‘Find The Odd One Out’ is a simple and fun learning game for everyone. Visual learning games help both to improve and maintain various cognitive abilities. See if you can quickly identify which image is slightly different from the rest. One of them is different, and as you move further along they become more challenging to solve! Test your attention to detail with this fun and exciting game. How long will it take you to find them all?

Let’s begin:

1. Can you find the odd one out?

2. Find the different one!

3. Spot the odd one!

4. You’re doing great!

5. Keep going!

6. Find the odd one out

7. Last one, you can do it!

Were you able to spot all of the odd ones? If you did, congratulations! and if not, keep practicing and you will surely improve! If you managed to find all of them within 30 seconds, then you are among the 3% of people who have an amazingly quick attention to detail! Mind games and puzzles help to improve our cognitive abilities and help to retain mental functions, such as memory, so in actuality everyone’s a winner!

Let us know how you did in the comments.

Have a beautiful day. You are loved.

World famous champion of science, and champion of life, Stephen Hawking passed away in his home in Cambridge. His children said: ‘We will miss him forever.’

Stephen Hawking is well known for his contributions and insights that helped shape modern cosmology. It is not an understatement to say, that he may be the most popular and famous scientist of our time.

Hawking suffered from ALS, a motor disease that left his body paralyzed since the age of 21, and the kind-hearted genius not only beat the odds to survive, but he made incredible and significant scientific contributions to the world that will continue as his legacy for generations to come. In his youth and after his ALS diagnosis, doctors told him he would only live for another 2 years. The world is very grateful to have had him be with us for another 55 years since that diagnosis.

In a statement, Hawking’s children said: “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.

“He once said: ‘It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ We will miss him forever.”

Many fellow scientists deeply appreciated and loved Hawking’s brilliant mind combined with his enjoyable sense of humor, and when fully realizing all he had accomplished without even being able to speak on his own, one comes to truly marvel at the unbounded possibilities of the human mind.

Stephen Hawking was one of the few scientists of the 21st century to have a major movie made about him, as his courageous life inspired the 2014 movie The Theory of Everything, starring Eddie Redmayne as the brilliant Hawking himself.

Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson also paid tribute to the cosmologist saying:

“His passing has left an intellectual vacuum in his wake. But it’s not empty. Think of it as a kind of vacuum energy permeating the fabric of spacetime that defies measure. Stephen Hawking, RIP 1942-2018.”

Hawking was hospitalized earlier in his life, and though physically incapacitated, found some deep inspiration related to life, as he said, “Although there was a cloud hanging over my future, I found, to my surprise, that I was enjoying life in the present more than before. I began to make progress with my research,”

“My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.”

Hawking’s first major breakthrough came in 1970, when he and Roger Penrose applied the mathematics of black holes to the universe and showed that a singularity, a region of infinite curvature in spacetime, lay in our distant past: the point from which came the big bang.

But it was A Brief History of Time that sent Hawking to stardom. Published in 1988, the title made the Guinness Book of Records after it stayed on the Sunday Times bestsellers list for an unprecedented 237 weeks. It sold over 10 million copies and was translated into 40 different languages.

Oscar winner Redmayne spent a lot of time with the genius before he passed, and has also expressed his love for Stephen:

“We have lost a truly beautiful mind, an astonishing scientist and the funniest man I have ever had the pleasure to meet. My love and thoughts are with his extraordinary family.”

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up.”
~Stephen Hawking

“There’s more than meets the eye.”

There is usually more to life than what meets the eye, and in this case what catches your attention first is the most important. Similar to inkblot tests, what you first see when looking at this image can reveal aspects of your hidden inner or subconscious self.

In this fun visual test, take a quick glance at the image and remember what object you saw first. Then read below and shine some light the some of the possibilities that you never knew about yourself:

TREE

The tree exists in the center of the image and many people are drawn to it.

It suggests that you are a logical person and prefer to rely on reason rather than your feelings in life. This can be beneficial for your career and in making big life decisions, but it can also lead to being unaware of one’s feelings if not enough time is spent in recognizing them. Limitations can also exist as being logical can have you strive for what is achievable, rather than what you truly want in your heart.

Without expanding your horizons, your goals and life plans may stay smaller than the great potential you have within your heart.

