Author: Morgan Daniel

Have you ever thought of yourself being a leader? Leader personality types make the best CEO’s, managers, entrepreneurs ..etc..etc.’

Maybe you’re cut out for calling the shots instead of being a part of the herd. Here are 9 signs that you’re a leader. Not a follower.

1. You’re independent.

You don’t need people 24/7 in order to be happy, and you’d rather support yourself than rely on others to support you. You’re that person who’d rather do a project on your own, or lead a group project than allow someone else to take the reigns.

2. You’re not easily swayed from your ideas.

It’s not that you’re close-minded. You’ll readily listen to other peoples opinions, but you won’t become a big supporter of ideas that don’t have enough sound evidence to convince. You’ve spent years gathering information about your theories, beliefs, and values, and so you like to build upon these things, and you wont change your mind about them unless the facts add up successfully.

3. You do your own thing.

You don’t really care if people don’t like the same things you do and you don’t readily jump on any bandwagon that comes along just because everyone else agrees that it’s the “bee’s knees.” You do what you like, and set your own trends. Most likely, you’ve seen people copy-catting your looks or talking about your ideas after you‘ve shared them, and this only supports your theory of doing what makes you happy!

4. You love to set goals for yourself.

For you, nothing feels better than setting and completing a goal. It’s impossible for you to live your life without a goal…… or ten! Sometimes you can pile on way too many, but you like to think that you’re a goal master of sorts, setting and completing one goal after the next, never intending to quit no matter how long it takes you to get there. Additionally, you’re always seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth, so you’re considering enrolling in an ICAgile-accredited course to enhance your skills and expertise.

5. You don’t like to be under someone’s thumb.

You don’t really appreciate someone else calling the shots and critiquing everything you do all of the time. It rubs you the wrong way. You’d rather be in control of your work-space, have freedom to create new approaches and methods, as well as creating your own schedule.

6. You have a progressive nature.

You love to challenge tradition and revamp the old by coming up with new ideas and creative ways to do things. You love to take calculated risks with your ideas, and that can make you a very successful leader in a world that runs on ever-changing methods and ideas.

7. You’re a motivator.

Since you love to create success for yourself, you can’t help but want to share your successes with others and help them along the way. To you, the only thing better than reaching your own goal, is helping someone else reach theirs!

8. You might be introverted.

And it’s not that extroverts aren‘t great leaders, but new research finds that introverts can actually make some of the best leaders. According to BusinessInsider.com, introverts can be great leaders because they tend to be excellent listeners, give themselves plenty of time for self-reflection and focus, are wizards of thoughtful preparation, and they tend to exhibit a calm coolness that makes them seem confident.

9. You’ve got a competitive spirit.

With a healthy attitude, of course. You love to compete, and your failures only leave you wanting to work harder to win! Since you’re so eager to be number one, you observe people you consider “winners”, and use what you learn from them to inspire and help you work harder for what you want!

You’re a woman who likes to embrace her senses, and so that means you indulge in sights, sounds, smells and tastes….sometimes a little too much! But your sensuality is important to you, and you don’t mind living a happy, sensual life! Here are 9 things only sensual women like you will understand. 

1. Your life changes when you run out of perfume – You feel naked, bland and pointless because life isn’t the same unless you have your best scent forward! You pride yourself on your scent(s) because they’ve come to represent who you are, and so a life without perfume is not a life worth living!
2. You dictate your SO’s cologne/perfume collection – If you’re not fond of their scent, you will have no problem spending extra cash on the one you’d like them to wear, and you will certainly encourage them to wear it! You always want your hugs and kisses to be full of those long happy inhales, and want their scent imprinted on their pillows and clothing to leave that nostalgic reminiscent feeling that you love so much
3. You spend waaaay too much on sensual items – Expensive lotions, detergent, cleaning products, air fresheners, hair products, soap, candles, food, perfume, essential oils, wonderfully scented beauty products, spa treatments, satin sheets, lighting fixtures…the list goes on. You’ve definitely forked over a large amount of cash on these things, only to regret it later…sort of. But hey! You can’t help but want to be surrounded by the softest of pillows, feeling exfoliated, clean, and deliciously scented.
4. You don’t do the simple bedroom romp – You’re the queen of musical ambiance, massage oil, scented candles, chocolate covered strawberries, and are well crafted in the art of tantra. Sex is obviously the best way to bring out your sensual side, and so you’re totally into whatever you can do to get those senses going when you’re gettin down in the bedroom. Bright lights, a cold draft, and leaving the t.v. on some weird show about primates is a huge turn-off. Setting the mood is super important to you.
5. Your favorite food has so much power over you – If someone gave you your favorite food as an engagement ring, you’d probably say yes! There’s not much to say, other than the fact that you LOVE food. You’ve certainly perfected your favorite recipes, and you love to cook…and eat while you’re doing it…sshh! 😉
6. You’re super sensitive to touch – Since you love embracing your senses, you’re very aware of touches, and the meanings behind them. You don’t take hugs for granted and when you hug someone, you certainly care for them! You’re also turned on by flirtatious touching, almost too easily! A graze of the arm, a whisper in the ear, a hand on the leg completely turns you to mush. You’ve likely shared an exciting story with a friend about how “he put his hand on my shoulder today!” and you definitely took it as a sign of interest.
7. Bad smells and ugly environments can completely destroy your mood – If the trash is stinking up a room, you see a fly buzzing about, or if a rooms a hot mess it can really start to get under your skin. You need things to feel, smell, and look beautiful in order to feel comfortable, and so keeping your surroundings relaxing is a must in order for you to feel happy and whole!
8. You take 2 hour showers – Or 3 hour bubble bath book reading sessions! You love to wash, rinse, and repeat multiple times! The cleaner, softer, and silkier you are, the better. Your bath-room shelving probably contains plenty of oils, candles, lotions, salts, and bath-bombs, so that you can turn your bath water into a potion of delight! You like your bath-time to be as relaxing as a spa trip, and so you’re definitely to blame over a high water bill! 
9. You make the most awesome friend! – If a friend suddenly comes across a bad situation, you whip out the bathrobes and icecream, and let them listen to relaxing jams while you paint their nails and let them vent. You know just what to do in order to help a friend with all of your comforting qualities, and that definitely makes you a great friend!   

