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Motivational Experts Explain 5 Exceptional Ways To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

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We all have dreams that keep us going throughout the day. There is always something that we long to do, but can’t ever seem to get started. Maybe you have dreams of learning how to play the piano, or writing a book or learning to paint a masterpiece.

All of these things come from inspiration deep inside of us – but how do we go about letting it out? How do we turn that inspiration into reality? It’s way easier than you think.

“The key is harnessing that spark of inspiration—whatever it may be—to alter your conduct. It starts with a decision followed by immediate action, which when sustained over time, can improve your life in ways you couldn’t possibly predict,” says author and vegan ultra-marathoner Rich Roll.

Turning inspirations into reality just takes a little time, and some key things to remember. Here are ways to turn all of that bubbling inspiration into reality.

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou

Here Are 5 Exceptional Ways To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality

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1. Focus on goals that excite you

Sometimes, there are things that you give yourself to achieve that you just don’t feel passionate about. Maybe you have a goal to become the CEO of your company – and if that doesn’t make you feel excited, then there’s no reason to keep pursuing it. Check out this expert’s guide on how to set goals and keep your focus on the goals that light your inspiration on fire and make you feel full and excited.

“Whatever your goals are, they need to inspire you. They should cause a well of longing or excitement at the mere mention or thought of them. If you’ve got goals that make you about as excited as getting your teeth cleaned, then it’s time to get some new ones,” says author and musician Christina Sarich.

Allow yourself to enjoy the goals that make you happy, even if that goal is something niche like starting a succulent garden, or learning to whittle soap. They’re your inspirations, and if they make you feel happy, then that’s all that matters. If you focus on goals that don’t make you feel inspired, then you’ll have less time to focus on the goals that do.

2. Don’t overthink your dreams

Just like anything, overthinking your inspirations will probably stall you from actually getting anything done! Overthinking is “… neither productive nor healthy. There is a proven connection between rumination and depression, and another word for rumination is overthinking—the kind of thinking that doesn’t move you forward,” says author Sophia Dembling.

Don’t think too hard about what achieving your inspirations means – just get out and do it! Don’t focus on what people will think of your inspirations, or what your family will think. All you need to do is focus on how it makes you feel, and what you want to do with your inspirations. Once you stop letting yourself overthink it all, you’ll be amazed by how easy it is to turn all of that inspiration in your veins into reality.

3. Take a break from social media

How do you feel when you see other people posting on social media and their life looks perfectly tailored? Sometimes, seeing the perfect Instagram posts from our friends can make us feel like we aren’t achieving our dreams the way we should. Or, being on social media can make us feel like we should be sharing every second of our inspirations with the world. Don’t fall into the feedback loop.

In many ways social media, “… can be a ‘false reality’ – simply a window through which you see a snapshot of another person’s life. As such, when seeing others though social media it’s natural to make assumptions about how their life might be and you might believe that they, and others, are all having a great time while you’re missing out,” says director of psychological services, Dr. Mark Winwood.

Take a break from social media and focus on your inspirations. You’ll be amazed by how much more focus and drive you will have when you’re no longer competing with people on social media. Once you’re happy and content, go back and share the things you’ve done!

4. Tell someone about your dreams

When you get ready to turn your inspiration into reality, you may not want to tell someone for fear of letting them or yourself down. However, it’s proven that once you have some accountability, you’re far more likely to follow through with your goals. So, tell someone! Or tell a lot of people.

Find a support group of people who share your inspirations and do it with them! When you tell people, you’ll be more likely to follow through, especially if they’re someone that you love and trust to support you no matter what. When you have a support group, there won’t be anything to fear from having setbacks or reaching stumbling blocks.

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5. Don’t be afraid to fail

Fear of failure keeps us from doing all kinds of things! When we stop fearing failure, we become absolutely unstoppable! This isn’t to say that you’re going to fail – in fact, you’re much more likely to succeed than fail! But the fear of failure can stop you in your tracks before you even realize what’s happening!

“If you are going places, failure is just part of the deal, but that’s OK. You can fix failure. You can’t fix the things you never tried.  If you stop trying, you’ll always wonder about what could have been,” says author and independent public board director, Jill Griffin.

So, kick that fear of failure to the door. Failing at things is just a part of life, and you’ll never know if you’re going to fail or succeed if you never try.

Final thoughts

Everyone has inspiration inside of them that is waiting to turn into reality. The only difference between you and someone else is taking those extra steps to explore that inspiration and make it into something that you love. These are ways to turn your inspiration into reality and make your dreams come true.

 

5 Foods That Detox Your Blood

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Very few people think about just how important blood is on a day-to-day basis. Blood is the main source of transportation in our bodies – it helps move nutrients to where they’re needed most and remove toxins as quickly as possible. So naturally, blood needs to be as clean as possible. Toxins in the blood can cause problems such as acbloodne and other skin issues. Not to mention that some of the most important organs in our bodies, such as the kidneys and the liver, bear responsibility for blood detoxification. Failure to detox regularly and keep a healthy diet can lead to many unpleasant blood disorders.

