5 Things Not Worth Your Time

5 Things Not Worth Your Time

Worrying about everything

We have little control over our future and what will happen, so there’s no point in worrying about it.  Besides, it’s not living life if all you can think about is what could go wrong.  Instead, focus your energy on living the best moment of your life and increase your faith by trusting that everything will be just fine!

 People who disrespect you

One of the best choices we make in life is to remove ourselves from toxic friendships and relationships.   Why be around people who only bring you down and make you feel bad about yourself?  Life is better when we surround ourselves with people who lift us up and inspire us.  People who respect who we are and are positive towards us and life are the keepers in our lives.

Not working out when we want to

It’s like the saying, “The only workout you regret is the one you didn’t do.”  How true is this!?  I don’t remember ever regretting a workout I forced myself to do.  In fact, gearing up my will power only led to me coming back home feeling way better about myself.  Going when you don’t feel like it is more worth it than sitting on the couch debating for a whole hour if you should or not, only to regret staying home.

Gossiping about others

Oh, but what are we going to talk about if we don’t talk about people?   There’s many things better than talking about how so and so dressed so poorly or you know, the negative talk.  Life is better lived when we focus on speaking positively about people.  Talk about how amazing their success is and be happy for them. 

 Living in the past

And the worst of them all is living life depressed about the past, regretting your mistakes, and holding on to resentment towards people who hurt you.  Living like this will only hinder your happiness.  True joy is not experienced until we learn to let go of what already passed.  Choose instead to forgive yourself for your mistakes, forgive the people who hurt you, and stop wishing you could turn back time and change it. Take all of it as a lesson and use it as driving force to live a better life.  Overcome those things that hurt you and then you will experience true joy.

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Helpful tips for parents to handle naughty kids

Helpful tips for parents to handle naughty kids

Parenting is all about understanding the needs of your child and ensuring that he develops into a person with good values and morals.  Read on to understand some tips on parenting a naughty child.

1.    Encourage good behavior from them; behave in a way you would expect of them. Explain how you feel about their behavior.

2.    Establish rules, limits and boundaries. He may test these limits so be consistent in your approach. Let him know what is not right or acceptable, and that he/she will be punished for bad behavior.

 3.    Teach anger control; it is important to teach them self-control and anger control by behaving in the way you want them to behave. Help him understand that they need to put their feelings or anger in words rather that screaming or shouting.

 4.    Reward them for good behavior with praise, good words, and smiles. Discipline is not about punishments only, but about recognizing good behavior as well. Reward for good behavior can have a significant effect.

 5.    Encourage him to be active. Let them play outdoor games or go the park. This helps to dissipate their energy in a positive way.

 6.    Talk and listen to him. Speak calmly, but firmly, if you do not agree with them. Do not scream or get angry.

 7.    Give them responsibilities as this makes them feel grown up and channelizes their energy in a constructive way.

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5 Ways to Deal with a Child's Defiance

5 Ways to Deal with a Child's Defiance

 Give Daily Doses of Positive Attention

Non-compliance can be a great way for kids to get lots of attention. And even though it's negative attention, some kids crave it anyway. Ward off attention-seeking behavior by giving your child daily doses of positive attention. Play a game together, spend time talking, or go for a walk.

 Give Effective Instructions

Make sure the defiant behavior you’re witnessing is actually defiance. If your child didn't hear you or he's too distracted playing his video game that he isn't listening, you may need to change how you give directions. Establish eye contact or put a hand on your child's shoulder to get his attention before you speak. Turn off the background noise and make sure your child is paying attention so you he can absorb what you're telling him to do. 

Offer Choices

One of the best ways to combat defiant behavior is to offer two choices. Then, your child will feel like she has some control over the situation. Avoid questions like, "Do you want to get dressed now?" because a defiant child will automatically say, "No!" Ask a questions like, “Do you want to wear your red shirt or the yellow shirt?” Just make sure you can live with either choice.

Establish a Behavior Contract

Behavior contracts remind children that they can earn more privileges once they show they can behave responsibly. Set up a behavior contract that will help your child show you when he’s ready for more privileges

Create a Reward System

Create a reward system that gives your child an incentive to be compliant. Provide frequent positive reinforcement and consider creating a token economy system to keep your child on track.

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5 Tips for living with Depression

5 Tips for living with Depression

1. Build a Support Network:- you can count on supportive loved ones to help can go a long way toward improving your depression.

