Do you collect body wash, sanitizers, and shampoos on every grocery shopping? And getting your body cleaned from dirt is your priority when you get home from work.
Have you ever given a thought about a set of clean habits to rinse your mind from negativity which is as important as your hygiene?
To avoid toxic habits should be your center of attention as they hinder the nurturing of the soul. You must be wondering what exactly are toxic habits?
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12 toxic habits I’ve quit to be happier, smarter, & successful
We are so habitual of these habits and barely understand what wrong they are doing to our inner peace.
Well, I wonât hold you on wait for long and will take you into a ride of self-awareness. It will uplift your mood and will take you on the path of a mindful life. Fingers crossed!
Yes, we are all guilty of saying such things; âThat person has more fortunes than meâ or âshe looks better than meâ.
Youâre belittling YOU.
Focus on what you have, and believe that you can get what you have faith in.
âLife is not a race, itâs a journey. Enjoy the momentâ – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
2. Seeking other people approval:
Honestly, it is the biggest toxic way of self-approval. Youâre enough for your self.
Of course, it sounds good when appreciated but it shouldnât be done at the expense of your happiness.
It is a universal truth that you canât please everyone.
Find your happiness within you and youâll be amazed at how no one elseâs approval matter now.
3. Living the past:
âLife is available only in the present momentâ – Thich Nhat Hanh
What good will you get from the present moment if you stay in the past?
The past mistakes were only meant to learn from not to repeat and remember them.
Carpe Diem!
4. Blaming others:
I may sound harsh but the blame game will not get you peace of mind.
If you are in a bad situation or phase simply own it. It will bring calm to your perturbed thoughts.
Focus on what you desire and start working to achieve it.
5. Wealth over health:
Youâre a workaholic and ambitious, thatâs great! But what will you do with a lot of money and bad health?
I hope you never get in such a situation thatâs why itâs highly recommended that you spend at least 45 minutes of physical activity daily, eat healthy home-made food, take fruit and vegetables and drink a lot of water.
When things are getting out of control, simply let them go.
If you try to control everything, youâd be exhausted.
You have to trick yourself with a thought ânothing is happening that needs to be controlledâ.
âThe only thing you can control is how you react to things out of your controlâ – Bassam Tarazi
7. You hurt your inner child:
This simply means that you criticize you for everything. You say a single negative sentence about you and your life then this multiply in several thoughts.
A child is hurt when we say something bad to him similarly your inner child is hurt on every scold and sarcastic remark.
âLife begins at the end of your comfort zoneâ – Neale Donald Walsch
Itâs good that youâre at comfort with your work, relationship or gym routine but waits, sometimes it is not letting you grow and you keep circulating with the same kind of thoughts and phenomena.
Run an extra mile, talk to a new person, and accept a new job offer. In any case, just challenge yourself!
10. Watching too much time on technology:
A long time in front of T.V or mobile phone does harm beyond your imagination.
It deprives you of sleep and quality time with yourself, with your loved ones or to achieve your goal.
Limit your time to 1-hour maximum in a whole day for both devices collectively.
11. Procrastination:
âProcrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harderâ – Mason Cooley
This one habit leaves you with a directionless and aimless life.
When you keep putting your works on the next day, it keeps on building and reduces your productivity.
Set a deadline for the hardest task that you donât want to do and get it done right away.
Believe me, youâll feel unburdened!
12. Spending time on social media:
You post something about you and then wait for people to respond to it or you watch the life of your friends, influencers, celebrities and start comparing.
Believe me, you never know the fact behind oh so perfect life.
Meet with real people, spend some time and get to know their story and struggle that would inspire you.
These habits may seem little but have a huge bad impact on you; itâs time to mend them!
Who doesnât want to flaunt those sexy and lean arms in a sleeveless dress?
But the fat around your upper arm looks as awkward as wiggly tummy and takes the courage away from donning sleeveless.
There isnât any surprise that even a good figure can have flabby arms this is so because with aging your metabolism rate slows down and your fats store mostly in upper arms.