But, you might say, I’ve seen so many positive detox tips on Instagram and they all seem useless. Well, to solve this, we need to first understand what a detox is. It’s not just about diet – it’s about regular exercise and body vitality too – but the addition of high-nutrient foods helps flush toxins out of your system. Summer is normally the best time to detox, as a lot of the foods that help with it are fruit and vegetables, and summer is the best season to obtain these foods. In addition, If you manage to lose weight, you get yourself ready for the beach, too! Here are some foods you need to focus on if you’re looking to detox your blood.

Here Are 5 Foods That Help You Cleanse Your Blood

“Food changes into blood, blood into cells, cells change into energy which changes up into life … food is life.” – Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor

1. Green leafy vegetables

Even if you’re not their biggest fan, green leafy veggies are a great source of iron, antioxidants, and other great nutrients. We’re talking about veggies such as spinach, kale, mustard greens and lettuce. It’s always best to eat them fresh – like in a salad – but if you feel like it, sauté them in a pan with other vegetables. Leafy greens increase enzymes, which in turn help with blood detox and reduce the possibility of infection.

2. Lemon and/or cucumber water

Water is generally very important for cleansing your blood. You need to drink at least two liters of water daily to feel healthy. But the addition of lemons or cucumbers will make your water infinitely healthier and tastier to drink! Both lemons and cucumbers are great for digestion, and improving that is key to all detox diets. You can do this in several ways. Just drop some lemon and cucumber pieces in your regular water bottle and go ahead with drinking – some water bottles even have a special section for such additions – or have a cup of warm water with lemon juice in it every morning. Either way, it’s certain to be effective.

3. Avocados

Not just a trendy millennial treat, avocados are also very rich in Omega-3, a friend to digestion, and an enemy to all inflammation. Whether you have them in guacamole or on toast or in a salad, avocados are certain to bring you some great health benefits. Make sure to not cook them in pasta or bake them in the oven, though – heat tends to destroy Omega-3 and make avocados taste not that great. Always keep your avocado in the fridge before eating it.

4. Cruciferous vegetables

It would be too long to list all of them, but this goes for broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. They all have wonderful health benefits that you can reap if you include them in your diet more often. Not only are they really nutritious, but they also significantly reduce the risk of a lot of types of cancer. Furthermore, you can eat them in any form – steamed, sautéed, roasted or boiled – and they just need a little pinch of salt to taste wonderful.

5. All fresh fruit

No matter whether you’re a fan of apples or you prefer oranges, make sure to include as much fresh fruit as you can in your diet for a natural detox. Fresh and raw is always the best way, but if you want you can always juice them or add them to your favorite breakfast smoothie. Fruits are a very rich source of fiber, antioxidants, as well as pectin. So, during the summer, when a lot of fruit is in season, don’t doubt yourself; eat as much fruit as possible. Not only will they help cleanse your blood, but as a bonus, their high-water content will help with your hydration!

Final thoughts

Detox doesn’t need to involve expensive food or juices. You can detox with delicious fruit, vegetables and other ingredients that are healthy and will increase your overall body tone while helping you with your positive thinking, too. So, don’t put off your detox another day – start now, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to keep it going!

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Therapists Reveal 5 Hidden Dangers Of Using Social Media (And How To Avoid Them)

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“There are a lot of pros and cons about social media; it’s just how you choose to handle it and how you have to be prepared for the negatives as well.”

~ Aubrey Peeples

Pros and cons, folks, pros and cons. Humans use social media as they have with nearly every other technology before it: for good and bad.

On the one hand, social media brings people together: family, friends, and those who could not otherwise communicate. We create powerful movements, fight injustice, and help those less fortunate.

On the other, social media continues to play an ever-increasing role in our daily lives – even reaching the workplace – to the point where it could be detrimental to how individuals and society, as a whole, live.

For this article, we’ll focus on the latter aspect of social media usage – and how to “avoid” misusing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other media platforms.

Here are five hidden dangers of social media:

1. Sleep

Many of us are guilty of using our smartphones and tablets to wind down before bedtime. Psychologists and other experts reveal that this overuse of technology is affecting how well we sleep.

“Being potentially addicted or using these devices too much will make us stay up late as well and stop you from getting quality sleep,” says Stephanie Lau, developmental psychologist based in the United Kingdom.

“The main problem that occurs with taking your electronics to bed is the blue light they emit,” adds Jamie Bloch, a clinical psychologist and founder of MindMovers Psychology in the U.K., “The blue lights of electronics send signals to our brain telling us it is daytime.” This releases stress hormones, which keep us in an alert, wakeful state.

