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25 Things Every Marriage Needs

August 7, 2018 by Power of Positivity

It takes work for a marriage to last. Two people who have made a commitment to stay together for better or worse need to properly sort out problems together. A marriage grows strained when only one person is carrying the load of the relationship issues. So, here are some things every marriage needs to be a successful union.

Here Are 25 Things Every Marriage Needs

“Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years.” – Simone Signoret

To have the same goals

Couples remain in a long-lasting relationship if they are on the same page, according to therapist Kimberly Hershenson. While they might disagree on certain things or pursue separate interests, they should have the same goals, values, and beliefs when it comes to things like buying a house or car, investing for their future, or raising their kids.

To have a special place

Couples must have a place they consider most special because they’ve made a lot of memories there. It can be anywhere – the neighborhood park, a restaurant, or a favorite vacation spot – where they relive happy memories and continue to build more moments together.

To have a tradition

Couples need to celebrate milestones and traditions because these will fortify their relationship. These events need to be in the spotlight every year because they are what makes your partnership unique.

To look presentable for each other

Physical attraction is still important in a long and enduring relationship. It’s admirable to see how couples make an effort to look presentable for their partner, just like when they were still dating.

A collection of photos of each other

Your marriage photo is probably what you have on display at home or at your place of work. But if that was taken five or ten years ago, then wouldn’t it be nice to have an updated photo of each other? Why not add a framed photo every year so you have a collection that showcases your years of togetherness? Make this into a new tradition.

To show each other good manners

Couples often grow comfortable in marriage, but the familiarity may cause partners to forget to say “thank you” or “please” for the little things. Nothing teaches children good manners better than if they see their parents setting an example by showing appreciation for their partner even in the most common situations.

To believe in “till death do us part”

Every marriage goes through challenges and trials. But the ones that remain standing are the ones with partners who fight for their relationship because they believe that only death can separate them.

To give way and be giving

Do you give the last piece of the cake to your partner? Does he give way knowing it will make you happier if you watch that romantic movie than an action film together? A good marriage is about giving way to your partner once in a while.

A bond with other couples

Having regular get-togethers with other couples strengthens your marriage. When you have shared friends, you have the support system from people who understand what having a partner involves, according to relationship expert Dr. Wendy Wash via Huffington Post.

To apologize and forgive over and over

Saying sorry and forgiving each other many times over isn’t about enabling or tolerance. Rather, it is about letting go of pride and grudges each time relationship issues crop up. It’s about committing to being positive even when there are problems you have to settle.

To be kind to each other

Remember this the next time you’re in an argument with your spouse: sometimes it’s better to be kind than to be right. Showing kindness helps bring a positive vibe to an otherwise tense situation.

To respect each other

Even if you argue and fight, you shouldn’t belittle your partner or criticize your partner’s mistakes. Respect begets respect.

To write love notes

You used to do this when you were dating your partner and it will help keep the romance alive in your marriage. Surprise each other by leaving sweet notes inside her bag or scribbling naughty messages when you hand him the grocery list.

A clean house

A home that’s tidy increases the happiness and satisfaction of the people that live in it, according to a study of over 2,000 adults in the U.S. When couples are happier and more satisfied, there will be less conflict between them.

To complement each other in public

It will make your spouse feel good to hear you praise her or brag about him in public.

To kiss each other “hello” and “goodbye” every day

Be affectionate with your hello and goodbye kisses. You don’t know what’s going to happen when both of you have busy lives during the day, so make sure you connect this way daily.

To have unplugged days

Occasionally, spend a day together without any access to phones or devices. Couples need to experience this type of downtime, when they have nothing else to do but talk, connect, relate, and interact with each other.

To have a sense of humor

Couples that get silly with each other are likely to have a successful marriage, according to a study from the University of Kansas. Having a sense of humor in a relationship says so much about a couple’s satisfaction with each other.

To have time alone

It’s okay for couples to give themselves time alone. They need to pursue their own interests to grow as an individual. If they do the same things all the time with their partner, it could make the relationship boring.

To take separate vacations

Once in a while, it’s okay to take vacations separately so that you can also experience missing each other.

To make new adventures

Familiarity in a marriage brings comfort. However, new experiences usher in excitement that every relationship needs, especially the ones that have lasted this long. So, go ahead and try that new restaurant or take a trip some place you’ve never been before. Make new memories and adventures to keep the spark in the marriage.

To stick to a budget

According to a research by psychologist Terri Orbuch, seven in 10 couples admit that arguments about money lead to tension in their marriage. By having a budget and sticking to it, couples could avoid fighting about money.

