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Melanie Allen
Nothing in Life is Free. Discover How You Pay; One Way or Another
If you think it’s free, you’re being duped. A lot of things seem free. You can visit millions of websites online without paying anything other than your internet bill. You could go to a library or cafe with free Wi-Fi to access the same sites for free.
Travelers to Europe, Beware! 10 Things to Avoid While Traveling Through the Iconic Continent
Europe holds a mystical appeal for a lot of Americans. Schools teach us European culture and history, while many of our families originated someplace on the ancient continent. Visiting Europe tops many of our travel bucket lists. However, tourists need to be wary. Not everything in Europe is magical.
17 Experiences Every Person Must Have at Least Once In Their Life
Everyone has different life goals, but some things transcend individualism. Here are 17 experiences every human should have at least once. Can you sit in quiet comfort with just yourself? Learning to accept yourself is vital for happiness.
Selfishness Revisited: Why It's Okay To Be Selfish Sometimes
“Stop being selfish!” they scream whenever you do anything for yourself. As children, we’re taught to share, help others, give of ourselves, and be selfless. Selfishness is frowned upon as one of the worst traits we could possibly exhibit.
Millennial Mid-Life Crisis Much Different than Previous Generations
Millennials aren’t the kids you think they are. Many of the cohort are now approaching their 40s, the age of the mid-life crisis. Gen Y faces the same struggles with middle age as the early generations. Here, they share their struggles and the bad decisions they’ve made when faced with their own mortality.
16 Ways You’re Shortening Your Lifespan Without Even Realizing It
Are you inadvertently shortening your own life? Here are 16 small ways we destroy our health and small lifestyle changes we can make to improve. Do you always choose the escalator in malls? Take the stairs instead and force yourself to move more.
Boss Says Low Wage Employee Doesn't Deserve Window
Bad managers revel in their tiny power trips. They’ll do anything to make themselves feel superior to the lowly employees they manage. One employee came to Reddit venting after a particularly baffling interaction with their boss, who claimed they weren’t good enough for sunlight.
Opinion: 17 Absurd Beauty Trends We Can’t Believe People Find Attractive
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we refuse to believe anyone finds these strange beauty trends appealing. A natural jawline is fine, but some guys go overboard with their insta-editing, making them look cartoonish.
Why Donating Leave Isn’t the Feel-Good Story You Think It Is
We’ve all heard the heartwarming tales where employees from a company stepped up to donate leave to their coworkers battling cancer. The media paints a heartwarming picture. The favorite colleague fights a horrific battle, but with everyone’s help, they push through and survive while keeping their job.
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Melanie Allen is an American journalist and happiness expert. She has bylines on MSN, the AP News Wire, Wealth of Geeks, Media Decision, and numerous media outlets across the nation. She covers a wide range of topics centered around self-actualization and the quest for a fulfilling life.
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