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This Is Why You’re Fat: 10 Really Surprising Reasons

We all know that eating too much and exercising too little are sure-fire ways to get fat and unhealthy. But did you know that things like your marital status, coffee, and pesticides can influence your weight, too? Here, we'll take a look at 10 surprising reasons why you might be overweight.

  1. You're not sleeping enough. You may be gaining weight due to a lack of sleep. Your body experiences stress from not getting enough sleep, which causes you to store fat more efficiently. Little sleep also contributes to stress, which may make you turn to food for coping.
  2. You're married. Many couples gain an average of 5 pounds within two years of marriage. Together, your food choices are compromised, and your eating habits change. When you have someone to eat dinner with every night, you're more likely to have a large meal with multiple courses rather than skip it or just have a salad for dinner.
  3. You're taking prescription drugs. Certain drugs can cause weight gain, fluid retention, and increased appetite. Read the fine print on your prescription and talk to your doctor about how your drugs can impact other areas of your health. If you must take a prescription with these side effects, talk to your doctor about what you can do to balance them out.
  4. You're stressed out. As you cope with life's demands, you may also be adding to your waistline. Many people reach for food to deal with stress. Additionally, the fight or flight response that happens with stress triggers a process that causes our bodies to store fuel and slow down metabolism.
  5. You drink too much. Even infrequent binge drinking can contribute to abdominal fat. Four or more drinks on one occasion, even just once a week will likely cause weight gain. People who drink small amounts more regularly are significantly less susceptible to weight gain from alcohol. Hard liquor drinkers are especially at risk, so next time, just stick to wine if you've got to have more than one.
  6. You gave up coffee. So, you cut out caffeine for your health, but now you find you're packing on the pounds? That's because caffeine acts as a stimulant and lessens your appetite. It also acts as a diuretic, flushing out water weight. If you stop drinking coffee, be prepared to watch your portion control and be a little more hungry than usual.
  7. You're starving yourself. Although eating less food is a good way to lose weight, taking it to the extreme is harmful. When you deprive yourself of food, it is counterproductive. Starvation causes the body to store food and slow your metabolism, which in the long run will cause you to gain weight. Instead, you should eat small, regular meals.
  8. You weren't breast fed. At this point, there's nothing you can do about it, but bottle-fed babies (who grow into adults) have an increased obesity rate. You can't change your past, but if you decide to have children, you should breastfeed them if you are able.
  9. You're going through menopause. As women reach menopause, they experience a natural slowing of metabolism. Menopause's hormonal changes can also bring on depression, hunger, and insufficient sleep. Estrogen favors weight gain in the lower body, so with a loss of this hormone, women going through menopause often gain more weight in the middle.
  10. You're ingesting "obesogens." Obesogens are chemicals that alter your metabolism hormones and cause us to gain weight. They are also known as "endocrine-disrupting chemicals." Common obesogens are Bisophenol A, found in plastic, can linings, and baby teething toys; PFOA and PFOS on non-stick pans, stain-resistant clothing, carpets, and more; phthalates in soft plastics, fragrances, and other consumer products; as well as pesticides found in food and other products.

100 Best Blogs for Parenting Advice

Parenting is likely one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding jobs anyone can do. While it takes experience to find your way as a parent, there will certainly be times when you seek advice from those with a little more experience than you. Thankfully, there are plenty of parents and experts willing to share their advice via their blogs. Take a look at these blogs to strengthen your parenting education when you need some advice, or pass these resources to parents you may meet in your professional practice.

General Parenting Advice

These blogs offer great advice on parenting in general, with topics that range from pregnancy to teens and everywhere in between.

