#it’s significantly improved my life and mental health and physical health etc

[probablyhuntersmom]

Big "T" and Small "t" Trauma Portrayed in The Owl House

Warnings: abuse and trauma mentions ahead.

I thought of putting together a post of its own to highlight an aspect of trauma that has been incorporated into the show. This post will be added to my TOH-related mental health masterpost that will be uploaded after the S3 finale, Watching and Dreaming, is released.

Big “T” traumatic events are singular, standalone, life-altering events that don’t happen repeatedly. The type that replays in your mind weeks, months or years after it happens. They can significantly change your perceptions and physiology, and aren't necessarily just about physical harm. Examples are a car crash, a life-threatening injury, getting publicly humiliated, or a natural disaster.

Small “t” traumatic events are importantly still very distressing, and can repeat over time. One of my therapists described this as drops of water falling on a rock again and again, eroding the rock over time (while big “T” would be a single big smash against the rock that leaves a pretty noticeable crack or two). Examples of small “t” are emotional abuse, a loud noise along a street, and smaller scale versions of bigger events that aren’t an immediate danger or which happen after you have established/reached safety e.g. seeing something that reminds you of someone, that makes you feel distress. If you were a parentified kid, like Hunter (having to overextend himself in dangerous situations to be Belos's punching bag), you will have definitely have experienced small "t" trauma to some degree.

This concept was first introduced to me by the best therapist I had. Each of these two types would be treated in different ways. Both types can be experienced differently by each person, since we each have unique life histories and unique combinations of risk factors (that may worsen one’s mental health) and protective factors (that can improve one’s mental health).

E.g. a car crash may not actually feel like a big “T” trauma experience for some people, while certain incidents of more intense psychological abuse that don’t involve physical harm, could be a big “T” incident for other people because it is life-altering.

I’m pretty sure almost everybody has gone through both “T” and “t” trauma to some degree. If you have been affected by trauma, managing your symptoms, and the way in which you receive support from trusted loved ones (and if you choose to see one, a therapist), will be different depending on whether it is the aftermath of big “T” or small “t” events that need to be attended to. If you have experienced both types, you'd need to attend to each differently. This will manifest differently for each person.

Big “T” events can really quickly change the meanings you subconsciously give to things about yourself (e.g. how strong you thought you were) and things around you (e.g. How safe is the world I live in? In what ways does the world feel different now?), changing those into negative associations. With small “t”, the same thing can happen on a smaller scale but it may be easier to turn those negative perceptions around and nudge them in a positive direction. You may benefit from being equipped with reframing tools e.g. journaling, hanging out with safe people, creative outlets like dance or art classes, etc.

Hunter is written so darn well and the production crew have overall made good distinctions between the big “T” and small “t” incidents that he experienced.

Big “T” incidents in the show are the big reveal in Hollow Mind, watching Belos 'die' (I'm wondering what must've been going through his mind when watching his friends put up the drawings of their loved ones in the refurbished shack..), being possessed, and losing Flapjack. Can’t deny that they were life-altering:

Small “t” incidents he went through include, and there are..........so many of them:

(The number of them that are in Labyrinth Runners alone is bonkers)

but we need to remember that small “t” can still be very distressing to go through: we don’t wanna invalidate or minimize that.

Even in the therapy room, if I have a client who has experienced both types, I may not necessarily attend to a client's big "T" wounds first, even though at first that may seem like the logical formulaic thing to do. Because if the client finds that too painful, we could always start by working on small "t" wounds. That's how case by case things can be for mental health treatment.

For a few other Hunter scenes it is less straightforward, e.g. his manic behaviour in Eclipse Lake:

And the haircut-related panic attack:

though I’m inclined to think these are small “t” because I don’t think he will look back on these incidents years later and become disturbed just by recalling them.

The kind of note I want to end on however...might not be what you'd expect.

One of the other Labyrinth Runners moments is a small "t" event that is not listed above. To this day it is my fave snippet in the entire show even after watching Thanks to Them, because from a clinical and thematic perspective I find it realistic, layered and powerful, so much contained in just under 15 seconds:

Because this little experience, while obviously unpleasant for Hunter (likely getting him to emotionally flash back to the moments where Belos almost killed him) for a short time, was also good for him because a safe trusted person was present to hold the space for him. There is both bad and good at play here, ultimately good because contact/connection was willingly made between them both (Hunter could have chosen to shut him out, but in the 3rd and 4th frames it is so telling how deep down this kid truly wants to connect...which is a basic need anyway).

We in the audience already know that Gus is a safe person - though Hunter doesn't believe that yet - who has come along at last to cross paths with him, outside of the Emperor's Coven and after Hunter has fled from that coven. And Gus asks out of genuine concern, "What's going on with you?" which breaks the icy layer of avoidance and detachment that Hunter has been trying to put up since he dashed out of the Owl House in the middle of his first panic attack.

Re-experiencing trauma can't be totally avoided, but the connection you could experience 1. with the people you trust while they support you, and 2. with yourself while using helpful tools and resources on your own.....especially when you have #1 and/or #2 while you are re-experiencing something difficult memories: that is the powerful stuff that could keep you going.

As you might be able to tell, I love this kid so muchhh 😭 He has helped me connect better with my inner child than ever before, on top of my past therapy sessions, he helps me as a licensed clinician to notice textbook stuff that is applied in a practical way, without me having to do as much guesswork on the go with real clients! And I have read on this site that his story has helped other fans to notice things about themselves that should be attended to with care and love.

#toh analysis #toh hunter #the owl house #hunter's trauma #hunter's abuse #golden guard #big t vs small t trauma #loz writes a meta

[ed-recovery-affirmations]

What do you think about HEAS?

Long story short, I support it.

So anon is referring to the "health at every size" movement, or the movement spurred by many fat people claiming that the majority of their health problems stem from doctors failing to treat them properly because they assume, at a glance, that they have a plethora of health problems based on their weight. So they fail to run proper tests, often costing fat patients years of wasted time that would have made a massive difference in health outcomes.

I have seen this happen. I know that fat people are not making it up when they say they experience this. I have a close friend who got fat in early childhood. This person did not eat significantly more than I did, and in fact, their mom was a hippie who introduced all different kinds of vegetables, vitamins, etc and eschewed all inorganic treats. As for me, I grew up with two parents who worked full-time and had gotten their nutritional information in the 70's, so I grew up on Kid Cuisine, McDonald's, and wonder bread. By looking at us, though, people would have assumed the opposite, because I was much thinner.

I saw this friend subjected to fat camp when we were in our teens, and taught to starve and over-exert themselves in ways that had lasting mental and physical health consequences. They developed anorexia and nearly fainted every time they stood up, but people praised them for this behavior because all they saw was weight loss, which they assumed was a sign of improved health. This same friend experienced a lifetime of medical abuse too lengthy to document here, and I suppose that's their story to tell anyway. However, one event that sticks out in my mind was when they developed gallstones. They experienced severe stomach pains after they ate anything, and this went on for a period of several months. Doctors kept telling them to eat less fatty foods, assuming that must have been what made up their diet. However, it was quite the opposite. Because their stomach pain had gotten so bad, they were only nibbling apple slices and saltines each day. As it turned out, they suffered months of gallstones before the problem was finally diagnosed.

Because health is complicated, there's no way to do a side-by-side comparison between mine and my friend's. But I know theirs would have been much better if they had been allowed to live fat in peace, and taken seriously by medical professionals.

The "health at every size" movement posits that people can experience their peak health at, well, every size, and that restricting down to a conventionally acceptable size is actually more harmful to the body than just letting them live. Now, there are a lot of complicated factors that go into size and health outcomes, but among them are frequently genetics, as well as inherited trauma, environmental and socioeconomic factors. (So, for example, there's the idea that if your ancestors experienced starvation, your body may resist losing weight.) None of this is straightforward. As I said, body outcomes are influenced by a number of factors.

But embracing health at every size could help a lot of fat people, which is important - and it could help thin people too, I believe. It could help everyone. A lot less eating disorders would form if we were all able to let go of the societal fear "but what if I get fat?" The truth is that bodies change naturally through life - puberty, for example, and then adulthood, menopause, pregnancy, the stress of a health crisis, a new medication, et cetera. We cannot retain a certain "look" forever. We remain in flux always. And there is no morality in gaining weight or changing shape during many of these life events. We often do a lot more health damage to ourselves trying to retain thinness than we would just eating intuitively and letting our bodies grow as they will.

But I feel there's something else that's important to mention in all this. Illness strikes many people in invisible ways, and there is no morality in experiencing illness either. I am a chronically ill person who isn't fat. If I got fat, my illness still would have nothing to do with my weight, though of course then everyone would assume that it did. The truth is, there are a lot of people who are not at their peak health, both fat and thin, and all of these individuals deserve respect, support, and to have their individual health needs taken seriously. It's very harmful to assume that all health problems are caused by somebody's weight.

Look, I'm not a doctor. But neither are most of the fatphobic people who claim feelings of superiority for their thinness. I think that a lot of ED sufferers would benefit from being able to let go of the fear that fatness inspires in them, and I think there are a lot of fat people that would be healthier at their resting weight than if they were pushed to restrict.

So yeah, I support health at every size. But I'm also supportive of providing respectful care for people who are not in good health.

#ed recovery #fatphobia #F/O/F #haes #health at every size #restriction #restriction cw #chronic illness #diet culture #sick society #long post

[suniastrology]

SATURN RETROGRADE – JUNE 4 to OCTOBER 23, 2022 What does it mean and how it could affect us? Each year, Saturn, the planet of time, responsibilities, truth; limits and regulations is retrograding for approximately 4,5 months. At the moment this takes place in the sign of Aquarius which represents one of the astrological houses (area of life) in your birth chart. When a planet retrogrades, in astrology, is considered that things in certain area/s in your life are slowing down or needs to be revisit, reflect or re -do. Because of the nature of the planet and its representations in astrology Saturn tend to delay things and during this retrograde period this could be felt more significantly. We tend to experience retrogrades more internally on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual sense.

