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15 Life Tweaks To Try This Year

Own up to your mistakes.
It's easy to put the blame on somebody else but nothing good ever comes out of it. Taking responsibility for your mistakes will teach you humility and wisdom to improve yourself.

You can never be overeducated.
It's never too late to learn something new! The Internet, school library, and even professionals in your family are a gateway of knowledge. You're only limited by your choices.

Keep a journal.
Writing down your ideas in a journal is a great way to review and sort them out. This site suggests 12 kinds of journals to keep—from an art journal to a dream journal and more.

Be kinder.
It's not an exaggeration to say that being kind makes the world a better place, you'd be surprised at how much little acts of kindness can brighten yours or someone else's day. This site offers a list of kind acts but we're sure you can think of more.

Clean out your closet.
Let's face it, you might have an overflowing wardrobe and still claim you have nothing to wear, it's probably your old clothes taking up space. This 4-pile tip on how to clean out your closet will help you cut down but a piece of advice: be ruthless.

Go 24 hours without complaining.
Catch yourself each time you'’re about to say something negative and you'll realize how life-changing it is to go a day without complaining.

Detox your online life. 
Being constantly online can affect your mental and physical health, here are simple ways to do a digital detox on each day of the week.

Drink more water.
Sounds simple enough but this to-do repeatedly finds its way on everybody's list. This pin shows creative ways on how to drink more H2O.

Find a workout buddy.
If you find yourself having a hard managing a solid workout regimen, partnering up with a friend will make it more fun and doable! Check out these partner routines to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Create your own time capsule.
This is great to do early this year, keep photos or mementos of fave moments with loved ones in a jar or box, open it on New Year's Eve, and cherish the memories together.

Be kinder to the Earth.
We only have one planet to live in and we all need to start pitching in to implement eco-friendly means, this list offers great ways

Smile.
"Smiles are free but they are worth a lot."

Make your own packed lunch.
Instead of buying fast food, DIY your meals with this pin that shows 18 different mason jar salad recipes that are super easy and healthy to make.

Save money.
Asses your spending habits, if you see a lot of money going out and not a lot coming in, you need to exercise utmost self-control, the tips from this site will greatly help you especially as a student.

Guard your time fiercely.
You'll thank yourself for taking the effort to be early in school and have more time to study or spend with friends, even if you have a lot of free time, be intentional about it and use it wisely.

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This Photographer Took Photos of His Camera-Shy Girlfriend And the Photos Are the Absolute Sweetest

What happens when a photographer just can't seem to get his own girlfriend to pose for photographs? An adorable and heartwarming photo series happens.

Photographer Mikael Theimer, a photographer based in Montreal, published a series of images featuring his girlfriend Marion who refuses to be the subject of his beautiful images. He talked with The Huffington Post and said, "She hates to pose, and she hates to be in front of the camera. So this became a little game that we have. Whenever I see a scene I would love to photograph her in, she has to find a way to hide her face. I find it results in much more interesting pictures than just traditional portraits."

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From Our Readers: To the One I Write About Every Day

Allow me to write about you before letting you go.

I write about YOU every day—since the time we first met, the day you miraculously accepted my friend and follow requests, the day we exchanged smiles and so many little moments we shared but "only I can remember," "only I know."

READ: To The Man I Loved At The Wrong Time

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5 Things You Missed Today (January 8)

Here's another perfect performance from Taylor Swift during her celebration of the record-breaking attendance exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum. This time, she posted the video of her performing a stripped-down version of "Blank Space" where she also talks about how she came up with the idea for the song. Watch the video of her amazing intimate number below.