  1. Child Caring. Parents write in with their parenting problems and get sound advice from these two experts.
  2. Advice for Parenting Blog. If you've wondered about communicating with your child, what to carry in your diaper bag, or how to help a child cope with grief, this blog answers this questions and more.
  3. Ask Moxie. Moxie answers parents’ questions that range from newborn sleep issues to moms traveling for work.
  4. Picket Fence Post. Meredith O'Brien posts real parenting issues here that include topics such as bribing kids for grades, bullying, and privacy issues with teens.
  5. EmpoweringParents Blog. This blog covers everything from parenting a child with ADHD to dealing with divorce to implementing tough love with teens.
  6. Multitasking Mommy. This mom offers suggestions based on her own experience for healthy meals, getting back into shape, and juggling motherhood.
  7. dooce. This blogger doesn't hold back any punches when she tells it like it is as a parent in her popular blog.
  8. FreeRangeKids. This mom's parenting style is to give children the chance to live without holding them back and has garnered quite a bit of attention. She offers suggestions for other parents who also seek to rear free-range kids.
  9. The Parents Zone Blog. This blog features resources such as fun things to do with your children, discussions on working from home alongside your children, and discipline techniques.
  10. Mom Blog Network. This site is full of moms sharing their tips and experience on topics ranging from balancing career and family to adjusting to a newborn to dealing with teens.
  11. Supersisters. These three sisters share their experience of motherhood in this blog on PBS Parents.
  12. Toni's Treehouse. Nutritious family meals, links to other great blogs, and activities for babies are all featured here.

Expectant Parents, Babies, and Toddlers

Pregnancy and starting on the parenting journey fills many with tons of questions. Get your questions answered with these blogs.

  1. Best Birth. Written by an RN and childbirth educator, this blog provides lots of great information for expectant parents.
  2. The Cradle Crush. This blog offers reviews on products just for pregnant moms and families with babies and small children.
  3. Do as I Say, Not as I Do. With a 3 year-old and a baby, this mom shares tips and experience with teething, toilet training, and more.
  4. Parenting & New Baby Advice Blog. Find tips for things like planning a baby shower and newborn care here.
  5. Ali's “A” List. Ali posts reviews of items just right for parents of little ones and also includes plenty of great interviews with celebrities from the children's world.
  6. Gagazine. These posts cover issues such as introducing solid foods, breastfeeding in public, avoiding harmful plastics in bottles, and childproofing your home on a budget.
  7. Mama Knows Breast. Breastfeeding moms will find a ton of information and news about breastfeeding here.
  8. Let's Talk Babies. Get handy tips for expecting and new parents on this blog.
  9. Pregnancy & Baby. This blog deals with issues like the unspoken ambivalence mamas sometimes feel to tips for going green with baby.
  10. The Fun Times Guide to Pregnancy. From dispelling breastfeeding myths to recommendations for books for new dads, this blog covers everything a new parent could want to know.
  11. Pregnancy Blog. Expectant moms will find the information here a lifesaver if she is wondering how to dress for a wedding while pregnant, worrying about the transition to motherhood, is going past her due date, or any other concern or question she may have.
  12. a little pregnant. Moving from infertility to parenthood, this mom infuses her posts with humor.
  13. The Dear Dr. MOZ Baby Blog. Focusing on newborns, this blog offers advice, news, and product recommendations.

Parents of Older Children and Teens

Advice for parents of older children and teens looks much different from the advice for parents just starting out. See what these blogs have to offer for more experienced parents.

  1. A Household Blog. Carol Band offers her version of parenting in bite-sized blog posts here that may offer support to other parents as much as advice.
  2. Denise's Parenting Teens Blog. With years of experience as a “professional parent” to teens as well as a parent to her three children, Denise has tons of great advice for parents of teens that she shares on this blog.
  3. Teen Mental Health Blog. Parents interested in nurturing their teen's mental health will enjoy reading the information in this blog.
  4. Please Stop the Rollercoaster!. From curfews to the social web, parents will find tons of great advice on parenting teens here.
  5. Teen Health 411. These posts cover everything from sexual health to violence in PG-13 movies.
  6. Safe Teen Driving Blog. Teens and parents can benefit from the information contained in this blog all about safe driving.
  7. Connect with Your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology. If you are struggling to find a way to connect with your teen, try the advice in this blog that advocates connecting through the latest trends in pop culture and technology.
  8. By Parents For Parents. This blog features advice for parents of teens in an effort to clear the air on confusing topics.

