One of the hardest realizations in life, and one of the most liberating, is that our mothers are neither saints nor saviors — they are just people who, however messy or painful our childhood may have been, and however complicated the adult relationship, have loved us the best way they knew how, with the cards they were dealt and the tools they had.
It is a whole life’s work to accept this elemental fact, and a life’s triumph to accept it not with bitterness but with love.
How to make that liberating shift of perspective is what the playwright, suffragist, and psychologist Florida Scott-Maxwell (September 14, 1883–March 6, 1979) considers in a passage from her 1968 autobiography The Measure of My Days (public library).
A mother’s love for her children, even her inability to let them be, is because she is under a painful law that the life that passed through her must be brought to fruition. Even when she swallows it whole she is only acting like any frightened mother cat eating its young to keep it safe.
With a wary eye to the brunt of parental expectation under which all children live, well into adulthood, she writes:
No matter how old a mother is she watches her middle-aged children for signs of improvement. It could not be otherwise for she is impelled to know that the seeds of value sown in her have been winnowed. She never outgrows the burden of love, and to the end she carries the weight of hope for those she bore. Oddly, very oddly, she is forever surprised and even faintly wronged that her sons and daughters are just people, for many mothers hope and half expect that their newborn child will make the world better, will somehow be a redeemer. Perhaps they are right, and they can believe that the rare quality they glimpsed in the child is active in the burdened adult.
We all know there’s a fine line between being generous and being a people pleaser. And maybe, a few of us have even struggled with it.
When we try so hard to accommodate everyone’s feelings, we tend to forget about our own boundaries. The truth is, we can’t please everyone and sometimes trying to do so, might break relationships, rather than make them flourish.
That’s the very heart of a podcast episode of Honest Conversations (exclusive for Mindvalley Members) with Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, and transformational coach Hailey Magee.
Taking insights from their heartfelt discussion, here’s a dive into what it means to run on this pattern of caring excessively for the needs of others:
You may slowly find out that you can create a life where you put yourself first, without being selfish. And that will bring you the connections you truly dream about. It all starts with yourself.
What Is a People Pleaser?
People pleasing is when someone puts other people’s dreams, needs, and aspirations ahead of their own. It’s a compulsive behavior to care for people even when it means letting go of yourself in order to do so.
Hailey describes the people-pleasing syndrome as chronically sacrificing yourself for the ones around you. You may often feel like you are a second character in your own story and you’re not living for yourself anymore. And maybe you’ve never learned how to do so.
Main Signs That You Are a People Pleaser
Sometimes, it’s easy to fall into a never-ending cycle of caring for others without realizing you’re doing so. Here are a few signs that may indicate the tendency to people-please:
Constantly apologizing even if you know it’s not your fault
Feeling afraid to be seen as selfish
Not sharing your feelings with others
Of course, from time to time, you might catch yourself trying to please people and that’s also part of human nature. However, the real goal is to liberate yourself from patterns that are holding you back from living authentically and in connection with yourself and others.
Reasons Why You Might Be a People Pleaser
People pleasing can stem from various causes that impacted your life in one way or another. Here go a few of the more common reasons:
Environment. Being raised in an environment where your emotional needs for being seen, valued and listened to aren’t met creates an unconscious pattern of being a people pleaser, explains Hailey.
Role in relationships. Marisa Peer, world-renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) trainer and trainer of Mindvalley’s Uncompromised Life Quest highlights one of the roles people play in relationships: the carer. So if you think that there’s no one around to fulfill your needs, you become the person who takes care of everybody else in order to be loved.
Feeling unsafe. Hailey points out that oftentimes when you tend to please everyone around you, the reason behind this is not feeling safe and secure within a relationship. So you keep yourself quiet and small to feel safe. You might unconsciously believe that your relationships will end if you set boundaries and put yourself first.
Letting go of belief systems that no longer serve you may be somehow difficult, but it’s 100% possible. And sometimes it’s helpful to understand the long-term consequences of constantly draining your energy for others.
Why You Can’t Please Everyone
Realistically, we really simply can’t please everyone. Yet, a 2022 survey by YouGov found that 49% of Americans identify themselves as people-pleasers — women more than men.
The constant need to put others’ needs before your own can leave you feeling drained and depleted. And here comes the danger of being a people pleaser. This state of mind can seriously affect your emotional and mental health.
The real goal isn’t to be liked by everyone; rather, it’s about you liking yourself no matter how many people you have around you or how much praise you can get from others. You may be surprised that in a state of peace and acceptance of who you are in every moment, you will attract genuine connections and more desirable things than you can imagine.
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser: Tips From Mindvalley Experts
As Hailey puts it, “Breaking a pattern is all about looking within.” And once you admit that you’ve been running your relationships on pleasing other people and forgetting about yourself, here are some tips from Mindvalley experts to liberate yourself and go deeper within:
1. Start setting (small) boundaries
Hailey encourages you to slowly practice setting boundaries and saying no. You can take the first steps by starting with small things that you don’t want to do.
Take, for example, choosing a restaurant that you truly want to go to. Or deciding where you want to go on the next hangout you’re invited to.
Focus on the simple things that you neglect because you think they don’t matter in building self-love and self-respect. And then just practice until you feel more comfortable.
Leaning into the discomfort of setting boundaries is no easy task but it will dramatically change how much energy you save for yourself. And as Hailey says, it’s true that “one of the most challenging things of boundary setting is that we can control if we set a boundary but we cannot control how other people will take it.”
You may think of that and find it terrifying. However, this is why you slowly build your resilience toward saying those big no’s that you feel deeply.
Hailey Magee, transformational coach
2. Take up (your) space
As mentioned earlier, one of the reasons for being a people pleaser is feeling unsafe so you compress yourself. Sometimes you may be afraid of taking up your space in a relationship and owning your voice.
But Hailey suggests asking yourself, “What would your life look like long-term if you didn’t own who you truly are?” How do you feel in that life? What are the consequences?
Of course, it’s easier said than done. However, the same rule applies: slowly but surely. You may not feel like turning your life upside down in a heartbeat. And that’s okay. You may, however, think of what you can control right now. And focus on what’s in your control every step of the way.
3. Meet your dragons
What Kristina encourages you to do is meeting your dragons — in other words, facing your shadows. A lot of times people tend to be people pleasers because they’re actually afraid of what they may find if they look inside themselves.
But you may be surprised; you might even like it. Or you could realize that it’s really not as bad as you thought it would be. Just imagine for one moment that you’d start putting yourself first. What part of you would come up?
Kristina highlights that you can run away from your emotions. But the unacknowledged feelings will just pile up somewhere inside you and explode at some point. The only way out is through, as the saying goes.
So don’t be afraid to dive deeper into your process of shadow work. You’ll notice that behind people-pleasing behaviors hide some hurt parts of yourself that want your love and attention.
Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley
4. Switch off autopilot
Having moments of awareness will improve any areas of your life, not just help you deal with people pleasing. So Kristina recommends practicing moments of awareness with curiosity and no judgment.