Fix: Stop using electronics at least an hour before bedtime; use a blue light filter if tech use cannot be avoided.

2. Social Interaction

The accelerating pace in which people are using social media is fundamentally impacting human interaction. When we’re always staring at a screen, we’re less mindful of the people whom we are with.

Daniel Goleman, an author of several books on the subject of emotional intelligence (EI), says that the expanding hours spent with gadgets and digital devices effectively lowers social intelligence.

Merely having a phone in arm’s reach is enough for some to divert their attention from the person they’re speaking with. “We’re always on standby for the next notification and alert – and this takes time away from the people who are with us,” adds Ms. Lau.

Fix: Power off the phone and stash it in your pocket or purse; educate yourself on the damaging effects of excessive social media use.

3. Attention

Technology-induced distractions are also a common complaint among both parents and teachers. Teachers and college professors – already contending with the limited attention span of most kids – must now work extra hard to keep smartphones from taking over the classroom.

James M. Lang, a college professor of British Literature, writes in The Chronicle of Higher Education:

“Like every faculty member these days — and like most high-school and even middle-school teachers — I am in a constant battle with cellphones and laptops for the attention of my students in the classroom.”

But college professors aren’t the only ones who must contend with gadget-induced attention deficit. Technology distractions cost workplaces billions of dollars in lost productivity every year.

Fix: If you have kids, monitor the content they’re accessing and when. At work, put your phone in your desk drawer, or leave it in your vehicle.

4. Body Image

“Being bombarded with images of perfection: perfect bodies, perfect makeup, perfect faces … (leaves) people feeling quite down about themselves,” Lau explains, “You’re misled to believe that this is reality.”

Of course, those who produce social media content spend hours touching up blemishes and imperfections. While adults innately understand that what they see on social media isn’t reality, these images can still have a subtle – yet still adverse – psychological effect.

Perhaps no demographic is more vulnerable to the false stereotyping of social media than adolescents – especially teenage girls. “With age comes perspective and wisdom,” says Lau, “(But) young people … need guidance from adults and for them to monitor their use of technology.

Fix: Monitor the content that your child is accessing. Educate them on the false nature of what they see.

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5. Feelings of Overwhelm

Human beings want and need to connect with other people. Social media, despite all its potential shortcomings – helps many of us keep in touch with the people we love – especially from afar.

However, the pressure of always having to be available or responsive – which we’re seeing now in the workplace – produces the harmful effects of anxiety and overwhelm. Some workplaces force their employees to bring their devices home with them; further enhancing an already-stressful situation.

“We are constantly walking the tightrope to deliver content, respond to others, be responded to, (and) to monitor and manage what we’re sharing,” adds Bloch.

This constant balancing act of checking and thumbing out messages, replying to emails, answering calls; in short, the always-present nature of technology in our personal and professional lives, is capable of creating intense anxiety, depression, and stress.

Fix: Limit your work and social media usage whenever possible. Follow only individuals and groups that you must to get work done, and don’t feel obligated to follow anyone you don’t know well.

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Sources:
https://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Distracted-Classroom/239446
https://www.care.com/c/stories/4275/5-dangers-of-social-media-to-discuss-with-you/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5310021/Psychologists-explain-social-media-effecting-lives.html

7 Ways to Relieve Boils Naturally At Home

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There’s nothing more annoying to have to deal with in the summer months than skin conditions such as boils. Normally caused by sources of infection such as hair follicles or oil glands, boils can develop very quickly and before we know it, we’ll be looking for excuses to stay home and wondering why our skin decided to act up.

Normally, boils are tender, red lumps, which can be painful if pressed on. With time, the boil gets a white pus-filled head as the infection progresses. Most boils can heal within two or three days of the pus head forming.

As a rule of thumb, never try to force a boil open, because it will inevitably scar and spread the infection. For most boils, you wouldn’t need to see your doctor, as they can heal by themselves. If you think you have a cluster of boils – also known as a carbuncle – or a painful eye boil, then do go and see your doctor. But if you’re just dealing with one boil, there are several home remedies you can turn to make sure the infection heals quicker. Here are some of them that you can turn to – and the best thing is, they use ingredients you can find in almost any household pantry.

Here Are 7 Ways to Relieve Boils Naturally at Home

“If you have a boil or stye, resist the temptation to squeeze it. This will prevent the infection from spreading and help prevent or minimize scarring.” – Nada Elbuluk, MD

1. Over-the-counter antiseptic cream

The main thing about healing a boil is to keep the spot clean and dry and to protect it from any other bacteria that may form. Neosporin is by far one of the best antiseptic ointments you can get. You’ll find that within days of applying it, it will soothe the redness and relieve the pain as well. Apply the antibacterial cream twice a day – morning and night – after cleaning and carefully drying the boil. It might make some of the pus leak out – but that’s okay. Just remember not to touch it and try not to spread it.

