A few months ago, I wrote about how I was set to undergo thyroid surgery due to some nodules on my thyroid that had started to grow and change after years of remaining stable. On Feb. 12, I had my thyroid removed. Twelve days later, I learned I had thyroid …
We are energetic beings. All matter is made up of atoms, with charged particles which vibrate at a certain frequency. When we can begin to connect with that vibration, that frequency, we can create drastic change within our lives. We can learn to shift our energy, and to become an energetic match fo
Nobody’s perfect—nor should we be. Perfection is boring. We’re all about people embracing the heck out of their ‘flaws’ and being at peace with them. But that’s easier said than done. We all have small aspects of ourselves that we’d change if we could. Our partners, on the other hand, might not want us to!
“Be confident,” I heard over and over and while I sort of understood these concepts abstractly, I had absolutely no clue what concrete actions I could possibly take in that direction.
A project by California-based photographer Charlotte Niel titled Body Options explores the lengths to which women are willing to go to attain physical perfection.
College has changed a lot over the past 150 years… Harvard, Yale and Brown used to make all freshmen pose for nude photographs. There are thousands of these photos collected “for scientific research” from the 1940s to the 1970s, including nude photos of George Bush, Hilary Clinton, Meryl Streep, etc. (via)Cell phones were non-existent. Here,
Candy cigarettes have to be one of the worst ideas of all time.
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Nine Noble Virtues include nine moral and life-changing codes that can guide anyone to a life of manner of dignity. This is the great Viking spirit.
Life always finds a way to bring you down. At least we have memes to laugh at while we ignore all of our life's problems.
¡Y todo lo que tienes que hacer es leerlos!
We've all been there - we need to change color a million times in a crochet pattern, and we can already hear the sighs of yarnies everywhere. Stripes are
Have you wondered what retirement will be like? Are you worried you'll be bored? There are certainly changes that come with it - but they're all good and boredom isn't one of them! #midlife #retirement
About Mental Traps Mental Traps is André Kukla’s immensely enjoyable and down-to-earth catalogue of the everyday blunders we make in our thinking habits, how these traps can affect our entire lives, and what we can do about it. Ever find yourself putting off even relatively minor tasks because of the many other little jobs that you’d have to tackle first? Or spending far too much time worrying about things you can’t change? Or living for the future, not for today? Truth is, we all do — and we all recognize that sometimes our ways of thinking just aren’t productive. When it comes to our daily lives, we often laugh off habits like procrastination as being human nature and just resolve to approach things differently next time. Or, when the issues facing us are enormous or traumatic, we might recognize that we’re dwelling on our problems, or otherwise spending our time on fruitless thinking, but have no idea how to get out of that miserable rut. Either way, it takes up a lot of our mental energy. But as André Kukla makes clear in Mental Traps , what we don’t recognize — or at least admit to ourselves! — is how thinking unproductively about even the smallest elements of everyday life can mount up and keep us from being happy, from living life to the fullest. For what appear to be minor lapses are actually “habitual modes of thinking that disturb our ease, waste enormous amounts of our time, and deplete our energy without accomplishing anything of value for us or anyone else.” So whether we’re dealing with how to attain our major career goals or deciding when to serve the salad course at dinnertime, the end results can be much the same: readily identifiable patterns of wasteful thinking. These, in Kukla’s view, are the mental traps. In his introduction, Kukla compares his method to that of naturalist’s guides, which take a very matter-of-fact approach to providing practical information. He then outlines eleven common mental traps, such as persistence, fixation, acceleration, procrastination and regulation. Devoting a chapter to each, he provides simple examples to help us to identify mental traps in our own thinking — and to recognize why it would be beneficial to change our ways. Our anxiety, our dissatisfaction, our disappointment — these are often the consequences of thinking about the world the wrong way. And it’s in the parallels he draws between the major and minor events of our lives that he truly brings his point home: How is refusing to eat olives like toiling at a job that has long ago lost all satisfaction? How is arriving at the airport too early a symptom of a life never fully lived? Again, what can seem to be a very inconsequential habit can actually signal bigger, more detrimental problems in our ways of thinking. Kukla’s goal — one that we should share, in the end — is to help us realize how much more enjoyable our lives would be if we were a little more attentive to our thought processes. Just as Buddhism, from which the author has drawn many of his ideas, teaches that we should perform all of our acts mindfully, Kukla suggests that we make a conscious effort to step back, clear our minds, and simply observe how our thoughts develop. By doing so, we will begin to recognize unproductive patterns in our own thinking, and then we can try to avoid them. Ultimately, Kukla hopes that Mental Traps will help readers move towards what he calls a “liberated consciousness” — a state in which we no longer allow mental traps to inhibit our experiences. From having more energy to being able to act impulsively, we’d realize the benefits of living in the moment and feel truly free.