The brilliant and beautiful Amandla Stenberg is on the cover of Teen Vogue's February 2015 issue and we love how she's just on a mission to spread inspiring words that will make all of us think. At one point in her cover interview, The Hunger Games star talked about that viral video of her talking about cultural appropriation—a homework she has for school. Here's what she has to say about it when Solange Knowles interviewed her for the cover: "I really didn't think it was going to be so controversial. And then to have the label of 'revolutionary' pinned on you afterward felt really daunting. I kind of had a moment with myself, like, 'OK. Is this what you want to do? Do you actually want to talk about issues? Is it worth it?' There are still moments now where I'm like, 'Whoa, this is a lot of pressure.' But it's worth it because when people come to me and say, 'I'm more comfortable in my identity because of you,' or 'I feel like you've given me a voice,' that's the most powerful thing ever." Way to go, Amandla! (via JustJaredJr.com)

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10 Must-Wear Shoe Trends for 2016

A new year always signals brand new beginnings and fresh starts, so why not do give your personal looks a clean slate or a stylish upgrade? One great way to do so is by updating your accessories. And there's no better place to start than by trying out the chicest shoe trends for 2016! So before you go shopping for your new wardrobe this year, we suggest you scroll down first to check out all the trendy footwear options you have to instantly step up your style game with every outfit you put together.

Mule slides

 

Mango 

Espadrilles

 
H&M

Strappy sandals

Topshop

Quirky loafers

Zara

Western-inspired shoes

Zara

READ: 10 Trends to Leave Behind in 2015

Flatforms

Zara

Sneakers

Charles and Keith

White shoes

Charles and Keith

Pointed-toe heels

 

Charles and Keith

Slip-on sandals

Charles and Keith

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A Candy Girl's Guide to the Art of Using a Planner

What better way to prepare for a jam-packed 2016 by getting yourself a planner? As trivial as it sounds, this might just turn your year around. If you're one of those girls who's planner-dependent, and just can't seem to start their work without fixing their planner, you'd understand when we say the proper use of a planner is truly a work of art. And this is something that we'd be lost without! You get the OC feels with your planner, and that is why you have to devote a few minutes of your time every day to this book that holds practically our whole life. On the other hand, if you're the girl who doesn't own a planner or buys a planner at the start of the year to keep track of dates, step into the dark side, and see the wonders this date-keeper and tracker can do. Learn what it really means to have a planner in your life and fire up the OC-planner-girl in you. Here are 7 things to remember when using your planner.

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4 Things Zayn Malik Said In His Latest Cover Interview That Are Confusing Us

So ex-One Direction cutie Zayn Malik finally speaks out ("I'm not censoring myself anymore," he said) in his cover interview for Billboard. We've taken our time to read through it not just once, twice, but three times to understand where he's coming from, but we're really confused right now, Zen.

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From Our Readers: To The Man I Loved At The Wrong Time

I guess it's true, that someone will just come into your life and change it constantly. Years ago, I met you and I didn't expect things to happen like it did. I didn't expect that you'll be the one who will change my life in so many ways. But we were both so young, I didn't know if being committed to each other was right. But after some time, we stopped thinking, we stopped worrying, and we let ourselves fall. We let ourselves be too attached with one another. And doubts became less too for we felt nothing but true happiness. I could feel butterflies fluttering in my stomach. And suddenly we started to become more intimate with each other. We started to crave each other's touch and attention. We started kissing, hugging, and even cuddling. Our focus  got diverted and our world seemed revolve around each another.

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This Twitter Account Will Make You Want to Fix Your Instagram Feed

It's 2016 and we're still obsessed with Instagram. We know you are, too. When we saw this Twitter account on our feed, we immediately wanted to give our grid a movie makeover! @InstagramFic posts fictional Instagram feeds curated by movie, TV, and anime characters. We can't get over how pretty the imaginary posts are! See them for yourself below.

Mace from That Thing Called Tadhana

That Thing Called Tadhana (2014), Mace pic.twitter.com/Vixd0g75WD

— fictional ig feeds (@instagramfic) December 25, 2015

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Stalking Your Ex On Facebook Is Not Good For You

It's been said so many times before: In order to move on from your ex, you should stop stalking them on Facebook or wherever. And yet we still find ourselves stuck on their Timelines, going back to their old posts, tagged photos, or their current girlfriend's profile. Next thing we know, we've already spent an hour or two feeling sad, heartbroken, angry, and confused if we still want to get back together with them or not all at the same time. But here's a recent study that we hope will convince you to really and finally stop stalking your ex. 

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