Resolving to change your life shouldn’t only happen on New Year’s Eve. Here are some bad habits you should consider letting go any time of the year. These come from psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota:

• Avoidance.Dr. Sirota says it’s normal to want to put off dealing with things that are difficult or uncomfortable. But the longer you avoid problems, the more likely they’ll fester and get worse. So, whether it’s a problem with your health, finances, or relationship, resolve to confront it now and nip it in the bud!
• Comparing yourself with others.Our expert says that at some point you have to accept that there will always be people who have more than you, and others who have less. So, instead of constantly comparing yourself to people, she says try recognizing the fact that true happiness comes from being the best version of YOU that you can be.
• Stop complaining.Dr. Sirota ...

Attention, guys! Have you recently been dumped and have no clue why? No need to spend hours decoding your lost love’s final text messages. Instead, here are the top reasons experts say that women end a relationship:

• You were overly friendly with other women on Facebook.A lot of women consider electronic cheating to be just as devastating as a full-blown physical affair. In fact, a survey found that 1-out-of-3 couples cite Facebook as the reason for the breakup. So, beware of coming across as too flirty with other women – even if they’re just friends – on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
• You’re not showing her your “husband” potential.A recent survey found that over 90% of women consider a man’s husband and dad potential to be a make-it or break-it factor for a long-term relationship. So, how can you show off those traits before you’re married with kids? Researchers say you ...

Experts say the popular tricks most parents use just don’t work. That’s because flat-out punishment is often ineffective. If you take away one toy, they’ll just play with another. Spanking makes kids afraid of parents, but they don’t learn a lesson besides fear. And reasoning doesn’t work because kids’ brains aren’t developed enough to reason.

So, what is effective? The techniques psychologists frequently use with the most difficult kids, like those with Defiant Disorder. The techniques have been proven effective by hundreds of scientific studies, and will work on any child. Here’s a rundown:

• Instead of focusing on ways to punish a child, decide what behaviors you want to see in them.Say, keeping their room clean, and playing nicely with their siblings. Then, when they do something on your list, praise them, because consistent praise makes kids more likely to repeat the wanted behavior. But know that our brains have ...

What’s your “driving personality?” That’s the term experts use for the habits we have behind the wheel that define the way we drive. And these are the most common driving personalities – find out which one applies to you:

• Loners. This describes the 1-in-5 drivers who say they like driving so much, that they often drive alone, just to enjoy the experience. In fact, loners tend to think of their car as their “comfort zone” And because most of them are men, they usually prefer vehicles that are rugged, like a truck or SUV.
• The Auto-bahner. That’s the term for the 17% of people in this survey who describe themselves as “fast and aggressive” behind the wheel. Again, most Auto-bahners are men. And they all have one thing in common: They’ve all been pulled over at least once in the past five years, with half of them getting speeding tickets!
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Want to improve your life? Tap into your spirituality! Because studies show that people who regularly spend time in church – or who worship on their own – are happier and healthier than those who don’t. Here are four practical ways spirituality can improve your life:

• You’ll gain weight. Not necessarily true. According to the Center for Tobacco Control, people who quit smoking find it fairly easy to avoid gaining weight if they eat a healthy diet. Quitters also find it progressively easier to exercise; since their lungs start getting healthier the moment they stop smoking. But even if you gain weight, you’ll only add an average of six pounds. And you’d have to gain about 100 pounds to equal the negative health impact of smoking one pack a day.
• It causes mood swings. The experts say that nicotine withdrawal can make you moody and edgy, but only for a ...

Want to improve your life? Tap into your spirituality! Because studies show that people who regularly spend time in church – or who worship on their own – are happier and healthier than those who don’t. Here are four practical ways spirituality can improve your life:

• You’ll have a longer attention span. University of Pennsylvania neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg says that regular prayer or meditation makes the part of the brain that’s responsible for focus and concentration more efficient. The mental advantage of prayer is so strong that, in one study, kids who started attending services in the middle of a school year raised their grade point averages by more than 25%.
• It can lead to better mental health. According to the American Psychiatric Association, churchgoers are less likely to be depressed or suffer from panic attacks than people who don’t attend church. Experts believe it’s
• Spirituality also improves physical ...

If you’re a big fan of reality TV, and can’t get enough of shows like “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” “Teen Mom” and “Deadliest Catch” – listen up: Your TV habits say a lot about your personality!

A giant survey of over 19,000 people focused on non-competition reality shows, where nobody’s eliminated, and there’s no prize at the end. The result? The audience for these shows is more likely to be extroverted and neurotic than people who avoid reality TV.

• 70% of reality TV fans consider themselves extroverts.

• Fans of reality TV are also twice as likely to say they’re neurotic, which means they worry about what other people think of them. And watching a show like “Honey Boo Boo,” which features a family that could care less what other people think, makes them feel better.

In fact, a lot of viewers say they watch reality TV in order to ...

Do you write online reviews on websites like Yelp for businesses you deal with, like, restaurants, boutiques, or dog groomers? Be careful what you say! Because you could be sued for your comments!

One woman we read about wrote a scathing review of a contractor she hired. She claimed his crew damaged her house, did substandard work that had to be redone, and stole her jewelry. But the contractor insists that she lied. He also claims that her review damaged his reputation, and caused other clients to cancel. And he’s suing her for almost a million dollars! And other reviewers who complained online about businesses – including a chiropractor, a plastic surgeon, and a Pilates studio – were also sued. And ended up being forced to pay damages.

So, why do businesses care so much about one bad online review? Because a Harvard University study found that for every star ...

A British insurance company conducted a study on car color and personality types, and found certain colors are linked to certain traits. Here’s what your car might be saying about you:

• If you drive a green or blue car. You’re cautious! Researchers found that people who drive green and blue cars are most likely to obey the speed limit. This makes sense. Since blue and green cars are the favorites of families. You’re not going to go 100 miles per hour if you’ve got a baby on board!

• If you drive a red car. Watch out! You have a greater chance of being pulled over! Researchers found that the color red subconsciously makes people think of speed and recklessness. Plus, the bright hue is easier for cops to pick out on the road.

• If your car is black.You’re probably a risk taker! The study found that drivers of ...

Workplace boundaries have never been more blurred, ever since we started connecting with our colleagues online. 70% of us are online friends with fellow employees and even the boss. But experts warn that over sharing online, or in person, can kill your dreams of a promotion and even earn you a pink slip. So, here are tips to connect with your coworkers, while still keeping your professional cred:

• Being Facebook friends with your boss doesn’t make you best buddies – so keep your profile work-friendly. It’s natural to feel close to your boss when you see their personal photos and status updates. But that doesn’t mean you can express your wild side online. A photo of you playing beer pong doesn’t help your professional image – and your boss may wonder if you’re coming into work hung-over. So, keep your personal life undercover by adjusting your page’s privacy settings so ...