To have patience

Patience is indeed a virtue. A successful relationship has two members who possess unending patience for each other.

To show selflessness

Selfishness has no place in a relationship. Selflessness defines a person’s ability to compromise and to commit.

To communicate and listen

Relationships break down when partners don’t make an effort to express what they really feel. Good or bad, couples have to talk about their relationship issues and really listen to what the other partner is saying.

Final thoughts

With positive thinking, remember that it will take every bit of yourself to accomplish all these things to make your marriage a success. However, your efforts will be worth it when you’re doing this for the great love of your life.

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10 Signs Someone is Too Critical

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

The phrase ‘everyone’s a critic’ has been used for decades to downplay the sting of negative comments and responses. Criticism seems to have reached epic proportions in recent years.

Experts warn that this propensity to snap judgment may contribute to unhealthy self-esteem and erosion of both relationships and social interaction.

There can be many motivational factors behind chronic criticism. Apparent control issues, a need for dominance, or just plain selfishness may hide root issues of self-doubt, fear, anxiety, or overwhelming responsibility for others.

10 Warning Signs of Over-Criticism

1. Unfair Criticism of Self

Everyone makes mistakes, but for some, any apparent flaw becomes a reason to pick themselves apart. Do you find your efforts at work or with others are never good enough or criticize your appearance every time you look in the mirror? Extreme self criticism can lead to criticism of others.

2. Never Enjoy Anything

If you are such a perfectionist that all you can see are flaws no matter where you are, you may have some serious criticism issues. If you can never just relax and enjoy the moment, it’s time to consider changing your thinking habits.

3. Critical Upbringing

If your parents or other responsible adults in your childhood were highly critical, criticism could be a learned trait. It becomes a bad habit you may not even be aware of, yet it affects every area of your life. One symptom of a history of criticism is the inability to accept or give compliments.

4. Focus on the Negative in Others

If it is easier to see the faults than the strengths in others, and it’s nearly impossible to give praise, you may be overly critical. The issue may be more yours than theirs if you can carry on a continuous negative commentary on others’ appearance, personality, work, or personal choices.

5. Those Closest to You Say You’re Negative

Do your friends, family, or coworkers comment on your inability to be happy or positive? Maybe it’s time to take those comments to heart and change your perspective. Have you been called a complainer? If you find yourself outside of the group because you never seem to have positive input, it may be time to change your view of life.

6. Criticism Leads to Becoming Easily Offended

Self criticism can also lead to an over-sensitivity to criticism from others. You may begin to perceive every word as a confirmation of a lack of self-worth. Soon you will find yourself in a continuous bad mood because nothing is right with you or anything related to your life. This may result in even more isolation in a vicious circle of rejection and self-defeat.

7. Preoccupied with Missed Details

If a coworker or employee completes 95 percent of a project, but all you can see is the 5 percent that was not completed, you may be overly critical. If you cannot bring yourself to compliment any positive contributions or strengths in others or perhaps make useful suggestions for future assignments but find yourself completely focused on imperfections it’s time for a mental change.

8. You’re a Micromanager

If you find you just can’t let go of a task that is being performed by another, whether at work or home, but feels the need to constantly correct and remind others of expectations or goals, or if you feel a need to redo projects to your own liking, you may be overly critical.

9. Reluctance to Share Your Own Opinion

This may seem strange, but being overly self-critical can lead to self-doubt. You may fear making a mistake yourself, saying the wrong thing, or giving the wrong advice. Maybe you believe that your comments would be uninteresting to others. If you hold back in situations where you know you have helpful input, you may be overly self-critical. In turn, this practice leads to a negative mindset.

10. Physical and Mental Disorders May Stem from Criticism of Yourself

If you have developed a physically harmful disorder, such as an eating disorder or similar issue resulting from being overly self-critical, it’s time to seek immediate professional help. Continued over-criticism of others can lead to narcissistic disorders or paranoia. If you find yourself increasingly withdrawn in an unacceptable world on every level, seek counseling or therapy now.

Don’t allow a negative mindset to steal your enjoyment of life. Learning to focus on the positive and delight in the little things is possible. You can train your mind to pay attention when you are slipping into a critical mentality, and you can learn ways to counteract those tendencies. When you do, you will be amazed at how good life is and how wonderful the people you share it with are.