Specific Parenting Issues

These blogs feature specific parenting issues such as finding a healthy work/family balance, rearing adopted children, and nurturing the relationship of girls or boys.

  1. Mama PhD. These moms work in academia and blog about their methods of finding a good balance between work and family.
  2. Mothers in Medicine. Balancing a career in medicine and family, these moms share their experiences here.
  3. They're All My Own. This mom, who is adopted herself, has two birth children in college and two adopted children in elementary school. She shares her perspective on raising a family with a unique make-up.
  4. Raising Boys. Sarah Sain is a mom to three young boys and posts lots of great parenting advice based on her experience.
  5. Blogging 'Bout Boys. The issues discussed on this blog are written by a mom of four boys.
  6. Raising My 4 Sons. With baby #5 on the way, this busy mom of boys shares lots of experience on her blog.
  7. Dads and Daughters. Dads and step-dads looking to improve their relationships with their daughters will appreciate the advice in this blog.
  8. ParentingGirls.com. Dr. Janet Rose offers advice for parents hoping to empower their daughters to become strong, healthy women.
  9. Daughters Blog. Nancy Gruver's blog features advice for parents of girls raising them in a media-saturated environment.

Father's Advice

Find out what these fathers have to offer about parenting from the male perspective.

  1. Family Man. Gregory Keer is father to three boys and offers advice on his blog as well as in major publications such as Parenting magazine and the New York Times.
  2. DadLabs Blog. This popular site, shows, and blog feature real parenting with a good dose of humor.
  3. Modern Day Dad. Find topics on parenting today's children from a modern dad's perspective.
  4. DadTalk. This dad shares his parenting adventures and the experience he has gained along the way.
  5. Daddy Types. Readers will find both high-tech baby gadgets and down-to-earth parenting advice on this blog.
  6. DadCentric. From bullies to books to baseball, this collaborative dad blog covers it all.
  7. Rebel Dad. While this dad isn't staying at home any more, he remains current with the state of stay-at-home dads in today's world.
  8. Playground Dad. Read profiles about dads doing great things while discovering what other dads have to share for creating fun, enriching time with their children.
  9. Thingamababy. This dad writes about dad's interaction with babies and toddlers.
  10. Dear Spike, Love Dad. A touching blog, this one is written as letters of advice from a father to his daughter.

Activities to Do with Your Kids

From getting out in nature to crafting with your kids, these blogs feature lots of advice for activities you can do with your children.

  1. Polliwog on Safari. This educator and children's book writer blogs about getting children involved in nature and understanding other cultures.
  2. Creative crafts for creative kids. Find tons of great ideas for crafts you can do with kids of any age and any skill level.
  3. The Siblings' Busy Book Blog. Based on a book written by twin sisters, this blog provides great activities for siblings to do together that will strengthen bonds while educating.
  4. Craftivity Corner. This former preschool teacher provides tons of great ideas to do with your children, including gardening, book recommendations, and craft ideas.
  5. Creative Play Plus. Get advice on ways to do creative play with your children from babyhood to teen years.
  6. Teaching Tiny Tots Blog. The activities featured here are just for the younger set.

Nutrition

Learn how to feed your family more nutritiously when you read these blogs.