All of the signs have their own unique feel to them, so it's no surprise their dating styles vary wildly. 

What are you like in the dating world and what's your interest/significant other like? Assertive? Clingy? A commitment-phobe? Read further to find out!

Capricorn – Stable, secure, and dedicated like no other, Capricorn is sure to bring longevity to your relationship. 

Capricorns are practical in their approach to love; they might treat your first date as a business interview, but that's the way they like it. 

They aren't ones to throw their time and effort into anything that isn't worthwhile, so they want to know your intentions – if you're not down for something solid then they're outtey! 

Capricorns take their relationships very seriously and don't handle breakups well at all, so they're very cautious when it comes to getting to know a potential partner.

A Capricorn's love is practical and aloof which can make them seem insensitive, but once you get to know them, you'll see they care a lot more than you'd expect! 

They are actually very deep signs with guarded hearts who tend to worry a lot more than they let on. 

They need interdependence in their relationships, which means that they love to provide for their loved ones, but they expect everyone to do a fair share of work. 

A Capricorn relationship is reliable and steady and can also be wildly popular due to the Capricorn's secret need for public approval.

Endurance is the keyword for Capricorn because although they're slow moving, they have the power to reach the top in any situation, whether it be a relationship or career venture! 

If you want a partner who will work to the bone to succeed and make sure that your relationship comes out on top, a Capricorn is the mate for you. 

Since they tend to be more serious, practical signs, they need a partner who will teach them to lose gracefully and keep them from sinking into pessimism if they fail or feel rejected.

Physically, Capricorns tend to have a wide jaw/square face (think Elvis,) with a more sturdy, wide body structure that can range between handsomely defined and plushy. 

In the bedroom, a Capricorn can take a while to get started because they are so goal-oriented and uptight, but once they get going, their loving can feel as if you've taken a trip back to the 1940's.

It's earthy, classy, intense, and don't forget enduring. Capricorns are all-nighters when it comes to sweet lovin'. 

Don't be surprised or offended if a Capricorn schedules your sex-time as if it were an obligation. To them, everything is business. “Be there at 7 pm sharp, clothing not required.” 

A Capricorn's weak spot is (the front and back of) their knees. Have a hot bath waiting for them so they can soak those achy knees after a long work day and they'll love you forever!

Aquarius – These people aren't called the circus freaks of the Zodiac for no reason! Aquarius people are proud to be weird! 

A lot of Aquarius tend to be known for their ever-changing looks. One day they're living in sweat pants and the next they look like Marilyn Monroe/Frank Sinatra. 

No matter what they do, they're certainly not doing it for you! They're genuinely doing it for themselves. 

No matter if they are shy and studious or outgoing and rebellious, Aquarius are more likely to be leaders and trendsetters than followers. 

Aquarius people believe that everyone should have the right to be exactly who they want to be.

An Aquarius needs plenty of freedom to be themselves and won't think twice about kicking a partner to the curb if they try and dictate or judge them. 

An Aquarius relationship will most likely make you feel like you're dating a best friend because Aquarius hate to feel pinned down, and love to have a life independent from their S.O.

If an Aquarius likes you, they'll play around with the idea in their mind a little bit before settling down. 

Truth be told, they are afraid of losing their freedom, and so they have a hard time deciding if they want to be in a relationship or not. 

Aquarius are very emotionally open and honest and call things how they see them. 

Flaws are funny, cool, and acceptable to the Aquarius mind, so they don't mind talking openly about them. The weirder the subject the better! 

Aquarius people have a hard time expressing emotions because they process everything objectively, making them seem like some pretty emotionally aloof people. 

They can have the BEST. POKER FACE. EVER. It can be ridiculously hard to figure out if an Aquarius likes you because they're aloof, independent, and fickle in love.

Aquarius people can have some pretty far-out interests and are very ever-changing individuals. 

Dating an Aquarius may seem like a bad idea, but Aquarius' can offer a best friend quality that's rare, as well as the freedom to be yourself and grow separately from your partner as you grow together. 

This can help you learn to trust and give you plenty of time to work on yourself and your individual goals. 

Physically, Aquarius can change their look so often that you may think they were a different person every month, but their most noticeable natural feature is their distinct Roman-like nose.