Saturn retrograde in particular may ask as to go back and correct mistakes, to re-do things where a certain standard is not met, to go a check detail and to amend and adjust; to study and master your craft thoroughly before put things into practice. Retrograde Saturn is about reality check and questions we might ask and reflect upon during these near 5 months period could be: What I’ve done well and where I can improve? Why I wasn’t able to complete a project in a successful manner and what else I could do to achieve desirable results? Where do I have to be more discipline and organise so I can build a solid foundation and to progress further? Where hard work, commitments and even sacrifices could be made so recognition and rewards can be experienced? What are my fears and uncertainties and what I can do to go against them and to overcome them?...

All above are just some examples which might trigger your thoughts and intentions in taking actions in such directions and manner towards your progress and success in certain departments in your life. The answers for these questions could be found within your rather than outer influences. But be aware that Saturn is not an easy planet. It requires truthfulness, hard work, patience and commitment. If you manage to reflect on matters with rationality, realistic and practical approach, the retrograde period could be a beneficial ‘asset’ when Saturn turns direct on October 23 when thing will start move faster and where tangible results could unfold. You may feel free and liberated and forward moving after this hard work behind the scene during the Saturn retrograde. Therefore, use these few months in learning, planning, organising, restructuring or correct things. Be patient and trust the process.

Everything described above could be relevant for your personal and professional life as well as love, health, finances, etc. ‘ Keep in mind that these are GENERAL ASTROLOGICAL TENDENCIES and how exactly this energy will influence you it’s depending on your personal horoscope, but most definitely you will feel these astrological events in one way or another, especially, in some areas in your life. And remember, that singe astrological event does not represent the whole picture in a personal or on a collective level.

Best wishes

suni astrology

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[hopeful-hugz]

knowing your partner well can potentially make writing a lot easier, repost, do not reblog. meet the mun.

— basics

name: Egg, Riley or Rookie pronouns: She/Them reference of communication: IMs here or Discord (Or Texts if you have my cell #) single/taken: Single atm

— three facts

I have a little brother who goes by Pegg online. He’s the light of my life and adore him to bits; I could go on for hours about him.

I’m selectively mute.

I recently started my personal mental health journey; it’s got mixed results so far.

— experience

Overall I’ve been RPing from around 13 - 15 years at this point. This year (or next idr) is going to be my 10-year anniversary on Tumblr in specific though.

— sub-genres

I’ll do p much anything sub-genre wise. Though romantic, sexual and heavily dark themes (torture, death etc) need plotting.

— plots vs memes

Improv is always my go-to on Tumblr but I’m no stranger to plotting either. I don’t do it much nowadays unless it’s something that significantly impacts a character. But that’s because most times I try to plot it’s me presenting an idea and my partners just going along with it or accepting it as fact, rather than trying to bounce off the idea and improve it. My plotting style is very much that; taking ideas and building off of them. If I’m the only one building on them, chances are I’ll lose interest quickly and just stick to improv and memes. Since that partner seems more content to just go along with whatever comes along. That being said- When I do reblog memes it’s usually cause I desperately want people to send stuff in (ESPECIALLY when I’m begging in the tags), so don’t be afraid to reach out. Every ask I get makes my life a little easier to cope with.

— long or short replies

It depends on the context and how much I have to work with. It’s not about post length, but the potential in the reply and the context for it.  You can have something wordy and filled with exposition on your character’s thoughts and feelings, but if they aren’t physically interacting with the other muses they are writing with then there’s not a lot of room for my muses to do anything in return. My muses can be pretty intuitive sometimes with people they connect with, but they aren’t mind readers. If you give them little to think about or work with physically, typically my replies will be shorter.

— best time to write

Entirely depends on the day. I struggle with a lot of chronic illnesses (to the point where going outside is a legitimate danger for me) and am starting my own mental health journey. Not to mention my folks like to spring stuff on the family last minute a lot of the time, or my father in particular will tear down my mood. Usually if I’m on, I’m on; usually either doing opens or memes while chipping away at drafts in the background.

Taken from @justiceburst​ (Love you Dusty) so feel free to take it from me <3

#Games and Watch || Dash Games #Breakfast in Space || OOC

[meditating-dog-lover]

Healing but still in pain

As I have said in the past, I had very troubling and traumatizing teenage years. From 2009-2010 my life was so painful and traumatic. Life got much better thankfully because I gained independence, moved out, established myself and my own identity, and am a firm believer in healing and recovering and that there is always hope in the end. For the past 14-15 years I worked a lot on this healing and my life improved in so many ways. I moved to a lovely area, got a great education, am working in a respected and rewarding career path, have financial security and independence, have 2 dogs, got the chance to travel, went on a healing journey that significantly improved my physical and mental wellbeing, etc... My life has been filled with opportunities, privilege, and recovery since 2010 despite some difficult days.

I am reward driven unfortunately, and was moreso in the past than now because I established the value of psychological healing, which is a form of success and reward itself tbh.

Despite the success and healing, I still have some painful memories, moments, and flashbacks. Also I have some things that hurt me in the past that I am still working on healing. This ties in with:

(1) health anxiety and healing. I've had doctors scare and gaslight me in the past, to the point where I had a dentist damage my tooth when I was 14. This made me anxious of doctors and generally very distrusting of them (not all of course). I felt so inclined to take care of my own health so I don't have to rely on doctors who recommend unnecessary surgery and pharmaceuticals. I've healed a lot physically, I just need to work on my eczema and stop feeling so angry at doctors and dentists all the time because that also does nothing to help me.

(2) poor confidence/style and feeling shameful (due to how I was raised). I had perfectionist, image-focused parents. So I grew up with a lot of shame and I don't want that to control me anymore. I have poor confidence and style since I didn't really grow up with a good sense of this (this is a bit different from shame). I've struggled with my weight and had body dysmorphia and I still kind of do. But it's getting better and I'll eventually find the confidence to dress better. Also I was neglected by peers a lot and guys made fun of me when I was attracted to them, so this obviously poorly influenced my self-image.

(3) political trauma. As the granddaughter of a Palestinian, the war has always been a painful subject for me to talk about. It was painful 14-15 years ago and it is just as painful now. Sometimes it becomes so painful I get really mad (I have every right to because my family's history, culture, and community is being exterminated). Even when my coworker mentioned Gaza a few days ago, to my very pleasant surprise because sometimes it honestly feels like nobody gives a fuck, I felt hurt and choked up talking about it with them. Telling them this issue is deeply hurtful and traumatic to me because my family is personally affected by it and because I received a lot of shit and bullying when I spoke in defense of Palestine when I was a teenager in middle school. It's one of those things I need to talk about to feel better, but it feels painful to and sometimes I feel like the social climate at work and other public places won't tolerate it. I know the world is waking up to the Palestinian genocide and the awareness is very helpful, doesn't mean it isn't painful or traumatizing and it would not stop feeling this way even if Palestine is freed by tomorrow morning.

(4) general anxiety and stress. I've always been tense and on edge and I need to find ways to sit down and relax and take a breather. Maybe even meditate, and even take a break from social media because that puts me on high alert. Of course the news from the past 5 months has definitely made me stressed, and I can confidently say it made my eczema flareups worse, as well as my work performance (I'm doing great now and got a raise recently but October/November was so tough). I've always been tense and on edge, so the recently circumstances made things even worse.

(5) socializing and dating. I am someone who is very scared of developing feelings for someone. I am incapable of doing so, and I am scared of being emotionally open and vulnerable around people. Growing up it was hard to do so with my parents, and I've always been rejected when I wanted to join a social group or date someone. So I remain emotionally frigid and avoid catching feelings to avoid getting hurt, knowing that deep down I want emotional connections. I've filled that void with pretending I wanted only physical connections, but I know I want something deeper and more meaningful. I just don't have the emotional capacity to do so. Out of everything on this list, this will be the hardest to tackle.

I'll be 29 in a few months, so I'm almost 30. I would love to heal these as a part of my healing 20s before I turn 30, but even if I don't I am still on the right track. I feel more confident in general because I feel like my health is going in the right direction and I'm losing weight. I am doing great overall, I just have some small areas of improvement to work on, and at the end of the day, so does everyone else.

[drmitalisoni]

Mental Health Checkup: 5 Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself

Mental health is an important part of our overall well-being and should not be overlooked. It’s essential to check in with ourselves on a regular basis to ensure that we are taking care of our mental health as much as we do for physical health. Here are five crucial questions you should ask yourself when it comes time for your next mental health checkup:

1) How am I feeling emotionally?  Emotional well-being is key, so take some time to reflect on how you’re feeling day-to-day and if there have been any changes lately that might require further attention or action. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? If so, don't hesitate to reach out for help from a psychiatrist in Bhopal who can provide the support needed during this difficult journey toward recovery.

2) Am I engaging in healthy habits? Mental wellness requires self-care activities such as exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, getting enough sleep each night, and having meaningful conversations with friends or family members throughout the week - all of which can affect one's mood significantly over time! Make sure these practices become part of your daily routine if they aren't already! 

3) Am I managing my stress effectively? Stress management techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises, etc., will help reduce tension levels while also improving concentration skills & productivity at work/home! This could make all the difference when it comes down to dealing effectively with life's everyday challenges & responsibilities. 

4) Do I feel good about myself? Self-esteem plays an important role in maintaining positive mental well-being! Ask yourself "Do I feel confident about my abilities?" Do I recognize & accept both strengths& weaknesses?" Take steps towards building up confidence by reminding yourself daily why you’re great just the way you are!

5) How balanced is my lifestyle? The balance between work/playtime helps us stay motivated while avoiding burnout from too much pressure or exhaustion due to lack thereof! Aiming for 8 hours of sleep per night alongside making room for leisurely activities (like reading books) every now and then will give your mind and body system some restorative downtime after long periods of hard labor and hustle!!