2. Heat

Whether it’s a heat pad or something simpler like a warm towel, heat is a cheap and easy way to relieve pain and redness from boils. Apply heat to the area to help with blood circulation – this moves white blood cells to the area of infection and helps it dissipate quicker. Don’t overheat though, only use about 20 minutes of heat at a time, three or four times a day. You’ll see the difference almost straightaway.

3. Raw onion and fresh garlic

Both onion and garlic have an antioxidant effect that can really help with all infections. Cut onion in big slices or press garlic into a fine paste and juice. Apply either (or both) onto the boil once or twice daily and the effects will be noticeable almost immediately. Additionally, if you decide to eat more garlic and onion, that will also be a great way for your body to fight the infection from the inside.

4. Epsom salts

You might consider them an essential ingredient for your bath, but Epsom salts are actually really effective against boils, too. They cause the pus to dry out, helping the process of draining. The best way to apply Epsom salts to a boil is through a hot compress 20 minutes at a time every day.

5. Tomatoes

Did you know that tomatoes have great antioxidant qualities and can be highly effective against boils? They’re also easy to find as pretty much everyone has a few in their fridge nearly all the time. Mash the tomatoes into a fine paste or blend them in a blender – like you would to make pasta sauce – and apply it directly onto the boil. Don’t use pre-bought tomato sauce, as some of the additives can stop the healing process. Fresh tomatoes always work best.

6. Turmeric

There’s a reason why a lot of Indian cooking uses turmeric as one of its main spices. Turmeric has wonderful healing properties and you can use it both on the outside and the inside. If you feel like it, have a cup of hot milk with some turmeric dissolved into it just before bed for its excellent antioxidant qualities. It’s very good for anyone struggling to fall asleep and it doesn’t taste half bad either! Additionally, if you mix some turmeric with milk cream and apply it directly over the boils that will really help too.

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7. Water

You weren’t expecting that one, were you? Well, it’s a well-known fact that hydration is great for you, but when your body is at risk of infection, that’s even more relevant than before. Drinking over two liters of water a day will help your immune system ward off the infection and help your blood flow as well. Additionally, after you are healed of the boils, don’t abandon your water drinking. Drinking lots of water throughout the day helps keep your skin healthy and prevents the possibility of more boils forming.

Final thoughts

No matter how positive you are, let’s admit that boils are never very pleasant to have to deal with. Fortunately they rarely cause any serious damage. However, if you feel like you’re developing a fever, nausea, or any other symptoms, or if the boils last for longer than two weeks, it’s time to visit the doctor! They might have to prescribe you some antibiotics to help keep the infection in check. Additionally, to prevent getting more boils, to keep your skin clean and use antibacterial rinse whenever you can. Any broken or damaged skin can turn into an unpleasant boil, so always keep wounds clean, too. And remember positive thinking – boils are not the end of the world!

5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need To Get Married To Get Ahead In Life

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“Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?” – Groucho Marx

For a lot of people, marriage seems like the end all, be all of life. Society seems to agree: to get ahead in life, you have to get married. Well, that isn’t altogether true.

According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, “Delayed marriage has elevated the socioeconomic status of women, especially more privileged women and their partners, allowed women to reach other life goals, and reduced the odds of divorce for couples now marrying in the United States.”

Getting married should be something that happens to you if you’re in love, not something to make as a life goal. Here are some of the best reasons that marriage isn’t required for you to get ahead in life.

Here Are 5 Reasons You Don’t Need to Be Married to Get Ahead in Life

1. You don’t need someone to complete you

As a society, we tend to put a lot of emphasis on finding your soulmate and getting married. The idea is that everyone is one half of a whole, and that there is someone out there just for them. While that’s nice to think about, it doesn’t have to be true for you, especially if you don’t want it to be!

Marriage is nice, but you don’t need someone to complete you. You are a full person, two halves of your own whole. Focusing on enjoying your life as it is doesn’t make you any less amazing than someone who chooses to get married. Don’t worry about looking for someone to complete you. You’re already complete.

2. Focusing on your career is valid

According to Richard Settersten and Barbara E. Ray, authors of ‘Not Quite Adults’, “Young adults today are not ready to get married until they get all their ducks in a row.” For some people, their work is their life. For people who have high-demand jobs like lawyers and doctors, trying to find time to get married seems like just too much work. And that’s fine!

Having friends or casual, romantic partners to fill your life is a valid choice to make. Sometimes, your career is the thing that brings you the most joy in life. If you love your job and want to focus on doing the very best you can every single day, then you don’t have to worry about getting married. If marriage isn’t for you, it won’t hold you back in life.