In the bedroom, Aquarius are the kinkiest of all signs. The weirder the act, the better! Anything new is exciting to them!

An Aquarius' weak spots are their calves and ankles, so a leg massage will send your Aqua-lover into pure bliss! 

Pisces – Sweet, sensitive, and living in fantasy land at all times! Pisces people can make the most romantic partners because they can get so carried away with their dreamy emotions. 

A Pisces partner won't mind picking up slack and will soothe your wounds if you need a shoulder to cry on. They are very emotionally supportive and love to help people in need.

A Pisces interest can get carried away in your love very easily. 

If a Pisces is interested in you, you are most likely being idolized and they won't mind romancing you with flowers, poetry, sweet cuddles, and moonlit walks.

Romantic to the bone, they will certainly have recreating their favorite love scene in mind.

Pisces people love their relationships to feel like a fairytale, and so they can be painfully surprised and hurt if it ends suddenly. 

Since they are so forgiving and loving, they can actually give bad partners the benefit of the doubt too often or overlook issues that are a call for concern. 

They also tend to be attracted to partners who are in need of their help, and this can create a troublesome relationship based on victimization and dependency. 

Pisces needs a stable partner who'll provide a realistic approach to their relationship and not take advantage of their Pisces lover while allowing them the freedom to dream and feel romantic.

Pisces usually need to learn the hard way to be realistic about which partner will be good for them, instead of falling head over heels too easily.

A good Pisces relationship can be one of the most creative, romantic, and beautiful experiences. 

Physically, Pisces tend to have huge, glistening, sensitive doe eyes that seem to look into your soul. 

In the bedroom, Pisces love-making has an ethereal quality. It's like diving into the deep ocean, performing a ballet, or being in your own romance film. Weird, I know, but true!

It's ultra romantic, steamy, and sensitive and the depth that a Pisces lover can make you feel is unreal. 

The Pisces weak spot is their feet! I hope you don't mind because your fishy lover would certainly appreciate giving or receiving a foot massage!

Each of the signs have their own unique feel to them, and so their dating styles can certainly be different from eachother. What are you like in the dating world, and what’s your interest/significant other like? Assertive? Clingy? A commitment-phobe? Read further to find out!

Libra – If you have your eyes on a Libra, chances are, you’ve fallen for their good looks and charming ways! They are crowd pleasers and they certainly know how to make an appearance. Libras are fashionable, love to keep their personal appearance in check, and do a really good job at it! Since they are naturally charming, if a Libra likes you, chances are they know exactly how to ruffle their pretty feathers in order to attract you, and will most likely succeed in catching your attention.

Libras are fun to be around and are comforting because of their fair-minded attitude. They want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance, and this can make Libra a beautifully balanced partner. But since Libras tend to see all sides of an issue, they can have a hard time deciding who is right or wrong in a complex situation.

Despite this, they wont let a hard time keep them down for long, because they don’t like heavy emotions, and can easily put a stop to a sore situation with their sense of humor. Since they are light-hearted, they will prefer to woo you with cute gestures and gifts rather than ultra gushy romantic evenings.

If you want a beautiful, sociable relationship that’s fun and light, a Libra is a good mate to have. Sometimes they can wane towards vanity and laziness, and so a partner who can help them move things along and inspire them to achieve their ambitions is perfect for them!

Physically, Libras are very naturally beautiful and seem to have a comforting magnetic presence about them. When you look closely, most Libras tend to have pointed elf-like facial features. In the bedroom, Libras, being fair minded, are very giving and are sure to make sure that their partner is satisfied before the night is through. Sometimes they can be so giving in the bedroom that they forget their own needs! Libras weak spot is their booty! Nuff said! 

Scorpio – If you date a Scorpio, you are sure to never ever forget the experience. They are the most intense of all zodiac signs, and passionate to the core. Once you’ve got a Scorpios heart, be cautious friend..because they don’t play around with love. They’re people with an immense amount of feeling and depth.

Scorpios tend to be extremely secretive, and so if they like you (and even love you sometimes), you may not know it for a while. They won’t open up unless they know that they can absolutely trust expressing their feelings for you without being hurt. Your romantic evenings are sure to be wildly intense, rather than light-hearted and jovial.

If they have you, they want no less than ALL of you. They prefer to have relationships that are soul-binding and intense, and can be jealous people because of this. No doubt, they don’t go well with light-hearted signs, but they are sure to fit perfectly with people who want someone who is fiercely loyal and can give a love that is never-ending.

Scorpio relationships tend to be very transforming due to the Scorpios need for complete one-ness, as well as their natural affinity for psychology. Your relationship can help you learn your darker secrets, and if carried out in a healthy way, this can help you overcome them. A Scorpio offers a relationship that is super sexy, intense, powerful, and transforming, so they should pair with signs who are more emotionally stable and down to earth, and also understanding of Scorpios intensity.

Physically, Scorpios have a specific powerfully intense demeanor that can be undeniably sexy. In the bedroom, WATCH OUT! Scorpios can, hands down, be the best sexual partners! They are kinky and really know how to let out all of that intensity out in between the sheets. Scorpios weak spot is quite simple and obvious! It’s what lays between the thighs! Are you surprised?