  1. Sweet Pea Chef. This busy mom writes about ways to feed her family healthy meals and includes lots of great kitchen tips, too.
  2. Bless Her Heart. Blogging about the food she and her family make, this mom shares how the meals are made and includes photos for even more inspiration.
  3. Nourishing Thoughts. Get advice on ways to help your children stay healthy through proper nutrition and exercise with the posts here by a nurse and mom.
  4. Nourish. Find nutrition and fitness advice for the whole family when you read this blog.
  5. A Life Less Sweet. This mom is eliminating high fructose corn syrup and revamping the way her family eats. Get advice from her experience.
  6. Goddess of the Garden. Get vegan eating tips for the whole family from this blog.
  7. Raising a Healthy Family. The posts here feature healthy eating and other safety issues for the family. Find plenty of meal planners too.
  8. The Pioneer Woman Cooks!. Blogger Ree Drummond posts tasty and healthy food ideas for the family that are accompanied by awesome photos.
  9. Healthy Child Healthy World. Parents will find advice to improve nutrition for the whole family.
  10. Super Parents Talk. This blog focuses on many nutrition and healthy eating topics as well as other subjects relevant to parents.

Natural Parenting

If you parent with an eye on doing things naturally and organically, then you will find plenty of great advice here.

  1. Green Nursery. Jesse Johnson writes about ways to keep families safe from toxic substances in everything from nursery furniture to food.
  2. Natural Parenting. The advice here is for parents who choose to breastfeed, cosleep, wear their baby, or other attachment or natural parenting methods.
  3. The Good Human. Find out where to get safe baby table mats to ways you can grow your own food if you live in an apartment on this green blog.
  4. Nature Moms Blog. See what this mom is doing to help her family live more naturally.
  5. Natural Moms Talk Radio. Read this blog and listen to the podcasts that offer tons of information on raising a family naturally.
  6. Green Baby Guide. Parents can find information on topics such as making your own baby food, traveling with cloth diapers, and storing breast milk.
  7. The Tranquil Parent. This blog is all about going green and growing happy and healthier families.
  8. Happy Mothering. The goal of this blogger is to help other parents live more simply and naturally.
  9. Hobo Mama. From making the decision about circumcision to choosing a baby carrier, this blog covers some of it all.
  10. Earth Mama. This British mama shares her experience and information on gentle pregnancy and parenting as well as natural childbirth.
  11. Attachment Parenting Blog. This blog is written by a father of three who practices attachment parenting.

Health and Safety Advice

Learn how to keep your children healthy and safe with the advice found in these blogs.

  1. Conversations with Dr. Greene. Read this popular pediatrician's blog to find out about healthy nutrition, keeping kids safe, and dealing with illness.
  2. SafetyClicks Blog. With posts about safe usage of social networks, keeping the family computer safe, and more, this blog offers tons of advice to keep your family safe while on the Internet.
  3. Food Allergy Living. This blog not only features information and recipes for families dealing with food allergies, but also includes other health information important to families.
  4. School Kids Healthcare Blog. Parents can eavesdrop into this blog's conversation that is meant for health care professionals involved at schools and campuses and shares lots of good information for keeping kids healthy.
  5. Dr. Thompson's Blog. Dr. Thompson writes about topics ranging from autism awareness to suicide prevention.
  6. Dr. Gwenn Is In. Dr. Gwenn posts information on nutrition, health, and wellness for parents and their children on her popular blog.
  7. Dr. Nabong's Pediatric Blog. This pediatrician and mother blogs about everything from biting to signs and symptoms of specific diseases.
  8. Momma Data: Dishing Up Child Research. This mom is a former research psychologist who keeps her eye on health issues making the news and tells how these issues impact families.
  9. Healthy Living at Home. Amidst the giveaways many parents won't want to pass up, Dr. McNealy also posts about family health issues.
  10. Pediatrics Blog. Dr. Vincent Iannelli writes about health topics such as sun screen usage, supplements, and allergies.
  11. Center on Media and Child Health. Get the latest on issues making the news that pertain to the effects of media on child and adolescent health.

Homeschooling Advice

These homeschooling family blogs offer plenty of advice on successfully managing family, education, and more.

