Meanings

Love : Is when someone makes you feel like you’re the most gorgeous person in the world even in your worst shapes ; When you miss someone even when they’re in the next room ; When we’re ready to sacrifice ourselves without thinking of the consequences.

Trust : is a little kid who jumps from any place at any moment with 100% certainty that there would be someone there to catch him. When we smile during difficult situations because we believe that Allah won't let us down no matter how bad things go sometimes

Confidence: is achieving your dreams on your own , or to be more fair , thanks to your hard work. It is seeing someone inspired by you or having you as their idol.

Hope : Is a sick person waking up everyday just to wait for a cure to an incurable disease ; Kids living in countries in the war and go everyday to their destroyed schools.

Amal Bedhyefi

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Little ways to cheer you up

Are you always grumpy? sad? unhappy? you're depressed? if your answer is YES to all these questions then you need someone to cheer you up when you're feeling blue so quit hating yourself and keep scrolling.

1-Company

Hang out with your friends, visit some relatives, spend the day in the park, library, etc ..

2-Music

Come on! Who doesn't like good music? When you feel so low, listen to your favourites happy songs That will definitely cheer you up.

3-Food

Food is my life. Whenever I feel sad, I eat! Chocolate always makes me happy so do the same. Grab your favourite snack with your favourite series or movie and enjoy your day/night!

4-Think positive

Remember that no matter how bad things may be, there are always people worse off than you and that virtually any failure can be a learning experience, and an important step toward your next success!

5-Funny videos/movies.

Funny videos always change our mood!

Always remember that today not only you can make difference in your own life but in others' as well: Stay positive and true to yourself. You never know when you're making a memory.
Guys, seriously, nothing worth being sad about. Life is too short. Smile, enjoy it, live the life you always wanted to live.
Never forget to always end your day with a positive thought and that no matter how hard things were, tomorrow's another opportunity to make it better.

Amal Bedhyefi

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World Prettiest Woman

Born in March 13 1989 in Texas, US . Born 4 weeks prematurely …Her birth weight was 1.219Kg.

Gratuated from the Texas University majoring in communication studies.

Named Elizabeth Ann Velàsquez and known as “the World Ugliest Woman” … Miss Velasquez was born with a syndrome so rare only two other person in the world are known to have it and she’s a one eye blind.

Velasquez’s life changed at the age of 17 when she saw herself in a Youtube video titled “ The ugliest woman in the world” and the comments were so cruel such as “Do the world a favor and put this gun to your head” but instead of taking shelter in tears she chose to be happy and strong and realize that this syndrome is a blessing to get her into the public speaking/inspirationnal world .

Lizzie became a celebrity in December 5 2013 when her speech in TED Talk Austin make the hit and inspired many people to realize that real beauty is the inner and being strong and confident is much more important than looking like a barbie ….

“Lizzie has such an inner strength and sense of humor that anyone can relate to her, we all have difficulties in life, but nothing compared to what she has been through. Her positive attitude elevates the spirit of any person in the world”, said Sara Bordo.

“I am no defect nor am I a Halloween costume. I'm a young adult who in this photo was standing in front of 10,000 people encouraging them that they are ENOUGH! Judgments and hateful comments fade within the hour. Self-respect and self-confidence is what lasts a lifetime” Said Lizzie.

Lizzie was ,still and will always be the symbol of strength and self-confidance. She inspired people. She helped people to see beyond the body and beyond the face. She’s to me the World “Prettiest” Woman.

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The bright side of your life

I dream of freedom, of a peaceful world, of beauty, success, inspiration, and big events. I wish for things that are unreachable sometimes, that are hard to get; but still, I wish for them despite everything because I know I can do it. I believe, deep inside, that good things don’t only happen to other people. They can happen to me as well, why not? I remain hopeful no matter what on earth happens and hold tight to that little dream. Incredibly amazing things can happen to you too, to me, to all of us. Our life can change now, but only in case we want that change bad enough, start acting, believing, searching and getting motivated. Don’t pass by the beautiful details in your day without taking enough time to notice them, enjoy them and appreciate their existence in your life. Kiss your mum’s forehead in a random morning; text a friend you haven’t seen for a while; write a letter to yourself and mention all the achievements you have done so far in your life, no matter how small they seem; have a big cup of hot coffee in a cold rainy night; enjoy reading a good book in an early morning; go out just for the sake of breathing some fresh air and smiling to strangers; make a delicious cake and have fun decorating it; party like you’re twenty and advise like you’re eighty; listen to good music and try to read between the lines to get the real meanings of each word; enjoy the sweetness of Quran and its incredible power of healing the scars of broken hearts and conforting the troubled minds. Life is a sweet cup of chocolate, enjoy it !

Abir Mars

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Aïd Al-Adha

"Aïd Al-Adha" ou "fête du sacrifice" en Tunisie

Appelée aussi Aid El Kebir (La grande fête), cette fête est d’abord une tradition musulmane dont la célébration s’étend sur tous les pays musulmans. La Tunisie célèbre cette tradition, à l’instar de tous les pays musulmans, en sacrifiant un mouton comme pour commémorer la soumission d’Ibrahim à son Dieu en sacrifiant son fils.