For others, a depression support group can be key. It may involve a community group that meets in your area or you might find an online support group who meets your needs. 

2. Improve Your Sleep Hygiene

Good sleep hygiene could be key to improving the quality and quantity of your sleep. Turn off electronics at least an hour before you go to bed. Use dim light to read a book or engage in another relaxing activity.

3. Improve Your Eating Habits

Improving your diet could be key to reducing your symptoms. But before you make any major changes to your diet or begin taking vitamins or supplements, talk with your physician. 

4. Beat Procrastination

The symptoms of depression, such as fatigue and difficulty concentrating, make procrastination tempting. But putting things off fuels depression. It can lead to increased guilt, worry, and stress. It's important to set deadlines and manage your time well.

5. Get a Handle on Your Household Chores

Depression can make it difficult to complete household chores, such as doing the dishes or paying bills. But a pile of paperwork, the stack of dirty dishes, and floor covered in dirty clothes will only magnify your feelings of worthlessness. Take control of your daily chores. Start small and work on one project at a time. Getting up and moving can help you start to feel better in itself. 

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How to stay Blissfully Positive Around Negative People

How to stay Blissfully Positive Around Negative People

Mix up your routine.

Before beginning a regimented activity like work, put yourself in a positive mood by varying your morning routine, even if it means getting up a little earlier. Take a short walk, meet up for breakfast with other positive friends, or do something creative.

Affirm your positivity

Repeat to yourself out loud, “I am a rock of positivity and optimism” to help keep you upbeat throughout the day.

Be a cheerful chatterbox.

Start conversations, and be prepared with a couple of happy topics to ensure you set a positive tone.

 Use open body language.

Be open, big, alert and happy. Do this consciously, as unconscious mirroring of others’ negative body language is easy to fall into.

Understand what they are really saying.

Don’t take it personally. Gossip and miserable stories are often really tales of low self-worth or insecurity (we could all be called “negative” sometimes). Hear their real message, feel empathy and help them turn their mood around with some genuine, kind words.

Make them dump their negativity.

Put a bin in front of your desk with a sign reading: “Please Dump Your Negativity Here.”

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Signs and Symptoms of OCD

Signs and Symptoms of OCD

Signs of OCD usually become apparent in childhood or early adulthood. It tends to begin slowly and become more intense as you mature. For many people, symptoms come and go, but it’s usually a lifelong problem. In severe cases, it has a profound impact on quality of life. Without treatment, it can become quite disabling.

Some common obsessions associated with OCD include:

anxiety about germs and dirt, or fear of contamination

need for symmetry and order

concern that your thoughts or compulsions will harm others, feeling you can keep other people safe by performing certain rituals

worry about discarding things of little or no value

disturbing thoughts or images about yourself or others

Some of the behaviors that stem from these obsessive thoughts include:

excessive hand washing, repetitive showering, unnecessary household cleaning

continually arranging and reordering things to get them just right

checking the same things over and over even though you know you’ve already checked them

hoarding unnecessary material possessions like old newspapers and used wrapping paper rather than throwing them away

Social Signs: What to Look For

Some people with OCD manage to mask their behaviors so they’re less obvious. For others, social situations trigger compulsions. Some things you might notice in a person with OCD:

raw hands from too much hand washing

fear of shaking hands or touching things in public

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Teaching healthy habits and values to your kids

Teaching healthy habits and values to your kids

Eating Healthy and Well: Good healthy eating habits for kids are of utmost importance in the formative years. Though sometimes it may become quite challenging for you, the key is, to make the food look appealing to your child. Refrain from feeding junk and sugary food your child. Make them aware of the ill-effects of eating unhealthy food and help them in making right choices in food.

Outdoor Activities: Along with a good diet, it is very important for a kid to be physically active. Prompt your kid to spend more time in outdoor activities.

Sleeping On Time: Good sleep helps the child feel rejuvenated and fresh for the day. Set up a sleeping routine for your child and adhere to it. Irregular sleeping hours can make your child irritable and erratic.

Breakfast-The Most Important Meal of the Day: Never let your kid skip breakfast as it will give them the energy for the day.

Inculcate Good Reading Habits: Reading habit is very good for every child. Reading not only helps in grasping a language better but a child learns to become more imaginative and creative

Spending Time with The Family: Spending time with the family is very important for a growing child. They not only learn to bond with the family members, but also the importance of spending quality family time together. 

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