3. There’s more to life than just marriage

Some people are led to believe that the end goal in everyone’s life should be marriage. We all know, however, that there are so many more things in life to strive for. Marriage can be one of your goals, but it doesn’t have to be your only goal. If your goal in life is to climb a mountain, or paint a masterpiece, or learn the piano, that’s okay! Of course, always have back up goals for when you finally achieve your life’s work.

4. Marriage doesn’t always last forever

No one likes to think about divorce. But the truth of the matter is, people change throughout their lives. Two people who got married may not feel the same way about one another ten years down the line. That’s normal, and something a lot of people experience. If you think that you’re not going to be happy in your marriage forever, it’s okay not to get married. You don’t need to have a marriage to make your life perfect. Getting ahead in life doesn’t require that you tie yourself to a marriage you’re not 100% sure of.

5. Marriage is just a piece of paper

Marriage can be an amazing and wonderful joining of two lives into one. Marriage can be the start of a family. That is true for a lot of people, but not true for everyone. For some people, marriage is just a piece of paper that declares tax benefits.

Don’t be afraid of living your life without marriage. You don’t need it to get ahead in life – you can do that all on your own. Taking charge of your life is possible even without marriage. All you need is to create goals and take steps to achieve them. Don’t be afraid if marriage isn’t one of your goals – you can live a fulfilling life without it.

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Final thoughts

For some people, marriage is the dream. For others, marriage just isn’t on their radar. Society may have you believe that marriage is what you need to get ahead in life, but that isn’t true. Marriage should be something that you should do only if you are truly ready to get married. If you think your life would be better off surrounded by friends, family and work, then that’s a perfectly valid way to live.

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References:
http://nationalmarriageproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/KnotYet-FinalForWeb.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/Not-Quite-Adults-20-Somethings-Adulthood/dp/0553807404

5 Reasons Why the Pressure on Millennial Women to Succeed Is Higher Than Ever Before

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“There is such pressure on kids these days to be the best at everything.” – Shirley Henderson

Times have definitely changed, as have the expectations society places on both men and women today. The 1950’s American dream of the quaint white-picket-fence home, the working dad, and the stay-at-home mom who cooked dinner every night has long faded. Nowadays, people buy huge houses that require massive loans to pay off, both parents usually work to manage their bills, and family dinners have become a thing of the past. Couples today are lucky to sit down together for even one or two meals a week.

Of course, we know things change over time, and we can’t expect the world to look the same as it did almost 70 years ago, but have we actually made progress? Or have we just added more stress to our days?

Women have traditionally been the caretakers in society, while the men worked to earn a living. Now that ideals have changed, women usually have to juggle a lot more responsibilities, especially if they’re single parents. We could write a whole book about this subject, but for the sake of brevity, we’ll focus on a few reasons why the pressure on millennials – specifically women – is at an all-time high.

Here’s why millennial women are under so much pressure to succeed:

1. They strive for perfectionism more than in past generations.

Hey, don’t shoot the messenger; we’re just reporting on the facts here. Society in general has become obsessed with the idea of perfection. With the advent of technology, this obsession has reached epic proportions. People can compare themselves with pretty much anyone online, and this can cause anything from personal dissatisfaction to mental health problems. We develop an image of what a perfect life looks like, and because we can actually see it in front of us on a screen, it seems tangible.

Two British researchers studied generational differences in perfectionism. They conducted an analysis of nearly 42,000 college students from the United States, Canada, and Britain. Published on December 28 in the Psychological Bulletin, the study required college students from 1989 to 2016 to take a test that measured self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially-prescribed perfectionism.

Modern students, as expected, showed greater signs of all three types of perfectionism. Between 1989 and 2016, the scores for socially-prescribed perfectionism —  or perception of increased expectations — increased by 33%. Other-oriented expectations — placing excessive expectations on others — went up 16%. The third, self-oriented perfectionism — our obsession with being perfect — increased 10%.

In conclusion, perfectionism is a sign of the times, it seems, which puts a lot of pressure on millennial women to succeed.

2. Millennial women have more responsibilities.

As we said, cultural roles have drastically changed over the past several decades. It isn’t enough to stay home and raise children while Dad takes care of the bills. Not anymore. Millennial women often must juggle a full-time job and child-rearing, while balancing duties such as taking their kids to extracurricular activities, maintaining a social life, looking after aging parents, paying bills, etc. Part of the reason they’re under so much pressure is because society expects more out of them than in the past. Being a successful woman in today’s world means filling multiple roles, which can sometimes require seeking financial assistance through online payday loans. Frankly, this can lead to burnout and exhaustion.

3. There’s more competition in the workplace than ever.

Millennials make up 35% of the American workforce, making them the largest generation in the labor force today. Most of the time, it isn’t enough to just have a college degree anymore. You need real-world experience, certifications, and possibly an advanced degree merely to get started in a career. Plus, our world’s population has reached an all-time high, which obviously means you have to work much harder to stand out and get noticed by potential employers.