C’est la fête la plus importante dans l’Islam mais aussi la dernière du calendrier musulman : elle est fêtée chaque 10 du mois de Dhou al Hijja, en référence au Hajj – pèlerinage annuel à la Mecque.

En Tunisie, comme partout ailleurs en terres musulmanes, cette fête est symbolisée par l’égorgement d’un mouton en souvenir du sacrifice d’Ibrahim à qui Dieu avait envoyé un mouton avec l’ange Gabriel pour substituer Ismael, l’unique fils de ce premier qui accepta d’égorger son fils.

Dans la tradition Tunisienne, tout un rituel est repris par bon nombre de familles afin de préparer et célébrer cette fête dans la pure tradition musulmane.

La veille ou l’avant-veille de l’ aid, les hommes préparent les couteaux servant à l’égorgement en les taillant et les rendant plus tranchants, facilitant, ainsi, l’opération de l’égorgement.

Les femmes, de leurs côtés, achètent les plantes potagères servant à préparer le « Osban », sorte de tripes farcies avec ces plantes, du pois chiche, quelques pièces de riz et des épices. Ces Osbanes serviront à garnir le couscous du deuxième jour de l’ aid.

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Parler en public

Parler en public, ça s’apprend !

Un e-mail vient de vous inviter à prendre la parole devant un groupe de chefs d'entreprise, et vous paniquez. Vous avez beaucoup de choses à dire et des informations importantes à partager, mais vous n'êtes pas l'aise de parler devant de grands groupes. Cela vous semble familier? Vous n'êtes pas le seul à avoir ce problème. Selon l'Institut national de santé mentale, 74 pour cent des adultes souffrent d'anxiété de discours. Alors, que pouvez-vous faire pour atténuer cette peur? Ce n'est pas si dur. Pour apprendre à surmonter cette peur et réclamer votre place dans le feu des projecteurs vous devez appliquer ces astuces.

1.     Avoir un plan de match.

"La peur peut vous paralyser. Avoir une stratégie aide à dissiper la peur», dit Lindner. Si vous avez peur de ne pas arriver à parler en public ,cela se voit à travers votre énergie négative. Au lieu de visualiser les résultats négatifs ou se concentrer sur le temps que vous avez été gêné dans le passé, imaginez-vous faire un grand discours qui éclaire et inspire votre public, et tous les points positifs qui découlent de faire ce discours. Les avantages à court terme de donner un grand discours peuvent inclure l'éducation et inspiration des gens, tandis que les avantages à long terme peuvent être plus d'implication à prendre la parole, d'être considéré comme un expert dans ce domaine, et plus d'affaires pour votre entreprise.

2.     Contrôlez votre environnement.

Vous êtes plus à l'aise avec l'avantage du terrain à domicile . Vérifiez l'emplacement préalable, obtenez une idée de la taille de l'espace et la configuration (s'il y a un podium, pied de micro, etc.) On suggère d'avoir des gens dans le public que vous connaissez, avec qui vous êtes à l'aise, il seront des visages amicaux qui peuvent vous relaxer par une sourire ou un signe rassurant.

3.Soyez l'expert.

C'est votre terrain du jeu. Vous êtes l'expert et les auditeurs cherchent à être inspirés .Vous savez plus sur le sujet de votre public. Si vous parlez de choses que vous connaissez et êtes passionné, cela résonne avec les gens et les inspire.

3.     Soyez authentique.

Pour ce faire, on vous propose de penser à la séquence logique de votre message: début, milieu et fin, et les étapes pour y arriver. Ne pas s'enliser avec tous les faits. Pensez au message à transmettre et à ce que vous voulez que les gens acquierent . Avoir un aperçu général, c'est bien, mais être prêt à aller avec le courant c'est primordial. OprahWinfrey est l'exemple le plus fameux de speaker authentique.

4.    Connaissez votre auditoire

Comme un groupe de Rock qui joue une liste différente de chansons suivant l'endroit où ils se trouvent et suivant le public. Un speaker doit avoir le flair pour connaitre le discours approprié pour le cible approprié. Votre information devrait être utile et pertinente pour votre audience. Parler lors d'un événement en direct vous offre la possibilité d'obtenir une rétroaction immédiate et voir si les gens réagissent conformément à leur message, c'est un atout pour vous ! J'avais d'abord le peur de parler en public mais maintenant je le trouve facile et même agréable de parler au public .l'idée est simple :"A force de forger on devient forgeron". et à force de parler en public on devient un public speaker!

Sara  Jbl

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10 Studying tips

1- Good lighting can increase your productivity an overhead light might not be enough, consider a desk or floor lamp with direct light.

2- Get enough sleep, especially the night before exam, have a regular breaks every 50-90 minutes to help you focus better.