Sagittarius – Freedom loving, optimistic and friendly, Sagittarius is a sign known for its love of independence. If you want a relationship that calls for plenty of fun adventure and also allows you plenty of space, a Sagittarius is a good mate for you. Sag people tend to be hard to read if you’re trying to figure out if they’re interested or not.

They are extremely friendly and up for a good time anywhere they go and can seem flirtatious because of this. Their sociable friendly nature can lead to accidentally attracting admirers that they’re not interested in at all! If a Sagittarius really likes you, they are likely to feel you out, light-heartedly dating you in the beginning, expecting nothing from it at first, except a fun adventure. They are down for pretty much whatever your date night has to offer as long as its fun and exciting! They love experiencing new things, socializing and don’t need much to keep their enthusiasm going.

Sagittarius are passionate, fun and romantic, and they are known for their endless optimism. Because of this, they tend to be extremely lucky, and so dating a Sagittarius can be a very expansive experience. Since they love to stay in good spirits, they definitely won’t flow well with someone who’s pessimistic or brooding.

Sagittarius are also known for their honesty. They don’t understand why everyone else cant be as candid as they are about their emotions, and have to learn discretion over time for the sake of more secretive, sensitive signs. A Sagittarius relationship is full of independence, fun adventures, passion, and expansive ideas.

Physically, Sagittarius usually have elongated faces and are tall with long legs. Naturally, Sagittarius tend to be long and lean, but since they love good times, they can overdo it on the indulgence and can become heavy if they don’t watch it. In the bedroom, a Sagittarius still keeps the good times going.

They love a sexy, energetic, playful romp that can make them laugh and make them feel like they’re on a playground. Tickle fests, wrestling matches, fake accents, and sex games are sure to be most memorable to a Sagittarius. The Sag’s weak spot is their hips and thighs, and so a thigh graze is all it takes to send them over the moon!

Each of the signs have their own unique feel to them, and so their dating styles can certainly be different from eachother. What are you like in the dating world, and what’s your interest/significant other like? Assertive? Clingy? A commitment-phobe? Read further to find out!

Cancer – If you want someone who can tend to your emotional needs, your bank balance, and keep house, Cancers for you! But don’t expect to be with them without being introduced to, or hearing about their family! Home and family is really important to them, and so they need a lover who can get along with theirs, and/or to create one of their own with!

Cancers are very sensitive souls and so they can tune in to your emotional needs like no one else. Be prepared to be nurtured and expect to do the same for them! They also have a knack for finances because they love to have a sense of security, so you can trust them to help you with your budget! Cancers take a long time to boil over, and so they normally have a passive way of expressing their needs instead of being assertive and upfront. Cancers feel at their best when they are caring for others, but sometimes they can get so caught up in doing this, they forget to care for themselves. They need a lover who can be sensitive to their moods and can read them well.

Physically, Cancers tend to have circular faces and eyes that gleam with sensitivity. Their sensitivity can be sexy to those who crave emotional depth in their relationships. In the bedroom, cancers love to feel like their partner owns them, and don’t mind taking on the passive role. Expect your romp to be filled with a sexual, emotional fluidity that feels sensual, exciting, and fun! A Cancers weak spot is their chest. This area is extra sensitive to touch, grazes and whatever else suits their fancy. 😉

Leo – Expect to live lavishly with the Leo lover, for they love grand times, social gatherings, and exciting adventures. Passionate, fun, and adventurous, the Leo individual knows how to be the center of attention. It’s not that all Leo’s really want to be the center of attention, but they truly can’t help it because they are so magnetic! When Leo’s do something, they do it right! They strive on looking their best and being their best, so when you spark a Leo’s interest, they can be slow to share their feelings until they know for sure that you have feelings in return. But once they know they have your interest the Leo will know exactly how to charm and seduce you, and it will be hard not to give into their magnetism! Since they are known for their big hearts, they love to express their feelings, and can get carried away by them. Romance is a definite for the Leo and it’s required in their relationship, so expect plenty of affection, flowers, and gushy feelings on hot date nights.

Physically, all Leo’s tend to sport a luscious mane (amazing thick hair) that they don’t mind taking extra time to do up, as well as piercing eyes and a magnetic body language that’s bold and confident. In the bedroom, Leo loves to know that they’re the number one most sexy super love-machine on earth, and love to be ‘worshiped’ for this. Stroking their egos will certainly turn on the Leo for a good time. The Leo’s weak spot is their heart, back and spine. Be sure to give them plenty of back massages, gentle grazes for goosebumps, and to rub it on those long romantic walks together to let their big heart know that they’ll always be your number one!

Virgo – Want a partner that never forgets where you left your keys, what you ate last Tuesday, and can organize your closet like no one before? VIRGO!!! Virgos are known for their detailed minds. They can remember almost any conversation they have, and certainly wont forget the clothes you wore on your first date, nor what you said to them (word for word) Saturday May 12th at 2:13pm!! Okay, so maybe its not THAT specific, but it’s baffling what these people can remember! They also have an interest in health and nutrition, and so they will most likely play a nurse to you and reason through any health issues that you may have with the knowledge they’ve picked up from their independent studies. This can also lead them to be hypochondriacs, and worry about things like an ingrown hair possibly being a tumor. Since they can be uptight, they need a partner who can calm their worrisome, detailed minds.

