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Examples of positive self-talk include: “I can do this.” “I am smart.” “This is a challenge, but I will complete it.” Examples of negative self-talk include: “I’m stupid.” “I can’t do this.” “I’m a failure.” “I’m worthless.” Research has shown that the optimum ratio for no stress in your life is two positive thoughts for every negative thought. It then is vitally important to be cognizant of your internal dialogue as it influences not only your feelings, and your behaviors, but also your well-being as a whole....

But if you’re finding yourself going to the bathroom less and less all of a sudden, often backed up for days, that’s when you should listen up and take action. Constipation can be due to a number of factors, from stress to poor ability to digest food (causing it to sit stagnant in the intestines) to infections and even heavy metal toxicity. It’s important to get regular stool testing done to understand what may be causing your constipation, but in the meantime, there are many at home remedies you can implement to help support digestion and help move things along....

If you miss this feature, try not to worry too much. You can return libraries to Windows 8.1 with a small settings tweak. As explained by PCWorld’s Rick Broida, all you have to do is launch the File Explorer, select the View tab, click “Navigation Pane” and then click “Show libraries.” That’s all there is to it. You’ll now find them in the left pane of the File Explorer window....

But sometimes, we don’t miraculously bounce back. Instead, we see our happier times drifting further and further into the abyss. When you notice this happening, you might want to jump-start your positive mood by doing these three things. 1. Refresh or Improve Your Environment We underestimate how much our environment impacts us. A messy home, clutter everywhere—these things can drag us down in ways we don’t realize. If you notice your positive mood is not so positive anymore, try to switch up your environment....

It seems as though most people are just trying to get by. They work because they need to make an income to support their life. People not only settle in the workplace, but also in their relationships with their friends and family. You may even know people who settle by compromising their integrity and core values. That is why it is not naïve or foolish to start living your dream life; it is essential....

If this is the present reality of your life, you are not the only one. Difficult and dark as it may appear now, it’s not the end of the tunnel. Light and hope are waiting just round the corner! All that it needs is little change in your approach. It is easy to fall prey to the habit of procrastination or getting distracted by trivial and unimportant affairs of daily chores in life....

If you are a man, the chances are slim that you have a tribe of good friends. As men we tend to become isolated. [1] Women, in spite of their natural ability to connect to other women, in our tech age are also losing deep friendships. You may have hundreds of social media friends. But how many of them can you call at 2 AM to help you in a crisis?...

This is how many people react when they hear the term constructive criticism. And it makes sense, as most of us don’t like to have someone telling us how we did something wrong or how we can do better. We like to feel like we are good at the things we choose to do unless, of course, we are trying something new. We take a certain amount of pride in how we do our various jobs and don’t like to have our shortcomings pointed out to us....

Improving skills is one thing, but when you talk about deep down personality changes like becoming a more outgoing and confident person or molding yourself into a leader, these aren’t things you can do by just learning alone. I’ve always wondered how people seem to make such massive changes in themselves in such short amounts of time. How does a nervous introvert become a confident influential speaker? How does a struggling athlete become a determined champion?...

Have your own tips for networking at social events? How to Work the Room – [FoundRead]

Well, it isn’t. There’s one more thing you can do. And it can help you stand out from the crowd. The thank you letter. It can do way more than a mere expression of gratitude and appreciation. The Power of Thank You Emails You Have Never Imagined In the book How to write better resumes and cover letters by Patricia K. Criscito, she mentioned a survey revealing less than 20% applicants write a thank you letter after an interview....

2. Being busy doesn’t mean you’re going places. When I look back on my life before I moved off-the-grid, I was extremely busy with things that didn’t add value to my life, my relationships or myself. Now, I can see that life isn’t about doing more, having more, or being more, but being selective and grateful for the things that you do have. Doing or having more, isn’t better. 3. The relationships you have matter more than you think....

Use Point-of-Sale For Your Advantage As it turns out, the same ticket that costs maybe $300 if you buy it from New York, costs $30 dollars if you buy it in Bangkok. Same ticket, but the only difference is the location you are purchasing it from or, a fancy way to say it, its “point-of-sale.” Ho managed to pay only $371 for a flight from New York to Colombia that was originally costing her more than $500....

Let go of things we can’t have because holding on won’t do us any good. When you truly let go, there are rooms for something even more amazing.

Asking for a Raise Is Difficult Because Your Boss Doesn’t Share the Same View With You We all tend to think highly of ourselves as employees – and feel that we give a lot more than we get in the professional environment we spend half of our lives in. On the flipside, our bosses may feel that we are lacking in some essential quality and even if we work hard at our desk, the company might feel that our current salary justifies the hours we put in....

If you do, then we have something in common. I’m very passionate about personal growth. It was just 4 years ago when I discovered my passion for growing and helping others grow. At that time, I was 22 and in my final year of university. As I thought about the meaning of life, I realized there was nothing more meaningful than to pursue a life of development and betterment. It is through improving ourselves that we get the most out of life....

Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality

1. Make a plan. As with most things in life, the key to making money is to have a good plan in place. Having a set of instructions to follow will keep you on task and help you feel like you are making progress even on days when it is hard to see any movement. Each week, think of what you want to accomplish and write down the things you will need to do to get there....

Causes Indigestion during pregnancy is caused by several things, but pregnancy hormones are the main cause. These hormones cause the stomach to slow down and take longer to empty. Because of this, your stomach acid comes into contact with the sensitive protective lining of your digestive system. Heartburn, often being the worst symptom, is caused by a few different things, too. Again, pregnancy hormones cause the muscle at the top of your stomach to relax, which allows stomach acids to splash up into your esophagus....

Let’s talk about that problem and some simple ways to solve it. Build Habits, Not Factories I think it’s strange that we know that behavior changes like eating healthy, exercising more, reducing stress, and boosting creativity can improve your health (both in the short–term and long–term) and yet most doctors spend their time treating symptoms rather than teaching these behaviors. I’ve written previously about how forming healthy habits not only prevents illness, but can also act as a method for treating it....