"To Spend Time Is To Pass It In A Specified Manner. To Waste Time Is To Expend It Thoughtlessly Or Carelessly.

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Be happy for no reason, like a child. If you are happy for a reason, you’re in trouble, because that reason can be taken from you.

Deepak Chopra (via commoncrooked)

Chai Map of India

In India, chai is more than just a cup of tea to start the day – it is an integral part of the rhythm of life. So on #InternationalTeaDay, we give you the ‘Chai Map of India’!

(via Twitter: The Better India @Thebetterindia)

R.I.P. Stephen Hawking. Your body may have been limited, but your mind freely roamed the vastness of time and space. 📷: National Geographic

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One of the hardest things you will ever have to do my dear is grieve the loss of a person who is still alive.

My father’s advice #1 (via northern-proper)

Nonverbal Communication Is Just As Important

Did you know that less than 10% of what you communicate is interpreted based on what you say? Over 40% of what is spoken is interpreted by your nonverbal body language!

Body Language List 📝

Eye 👁 contact

Looking down

Looking directly at the person

Looking away

Staring too intensely

Breaking eye contact

Eye roll

Blank stare

Blinking at a normal rate or too fast

Head & Face 🙂

Head nods

Frowning

Head tilted to the side

Head in hands

Rigid face

Smiling too much or too little

Bitting lips

Exagerated facial expressions

Cold expression

Body 👫 Posture

Relaxed posture

Rigid posture

Relaxed leg position

Body is facing towards the person who is communicating

Slouching

Standing up straight, shoulders back

Clenched fists

Arms crossed

Standing with hands placed on the hips

Physically too close or distant from an individual

Exagerated or relaxed hand movements

Body turned sideways

Tone of voice

Talking too fast or too slow

Speaking too low or too high

Monotone

Using too much: umm, uh, ah, etc.

Appropriate loudness

Shaky voice

Fluid speech

Distracting 🤔 Body Movements

Playing with hair

Chewing gum

Tapping with fingers or feet

Nail biting

Drinking

Rubbing hands together

Pulling on the ear

Licking or biting your lips

Fidgeting with clothes, pockets or jewelry

Appropriate 👍🏽 Body Language

Eye contact: look directly at the person who is speaking, but do not stare overly intense. Make sure you are blinking normally.

Body posture: face the person speaking to you and slightly lean forward. Maintain a relaxed posture and keep your hands loosely clasped or on your lap.

Head & face: occasionally nod your head and use appropriate facial responses, such as, relaxed eyebrows.

Tone of voice: use appropriate loudness, and moderate the rate of your speech. Make sure to be fluid when talking and use minimal slang.