Taking risks also can seem as illogical or not worth it, and while this keeps you safe most of the time, it can also hinder new adventures and opportunities. Being spontaneous can open wonderful doors in your life that you never dreamed possible, so make an effort to be a little adventurous from time to time.

You’re leadership skills are strong, as you have spent the time to learn and master what it is you do. When you understand something, people are quick to believe what you say about it. Yet knowing so much, there is often no one there to guide you.

You must learn to be your own guide to greatness, and learn to listen to the quiet voice within your heart, that is always whispering to you from a place of love what it is you truly desire. Great things can be accomplished when you follow this voice.

GORILLA

If you first saw the Gorilla, it implies you are a strong individual with a deep sense to help others. You tend to place high expectations on yourself, and this can lead you to doubt your wonderful efforts even when they are quite incredible ‘as is’.

You often keep yourself busy, even when you’re meant to take some much needed time for yourself to relax and rejuvenate. You love learning new things, which is a wonderful passion of yours, and it can be difficult to balance this drive to succeed and explore with much needed time for self-compassion and rest.

By always pressuring yourself to do better, you’re actually feeding the feelings of self-criticism and ‘not enoughness’, and these feelings can lead to disappointment.

Try not to be too hard on yourself by acknowledging the good work that you do. Remember that doing your best is good enough, and that you yourself are always good enough, just the way you are. Real strength comes from the inner confidence of knowing that we are absolutely perfect, just the way we are.

While using your strength to help others, remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup; remember to take care of yourself too. Make time each day to do something that you love and enjoy, whether it’s enjoying a cup of tea, reading a book, taking a walk in nature, playing with your dog, or enjoying time with family.

Once you are at your full energy, the love and kindness you constantly show to others will also be at full energy, and you will create many beautiful acts that people are truly grateful for.

LION

If the lion caught your eye, you’re a wild soul unwilling to be tamed.

Living by the rules and being afraid of the opinions of others are two things that have never been interesting to you. You have a strong intuition and deep instinct that guides your decisions, and sometimes prefer to listen to your heart rather than your head. This can create a very exciting and fun way of living, just make sure to respect the feelings of others along the way and to not hurt anyone by accident.

Cages can’t hold you, and your creativity is a bit beyond ‘thinking outside of the box.’ Your strong passions sometimes get you into ‘interesting’ situations, but deep down you’re a very caring person with a strong desire to love and be loved in return. Taking a little time to quiet your mind and feelings can allow the brilliant ideas that exist within your soft and gentle heart to come forth. Respect and honor these ambitions, even if they don’t completely make sense all of the time. The love in your heart combined with your strong intuition truly knows what’s good for you.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it, as this does not weaken you, but actually makes you stronger.

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FISH

The fish is hiding in plain sight, and that can also be said about some aspects hidden within your personality. You fit well into your life, you tend to get along well with your co-workers and people feel very comfortable around you. Yet even when you have everything seemingly figured out in your day-to-day, something deep within your soul tells you that there is something more to life.

Let some of your inner qualities come to light, such as your caring nature and warm heart, and these can develop into passionate quests that make your life worth living.

Those who first see the fish also tend to have a keen attention to detail, and thrive when spending time enjoying the beauty of nature. When someone in your circle has a problem or needs someone to talk to, you are one of the first people they reach out to because they can count on your gentle listening ear.

You’re a truly good person, and you try to treat everyone with love and understanding, and you know that the good you give, eventually makes its way back to you.

Was this true for you? Let us know in the comments and please share!

You are Loved.

Researchers Reveal 10 Things That Make Kids Happier

“One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, to have a happy childhood.”
~Agatha Christie

Childhood is a special time in one’s life. It is when we explore, discover and first get to know the world around us. For parents it is also a time of great enjoyment, but it comes with the care and concern of how to nurture and raise their child to be healthy, kind and happy.

Parenting is rarely always a smooth ride, but in our hearts we know that the child’s happiness always comes first.

Here are 10 scientifically proven tips to make kids happier:

1. GIVE THEM PLENTY OF PLAY TIME

Some might argue, but play time is essential in a child’s development. The primary responsibility of a child should be to play, for in this natural and healthy act they learn about both themselves and the world around them. Peter Gray, a child psychologist and professor at Boston College states, “Children learn the most important lessons in life from other children, not from adults…they cannot learn, or are much are much less likely to learn, in interactions with adults.”

