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7 Wrong Money Beliefs to Eliminate from Your Mind

Many people have wrong money beliefs that slowly destroy their budgets. We make money mistakes without realizing the harsh consequences that come along with it. No matter how much money you earn, it’s never enough. My rich friends always complain about money, and it’s actually ridiculous. We don’t need a lot of money to be happy; it’s the main rule to follow in life. Here are seven wrong money beliefs that you should eliminate from your mind and life today.

1. I will never improve my finances

Yes, you will never improve your finances if you continue moaning about it every minute. Positivity breeds positive actions and positive results. Think of all possible ways to increase your income, choose the best one and use it to move your finances forward. Maybe you need to change your job, break bad habits and party less. Reduce your expenses and make smart purchases. You can save hundreds of dollars each month just by budgeting your money properly. Stay positive and believe in yourself.

2. I can’t build my savings account

One of my best friends who have a higher paycheck than I have always complain that she can’t build her savings account because she can’t afford it. But she can afford to buy plenty of expensive things that she doesn’t need at all. I don’t judge her, but when she asked me how to save money and I shared my secret with her, she told me that saving is not as difficult as she thought. Regardless of your income, you cab build your savings account. If you can’t deposit $100-$300 a month, consider depositing $50 a month. Even $10-20 a month will be enough to grow your savings account balance.

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3. I will never become rich

I don’t like the word ‘never’ and I don’t like when people say that they will never do anything. If you believe that you will never become rich, no wonder you are not rich. But I wonder why so many people want to be rich and what they do to reach their financial goals. First of all, they waste their lives. The only goal they set is to earn money and nothing more. Remember, you can earn enough money to live a happy life, but don’t aim to make as much money as possible, because you will never achieve this goal.

4. I will never pay off my debts

It’s easy to run into debt, but it’s so hard to settle it. However, don’t say that you will never pay off your debts. When you manage your money properly, it’s possible to pay more than your minimum, which will help you get out of a debt in a year. Don’t allow your debts control your mind and your life, you are strong enough to control your debts.

5. I’m the only one who has financial setbacks

Believe it or not, but you are not the only one who has financial problems. Life is full of problems, including financial ones. Most of us have to deal with those problems each day and there’s nothing wrong with that. Stay positive, think clearly and you will be able to cope with any financial setback.

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6. It’s too early to save for retirement

In fact, it’s never too early to start saving for retirement. The earlier you start, the better. If you are in your early 20s and you already have a full-time job, it’s time to think about a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

7. It’s too late to improve my finances

Actually, it’s never too late. My grandma started improving her finances in her late 50s and she managed to do it. She always says that if a person wants to do something they don’t look for excuses, they start doing it no matter their age. Whether you want to pay off a debt, improve your credit score or save some cash, just do it. Regardless of age, we all make financial mistakes and it’s never too late to change the situation and get back on track.

Eliminate these money beliefs from your mind and life to change your financial situation and have a sustainable future. Are you going to get rid of any of these money beliefs? Do you have any other money beliefs?

8 Traits of People Born in February

If you’re born in February or you know someone born in this month, you might want to know some traits of people born in February. Perhaps you don’t believe in horoscopes and you don’t believe articles like this. We know all people are different, but people born in a certain month have something in common, and it’s a proven fact. Below is a list of 8 traits of people born in February. Take a look, see what you think, and maybe you will find your own traits.

1. Frankness

People born in February are extremely honest. They are not afraid to tell the truth regardless of the situation and consequences. They’ll easily point out your mistakes without waiting for a right moment. They make really good friends and can offer constructive criticism at every walk of life. Many of us tend to avoid honest people because we are afraid of the truth. When you have friends who celebrate their birthdays in February, you can be sure they are true friends.

2. Originality

People born in February are one of the most original people. They are authentic and believe in learning from their own experiences instead of following blindly other people. They enjoy learning about new things and develop their originality.

3. Mystery

It is really difficult to tell what’s going on in the mind of people born in February. These people create an aura of mystery around themselves, and that makes them even more attractive to the opposite sex. While they are honest, they can hide many things about themselves. It’s not because they don’t want to tell you about them. It’s because they think it’s not interesting at all.

4. Innovation

People who were born in February are developers in their field. They can think out of the box, and they don’t maintain the status quo. It is not surprising that lots of great scientists of yesteryears were born in February. Even if you or your friends are not developers, you have those skills. You just don’t notice them.