Also Read: Mental Doctor in Bhopal

Overall, looking out For Ourselves mentally is just as important as physically taking care of ourselves -- so don't forget to check in with yourself regularly and address any issues that may arise promptly by reaching out to a professional psychiatrist.

About the Author: For top-notch psychiatric care in Bhopal, turn to Dr. Mitali Soni Loya. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to mental health, Dr. Loya offers compassionate and comprehensive treatment for various psychiatric conditions. Her expertise covers a wide range of mental health concerns, and she is dedicated to helping individuals lead happier and healthier lives. When seeking the services of a trusted psychiatrist in Bhopal, Dr. Mitali Soni Loya is the name you can rely on for personalized care and professional guidance. Don't hesitate to reach out for the support you need.

#Mental Doctor in Bhopal

[cocklessboy]

I’m 37 years old. I’ve been on testosterone HRT for a little over a year now and man, this shit is amazing (don’t let anyone tell you that HRT later in life isn’t effective, it fucking IS). But SO MANY THINGS changed that I was NOT told about, and I wish I’d known what to expect a bit better. So, fellow transmascs who have started or plan to start HRT, here’s my list of Shit What Has Changed From The Hormones. Obviously keep in mind that everyone is different, this list is not exhaustive of all possible changes, and you may or may not experience all of these.

Permanent Changes (things which, to my knowledge, will not change back even if I ever lost access to HRT):

Big Clit (this was one of the first things to change - the clit gets bigger, your size may vary, and parts of it get more sensitive; mine is about the size of my pinkie finger and is big enough to “jerk” with a couple of fingers for sexual pleasure)

Hair All Over (my hair growth came VERY slowly and I am only just now finally starting to get a visible beard; this one is dependent in large part on genetics, and may take a while or may happen right away)

Manly Voice (my voice is pretty deep! higher than a lot of men and still sounds a bit teenager-y, and that may not change, time will tell, but I do not sound female at all anymore)

Conditional Physical Changes (physical things which, to my knowledge, will revert at least in part if I ever lose access to HRT):

BIG STINK (I get sweaty and stinky really easily, even right after putting on deodorant, my feet are sweaty and stinky, my genitals smell totally different now and even stink when they’re clean - I smell very MAN now; this will probably reduce over time as I finish “puberty” and get older)

No periods!!! (Menstruation stopped after a couple months; the whole cycle stopped and there are no more monthly fluctuations in mood, no cramps, no PMS, absolutely none of it. PLEASE NOTE THAT TESTOSTERONE IS NOT BIRTH CONTROL! It is theoretically still possible to get pregnant, so BE CAREFUL out there)

Man Face/Body (body fat distribution has become recognizably male; my face looks male, although quite young; my body fat has moved to male places - big ol beer gut!)

MUSCLES (They do NOT happen automatically but when I exercise now, it leads to a visible increase in muscle mass; when I feel my arms, I feel muscle there and it feels AWESOME)

Big Feet (my feet have actually grown significantly, to the point where my old shoes don’t fit and I have to buy new ones two sizes larger; some people have reported hands growing as well, etc.)

Conditional Emotional/Mental Changes (brain things which, to my knowledge, will revert at least in part if I ever lose access to HRT):

Improved Overall Mental Health (this is pretty obvious - relief of dysphoria leads to a massive improvement; former severe depression and anxiety are pretty much just gone now and I generally feel happier and more comfortable in my own skin)

Stabler Emotions (I am less sensitive, have fewer mood swings, do not feel hurt as easily; menstruation-related mood changes are gone and my emotional state changes based on daily circumstances and events rather than on a monthly schedule)

Inability to Cry (this one really messed me up actually; I used to be a BIG crier, easily set off by almost anything, and I was looking forward to maybe not crying so easily; I did NOT REALIZE that testosterone makes it actually DIFFICULT to cry even when you want to; sometimes this is a serious problem because I’m lacking a critical tool for emotional stability; when I can’t let my feelings out by crying I have to turn to other things like physical activity and aggression; I think this one is REALLY IMPORTANT for people to know about because right up until just a couple of weeks ago, I actually believed cis men didn’t cry solely because of trauma and repression, but it turns out their hormones literally make it hard to cry; I can cry SOMETIMES but it takes a LOT to get the tears to come out, they are not always available when I need them)

Increased Aggression (this one is NOT purely negative - the aggression is not uncontrolled! it is simply AVAILABLE; previously I was always very anxious; in a fight-or-flight situation I had only flight available to me, couldn’t stand up for myself or defend myself, allowed people to take advantage of me, couldn’t even watch scary movies or play most video games because the anxiety of feeling in danger made me run away; now I am capable of standing up for myself, pushing through scary situations, fighting monsters in video games without fear; it turns out that when you can’t cry, aggression IS a viable way to stabilize your emotions by releasing them via anger, but it is VERY IMPORTANT to be aware of how you do this and be careful not to do any harm in the process - playing a violent video game or getting intense exercise are safe ways of releasing emotions through aggression)

“THAT’S AWESOME” (related to the previous point, stuff I used to think was stupid is now awesome, like cool special effects in movies, creepy monsters in video games, etc.)

ALL HORNT UP (I am asexual and up until recently I didn’t care about sex at all; I used to get horny and masturbate once every few days or so on average; now I am horny ALL THE TIME and constantly aware of my clitoris, which is analogous to a cis man’s penis; everything makes me think of sex and my thoughts are full of sexual imagery a lot of the time; I wind up masturbating at least once a day, sometimes multiple times; I hate this actually, it’s inconvenient and frustrating; lately I find myself wanting to actually have sex with another person, though I don’t feel sexual attraction and wouldn’t want to have sex with someone I am not extremely comfortable with; I am assured this massively increased sex drive will decrease as I get through “puberty”)

Confidence (just an overall boost in confidence beyond that which comes from feeling at home in my body; this probably ties into the aggression but is not related to any changes in how other people treat me, I just feel less anxious and more confident, full stop)

Social Changes (changes in how other people perceive and interact with me):

Cis male friends refuse to make physical contact with me; friends who used to hug me regularly will no longer do so; these (straight) friends feel that the correct way to acknowledge my masculinity is to treat me the way they have been taught to treat other men, which means that physical contact can only ever be violent (at some level, this includes things like arm punches and back slaps) or sexual (which they would not do because they are straight, though I am not); This is all an aspect of toxic masculinity, but I was not aware that my cis male friends engaged in it until they saw ME as a man, since they were not like this with me when they saw me as a woman.

Similarly, conversations with other men are FUCKING EXHAUSTING. every conversation has to be a competition, a battle with a winner and a loser. no free exchanges of ideas and information. every opinion must be stated as a FACT and disagreements are actually PERSONAL ATTACKS THAT MUST BE DEFENDED AGAINST. This is another aspect of toxic masculinity which I absolutely abhor. It is a learned behavior, not something that comes from testosterone. I find it so exhausting that I avoid talking to guy friends and prefer to chat with female friends instead.

I look very young and probably always will; people will jokingly say “it must be nice to look young” but I am in my late 30s and it is not fun to look like a teenager; security guards in shops follow me around assuming I’m there to shoplift; anytime I introduce myself to new people my age I feel compelled to first tell them I’m older than I look, otherwise they treat me like a child.

I have yet to experience any significant difference in things like respect from other people because of the pandemic - I rarely speak with people I don’t already know really well. However, it’s worth noting that there is ample anecdotal evidence from other trans men that in general, people are more respectful and take you more seriously if they perceive you as male.

Things That Don’t Change:

The boobs don’t go away without surgery. This is my last major point of dysphoria and I am planning surgery soon. Binders can help in the meantime, but the redistribution of fat thanks to HRT does nothing to breast tissue (alas).

I am still the same goddamn person, and sometimes I wish people wouldn’t treat me differently out of some misguided eagerness to prove they are trans-friendly; for me, my transition is about feeling more at home in my own skin, not about any desire to be perceived as fundamentally different; this is quite personal, however, and your experience may vary.

My cat does not seem to perceive me any differently and does not behave any differently with me. I was actually worried about this because previously he was always a bit nervous around men. Animals know what’s up, they know who you are.

Food and drink still tastes the same; hobbies and interests are the same; political and social opinions are the same.

Despite the above notes about things like aggression, I have NOT become more violent or controlling; I do NOT show affection violently; I have NOT lost the need for cuddles and comfort and expressing emotions; these things are NOT inherent to being male, they are aspects of the toxic masculinity that our society teaches.

That’s all I can think of for now. Might add more later. Other trans men, feel free to reblog and add your experiences. Transphobes keep your fucking hands off my post.

#transgender #transmasc #trans man #lgbtqia+ #queer #gender #hormones #hrt #transitioning

[cozycottagetarot]

Pick A Card: What would a tarot reader tell them about you?

Hello, hello! This reading is all about things a tarot reader might mention about you to whoever you're inquiring about. The piles in this reading seem to mostly discuss potential happenings in your past, and things you may struggle with. I apologise in advance for any grammatical errors, I tried to proofread but I'm tired 🥱.

How is this worded?

This reading is speaking to you, the reader (ex. You may be the kind of person who…) but it’s all things a tarot reader would mention to them (current love interest, friend, future spouse etc) about you.

This is a general reading, so only take what resonates. You can check out my paid readings here.

PILE 1

Cards: 8 of pentacles Rx, 9 of pentacles, 6 of wands Rx, 2 of swords Rx, Page of pentacles, 3 of swords Rx, Judgement Rx

First impressions: Talented but doesn’t put in the work or talented and a hardworker but doesn’t get the recognition they deserve. Anxious tendencies. Has had their heart broken or experienced a big loss. Enjoys the finer things in life. Self starter. Puts great care into their mental health. Air signs and earth signs specifically. Health oriented. Could be introverted. Could have darker hair, more so hair that looks black. Could be born in the fall, specifically November.

