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I just hit my 7th. Looking forward to working with you! 😀

Music relaxes by soothing your nerves and reducing cortisol secretions. It can promote mindfulness, beat stress, repel negative thoughts and emotions, and even ease muscle tension as well. A daily dose of soulful music is your best bet for sound emotional health.

As we blink, the upper lid of our eyes pulls down a tear film across the eyes. It keeps our eyes naturally moist. For computer professionals and those who work with computer screens all the time, the blink rate goes down significantly. As a result, the eyes become dry, red, swollen, and fatigued. The backlight of the screen further worsens the problem as it has a taxing effect on your eyes if the ambient light is dim. It's advised to take frequent breaks while working on your computer, keep the workplace bright and well-lit, and do blinking exercises to take care of your vision. Additionally, your ophthalmologist can prescribe lubricant eye drips if the intensity of the problem is severe. So, how do you manage your workload and what are the precautions you take to protect your eyes?

I'm a chess aficionado myself and am instantly drawn to your thread. I'm a member of chess.com, one of the biggest sites for player vs player gameplay and regularly play in their tournaments. Coming to theme sets, I'm not too choosy as well. I, however, love to pick a theme that offers a neutral colour scheme and one that is easy on the eyes. I avoid flashy ones as they could distract you in the middle of a see-saw battle. Aesthetics is fine but should not hinder the main process. Cheers!

Green tea is rich in plant-based phytochemical compound called "Catechins". Catechins are powerful anti-oxidants that aid in preventing inflammatory diseases. Health professionals describe it as a powerful anti-oxidant that could neutralize cancer-causing free radicals in the bloodstream. It has also been found to slow down "Atherosclerotic plaque formation" which causes "Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)". Green tea is also indicated in the improvement of cognitive function, prevention of Alzheimer's disease and so on. So, have you made it a part of your daily routine? If yes, how often do you enjoy green tea in a day? Which country boasts of best varieties in green tea, and the downsides of excess consumption if any? Thanks for your insights!

Well, I guess it's part of the evolution process of computer hardware. Both CDs and DVDs were great when they first made their way into tertiary storage. However, with the availability of ample cloud storage, high speed internet, secure communication(SSL technology), and cloud-based applications, the tertiary storage has become redundant. So, there you go! A laptop is meant to be mobile and a piece of lightweight equipment is always desirable.

It's not uncommon for children to throw an occasional tantrum or two and is nothing to be perturbed about. Children can show frustration by crying, kicking, and even attempting to bite others. They can be redirected to positive activities and brought back to their normal self. That being said, there's no harm in consulting a mental health professional if the erratic behaviour persists. Several behavioural disorders like ADHD, Autism, Passive aggression begin to manifest after 3 years of age. Best of luck!

Migraine is a common condition among people of all walks of life and is often quite debilitating. Those affected could go into a shell completely and suffer pretty badly. People try all kinds of home remedies before finally landing in a doctor's office. In the light of the fact that there is no permanent cure to a migraine, what do you think is the best strategy to cope with the condition both physically and emotionally?

I moved earlier this year from a house that I hated to a house I love, so I am very grateful to be in a better place. Christmas last year was difficult because I just wasn't comfortable, but now I feel warm and cozy, and I've really been enjoying the whole holiday season.

I feel the same. I pay extra attention to my mental health these days. When my mind is clouded or it's hard to pick myself up, my number one remedy is music. I have been especially charmed by some instrumental songs and game soundtracks lately. Life is good as long as I have music; I will forever be grateful!

What's made you feel grateful recently? I've just returned from running, and I'm feeling so grateful for the body that I have. As I age, I'm becoming more aware of how health and mobility have to be maintained. So, I'm grateful for feet and legs that get me where I need to go, a mind that allows me to work and be productive, and a spirit that's still filled with energy. Life is good.

If you read oracle cards, do you use the guidebooks your decks came with? I've heard some people who read oracle cards say they don't use them; they read using pure intuition. For those not in-the-know, the guidebook tells you what each card in the deck means according to the deck creator.

What sort of Linux do you think I should try if I'm not very tech-savvy? I've heard it's difficult to use if you aren't a computer whiz.

When it comes to remakes, do you prefer shot-for-shot remakes, like Gus Van Sant's Psycho, or ones that try to have their own voice? I would, personally, rather watch something with its own voice.

Hello, I have just completed my seventh post. I hope to hear from you soon. Best Regards, Kennedy

If you have lived in a city long enough, you know it has those special spots that tourists rarely find and guidebooks never mention. These might be a cozy café tucked in an alley, that amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurant, or the peaceful park off the beaten path. Do you have such places in your city that you would want the world to know about? Share your local treasures and discover others. Oh, and do not forget to share pictures if you have them!

Social media is a great tool for connecting with other people. Or can I say it used to be so. Remember the early days when you could connect with your friends and family, but now you only seemingly can do so with strangers or people you meet out and about? Even though we can now share our lives with thousands or millions more people, are we truly more connected?

I have just bought anew car and need advice. I used to bring my previous car to a mechanic I knew for servicing and check-ups. As I was selling the car, I realized the guy was not doing the checks he said he was, even though he was charging me slightly above market rates. I want to do things right with this new car and was wondering if any of you have tips on how to pick a great mechanic.

I use this matrix quite a bit alongside a pomodoro app and task management app I downloaded. The matrix helps me prioritize my tasks, the task manager helps me create to-do lists, and the pomodoro app helps me stay focused and track how much time I spend on each task. These techniques have helped me become more productive, with my productivity tracking app telling me I am now over 40% more productive than I was when I started using them.

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received pertaining to personal happiness is to simply care a lot less about what people think or say about you. In many cases, most people do not notice or care about you unless they are in your immediate or inner circle. Most people are too in their heads or worried about other things and their lives to worry or think about you. For this reason, it does not make sense to let what you think other people think or say about you rob you of your happiness.

Why not go another way and watch the Inside Out series. There are only two movies in the series, and they are both quirky and great at teaching different lessons. The first deals with how people react when they are uprooted from their home and familiar environments, and the second deals with life changes. What do you do when life changes? Do you stick with the familiar or try to fit in with the new? That sort of thing.

Another great option for losing weight without going to the gym is tracking your food intake using a mobile app. As @bonzer above said, creating a caloric deficit by utilizing more calories than you consume is the best ways to lose weight, and you can only do this if you know how many calories you consume in a given period, typically a day. A mobile app can make tracking this data quite easy, and there are numerous options for doing so for both Android and iOS devices.