5. Uniqueness

If you meet people born in February, you might notice that they are evidently different from the others. Their dressing sense and their way of carrying themselves are all unique and different in some way or another. Most of them are not afraid to show their uniqueness, while others become shy and distrustful.

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6. Will power

The February born people are known to have tremendous will power and their perseverance even in the most adverse situations makes them the envy of many people. It’s important to have a strong will power to become successful and happy in life. Many of us, including people born in February, don’t believe in our strength and don’t cultivate will power. If you are a person who have a weak will power but you’re born in February, reconsider your behavior and beliefs. You are much stronger than you think.

7. Devotion

People born during the month of February are very devoted to their families and their partners. Thus, their devotion makes them perfect partners and spouses. This is one of the best traits of these people! So, ladies, let’s start looking for those guys who’re born in February!

8. Philanthropy

People born in February have a philanthropic vein in their bodies and they can relentlessly work for fraternity and equality. Anything that they believe can actually help the masses. They’re not selfish, and their generous behavior wins them the admiration of their peers.

I know many people who celebrate their birthdays in February and can surely say that they all possess these traits. I can’t say that they behave in the same way and have similar lifestyles. They have a few similar traits and they admit it. Do you agree with this list? What other qualities of people born in February can you add to it? Let me know.

The Most Spontaneous Things You Can Do Today

Routines can help you get things done, but they can be so boring and predictable. When you are stuck in a rut, your life is not as interesting and happy as you want it to be. How can you make your life more adventurous and more exciting? Easy! There are so many things you can do spontaneously today. They might not be for everyone, but sometimes doing something daring can bring the spark back into that dull life. Check out the list of the most spontaneous things you can try today.

1. Rock a new style

Yesterday you saw a nice pair of jeans or a bold red dress and you didn’t buy it. You may think that you’d never be able to wear those jeans or that dress. Actually, you can! Go shopping and buy things that can change your style. Don’t be afraid to rock a new style! It’s one of the most spontaneous things you can do today to impress everyone around you.

2. Get a tattoo

Tattoo is not for everyone, but my friend took this bold and risky step! I strongly believe in living life without regrets, so does my friend. She got a nice tattoo on her back and she doesn’t regret about it. You can get a temporary tattoo instead of a permanent one, if you don’t won’t to damage your body.

3. Skydive

I’m afraid of free falling from a plane as well as bungee jumping, but it is one of the craziest and most spontaneous things I want to do! My brother and his wife have both done it with ease, and I admire them both! Skydiving is a heart-racing excitement, and an experience of a lifetime. If it’s not for you, here are a few other ideas to try today…

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4. Get a piercing

There are many reasons why people get piercings. If you’ve always wanted to get your ears pierced, then why not? You can also get your tongue pierced, albeit I don’t recommend this type of piercing, or just change up the style of jewelry that you would normally wear. I have my nose and ears pierced and what about you? Would you like to get a new spontaneous piercing?

5. Get a bold haircut

After having over 12 inches of long locks, I cut off my beautiful hair and got a pixie cut! You might think I’m crazy, but sometimes I love to spice things up for myself! I often step out of my comfort zone and change up my style! Have you ever tried a daring new hairstyle? Did you plan it, or was it spontaneous? Are you ready to get a bold haircut today?

6. Take a day trip

I have always been a huge fan of spontaneous day trips. When I spend a few days planning my trip, I often end up staying home because I have some other things to do. When I take a day trip spontaneously, I have no excuses to stay at home. If you are feeling depressed or you simply want to jazz up your life, consider taking a spontaneous day trip today. It can be an overnight trip or one or two day trip. Sometimes a change of scenery can do wonders! You don’t need to spend a lot of money on your trip, though. Opt for budget-friendly trips.

Read also – 10 Most Exciting Adventure Trips of a Lifetime

7. Bungee jumping

This one is for thrill seekers! Unfortunately, I haven’t experienced this yet, but it certainly is on my list! I have to overcome my fears first. I have a lot of friends who have done it and would like to do it again! I think, it’s a good sign! Although bungee jumping may give you fantastic thrills, it’s not good for people who have any health issues.