You may be someone who puts all their focus into a particular area. I won’t lie, at first glance I thought of lazy with the eight of pentacles reversed, but that didn’t seem right. A lot of the cards however, show images of someone focusing on an object or animal. It makes me think of tendencies to hyper focus or fixate on things.

Paired with the other cards, the nine of pentacles to me says you’re likely a self-starter. The kind of person who doesn’t need to be prompted to take action and enjoy the results of your actions.

I have two cards with grapes in them and it’s really standing out to me. Grapes make me think of a blend between luxury in the sense of extravagance, and simplicity. Also overall enjoying life. That could be something you enjoy or are seeking in this lifetime.

The eight of pentacles reversed can also mean lack of balance, paying attention to one area of your life, while the nine of pentacles is about enjoying life and not being all business. You may be someone who struggles to balance the time you spend focusing on work vs play, as represented also by the two of swords reverse.

With the six of wands in reverse, I think you may either be someone who is humble and doesn’t seek public acknowledgement of what you achieve or you don’t get enough credit for just how much you do.

The Page of pentacles tells me you may always be trying to improve/develop your skills. You may value the ability to learn, create and pursue new ideas.

With Judgement reversed, you may have suffered a loss of some kind that impacts you significantly. You could be struggling with your health, or be very self critical.

With the eight of pentacles and six of wands in reverse, it’s also likely you may avoid responsibility or leadership roles.

You may have low self-worth or feel like despite the things you have done, you’re not living your truest self. You may be trying to move on and pursue the life you desire. This is where you may be in your life now. You may have experienced something that opened your eyes and changed your perspective as well.

Physical Appearance Notes: brown hair, multicolour hair, tattoos, straight teeth, charming smile, bald, intense gaze, brown/green/grey eyes, bow lips, small mouth

Important Months (birth month, meeting month, etc): February, January, July, September

PILE 2

Cards: The Heirophant Rx, The Emperor, Queen of cups Rx, Knight of cups Rx, 8 of Swords Reversed, The Devil, 10 of swords Rx, 6 of wands

First impressions: Aries. Scorpio. Unorthodox. ‘Life threw a punch and they punched back’. Prominent male figure may have been holding you back. Erratic. Strong willed. Determined. Blue eyes. Blonde or if brown a lighter shade of brown hair. Could be into witchcraft. Cats. Something to do with the stars. Self love. Seeking freedom. “I’ve worked too hard for this.” Insomnia or sleep issues.

With the eight of swords and the devil, I see it as breaking free from something. It could be family, religious beliefs, bad habits, toxic relationships…. So many different things are coming to me. It wasn’t easy but necessary.

You could have picked yourself back up and are moving forward and succeeding as shown by the ten of swords rx and the six of wands. There’s this sense of victory, but I feel this sense of heaviness as well. I pulled a few cards from my witches deck, mainly for physical traits and any other little messages that may be reiterated from tarot cards. However, most of the cards have this dreamy, ethereal ‘I love myself’ imagery to them except one. The brown witch. She has her harvest, and is looking directly at the viewer. But her face is shadowed. It’s as if to say this is what I’ve walked away with, but not unscathed. Like i said, there’s this underlying heaviness to the cards.

With these cards, the queen of cups reversed is about putting your own needs first and taking care of yourself. Shadow work (understanding your traumas, getting to the root of limiting and irrational beliefs) kind of popped in my head as well. It could be something you actively work on or something you have an unconscious habit of working on.

With the emperor i would say you’re taking or have made a desicion at some point that you weren’t just going to be controlled. In the past you could have felt heavily controlled. That or you don’t like playing by other peoples rules. Not necessarily a bad thing, depending on how consciously you live your life as well as how developed you are (again, shadow work).

Freedom is definitely a common theme coming up in the cards, but with The Heirophant and eight of swords reversed, I’d say there’s this vulnerability here as well that makes you a bit more harsh or nods to not wanting to be controlled because you worked hard to free yourself. You're definitely not one to be trifled with and whoever would be wondering about you would be told don't try to bring any kind of drama to your life.

Physical Apearance Notes: full lips, medium length hair, bald, beard, causal or trendy style, Grecian type nose, brown hair, grey hair, crooked teeth/smile, brown eyes, blue eyes, ethereal, natural (shape) lips. *You guys have idea how excited I got after I did the reading, grabbed a handful of these note and saw that blue eyes and ethereal showed up*

Important Months (birth month, meeting month, etc): March, September, October, November,

PILE 3

Cards: 4 of swords Rx, 5 of cups, Knight of cups, W heel of fortune Rx, 9 of swords, King of cups, 10 of cups

First Impressions: Mischievous and playful energy for sure. Twins or maybe a Gemini or Pisces. Mysterious. Wise. Crafty. Getting loss in the big picture. Always on the go. Hopeless romantic. Longing. Water signs. Prone to sadness or depression. Anxiety. Dreamer. Trying to make things go the way [they] want instead of going with the flow.

With the wheel of fortune in reverse, I want to say you’re someone who may have had quite a few ‘unpleasant' things happen to them.

You could have anxiety or often find yourself stressed out, maybe from things not going your way, and also longing for your ideal life, whatever that may look like.

While I was shuffling a lot of cards kept falling out at once… and i promise I’m a pretty decent shuffler lol. Multiple cards falling out at once along with the five of cups makes me think you get caught up in the big picture, focusing on losses (as also hinted at by the nine of swords), instead of focusing on what you do have and taking things one step at the time.

With the four of swords reversed and knight of cups, I immediately thought of someone who is constantly on the go, never really resting or taking a moment to stop and smell the roses. You may need help shifting your focus… being more mindful of the life happening around you in the here and now.

The king of cups and ten of cups came out last, but the king of cups doesn't come out in my readings often so bare with me on this one. I pulled a few more cards to help me understand what feels like two distinct energies and I got Strength in reverse, Eight of Swords and the Queen of Cups.

I think you try to embody the king of cups in attempt to bring peace and harmony into your life. Trying to be calm, following your intuition, diplomatic/considerate. However, your anxieties and headspace tends to hold you back leaving you feeling trapped. You may have doubts about your ability to really reach your ideal life, but I feel you're completely capable of doing so on your own.

I'd say here the queen of cups is about tapping into your feminine energy, regardless of gender. You might need to go inside and take note more of how you’re feeling, what your heart is telling you. You need to be more nurturing, kind and understanding with yourself.

I also keep hearing, "This isn’t how it should be. This is not the life you’re meant to live."

Physical Appearance Notes: mischievous eyes, wide/toothy smile, extensions or wig, brown eyes, blue eyes, short, beard, serious face, black hair, brown hair, full, lips, straight teeth, charming smile, sporty style, natural (shape) lips, medium length hair

Important Months (birth month, meeting month, etc): February, May

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Disclaimer: I read tarot for self reflection and guidance purposes, but as always, this reading is for fun and entertainment purposes only. I may include advice for if you find a particular topic resonating, but it is in no way meant to replace any kind of professional advice. Any reading I post is in no way meant to act as or replace professional advice of any kind. You know yourself and what’s going on in your life best so I ask that you trust yourself above all else. Prediction readings are to be seen simply as a potential outcome. Finally, please take only what resonates from the reading which may be some of it, all of it, or none at all.

#pick a pile #pick a card #pac #pac reading #pick a picture #pick a pile reading #pick a card reading #ariesmoontarot

[theunstuffedpepper]

I’ve thought about making a post to sum up my life over the past week and there’s so much scrambling around in my little brain about it, it seems like too much to succinctly write.

Here’s a recap, and while I’m trying to be succinct, I doubt it’ll be short. 🙂

I had an appointment last Thursday where I was prescribed meds for high blood pressure and for PPD/anxiety. I’ve been taking the PPD/A meds since. I took the BP meds for two days, and stopped because they were giving me headaches and making me insanely thirsty despite chugging tons of water.

On the BP front, my doctor prescribed me meds after my blood pressure spiked in her office. I was there to talk about PPD, so no surprise that I was anxious and nervous. She freaked (though she’s very lovely and kind) and prescribed meds, recommended an EKG and bloodwork, and set me up with a primary care appointment. I have a very well documented pattern of my BP being higher in the office and normal at home - hello, crippling anxiety - so being prescribed meds was very frustrating. Since I wasn’t going to continue taking the meds, I decided to track my BP twice a day in preparation for an appointment with a primary care doctor on Tuesday.

Tuesday rolls around and I’m nervous as all hell, of course, but my BP is better at the office than it was with the OB. I meet my new primary care doctor and, guys, she is INCREDIBLE. I’ve never been listened to by a doctor like that before. She was kind, gentle, patient, and she spoke to me on my level. She shared plenty about her family, life and health. I was so comfortable. Long story short, she agreed that I don’t need the medication and instead asked me to do two things: (1) clean up my diet and start drinking a high-potassium smoothie every morning, and (2) get back to exercising regularly. Both of these things will be easier to do now that I’m not suffocating underneath the weight of PPD/A. She also had me cancel my EKG and fasting bloodwork appointment and just did some bloodwork there while I was in the office. Much easier. I love this doctor. Side note: my bloodwork results already came back and everything was perfectly normal.

I’ve started the green potassium smoothies and B is joining me with them.. it’s just a banana, spinach, water, and ice. Apparently a dose of high potassium in the morning will lower my BP by 10 points. I’ll take that. Bonus: the smoothie actually tastes good!

So, that’s the end of the BP saga, for now.

As far as mental health goes, the meds I’m taking have been nothing short of transformative. I hated the idea of taking anything, but after having taken them for only a week now, I’m so happy I finally caved and was willing to try it. I’m noticing a big difference in outlook - so much more positive - and my weepiness has gone away. B has also noticed a big difference and says I seem “back to my old self”.