During the courting process, Virgos aren’t the type to come out and say “YOU’RE HOT! LET’S DATE!” They usually cautiously give subtle, yet sweet carefully planned hints of interest. If you’re not keen to picking up subtle hints, you may be surprised when your Virgo interest asks you out! Chances are, they’ve been trying to send out signals for a while. Virgo’s can be shy at first, but super entertaining once they get comfortable with you. They have a sense of humor that is extremely clever because of their eye for detail. If you date a Virgo, get ready to watch your favorite movies together, because they looooove their movie nights.

Virgo’s aren’t big on expressing romantic gestures or emotional displays. They are thoughtful with their great sense of detail, and will most likely give you a gift that you talked about a year ago instead of write you a heart-felt poem, and they prefer to solve emotional issues through critical thinking. Despite their lack of romance, they can be extremely entertaining and make very loveable stable partners that will help you keep your details and life in check.

Physically, Virgos can be dynamic due to their specific diets and habits, but tend to be most noticeable by their reserved nature and eye for detail. They also tend to wear clothes that match very well, or have striking patterns. In the bedroom, Virgos get to know every detail of their partner, and because of this, can make the most successful sexual O producers. Virgos weak spots are their bellies, and so grazing their stomach when they’re sick or to help them sleep can be extremely comforting to them, as well as kissing it during foreplay. 

Hippie chicks can be some of the most exciting, intriguing ladies you will ever date! A relationship with us is far from any normal relationship. We prefer to have our relationships carried out in a hippie fashion that may not suit the needs of some not-so hippie individuals.

If you’ve got your eye on that hot hippie chick, here are 9 things you need to know before you try and court that foxy flower-child

1. You must accept us for who we are – We love to feel free in every sense of the word. And so you have to allow us to be exactly who we are. We don’t like to feel contained by social standards, and we may be a bit eclectic, but we like it that way. We certainly don’t judge others for their differences, and we don’t expect to be judged for our own. If you don’t like our peculiar quirks or beliefs, we won’t mind giving you the boot.

2. We need space – Clingy people will just rub us the wrong way. Since we love our freedom, this means that we need a lot of space to make us happy. Its not that we don’t care about you, but we want to experience as much as possible and have room to grow and explore, mentally and physically.

 3. We are ever-changing – We are open-minded individuals, and so we love to explore new ideas, philosophies, cultures, music, places…(Just about anything new!) We will always be open to learning and appreciating new things, and so we definitely won’t consider ourselves to be the exact same person we we’re 5 years ago. We know that change is necessary for growth, and we love to embrace it! And so if you want to be with us, expect to be open to whatever we’re discovering and learning about.

 4. We must have intellectual/philosophical conversation – Since we love to learn and explore, we want to hear opinions on philosophies, and discover new insights with our lovers. We will get bored in a relationship that doesn’t provide higher-minded insights . It’s a must that we feel like we are moving forward by learning and exploring life’s mysteries, so be prepared for plenty nights laid on a blanket under the stars with some nice philo talk!

 5. Travel is a must – We definitely won’t jive with homebodies. We want to explore, and we want to explore it all! Whether it’s a walk to the library, a show on the weekend, or a week spent in Italy, we love to get out and see the world! Dust those hiking boots off, whip out that bike, and get that passport ready if you want to be with us!

 6. We can’t do jealousy– Since we believe that people are brought into our lives for a reason, the people we meet are very special to us. We like to have the freedom to keep up with those people, and so we will feel held back by jealous partners. We believe that a good relationship is founded on trust, not on restriction.

 7. Let us dream- Hippie chicks are dreamers and creators. This means that we love to dream about the things that we will do and see one day. Whether you think our desires will happen or not, let us dream about them. If you try and tell us that we can’t do something, we will feel like you’re trying to restrict us. We need to feel free to believe that anything is possible, and that nothing can hold us back from our ambitions.

 8. Tradition just isn’t our thing – All hippie chicks are different, but you can certainly expect us to be non-traditional in some way, shape, or form. Whether we don’t want to work a 9-5, get married until were 35 (or at all), live in a suburb..etc..etc..We like to do things our way, even if it bends societal rules. We believe in doing what makes us happy! Because of this, you may want to talk to us about our plans for the future to see if they fit with yours before deciding to date us.

 9. Material items have no value to us – We don’t pick the jobs that give us plenty of money so we can have the huge house with 4 bathrooms, a walk in closet full with 10 purses, and weekends spent at expensive restaurants. We appreciate simple things, and so if you’re big on appearances, big checks, and fancy dates, consider us out. 

Has anyone ever referred to you as a ‘Hippie’ or a ‘Flower Child?’ If you couldn’t help but crack a smile at the thought of being one, you just might be! Now days, long haired hippie freaks aren’t as obviously pointed out like they used to be in the sweet sixties. Here are 14 things that you can relate to if you are a modern peace-loving hippie.

1. You’re the peacekeeper amongst your friends – When one of your friends starts a rant and gets bent out of shape over something, you chill them out by talking them down and help them reason through their problem. People come to you for advice because they appreciate your earthy wisdom. You would never egg on someone’s anger because you know there are other methods to finding peace.