Technology has also exploded in the past decade, and most jobs require people to learn a lot of new skills centered on technology. This places even more demand on millennial women to succeed, along with increased competition.

4. Everything is much more expensive today.

Even with inflation factored in, prices on everything have soared in the past ten years. For example, buying a home costs more than it has in earlier years. In 1940, the average home value in the U.S. was $2,938. In 1980, it was $47,200. By the year 2000, you would need to pay a whopping $119,600 on average to own a home. Even if you adjust for inflation, the median home price in 1940 would have been only $30,600 in “2000 dollars.” Renting doesn’t come cheap, either. In June of 2016, the annual rise in rental prices was almost four times the inflation rate.

We probably don’t need to tell you how expensive higher education has become, but here are some stats. Getting a college education has grown synonymous with taking on massive amounts of debt. To put it in perspective, in 1971, tuition at Harvard University cost students only $2,600 each year. For the 2016-2017 school year, students had to pay an exorbitant $43,280 for tuition. That’s 17 times the cost in 1971 – an increase of more than 1,550%.

You might consider these depressing statistics (and you would be right), but they only serve to show how difficult it is for young people to start their lives today. For most millennial women, working a high-paying job isn’t simply an option – it’s a necessity.

5. We live in an “always on” society.

Even after work or on the weekend, if our boss sends a text message or email, we usually have to remain on-call to answer. We pretty much have to stay plugged in 24/7 to meet the ever-increasing demands of work and society. Most jobs check social media profiles as well, so millennial women must ensure their accounts are polished and professional so they can keep their position.

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Technology plays a huge role in society today, and we all have to keep up in order to stay on top of our game. Millennial women have to maintain both their real life and virtual life, and leading two lives can take quite a toll on a person.

Final thoughts

People in general operate under immense pressure in today’s world. Perhaps that’s part of the reason why stress levels are at an all-time high. However, just because we live in a society with unrealistic expectations does not mean you have to follow suit with the madness. For all the millennial women out there, please remember that you are enough, and your personal happiness is the greatest measure of success.

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Top 10 Supplements for Healthy Skin

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There’s no way around the makeup issue. As we discuss supplements to benefit and beautify your skin, it serves well to clear the air about the do’s and don’ts of makeup usage. So here it is …

How to guarantee unhealthy skin: wear cheap makeup

“Of all the news coming from the beauty community, the loudest buzz may be about the power of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to give skin a more radiant, healthy, and, yes, youthful glow.” – WebMD

The truth is that makeup isn’t necessary for looking good – and it is potentially harmful to your skin. Here is a list of makeup ingredients to avoid:

  • coconut diethanolamine (and other foaming agents)
  • preservatives (e.g., formaldehyde, parabens, Quaternium)
  • lanolin
  • astringents (e.g., toners)
  • scrubs and acids

A good rule of thumb, if you are going to wear makeup, is to look for products that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic. Makeup that fits this description is relatively harmless and even beneficial in some ways, such as protecting against UV rays.

Ten Skin-Boosting Supplements That Are Well Worth a Try

Here are ten supplements that will help support healthy skin.

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1. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals such as pollutants and other toxins that can damage the skin. CoQ10 helps to energize the skin, replenish cells, and protect against photo-aging – aging brought about by prolonged exposure to the sun.

While our body produces CoQ10 naturally, aging and stress drastically lower the body’s reserves. Ask your doctor or wellness professional if CoQ10 supplementation is proper for you.

2. Vitamins C & E

Vitamins C and E are excellent antioxidants that counter the effects of photo-aging. Both vitamins eliminate free radicals such as pollution, smoke, and sunlight, protecting against wrinkles and other effects of sun damage. Vitamin E acts as a natural moisturizer, soothing and nourishing the skin.

Sources of vitamin C include oranges, lemons, broccoli, cauliflower, and dark green vegetables. E sources include asparagus, nuts, olives, seeds, and vegetable oil.

3. Vitamin A

Vitamin A is crucial to the healthy look and feel of your skin. Critical to skin tissue maintenance and repair, studies show that vitamin A controls acne, reduces lines and wrinkles, and relieves symptoms of psoriasis.

The best sources of vitamin A are dark green veggies, tomatoes, fruits, dairy, and eggs.

4. Selenium

Yet another powerful antioxidant, selenium, can help protect our skin cells from damaging free radicals and other harmful compounds. The human body requires selenium as it cannot replicate the mineral. Sources include eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy.

5. Copper

Peptides are a natural growth hormone important to cellular production, and copper is a rich source of these hormones. Copper peptides actively seek out and eliminate sun-damaged skin cells. Additionally, they reverse the aging effect, stimulate skin cell genesis, and thicken the subcutaneous fatty layer of the skin.