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10 Ways to Lose a Double Chin

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

While a double chin is often associated with weight gain, the truth is that genetics, age, and lifestyle habits also play a role. It can, however, be argued, however, that weight is the biggest determinant in whether we form submental fat. So we’ll include some tips to help tilt the odds in your favor!

First, an introduction to the issue:

As we age, skin loses its elasticity or ability to reshape itself after being stretched or compressed. Women are more likely than men to notice this loss of elasticity, which begins to become visible between the ages of 40 to 45 for many.

In this article, we’ll talk about ways to lose the appearance of a double chin. Let’s do this!

Five Exercises to Help Lose a Double Chin

While there is little scientific evidence that facial exercises eliminate a double chin, numerous personal accounts of activities – especially ones that target the jaw and neck – reduce the fatty areas of the face. These areas include submental fat that accumulates around the chin.

Here are five helpful exercises:

Bottom jaw jut

Look up at the ceiling by tilting your head back at a 45-degree angle.
Rotate your head to the right
Slide your bottom jaw forward (kind of like you have a bad overbite)
Hold this position for ten seconds, then release
Repeat the above steps with your head turned toward the left

Ball press

Place a 10-inch ball on top of a table or desk
Using the area between your chin and neck, hold the ball in place
Push the ball downward with your chin
Repeat the process twenty to thirty times

Neck stretch

Look up at the ceiling by tilting your head back at a 45-degree angle.
Lift your tongue upwards and hold it against the roof of your mouth.
Hold this position for ten to fifteen seconds and then release.

Straight jaw jut

Look up at the ceiling by tilting your head back at a 45-degree angle.
Slide your jaw forward until you feel a bit of a stretch.
Hold this position for ten to fifteen seconds.
Repeat the above steps one more time and then relax your jaw. Open your mouth wide if you still feel tension, repeating if necessary.

Tongue stretch

Keeping your eyes and head straight ahead, stick your tongue out as far as possible.
Curl your tongue upwards as if you were trying to lick the tip of your nose.
Hold this position for ten to fifteen seconds and release.

Dietary changes to lose a double chin

As mentioned, one’s weight (followed closely by genetic makeup) is likely the most influential factor in accumulating fat around the face, neck, and chin. By merely incorporating a few foods into your diet, you can get rid of that double chin – along with any other stubborn fat that doesn’t seem to go away!

Fatty fish

While this one may sound a bit (okay, very) counterintuitive, fish such as Atlantic mackerel, sardines, and wild salmon are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are strong inflammation fighters; they also encourage a healthy metabolism!

Chia seeds

Chia seeds are a vegetarian alternative to fatty fish. Just one tablespoon of chia seeds contains over 60 percent, or 2,457 milligrams, of the recommended daily value (DV) for omega-3s! According to studies, here’s an added benefit: it can help reduce your cholesterol.

Cranberries

Cranberries are packed with vitamins and minerals, but the drink’s ursolic acid makes it a potent fat-fighting food. Numerous studies have shown Ursolic acid to stimulate muscle growth, accelerate metabolic rate, and burn fat.

Of course, there are easier ways to make a double chin disappear! (Hey, it’ll do until you lose it for good, right?) Here are a couple of noteworthy methods:

Electrical myostimulation (EMS) to reduce a double chin

Electrical myostimulation, or EMS, involves the introduction of relatively light electrical pulses to stimulate underlying muscles. While the technique is generally reserved for areas of the body like the arms, abdomen, and thighs, it could also work around the face and neck area.

Sculpting and contouring makeup to minimize the look of a double chin

Skillful use of some makeup can decrease the bulge of any double chin. While this is certainly not a recommendable long-term option, a bit of makeup never hurt anyone. For maximum results, take an online lesson in sculpting or contouring if you’re interested.

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7 Relationship Mistakes That Are Just As Bad As Cheating

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

When it comes to relationship mistakes, for many couples, cheating is the ultimate deal breaker. It’s a betrayal that some people will never tolerate in their relationship. But while an affair can be devastating, there are also other relationship mistakes that can also crush your happily ever after. In fact, some relationship mistakes can be considered as bad as cheating.

“It’s not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us.” – Rachel Wolchin

Here Are 7 Relationship Mistakes That Are Just As Bad As Cheating

1. Taking each other for granted

In mature relationships, partners recognize each other’s need to pursue their own interests and spend some time apart. And while it’s normal to remain an individual who is given her own space, togetherness in a relationship should still be a priority.

Partners who fail to spend quality time together because they lead such busy lives can easily grow apart. But when you take each other for granted, you lose that connection and bond, which could trigger attitudes that lead to cheating. According to relationship expert Vijayeta Sinh via Insider, being disconnected from your partner can breed affairs.