Just observe how you feel when you catch yourself putting other people’s needs before your own or agreeing to do something although you actually feel like the answer is a no. What would you truly say at that moment?
“Awareness allows you to switch off autopilot and add space to your living experience,” explains Kristina. By just creating awareness, you make room for a different response to situations where you’re functioning off old patterns.
5. Embrace your unf*ckwithable mindset
Founder of Mindvalley, Vishen defines the concept of being unf*ckwithableas truly being at peace and in touch with yourself. Additionally, nothing anyone says or does bothers you and no negativity can touch you.
Vishen suggests that one way to develop your unf*ckwithable mindset is to set your self-fueled goals (which are goals that act as anchors in your life.) Self-fueled goals give you unlimited power and motivation to continue creating the life of your dreams.
And bottom line of creating a strong mindset where no one can mess with you is focusing on nurturing the love you have for yourself. Self-love is an effective remedy for giving yourself the love you may require from others.
Vishen, founder of Mindvalley
Discover the Next Level You
Meeting yourself first is a great way to start the life you’ve always dreamed about. And letting go of people, situations, and behaviors that no longer serve you is the way to go.
If you need some guidance along the way, Mindvalley can help you step into your greatness. You can join a variety of transformational programs, such as the 10 Questions for Self-Love Questby Kristina, or listen to engaging, live conversations like her Honest Conversations.
Additionally, by unlocking your free access, you get the chance to sample classes from these quests and many others. And when you find yourself going through challenging moments, you can take a deep breath, connect to yourself, and listen to one of the guided meditations Mindvalley has in store for you.
You can meet your great life by connecting to yourself first. Don’t be afraid to take the first step.
Try combining different shades of the same color, such as blue or green, in different outfits.
For example, you can pair a light blue shirt with dark blue jeans or a floral-print blouse with dark green pants.
You can also mix and match items that are made from similar materials, such as dresses made from chiffon or lace paired with blouses made from silk or satin.
How Many Items For A Spring Capsule Wardrobe?
The answer depends on a lot of factors.
For instance, do you live in the city or the suburbs?
Do you work in an office or outdoors?
And what about climate—are you a winter warrior, or are you ready for spring all year long?
Whether you’re planning to hit the beach or just want to look cute at the pool, a swimsuit is always an essential part of your vacation wardrobe.
There are so many styles out there that it can be hard to pick just one!
The best thing to do is try on lots of different types of suits and find what works best for you.
3) A Pair Of Sandals
A pair of sandals is a must-have for your spring break wardrobe.
They’re cool and casual, but they also give you the option to look put-together if you need to go out in public.
And they can be worn with everything from jeans and a tee to shorts and a tank top.
Plus, they’re easy to pack—you can bring them in your carry-on or check them at the airport!
4) A Dress
If you’re going on a trip, you’ll want to pack a few dresses.
Dresses are great for spring break because they’re easy to pack and easy to wear.
You can throw them on over a bathing suit or your bikini bottoms, or pair them with sandals for a day of sightseeing.
5) A Cozy NightWear
While there are plenty of ways to stay warm during spring break, nothing beats the coziness of a nightgown.
Whether you choose cotton or silk, a nightgown makes it easy to stay warm while also feeling like you’re getting a spa treatment every night.
You can wear them in bed, or even out and about.
They’re perfect for lounging around the hotel room or going out for breakfast in the morning.
6) Lightweight Jacket
When it comes to spring break, the first thing you’ll want to pack is a lightweight jacket.
It can be worn over your tank tops and shorts or as an outer layer during the day.
It will keep you warm if you’re sitting on the beach or if you need something to throw on after a dip in the pool.
A lightweight jacket will also be perfect for traveling because it’s easy to carry with you, but it can still keep you warm if the air conditioning isn’t working in your hotel room.
7) A Hat Or Visor
Spring break is a time for fun, sun, and relaxation.
But it’s also a time for you to look good!
So what do you need in your spring break wardrobe?
A hat or visor is a must-have.
Not only does it keep the sun out of your eyes and off your face, but it’s also a great way to add some flair to your outfit.
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“Well, hello! Where have you been?” is what you’ll be asking when you finally awaken your inner sex goddess.
Don’t be totally shocked though because she’s more than just The Deliverer of O’s. She’s your sexual energy a.k.a your zest for life — your ability to feel pleasure, excitement, intrigue, curiosity, and exude so much confidence, your vibes scream out “I am enough!”
So, whether you’re in a relationship or proudly blasting “Single Ladies” as your anthem, discover how you can awaken your inner sex goddess:
As singer Lizzo points out: you’re “way too fine to be this stressed.” So let’s break this taboo and fully embrace the female sexual energy — because it’s about damn time.
What Is a Sex Goddess?
Definitions of a sex goddess mainly refer to a female being sexually attractive to our male counterparts. However, sex goddess is more than just that; it’s about female sexual energy and being at one with the senses.
“[Central sexual energy] is actually our creative energy,” says Rachel Pringle, embodiment coach and trainer of Mindvalley’s Wild Woman Sensuality Quest. “It’s the same thing. So when we’re blocking our sensual and sexual energy, we’re also blocking our creative energy.”
The reality is, many of us are taught to provide pleasure, yet we often don’t get the vice versa of the experience. However, learning how to be a sex goddess enables us to meet our needs without external validation and consciously relate to our partners without being led by our hearts or, Heaven forbid, our vaginas.
Because we’re able to do so, the sexual goddess status can help express who we truly are and what we’re about. It gives us the confidence to surrender to the rhythm of our bodies and this, ultimately, extends into other areas of our lives. We are no longer a mystery unto ourselves.
Why Is Connecting to Your Inner Sex Goddess Important?
Being one with your inner sex goddess has its benefits — not only for pleasure but for your sexual and overall well-being. As it helps to connect you with your mind, body, and soul connection, there’s a likelihood of finding the path to self-love and, ultimately, your ability to express how to be loved.
According to a 2022 research article, people who “experience sex as more pleasurable” are more inclined to make sexually healthy decisions. This includes communicating about sexually transmitted infection risks with a new partner, negotiating condom use, and using protection.
Connecting with your inner sex goddess helps you “remember the confident and deeply empowered state of your natural existence,” explains Rachel. “It reminds you of your self-trust and your self-love and it is accessible to each and every one of us.”
5 Ways to Awaken Your Inner Sex Goddess
In this modern day and age, talking about female sexual energy — our bodies and the pleasures we get from it — is still somewhat taboo.
Granted, women’s magazines have been covering for years (all those Cosmopolitan’s “How To’s”) and more recently with Gwenyth Paltrow’s the goop lab on Netflix, but “vagina,” “labia,” “clitoris” are still unmentionables when it comes to speaking freely about the female body.
Thankfully though, research shows that young women are talking about it more frequently with their friends. Because sex and sensuality, despite what we’ve been cultivated into thinking, aren’t anything to be ashamed of.
So here are three ways you can awaken the greatness that is your sex goddess:
1. Know what you want
In order to get what you want from life, you should first know what you truly want from it. Happiness may be the root of your desires, but pinpointing your wants and wishes may take a little more than making a list.
