You never know how you can change someone’s life just by giving a helping hand, complimenting them, smiling at them, sparing some cash, or standing up for them. We are humans. It’s our job! We should always have each other’s backs. Sometimes it’s important to not mind your own business. Sometimes a simple act of kindness isn’t so simple gives more than a simple feeling. We’re all in this together, after all.
Empathy. It’s something that our world lacks. It’s something that children need to understand at a very young age. Empathy could would save the entire world. I was born an empath. I’ve always called it a blessing and a curse because it’s almost as if I have no control over my own emotions. I’ve lived my life feeling like an outcast because of my empathy, being stigmatized as an emotional woman. Empathy is so much more than being emotional, though.
I just finished watching one of the most inspiring, honest documentaries I’ve ever seen. Life, Animated is about a boy with autism that couldn’t speak, but found a way to communicate through animated Disney films.
Mental illness is real. Some illnesses are talked about and recognized more than others, like bipolar disorder. Then there are ones that people think are made up like body dysmorphia, self mutilation, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. We need to talk about mental illness because ignoring it or hiding it will only push others away. We need a good support system and people around us who understand when it’s time to give us our space, comfort us, or just to remind us that it’s okay. It’s shows like these that take us from pretending mental illness doesn’t exist, to talking about it without shame or embarrassment.
Being a blogger, I am on the computer more than 10 hours a day and usually on my phone when I’m not on my computer. Running your own business takes a lot of time, hard work, and dedication. I usually would say that people only should work this hard so they don’t have to work later, but in this case – I love what I do. So, when I mention the countless hours that are spent writing and staring at a bright screen, it’s just to give you an idea of how much I am straining my eyes.
Studies show smiles can make us more attractive, lower our stress levels, elevate our moods, and make us look younger. That’s why you should take care of your dental health and love your gums!
The National Institutes of Health have released the Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. In that, they have highlighted two criteria qualifying people for surgery:
Are you wondering if your guy is really a keeper? Take a look at these 9 signs that he’s a keeper – make a checklist. Be honest with yourself. If he isn’t giving you what you want then it’s time for you to move on and find what you REALLY want, need, and deserve!