So, the next time you find yourself with nothing to do on a weekend, don’t set up get-togethers with friends. Instead, spend time with your partner. Curl up on the couch and watch a movie on Netflix together. Or better yet, plan a weekend trip so you can reconnect and bring back the romance.

2. Lack of communication

The lack of communication is one of the most common relationship mistakes. According to a survey, this is the number one reason couples break up or get divorced.

This isn’t just about talking to each other or sending a text or chat messages five times a day. This is more about really opening up to your partner, especially when you think there are serious issues that you have to discuss and settle in your relationship. Communication is also about listening to what your partner wants to get across when you’re having a disagreement.

Couples who don’t communicate with each other could end up piling up their frustrations and resentments. When these aren’t expressed, then it could damage the relationship far more than cheating.

3. Lack of trust

What issues do you hide from your partner because you’re too embarrassed to admit your relationship mistakes or you want to avoid an argument? For instance, do you hide your money problems or debts from your partner?

Nothing screws up any kind of partnership more than a lack of trust. Being open and transparent is a must in a committed relationship. While tension can be expected, sorting out the issue would be a lot better than keeping secrets from each other, according to psychologist Dr. Stephen Shainbart via Woman’s Day.

At least 1 in 5 couples apparently keep secrets from each other, according to another poll. And just like cheating, a lack of trust can be considered a form of betrayal, too. The longer you keep this deceit, the harder it will be to fess up and repair what’s broken.

4. Failing to appreciate your partner

When was the last time you felt grateful to have that someone special in your life? Do you find yourself complaining more about the little things that annoy you about him? Do you ever talk to him about this?

You’re likely jeopardizing your happiness and your relationship when you fail to focus on the positive things about your partner. If you don’t tell him about what annoys you, and instead talk about your issues to other people, then you’re setting up your relationship to fail.

Being appreciative of your partner, despite his shortcomings, is a more productive attitude. It fosters positive thinking, and positive feelings of love and respect for someone you’ve agreed to be committed to.

5. Abstaining and withdrawing affection and intimacy

According to relationship Lucinda Loveland via Bustle, someone who is physically and emotionally unavailable in a relationship is worse than a cheating partner. It’s the most selfish act that a person can do. It can trigger so much negativity. Without the physical and emotional connection, couples also slowly lose all the important aspects of a relationship, such as love, trust, and respect.

6. Giving up on the relationship

Relationships are complicated but at the same time, they can also be beautiful and magical, if you invest time and effort. Giving up is actually the easiest way out of your relationship mistakes. However, if you really love the person you’re with, you’ve got to give each other a fighting chance.

Realize that love takes work. It also requires compromise, acceptance and being there for each other in times of bliss and hardships. Live in the hope that most problems in a relationship can always be worked out.

7. Staying on for convenience

Are you still in love with your partner or are you in the relationship for convenience only? It’s a relationship mistake if you feel you need to be together for the sake of the children or because you don’t want to disappoint the people around you.

Nothing good will come out of staying together for the sake of convenience or because you’re simply co-dependent, even when there’s no more spark. Eventually, the resentments will fill the cracks and you could end up fighting and bickering with each other. This will only cause so much more heartbreak and hatred.

Final thoughts

If these are problems you face in your relationship, then you have to discuss and act on fixing things with your partner. Otherwise, it would make much more sense to end the relationship now, than to be forced to stay together. This way, you can still be friendly and maintain a positive relationship with each other.

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How To Change Your Life Just By Reading Quotes

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

Sometimes it can feel like our lives have become stuck. We are in the same unfulfilling job. The town we live in may offer very little in the way of culture, enrichment, or entertainment. Perhaps the relationship we’re in has flatlined and is no longer bringing any level of contentment. Or we’re in a creative rut facing a blank page that seems to taunt us. Maybe it is just an ever-present state of ennui that has us immobilized.

Fortunately, we are not alone in these struggles. Many highly successful people have found themselves in a cycle that they needed to break free from. We can learn from their examples and use their words of wisdom as inspirational quotes about life to free us from negative cycles and change our lives.

How Inspirational Quotes About Life Can Help You

As Les Brown once said, “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” If our thoughts are constantly derogatory or we engage in negative self-talk, we may find ourselves perpetuating cycles that we would rather be free from. However, by finding inspiration from quotes on life from people we admire, we can begin to free ourselves from patterns that may be doing more harm than good.

