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Hannah Shania shared this video on her Facebook page and we thought it would be worth sharing with you too. We think the message is so powerful.

Yes, it's just around the corner.

Valentine's Day is an occasion to show your special someone that you care by giving gifts from the heart. But what do you do if the budget is a little tight this year?

Sometimes, retail gift ideas can cost a decent amount of money, but don't let that put you off from being able to get gifts for this special occasion. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of ways to not only save money but also do something meaningful this Valentine’s Day.

Here Are 5 Ways You Can Do Valentine's on A Budget This Year

1. Something To Do.

Most things that you and your loved one can do on Valentine's Day can be relatively inexpensive. Rather than taking your significant other out for a night on the town, consider a quiet homemade dinner at home and a rented movie. Sometimes low-key Valentine's Day celebrations are the most special. Listen to music, talk to one another about your dreams, and just enjoy each other’s company. Good conversation...

The 5 Minute Guide to Writing Personal Notes That  Enrich Your Relationships

We live in an amazing digital society, where hand writing notes may seem as old-fashioned as churning your own butter. Can handwritten notes help you connect with those we love at a much deeper and personal level? 

The rarity and attention that a personal note gets are unlike anything else. They are a great way to connect with someone you love, admire or want to express gratitude to. 

But how do you write a good one?

Here are The Basics Of Writing Notes That Get Your Message Across

1.Know Your Purpose

Strike the right tone by clarifying what you want to accomplish.

Maybe you want to express your gratitude for a colleague who has been super helpful. Perhaps you want to write a note to someone you love. The purpose of the note will determine the tone and language you use in it.

2. Act Promptly

Sometimes speed reduces the pressure to be profound. A brief thank you suffices, even when...

Does love have a language? Are we able to develop skills that help us become better at loving or appreciating someone more? What if we knew how to not only understand the language of love but also become a skilled expert in it? How much better would our relationships be? How much deeper and more meaningful would love become? 

A few years ago, Dr Gary Chapman wrote the wildly popular and best selling book The 5 Love Languages. In this book, Dr Chapman suggests that each person has a specific way in which he or she gets his or her emotional needs met. Yes, it applies to both you and I and also to our partners. It seems, according to Dr Chapman, we all have a unique love language.

You see, most people have a primary and secondary love language (preference). Learning to speak their love language can shift how we can end up relating to each other.

We often mistakenly believe that our partner or spouse speaks the same language we do and we try to meet his or her needs...

Have you ever noticed, how sometimes two people are so in love that they just seem to click? We often say they are a match made in heaven.

They are not necessarily people from perfect families, that have had ideal childhoods. Their satisfaction with each other isn’t a result of incredible levels of compatibility between their characters. 

Even shared values, goals, and mission in life don’t ensure relationship success.

Did you know that the most happily married couples, or even people in a loving and successful relationship, aren’t born with a special ability to create harmonious relationships?

How do they develop such a strong relationship?

You see it’s not the big stuff that matters the most.

It’s more about the small, simple, day-to-day habits that make all the difference.

Every successful relationship or marriage has some things in common.

Here are 5 Habits That Can Help You Enjoy Relationship Success Like Never Before

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Even when you love your friends or your partner in life, it's sometimes difficult to know what they really need and how to give it to them. Your tv, car and dishwasher may come with manuals, but relationships can be more of a mystery.

You know deep down, as relational beings, we all long for encouragement, validation and appreciation. It's just the way we are wired.

Of all these, Appreciation is perhaps most overlooked, in any loving relationship.

In a busy and fast-paced world, it's so easy to take things for granted. And yes we're all guilty of doing this with the very people who are most precious to us.

So how do we get good at expressing our love for someone special?

Now, you may have heard the expression that a little can go a long way, and there's no exception when it comes to showing your appreciation.

Learning how to express 'appreciation' will not only enable you to enjoy improved communication but also deeper and fulfilling relationships.

But there is an art to this!

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As human beings, we're renowned for our intelligence and the ability to think things through rationally. But what do you do when you start 'overthinking' a particular situation and very soon find that you can no longer think clearly nor have the energy to pull off your day with excellence?

Today, my daughter Hannah Shania shares some wonderful wisdom. With lessons from her own life, she reveals some amazing ways we can all break free from the chaos of overthinking. I'm sure you'll be blessed as much as I was.

5 Ways To Stop Overthinking About Things

Overthinking about situations can sometimes be inevitable. Whether it's about a significant life event, assignment deadline, the end of your degree or even things that might seem insignificant to others. Do you find yourself overthinking at times too?

Personally, I am a big overthinker!

I tend to pick apart and analyse every tiny little detail about a situation when something begins to bother me. I know it's not the best thing to...

What if there was a 12-Minute Method to Daily Happiness?

What do you do when you’re feeling low and want a quick boost? What if there was a solution which would cost you nothing yet had the potential to transform your day into a much brighter and more joyful one easily?

All in just 12 minutes or less?

Researchers at Iowa State University recently did a very interesting study. They tested 3 different methods that could make someone happier. College students enrolled in the study were asked to walk around campus practising specific mental techniques that were later compared and assessed for effectiveness.

The 3 mental techniques were loving-kindness, interconnectedness, and downward social comparison. We'll look at this study today as we explore how we can apply some of what was learned from it, into our very own lives to increase happiness.

Technique 1: Practising Loving Kindness

It's often said the happiest people are those that desire for others to be happy. Now it doesn't...

We love setting goals for everything else in life but what about when it comes to our personal happiness? Are we intentional about being happy or do we let life set the tone for our personal joy?

Look it's true. Every day has its ups and downs, but sometimes we end up having more downs than ups! I believe, rather than waiting around for things to change, we can definitely be more intentional about adding a little happiness to our days.

Sometimes we may need to make a big effort, but you'll be surprised how most of the time, all we have to do is something subtle and simple to completely change how our day turns out.

Here are 13 simple ways to sprinkle more happiness into your day. And yes not only our days can change but we can easily bring joy and happiness into the lives of those around us. How? Happy people make other people happy!

Here are some easy ways to add more happiness to your day:

1. Watch a Movie.

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Do you struggle with being still?

Are you looking for a sense of peace in the midst of a chaotic world? You are not alone!

Long before modern technology introduced new distractions into our lives, as human beings, we have longed for a sense of inner peace and actively sought ways to quieten the mind. 

What if there were secret time tested ways to inspire you to find daily moments of inner rest, peace and finally be able to think slowly and clearly again?

That’s exactly what we’ll explore today.

If you're seeking a way to quieten your mind and achieve inner peace, these four ancient techniques have been proven effective, even by today's standards. Here are some practical ways you can apply these ancient principles today

Not so long ago, while purchasing a candle, a young man shared with Chris how he felt his mind racing away most nights. He described his thoughts as, 

"Like popcorns popping in a microwave oven."

And how it felt like every night there was a...