“If you want something that’s really important, the first thing is to start changing your beliefs,” explains Marisa Peer, creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) and trainer of Mindvalley’s Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy™ For Abundance Quest.
So as a starting point, here are two things to keep in mind:
Identify what you want
Women are known to think about sex for at least a fourth of their day. However, a 2022 survey by Scarlet Society, a leading online resource for women’s sexual health and wellness after 40, found that less than a third (specifically American women between 40 to 60 years old) are truly satisfied with their sex life.
If you can relate to this sentiment (even if you’re not yet 40), it may just help to create a list of what you want out of your sex life.
Is it sex on the regular? Does it involve toys or costumes? Something more risqué involving a “trois”? The feeling of intimacy? A deeper connection?
Keep in mind, though, that it’s easy to pass general wants in life, like “making love every day” or “feeling good.” However, putting in the conscious effort to list what really matters to you and what makes you excited can give you more meaning in your pleasure-seeking experiences.
Ask yourself why you want it
There’s a method called The 5 Whys that gets to the root of your desires. You take your “what do you want?” and apply five “why” questions to it. Here’s an example:
Your ‘what’: “I want sex on the regular.”
Why #1: Why do you want sex on the regular? Answer: Because I want to feel sexy.
Why #2: Why do you want to feel sexy? Answer: So I can feel good about my body.
Why #3: Why do you want to feel good about your body? Answer: Because I want to feel confident.
Why #4: Why do you want to feel confident? Answer: So I can feel good about myself.
Why #5: Why do you want to feel good about yourself? Answer: So I can love myself.
So, mindset first and once you pinpoint the things that make you happiest, you’ll have a clearer idea of what aspects of your life need more attention as well as what’s holding you back from awakening your inner sex goddess.
2. Rise above the shame in your membrane
For many of us, it feels weird to put ourselves before others. Especially in a time like the one we’re living in, how do we convince ourselves “I deserve better than this” when so many people are suffering?
Guilt and forced gratitude, darling, get you nowhere good.
“When we repress something, it doesn’t make us better people,” says Psalm Isadora, intimacy expert and trainer of Mindvalley’s Tantra Touch Quest. (Sadly, Psalm passed away in 2017, but her teachings are still available at Mindvalley.). “It gets compressed into our shadows and is likely to explode from our subconscious in a damaging or violent way.”
Your mind is your biggest sex organ. When you get stuck in your head, you make it about you. However, when it’s about getting in touch with your inner sex goddess, you’re able to open yourself to create a deeper connection with your partner.
So having the right mindset can help you focus on (and authentically enjoy) the pleasures that come during sex. As Psalm says, “Get out of your head and back into your vagina.” (And undoubtedly, that’s probably what your inner sex goddess has been saying, too!)
3. Learn to relax
Frankie Goes to Hollywood may have intended for the song to be about delaying orgasm for men, but they do give out the right message for coitus: relax.
Relax because stress, as the saying goes, is a killer.
Okay, it can’t literally kill you, but it can affect your immune system, digestive system, and brain. And one solution to help you deal with stress? Sex.
Sex is surprisingly beneficial, according to Dr. Amy Killen, anti-aging and regenerative medicine physician and trainer of Mindvalley’s The Science of Sex Quest. Speaking at Mindvalley’s A-Fest 2018 in Sardinia, she explains its plus side:
It’s great for your immune system,
Helps you fight infections,
Decreases your risk of depression,
Helps you sleep better,
Decreases pain, and
Decreases blood pressure.
Bonus, sex is tied to longer telomere length in women, which is directly linked to longevity.
And with the relief of stress in your life, you’ll make way for a connection with your inner sex goddess.
4. Be present in your body
Instead of focusing on everything else going on around you, be present in your body. That means noticing its nuances rather than trying to control or judge them. In doing so, you take yourself out of your head, you become more aware of the feelings in your body, and you’re more likely to express if you enjoy them or not to your partner.
“That’s going to help women to really relax, feel their own body, and let go [in order to have] mind-blowing orgasms,” says Psalm.
If you need a little help, try mindfulness meditation. It can help you relax and be in the moment so you and your inner sex goddess can come together as one.
Take a few minutes and tune into this Sexual Power meditation guided by Natalia Sloma (available on the Mindvalley app):
[Sexual Power meditation guided by Natalia Sloma]
5. Schedule time for love
“Wham, bam, thank you Ma’am” — that’s the sexual experience for many of us. However, it’s not one that allows our sexual energy to flow.
“Most of us don’t know that the [sexual energy] exists,” explains Bibi Brzozka, conscious sexuality coach and trainer of Mindvalley’s Waves of Pleasure Quest. So, that energy remains in the genital area and doesn’t move beyond it.
She adds, “Most of us experience sexuality in that raw, primal, and animalistic expression” mainly for the purposes of procreation. As a result, pleasure and all that comes with it aren’t put at the forefront.
In fact, while we know that orgasms feel great and important to one’s health, what many of us don’t realize is that more than 90% of males usually experience orgasms during intercourse. Their female counterparts? Only around 50%, as reported in a 2016 study on female sexual orgasms.
So when it comes to pleasure, Bibi suggests to schedule time in your calendar for love — be it self-pleasure or coitus with your partner. Take that time to figure out what you like or don’t like; it’s only through your own experience that you’ll know what turns you on.
Honor Your Inner Sex Goddess
There’s something beautiful about awakening the greatness that is your sex goddess. There’s a level of fearlessness in bed and comfort in your own skin. You become a lady in the streets and a queen in the sheets.
So we invite you to be a part of the feminine awakening happening. Not just a radical one, but a sexual one, too. Let’s normalize sex and stop normalizing shame.
At Mindvalley, you can move beyond your sexual blockers with Marisa Peer, discover your sensuality with Rachel Pringle, understand more about sexual health with Dr. Amy Killen, be attuned to your body with Psalm Isadora, and understand the power of your sexual energy with Bibi Brzozka.
“We’re bombarded with so much information,” Swart says. “This has been the case for a long time, but if you read a copy of the New York Times today, you would receive as much information from that one newspaper as somebody would in their entire lifetime 100 years ago, and even then, they were overly bombarded with information,” she adds.
Vision boards help your brain sift through that information and home in on exactly what it is that you want. Your brain’s natural filtering mechanism ensures that you don’t notice things that aren’t relevant to your survival; however, in modern times, you may actually need to pay closer attention to those stimuli.
The next mechanism, Swart explains, is selective attention, which means that you start to notice things in your daily life that you already have on your vision board. “It’s like when you buy a new car, and you suddenly see it everywhere,” she says. “It’s basically priming your brain to notice opportunities that will take you closer to your goals.”
Finally, you have value tagging. The brain does this in two ways, Swart says, including a cold or logical way and in a warm or emotional way. Your survival necessities fall into the logical tagging, while more emotional things (like those on your vision board) fall into the latter tagging.
“By repeatedly exposing your brain to these images, you’re priming it to not just notice but also grasp the opportunities that will take you closer to what you want,” she says. “That’s why I call vision boards ‘action boards’ because I don’t believe that you can create this fantasy image and sit at home and wait for it to come true,” she adds. “I believe that you need to be out there networking, dating, whatever it is, to get the things that you want.”