2. Your style is simple – You don’t mind wearing the same bracelet or necklace with every outfit (and they probably have significance to you). You don’t find it necessary to go on shopping sprees in order to make you happy. Clothes just aren’t that important to you, you nudist you. 😉

3. Your hair is wild – You don’t mind letting it flow like the wind. You allow it to change and grow in whatever way it desires, just like you man…just like you.

4. Everything has a deep meaning to you– Those bracelets that you wear are special to you, and they probably symbolize something that you feel a great connection with. Because you don’t believe in coincidence, you believe people that make their way into your life and situations you find yourself in are meant to happen!  You think deeply and you feel deeply, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

5. You have profound music choices – Because you are a deep thinker, you like to tune into jams that bring out your inner hippie. Songs that help you find solutions and bring out philosophical epiphanies peak your interest.

6. You have hippie interests– You have a need to discover and learn about everything that can help you maintain your inner peace, and so it’s no surprise if you have delved into chakras, meditation, essential oils, metaphysics or astrology..etc..etc. You want to know all there is to know about the universe, and how it relates to people and yourself.

7. Trends don’t mean a lot to you – You don’t care if you haven’t caught up on the latest celebrity gossip, and you don’t care what this seasons fashion is. You march to the beat of your own drum and don’t feel the need to keep up with trends in order to feel accepted by society.

8. You accept people for who they are/have a lot of unique friends– You probably have come across a lot of diverse people in your day, and have a wide selection of friends. You don’t judge people for who they are because you appreciate the fact that everyone is different, and you intend to learn something from everyone you encounter.

9. You believe that animals are people too!– You like to make small talk with any animal friend you come across, and have a sweet desire to protect their rights as well. You know that they can’t speak up for themselves, and so you treat them as you would any of your friends and family.

10. A good day is a day spent outside– An ideal day for you would be hanging out by a peaceful body of water, hiking in the woods, or laying on a blanket under the stars. Nature inspires you and it helps you maintain your earthy, simplistic approach to life.

11. You have wanderlust– You’ve either traveled a lot, or you definitely have travel on your bucket list. You love discovering new places because they bring about new cultural and philosophical insights, and your love for nature makes you want to sight see.  You feel you’re at your best when you’re traveling because it makes you feel free, as you should be!

12. You’re freedom oriented– You’re very independent, and you love the idea of being able to make decisions, speak your mind, or take actions without any judgement. Because of your love for freedom, you don’t mind to give others plenty of it. You feel that everyone should feel free to be themselves, and no one should ever feel restricted!

13. You’re go with the flow – You dont let the winds of change, or troublesome situations knock you off your stride because you like to ride the wave and trust life. You know that change and hard times are inevitable, and so you intend to learn something from whatever you have to face.

14. You dream of peace – You have thought long and hard about what would make the world a better place, and have insights about how to bring love and happiness to everyone. It’s your intent to do just that because you truly believe that, as The Beatles proclaimed, “All you need is love.”

As most people have heard, it truly seems that the older we get, the faster time passes us by. And the faster that time goes by, the more we feel the heavy truth of how short our precious lives really are. This realization can cause us to reflect on the should’ves and would’ves of yesterday, and can also cause us to make attempts at creating more happiness in our lives.

We’ve all pondered thoughts over the “key(s) to happiness” and wondered what those golden everlasting methods to success were. What changes could we all make in order to live a happy life? What actions could we take in order to bring us happiness each-and-every single day of our lives? If you wonder about these things from time to time, here are four things that you may want to know about, because if correctly applied to your daily life, then you should definitely expect your days to be filled with more growth and fulfillment, and as a result.. happiness.

1. -Learn that being uncomfortable will get you far. No pain, no gain right? –

When life inevitably tosses us those depressing hurdles of doom, we CANNOT STAND them while we’re going through them. But alas… at the end of these treacherous life-storms, we tend to reflect over how proud we are for how we handled the situations, or perhaps for just making it through them! Sometimes we can become so comfortable with our position in life that no matter how painful it may be, we don’t know what it’s like to experience anything else. If you’re unhappy with an aspect of your life, know that if you push yourself through the pain of overcoming your flaws, fears, and habits, you will become a wiser, stronger version of you! And so if you want to try something new , and it’s not going to hurt anyone around you, do it. What are you waiting for? Are you afraid of public speaking? Speak in public more! Have you failed your diet over and over again? TRY IT AGAIN. The more we do something, the more we will grow and adjust. Growing and adjusting are very natural processes that we can overlook when we let our fear of failure get in the way. But you know what I say about failure? …Failure-flippin-shmailure. Failure happens every single day… We forget to put our clothes in the dryer and have to wear wet pants to work, we accidentally lock our keys in the car, we forget our homework assignment…etc..etc.. But these failures only give us the knowledge of what we shouldn’t do the next time around. It’s absolutely normal and perfectly OKAY to fail. So get out there, get uncomfortable, and start failing until you master yourself and your success!