Are you the type of person that has to think twice before doing something? What is the most spontaneous and craziest thing you have ever done in your life? Spontaneous things help jazz up a boring life and fight a bad mood, stress and depression

Adoption Is the Best Option: Why You Should Adopt Rescue Pets

No matter whether you like dogs or cats, there are many reasons to adopt a rescue pet. Most people get a purebred pet from an expensive breeder without realizing how wonderful a pet from a shelter can be. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals – all of them – but I can’t understand people who claim rescue pets are sick and disobedient. Yes, it’s partially true, but when you adopt a sick pet you have a wonderful opportunity to save at least one little life today. Like homeless children, rescue pets are disobedient because no one cares about them. Check out some of the most important reasons why adoption is the best option when it comes to rescue animals.

1. Adult pets deserve love too

Let’s be honest, most people adopt kittens or puppies and only few of us think of adopting an adult pet. Everyone wants a little baby. But adult pets need and deserve love too. The best advantage of adopting adult animals is that they’re well behaved and already trained. A puppy or a kitten requires lots of time and commitment while adult pets are already quite affectionate.

2. Save a life

Saving an animal life is another great reason to adopt a rescue pet. Some shelters run out of cages and are forced to euthanatize poor animals. Put an end to this and adopt at least one rescue animal today. Not only will you save the life of a loving and cute pet, you will bring some joy in your life as well.

3. They are cheaper

Usually it’s much cheaper to adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue group than to buy them from a breeder. Typically shelters charge an adoption fee about $150, but that covers neutering or spaying, basic health check-up, a first set of vaccinations, microchip, and many helpful tips on how to care of a new pet. Breeders can run you between $500 to a tremendous $2,000. So think twice before buying an animal. Besides, you can adopt a pet for free too.

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4. Give them a second chance

When these pets stay in shelters, they have the basics to survive. Many of them come from rough backgrounds, and some pets end up in shelters because they were abused. These animals aren’t broken and they deserve a second chance. Before I adopted my dog from a shelter, he was abused. I can say he is an amazing dog. Knowing that you give a rescue pet a second chance is a really rewarding feeling.

5. Rescue pets give unconditional love

Rescue pets need someone to love them and take care of them. In return they give you unconditional love. Just think about lovely pet running up to you and placing their front paws on your knees. Animals can love you in a way you couldn’t even imagine. And how can you turn down that kind of love?

6. They’re healthy

One of the most common misconceptions about rescue pets is that they’re dangerous, unhealthy, or even broken. In truth, these poor animals end up in a shelter because of their previous owners: the family didn’t have enough time to take care of the pet, they had to move, or they just no longer wanted a pet. Go to your local shelter and you will be surrounded by healthy and happy animals.

7. They will make your life happier

Perhaps, this is the most rewarding reason to adopt a rescue pet. Just knowing that you’re giving a poor animal a happy life, a caring family, and a loving home, can give you an amazing feeling of joy. Knowing that you have unconditional love for your pet and seeing that furry face smiling up to you will leave you feeling great. You will never feel lonely again and you will have someone to help you get through rough times.

When adopting animals from a shelter, you give them a second chance of a better life filled with happiness and love. The sad truth is many of us are selfish towards animals but I hope you love animals and will adopt at least one rescue pet down the road. Do you think pet adoption is a great option? Share your thoughts with us please.

Little Imp: Why Your Feline Friend Claws and How to Save Your Home

Cats are mysterious and fascinating animals that have some bad habits too. Why do cats claw? This is a question that many cat owners ask. While the answer is pretty obvious, it’s important to understand a true reason and find the safest way to prevent your feline friend from destroying your furniture and the entire house. I forgive my cat many pranks because I’m bad at punishing and teaching good behaviors. So I spent a few days searching for some tricks and then testing them, and here’s what I found out:

Strong defense

All cats scratch and claw, from the smallest house cat to the largest wild cat. The use of claws is instinctual; cats use their claws both for defense and for scent marking. Cats have scent glands in their paws, as well as other places on their bodies. Cats in the wild and outdoor cats use these various scent glands to mark their territory, a way to tell other cats in the area “Hey, this is my area!” This instinct does not disappear just because a cat lives indoors and as an only cat.