  1. Learning Curve. Find out what this mom and her two daughters are working on in their homeschool education.
  2. HomeSchoolOnline. Mimi Rothschild offers information and advice for families incorporating the Internet into their homeschooling.
  3. Homeschooling in the Rose Garden. Photos accompany the text of what this family does in their homeschool studies.
  4. Handbook of Nature Study. The photos on this blog document one family's exploration of the Handbook of Nature Study.
  5. Apples and Jammies. Find resources for homeschooling families on this blog.
  6. Alasandra's Homeschool Blog. Alasandra offers tons of resources and links to other homeschool blogs here.
  7. Barefoot Voyage. See what this mom and her two sons are doing with their Charlotte Mason activities and lessons posted here.
  8. The Homeschooling Blog. Wendy posts everything from lesson plans to freebies to helpful resources on this blog.
  9. A Day in the Life. Homeschooling four children, this mom shares tips for homeschooling as well as book reviews and other information.
  10. Raising Olives. Find everything from cooking from scratch to tips for managing a busy homeschooling family.

100 Best Blogs to Help You Find Happiness

Happiness can be an elusive thing, especially when you're trying to balance nursing school with work, family and having a personal life. Yet, however hard it may be to attain, happiness is always in the end worth the effort. Not sure where or how to begin your journey to a happier life? That's where these blogs can come in handy, offering a wide range of tips, ideas and inspiration to help you change your life for the better.

Happiness

Read through these blogs to learn more about how to attain more happiness in your life.

  1. The Happiness Project: Here, author Gretchen Rubin shares her personal quest to find more happiness in her life.
  2. Happiness Blog: Visit this blog to get some secrets to a happy life from blogger Michele Moore.
  3. How of Happiness: Look at happiness from a psychological perspective on this blog.
  4. Powerfull Living: Learn new ways to pursue happiness and success in your life here.
  5. CheerfulLiving: This blog will teach you a myriad of ways to add happiness, cheer and joy to your life.
  6. Matthew Ferry: On this blog you'll find some great life-coaching tips that are designed to help you find more happiness and success.
  7. Good Life Blog: This blogger shares tips and ideas for living a happy life here.
  8. Radical Happiness: Read through this blog for ideas on how to get in touch with your spiritual side and live in the now.
  9. Feel Happy: From positive thinking to self-improvement, this blog is full of ideas on how to live happier.

Simplicity

These blogs offer advice on paring down your life to the essentials.

  1. My Simpler Life: On this blog, a simple-living educator shares her tips on leading a simpler life.
  2. Zen Habits: Learn how to pare down your life and focus on the things that truly matter on this popular blog.
  3. Remodeling This Life: Try out this blog for tips on clearing out your emotional clutter and living simply.
  4. Your Life. Organized: A cluttered and disorganized home can be an endless source of unhappiness. Learn how to get it under control here.
  5. Simpler Living: Check out this blog for ideas on living well with less.
  6. Modern Simplicity: On this site you'll learn how to live greener and use less.
  7. More Minimal: This blogger will teach you that living simpler is a great way to save the Earth.
  8. Frugal and Simple Living: Read through the posts here to get some great ideas on simplifying your life.
  9. Living a Simple Life: These bloggers wanted to live a simpler, more basic life and share their experiences here.
  10. Neat and Simple Living: Learn how to bring your clutter under control and simplify your daily life with help from blogger Ariane Benefit.

Productivity

For many, getting more accomplished can be a big source of happiness. These blogs can help that happen.

  1. 43 Folders: Those who want to be more productive, especially in creative matters, will find all kinds of good pointers here.
  2. Dumb Little Man: This site isn't just great for productivity but for tips on all aspects of life as well.
  3. Steve Pavlina: This productivity guru is a great person to look to for advice on personal development.
  4. Simple Productivity: Here you'll find productivity ideas that stick to the basics.
  5. Productivity 501: Through this site you'll find posts on how to be more productive with everything from money to technology.
  6. Open Loops: Learn some great time management tips from this blogger.
  7. Thinking Faster: Read through this blog to get ideas on getting more done at home and at work.
  8. Black Belt Productivity: This classic productivity blog has been around for awhile, offering great advice on saving time and doing more.
  9. Learn This: Improve your life through the tips found on this blog.
  10. Productivity Cafe: Blogger and professional Susan Sabo offers help building your personal skills and putting them to best use here.

