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With all the chaos that goes on in day-to-day life, it can be hard to remember how to be more present. Being present is arguably one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Letting ourselves enjoy the little things in life can help make our waking hours more full and happy. There are many things we implement in our days to helps us focus more on the things that are important, whether that’s our relationships, experiences, or anything else. 

People today are gravitating towards consuming less frivolous goods in favor of spending money only on items that truly, genuinely bring happiness and delight. People and families everywhere are purging their homes of extraneous stuff, tailoring their lifestyles to feature more simplicity and less complication. That said, personal possessions still need to be purchased, requiring money to be spent. So, what is the best way to spend your money if you are looking to live a more joyous, condensed life?

When we travel, we do it to experience new things, explore exciting destinations, and share an adventure with our friends. While traveling enriches our lives and broadens our horizons, we still need to ensure we're not doing any great damage to the environment. Travelers who don't think in advance end up producing a lot of waste, especially plastics. This is a harmful process and it takes the planet ages to recover.

If you’ve come down with a cold, flu, or stomach bug on vacation, you’re not alone. In one study, 20 percent of plane passengers reported respiratory symptoms within a week of flying. No one wants to get sick on a trip—or directly after one. Keep reading to learn how to prevent illnesses during and after your next vacation.

I run a social enterprise that helps people travel and volunteer with animals.

It’s wonderful. New and experienced travelers come to me to help find the perfect animal volunteer experience and I sometimes literally make their dreams come true.

My job, realistically, is 90% spent behind a computer. Figuring out new volunteer placements, finding more volunteers, training them and helping them feel comfortable and, of course, getting them to the placement safe and sound and back again.