Topic: lifestyle

No matter whether you're a teen or a middle aged adult, it's understandable if the thought of driving seems scary. Many people are scared to learn to drive, you're not the only one. In fact, thinking this way shows that you're aware of the serious responsibility of driving, so it's a positive thing. Driving does have inherent risks - to yourself, your passengers, to pedestrians and to other drivers. At the same time, understand that driving is a basic life skill that you're missing out on if you choose not to learn to drive.

Here are ways to get over the fear of learning to drive, as well as tips to ease into driving in a way that works for you.

Are you wondering why you're not motivated to journal? Maybe it feels like journaling simply isn't working out for you. Don't worry - you can get your motivation back and reap all the rewards of journaling with this easy fix. And it won't feel like just another thing to add into an already busy day!

When writing an essay or other non-fiction piece, it can be hard to come up with another word for "said". If you're quoting something that someone said or wrote, you'll want to use alternatives to "said" throughout your writing to make it flow better. Here are alternatives to said that are well suited to non-fiction writing.

Are you having trouble sleeping or just don't have the time to sleep a full night? If so, it might seem like a far-fetched idea to get 7 hours of sleep each night. Nonetheless, this is attainable.

Here's how to sleep for 7 hours. There are 2 different pathways which I'll go into for how to sleep better, depending on which of 2 reasons you have for not sleeping properly.

It's easy to over-use the word "however" while you are writing, particularly in non-fiction or essay writing. Here are some alternatives to "however". Helpful tips and nuances are also indicated here to ensure you're using the alternatives appropriately in your finished piece.

Amazon is a good choice for some things, but shopping there has some significant disadvantages. For example Amazon doesn't have control over their supply chains; lower-value items are often only offered in bulk quantities larger than you need, and a lack of curation means you can become overwhelmed with too many similar products to easily decide between them.

The good news is that there are some excellent alternatives to Amazon, and I've noticed that many of these can actually be cheaper depending on what you're buying. Here are the best Amazon alternatives based on what type of item you're shopping for.