2. -Follow your heart, not the herd. –

 I am a firm believer in following your heart, even if it means straying from traditional societal trends to achieve happiness. Lets review the most commonly known societal map to success: Go to school, get a degree, find a big-kid job, get married, buy a big house, have kids..Live happily ever after? I have seen this fail way too many times to believe that this exact formula for happiness could really pertain to every single one of us. Everyone is different. We all have our own unique gifts that we should share with one another. We also each have individual ideas of what happiness truly means to us. And so one of my happy tasks for you is to start harnessing your unique gifts. Follow your unique path to happiness, and stop doing what you think you have to do. Don’t ever compare your life to others because everyones path is unique. Live your life for you and nobody else. Also, be proud of your life goals and ideas about what truly makes you happy, no matter what anyone else thinks.

3. -Ditch the desire for dough. Laugh, love and spend time with your friends and family instead. –

These two quotes about money have been used a million times: “Money cannot buy happiness.” and “Time is Money.” Together they can create a very important message. And that message is that a lot of time is wasted pursuing material gain as a desire for happiness. When you cut out all of the unnecessary material items you have, you’re cutting a lot of money out of your budget as well as all the time spent tending to those things. Do you really need a huge house and countless fashionable clothing items? While these things sound glamorous, they’re certainly not going to bring back the time you spent making the money spent on them. Instead, you could’ve used those stressful work hours making sweet memories with the ones you care about the most. Work can be overwhelming, money can be stressful, but love and laughter are free.

4. -Speak up about your feelings and heal the past –

The last thing any of us wants to deal with on our death bed is our regrets pertaining to all of the times we didn’t say what we should’ve. While we might get to say it during our last goodbye, why dont we start speaking up today? It’s so very important that we heal our relationships and our past hurts in order to move forward and achieve happiness, because, whether we realize it or not, our past wounds weigh us down and can create lingering health and emotional issues. If you haven’t forgiven someone, try you’re hardest to do so. If not for them, do it for yourself. Make amends with enemies of the past. Allow the people who have pained you to make you stronger, let go of resentment, and grow from your past in order to create a more fulfilling life for yourself. Communicating our feelings can bring great clarification to old problems and open doors to new beginnings. And so if you love someone, tell them as much as you can. Let people know that you appreciate them by complimenting them and talking about their positive affect on your life.

Now that you’ve read everything, let it sink in for a bit, then start applying it to your life. See how much better you feel when you start making yourself uncomfortable, following your heart instead of the herd, embracing your gifts, letting go of your money attachment,  spending time with your loved ones, and healing old wounds! You owe it to yourself to create the best life for you. Afterall, life is really too short to do anything else.

If you plan on dating a cat person there are some things you may need to know about our personalities before you decide to get involved with us!

1. We require a lot of space – Cat people, like cats, will come to you with cuddles and affection when we desire them. Overly needy, dependent people will cramp our styles. It’s nothing personal if we dont feel up to hanging out with you. We still care about you, we just like our alone time and can become frustrated if we dont get enough of it. Think of how many times you tried to cuddle a cat, only to be nudged away or hissed at. Most likely a few hours later after they had alone time they came back and decided to hang out. Yep! we feel the same way. Give us our freedom and we will love you forever!
2. We’re sexy – Of course! Just like cats, we’re graceful, coy, mysteriously aloof, and intelligent. Our independence and emotionally aloof qualities make us fun to chase. We’re that hottie sitting in the corner who you “think” flashed you a smile or brushed your shoulder, but you weren’t sure because we’re quick and subtle in our seductions, and we certainly won’t go out of our way chasing anyone. If we’ve sent the signs and they arent picked up, we will move on. If they are picked up and returned, then we will be more than happy to continue our pursuits. We’re not likely to make a goofball out of ourselves, desperately chasing our crush. We like our seductive endeavours to be intellectual, tempting, charming, and mysterious.
3. We are deeply sensitive even though we don’t show it – Cats do have love in their souls despite what some may think. Its been proven that cats show signs of depression when other animals in their household pass away. Like cats, our love is deeply woven in us, and our relationships mean a lot to us even though we may not always show affection or openly express our love. We are deeply in tune with our loved ones feelings and love to be there for you when you need us.
4. We notice everything – Since we’re not as extroverted and spontaneous as dog people, we tend to live inside our heads more, noticing more details and particulars in social interactions. This makes us keenly aware of our surroundings and more intuitive. Because of this, we’re more likely to see or feel that someone is trying to pull off shady maneuvers!
5. We prefer close-knit relationships over having lots of aquaintances– Since we appreciate our alone time, it’s hard for us to keep up with a lot of friends, and so most days, we’d rather hang out with an old bestie as opposed to attending a large social function. And our long-term friends are usually very much like ourselves. They are people that need a lot of space and dont mind waiting weeks or even months before we hang out again. Even if we’re outgoing, we still prefer to schedule in plenty of chill-time for ourselves. It’s not that we dislike people, we just prefer a more relaxed lifestyle that feels comfortable and gives us our space and freedom.
6. We’re more intellectual than emotional – Cat people, like cats, dont get overly emotional about things and try to remain level headed, rationalizing things through logic rather than jumping into feelings head first. We dont like large emotional displays and so we prefer to keep it classy. Of course, we all have our days, but most of the time we try to keep our emotional levels cool and aloof.
7. We can be sassy– Cat people dont like it when others think they were born yesterday. We’re intelligent and so we can easily read when someone isn’t genuine or trying to get away with passive aggressive comments. We don’t like being pushed around nor taken advantage of, and since we’re such independent people, we have no problem burning bridges with someone who can’t respect us.
8. We’re as real as real can be – If we dont like you, we wont fake liking you. We wont be an a** either, but we simply won’t waste our time talking to you or being around you if you make us uncomfortable. With cat people, what you see is what you get, and so you’re guaranteed to know that we like you if we make time to talk to you and hang out with you.
9. We dont like to be told what to do – Cat people like to lead themselves. We feel comfortable doing our own thing, and if someone comes along and tries to tell us what to do, it frustrates us. We expect to be accepted for who we are and the decisions that we make. Overly dominating partners can drive us up a wall. We like to have someone who can passively guide us, not force us into doing something that makes us uncomfortable. 
10. Surprises? Not for us – Cat people are less likely to enjoy spontaneous actions, and would rather make solid plans to do something so that they can know what to expect. We’re cautious people, and so if there’s an event thats coming up, we’d rather plan to go to it a few days to a week ahead of time instead of being asked to go on the spot. Suddenly having to make a decision to go to a large event will most likely make us feel tense whether we decide to go or not. We like to have time to prepare ourselves and feel out situations instead of diving in head first. Think of a cat going on an unexpected car ride versus a dog. Cats are more likely to freak out, and most dogs are cool to hang their heads out of the window and go along for the ride. 
11. We’re misunderstood – Dog people can often have a hard time understanding why Cat people can be so “unfeeling, controlled, and bland”, or they can be just the opposite and wish that they could be more like the cat person! Despite what some may think, we love hard, we just take longer to trust others and so we take more time to warm up to you. We also LOVE to have fun. If you’re willing to take the time to get to know us, we can be some of the funnest people you’ll ever know. We also have a great ball of emotion underneath our aloof exterior despite what some may think. We’re just really good at controlling ourselves, because we understand that logic can rationalize through intense emotion.