It is often said that whatever we put out into the universe is what we will get back. By infusing our thoughts with inspirational quotes about life we can start changing our lives for the better. Our thought patterns can turn into self-perpetuating cycle — what we think truly effects how we feel. Reset the mind to reset our lives.

Turn Inspiration Into Mantras

When we find ourselves particularly stressed or stuck, mantras can help. Research done by Herbert Benson of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine has found that reciting a mantra can help people cope with stressors and major life events. By turning our favorite quotes on life into mantras, we can easily access them when we need to find our center.

By turning inspirational quotes about life into mantras, we will better be able to access a more zen state of mind, which will enable us to find solutions to problems. Further, by reframing a particularly challenging emotional state we can gain greater control over thought patterns that may be reinforcing negative cyclical patterns — and change our lives for the better.

Turn Your Favorite Quotes into Art to Keep Moving

When facing a tight deadline it may seem counterintuitive to walk away from a project. But in order to gain fresh perspective — whether it be about a project or life in general — sometimes that’s exactly what we need to do. By turning inspirational quotes about life into art, we can exercise our creative sides while making a tangible reminder of our goals. The break will allow the subconscious to work out solutions to problems and come up with fresh ideas.

When our inner critic is particularly loud it can be difficult to think that we are talented enough to keep on going. By reaching for our favorite inspirational quote, we can quiet the critics in our heads and make beautiful art to share with the world. As Walt Stanchfield once said, “We all have 10,000 bad drawings in us. The sooner we get them out the better.”

Give Voice to Your Feelings with Inspirational Quotes

When we’re experiencing particularly complex emotions it’s often difficult to come up with the exact words to give voice to what’s going on. Often, by turning to our favorite inspirational quotes about life — or finding new sources of inspiration — we can find the words that can give us strength and be a catalyst for change. By using the catalyst to propel us into action so we begin making the changes to break out of harmful cycles.

Take Action

Dodinsky wrote, “Do not let your shadow walk you. You are not a slave to your past.” While quotes and words of wisdom may provide us with motivation and inspiration, it is not enough to simply read them. We need to apply the advice to our lives and take action. By taking action we can break out of patterns of behavior that no longer serve us and change our lives for the better. Inspirational quotes give us the tools by helping us change our thoughts. It is up to us to use them.

Our favorite quotes don’t need to merely remain memes on our social media pages or mental totems to trot out when we need a quick pick-me-up. Motivational and inspirational quotes can be the jolt we need to get out of our ruts. When we use quotes on life to inspire us and take action on our inspiration, we can change our lives for the better.

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8 Easy Ways to Relieve A Migraine Naturally

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

A migraine can be debilitating and uncomfortable. To experience an intense throbbing pain that radiates in the head can render you helpless. When you have a migraine, you might not want to do anything but lock yourself in the bedroom, turn the light off, and try to sleep. Although there are medicines that can help with the pain, you could also try some of these easy ways to relieve a migraine naturally:

Here Are 8 Ways to Relieve A Migraine Naturally

“By taking the time to focus on our mental and emotional well-being, we can minimize our triggers and reduce the likelihood of a recurrence.” ? Sarah Hackley

1. Use an ice pack.

An ice pack helps to numb a throbbing headache, according to the Cleveland Clinic. When the blood vessels are inflamed, as in the case of a migraine, an ice pack helps reduce inflammation. Hence, you’ll find relief if you apply cold compress when a migraine strikes. If you don’t have those ready-to-use ice packs, you can put ice in a sealed plastic bag that’s partially filled with cold water. Cover this with a damp towel before putting over your head. Let it stay on for at least 15 minutes. If ice is not available, then a cloth rinsed with cold water should be a good alternative as well.

2. Drink a warm cup of ginger.

Drinking a cup of warm and fresh ginger helped 100 patients who had migraine attacks in a study published in Phytotherapy Research. Fresh ginger apparently works even better than the common migraine medication called sumatriptan. Some people even eat ginger raw after boiling it to get the most out of its medicinal benefits. Ginger’s medicinal properties have been proven since the ancient times but if you’re not fond of its taste, you can mix ginger juice with pineapple, pear, and coconut water for a refreshing and tasty natural migraine treatment.

3. Try inhaling lavender essential oil.

Research shows that lavender essential oil is an effective and safe treatment for migraine headaches. Of the 129 participants in a study published in the European Neurology, 92 reported that lavender oil worked for their migraine attacks. Experts said that inhaling the scent of lavender oil, which should be diluted in water, took effect within 15 minutes.