Sources of copper include avocado, beef liver, dark chocolate, dried apricots, hazelnuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, and quinoa.

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6. Biotin

Biotin is one of the most popular supplements for hair and nail health. Studies show that biotin could help strengthen and protect the skin, as well as help lessen the symptoms of brittle nails.

Dietary sources of biotin include eggs, nuts, red meat, and seeds.

7. Vitamin K

According to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, topical vitamin K supplements help with the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. They also reduce the effects of bruising. Subsequent studies demonstrated that vitamin K might be more effective when combined with vitamin A, reducing wrinkles.

Sources of vitamin K include asparagus, blueberries, dark leafy vegetables, edamame, lettuce, pickles, and pumpkin seeds.

8. Zinc

Topical applications of zinc are purported to help with many skin conditions. Supplementing with zinc may help treat acne and heal skin rash and lesions. Topical applications of zinc are possibly helpful for reducing the symptoms of herpes simplex and skin ulcers.

Dietary sources of zinc include eggs, legumes, nuts, poultry, seeds, and soy products.

9. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

Per research conducted by Oregon State University, essential fatty acids (EFAs) are critical to the protection and “structural integrity” of the skin. Furthermore, EFAs – omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – are necessary for the skin to receive adequate hydration.

Supplements are the best source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. However, they can be found in fatty fish, flaxseed, chia seeds, olive oil, leafy vegetables, and walnuts.

10. Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid, or ALA, is perhaps the most potent anti-aging, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. Applied topically, ALA thickens the skin membranes, resulting in firmer and healthier skin. ALA also reduces swelling and puffiness of the face. Finally, ALA helps regulate nitric oxide production, which controls blood flow to the skin. Regular application of ALA, then, can leave the skin looking more radiant than ever.

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Final Thoughts on Supplements for Healthy Skin

The use of supplements for healthier skin can give you a certain glow your skin might otherwise lack. So feel free to incorporate these nutrients into your daily diet. At the same time, you should also be sure to remove your makeup, cleanse thoroughly, and spot-treat dry patches or acne. You will see results in a few weeks to a couple of months. Should skin concerns persist, contact your dermatologist–they will be able to perform a thorough skin exam and make the appropriate recommendations.

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Stop Eating These 5 Foods If You Want To Get Rid Of Acne

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Your eating habits affect your body more than you’d think. If you suffer from acne, it might be time to take a look at your plate and see if you have acne causing foods in your daily diet. Numerous studies have now proven that there are clear connections between what we eat and the health of our skin. Would you like to know how to get rid of acne? Read on! This article is lovingly written to those of us with skin woes with regard to how to get rid of acne simply by cutting certain foods out of our diet. Get ready for clean, clear, glowing skin!

What Is Acne?

Acne is classified as a “disease” that affects the oil glands and pores of the skin. The diagnosis is not limited to the face anymore; reports of people with acne breakouts all over their bodies are now common. It’s no wonder that people don’t know how to get rid of acne; we are living in an increasingly toxic world where it is becoming harder and harder to maintain the health and integrity of our bodies, and it is evident all over our faces. Dirt, excess oil, and other toxic substances clog pores on the face and other areas of the body, producing the unsightly bumps you know as acne.

True Cause Of Acne

The production of excess sebum, or oil, underneath the top layer of skin is directly related to rising and falling levels of insulin in the bloodstream. If your diet is such that your blood sugar levels are consistent throughout the day, there is no need to produce excess oil by the oil glands. Thus, no acne. If you are eating foods that cause your blood sugar levels to spike and then fall, then you will most likely be able to tell all over your face. Would you like to know how to get rid of acne? Change your diet!

Here’s how to get rid of acne by avoiding these foods:

Ditch the breadbasket

Oh, bread…..the ultimate comfort food. The real culprit here is gluten, which causes a sharp spike in insulin production. This will clog up those pores for sure. If you find you must have something doughy with your meal, look for gluten-free or unleavened options to satisfy that craving. Do you have the urge for a good burger? Wrap up that juicy deliciousness in lettuce for a satisfying crunch.

Bagels

Get rid of acne naturally by cutting those glutenous, gluttonous disks out of your diet. Other foods containing refined flours and grains should be avoided too, if at all possible. You don’t need them–instead, try putting some schmear on a flaxseed cracker or some slices of cucumber as a mid-morning snack.

Milk chocolate

Not only is milk chocolate loaded with sugar, it causes a host of acne-causing chemicals to be released throughout the body after the first decadent bite. If you must indulge in something sweet, opt for organic dark chocolate, and enjoy in moderation.