I had a consult with a mental health group on Monday and they’re going to put me on a wait list to get set up with short-term therapy. All their therapists are specialized in postpartum/women’s mental health/pregnancy/loss/etc. It’s all sounding very hopeful.

One positive change I’ve noticed physically: my sleep has been much better. I still have trouble falling asleep, my mind racing about something I really shouldn’t be worrying about, but overall I’m sleeping more deeply. When I wake up, it feels like my body has been working hard to heal and mend. I’m sure on some level it actually is.

One less-than-positive change I’ve noticed physically: I’m getting tuckered very easily by routine things. I’m hoping that drops off eventually. I didn’t realize how bad things had gotten for me — my mental health had deteriorated so much that it was affecting my physical health pretty significantly. That’s for another time. For now, I’m trying to be patient with myself. I’m making to-do lists to help manage the nighttime overthinking and while I might not check everything off, I’m doing what I can as I can do it. I worked out this morning and while I was more winded than I would have been “normally”, I did it.

I’m also still waiting for shark week to arrive.. it’s now a week late and pregnancy tests are negative. Who knows, folks. I’m just assuming the stress of this past week has taken its toll and my body will figure it all out in due time.

For now, I’m trying to show myself as much grace as possible and make sustainable positive changes to improve things both mentally and physically. If you’ve read all this, I’m sending you a big ol’ virtual hug. Now I’m off to climb into bed and get some much needed rest.

#no reblogs please #operationkay10 #10062021

[cancerbiophd]

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

THIS BOOK is life changing. (Even Bill Gates thought so!) I learned so much, and not just scientific facts that satisfy my curiosity. My (seemingly defunct) sleep habits have been validated, and I’m now empowered with ways to drastically improve my physical, mental, and emotional health. Ever since finishing the book I’ve been enthusiastically telling others to please read it.

Some things I’ve personally learned:

Being a night owl, early bird, or somewhere in the middle is genetic. We literally can not change this “habit”, because it’s not a habit; it’s a biological function. About 40% of people are early birds, 30% are night owls, and 30% are in the middle. The theory as to why we’ve evolved this way is because as a social species, this natural ability to take turns keeping watch at night improves our survival as a whole. Thus we as a society need to rethink and rework the ways that our world favors early birds and shuns night owls.

All teenagers have a shift in circadian rhythm that is different than young children and adults. They literally can not naturally fall asleep until well past midnight, and thus should not be waken up until after their 8 hours of sleep. What parents--and society--expecting teens to go to bed by 10 pm and wake up by 6 or 7 am for school is like asking an adult to go to bed at 7 or 8 pm, and then wake up at 4 am. Horrible, right? And yes, that chronic sleep-deprivation does have real consequences, such as a link to increased physical and mental illness. 

The natural human sleep schedule is a continuous 7-8 hours at night, and a brief 30 - 60 min nap in the afternoon. Studies have shown that in cultures where this schedule has been suddenly disrupted (like a study in Greece), people with no history of cardiovascular disease suddenly showed a 37% increase in the chance of dying from heart disease (vs those who still maintained a mid-day napping schedule) over the 6-year study period. Yikes. 

Oh, btw, that whole observation in Western Europe about people sleeping in 2 segments in the night (and waking up in the middle to eat, socialize, etc) is not a biological thing, but rather, cultural. That is not how humans have evolved to sleep. 

I think we’re all kind of familiar with knowing that sleep is attached to remembering facts, but sleep is also necessary for learning new facts. Thus a good night’s rest is not just essential for doing well on tomorrow’s exam, but also for remembering tomorrow’s lecture in another class. To put it another way: you retain short-term memories in the hippocampus, but it has a storage limit (like a USB stick). Thus sleep helps move those memories into long-term storage so you can remember them, and by doing so, also frees up that space for new memories. 

Sleep is also essential for learning new motor skills. If you’re having trouble with say, playing a difficult piece on the piano, try again after a full night’s rest. When you’re sleeping, your brain is still actively working perfecting that sequence of piano keys you need to press. Thus the adage of “practice makes perfect” should be amended to “practice and sleep makes perfect”. 

Sleeping 6 hours/night for 10 days straight will cause a cognitive decline equivalent to staying up for 24 hours straight. And for those of us who keeps that exact same sleep schedule and think we’re “fine”, we really don’t realize how not fine we are because we think that’s our baseline normal. If you’ve ever wished to have more energy and be more productive, sleeping more may just be your magical wish-granting-genie.

Every hour in the US someone dies from a car accident caused by someone behind the wheel not getting enough sleep, due to the brain essentially “blacking out” to outside stimulus for a few seconds during a micro-sleep. As a perspective: a drunk driver is merely slow at reacting to say, slamming the brakes; a sleep-deprived driver going through a micro-sleep doesn’t react at all. 

Heart attacks across the US spike significantly the day following daylights savings when everyone loses an hour of sleep. The opposite is true when we gain back that hour in the fall: heart attacks drop the following day. And that’s just one piece of evidence that sleep supports a healthy heart. 

Sleeping 4 hours/night for just six nights increases your blood glucose levels so much you would be classified as pre-diabetic. 

It’s well known that alcohol can disrupt REM sleep. What was interesting is that alcohol-disrupted sleep can interfere with memory (and thus learning) even up to three nights later, even if you get 2 full nights of sleep before consuming alcohol. Therefore, if you have an exam on Monday, drinking on the Friday before will interfere with remembering everything you’ve studied the previous 2 days. 

Blue light, like those emitted from LED lightbulbs and the phone/tablet/computer screen you’re reading this from, stimulates our brain to wake-up and to stay awake. The evolutionary hypothesis for this is that we--and all land animals--evolved from marine life in the ocean, where the only visible light is blue, and therefore our brains recognize blue light as a cue to wake up. 

And that’s just a small fraction of the super interesting life-changing things I gained from this book. So if you found these tid-bits fascinating, I highly suggest checking it out!

#science #books #biology #sleep #sciblr #why we sleep #m

[dani-of-the-cosmos]

*how the signs are acting during quarantine*

~with a touch of unsolicited advice: my venus in cancer’s specialty~

<3 pick your sun, moon, rising, mars, mercury, venus, or dominant sign <3

aries

overall, restless. the day seems to drag on and on, and they cope with it by playing video games and snapchatting someone every 20 seconds. self-hatred lingers in the back of their mind, because of all the time they have to analyze themselves. at random times (usually at night), they may be hit with big waves of profound emotions, where they just need to cry it out and acknowledge how lost they feel. may wonder what their purpose is, or where they fit in in the big scheme of the world. gets philosophical, but not in that condescendingly vague, optimistic way--they truly want answers, because the nothingness is just getting to be too much.

taurus

is actually doing pretty okay. is reading a lot about how they can improve themselves, and probably have a few google docs open with plans on how to upgrade their life. they’ve probably started a garden of some sort, or bought some plants to take care of. the day may seem to pass by quickly for them. they fill their time with watching movies and discovering new recipes to cook. has started getting more sleep, which makes their alluring eyes even more beautiful. the downside is that they may feel a bit groggy, or their head feels heavy, because even the most security-loving, routine-oriented zodiac sign needs some variety. 

gemini

getting really excited about all these new methods for self-improvement: exercise, mental health, new projects, clearing their skin, etc. is consistent with these newfound activities for a few days, then gets annoyed when they don’t have 45 inch hips, a 22 inch waist and graceful, 11-shaped abs after less than a week of the chloe ting hourglass program. talks on the phone as they sit on the toilet. watches youtube videos about how to achieve the glow-up that they crave, but can never commit to a single video’s advice. wants something exciting to happen in their life, so they lean into their big emotions and taboo curiosities to compensate for the lack of stimulation. on their phone a LOT.   

cancer

has gotten even more beautiful since the quarantine started. loves the simplicity they’re getting accustomed to, but also constantly worries if they’re “making the most” of all this free time. probably will scold themselves after all this is over for not being more disciplined during self-isolation. goes on walks outside a lot, and finds that connecting with nature significantly boosts their mood. observes the quiet beauty around them as a way to cope with the universal chaos of our world. since cancer tends to be a very empathetic sign, they may feel like a sponge for fatigue and suffering whenever they read the news. being aware of the world is great and necessary, but take care of yourself, cancer. know when to take a break from the news.

leo

is really excited about reinventing themselves--they want it all! new clothes, improved mindset, cleaner room, a kinder social circle, new hair--the works. they want to bust out of quarantine looking even more striking than before, with a wardrobe reflecting their new style. probably has either already done something drastic to their hair (like dying it, or the dreaded 2 am impulsive bangs cut), or is at least seriously considering it. really wants to get out of their house and camp out on the beach or something--they miss seeing their friends face-to-face, and try to make up for it by calling them to hear their voices. is irritated that they happened to be born at a time where the pivotal years of their life are being wasted by such an awful series of world events.

virgo

has upgraded their bedroom to look as aesthetically pleasing and soothing as possible. their social life has most likely downsized to 2-3 super close and genuine friends that they call, text, and/or facetime with daily. since virgo is a mutable sign, they’ve probably done a great job adjusting to their surroundings and are helping their family with domestic tasks. however, they may feel anxious, and unsatisfied with their current mindset and resources, so they feel the urge to expand their horizons and feed their genius mind as much as possible! it may be hard to find motivation, virgo, but the world needs a physical manifestation of your potential right now. if you have an idea you want to pursue but are too scared to, take the plunge. this sounds cheesy and cliche but, this is your sign to start!

