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Facebook post, noting that other customers also pitched in to help. ADVERTISEMENT “We are looking at each other and his wife comes to us and asks how many and seats us. She asked what we wanted to drink and brings it to us.

The couple calculated that they could live comfortably on about $100 a day with their retirement savings. So far, they have booked 86 cruise days that cost around $89/day for both of them, on average. Their retirement plan includes room, food, entertainment, transportation, port fees, taxes, and gratuity.Burk noted that since they have taken so many cruises, they received significant discounts through loyalty programs.

Calm Down From Social Anxiety with These Foods (and What Foods to Avoid) Living with social anxiety can be tough. Frequent worry and fear of social interactions can make simple daily situations a true challenge. What should you do? What should you say? It can be hard to know.  And on top of all that, there’s the question of what to eat and drink.

Florida offers its residents hundreds of miles of warm sandy beaches, an abundance of oceans, lakes, and swimming pools to keep cool and thrilling theme parks. But there is a tradeoff to this lush, tropical paradise—hurricanes. And while hurricanes are stressful for anyone living within the cone of trajectory, for individuals with autism, the disruptions in routine and potential for devastating outcomes mean that stress can rival hurricane-force winds.

I’ve lived most of my life in deep shame around my trichotillomania, especially in romantic relationships. In most partnerships, I attempted to hide my condition entirely. It felt easier to pretend than face possible rejection. That’s how disconnected I was from my sense of self-worth. I believed that I was a freak, that no one could actually want me if they knew the truth about me. Four years with my college sweetheart, and he never, ever saw me without my eyeliner on. I’m sure he knew something was off. How could he not? But he never asked.

Respect is one of the essential ingredients of any healthy, meaningful, and happy relationship. When partners respect each other, they tend to feel more accepted, admired, appreciated, and safe in a relationship. On the other hand, when partners don’t respect each other, they tend to feel angry, suspicious of each other, and highly resentful.

experience a loss. True, the person you are divorcing isn’t dead, but they’re out of your life, or they’ll never be in your life like they used to be. So, it’s only natural to go through a period of grief right after a divorce.

I used to get 10,000 steps in a day without sparing half a thought. Between walking my dogs in the morning, taking a walk break during the work day, going to a workout class after work, and just generally being out and about during the week, my legs were busy. Then, as is the cause of most life changes in the last two years, COVID hit.

pumpkin spice. Fall is an incredible time of year to activate your manifestation practice, get clear about everything you want in life, and start making it all happen.If you are unfamiliar, manifestation is a practice that allows you to not only visualize and set intentions for what you want to draw into your life, but also to initiate the energy and actions that will attract it to you. Technically, there is no “wrong” time to start a manifestation practice, but there are definitely windows throughout the year that present more fertile ground to plant your seeds.

Even though communication is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship, it’s something that many people — and couples — struggle with. When you don’t know how to communicate in a relationship, you and your partner will be more likely to argue, have miscommunications, or hurt each other’s feelings.Thankfully, communication is a skill that can be taught and developed. With the right strategies and tools, you can learn how to communicate in healthy, productive, and effective ways.

What’s so great about ADHD Awareness Month? Among other things, it gives us the chance to shout from the mountaintops that ADHD is real and that people with ADHD — of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds — are not broken or defective. They are incredible and inspiring humans living in a sometimes broken and often unappreciative world that would be so much better off celebrating (not shaming) their differences.

Q: “You talk about how moving around the house helps students — especially those with ADHD and executive function weaknesses — study and get homework done. But my teen doesn’t want to move. She feels that doing her homework in one spot in the house will be less distracting and stressful.

Q: “My anxious child often worries that she can’t handle new or difficult situations. How do I convince her otherwise?”Anxiety is good at making us believe that we can’t handle what comes our way. The best way to convince your child that she can do hard things is not by telling her, but by showing her.What “showing” means will depend on the situation, but it will almost always mean breaking the seemingly insuperable situation or task into smaller parts.

Research shows that these unhealthy foods link to mental and physical health issues. Even with science backing the problems, the federal government still allows it to be in food.Petroleum products can cause cancer, behavior disorders, and other health concerns. Since the ingredient is in food that won’t decompose, it’s a sure sign that it makes for unsafe foods.Petroleum is an oil that runs your car, powers planes, and lubricates heavy machinery.

And if you want even more self-loving inspiration and motivation to restart your life in a healthy way then check out this post with quotes on toxic people and this one filled with effort in relationship quotes.“Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.”George Washington Carver“People only throw shade on what's shining.”Genereux Philip“Honesty and integrity are the best revenge you can give to fake relatives.”Samuel Zulu“Letting go of toxic people in your life is a big step in loving yourself.”b“The strong-minded rise to the challenge of their goals and dreams. The weak-minded become haters.”Steve Maraboli“People who love themselves, don’t hurt other people.