I actually fell in love with the following quote a while back, but in running through my thoughts on today's Blogtember prompt (the real you vs. the online you. Are they the same or different?) and if I felt and urge to share on the subject I thought this was a perfectly fitting time to share it... While the tone of this quote may not seem all that light and happy there is something about it that resonates so much with me. I think, that for me, blogging is a place to share my thoughts, my heart and my passions. It's also not that I truly believe my story isn't sweet. Many parts of my story are so sweet it makes my heart ache, but there are other parts that make my heart ache because they are in stark contrast to any of the sweeter moments. It's the mix of all of that, the sweeter moments and the salty, darker ones that make stories so intriguing to me. It's the truth and reality of life that really catch me as a reader and so I hope that I can offer the same for whoever comes across this space and decides to dig in for a while. I want to be myself fully. So for me, I think I am pretty much that- fully myself- both on and off of this blog. If you met me face-to-face, over coffee or while sitting down to lunch, you would learn quickly that I am a pretty open person. You would learn that I'm spastic and a bit all over the place. This blog has been the same. I think when I first started this space I had plans to gloss over some of the rougher parts, to make the things I shared more uplifting and fun, but life isn't always like that and for me I had to share all sides of my story. The folly, the blunders, the dreams and the accomplishments. I know that every blog I read may not be the same. There are niche bloggers, with a style that must fit the personality that were established under. Sometimes I think maybe I should have pick a niche and go with it. But then I realized that just wouldn't be me. I can't stick to one thing in "real life" so why try to keep up with just one path here. This space flows pretty much the way the pace of my life off the computer flows. When there isn't much going on I don't write as often. When something happens that makes me passionate enough to share it with others over coffee I usually have to write the feelings out at some point or I can't sleep so I may as well put them here. When I get overly excited my voice will get more high pitched in person and I have realized in blog translation that means I just ramble on and on, use tons of parentheses (because I just can't keep my side notes to myself) or I share the high voice on here anyways with a vlog (yes I am talking about Flo). I share the sadness, the broken moments, the laughter and the joy, tears, fears and every spectrum of emotion. I share them because that's life to me, all of it together in on beautiful mess. Are there things I don't share? Sure! There may not be many things, but there are some. They are the things I don't share with just anyone. They are the things I reserve for God or Babe or my best persons. But all in all, I think I would say I am the same person in blog land and off. And I am happy about that. To hide part of myself from the world is like hiding part of myself even from me. I want to be open- to be open to all of the stories and all of the truths that make me who I am.
Here we go again.
Dear all young people who haven't figured your lives out yet: Sarah Andersen understands you perfectly.
There are blockbusters and then there are indie films which work with a limited budget and are produced independently. But let me tell you a secret: Indie
Frustrated by sexism and misogyny on campus, increasing numbers of students are setting up feminist groups at their universities. These striking photos, submitted by Guardian readers from universities around the country, document the rise of student feminism in the UK
Nice guys: pro or con? Here's the case against that particular species.
We've all heard "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Well, if you follow the advice on this button...a lot of people will stay away from you. FAR away. This button is 2.25 inches across. It can be redone in any color you want--that includes background AND font. The default form is pinback button; you could choose to get it as a magnet only (without the pin) OR even both magnet and pin together. If you wish for anything to be altered, let me know.
"Women belong in the kitchen. Men belong in the kitchen. Everyone belongs in the kitchen. Kitchen has food."
She's one of the greatest American writers of all time. Here are some of the most memorable things she's said and written in her legendary career.