libra

reminisces a lot about the past. thinks about how they would have handled past situations differently, and mentally shames themselves for it. is probably doing a lot of self-reflection, which is good for their sweet hearts and furthers the progress of their mental health, but also depresses them, as libra energy tends to be highly critical of itself. sleeping in too late and talking aloud to themselves at ungodly hours of the night. finds their mind going on the philosophical route more often than usual. might be posting passive-aggressive mood quotes on instagram

scorpio

is actually exercising pretty consistently like they said they would. their body has been getting curvalicious and toned, and to that i say WOOHOO GO SCORPIO! however, they’ve probably completely messed up their entire sleep schedule, and may be practically nocturnal some days. probably feels really emotional at the moment, and is overwhelmed with the amount of pain in the world that they wish they could singlehandedly stop. may be pretty loner-ish at the moment, and is probably not very active on their social media, because they’re realizing who their truest friends are. scorpio does well with transformation (they’re ruled by pluto, the planet of regeneration) so rest assured, they will emerge from quarantine new and improved! 

sagittarius

is eating too much junk food. sagittarius, if you’re reading this right now, PUT DOWN THE CHIPS BUDDY BOY. is probably finding ways to hang out with their friends in person, like yelling across the sidewalk to them while wearing a mask. has been super active on social media regarding current social justice issues. feels enormous compassion for the oppressed and has been signing petitions at the speed of light. probably getting in fights with their family and being a little feistier than usual. i can’t blame them though...sagittarius is a sign that needs entertainment, so they’re gonna be a little punchy in this stagnant yet catastrophic time. 

capricorn

has established a daily routine that keeps them feeling grounded and stable. they may realize how little they’ve actually prioritized their own joy in the past, and they’re using quarantine as a way to get to know themselves again. purchases luxury pajamas and is most likely drinking a hot beverage in a mug right now. probably on a health kick. is getting even closer with their closest friends, and basically forgets about acquaintances. cuddling their pets a lot (or fantasizing about adopting a pet if they don’t have one). misses putting on mascara and stepping into that cute skirt, because that sPeCiAL pErSoN isn’t there to see it lol

aquarius

thinking about ways they can make money. getting bursts of hyper inspiration to flip their life around and start working super hard for their dream life. is masking hopelessness, and finds themselves pondering the fragility of human life. may experience thoughts of nihilism that they don’t act on, and is increasingly worried about the state of their environment. is stuck between feeling motivated and believing in their ability to positively transform, and getting depressed and detached from their earthly obligations. 

pisces

probably painting their nails a lot. is finding ways to put a little spice of excitement in their life--like making a nice breakfast (at 4 pm, which is like an hour after they wake up lately), giving their pet a concert of them, naked, singing ski mask the slump god songs into a hairbrush they’re pretending is a microphone. stares at themselves in the mirror for too long, letting their insecurities get the best of them. has probably gotten in touch with their grandparents (or any other relatives they usually don’t keep in close touch with) over the phone. may be dealing with worsened anxiety and feelings of depression at this time, and sleeps a lot to try to escape it. their room might be pretty messy at the moment as well, which they’re overly hard on themselves for. pisces: you are such a uniquely sweet and tender soul. take it one day at a time and never underestimate the power of reaching out to someone <3

#aries #taurus #gemini #cancer #leo #virgo #libra #scorpio #sagittarius #capricorn #aquarius #pisces #the signs during quarantine #covid-19 #quarantine #unsolicited advice #i'm psychic i know #astrology #astrologytrash05

[madamlaydebug]

 * Five Gee tech is the use of frequency bands in the 24 ghz to 100 ghz range, also called a millimeter wave. This technology is not about communications or internet speed. This is a military grade wave frequency that can have a detrimental impact on the body. I believe it is an integral part of the ge ne ther apy technology currently being used under the guise of “experimentation”.

* Turn off your wifi router at night. Scientists & researchers that measure the frequency of the electromagnetic fields and radiation from cell phone towers have found a sharp uptick in the energy emanated from these towers at night. We are most susceptible to frequency manipulation when we sleep, as melatonin & serotonin production takes place.

* Never, EVER sleep with a cell phone or computer within 6-10 feet of the body. Turning the cell phone on airplane mode will significantly decrease the ELF waves or radiations ability to penetrate the body.

* Make it a habit to keep cell phones away from the body when not in use. We should try as best as we can to keep them out of our pockets, purses and on our bodies. The impact of cell phone radiation on the physical body is dangerous and I believe this is a direct correlation to the high rates of cancer, tumors and other neurological issues.

* Bentonite clay detoxes periodically. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. All clay is not created equal. I have been talking about this for a long time. There is a breakdown of the clay processes as well as benefits in my Ebook Practical Steps to Health & Well Being.

* FASTING…. nothing regenerates the immune system and cellular regeneration faster and better than fasting. Not to mention the spiritual mental physical and emotional improvements in the quality of life.

* Make it a habit, to spend at least one day out of the week, away from technology, social media etc, in environments with a lot of trees (trees impact the signals and cause interference) and or in nature in general. There are elements in the soil, sand, air and water that can reinvigorate the body on a cellular level, and that includes proper breathing.

LOVE ♥️ #zazaali

[chalktank76]

top-7-tips-to-achieve-total-health-and-wellness

Top 7 Tips To Achieve Total Health And Wellness Since I love music, I find myself continually drawn to associating harmony in any area of life to music. In a typical choir, there are four (4) principal voice types - Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass - and all are necessary to bring full tonal quality and harmony to the choir. We all have a mind, a body and a spirit. It should therefore serve as no surprise that, in order to achieve total health and wellness, we need to take care of all three (3) parts of ourselves - mind, body and spirit. Don't focus on any one part to the disadvantage of the others, since all are required to bring balance to the human person. In this article, I will provide you with seven (7) simple, practical and effective tips that you can start using immediately to improve and maintain your overall health and wellness. Tip 1 focuses on your spiritual health. Tips 2, 3 and 4 focus on your physical health. Tips 5 and 6 focus on your emotional health. The final tip, Tip 7, focuses on a frequently overlooked area, your mental health. 1. Dedicate 30 minutes to God each day in prayer, reflection and thanksgiving. Every day you are blessed with 1440 minutes to live your life. Thirty (30) minutes only amount to a mere 2% of your entire day. God, the giver of life, deserves some of your day. Read and reflect with daily devotionals, spiritual and/ or religious books (Holy Bible, Qur'an, Torah, Tripitaka, Bhagavad-Gita, Tao-te-Ching, Books of L. Ron Hubbard or other sacred texts). This will increase your knowledge of your religion, strengthen your spirit, improve your personal relationship with God, improve your relationship with your fellow human beings, help you with your daily living and bring you inner peace. 2. Keep Physically Fit. The key to achieving physical fitness is paying attention to exercises that strengthen your core muscles. Your core muscles are all those varied muscles in your chest, abdomen, upper back, lower back and sides. There are several benefits to be derived from a strong core - a flat stomach, a strong back, good posture, reduced strain on the spine, effective transfer of power to your arms and legs to lift, move or carry stuff around, greater mental alertness, greater flexibility and a good heart. 3. Eat Nutritious and Healthy Food. There is a widely circulated myth that foods that are nutritious and healthy are not tasty. Like I indicated, it is a myth and the best way to ensure that your food intake is healthy, nutritious and that you are getting all of the required vitamins and nutrients that your body needs is by: (a) Eating from the 5 major food groups each day - Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, Meat & Beans. (b) Eating a "rainbow diet", that is, one that contains as many, if not all, of the colours of the rainbow - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Purple. Each food colour provides a different set of vitamins and micro-nutrients. For example, green foods such as spinach, are a good source of Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Iron. Regular consumption of Spinach fights Anaemia and improves eyesight. (c) Using a good multi-vitamin supplement, to satisfy any nutritional deficiencies you may have. (d) Drinking your recommended eight (8) glasses of water each day. Drink one (1) glass at various intervals throughout the day to assist your body in the efficient elimination of waste and toxins. 4. Take Good Care of Your Skin. Your skin serves four (4) principal functions as follows: I. Protection from external elements. ii. A sort of sensor with nerve endings that cause you to react appropriately to pain, heat, cold, touch, pressure, vibration and tissue injury. iii. A heat regulator that accordingly pumps blood to your skin's surface or reduces blood flow. iv. Your largest waste eliminator (surface wise) through sweating or perspiring. Additionally, as you age, your skin naturally becomes drier, less elastic and produces more wrinkles. However, you can significantly slow down this aging of your skin and help your skin in its elimination process by keeping your skin continuously moist and hydrated through the following simple skin care routine. Skin Care Routine Drink plenty of water; 8 glasses each day. Eat looks of yellow and orange fruits which provide Vitamin A. Take a good Vitamin E supplement. Eat cucumbers, which supply sulphur - a trace element that is necessary for healthy skin!! Also use water-based moisturizing creams or olive oil on the skin, immediately after bathing to keep moisture locked into your skin. 5. Take a 30-minute "time-out" at least once a week. I know this sounds easier said than done, especially if you have children or take care of elderly parents or relatives. So let's look at it from a different angle. If you suddenly became very ill or died, God forbid, the children and relatives would be somehow taken care of. Maybe not as well as you, yes, but they would manage. Well in order to ensure that you are around long enough to provide the best continuous care, the way you alone can do it, is to TAKE A BREAK!!! Find your relaxing space: take a walk on the beach or in the park while listening to nature or music on your iPod; relax on your bed listening to music; curl up in your favourite chair with a cup of tea or chocolate and read a good book; sit on a park bench and watch people pass by... or whatever else relaxes you. This will clear your head and give you renewed energy to go again. 6. Practice Contentment In the natural ebb and flow of life and living, there are high points and low points, seasons of plenty and seasons of scarcity. Happiness is not derived from the abundance, number or type of material things we have. That's why we sometimes see examples of millionaires who are drug addicts or alcoholics. Added to that, there is the "Law of Diminishing Returns". What this basically says is that the more we get of something up to a certain point, the less likely the added quantities of that thing is going to increase our happiness quota. It's like, if I got one (1) Lamborghini - I am on a high, summersaults can't express my happiness, I could hug everybody I meet. If I got two (2) more Lamborghinis - well that's OK. I mean I really won't feel as euphoric as that first time and in any case, how many can I drive at any one time? Contentment is the ability to be happy in both the sparse and abundant seasons of our lives and it is not dependent on our circumstances. We need to develop this spirit of contentment in order to positively contribute to our overall health, happiness and well-being. This does not mean that we should not strive for better but it means that like the old West Indian say goes, "We shouldn't hang our hats where our hands can't reach", in order to keep up with the Jones'. 7. Take the Care of Your Mind Seriously. Stress and Depression are two (2) of the biggest thieves of mental and emotional health, globally. Not only are they globally prevalent but they also lead to more serious mental problems such as Dementia, Alzheimer's, Suicide and Insanity. In fact, "The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people [worldwide] suffer from mental disorders, and a new report by the World Economic Forum figures the annual global costs of mental and neurological illnesses at $2.5 trillion. That is three times the economic cost of heart disease 'Global mental health issues woefully overlooked', Public Radio International." So stress and depression must be dealt with and arrested almost immediately in order to avoid more serious health problems. Depression is a natural phase that we all experience in our lives primarily due to loss of loved ones, work issues, job loss or money/financial issues. However, the key to ensuring that stress and depression do not get out of hand, is engaging in activities that move your mind away from the problem causing the stress or depression and move you to a better mental space, despite the problem at hand. You can improve and maintain the health of your brain by incorporating some of these simple techniques into your daily living. Simple Mental Health Care Solutions Board Games, Puzzles & Quizzes Playing Board Games and Solving Puzzles & Quizzes all provide your brain with a mental workout by improving your memory, concentration, problem solving skills and preventing cognitive decline. Listening to music Although seemingly simple, music soothes the mind and spirit, helps the body relax, relieves mental and emotional stress and tension, stimulates the senses and energizes the body. Writing There are many great online writing communities, such as EzineArticles and Squidoo, which accept articles on just about any topic that you would be interested in. Again, you will be exercising your brain, since to write an excellent article you will need to do some research to supplement your knowledge of the area. Hobbies and Sports http://yildirimajans.net/ Engage in group activities, social clubs or sports that interest you (tennis, horse riding, soccer, football, cricket, karate, sewing, yoga, tai chi, basketball, volleyball, swimming, singing, dancing etc.). Anything that you are naturally inclined to and that makes you feel happy while doing it. If you can't seem to find a sport or hobby that interests you, check out the World's Largest List of Hobbies (see the link below). You're bound to find something that's right for you and that you'll enjoy.