Self-Improvement

Learn how to become a better, happier person through the guidance of these sites.

  1. Someday Syndrome: This blog will help you learn to stop putting off your goals and start getting to them.
  2. Stratejoy: Gen Y women will find this blog all about creating more happiness and success especially helpful.
  3. Stepcase Lifehack: Improve yourself and your life with articles found on this site.
  4. Dimitar Nikolov: This blogger offers posts on all topics related to personal development and happiness.
  5. Marc and Angel Hack Life: From making the world a better place to making yourself happy, this site is a great resource for self-improvement inspiration.
  6. Personal Development Pro: Learn how to make yourself happier and more awesome through this blog.
  7. Life Optimizer: On this site you'll find a great collection of posts to help you grow personally and start living life to the fullest.
  8. Life Reboot: If you don't like where your life is now, read through this blog to get ideas on how to change it.
  9. Steve Olson: Find inspiration and motivation to make personal changes on this site.
  10. You Already Know This Stuff: Here, you'll learn how to use what you already know to make a change in your life for the better.
  11. The Self-Improvement Blog: With articles on topics like confidence, starting over, goals, fitness and more, you'll find loads of self-improvement help here.

Attitude

Use these blogs as motivation to change how you see the world.

  1. The Positivity Blog: Learn to see the positive aspects of your life with help from this blog.
  2. Greater Good: This blog is an interesting read on the psychology of positive thinking and doing good.
  3. Make It a Great Day: Choose to life each day in a good mood with help from this blog.
  4. Optimism Apps: This blog will teach you to start looking at the bright side of things.
  5. Persistence Unlimited: Giving up in the face of resistance isn't usually the path to happiness. This blog offers advice on facing obstacles and conquering goals.
  6. Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Read this blog to learn how your thoughts may be making you unhappy or holding you back.
  7. Moment-to-Moment Optimism: Find new ways to be an optimist through the posts on this blog.
  8. Illuminated Mind: Here you'll get tips on finding passion, fulfilling potential and more.
  9. Self-Help Daily: Learn how to be your own best friend when it comes to changing your life and your attitudes on this blog.

Balance

Make sure you have the right balance of work and fun in your life with help from these bloggers.

  1. Quest for Balance: This blogger posts on a range of topics related to finding balance in everyday life.
  2. Simply Enough: Learn how to give back to the world in proportion to what you have through this blog.
  3. Experiments in Lifestyle Design: This blog by Tim Ferris will teach you how to work less and play more.
  4. Urban Monk: Create a more balanced environment in your life and find bliss and love with help from this blog.
  5. Soul Meets World: Empower yourself and find the balance you've been seeking here.
  6. Pursuing a Balanced Life: This blogger shares his experiences trying to live a more balanced life.
  7. Healthy Joyful Living: Read through this blog for ideas on living happier and healthier.
  8. One Balanced Life: Share in the personal experiences of this blogger as she attempts to live a more intentioned and balanced life.
  9. Wheel of Life: These bloggers want to help you achieve a balance of all aspects of your life.

Relationships

Humans are social animals and connecting with others is a big part of what makes us happy. Learn to be better in your friendships, relationships and even at work with these sites.