If you want a more immersive, interactive, game-like experience or enjoy competition, thisis an excellent pick. With several options for games, group rowing, coached rowing, guided programs, and competitive challenges, you will be easily motivated to keep up with your rowing workouts. Moreover, the 22-inch HD touchscreen makes viewing and choosing your programs a cinch while perched on the machine.
Rowing on this machine is exceptionally smooth, due to a combination of air and magnetic resistance. When testing, we found it very comfortable and accommodating. The rower has adjustable features like foot width, which is unique to Aviron. With a weight limit of 507 pounds and a height limit of 6-feet 8-inches, it is ideal for many body types. Plus, the higher seat height makes getting on and off the machine a breeze.
With a 4.8 out of 5 stars, the Aviron is a fan favorite. Some reviewers (like me, the writer) were accustomed to using a traditional air rower until someone recommended he try an interactive model, and are now converts. Others say this rower motivates them to exercise every day. One writes, “I truly love this rower. It is so diverse in its programs, and even on my laziest days, I get to Netflix and row. I have also utilized the strength training portions that are led by an instructor and definitely get a nice burn the day after.”
With over 15 million in his social media community (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and his affiliate websites), he shares his insights to help to create a more peaceful, just, sustainable, happy, and healthy world. The World Post and The Huffington Post’s global internet survey ranked him as the 17th most Influential Thinker in the World, and 1st in Medicine.
In conjunction with his medical achievements, Chopra is a prolific author of more than 85 books translated into over 43 languages, with 25 New York Times Bestsellers including You Are the Universe. After collaborating on two major books featured as public broadcast television specials, Super Brain and Super Genes, he and Rudolph Tanzi took a quantum leap in their revolutionary approach to tackling the issue of lifelong health and heightened immunity in their book, The Healing Self.
“Our bodies and skin are what carries our spirit through this world, so they are to be loved, appreciated, and cared for,” says brand founder of Tatcha and skin care expert Vicky Tsai. “Our skin is a wondrous organ. It’s the first line of our immune system. It can smell. It can keep time—it knows whether it’s daytime or nighttime. It feels the sun’s radiation. It protects you. It senses things, such as touch, so it knows whether you’re being cuddled or cut. It’s a mirror of your emotions. It’s literally your second mind.”
In this episode of mindbodygreen’s beauty podcast Clean Beauty School, I chat with Tsai all about the mind-skin connection. Recently, Tatcha released a new report about the status of folks’ relationships with their skin care and self-care routines, how stress affected their complexion, and more. The findings are fascinating—for example, 47% of the 841 women they surveyed regarded their skin care routines as another source of stress in their day, and 25% said that physical appearance was a main source of stress.
Do you need a quick, flexible, and cross-platform approach to run code in the Js runtime environment? Node.js development technology is best for developing real-time applications, IoT apps, and microservices.
Node.js is utilized by 2.0% of all websites whose web server is listed in w3techs, according to statistics provided by that website.
Each programming language has a distinct style, which inevitably persuades you to prefer it over others. Node embraces the innovative approach to creating a complicated collection of apps, which is what makes it so amazing. The next step is to select reliable Node JS Development Companies in India.
Based on organic search results, internet reviews, and ratings, the following post offers a selected list of the top 10 Node JS development companies in India for 2023.
1. eSparkBiz
eSparkBiz, a leading Node JS Development Company in India, which offers high-tech, scalable, adaptable, enterprise solutions that will help you increase your business potential. They have been preparing organizations all over the world for unrestricted growth for more than 12 years with robust back-end systems, data-driven platforms, and web apps.
They develop your innovative plans into user-friendly, feature-rich, creative front-ends and robust, reliable back-ends by comprehending all the Node.js components based on event-driven concepts. Their expertise with MEAN & MERN complete stacks incorporating React, Vue, or Angular for smooth DevOps is very advantageous.
With its extensive ecosystem, single codebase, reusable modules, durable architecture, and use of Java on both the server and client sides, eSparkBiz excels in creating scalable, adaptive apps. As a result, you get to benefit from high conversion rates from premium, adaptable, and effective data-driven apps. Working with a Node.js web development organization will enable you to transform concepts into useful solutions that address numerous challenges for your company.
2. eTatvasoft
eTatvasoft, a renowned online, eCommerce, and mobile app development company, offers a broad spectrum of value-added IT services that set us apart in terms of quality, performance, and expense. When it comes to working on numerous technical and open source projects such as the development of contemporary websites using technologies, including Angular, PHP, Node, Laravel, WordPress front-end design, CMS, mobile apps, eCommerce, CRM, and enterprise web apps, this team of experts is all guns blazing to prove themselves.
The Node.js development team is fully aware of how the most recent technological developments have radically changed how businesses conduct their commercial operations. The organization has worked very hard to provide its services as efficiently as possible.
They work hard to deliver an amazing degree of success using cutting-edge facilities and cutting-edge IT infrastructure. Despite having the headquarters in India, they serve customers throughout the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East.
3. Capital Numbers
Since its inception in 2012, Capital Numbers, an ISO 9001 and ISO 27001-certified business, has won various awards and accolades from organizations such as the CII, Good Firms, Clutch, Deloitte, Economic Times, Financial Times, and Bengal Chamber of Commerce. Being one of the best Node JS development companies in India, it has operations in the United States, Australia, and Sweden apart from its headquarters in Kolkata, India.
In addition to other growing industries, their areas of expertise span digital publishing, life sciences, SaaS applications, online retail, financial services, software and high-tech, travel and consumer, business information and media, and healthcare. They have the goal of offering their clients high-quality services, technologies tailored to them, and in-depth knowledge.
The organization provides web app development services to assist you in developing everything from simple informational websites to advanced web applications. Whatever your needs may be, no matter how simple or intricate, their team of skilled Node.js developers in India will ensure that it is completed quickly and with the utmost professionalism.
4. Robosoft Technologies
When seeking top Node JS development companies in India, Robosoft Technologies is another intriguing name to keep in mind. A full-service digital experience agency, it also provides digital advising, UX/UI services, design strategy, app development & maintenance, and expertise in cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality, chatbots, blockchain, and many more.
Professionals at this company create the best digital strategy with the ultimate goal of simplifying end users’ lives, jobs, and leisure activities. Utilizing state-of-the-art engineering and technology, they then transform that approach into a captivating user experience.
5. Talentica
Another Indian company that specializes in Node.js development is Talentica Software. It provides a range of services, including web application development, enterprise application development, outsourcing product development, and offshore development centers. The organization makes sure to match processes and flexibility to accommodate the continuously changing demands of businesses, with an emphasis on startups.
For more than 100 customers, the organization has so far been successful in developing core intellectual property. They can effectively manufacture items because of their extensive technological knowledge, successful track record, and special technique. Numerous cutting-edge product manufacturers from the United States, Europe, and India are among their clients.