4. Massage peppermint oil on your temples.

Peppermint oil has menthol properties that reduce the pain of a migraine. The menthol solution also curbs feelings of nausea and vomiting that are so common during a migraine attack. Researchers from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences saw the positive effects of massaging peppermint oil on the temples of people who experience migraines regularly and it might even prevent migraines from returning.

But why just limit the massages to the temple? A study in the Society of Behavioral Medicine indicated that migraine patients who get regular body massages for at least 13 weeks could decompress and minimize their physical stress. Hence, their sleep cycle and circulation improve to where their migraine attacks come less often. If you try body massages using peppermint oil, you’ll likely get double the migraine relief.

5. Hydrate with water.

Dehydration triggers migraines and tension headaches, according to a study published in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology. Drinking a glass or two of water can relieve migraines after 30 to 120 minutes. To lessen migraine triggers, aim to drink regular amounts of water every day. You can also hydrate your body by eating foods that have high water content, such as watermelon, cucumber, soups, cabbage, and grapefruit.

6. Consider acupuncture.

Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Experts who reviewed the procedure stated in the Pain Management Nursing journal that acupuncture is also effective in getting rid of migraines without the side effects. Another study involving 4,400 respondents who underwent acupuncture showed that it provides even better migraine relief than taking medication. For quick relief, however, try pressing your fingers in spots that ache, such as your temple and your forehead’s middle area. The pressure should help relieve the tension.

7. Do yoga.

Doing yoga addresses many aspects of health. It’s for stress relief, body flexibility, inner peace, and to encourage positive thinking. People with frequent migraines also find that they have fewer attacks if they practice yoga regularly, according to the International Journal of Yoga. If you know of a class in your area, why not give it a try? See if it can help improve your condition against a migraine. Give yourself three months to get significant results.

According to another study published in the Headache journal, patients in a yoga control group felt that the occurrence and the severity of their migraines lessened after joining yoga classes consistently for three months. For immediate relief from a migraine, do stretching and breathing exercises in your bedroom to help your body relax. You can also practice stretching and breathing every morning as a preventive measure against migraine attacks.

8. Have a warm bath.

A warm bath or a hot shower can relieve your neck and back region and lessen the intensity of an attack. If possible, use essential oils like lavender and peppermint when you soak in the tub for that extra relief.

Final thoughts

Some of these natural migraine remedies work best on the onset, while others require consistency and regular practice. But because these are natural methods, results may vary with every person. Some people might take a while to respond to the procedures. Nevertheless, do what you are most comfortable with in treating your headaches. The most important thing is to feel better and stop the attacks from recurring.

You Won’t Find Your True Love Until You Do These 8 Things

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

Whether we would like to admit it or not, we are all seeking to find true love that complements us perfectly. We desire to have someone by our side who shall love us when we are at our worst, and share the memories of our existence with us. The Notebook and other numerous love flicks have dominated the silver screen for decades. So, does true love exist?

Well, here’s the thing, the myth that love is a fairy tale, is just that; a myth. So, stop looking for that perfect ‘10’ that will check out in all the qualifications that you have in your wish list. Relationships are hard because people are not perfect. Love is about being comfortable with someone’s flaws, although this does not mean imperfections that are borderline criminal or need psychiatric intervention. You can still find true love, and it will be in someone that is willing to stand by you, through the messiness of our world, and help you enjoy life to your fullest potential.

So, how do you set the foundation that will help you find real love?

Here are eight things that you must do to find true love:

1. Be Authentic

You must first be true to yourself if you are ever going to find true love. If your dream is to find someone that will love you even through your moments of weakness, you must be ready to do that for them as well. Be true to yourself, so that you are prepared to appreciate somebody else’s authenticity.

What are the things that make you happy? What makes you mad? What are you looking for in life? You must be able to answer these questions if true love matters to you. Do not get caught up in the vicious cycle of pleasing others, or doing what is popular. Do not shift your purpose, passions, and personality just to accommodate another individual as you will be untrue to yourself. People admire authenticity and are attracted to it. Know yourself so you can love yourself.

2. Be the Best Version of You

Even though it is said that opposites attract, you also need to realize that ‘like attracts like.’ This means going out of your way to becoming the person that you would wish to attract. If you don’t want a complainer in your life? Then quit complaining. Are you attracted to someone who is fit and healthy? Start going to the gym. Do you want someone who lives with integrity? Start practicing it.

