Most people will suffer from a lack of self-confidence at one stage or another, and it’s a nasty situation to encounter. There’s no surefire way to fake confidence or make yourself feel invulnerable. But there are several ways to naturally enhance the way you feel about yourself. Here are seven steps to greater success. Invest In Your Look Looking good makes you feel good. Nobody can deny it. The fact that your appearances also influence the way that other people treat you is another reason why you must invest in your look. A new hairstyle, new outfit, or change of makeup…
Author: Hazel Jane
No matter if it’s your mom, dad, or one of your grandparents, it’s never an easy choice to put them into a retirement home. A huge decision to make, it will be a new stage in their life. Therefore, it’s vital that you know what to look out for and consider when finding the perfect retirement home for them. To help with this, here is a list of the top 5 things to think about during the process: The Cost Unfortunately, no matter where you’re located in the world, retirement homes aren’t cheap. Costing upwards of $300 a week (depending…
Dieting is no fun, it’s boring, it’s hell and it makes you face some unpleasant truths about yourself. Do you feel better for getting that off your chest? Okay, now that we can agree on all those things, let’s focus on the things that will make you want to diet despite them. What else but food glorious food!? The keto diet is world-renowned and it seems like for the first time in a very long time, people are agreeing, it’s not quack-science. It actually does work! Why? Well, you’re getting fats, proteins, and plenty of vegetables with nutrients and minerals.…
Everyone’s stress levels are a little high at the moment due to the uncertainty of the current crisis. If you’re looking for new ways to relieve a bit of that tension, while perhaps even picking up a new skill on the way, look no further. Here some examples of online activities, both creative and cultural to keep you busy this summer. Being creative can be very rewarding and beneficial for your mental wellbeing, not to mention a great way to pass the time. Get Creative! There are lots of strange and original activities online for you to take part in.…
There’s no getting away from the fact that COVID-19 – the coronavirus, that’s affected the entire planet – is the number one topic in the media. Turn on your TV, listen to your radio, or even talk to your friends and family members, and they’ll all be talking about COVID-19. Yes, it’s an important topic and one that we should all be keeping updated with as the days and weeks progress. But, you also need to enforce a certain amount of self-preservation during these trying times. To that end, here’s how you can stay sane during COVID-19: Limit your social…
Pondering about which career path to take is something everyone goes through in their life. You may have spent years at college or university studying a particular subject, only to realize that you never want to actually work in this sector. These thought processes are completely normal, but you do need to think carefully about your options sooner rather than later. If you’re interested in your health, then it might seem like a no brainer to kick start your career in the health sector. There are a number of different paths you can take, depending on your personal interests. From…
There are two types of inappropriate behaviors. The first one is the awkward thing you do and hope that nobody will take notice. Perhaps you accidentally let out a burp at a business meeting after a particularly heavy meal. Maybe you find yourself giggling uncontrollably as you meet your future in-laws for the first time because you’re too nervous. True, these are inappropriate behaviors, but they are involuntary. You have no control over them, and at best, you can learn to avoid some of the most apparent triggers in the future – such as skipping the heavy meal before the…
Dieting is something that has been a thing for so long, and fad diets are more common than ever. And unfortunately many seem to go on them in the hopes that they’ll get to their ideal weight and fitness and to sustain it. However, that’s not possible because they’re usually so extreme that your body won’t be able to keep up with the lack of nutrients or shock it’s getting from the lack of food. Here are some reasons why it’s important to not go on fad diets. It Can Affect Your Mental Wellbeing When you’re stopping yourself from enjoying…
The majority of us are so good at procrastinating. We’re able to put things off until we’re blue in the face, and even then we might just totally drop it, or hardly put any effort into it. This applies to anything, not just trying to get your dream body. We’re constantly inspired by the people we’re seeing in social media and even the people on the street. As a human race, we’re now wired more than ever to care about how we look and what people think of us, meaning people aren’t going out feeling anything less than fabulous. But…
When it comes to fitness, no-one does it better than the armed forces, and boot camps are the perfect gateway for civilians to get started. But for women, starting your first boot camp can be daunting. Consequently, it’s worth doing some preparation first. Read on to learn more about what women should know before starting their first boot camp. Stay hydrated The most important thing you need to remember is simply to hydrate — it is vital that you ensure you drink enough water daily. Drinking fluids replace the electrolytes lost during exercise, keeps your joints working as they should,…