And so if you’re on the hunt for a partner who’s a sexy independent leader, intelligent, freedom oriented, and mysteriously aloof, then look no further than the cat lover! 

1. He takes his passions seriously – A real man has been around the block a time or two, and so he knows what drives him. He also knows that he’s strong and capable, even in his weaker moments. A real man is out to get what he wants without detering from his goals…. And everyone knows that there is nothing sexier than a man who knows what he wants! 😉
2. He actually has hobbies besides booze and bars – A real man’s party days are mere laughable memories. His life no longer holds purpose for long nights out with his bros, downing shots until he pees himself and scoring chicks (hopefully not in that order). He has hobbies of his own like kayaking, playing sports, working out, having poker night with the boys, going to shows, playing an instrument…etc..etc.
3. He’s not afraid of responsibility– Boys are TERRIFIED of responsibility. Their insecurity prevents them from facing reality and so they can’t commit to girlfriends, bank balances, or their own personal goals. If you’re dating a real man, his life probably seems well-scheduled, and if hes spontaneous, its in a healthy, balanced way. 
4. He appreciates the little things – A real man can tell you what his favorite childhood memory is, sweet memories of your first date, why he loves his mom so much, or why he decided to give change to a poor homeless man. A real man understands that compassion isn’t a weakness or a “woman” thing, but is a tool for maintaining a healthy attitude. A boy takes things for granted and he doesnt empathize with others because he’s too busy focusing on his own selfish needs or is too prideful to talk about the more compassionate aspects of himself.
5. He tells you that you’re beautiful and never makes you feel like you aren’t – A boy is insecure and has a superiority complex, and so he’s still that punk in grade-school who made fun of your glasses because he liked you. He will readily point out your flaws and make you feel like a terd. A real man is confident in himself and so he doesnt need to put others down in order to make himself feel superior. He knows how to make his woman feel loved and loves doing it because his ego isn’t at stake.
6. He encourages you to be your best and supports you through your worst – A real man wants his s.o. to succeed, and so he pushes her to become a healthy, happy, better form of herself. He also doesn’t run away from you in times of emotional crisis because he knows that sh*t-storms are inevitable from time to time. He knows that he isn’t perfect, and so he doesn’t expect you to be.
7. He doesn’t take advantage of your love – A real man understands that he needs to pull his own weight in order to maintain a sense of equality in a relationship, and so he wont ask you for more when he knows you feel over-extended. A boy wants to be mothered, and so he selfishly demands more from his s.o., or makes her feel like what she does isn’t good enough.
8. He still has fun_in a classy kind of way – A boy has a hard time blending with a mature crowd because he can’t get past his own immaturity. A real man saves his dirty side for his guy friends, and has discovered that he can have a fun time without reverting back to his 17 year old immature ways. He knows how to censor himself and still have a blast. He can go on an awesome adventure and still be able to share the memories with grandma. He can put on the charm and knows how to flaunt his wisdom, compassion and strength in order to reel people in instead of pick-up lines, dirty jokes, and put-downs. 

And thus, a man isn’t defined by how much money he has. A man is not defined by a six pack and biceps or tattoos and a beard. A man is defined by a character that is SO much better than any of these. Its having a combination of both strength and compassion that can endure anything. And that’s far more sexy than anything —ever.