  1. Communication Nation: Gain valuable insights on improving your communication skills here.
  2. Parent Hacks: Those who are parents can find interesting articles on becoming a better parent on this blog.
  3. Kinsey Confidential: Read this blog to get advice on all things relationship and sex related.
  4. Mira Kirschenbaum: This licensed therapist shares her insights on relationships here.
  5. David Wygant: If you're floundering on the dating scene, this blog may offer the help you need.
  6. Marriage Counseling Blog: This blog shows that there's no shame in trying to talk out your issues in counseling.
  7. The Friendship Blog: Irene S. Levine, PhD, shares her tips on mending broken friendships on this blog.
  8. Love and Relationship Advice Blog: On this site you'll find tips that can help make your love last.
  9. Marriage Secrets: Get ideas on how to spice up and improve your marriage here.

Health

It's hard to feel good mentally when you don't feel good physically. These blogs offer advice on tuning up your body and steps you can take to live healthier.

  1. Everyday Athlete: No matter your level of fitness, you can learn to move with purpose on this blog.
  2. Laughing Yogini: Learn more about yoga and doing it to improve both your mind and body here.
  3. Out of Bounds: Give your thoughts a nice place to call home with this blog focusing on brain health.
  4. Inspired Health and Happiness: You'll find great recipes and tips on living a healthier and more joyful life here.
  5. Dawn's Memories: From detoxing to skin care, this blog will show you how to take care of your whole body.
  6. Eat This!: Learn more about the foods you're putting into your body on this blog.
  7. Complete Running: Whether you're a new or veteran runner, this blog can help you learn how to get the most out of your exercise.
  8. Fit Buff: Get all kinds of tips on this blog that can help you whip your mind and body into shape.
  9. A Weight Lifted: If you'd like to lose a few pounds, this blog can show you how to do it the healthy way.

Life Coaches

Get a little expert advice on improving your life through these blogs.

  1. Tony Robbins' Blog: This renowned motivational speaker offers some great advice on getting your life in shape here.
  2. Coach TIA: Check out this coach's blog to learn how to take inspired action.
  3. Contemplate Life Coaching Blog: Marian Kerr offers her expertise on this blog.
  4. Lose the Excuses: On this site you'll find posts from coach Karyn Beach.
  5. Self Help Goddess: Learn how to help yourself with a little assistance from this blogger.
  6. Martha Beck: Use this site to find inspiration and advice on appreciating life.

Motivation and Inspiration

If you're in dire need of some get up and go these blogs can come to your rescue.

  1. Thinking Park: Ruminate on issues that can have a big impact on your personal happiness here.
  2. Inspiration and Motivation Blog: Find all kinds of helpful inspirational articles on this blog.
  3. Goals Success: Learn how to set, and follow through with, your goals with help from this site.
  4. Ricky Spears' Blog: On this blog, Ricky Spears offers readers ideas on how to get where they want to be.
  5. Motivational Speaker: Craig Harper: Get motivated with the advice of Craig Harper on this blog.
  6. Pick the Brain: This site will help you master your mind and find new ways to move forward.
  7. Motivational Memo: Peter James Sinclair offers motivational messages on this blog.
  8. Jerry Kennedy's Motivation 101: Read through this site to learn how to kick your butt into gear.
  9. Modern Motivation: This blog will show you how to make the most of your time, set goals and more.

Career and Money

While money may not be able to buy happiness, it sure doesn't hurt to have a little. These blogs will teach you how to improve your net worth and find greater happiness at the job you do to earn that money.

  1. Get Rich Slowly: Learn how to take your financial future slow and steady for the best results on this blog.
  2. The Daily Mind: On this site you can get advice drawn from Eastern philosophy on how to make work more meaningful.
  3. The Simple Dollar: Get financial advice that doesn't require a degree in finance here.
  4. Wise Bread: This blog will teach you to spend and save wisely.
  5. Lazy Way to Success: Read this blog for ideas on how to make your work go further so you have to do less of it.
  6. The Daily Saint: Explore the spiritual side of work on this blog.
  7. Ian's Messy Desk: Learn how to get the most out of your time with help from this blogger.
  8. Chief Happiness Officer: This blogger aims to show that the workplace can actually be a happy place.
  9. Free Money Finance: On this blog you can get ideas on how to manage and grow your net worth.