

With the ongoing disruption to the lives of practically everyone in the world and forced isolation as a normal part of everyday life because of the pandemic, children’s perceptions of a normal life have changed. 

COVID-19 first emerged as a worldwide health threat in early 2019. Infants that were born in 2018 are now nearing the age of three. These kids have spent their entire lives living in a world of continuous hand-washing and mask-wearing. They have been taught that one mustn’t get too close to people for fear of getting sick. They may have never experienced a birthday party or a large gathering of people. Many of them have only experienced school by video conferencing.

Effects of Social Isolation on Children

As the past two years have been ‘normal,’ as far as your child under three years of age is concerned, they probably are perfectly happy and content. As parents, you shouldn’t worry too much about your younger family members. It’s the older children who knew what life was like before the pandemic who may need some special attention.  

In June of 2020, researchers in the UK looked at children and social isolation in the context of the pandemic as social isolation can cause depression and anxiety in children. What they found can help children cope with the isolation is to play and interact with them. If they have siblings, encourage them to play with each other or form playgroups with close neighbors. If you have an only child, put aside quality time to play with them at whatever game they come up with. 

The children that are most at risk of being affected by social isolation are those that were accustomed to life before the pandemic. They may feel a sense of loss of freedom and a sense of restriction because of the isolation. Keeping their bodies and minds engaged and busy is the best way for them to cope with ongoing social isolation.