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When you try to control too much, you enjoy too little. Sometimes you just need to let go, relax, take a deep breath, and love what is.This morning I met up with an old friend, someone whom I care about deeply but have internally struggled with for years because I’ve always been worried about her health.I want to help her heal, because I feel I’m losing her.I want to teach her the time-tested tools for living a happier, simpler, healthier life that I’ve helped so many other people with — so she can give up her addictions, take up exercise and mindfulness, nurture her needs, and suddenly be transformed into a healthy person again.But that’s not reality.

“We have to bear our own toxicity. Only by facing our own shadows can we eventually become more light. Yes, you are kind. But you’re also cruel. You are thoughtful. But you’re also selfish. You are both light and shadow. I want authenticity. I want real. I claim both my light and my shadow.” ~Kerry Mangis

Ever since mineral water became popular and the fitness craze kicked off, it is common to see plastic bottles being carried by people in the street and on public transport. But, it isn’t just gym goers and joggers who are carrying water bottles. Many commuters, window shoppers, and people taking a leisurely stroll seem unable to operate without having a water bottle in their hand.

NOTE: These behaviors indicate general behaviors you would see in a female. We acknowledge that men, too, can be shy about expressing themselves when they like someone. However, they display different behaviors, as covered in a separate article.Body language is an essential form of communication, and it’s the one thing you need to observe when it comes to women.

And if you want even more inspirational blessings for the weekend then check out this post with Saturday blessings and this one filled to the brim with Sunday blessings.“Here’s your Friday and weekend blessings! May your weekend be blessed with love, kindness and some time for relaxation and recharging.”“I hope you have had a good week and you will have a self-loving and blessed weekend, my love.”“This weekend help those who are not so blessed. Donate a bit of food, things you don’t need anymore or a bit of your time to help them out.”“Happiness and fulfillment will come for you and your loved ones this weekend if you keep the faith.”“A blessed weekend to you my friend! May this be a few loving and fun days for you and your loved ones.”“Count your blessings.

I won’t know anyone there. I really should go—but I don’t want to. I hate small talk.Small talk , because to many people it represents meaningless and trivial conversation.

Following your ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis, your health care team can be a key resource in helping you understand how to navigate life with this autoimmune condition. But it can be difficult to know just what to ask in an appointment, so we’ve compiled this list of five questions to help you get the conversation started:

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, contortions in nearly . There’s perhaps no better example of this than the pastry world, where sliding into someone’s DMs often equates to spontaneous income.Add to that website orders and pop-up events, and the traditional dessert model has moved from brick and mortar to —and, often, full-time gigs—where the chefs call the shots. was a lifelong dream for of , who began selling bonbons from her Brooklyn apartment after being laid off from her job at New York’s famed Restaurant DANIEL at the start of the pandemic.“The covers kept getting less and less,” she recalls.

A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), and you need to be in the know about it. The reason comes from a deep concern that there are things I’ve discovered about this disease that could impact anybody.

When it comes to relocating with your pet reptile, things can get a bit tricky compared to furry friends like cats or dogs. These scaly creatures demand specialized care and a delicate touch. To ensure a seamless transition, it’s crucial to take proper precautions and prepare accordingly.

And if you want even more inspiration and powerful small phrases then check out this post with four word quotes and this one filled with short quotes.“Good vibes only.”“Hope trumps all.”“Only hope remains.”“Break bad habits.”“Happiness before success.”“Replace bad habits.”“Creativity takes courage.”“Appreciate the moment.”“Dreams come true.”“Go for it.”“Try something new.”“Light up lives.”“Love endures everything.”“Passion + action = priceless.”“Happiness is homemade.”“I’ll be there.”“Fight for truth.”“Start over today.”“Own your value.”“Less is more.”“Failure builds success.”“Exercise every day.”“Be the change.”“Don't lose hope.”“Eliminate time thieves.”“Reduce negative influences.”“Keep moving forward.”“Never too late.”“Make new friends.”“Kindness = good vibes.”“Judgement free zone.”“Build quality relationships.”“Love conquers all.”“How are you?”“Love endures delay.”“Make people grin.”“Let's be friends.”“Friends truly listen.”“Please forgive me.”“Truth takes time.”“You belong here.”“Focus on blessings.”“New friends = awesome.”“True love only.”“I miss you.”“We love you.”“Love your parents.”“Chase not love.”“You & I forever.”“Stay close always.”“Give before receiving.”“Let it go.”“Make somebody’s day.”“Maintain your integrity.”“Judge less often.”“Stop overthinking everything.”“Love without expectation.”“Hugs every day.”“Trust your gut.”“Read interesting articles.”“Teamwork = dream work.”“Brainstorm alternative ideas.”“Competition fuels growth.”“Always deliver quality.”“Procrastination steals time.”“Identify key milestones.”“Manage resources smartly.”“Reward high performance.”“Focus and win.”“Now or never.”“Organize your life.”“Teams need leading.”“Set clear targets.”“Winners never quit.”“Find your mistakes.”“Track your

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting us with friends, family, and the world. However, while it offers numerous benefits, it can also have a significant impact on our mental health.