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Fitness "fluff"

It's great to be able to navigate through a lot of fitness "fluff" for years and significantly narrow it doesn't to a few things that work very well for you.

I've heard a ton of diet and exercise tips. I've been trying a lot of them since 2016, but mainly since 2018-2021. I've heard low fat, low carb, sugar-free, intermittent fasting, keto, counting calories, counting macros, intuitive eating, what have you. And I tried all of these methods of eating. The same thing goes for exercise - walking, yoga, 10-15 minute bodyweight workouts on Youtube, Instagram workouts, buying programs, weight lifting, HIIT, boxing, etc...

All of this sounds very overwhelming when put together. And there are some eating methods and workout routines that I personally do not like/enjoy. Finding out the specific things that I enjoy and that work for me was very challenging. Also, not every one of these methods was effective for me.

This is why I narrowed it down to HIIT and intuitive eating. Doing Fitness Blender HIIT with a warm-up and cool down 3x a week and eating mostly healthy and stopping when I am full. I still do want to make some better food choices in terms of consuming junk and sugar. But I can do it if I have a clear mind from the therapy I am receiving so I can heal.

I want to keep this habit going for the rest of my life. And there are times when I don't eat perfectly or don't have the time or energy to exercise (I have COVID now so I'm in no way going to do a HIIT session). But I know if I ever fall off track, I know how to get back on.

My workout routine is pretty solid, well-defined, and structured. I can't really say the same for my eating habits because it is far more variable and could use more improvement. I do eat better when I am following a productive schedule and am working or going to classes full-time. I also noticed I "want" more junk food during the end of the week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), when junk food is available at home, and during certain weeks of my monthly cycle (specifically weeks 2 and 4). I'm compiling a list of what I am craving by day in a given monthly cycle and I might post this on my blog in the future so I can use it as a reference.

I know that despite being more knowledgeable on intuitive eating and knowing more about preparing meals with healthy foods (such as mashing avocados, making sweet potato fries, etc...) the quality of my eating has declined ever since the pandemic started because I was mostly at home and my mental health declined. I am still trying to mentally recover from what happened. I have COVID now and I know for sure I felt much worse in social isolation than I do now with symptoms (and I'm lucky enough to say this). And I just want to focus on healing physically and mentally. I'm having symptoms that feel like a bad cold and mild flu. Once my mental health improves with time, so will my physical health. Because I have a lot of emotional stuff I want to heal from.

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Top 7 Tips To Achieve Total Health And Wellness Since I love music, I find myself continually drawn to associating harmony in any area of life to music. In a typical choir, there are four (4) principal voice types - Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass - and all are necessary to bring full tonal quality and harmony to the choir. We all have a mind, a body and a spirit. It should therefore serve as no surprise that, in order to achieve total health and wellness, we need to take care of all three (3) parts of ourselves - mind, body and spirit. Don't focus on any one part to the disadvantage of the others, since all are required to bring balance to the human person. In this article, I will provide you with seven (7) simple, practical and effective tips that you can start using immediately to improve and maintain your overall health and wellness. Tip 1 focuses on your spiritual health. Tips 2, 3 and 4 focus on your physical health. Tips 5 and 6 focus on your emotional health. The final tip, Tip 7, focuses on a frequently overlooked area, your mental health. 1. Dedicate 30 minutes to God each day in prayer, reflection and thanksgiving. Every day you are blessed with 1440 minutes to live your life. Thirty (30) minutes only amount to a mere 2% of your entire day. God, the giver of life, deserves some of your day. Read and reflect with daily devotionals, spiritual and/ or religious books (Holy Bible, Qur'an, Torah, Tripitaka, Bhagavad-Gita, Tao-te-Ching, Books of L. Ron Hubbard or other sacred texts). This will increase your knowledge of your religion, strengthen your spirit, improve your personal relationship with God, improve your relationship with your fellow human beings, help you with your daily living and bring you inner peace. 2. Keep Physically Fit. The key to achieving physical fitness is paying attention to exercises that strengthen your core muscles. Your core muscles are all those varied muscles in your chest, abdomen, upper back, lower back and sides. There are several benefits to be derived from a strong core - a flat stomach, a strong back, good posture, reduced strain on the spine, effective transfer of power to your arms and legs to lift, move or carry stuff around, greater mental alertness, greater flexibility and a good heart. http://resultdatasgp.com/ 3. Eat Nutritious and Healthy Food. There is a widely circulated myth that foods that are nutritious and healthy are not tasty. Like I indicated, it is a myth and the best way to ensure that your food intake is healthy, nutritious and that you are getting all of the required vitamins and nutrients that your body needs is by: (a) Eating from the 5 major food groups each day - Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, Meat & Beans. (b) Eating a "rainbow diet", that is, one that contains as many, if not all, of the colours of the rainbow - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Purple. Each food colour provides a different set of vitamins and micro-nutrients. For example, green foods such as spinach, are a good source of Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Iron. Regular consumption of Spinach fights Anaemia and improves eyesight. (c) Using a good multi-vitamin supplement, to satisfy any nutritional deficiencies you may have. (d) Drinking your recommended eight (8) glasses of water each day. Drink one (1) glass at various intervals throughout the day to assist your body in the efficient elimination of waste and toxins. 4. Take Good Care of Your Skin. Your skin serves four (4) principal functions as follows: I. Protection from external elements. ii. A sort of sensor with nerve endings that cause you to react appropriately to pain, heat, cold, touch, pressure, vibration and tissue injury. iii. A heat regulator that accordingly pumps blood to your skin's surface or reduces blood flow. iv. Your largest waste eliminator (surface wise) through sweating or perspiring. Additionally, as you age, your skin naturally becomes drier, less elastic and produces more wrinkles. However, you can significantly slow down this aging of your skin and help your skin in its elimination process by keeping your skin continuously moist and hydrated through the following simple skin care routine. Skin Care Routine Drink plenty of water; 8 glasses each day. Eat looks of yellow and orange fruits which provide Vitamin A. Take a good Vitamin E supplement. Eat cucumbers, which supply sulphur - a trace element that is necessary for healthy skin!! Also use water-based moisturizing creams or olive oil on the skin, immediately after bathing to keep moisture locked into your skin. 5. Take a 30-minute "time-out" at least once a week. I know this sounds easier said than done, especially if you have children or take care of elderly parents or relatives. So let's look at it from a different angle. If you suddenly became very ill or died, God forbid, the children and relatives would be somehow taken care of. Maybe not as well as you, yes, but they would manage. Well in order to ensure that you are around long enough to provide the best continuous care, the way you alone can do it, is to TAKE A BREAK!!! Find your relaxing space: take a walk on the beach or in the park while listening to nature or music on your iPod; relax on your bed listening to music; curl up in your favourite chair with a cup of tea or chocolate and read a good book; sit on a park bench and watch people pass by... or whatever else relaxes you. This will clear your head and give you renewed energy to go again. 6. Practice Contentment In the natural ebb and flow of life and living, there are high points and low points, seasons of plenty and seasons of scarcity. Happiness is not derived from the abundance, number or type of material things we have. That's why we sometimes see examples of millionaires who are drug addicts or alcoholics. Added to that, there is the "Law of Diminishing Returns". What this basically says is that the more we get of something up to a certain point, the less likely the added quantities of that thing is going to increase our happiness quota. It's like, if I got one (1) Lamborghini - I am on a high, summersaults can't express my happiness, I could hug everybody I meet. If I got two (2) more Lamborghinis - well that's OK. I mean I really won't feel as euphoric as that first time and in any case, how many can I drive at any one time? Contentment is the ability to be happy in both the sparse and abundant seasons of our lives and it is not dependent on our circumstances. We need to develop this spirit of contentment in order to positively contribute to our overall health, happiness and well-being. This does not mean that we should not strive for better but it means that like the old West Indian say goes, "We shouldn't hang our hats where our hands can't reach", in order to keep up with the Jones'. 7. Take the Care of Your Mind Seriously. Stress and Depression are two (2) of the biggest thieves of mental and emotional health, globally. Not only are they globally prevalent but they also lead to more serious mental problems such as Dementia, Alzheimer's, Suicide and Insanity. In fact, "The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people [worldwide] suffer from mental disorders, and a new report by the World Economic Forum figures the annual global costs of mental and neurological illnesses at $2.5 trillion. That is three times the economic cost of heart disease 'Global mental health issues woefully overlooked', Public Radio International." So stress and depression must be dealt with and arrested almost immediately in order to avoid more serious health problems. Depression is a natural phase that we all experience in our lives primarily due to loss of loved ones, work issues, job loss or money/financial issues. However, the key to ensuring that stress and depression do not get out of hand, is engaging in activities that move your mind away from the problem causing the stress or depression and move you to a better mental space, despite the problem at hand. You can improve and maintain the health of your brain by incorporating some of these simple techniques into your daily living. Simple Mental Health Care Solutions Board Games, Puzzles & Quizzes Playing Board Games and Solving Puzzles & Quizzes all provide your brain with a mental workout by improving your memory, concentration, problem solving skills and preventing cognitive decline. Listening to music Although seemingly simple, music soothes the mind and spirit, helps the body relax, relieves mental and emotional stress and tension, stimulates the senses and energizes the body. Writing There are many great online writing communities, such as EzineArticles and Squidoo, which accept articles on just about any topic that you would be interested in. Again, you will be exercising your brain, since to write an excellent article you will need to do some research to supplement your knowledge of the area. Hobbies and Sports