6. SmartData Enterprises
SmartData anticipates silicon valley, where discoveries sporadically occur, in an effort to scale expectations. The company provides a wide range of services, including bespoke app development, mobile app development, desktop, and online app development, bots and data science, edutech, fintech, consumer technology, clinical and wellness, healthcare, pharmaceutical, B2B and B2B2C, SaaS software, logistics and transportation, API developers, etc. UI/UX experts, frontend developers, backend developers, and business consultants are some of the technologies used in digital infrastructure.
Virtual presence is flourishing, but one should not ignore the reality that only a small number of people with the appropriate framework and technology will see the light of day. To create business apps with superior UI & UX controls, Scalability, Framework stability, Security, and Quick deployment, hire Nodejs developers in India with specialised industry specialization in areas of Fintech services, Enterprise solutions, and Hybrid environments.
7. CognitiveClouds Software Solutions
Since 2012, software veterans CognitiveClouds Software Solutions, developers of innovative solutions, have been bringing businesses’ ambitious ideals to life through mobile apps and game-changing software. Clutch.co, a neutral site that rates and assesses IT companies based on their offerings, innovation, and delivery, lists Cognitive Clouds as a top Node.js development company.
The company’s Node.js-based cloud computing solutions and dependable project collaboration tools have earned it a reputation for excellence. It builds apps for real-time streaming of audio, text, video, and in-person team interactions.
8. MindInventory
MindInventory is the leading Node JS Development Company in India that offers the ideal software development services by concentrating on providing top-of-the-line solutions to their customers.
By emphasizing the employment and retention of people who are highly driven by technology and inspired by it, they focus on establishing trustworthy relationships. With the help of cutting-edge technology, they develop customized solutions to your particular set of needs.
Their services include custom software development with an emphasis on Node.js development, web and mobile apps development, UX/UI Design, product engineering, QA Testing, BI & Big Data, Machine Learning, AI, Cloud & DevOps, and many more. The company has experience working with a variety of industries, including agriculture, eLearning, finance, insurance, hospitality, etc.
9. Taazaa
Taazaa is a product design and software development organization that helps mission-minded organizations stay competitive in a world of constant change. They do so by utilizing cutting-edge technology and unique software solutions, all while ensuring that the individuals who use their software and develop it are liberated to thrive.
Every aspect of application development is covered, including mobile app development, web app development, software product development, software solution, cloud services, digital transformation, AI, the IoT, augmented reality, blockchain technology, virtual reality, big data analytics, blockchain, and .net core and MEAN stack development. Additionally, it’s a renowned Node.js development company in India.
10. RichestSoft
The leading provider of web and mobile application development services, RichestSoft offers Hubspot, Drip Marketing, Content Marketing, PPC, SEO, Marketo Consultation, Marketo Consultation, and Web & Mobile Solutions.
The company serves as a dependable full-service interactive agency for you with the goal of providing solutions that inspire the entrepreneur in his entry into the online business world. To achieve this goal, the company uses top-notch service, dependable technology, breakthrough design, and a working team with the spirit of diverse web services. RichestSoft has established itself as one of the top Node JS Development Companies in India, winning awards for its data-driven and clever marketing strategies.
Conclusion
For traffic generation and brand reputation growth, your company’s web and app development must be of the highest caliber. The popular application development framework Node.js offers cost-effectiveness, cross-platform programming, and flexible scaling.
It is always essential to consider the experience, the services provided, the delivery time, the customer support, the consultation, and many other secondary factors when selecting from the best Node JS development companies in India for your company.
Injuries sustained in the workplace can be devastating. Not only do you have to deal with the physical and emotional pain of the injury, but you may also be facing financial hardship due to lost wages and mounting medical bills. But did you know that Wisconsin law provides workers’ compensation benefits? If you’ve been injured at work, read this guide to learn if you have a workers’ compensation claim.
When Can I File a Worker’s Compensation Claim?
The answer to this question depends on several factors. Generally speaking, most employee injuries are covered by worker’s compensation laws. However, there are some situations where an employee may not be eligible for worker’s comp benefits. For example, if the employee was intoxicated while on the job or harmed by another employee intentionally, they will not qualify for worker’s comp benefits. Speaking with an experienced attorney who can review your situation and advise you accordingly is essential.
What Should I Do After Sustaining an Injury?
If you have been injured at work, you must take proper steps to protect your rights as an employee and ensure that your claim is documented correctly. First, report your injury immediately to your supervisor or HR department. Make sure that any details about the accident are accurately recorded in writing, and keep copies of all documents related to your accident and injury for your records. Additionally, seek medical attention from a doctor as soon as possible so that any necessary treatments can be started immediately and a qualified physician can document all relevant information about your injury.
What Benefits Am I Entitled To Receive Under Worker’s Comp Laws?
Under Wisconsin law, employees who sustain work-related injuries are entitled to certain benefits depending on their situation. These benefits include payment of medical bills, lost wages, and vocational rehabilitation if the damage is severe enough to prevent them from returning to their job. It’s important to note that these benefits are only available if you qualify and file a successful claim. Therefore, speaking with an attorney who can help you navigate the workers’ comp system and ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to is necessary.
Are There Limitations To Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Yes, there are limitations to workers’ comp benefits in Wisconsin. Depending on the injury, you may be entitled to limited compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. Additionally, your benefits may be reduced if you have pre-existing conditions. Also, remember your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company may try to deny your claim or limit your benefits, so an experienced attorney can be invaluable in fighting for the help you deserve.
Ultimately, if you have been injured at work in Wisconsin, it is essential to understand your rights under the workers’ compensation laws. You may be entitled to receive benefits that can help to offset the financial burden of a workplace injury. Still, you must take the necessary steps to protect your rights and ensure that your claim is documented correctly. Speaking with a knowledgeable attorney can be invaluable in navigating the workers’ comp system and ensuring you receive the benefits you are entitled to.
We would be remiss not to mention what love is not, before diving into how to make someone fall in love with you. The very nature of this question begs another one: Why are you trying to make someone fall in love with you?
As Page tells mbg, it’s incredibly easy to get caught up in winning someone’s approval, while simultaneously abandoning your own needs or even sense of self. “The degree to which you hyper-focus on whether someone likes you is the degree to which you will self abandon,” he says, adding that it’s far more important to get clear on how this person actually makes you feel.
“Even though you might be saying, ‘Oh, they check all the boxes and I’m super interested,’ maybe you realize you feel cold inside when you’re around them, like you have to grab them because they’re not really available,” he explains.
Page adds that this line of thinking can majorly trigger abandonment wounds, and we’re likely to get swept up in an “attraction of deprivation,” in which someone’s unavailability becomes addictive fuel for our own abandonment issues. “It’s an incredibly addictive and compulsive kind of attraction that all of us are programmed to be sensitive and vulnerable to,” he says.
This compulsion goes hand in hand with limerence, or a romantic infatuation marked by feelings of obsession and fantastical longing. As licensed marriage and family therapist Holly Richmond, Ph.D., LMFT, previously explained to mbg, limerence is the combination of hormones, endorphins, and emotional prioritization that occur in the initial stages of a relationship, but it doesn’t necessarily equate to or lead to wholehearted, long-term love. That’s not to say it won’t eventually evolve, but if you’re putting this person on a pedestal and trying to force love out of them, you are likely not seeing them clearly in the first place. Which—you guessed it—is not real love.