3. Be Confident

You have to be confident in your abilities and the person you are before you can attract the best kind of love in your life. This ties in with the second point. You first need to practice your ideals until they are part of you. That way, you shall be confident in your ability to attract true love as you know you are whole and complete.

4. Be Open

If you want to meet someone new, you must be willing to connect with those around you. This means being open and willing to engage with people who desire to talk to you. This openness will allow you to meet a lot of people, and who knows, the love of your life might be among them.

5. Be Happy

Everyone loves happy people. Focus on doing things that make you happy. Happiness is magnetic.

6. Know Your Boundaries

You must know your deal breakers. What are the things you cannot accommodate? Is it excessive drinking? Drug abuse? Financial instability? Verbal or emotional abuse? You must know what your non-starters are before you get into any emotional involvement.

Once you have identified your deal breakers, you must follow through with them. Do not compromise because you are afraid to lose that other person, doing this will only lead to losing yourself.

7. Limit Your Requirements

Stop looking for everything you desire in one person. There isn’t such a person. This goes hand in hand with being authentic. Understand there’s no perfect individual, so do not waste your life chasing a fantasy.

8. Accept Who they Are

If you are in the quest for true love, you must accept and be comfortable with the personal life of your significant other. To be in love with a person means being comfortable with every aspect of their being, including their quirks. They might be doing everything right, but they just love sleeping with their socks. And even though you found this habit strange at first, you will find it amusing once you accept their personality.

The quest to find genuine love is one that many people have undertaken, but only a small percentage has achieved. This is because when most people are looking for true love, they often look outwards instead of inwards. Thus, they have expectations of what their ideal partner is supposed to be, without looking at whether they have ideal qualities themselves. Work on yourself, become the best version of you and be open to anything while not accepting anything less than you have to offer. Also, be okay and proud of who you are, it is the most important thing.

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A Simple Exercise To Help You Live A Beautiful Life

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

Living a beautiful life is not about glitter and glam and the kind of beauty that’s only skin deep. Living a beautiful life can make you glow with an inner light and make those around you feel good just by being in your presence.

People who have figured out how to live a beautiful life have an inner beauty that transcends mere prettiness. There are simple things that anybody can do to make their life beautiful.

Try incorporating the following suggestions to help you live a beautiful life:

Accentuate the Positive

This is not just a corny Bing Crosby song from the 1950s – it’s a great way to help create a beautiful life. Get into the habit of looking for the silver lining instead of focusing on the dark cloud. A beautiful life isn’t a perfect life. Nobody has a perfect life. You can’t have hills without valleys. Having a positive outlook can help you get through those low points in life and make you appreciate the high points more.

Do a Good Deed Every Day

Imagine what the world would be like if we all tried to do at least one good deed every day. Every one of us has the power to do good, and we should exercise that power daily. So, pick up a piece of trash, help a turtle cross the road, choose vegetarian options instead of eating meat, or adopt an animal from a shelter. No matter how small or how large the deed is, it will help to increase the total amount of goodness in the world. Doing something to make the world a better place will also make you feel good about yourself.

Commit Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty

The smallest act of kindness can have a huge impact on someone’s life. A sincere compliment, a kind word, or even just a smile can make someone’s day a little brighter. There is a whole organization devoted to the concept of being kinder to one another. Check out randomactsofkindness.org for an enormous list of “kindness ideas”.

Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Do you have a roof over your head and food in your belly? If so, you are better off than millions of others who aren’t so lucky. Whenever you are feeling depressed or overwhelmed, take a few minutes to list all the good things in your life. Even those in the direst of circumstances can usually find at least a few things for which they are grateful. Being able to appreciate what you have will help you to lead a beautiful life.

Simplify, Simplify!

As Thoreau once said, “Our lives are frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.” Most of us have too much stuff. We spend so much time taking care of our stuff and working hard to buy more stuff, that we don’t have any time left over for the truly important things in life. Remember that the best things in life are not things. Declutter your home and get rid of anything that you don’t need anymore. Give it to someone who will use and appreciate it. Keep only the things that are truly useful, beautiful, or that give you joy. When you are surrounded by only useful and beautiful things, you are well on your way to a beautiful life.

Let Go

In addition to removing objects from your home that are no longer useful, letting go of anything else in your life that doesn’t add beauty or joy will help you to lead a beautiful life. Don’t hold grudges. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t hold onto anger, hatred, bitterness, or resentment. These negative emotions only harm the person who is feeling them. As the Buddha once said, “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” Learn how to forgive others, and don’t forget to forgive yourself. We are all imperfect. However, it’s also okay to let go of people who don’t add joy or beauty to your life. Forgive them for whatever negativity they brought into your life, and then stop spending time with them.