Kitty’s mani

This is frequently overlooked by first time cat owners is that a cat’s claws never stop growing. The same way that your nails would continue to grow, out of control, if you stopped cutting them, a cat’s would do the same. Cat’s nails also have an outer sheath that peals away as the nail grows. Clawing helps to remove this sheath, keep the claws sharp for defending the cat’s territory and help to keep the nail from growing into the paw pad. Cats who don’t scratch and claw often wind up with over grown nails that grow into the paw pad if not trimmed, this makes walking painful and will cause an infection.

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4 ways to prevent your cat from ruining your furniture, walls and carpets

1. Professionally trimmed nails

Now that you know the reason for the clawing and that it’s instinctual and important to your cat’s health and well being, how to stop your kitty from shredding your new couch? Relax, there are a few ways to save your furniture. Keeping your cat’s nails trimmed is one way to cut down on clawing, if the nails are kept short they won’t do as much damage to your furniture, walls and carpet. This doesn’t, however, completely eliminate the desire to scratch.

2. Scratching posts

Instead of trying to stop a cat’s natural instinct completely, why not redirect them to an area where they are allowed to scratch and exercise their natural instinct? Scratching posts are designed specifically with cats in mind to allow them to keep their claws healthy and allow them to mark something as their own to their heart’s content. Scratching posts come in a variety of sizes and types for every home. There are small scratching posts that can sit on the floor if your cat tends to go for the carpet, scratching posts that can be hung from a door frame or wall and tall cat trees that act not only as a scratching post, but as a play area and sleeping area.

3. Correct location

Getting a cat to use a scratching post is not a difficult process. Placing the cat tree or scratching post in the area most often clawed is a good way to start. When you catch kitty clawing the back of the couch, simply move them to the scratching post, after a few times of doing this they should get the idea. Many cats are attracted to catnip and sprinkling dried catnip or using a catnip spray on the scratching post or cat tree can help to attract the cat to it. While some cats don’t have any interest in catnip at all, others seem to be able to smell it from a mile away and will come running.

4. Start early

It’s a great idea to purchase a cat tree and some smaller scratching posts before bringing a new cat home. This will allow you to start training your new friend to use them immediately and will increase your chances of the cat using the appropriate scratching areas from day one. Some cats will already know what a scratching post is and instinctually use it if it’s available to them.

Remember that a cat isn’t scratching because they’re trying to misbehave or “get back at you because they’re angry”, they’re doing it because it’s an instinct and is required for the health of the nails. A cat tree or scratching post and a little bit of training will go a long way in saving your furniture and keeping your cat happy and healthy. How do you protect your home from your cat’s sharp nails?

How to Cook a Whole Salmon (2 Recipes)

Whether baked, poached, roasted, or barbecued, cooking a whole salmon isn’t a rocket science. Whole salmon is a wonderful centerpiece for any festive table. If you’re looking to wow your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner, consider making a whole salmon. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid and protein, which means you will make a tasty, and at the same time, healthy meal for your man.

You don’t need a lot of herbs and special spices. Lemon juice, herbs, and olive oil are the only spices you need to add more flavor to your whole salmon. You can also experiment with other flavors and use fennel, basil, garlic, or rosemary as well. Here’s how to make a whole poached salmon.

Ingredients:

• whole salmon
• 2 lemons
• 2 onions
• 1 carrot
• salt
• pepper
• herbs

Directions:

Wash the salmon and dry with paper towels. Place fresh salmon in your fish kettle, season with salt, pepper, add whole carrot and onion, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Add 4 lemon quarters. Turn off the heat. Remove carrot and onion. Leave the salmon in the kettle to cool.

Once it’s cool, remove the salmon and scrape away the skin. Use a small knife to remove the skin. Serve whole decorated with lemon, fresh vegetables and herbs.

If you want to make a whole baked salmon stuffed with lemon and herbs, vegetables, here’s the recipe to try out:

Ingredients:

• whole salmon
• lemon
• olive oil
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• herbs
• fresh vegetables, optional

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

Wash and dry the salmon.

In a small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the outside and inside of the salmon. Place the salmon on a non-stick baking sheet, add some lemon slices, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve with lemons and vegetables.

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When it comes to recipes, it’s always best to experiment with ingredients to create the most delicious meal your man has ever tried. Or if you cook it for yourself, treat yourself to a luxury meal you will love, unless you are a vegetarian. When serving a whole salmon, your creativity is the key to a mouthwatering meal. Do you have any Valentine’s Day recipes to share?