Olymp Trade

The greatest Olymp Trade photo contest ever!

We all live in different countries, we speak different languages ​​and have different views on life. But there is something that unites us. It's trading. And there are two words that symbolize it: Olymp Trade. With us, you can trade around the world at any time.

Wherever you are, at home or on a journey, you are a part of our global community. To celebrate this, we decided to run an awesome photo contest for all our users, and the best photos will be awarded really great prizes!

The contest will last until the end of this year, so everyone will be able to compete. To take part, just do the following:
• Take a picture of yourself near a landmark or just in a beautiful or interesting place — where you live, or where you travel. You must keep a painted or printed Olymp Trade logo in your hands.
• Add that photo to your comment on this post.

Every Friday we will announce three week’s winners, and each of them will receive $50 / €50 / R$150 as deposit bonus.

Every last Friday of the month we will announce the best photo of the month, and its author will receive $300 / €300 / R$1000 as deposit bonus.

And at the end of the year our users will vote for “the best of the best” who will receive:
• Grand Prix — $5000 / €5000 / R$15000 for the best journey ever!
• 2-5 places — GoPro camera to save the most memorable moments!*

In addition, we will select five more photos, which authors will be awarded the "Olymp Trade’s Choice Prize" — $500 / €500 / R$1500 as “tickets certificates” to go on a trip at any moment.

We are waiting for your photos. Wish you success in trading and a win in the contest!

The world teams up with Olymp Trade!

P.S. And last but not least, there are no limitations on the number. You can send as many photos as you want. Just make sure that the shots were taken in a really interesting place and have the Olymp Trade logo. Only such photos can participate in the contest.**

Terms and conditions are attached in the first comment to this post.

12 Dangerous Bedtime Habits You Should Avoid

Sleeping well is very important. It determines your health and well being. There are, however, a lot of things that you can do wrong when getting ready to go to sleep. You should, at all cost avoid these 12 dangerous bedtime habits:

1. Don’t go to bed with cold feet

Warm your feet every time before going to bed

2. Not having a bedtime routine

Set up a routine before going to bed to teach your brain when is time to sleep, like brushing your teeth, washing your face etc.

3. Avoid drinking coffee 4 hours before going to bed

Caffeine is very bad and keep you awake for longer time.

4. Avoid certain sleeping positions

Experts advise sleeping on the left side as a better position for your body to rest.

5. Keep the electronic devices away from the bed

Scrolling on your phone or tablet before going to bed can have a very negative effect because the brightness from the screen prevents the brain from falling asleep.

6. Believe it or not, you should avoid books as well

Reading before bedtime is also known as a way to keep you awake for a longer period of time.

7. Avoid a bright alarm clock

Light or anything similar can drag your attention and disturb your sleep and you will not wake up rested in the morning.

8. Don’t drink any fluids an hour before going to bed

Fluids make you go to the bathroom more often and it will disturb your sleep.

9. Avoid afternoon naps

Afternoon naps make you feel rested longer and your body doesn’t need sleep.It also changes your sleeping routine so try to avoid them.

10. Don’t sleep on a low-quality mattress

Quality mattresses are very important for a good night sleep. You will wake up rested and energized.

11. Don’t eat 2 hours before going to bed

When you lie down with a full stomach, you won’t fall asleep fast as the digestion process keeps the body awake.

12. Avoid exercising 3 hours before going to bed

When you exercise your body fills with adrenaline and this is the reason you can’t go to sleep quickly.

Olymp Trade

Let’s see what this week has prepared for traders!

Last Friday it became known that the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Iran meet today in Moscow. With a greater degree of probability, Tehran wants to get a guarantee of help from Moscow in case it faces the difficulties caused by the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

A traditional monthly report will be published today by the organization of oil exporters. The market is interested in changes in the balance, taking into account the increased activity of American slate companies. We believe that OPEC will remain optimistic, as soon as the value of black gold has increased by about 8.5% over the past 30 days.

Within 3 days from May 15 to May 17 the representatives of 130 American companies and lobbying communities will express their opinion on the introduction of customs duties on 1,300 types of goods imported from China.

On Wednesday the leaders of the European Union countries will gather to discuss the consequences of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. The informal meeting is the preparatory event before the official summit in the capital of Bulgaria.

One of the first decisions of Donald Trump as President was the relocation of the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Palestinian government reacted to Trump’s statement sharply, and riots began in the streets of Jerusalem. The official opening of the embassy takes place on Thursday. We believe that the Palestinians will not stand aside.

The meeting of the working group of the Australian Reserve Bank on the payment system of the country will take place on Friday. Such meetings can have an impact on the movement of the national currency.

Forgiveness

There's an old Buddhist story about forgiveness.

A Buddhist teacher and student were sitting together.
The Buddhist teacher asks, "Somebody throws a stone

at you, and it hits you. Who are you angry with?"

Student replies, "The person!"

The teacher says, "Well, it's the stone that hit you,

not the person..."

Student replies, "I'm not angry with the stone because

it had no intention; it's the person that threw

the stone at me."

Then the teacher says, "Well using that logic then,

you shouldn't be mad at the person. You should be

mad at their pain because the person is just like the

stone, being helplessly thrown by their pain."

With this story in mind, my first challenge to  you is

forgiveness. Forgiveness of the people who have

hurt you in the past.

This challenge isn't about condoning their actions,

it’s about trying to understand the deeper meaning

behind why they acted in the way they did. Most

importantly, it’s to help you move on.

The Challenge:

1. Write down anyone or situation you feel

    you need to let go.

2. Detail what they did and dissect what might have

    caused them to act in such a way. In other words,

    what pain might have been thrown them at you.

3. After coming to a place of understanding, write

    a letter forgiveness to them.

4. Burn the letter or send it to them.

Good luck on today's challenge, I wish you the best!

“Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and

expecting the other person to die.” - Unknown Love