So let them play while they’re still young.

2. TAKE ARGUMENTS AND HEAVY DISCUSSIONS ELSEWHERE

The brain of a child develops at an amazingly fast rate during early childhood. When they see and hear their parent’s adult-like problems, the child’s delicate psychological state can really be negatively affected; potentially creating feelings of worry, stress and fear, which can lead them to feel emotionally insecure even into adulthood.

Take the precious time to talk with your partner and both decide together to create a new habit of handling adult conversations in a place away from your young and still developing child.

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3. DON’T COMPARE THEM TO OTHERS

Our highly competitive society would have us believe that children should be taught to be competitive from an early age, and that comparing them to others could be a possible way to do this. Yet competition is not a natural response of a young a pure-hearted child, as their kind hearts usually prefer to help and share with others rather than be seen as better than them.

Sometimes, adults will also point out desirable behavior and personality traits in another child, hoping to have their child copy them.

Yet researchers found that such comparative tendencies can adversely affect a child’s confidence and sense of self.

4. TEACH THE BENEFITS OF NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

Children live with open and honest hearts, and when they feel something, showing it is a natural response. It’s normal for children to have spontaneous outbursts of anger, envy, or sadness. This behavior presents a wonderful time to be a good parent as world famous psychologist Dr. John Gottman explains:

Dr. John Gottman at the University of Washington cites the popular tendency of adults to address a child’s perceived “misbehavior” – their ‘negative emotions’ – by punishing them in some form.

This can actually teach the child that their natural feelings are not normal and not okay, and can lead them to suppress these feelings without considering their causes or understanding them; a habit we know later on in life leads to suffering and so many different types of emotional disorders.

Gottman says that a better way to handle this situation that will help the child develop into a happy and healthy adult is to acknowledge the behavior with the child, and to explain that everyone experiences negative emotions, and then help your loved child find ways to deal with their emotions constructively.

5. ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR EFFORTS

The child will understand that hard work is needed to receive what they want from life once they’ve reached a certain age, so it is recommended to encourage and recognize them when you notice them putting in this type of extra effort.

Dr. Carol Dweck at Stanford University says: “Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task – what specific things they’re doing rather than ‘you’re so smart, you’re so good at this.”

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6. LET THEM TAKE CHANCES

Our children do need supervision often, but it’s very common for parents to overdo it by keeping an eye on the child’s every move. Yet research shows that “overparenting” is counterproductive to a child’s development.

In an article published in the Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, researchers write; “Does an extreme attentiveness to a child and their imagined needs and issues, encourage parents to reduce their demands on their child, resulting in the child rarely facing adverse situations, [rarely] learning to cope, and acquiring resilience, maturity, and other essential life skills? The current study raises the disturbing possibility that the answer is yes.”

7. VALUE FAMILY TRADITIONS

Stability within the home and in the family is an important need for a child, and having certain activities that the family regularly performs together can be wonderful for a child’s development.

According to the Child Development Institute, having regular family time brings these five main benefits:

1. The child observes positive adult traits.
2. The child feels important and loved.
3. Adults can observe and learn more about their child’s weaknesses to guide them better.
4. The child can verbalize their thoughts and feelings, and
5. The parent and child develop a stronger bond.

8. GIVE CHILDREN A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

It is helpful to allow children to complete responsibilities, such as homework and daily chores, without micromanaging them.

According to child psychologists, an excessive amount of oversight can manifest into the child developing an “I can’t do this alone” attitude. While some attention, and even consequences, are necessary for a child to recognize the results of avoiding responsibility, overly supervising is not helpful.

9. CREATE HAPPY MEMORIES

A multi-experiment study completed by professors at Harvard University found that adults who recalled good childhood memories “(seemed) to summon a heightened sense of moral purity.”

Researchers observed that the participants “were more likely to help the experimenters with an extra task, judge unethical behavior harshly and donate money to charity when they had actively remembered their childhood.”

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10. BE HAPPY YOURSELF

It’s well known that children learn from their parent’s example rather than their parent’s words.  If an adult exhibits positive behavior, the child is more likely to reciprocate. According to Carolyn Cowan, a psychologist at the University of California: “children do not fare well if the adults aren’t taking care of themselves and their relationships.”

Therefore, it’s very important for parents to take the necessary steps to be happy and healthy themselves, as their children will seek to follow their example.

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