And lastly, although lust (or sexual desire) is a component of love, things can get tricky if lust levels are high. Love and lust are easy to confuse because they actually activate similar neural pathways2 in the brain that are involved in things like goal-directed behavior, happiness, reward, and addiction. So, it’s important to determine whether you’re actually dealing with actual love—or just lust by itself. (We’ve got a full guide on how to tell the difference between love and lust that should help you with that.)
When we think about exercising for weight loss, we often think about it in terms of burning calories and increasing muscle mass. But according to various research and reviews, exercising can also contribute to weight loss by helping to regulate hunger and satiation.
As one 2021 review published the journal Frontiers in Nutrition1 notes, physical activity “may modulate resting hunger and satiety in older adults.” In another 2018 study published in the journal Nutrients2,the study authors write that exercise facilitates weight control, “partly through effects on appetite regulation.”
Separate research published in the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine3 in 2011 notes that mixed-intensity aerobic exercise temporarily decreased hunger sensations, acylated ghrelin (AKA the hunger hormone), and relative food intake. Therefore, they say, “Variations in exercise intensity should theoretically be a useful means of weight loss.”
Soft skills are known by different names globally. People are often confused with communication skills, emotional intelligence, life skills, and people skills to name a few. Additionally, they are known by different names in some countries. But basically, soft skills are the skills, abilities, and traits of personality, attitude, and behavior. They make a difference in personal, professional, and social life. They help people grab employment opportunities and stay in a job for a longer duration with pleasing and polite behavior.
Soft Skills
The skills and abilities essential for students who pass out from educational institutions to get adjusted to the industrial front that is more especially connected to communication skills are known as soft skills. These are known as social skills, people skills, and emotional intelligence.
These are also known as life skills. Soft skills are all about anything other than domain knowledge. They are also about interpersonal relations, the attitude to develop as an individual, and, above all, the personal grooming to face challenges in day-to-day life in the corporate world.
With the changing business environment, the competition for job acquisition and job sustainability is intensifying. To get an edge over others in the competitive market, students must complement their hard skills with soft skills to exhibit their real potential. While hard skills are academic skills, knowledge, experience, and level of expertise, soft skills are self-developed, interactive, communication, human, and transferable skills.
To survive in today’s challenging global environment, most employers focus on employing, retaining, and promoting people who are dependable, resourceful, ethical, self-directed, have effective communication, willing to work and learn with a positive, right, and strong attitude.
Soft vs. Hard Skills
Soft skills are different from hard skills. Hard skills are technical skills and domain skills while soft skills are non-domain skills. Hard skills are tangible that are measurable and quantifiable while soft skills are intangible that cannot be easily measured and quantified. Hard skills are about what you speak while soft skills are about how you speak with others.
Soft skills are a polite and pleasing way of communicating with others while hard skills are what you contribute to the workplace. Soft skills complement your hard skills. Precisely, soft skills are a presentation of your hard skills in the workplace. Soft skills are interpersonal skills while hard skills are job-related skills.
If hard skills are infrastructure soft skills are superstructure. If hard skills are the foundation soft skills are the cement. A judicious blend of both hard and soft skills is essential to achieve your professional success and fast-track your career.
You can find hard skills on a resume while you can find soft skills during the employment interview. Hard skills get you an interview while soft skills help you get your employment. Hence, both hard and soft skills are essential to get a job. After joining employment, soft skills help you survive in the workplace while hard skills help you prove yourself professionally. Hence, blending both hard and skills is imperative in the workplace.
According to Anthony Robbins, there is a famous story told about Tom Watson, the founder of IBM. One of his subordinates had made a terrible mistake that had cost the company ten million dollars. He was called into Watson’s office and said, “I suppose you want my resignation.”
Watson looked at him and said, “Are you kidding? We just spent ten million dollars educating you.” Tom Watson emphasized the importance of costly corporate education with his soft skills. Similarly, one of the technicians in the Indian Air Force made a blunder resulting in the crash of military aircraft that had cost hugely with the pilot ejecting out safely with his parachute.
The technician was called into the commander’s office and the commander looked at the technician and said, “Indian Air Force invested huge money to train you in aircraft. Remember, military education is very costly.” Hence, you can understand the significance of soft skills in expressing hard skills in a positive, polite, pleasing, and polished manner.
It is easy to measure hard skills while it is hard to measure soft skills. It is easy to teach hard skills while it is hard to teach soft skills. Usually, teachers teach hard skills while trainers train soft skills. Since soft skills are behavioral skills, it requires extra efforts on the part of trainers to use various tools and techniques including interaction, role-plays, active participation, and experiential learning to bring out the desired behavioral changes in the participants.
Soft Skills for Millennials
Millennials need soft skills along with hard skills. Most millennials are busy with their smartphones with less interaction with others. Hence, they must acquire soft skills to get along with others.
The older generations had more physical interaction and developed soft skills. But the millennials must work hard to acquire soft skills the way they acquire hard skills. A proportional mix of hard and soft skills is essential to achieving professional success and a fast-track career.
Millennials are brilliant. They are updated with the latest technology and are aware of leveraging technology effectively. But most of them are addicted to technology. They associate less with others leading to social challenges because they don’t know how to get along with others. They use more of their brain than brawn because they hardly focus on physical activities leading to health challenges.
How to Acquire Soft Skills?
You can acquire soft skills by various means including observation, reading, training, experience, and practice. Soft skills training equips you with skills, abilities, and knowledge.
However, your interaction with others helps acquire soft skills greatly. Since soft skills are behavioral skills, people must learn by trial and method by using their emotional intelligence, and through flexibility and adaptability. You must be practical, realistic, and situational to acquire soft skills. Above all, you must learn from your failures to improve your behavior to jell well with others effectively.
To improve soft skills, you must develop emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. You must observe and understand people and their behaviors. Travel to unknown destinations to understand people. Talk to them to get along with them.
Understand their cultures and behaviors. Traveling teaches tolerance and improves soft skills. When you travel to unknown destinations and communicate in a non-native language, you will be able to improve your soft skills effectively.
Final Thoughts
The professional world of learning and development has undergone tremendous change in the 21st century. Gone are the days when all sectors underscored technical skills alone. Currently, there is a change in the mindset of companies to highlight hard and soft skills. Companies search for a perfect blend of both soft and hard skills among employees to deliver goods and services effectively to their clients. To conclude, both hard and soft skills are essential to achieving professional success. Hence, blend them judiciously to fast-track your career.
The process of putting on and wearing a catheter has a reputation for being painful and physically uncomfortable. But it does not have to be. If you have a urological condition, it is time for you to discover the important benefits of hydrophilic catheters.
Less Pain
One of the major benefits of hydrophilic catheters and how they work is that they cause less pain to the person wearing them. The catheter’s tube features a lubricated coating that makes it easier for the user to insert as they manage their condition. Although you may have to insert and remove the catheter multiple times, the lubricant allows you to do so with less discomfort. In addition, it lowers your likelihood of experiencing hematuria.
