Make It Contributors
5 phrases the most mentally strong people use to spark happiness in hard times, from an expert
Do you smile every time you hear a specific song, or light up when you see a certain old friend? Those are both what I like to call happiness sparks. We need them now more than ever to thrive despite challenges, distractions, and overwhelming current events. Unfortunately, as I wrote in my recent book, “The […]
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Side hustle expert: 4 great, easy, ‘low-maintenance’ ways to make money from your house
For nearly seven years, as the founder, CEO and editor of SideHusl, I’ve devoted my time to researching and reviewing platforms that aim to help people make some extra money. A common question I’m asked is, “How can I turn what I already own into a side hustle?” If you find that you are house […]
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I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: ‘There’s never been a better time to make the leap’
Whether you’re craving a new adventure, feeling stuck, or wondering if the place you call home still fits, moving abroad might be the change you need. But relocating to another country is more complicated than just packing a bag and booking a flight. My own journey began at 17 with a trip to the Netherlands […]
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I’m a travel writer who has visited 68 countries—the 4 ‘magical places’ I think about moving to most
I wonder what it would be like to live in most of the places I visit, but I know I can’t make everywhere home. As much as I would love to wake up in Sydney every morning, Australia is just a little too far away from everywhere else. As vibrant as Istanbul is, it’s a […]
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I interviewed 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—their top 4 regrets: ‘I shouldn’t have fixed things for them’
As parents, we often wonder if we’re doing the right thing for our children. No one is immune to that kind of thinking. I have interviewed hundreds of young entrepreneurs and their parents to learn how they were raised. Most parents who raised highly successful adults did a great job. What surprised me is that […]
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Nutritionist from Japan: The food I love eating every day—and that robust 90-year-olds in my life swear by
The oceans in and around Japan are believed to contain roughly 1,500 kinds of seaweed, which have long been a staple of Japanese cuisine. Depending on the region and the climate, you can find many different tastes and textures. I’m a nutritionist from Nara, Japan, and seaweed is one of the most nostalgic foods for […]
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To influence people, make 3 simple changes to how you talk, says executive coach: Success ‘depends on your ability to persuade’
Why do decision-makers at work really choose one person for a role over another? What actually makes them trust someone’s judgment? How do they decide in practice who to tap for important opportunities? For the last 12 years, I’ve coached top performers at some of the world’s largest and most competitive Fortune 500 companies. As […]
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Harvard-trained psychologist: 9 phrases people in healthy, thriving relationships don’t say
In functional romantic relationships, it’s psychologically healthy to feel a deep sense of belonging and attachment. However, becoming overly reliant on another person to feel whole, healed and secure is not only harmful to our wellbeing — it can damage relationships over time. This behavior is often referred to in mental health circles as codependency. […]
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me. When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was […]
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I am from Costa Rica: This is what we consume just about every day for a prolonged, nutritious life—it’s our ‘secret to longevity’
Costa Rica is property to just one of the world’s Blue Zones, the place individuals are living lengthier and much healthier lives than normal. I am from a smaller town in the region of Cartago, named Llano Grande, which is recognised for its abundant agriculture. As a cookbook creator and cooking teacher who was born […]
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