A collection of our favourite inspirational quotes from Pinterest. Including some we've turned into typographic prints. Available on paper, canvas or ready to hang wood stretcher framed. You can view our typography print collection here. Or visit our main site for more inspirational typographic art here. Image:
This Etsy listing is for a digital cross stitch pattern, not a finished project. -Pattern description: This pattern says “may the bridges I burn light the way." -Stitches used: cross stitch -Chart size: 60 x 52 -Colors: 6 DMC colors -Finished size: 4.3” x 3.7” on 14 count Aida -Compatible with: Adobe, Preview -Also included: how to instruction guide on stitches used in my patterns. Youtube playlist of helpful videos available upon request. Please message me for the link. *This pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell completed stitchings of this pattern.* ___________ This item is listed by StarkissedJade on Etsy. If you are seeing this item for sale on any other site please contact me on Etsy and do not purchase anything from the third party. Have any questions about my shop or items for sale? https://www.etsy.com/conversations/new?with_id=18966464&referring_id=6805074&referring_type=shop&recipient_id=18966464 If you haven’t already checked out my shop to see everything that I have to offer please click here! www.etsy.com/shop/starkissedjade SHOP POLICIES I happily accept PayPal, credit cards, and Etsy Gift Cards. I do my best to accurately portray colors in my photos but please be aware that colors can change from screen to screen so we may not always see the same thing. I will ship orders using USPS one to two days after I receive your payment for items that are complete. Custom order times will vary depending on the size of the design. If you are unhappy with your item please let me know. I offer the option of replacing the item you purchased for free if it was damaged during shipping. A photo of the damage will be required before I send out a replacement so I can contact the USPS about the damage. If choosing this option please allow time for your item to be made. My shop relies on this tracking information to know that your package got to you. All packages marked as 'delivered' will be considered delivered. If for whatever reason no tracking information appears for more than 2 weeks please contact me. If you would like to add insurance or signature confirmation to your order please contact me BEFORE placing your order so I can send you a link to purchase these postage additions. If, for whatever reason, your order is marked ‘return to sender’ and you would like to have the order sent to a new address I will provide you with a custom listing to pay for a new shipping label. Listings marked ‘free shipping’ only include one shipping label.
If you suffer from endometriosis, this post breaks down the endrometriosis diet, with a list of 12 foods to eat and avoid to manage your symptoms.
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Everyone knows you can't out exercise a poor diet! But, the majority of people have no idea how to eat to acheive a lean tone physique! First of all you need to eat and eat frequently! No starving allowed!! This is a sample meal plan that I created! Breakfast - 1 Whole Egg + 3 Egg Whites + 1/2 Cup Old-Fashioned Oatmeal OR Egg White Omelette – 1/2 Cup Egg Whites + 1oz Fat Free Feta Cheese + Bell Peppers + Spinach Snack 1- 1/2 Cup Nonfat Cottage Cheese + Serving Mixed Berries OR 1/2 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (can be sweeten with Stevia & cinnamon) + Medium Apple OR 1/2 Serving Nuts or Nut Butter + Medium Pear or Apple Lunch - 4 ounces of Fish, Chicken or Extra Lean Ground Turkey + 1 Serving Fibrous Veggies + 1/2 Cup Brown Rice (Quinoa or 4oz Yam/Sweet Potato or 1 Slice Ezekiel Bread) Snack 2- 2 servings of Lemon Protein bars or 2 turkey meat loaf muffins and Shakeology Dinner - 4 ounces of Chicken, Fish or Extra Lean Ground Turkey + 1 Serving Fibrous Veggies Post-workout Protein Shake made with 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk or Water (I like to blend mine with ice) I am starting a 30 day clean eating and shakeology challenge group on April 1st! If you would like more meal plans, clean eating recipes, and be willing to replace one meal a day with Shakeology! Please message me at [email protected] or FRIEND request me on facebook! fb@alyssaschomakerfitness
We all notice the moment certain women walk into a room. Have you ever wondered what her secret is?
What Are Hashimoto's Flare-Ups? https://youtu.be/L6Gvhvh-IkQ You might think of Hashimoto's as a static disease. A disease that causes a set of symptoms that you have to live with for the rest of your life. This
The Dodo serves up emotionally and visually compelling, highly sharable animal-related stories and videos to help make caring about animals a viral cause.
Lard is healthy! In recent generations, lard has seemed to completely disappear from home kitchens. Until the early 1900's, lard was a staple cooking fat across the globe. It was the secret to perfectly flaky pie pastry, crispy fried chicken, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits and luscious gravy. Now, when people hear the term lard, they immediately conjure up a vision of clogged arteries. It's time to set the record straight - lard is a healthy cooking fat and deserves to make a comeback in kitchens everywhere. 1. Lard is heat stable When it comes to determining the stability of a fat, it's
What has helped me to break the cycle and finally start sleeping a full night and having energy again is Adrenal Fatigue supplements.
With the invention of the smartphone, one of the important features of such phones; messaging, has taken the world by storm. Instead of talking in person, people now rely on texts to convey their opinions. It is supposed to make communication easier, but ironically, sometimes messaging can just cause people to misinterpret each other.One might ask his friend a question through messages, but get an answer that does not even correspond to such. There are many other ways for one to misunderstand the other party through texts, each having their own sense of humor.
If you’ve read about ‘The Chaser’ and figured that its you, here is some advice… Know that your partner WILL Return… With all that you are going through, knowing that …
We depend on rules, guidelines and laws to provide structure, order and function, but too often these systems fail us. Here's a look at how trust and practical wisdom could mend education, medicine and the law. Plus, can games solve real world problems?