More Convenience
Another important benefit of hydrophilic catheters is convenience. You may have found it difficult to insert your previous catheter and lubricate it when you were away from home. But the hydrophilic catheter makes this process easier since it is already lubricated or has a separate lubricant package. Instead of having to carry a separate container of lubrication gel, the product has it ready for you or attached so that you have less to bring with you.
Fewer Opportunities for Contamination
Hydrophilic catheters are also more hygienic. Previously, users had to touch the tubing when they applied the gel, which posed a greater risk of contaminating the product before they inserted it. However, the hydrophilic catheter has a design that keeps the user from touching the tube, even if they need to apply the gel.
With the help of an insertion aid, they can lubricate the tube and insert it without touching it. That said, it is always best to wash your hands before inserting the catheter to prevent contact with germs.
Taking care of your health is not always easy, but a hydrophilic catheter can take some of the complexity out of your urological needs. You’ll be able to make the process less stressful and more comfortable so you can enjoy your day.
In today’s episode, I discuss how super successful people plan out their year.
Let me know what you thought of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.
If you want to double your income, work less, and become the ambitious millionaire you’ve always wanted to be… Craig Ballantyne is the coach who will help you do it. With more than 20-years of experience as an entrepreneur and five 7-figure businesses under his belt, he specializes in helping “struckling” entrepreneurs get out of the mud and build the business of their dreams. To see if you qualify for Craig’s “Millionaire Coaching Program” send an email to support@earlytorise.com with the subject line “Millionaire”.
January is here and it’s time to move on from the large tins of chocolate on the coffee table and the left over Christmas cake and start focusing on self-care again. Let’s look at giving your body a detox. The best person to help us do this is my good friend Melanie Flood of Melanie Flood Nutrition who has some great tips for detoxing in 2023.
Here’s what Melanie has to say:
Happy new year! Thank you again to Milsy Girl for the opportunity of writing another blog post for her site.
Welcome to 2023 and the opportunity to set some new goals and habits for the year ahead should you wish. I say ‘should you wish’ as it isn’t a must. It is totally ok to be content with yourself as you are right now.
A new year is, however, an opportunity to assess whether your habits are best serving you. As a registered nutritionist and health coach specialising in female hormonal health, I often see clients who feel like they have overindulged during the festive periods and need a bit of a reset. Your diet may not be bad, but it is easy over the festive period for bad habits to creep in. Even those who have a pretty good diet could do with a tune-up now and again.
Join my Detox and Thrive Course for a guided detox during the month of January. We start on Monday 16th January, so you have time to eat up all your treats beforehand!
“Surely my body is detoxing anyway?” you might ask.
My answer? Yes, but…
These days, more than at any other time in our history, you are inundated with toxins. As well as environmental pollution, there are lots of toxins in the food you eat, such as pesticides and even hormones in intensively farmed meats. Your body is having to cope with substances which it wasn’t designed for. In addition to that there is the toxic waste your body generates through normal activities like digesting food and producing energy.
How do I know if I need to detox my body?
So unfortunately, toxins are all around us, and they’re probably the reason why we’re feeling bloated, tired, and cranky.
If you find you have allergies or food intolerances, frequent headaches, sensitivity to chemicals and environmental pollutants, chronic digestive problems, muscle aches and inflammatory conditions, it’s possible that you have exceeded your body’s capacity to detoxify.
It would be pretty much impossible to get your exposure to chemicals and environmental toxins down to zero, but reducing your toxic load is the most important step you can take to detoxify your body and reset for a happy and healthy start to 2023.
During the festive season, it is common that we have overworked our body with excess alcohol, caffeine and over-eating of potentially inflammatory foods.
Although detox is a normal process your body does day in, day out, your system can quickly become overburdened. The detoxification machinery is not always able to keep up with demand. Anything that cannot be eliminated and excreted is locked up safely in the fat stores.
Advantages of a detox
When you support your body the right way, you’ll:
Get your energy back so you can accomplish so much more, whether that’s at work, with the kids or whatever.
Lose that bloated feeling because you’ll have better digestion – no more looking six months pregnant!
Rev up your metabolism so you can ditch the extra pounds that have crept on over the last few years.
Have clearer, more radiant skin – even without a trip to the beauty salon.
Sleep more soundly so that you can wake up full of energy instead of dragging yourself out of bed.
Say goodbye to hot flushes or intense PMS symptoms, which in turn creates much more peace at home.
And so much more.
So, how do we detoxify?
We have five major organs of detoxification:
Skin
Liver
Kidneys
Gut
Lungs
Toxins leave your body via your breath (lungs), your sweat (skin), your urine (liver and kidneys) and your stools (liver and gut).
The skin is your biggest organ in the body. Sweating, hot saunas, cold showering and body brushing can support this detoxification organ.
For effective detoxification, you need your liver, kidneys and gut working effectively. If any of these organs are sluggish (often shown with signs of constipation, excess sweat, frequent urination to name a few) then toxins will circulate in your body and will not be detoxified.
You need to increase your breathing rate to get toxins out of your body through your lungs. Different breathing techniques can support this and aid in toxin removal.
For your detox organs to work effectively you need to support them with the right resources. This means you need the right foods to support detoxification.
Body detox foods
Here are some key ones:
Water is so important for optimal kidney function. Ensure you are drinking at least 2L of filtered water daily and this should be increased with exercise. Herbal teas that are particularly supportive of kidney elimination include nettle, dandelion or parsley.
Beetroot is a natural detoxifier and great for supporting liver health in general. It contains betaine which helps prevent excess fatty deposits in the liver and breaks down toxins.
Broccoli is a sulphur containing vegetable and sulphur supports one of the main detoxification pathways.
Bone broth is a rich source of glycine which is involved in liver detoxification.
Turmeric is well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to its unique compounds called curcuminoids, the most important one of which is curcumin. Scientists now agree that low-level inflammation is lurking behind most modern chronic diseases, and that turmeric might even be so powerful that it can match the effects of some anti-inflammatory drugs – and without the side effects.
Ginger is a root, and it’s one of the healthiest spices known to man. It’s been used for millennia medicinally and claims of its benefits are now backed by modern science. The magic ingredient is gingerol, which is responsible for ginger’s medicinal properties.
The humble apple can protect the level of antioxidant enzymes in the liver and reduce DNA damage after toxin exposure.
Protein is vital to ensure the liver has all the necessary amino acids for detoxification. Good sources include grass fed meats, eggs, beans, legumes and fermented tofu or tempeh.
A rainbow of fruits and vegetables high in phytonutrients that ensure optimal antioxidant status when dealing with the removal of toxins.
There are many more too!
To find out more join my supportive detox that can be done alongside normal work and family life. My Detox and Thrive Course is a 14-day online course starting on the 16th January with an introductory zoom on Friday 13th January (that will be recorded).
I have also got some delicious recipes on my new Detox and Thrive programme starting on Monday 16th January!