Do you think the perception of leadership is merely limited to a title or designation in an organization? Well, there is a lot more to leadership than a position of power. The finest of leaders are those who lead from the front and inspire an entirely new generation of leaders to take over. In fact, in the contemporary era, leadership has different definitions and implications.Speaking of leadership traits, leaders today need to be wholesome in terms of their qualities to cultivate high employee engagement, innovation, optimism, and enthusiasm.

Oftentimes the hardest part of the journey is simply believing you’re worthy of the trip.This short article was inspired by an email we received last night from a new course student:Dear Marc and Angel,Life hasn’t been the easiest on me over this past decade.  I won’t get into all the details now, but these hard times have left me with many cracks.  And although I’ve still managed to be a reasonably successful person, I often struggle desperately with my self-confidence.  I just don’t feel good enough most of the time.  I feel flawed.  I feel like my cracks make me undesirable.  It’s all in my head – I know it is!  But I really need help shifting my mindset.  I need a new outlook.  Do you have any insight that might assist me?Sincerely, A Shy StudentDear Shy Student,It’s time for a quick story about life…Once upon a time there was an elderly woman who needed to walk down to the river every morning to fetch water for drinking, cooking and cleaning.  She carried two buckets with her, filled them up at the riverbank, and walked back with them to her rural cottage home.One of the buckets was newer, perfectly sealed, and held its water flawlessly.  But the second bucket was older and contained a few thin cracks that would leak water onto the ground as the elderly woman walked.  By the time she arrived home, typically about one third of the water in the second bucket had leaked through its cracks.One day, on the walk down to the river, the cracked bucket – who had always felt like it wasn’t as good as the other bucket – said to the elderly woman, “I want you to know that I’ve been leaking water every morning for the past several years.  I’m so sorry for being cracked and making your life more difficult.  I understand if you

I don’t know who invented email, but I’d love to give them a piece of my mind. I swear, sending and receiving electronic messages is even more anxiety-provoking than face-to-face communication, which is already stressful enough for me despite being an extrovert. If I could go back to mailing letters, I totally would.

Tracey Carter is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her vast arsenal of tools. Her wisdom and dedication to help people install a better mindset helps her bring positive change to all her clients. She has been dealing with limiting […]

When you get a divorce, it changes your life. But, for better or worse, you’ll eventually move on. The same can’t be said for your kids. If you aren’t careful, it can leave deep emotional scars that never fully heal. 

It’s that time of year again — we’re in the midst of the “back to school” season. It’s a stressful time no matter what stage you’re at — whether you’re sending your kid off to school, or you’re heading to college. Making it all the more stressful, though, is living with a mental illness. Making new friends feels impossible when you struggle with social anxiety. (Believe me, I’ve been there.) Making it to all your classes feels impossible when depression makes it a chore to even get out of bed.

These servant leadership quotes will help you better understand what this leadership philosophy is all about.

Janet Maunder is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her holistic approach to coaching. She has been through a lot in her life, but as she says, you can see the positive in it and learn from it. And from […]

When Busbee told Kristine to come outside, she initially saw the massive crowd of people and didn’t notice the billboard. When her mom pointed out the giant display of public recognition, the graduate was at a loss for words.“I said, ‘Oh I moved the car,’ and we’re walking to the car, and she’s like, ‘OK, I don’t know what’s going on.’ And she sees everybody outside of their car standing there, waiting. So she’s thinking that I’m giving her a COVID party [for her graduation],” Busbee said.

For a healthy person, it seems so easy. Go to the doctor they check your temperature, maybe do a strep culture, and *bam*, you have your diagnosis and treatment plan. They prescribe you your medication and you’re on your way. For people with chronic illness, it’s a bit different. Sometimes your blood work comes back totally fine, and your body feels otherwise. The doctor will say “you’re the picture of perfect health, go on with your life” when in reality, there is more to the picture.

“Some people are going to reject you simply because you shine too bright for them. That’s okay. Keep shining.” ~Mandy Hale

You may find it absurd, but some people rely on gambling for their daily income. These individuals do not just gamble for fun. They have received thorough training in how to engage in profitable professional gambling. These individuals are typically found at gaming tables and at betting shops. Most individuals used to have to physically […]

Most recent traffic reports suggest that over 15% of road accidents involve a motorcycle. This may be due to their size, which makes their visibility on the road relatively low, or just carelessness and not observing traffic rules. Motorcycle accidents can be severe and lead to permanent injuries, loss of income, or even death. So, with this article, you’ll find 10 tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents. (1)

Exercise. Workout. Movement. Fitness. Training. Gym.

ADVERTISEMENT Many people tell expecting parents that they must stick to a strict schedule no matter what. While a routine can be beneficial, there are times it’s okay to switch it up.For instance, if your baby is asleep, you don’t have to wake them up for a diaper change. If their diaper is only wet, they will be okay until they wake up.However, if it’s a poopy diaper, you’ll want to wake them up and change them.