Engage in group activities, social clubs or sports that interest you (tennis, horse riding, soccer, football, cricket, karate, sewing, yoga, tai chi, basketball, volleyball, swimming, singing, dancing etc.). Anything that you are naturally inclined to and that makes you feel happy while doing it. If you can't seem to find a sport or hobby that interests you, check out the World's Largest List of Hobbies (see the link below). You're bound to find something that's right for you and that you'll enjoy.

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Top 7 Tips To Achieve Total Health And Wellness Since I love music, I find myself continually drawn to associating harmony in any area of life to music. In a typical choir, there are four (4) principal voice types - Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass - and all are necessary to bring full tonal quality and harmony to the choir. We all have a mind, a body and a spirit. It should therefore serve as no surprise that, in order to achieve total health and wellness, we need to take care of all three (3) parts of ourselves - mind, body and spirit. Don't focus on any one part to the disadvantage of the others, since all are required to bring balance to the human person. In this article, I will provide you with seven (7) simple, practical and effective tips that you can start using immediately to improve and maintain your overall health and wellness. Tip 1 focuses on your spiritual health. Tips 2, 3 and 4 focus on your physical health. Tips 5 and 6 focus on your emotional health. The final tip, Tip 7, focuses on a frequently overlooked area, your mental health. 1. Dedicate 30 minutes to God each day in prayer, reflection and thanksgiving. Every day you are blessed with 1440 minutes to live your life. Thirty (30) minutes only amount to a mere 2% of your entire day. God, the giver of life, deserves some of your day. Read and reflect with daily devotionals, spiritual and/ or religious books (Holy Bible, Qur'an, Torah, Tripitaka, Bhagavad-Gita, Tao-te-Ching, Books of L. Ron Hubbard or other sacred texts). This will increase your knowledge of your religion, strengthen your spirit, improve your personal relationship with God, improve your relationship with your fellow human beings, help you with your daily living and bring you inner peace. 2. Keep Physically Fit. The key to achieving physical fitness is paying attention to exercises that strengthen your core muscles. Your core muscles are all those varied muscles in your chest, abdomen, upper back, lower back and sides. There are several benefits to be derived from a strong core - a flat stomach, a strong back, good posture, reduced strain on the spine, effective transfer of power to your arms and legs to lift, move or carry stuff around, greater mental alertness, greater flexibility and a good heart. 3. Eat Nutritious and Healthy Food. There is a widely circulated myth that foods that are nutritious and healthy are not tasty. Like I indicated, it is a myth and the best way to ensure that your food intake is healthy, nutritious and that you are getting all of the required vitamins and nutrients that your body needs is by: (a) Eating from the 5 major food groups each day - Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, Meat & Beans. (b) Eating a "rainbow diet", that is, one that contains as many, if not all, of the colours of the rainbow - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Purple. Each food colour provides a different set of vitamins and micro-nutrients. For example, green foods such as spinach, are a good source of Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Iron. Regular consumption of Spinach fights Anaemia and improves eyesight. (c) Using a good multi-vitamin supplement, to satisfy any nutritional deficiencies you may have. (d) Drinking your recommended eight (8) glasses of water each day. Drink one (1) glass at various intervals throughout the day to assist your body in the efficient elimination of waste and toxins. 4. Take Good Care of Your Skin. Your skin serves four (4) principal functions as follows: I. Protection from external elements. ii. A sort of sensor with nerve endings that cause you to react appropriately to pain, heat, cold, touch, pressure, vibration and tissue injury. iii. A heat regulator that accordingly pumps blood to your skin's surface or reduces blood flow. iv. Your largest waste eliminator (surface wise) through sweating or perspiring. Additionally, as you age, your skin naturally becomes drier, less elastic and produces more wrinkles. However, you can significantly slow down this aging of your skin and help your skin in its elimination process by keeping your skin continuously moist and hydrated through the following simple skin care routine. Skin Care Routine Drink plenty of water; 8 glasses each day. Eat looks of yellow and orange fruits which provide Vitamin A. Take a good Vitamin E supplement. Eat cucumbers, which supply sulphur - a trace element that is necessary for healthy skin!! Also use water-based moisturizing creams or olive oil on the skin, immediately after bathing to keep moisture locked into your skin. 5. Take a 30-minute "time-out" at least once a week. I know this sounds easier said than done, especially if you have children or take care of elderly parents or relatives. So let's look at it from a different angle. If you suddenly became very ill or died, God forbid, the children and relatives would be somehow taken care of. Maybe not as well as you, yes, but they would manage. Well in order to ensure that you are around long enough to provide the best continuous care, the way you alone can do it, is to TAKE A BREAK!!! Find your relaxing space: take a walk on the beach or in the park while listening to nature or music on your iPod; relax on your bed listening to music; curl up in your favourite chair with a cup of tea or chocolate and read a good book; sit on a park bench and watch people pass by... or whatever else relaxes you. This will clear your head and give you renewed energy to go again. 6. Practice Contentment In the natural ebb and flow of life and living, there are high points and low points, seasons of plenty and seasons of scarcity. Happiness is not derived from the abundance, number or type of material things we have. That's why we sometimes see examples of millionaires who are drug addicts or alcoholics. Added to that, there is the "Law of Diminishing Returns". What this basically says is that the more we get of something up to a certain point, the less likely the added quantities of that thing is going to increase our happiness quota. It's like, if I got one (1) Lamborghini - I am on a high, summersaults can't express my happiness, I could hug everybody I meet. If I got two (2) more Lamborghinis - well that's OK. I mean I really won't feel as euphoric as that first time and in any case, how many can I drive at any one time? Contentment is the ability to be happy in both the sparse and abundant seasons of our lives and it is not dependent on our circumstances. We need to develop this spirit of contentment in order to positively contribute to our overall health, happiness and well-being. This does not mean that we should not strive for better but it means that like the old West Indian say goes, "We shouldn't hang our hats where our hands can't reach", in order to keep up with the Jones'. 7. Take the Care of Your Mind Seriously. Stress and Depression are two (2) of the biggest thieves of mental and emotional health, globally. Not only are they globally prevalent but they also lead to more serious mental problems such as Dementia, Alzheimer's, Suicide and Insanity. In fact, "The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people [worldwide] suffer from mental disorders, and a new report by the World Economic Forum figures the annual global costs of mental and neurological illnesses at $2.5 trillion. That is three times the economic cost of heart disease 'Global mental health issues woefully overlooked', Public Radio International." So stress and depression must be dealt with and arrested almost immediately in order to avoid more serious health problems. Depression is a natural phase that we all experience in our lives primarily due to loss of loved ones, work issues, job loss or money/financial issues. However, the key to ensuring that stress and depression do not get out of hand, is engaging in activities that move your mind away from the problem causing the stress or depression and move you to a better mental space, despite the problem at hand. You can improve and maintain the health of your brain by incorporating some of these simple techniques into your daily living. Simple Mental Health Care Solutions Board Games, Puzzles & Quizzes Playing Board Games and Solving Puzzles & Quizzes all provide your brain with a mental workout by improving your memory, concentration, problem solving skills and preventing cognitive decline. Listening to music Although seemingly simple, music soothes the mind and spirit, helps the body relax, relieves mental and emotional stress and tension, stimulates the senses and energizes the body. Writing http://lucky16.info/ There are many great online writing communities, such as EzineArticles and Squidoo, which accept articles on just about any topic that you would be interested in. Again, you will be exercising your brain, since to write an excellent article you will need to do some research to supplement your knowledge of the area.

Hobbies and Sports Engage in group activities, social clubs or sports that interest you (tennis, horse riding, soccer, football, cricket, karate, sewing, yoga, tai chi, basketball, volleyball, swimming, singing, dancing etc.). Anything that you are naturally inclined to and that makes you feel happy while doing it. If you can't seem to find a sport or hobby that interests you, check out the World's Largest List of Hobbies (see the link below). You're bound to find something that's right for you and that you'll enjoy.

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