Aquamarine on repeat in my room because TBH, I didn’t have any friends. The characters that Emma Roberts, Sara Paxton, JoJo, and Arielle Kebbel played were the girlfriends I always wanted and needed. But after moving with my family to a new state, I was, for lack of a better term, a loner.

All of us want to protect our loved ones from any harm, as we want to live a long and healthy life with our best friends and family by our side. However, life is unpredictable, and we truly never know what might happen to us or those we care about. As individuals, we should always seek to advocate for ourselves and learn skills that can protect us from any harm, which is why it’s essential to take charge of our own health.

One Tree Hill and Chicago P.D., becoming a professional multihyphenate along the way. The women are activists, entrepreneurs and advisers—and growing names in the angel-investing scene. And people have discounted their expertise and experience every step of the way.“Especially as an actor, I’m accustomed to being underestimated, and I find it to be incredibly humorous,” Bush says, a wry smirk tugging at her lips.

I don’t need to explain on this platform why misdiagnosis is frustrating, expensive, and even dangerous. If you know, you know. But for the ones who are in the disorienting and chaotic process of getting help, then I hope this will help you navigate. I say “getting help” a bit tongue in cheek, because sometimes it feels like getting hurt and collecting debt.

Head prefect, the girl that travelled continents to study in Edinburgh at 21 with no family or friends in this new country, go getter, always smiling, outgoing. As I lay on my bed this person I just described was a complete stranger to me and I wondered if I’d ever recognise her again. This was exactly 10 years ago, triggered by an acute bout of cystic acne and a prolonged period of isolation.

We all have the same amount of time in a day, but what we make of that time and how we use that time is what makes the difference.You cannot expect to get the results you want if you’re not prioritizing what’s going to get you those results.Whether you want to write your first book, lose weight or start a business, you have to make what’s going to give you these outcomes a priority!Here are my 3 keys to help you break the “I don’t have enough time” cycle.A couple of years ago, I had a client who just had a baby. She wanted support in losing the weight she gained from her pregnancy.

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I don’t think it’s possible for me to look at my mental health, and my deeply held self-stigma about it, without recognising the impact that sexism and misogyny has had on me in my lifetime.I mean, I think I was probably a sensitive child and always destined to feel deeply, but I don’t believe that my feelings of anxiety and periods of depression are ‘just’ a biological malfunction. But it has taken years of therapy and, finally, in my late 30’s, an astute trauma informed therapist to help me recognise and accept this.As an eight-year-old girl I witnessed the effect on my mum, of my dad’s long affair with our family friend. Her self-esteem disintegrated with the betrayal and I watched as she sought men to validate her, ultimately ending up in a coercive and controlling relationship with my stepdad.

“You gotta look for the good in the bad, the happy in the sad, the gain in your pain, and what makes you grateful, not hateful.” ~Karen Salmansohn

Sometimes you might not know if your partner is afraid of commitment or if they’re not the right person for you. Understanding the signs can help you differentiate and decide how to move forward.Your partner might be afraid of commitment if they don’t want to discuss the future with you. They might be okay with it at first, then suddenly stop engaging in that type of talk.

Let me explain. I am a person with multiple disabilities. I have cerebral palsy, am an amputee, wheelchair user, and I have an intellectual disability. I cannot transfer on my own to and from my wheelchair and therefore often rely on the assistance of aides, friends, and family. They help me get on and off the toilet, in and out of the car, etc.

“I lay my head upon his chest, and I was with my boy again. I spent so long in darkness I never thought the night would end. But somehow Grace has found me…and I had to let him in.” ~From “Just Like That,” Bonnie Raitt

Most people have very exhausting days between jobs, exercising, spending time with friends and families, and other things that take up their time and deplete their energy. Even those who have enough sleep and eat properly are not immune to such lethargy. Although such energy drain is common, you can do a few things to […]

Most people have very exhausting days between jobs, exercising, spending time with friends and families, and other things that take up their time and deplete their energy. Even those who have enough sleep and eat properly are not immune to such lethargy. Although such energy drain is common, you can do a few things to […]

Growing up, my parents ran a tight ship. While they weren’t the strictest in the world, they were quite strict, and I often found myself frustrated because I felt like I was being treated unfairly. Fast-forward to now, and I realize my parents did me a favor.However, even if I know as an adult that they did me a favor by being strict, there are some days that I reminisce on how crazy strict my parents were.

I’d moved to Australia just before Christmas in 2001. Beyond the people I’d started working with, I knew nobody as I settled into life in Sydney.  Australians are a pretty friendly bunch, but Christmas was a difficult time period for me to arrive – people naturally tend to withdraw to their close family and friend groups during this time. This left me as an outsider, which was very difficult to deal with.

“Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it’s better to leave them broken than hurt yourself trying to put them back together.” ~Unknown

Lying to others is wrong, but lying to yourself is an absolute tragedy.“Earlier today, in the last few hours before she went into a coma, she told me her only regret was that she didn’t appreciate every year with the same passion and purpose that she has had in the last two years, after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. ‘I’ve accomplished so much recently,’ she said.