Milk and dairy

Drinking milk and consuming dairy products produces an insulinogenic response in the body, wherein the body produces more insulin than is needed to control blood sugar. This is bad news for your skin. In addition, milk and other dairy products trigger the release of hormones in our bodies that wreak havoc on our complexion as well; it’s best to steer clear of them altogether. Choose a frozen banana almond butter concoction for dessert, rather than your standard vanilla ice cream cone. Get rid of acne naturally as you learn to substitute some of your standards for healthier and more delicious fare.

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Soda

Soda has it in for the win—-it is the absolute worst “food” known to cause acne. I state “food” in this manner because it is nearly impossible to find any nutritional value in this fizzy drink. Studies have now proven that soda is as destructive as alcohol on the body–with these new findings regarding its destructive behavior, how can we continue to drink it in good conscience? Cut it out, and opt for some water with fresh lemon, or a refreshing iced tea instead?

Knowledge is power; we’ve now shown you how to get rid of acne by making small and consistent changes to your diet. Sticking to a whole food, low sugar program will have your body and your skin thanking you simultaneously. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and the effects of what we are doing to ourselves will eventually surface, reflecting back to us our level of care that we are devoting to our wondrous body. Consider cutting some of these toxic substances out of your diet, and you will soon see the results staring back at you in the mirror. You’ll see a happier, healthier, radiant version of you!

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7 Things Your Daydreams Say About Your Personality

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Have you ever wondered what your daydreams reveal about you? We all try to escape reality in various ways; after all, we would probably drive ourselves crazy if we didn’t! Life can get pretty stressful, so if it doesn’t hurt you or others, there’s no harm in trying to forget about reality for a bit. Bills, responsibilities, work, school, kids, the fact that we all will die someday – all of these things can become quite a burden on our minds.

People have various methods of escaping the mundane, but almost everyone does one thing each day – daydream! Daydreams can help us to think of a more positive reality or sort out our goals in life. Maybe you daydream while at work or just while doing chores around the house, and what these daydreams reveal about you may surprise you!

Here’s what daydreams say about your personality:

“If you don’t daydream, your life is a nightmare.” – Karl Lagerfeld

1. You are satisfied with your life.

Wait, isn’t the whole reason for daydreaming because you are drifting away from your life?! Well, most of the time. However, if your daydreams involve thinking about relaxing on a beach somewhere with friends or just hanging out with them, that probably means you actually like your life. It means you have meaningful connections with people and just want to spend time with those you care about.

2. You’re creative.

If you daydream about showing off in a competition or winning an award, it might mean you have a great creative streak. Research shows that people who play out scenarios in which they get to do something exciting or fun while showcasing their natural talents want to put their skills to good use and get rewarded for them.

3. You’re smart and have an efficient brain.

Daydreams also can reveal your intellectual abilities. A study from the Georgia Institute of Technology found that people whose minds wander may just have so much brain capacity that they can’t keep their minds focused on the task at hand.

Eric Schumacher, a Georgia Tech associate psychology professor and co-author of the study, as well as his students and colleagues, including lead co-author Christine Godwin, measured the brain patterns of more than 100 people. Participants had to focus on a stationary fixation point for five minutes while lying in an MRI machine. Researchers used the data gathered to determine which parts of the brain worked together.

Once they figured out how the brain works together in an awake, resting state, the team compared the data with tests the participants took that measured their intellectual and creative abilities. Additionally, participants filled out a questionnaire about how much their minds wander on a daily basis.

The results? The participants who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on the intellectual and creative test and had more efficient brains as measured by the MRI machine.

4. You need to solve a problem.

For example, let’s say you daydream about quitting your job and telling your boss off while slamming the door in his face and skipping off happily to a much better opportunity. Obviously, this might mean that you feel trapped or unfulfilled in your current job, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you should quit. Maybe you need to talk to your boss and figure out how you can feel happier in your job or what other opportunities might be available for you. You can also try positive thinking in order to get more satisfaction out of your life.

5. You miss a loved one who passed away.

Daydreams about your parents or grandparents who passed on might mean you need to process your grief or that you just miss them. You might remember happy memories with them or imagine them in a better place. Sometimes, nostalgia can reveal what daydreams say about your personality.

6. You want to take charge of your life.

If you daydream about becoming world-famous or getting your dream job, it means you seek greater control over your life. You want to become your own boss and feel more powerful. Daydreams like these might mean you want to escape your current life because you feel bored or overwhelmed. You wish you could transport into a world where you feel more engaged and excited.

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7. You need a change.

Daydreams that involve you running away to travel the world, for example, mean that you may just need a change in your daily life. Don’t take it literally; it might not mean that you really want to travel the world, but that you should try to do a few things differently. Maybe you need to get a new hobby or figure out how you can express your passions.

Final thoughts

Daydreams provide valuable tools for our lives. Unlike what your teachers or parents may have told you, daydreaming is not a bad thing! Pay attention to your daydreams, because just like our “real” dreams while sleeping at night, daydreams can give us great insight, and help us solve problems and understand our own personality better.

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