Life is like a movie

1. LEARN NOT TO CARE Okay, so this one sounds a little odd, but the theory is right, so this is one of the things to try before you're 40. Everyone needs to learn not to care what other people think of you, and instead to reflect on what you think of them. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t be a nice person, just that if you love that bright orange coat, who cares if no-one else does?! And if you want a family holiday somewhere crazy, that’s fine too. Other people’s judgments of your life are useless, but your perceptions of them aren’t. 2. CHANGE YOUR HAIR COLOR How many hair colors have you rocked during your life? My photo album currently has snaps of me with blonde hair, ginger hair, red hair, brown hair, black hair, pink hair, green hair and blue streaks. Some  #look  crazy. Some were perfect for that night, and never seen again. But if your hair is always the same, try mixing it up. You might love the results! 3. HOST A PROPER DINNER PARTY Downton Abbey is pro

People who watch funny videos on the internet at work aren't necessarily wasting time. They may be taking advantage of the latest psychological science -- putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively. "Generally, positive mood has been found to enhance  creative problem  solving and flexible yet careful thinking," says Ruby Nadler, a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario. She and colleagues Rahel Rabi and John Paul Minda carried out a new study published in  Psychological Science , a journal of the Association for  Psychological Science . For this study, Nadler and her colleagues looked at a particular kind of learning that is improved by creative thinking. Students who took part in the study were put into different moods and then given a category learning task to do (they learned to classify sets of pictures with visually complex patterns). The researchers manipulated mood with help from music clips and video clips; first, they tr

1.  “Laugh for five minutes every morning.” BONNINSTUDIO/BONNINSTUDIO / Getty Images (Source) 2.  “Write 20 ideas on anything every day. Keep digging and you might find gold. When you find gold, make sure you take action.” gifsforteaching.tumblr.com (Source) 3.  “Read a book a week. When you get ridiculously wealthy, read a book a day. Read fiction too.” 20th Century Fox /  deliramentum.tumblr.com You could also read one book a day if you’re unemployed… (Source) 4.  “Poker: You need to keep training your mind to stay sharp. I play one hour a day online to keep me thinking and to keep me focused.” donghero/donghero / Getty Images (Source) 5.  “Write and keep journals. My life last year was quite rough and writing journals helped a lot. Sometimes, it helps you to realize something just by writing it. It also helps you keep track of your life.” ferlistockphoto/ferlistockphoto / Getty Images (Source) 6.  “Pick