3- study early and put a study plan ahead , use a calender and write down your to-do list for each day.

4- Use markers and post-it notes to sum up relevant information together, it will help you
memorize them faster.

5- Eat healthy food that fuels your brain, food like apples, wainubs and blueberries can improve your ability to focus.

6- Avoid any distraction,  turn off your phone and your television, and check your social media updates only in the break times.

7- Use mind maps to visualize your topics better, improve your memory

8- During high intensity study periods it is recommended to exercise, it helps you to feel energized and refreshed.

9- Some people find that listening to music while studying increase your productivity, if that’s your case keep the volume low that you don’t find yourself singing along to

10- And finally treat yourself. After taking an exam, meet a friend, go to cinema or just take a well deserved break before starting to prepare for your next assignment.

Rahma Ayari

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Little ways to jazz up your room

Hi guys and welcome once again to our monthly section: Little ways to ...

Are you tired of coming home to a nondescript bedroom? Or have you had the same style for years and want to give your room a new look? Here are some great ways to give your bedroom a new look without spending too much money .
Since it's practically fall, I will be doing a series of little ways to change your room according to every season!

For further details keep reading. Ihope you enjoy it.

1- CANDLES
The very first thing you notice while entering a room is its smell. That's why every different season has its smells. I recommand you to choose some fall candles. You can find them everywhere!

2- TREE LEAVES! We all know that tree leaves in this time of year are spectacular. You may want to collect some for your room decorations like in these pictures.

3- CHALK BOARDS.You can hang a chalk board by the door and write on it "Hello FALL" with some tree and pumpkin sketches etc..

4- Bed SHEETS
We all change our sheets according to the actual season. For this precise season, you can choose some light orange blankets with some pumpkin on it, some leaves, trees, etc .. 

5- CHANGE YOUR PILLOWS

There are plenty of other decoration tips you may use and that's according to your budget and your room size obviously. Keep scrolling down the article for more inspirational pictures 

I hope you like my ideas. We'll meet once again for another episode of 'Little ways to' in our November edition .. guess what it's going to be about ?

Amal Bedhyefi

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Re-organize your bed time schedule after long vacation

After a long vacation and crazy summer, obviously your bed time schedule is in horrible mess. Because waking up early means a horrific torture, you feel like zombie and your head is full of wet sand, especially when schools/universities are back. Are you tired of those restless night? Do you want to effectively wake up early and become more of a morning person?

To leave your bad habits under the bed, follow these simple steps.

1- start a nighttime routine 
like: showering, drinking warm milk, listening to classical music, or doing relaxing exercises such as yoga, and if you’re reading, make sure to read without any bright lights.

2- Sleeping enough will help you wake up earlier :

·8 to 9 hours of sleep for women

·7 to 9 hours of sleep for men.

3- Sleep with the curtains half-open: 
You know how we just said light keeps you awake? The natural sunlight will be perceived by your body, even when you're asleep.

4- Put your alarm clock away from your bed
When it's out of reach, you're forced to get out of bed. Putting it next to your bed is just a temptation to hit the snooze button and fall back to sleep.

5- Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks at night 
It will keep your body awake and ultimately cause insomnia. Limit your daily consumption to less than 500 mg per day.

6- Go to bed right when you start feeling tired 
The best time to go to bed is when you can't stop yawning and feel the need to just close your eyes and lay your head down.

7 Subtract 8 hours from the time you wake up
Determine how long it actually takes you to fall asleep.

Rahma Ayari

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Get ready to Back to school

Hello Everyone, so as we all know, back to school is so near and that's why today I'm sharing with you few tips and school supplies that might make your year brighter and cooler, Let's get started :D

First, let's begin with BAGS, nowadays, we have a LOT of choice in bags and those are one of the most lovely ones for us girls, I know that each girl dream to have one of them.

They are amazing, nah?

I know that it's rare to find such ones here in Tunisia, but if you search well you can fall with some in the thrift shops and with a very good price, Good Luck with that. 

Second, NOTEBOOKS <3

School will suck without cute girly Notebooks and copybooks. If you don't find the style you're looking for, you can customize your own ones like what I did in the DIY corner ( check it out if you didn't yet)

and these are few tricks you can use to decorate your notebooks and make them more colorful and shining.

Third, and NOW, NOW we're moving to the greatest thing about school supplies, PENS AND PENCILS ( yaaay)

AND those are few more tricks to store them :

and I made this one :D

and of course we can't go out without this !

( HELLO KITTIES)

Last but not least, these are few more supplies that we usually need and they help us a lot in keeping our papers well-organized and beautiful.

and Finally I advise you to always bring a cup of coffe or tea, a packet of chocolate, a reminder ( Smile, Go for it, Keep it up) and especially a CAMERA while revising; so you can keep your  mind quit and take wierd shots when you get bored.

 I wish you the best luck of the world and all the success and don't forget, ALWAYS:

See you, with love ~~Sarah El-Kaffel.

Contact me on my personal Blog: http://sarah-kaffel.blogspot.com/

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