Here is one of them:
Pea and Courgette Soup
(Serves 3)
Ingredients
4 large courgettes, chopped into 3cm chunks
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp coconut oil
200g frozen peas
1 small lime, zested and juiced
Large handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
400ml can coconut milk
200ml water
Method
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Place the courgettes onto a baking tray with the garlic and spread over the coconut oil.
Bake them for 5 mins, then toss and return to the oven for a further 25-30 mins until soft but not overcooked. Steam the peas for 3-4 minutes until soft.
Add the lime zest and juice, parsley, coconut milk, and water to a blender.
Add the cooked courgette and blitz the mixture together.
Add the peas and blitz again until you reach the consistency you want – how smooth you want the soup is up to you.
Heat the soup and serve.
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Sure, you may have your go-to pair of black pumps, but why not break out of your comfort zone and try something new?
The great thing about shoes is that they’re a pretty cheap investment (especially if you get them on sale) and they’re easy to return if they don’t work out.
Whether it’s a pair of sandals or some killer heels, there’s no wrong way to build a shoe collection.
How Many Shoes Should I Own Capsule Wardrobe?
The answer is, it depends.
Your capsule wardrobe is your own personal style, so there’s no wrong answer to this question.
The point is that you have a few options for how many shoes to include in your capsule wardrobe.
If you’re short on space and time, consider having just one pair of shoes per season.
This will keep your closet looking neat and organized, while still giving you enough variety to choose from during the year.
If you want to be able to switch things up more often, consider having two pairs of shoes per season.
You can even go up to three pairs if that’s what works best for you!
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How often a couple has sex won’t tell you whether or not there are issues in their sex life or in their relationship. As Francis points out, there are legitimate reasons why couples might have less, little, or no sex, whether for a period of time or as an intentionally sustained part of their relationship. It’s not always a crisis, she adds, and it can in fact even be a good thing for the relationship.
“If both partners are in agreement to not have sex, then not having sex is not a problem and can bring people closer as they create the kind of relationship that honors their desires,” she says.
So, when is it a problem to be having less sex?
According to Francis, a lack of sex in a relationship is only a problem “when folks are not in agreement about the sex they do or do not have; this can make sex a source of conflict and contention.” And that’s exactly what you don’t want—for sex to feel bad or feel like a source of tension in the relationship.
If at least one person isn’t happy with the state of their shared sex life, Zimmerman says, that’s when there needs to be some conversations about how to get to a place that feels good for both people.
But, she emphasizes, the way to assess the issue isn’t to start counting how often the couple is having sex or setting benchmarks for how often they ought to be having it. “I believe that talking about frequency, at least talking solely about frequency, is the wrong conversation,” she says.
One partner might want to have more sex, but making it simply about frequency ignores the very thing that’s most likely to make the other person genuinely interested in more sex—that is, how pleasurable it actually is to have it. “We need to be talking about the quality of pleasure and connection, and we need to understand any barriers someone may have to wanting and enjoying sex,” says Zimmerman.
We all know the feeling of waking up on a Monday morning and dreading the week ahead. You’ve got work to do, appointments to make, and bills to pay. But what if you could start your week on a positive note?
Kicking off your Monday with a robust workout can do wonders for your motivation since exercise boosts your endorphins, gives you more energy, and improves your brain health.
Unfortunately, only one in five US adults takes part in exercise every day, and obesity levels are worse than ever. By introducing a regular exercise routine into your life, you’re guaranteed to not only look good but feel good.
Are you ready to kick off your Monday right and improve your physical and mental well-being? Here’s how to transform your fitness.
Why should you practice healthy life habits?
You might want to start your Mondays on a better foot but don’t know what fitness has to do with it. An unhealthy lifestyle like eating fast food, smoking, and drinking can have long-term effects on your physical and mental health. Not looking after your body makes you feel sluggish and tired, which decreases motivation and happiness levels in the long term.
Building habits is one of the best ways to improve your lifestyle over time. If you make something part of your routine, you will likely stick to it. For example, if you start going for a run every Monday morning, you’re far more likely to accomplish it.
Habits take up to two months to become automatic, so keep pushing, and you’ll be on the road to a much healthier lifestyle. For more advice, check out our article, ‘Healthy Lifestyle Habits To Start Now‘.
What is the key to success in fitness?
Sticking to a workout regime is notoriously tricky; life gets in the way of our fitness dreams, and we slowly revert to our old ways. It’s no wonder 50 percent of people who start an exercise regime quit after 6 months.
The key to finding fitness success is to stay consistent and build your workout habits over time. Choose set days to work out (we recommend every two days) and switch up your exercise routines to prevent boredom.
Why is maintaining fitness important?
Maintaining a regular fitness routine is beneficial for both our physical and mental health. Regular workouts increase brain functionality, keep weight off, lower the risk of diabetes, hair loss, and heart disease, and make us feel more energized throughout the day.
Despite this, it’s still more important than ever to have non-deductible health insurance in case of medical emergencies – even if you exercise regularly, you never know when illness might strike.
Regular exercise benefits our mental health by boosting self-esteem and our moods and helps us sleep better at night – it’s, therefore, vital to maintain our fitness levels.
What is sustainable exercise?
The term “sustainable” exercise describes factors in an exercise routine, like how often you work out, the intensity of exercise, and the types of exercise you do.
If you consistently push your body too far and do workouts that you don’t enjoy, you’ll develop a hatred for exercise and won’t stick to a routine.
So, to practice “sustainable” exercise, you need to build the intensity of your workouts in line with your body’s capabilities and do exercises that you enjoy.
Why do we need sustainable fitness?
Without sustainable fitness, you risk pushing your body too far and causing injury. Performing high-intensity workouts before you’re ready can have a severe impact on your health and well-being.
Not only that, but doing exercises you dislike makes you less likely to stick to a routine. For example, if you hate running, don’t force yourself to jog daily – you’ll do anything to prevent it.
How do I get motivated for fitness?
Before starting your fitness journey, finding the motivation you need to get up and go is hard. If you’re feeling sluggish, start by writing down a list of goals – envision what you want in the future.
Next, make your exercises fun by signing up for a gym class or doing a sport you used to love.
Finally, if you’re new to exercise and feel nervous, involve friends or family by doing workouts together!
How do I start motivation on Monday?
Start your Monday morning by doing light exercise like jogging or pilates. This will help get your endorphins flowing and give you the motivation you need to have a productive day.
We also recommend having a nutritious breakfast to give your body the fuel to start the week off right. Eating breakfast daily has been proven to increase your metabolism, so eating a healthy breakfast can help you lose weight.
Revitalize your Mondays with a workout
We get it. Mondays are the worst. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start the week off right. We’ve covered everything you need to boost your Monday motivation and improve your physical and mental health.
As we’ve discussed, regular exercise boosts your metabolism, mood, and physical health. It can prevent diabetes and heart disease, meaning you’ll live happily for longer. Implementing exercise into your Monday morning routine is guaranteed to boost your productivity for the rest of the week. If you need even more Monday motivation, check out our article ‘50 of the Most Powerful Quotes of All Time‘.