Have Fun!

Make sure that you carve out time in your life to do the things that will bring you joy, because what’s the point of living if you aren’t having any fun? Pamper yourself. Get outside and commune with nature. Sing, dance, play, laugh. We are absurd creatures living in an absurd world, so try not to take yourself too seriously.

Figure out what living a beautiful life means to you. Then make a conscious decision to create that kind of life for yourself. You have the power to make it a reality. What are you waiting for?

Experts Explain Why Introverts Make Awesome Parents

August 6, 2018 by Power of Positivity

Introverts make wonderful parents.

But, it comes with a few challenges. Being the quiet parent in the playground is likely to get you a few glances from other parents, but there are some perks of having introvert characteristics. If you enjoy the quiet time and the calmer side of things with your child, experts believe that being an introverted parent can be of benefit to you and your child.

The author of ‘Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever after’, Sophia Dembling states that there are various benefits to being an introvert in this beautiful and extremely wild world of parenthood. This sentiment is something that the brain science professor and psychologist Susan Krauss Whitbourne of the University of Massachusetts agrees with.

Here are some reasons that support expert claims about why introverts make awesome parents:

They are in tune with kids needs

An introverted parent is likely to be more in tune with the children’s feeling to the point that theu can understand it on a deeper level. Dr Whitbourne says, “They tend to be more inward-oriented as the name [introvert] implies, and therefore, more thoughtful, more quiet, and perhaps more aware of their inner state.”

They are surprisingly warm

Introverts are not in your face kind of people, and this does not mean that they are unfriendly. According to Dr Whitbourne, “an introvert can be warm, caring, and interested in people just like everyone else.” So, the next time you take your kinds to the playground and you see a quiet parent around, be kind enough to say hello.

They are excellent listeners

To communicate with the kid is one of the primary motives that a parent desires to have from when a child is at a young age This is accompanied by being a good listener, and most introverts have this knack. Sophia states, “introverted people are excellent listeners,” they are also good at dealing with kids who are known to keep quiet. An introverted parent will sit quietly beside a child who wants to play quietly.

They tend to avoid conflict

Introverts tend to back off when conversations are tense, and they do not like shouting and yelling. Sophia states that “they keep things to themselves and avoid conflict.” There is a chance you might notice the parent being passive at first when their child is having a meltdown at the playground.

Selective with whom they give attention to

Introverts, in general, are quiet and reserved. Therefore, it is a big deal if they consider you to be of importance in their lives. Sophia explains “introverted people do not need a lot of relationships. They are selective about who they give their time and attention to, so they tend to be very loyal and invest deeply when they decide to invest.” Their offsprings benefit significantly from this.

They do not typically thrive in chaotic social situations

Being in a crowd of over-hyped screaming children is not something introverts look forward to. According to Dr Whitbourne, “it can be a struggle for an introvert to enjoy themselves at events such as kids parties. However, on the positive end, there are plenty of extroverted parents ready to jump in, so they are not going to stand out as much if they happen to blend a bit into the background.” it is not a bad thing to blend into the background, it shows that you are child-oriented more than self-focused. It is an excellent parenting trait.

They love hanging out at home

It is often known that some of the most memorable memories can be made in your backyard, and people with introvert characteristics do know how to capitalize on it. It can be cuddling with a bowl of popcorn, making arts and crafts with the kids, playing in the backyard with the pet, or doing wheelies. The home is the best place an introvert wants to be. According to Sophia, “your kids will have someone to sit quietly with on the couch and someone who is not afraid of silence.”

Conclusion

These are some of the benefits that come with being an introverted parent. Your personality and your parenting style might be different, but you are doing what is best for you and your child, never forget that. Not everyone can be the parent who is always on the go, or who invites neighborhood children over for snacks or initiates playdate. Realizing you are an introverted parent does not mean that you will not provide for your child. You will provide, but it will be different from an extroverted parent.

There are areas you are confident in as an introverted person, and in other areas, you are struggling but doing your best. You need to celebrate the little things you are doing and not focus on your shortcomings. Being an introvert should not be regarded as a bad thing, you should embrace your introvert characteristics.

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Try incorporating the following suggestions to help you live a beautiful life:

Accentuate the Positive

Do a Good Deed Every Day

Commit Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty

Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Simplify, Simplify!

Let Go

Have Fun!

Every day is a day to shine. Shine on!