Today I saw a post about an “old couple party” that some friends from college were involved in, and it reminded me of those that my parents went to years back, in their 30s and 40s, when I was young. It was meant to be fun and funny to imagine themselves as elderly folk. And I remember thinking it funny back then, to see my parents and their friends dressed up in grey wigs, with pillows stuffed into too large pants and bras to make them larger, using wheelchairs, canes, and walkers, and with thick glasses or packages of Depends or Tena to denote their incontinence and bad eyesight being carried along or worn.

It’s taken a while for me to find the right words. Of course it’s always shocking, jarring, and sad when we learn of someone taking their own life. But for some reason, when we heard the news that Stephan “tWitch” Boss had become the most recent seemingly happy, dancing, smiling and successful celebrity to kill themselves, the onslaught of social media posts directing those who are struggling to call the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline made me feel triggered, and I felt angry.

I’ve lost track of how many people have told me their eating disorder started with something their pediatrician said, including my younger sister. As a pediatrician, a psychiatrist, and a child and adolescent psychiatrist in training; a person whose sister and friends have been diagnosed with these deadly illnesses; and as someone in recovery from an eating disorder myself, many things scare me about the new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Obesity Guidelines. The sparse discussion of eating disorders is at the top of that list. For anyone who hasn’t read them, these guidelines recommend weight loss pharmacotherapy to children as young as 12 and metabolic bariatric surgery to adolescents as young as 13.

As parents, we want the best for our kids, but sometimes, even the best of intentions can come around and bite us in the arse. If your parenting style is not the best fit or is even, dare I say, toxic, then there will be signs.The sooner those signs are addressed and the sooner you fix the problem, the faster your child will recover from the damage that can come along with an incorrect parenting style.

I started sunrise hiking with a group of friends and immediately fell in love with it. Over time though, a worm of anxiety began to creep in. My whole life I’ve struggled with insomnia. I’m naturally a bad sleeper and any kind of pressure around my sleeping easily brings about sleepless nights. I started to worry, “what if I don’t sleep and then have to wake up in the fours?”

There is a time before Dublin, and a time after Dublin.The weeks leading up to the 9th of November 2021, and the post comedown weeks of what happened in that city, are all a bit of a blur. Any memories are bolstered by scribbles in a diary or the odd picture on my phone to remind me of the before Dublin Nadia and the after Dublin Nadia.That day, a Tuesday, was the day I was going to end my life.

And if you want even more timeless and helpful inspiration then check out this post with quotes on dealing with broken trust and this one filled with quotes on regret (and letting go of it).“To me, the thing that is worse than death is betrayal. You see, I could conceive death, but I could not conceive betrayal.” – Malcolm XThe worst pain in the world goes beyond the physical.

Make my Dalen (Arizona) but expect some upsets. The Bigger They Are, The Nembharder They Fall (Gonzola). Amidst all the buzz are the funny and creative March Madness bracket tournament names.

An appealing, well-proportioned figure takes into account the form and size of the buttocks. Do you ever find yourself wondering what it would take to keep or build a structure of such beautiful excellence? Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is one such method, which, when performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon, may help a patient remove fat in frequent “unwanted areas” and enhance the buttocks in a way that will endure for many years. In this piece, we’ll take a closer look at some of this operation’s most intriguing features, as well as how institutions like Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Turkey manage their operations with maximum efficiency.

In the past, people believed that spending too much time outside during cold weather meant it was more likely that you would get sick. These days, though, research shows that keeping the kids cooped up all winter not only leaves you feeling frazzled but could be doing their immune systems a disservice. If you’d like to learn how to boost kids immune system, the easiest way to do it is to spend some time outside this February.

Raising teenagers is much different than dealing with your kids in their toddler and adolescent years. Suddenly, they want more freedom, and they are pushing you away more, but at the end of the day, they still need you more than ever.When my daughter turned 13, a shudder of fear went through my entire body. However, since she turned 13, we are closer than ever.

In 1998, when I first started writing my memoir about raising a child with developmental disabilities, I hadn’t given much thought to moving Jessica, my 16-year-old daughter, to a group home. Four years later, she was the last of our children still living at home. Both her father and I worked full-time, and when her after-school care program was discontinued, I had to decide whether she was ready to stay home alone. She was certainly old enough. I figured she was ready. Besides, she would only be alone for less than an hour.

Skateboarding has been on my mind for decades. Though I started skateboarding when I was 9 years old (and loved it then), I stopped after a couple of years because none of my friends could skate. For many, many years, I didn’t know how to get back into it, and I regretted all that lost time.

Lisa: Our story is personal, singular, and, perhaps, familiar. We decided to share it now that Josh, 27, is grown and we’ve all moved from survival to reflection.Josh was the cutest kid, and he was always in trouble. From daycare through high school, the story rarely changed.

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” ~Unknown

It helps to jot down a few things you feel grateful for each morning and evening. Before you even have your morning cup of coffee, getting in the right mindset for the day ahead is essential. Expressing your gratitude on paper will help you see everything you have and shift your perspective.

Breakups cut deep in the ADHD heart. Our rejection sensitivity intensifies the hurt of being dumped nearly to the point of physical pain. We’re also prone to obsessive thinking.