An easy way to shed these stubborn fats is the use of weights but that might ultimately lead you to build up muscles around your arms.
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Slim and sexy arms workout
I believe you donât want to look like a bodybuilder, exception for those who want to build muscles.
Well, going back to our and your main concern, we have compiled a list of tested and handy ways to tone up your arms and have a positive body image.
Scroll down to these amazing 7 workouts for slim and sexy arms that you can do without going to the gym.
Do you pick loose shirts while shopping, place a cushion in your lap when sitting with your friends or try to hold your breath as long as possible just to hide your muffin top?
But these tactics are not a long term solution and you end up with a feeling of embarrassment in public.
Not only does it take your chances of wearing bodycon dresses away but also poses severe threats to your internal health such as heart disease, diabetes or even some cancers. Itâs time to get rid of this fat instead of hiding it.
So, we feel your pain and have brought you a set of practical and handy exercises that would surely shed those fats and boost confidence in your personality. Youâd have a taut and toned tummy same as the models in billboards.
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Fat Burning Workout to Lose Belly Fat Fast
1. Crunch:
While making a list of workouts for a flat stomach, crunch takes the top position. It targets your abdominal muscles.
Lie down straight on your back.
Put your hands at the back of your head and lift the head.
Now, raise your legs at 90 degrees with the floor.
Inhale while lifting the legs and exhale while holding the position.
Cycling helps a lot in removing that extra fat at the sides of your tummy. You got a bicycle thatâs a great way to lose weight and to explore your area.
Even you donât own it follow two simple steps.
Lie down on your back.
Bend your legs while drawing your knees above your stomach.
Pedal your legs as you do while cycling for at least 10 minutes.
7. Running or walking:
These are highly recommended as works on the complete body and specifically belly fat.
The only equipment that helps run or walk is a comfortable and sporty pair of shoes.
Needless to say, running burns more fats but walking doesnât lag by far.
That perfectly lean, toned and healthy body with flexibility inside and outside, a serene mind and calm soul are all the right attributes of yoga.
You will start to feel the enlightening energies of yoga as soon as you practice it every day. But what about other realities of life that hit us from time to time and brings chaos to inner peace.
The practice of bringing a flow in your body and mind seems to be a struggle itself. Thatâs so human characteristic and you donât need to feel ashamed of it. My word!
All we have to do is to beat the odds and remain focused. We are always here to help you in that and bring you these truly inspiring Yoga Quotes for keeping you on your track with whole lot positivity.
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Stress is a silent killer if it is left untreated at the earliest. I didnât mean to scare you but yes, no matter how much does it appear passive at the beginning but it can pose serious risks to your overall health and performance in life.
So, the first rule is you donât need to get stress over the âSTRESSâ because there isnât any rocket science involved to ward it off. All you need is to include some simple habits in your daily life.
Well, I just want to keep it real that you might not completely get rid of stress but can minimize its intensity and duration.
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9 Highly Effective Ways to Reduce Stress & Relax
We all get our dose of stress in several forms that hit us hard enough to lose our track of life and the things around us but these simple habits will put you in a position where you can better deal it whenever it starts taking over you.
Wish you good luck with these 9 easy ways to cope up with stress.
I donât mean to laugh frantically without a good reason but yes, you should go for comedy entertainment, watch funny clips or call a funny friend.
Surely, it will tickle your funny bones and ta-da!
2. Breathe it out:
Donât keep your worries inside you as they keep building huge until they take the form of a horrible volcano.
Call or meet your confidant; we all have one in our circles, pour everything out that is stressing you. Shared sorrow is halved, it again rings true here.
One thing that adds more to the stress is the long list of commitments and efforts to fulfill them. Try to know your priorities and declutter your to-do list from unnecessary engagements.
Bear in mind, you canât make everyone happy and you aren’t supposed to be perfect all the time. Go easy on yourself!
4. Meditate:
No worry to get yourself out if you donât feel like it. Just sit with your legs crossed and closed eyes.
Pretend that thereâs nobody else except you at that moment; feel your heartbeat and calm your racing mind with affirmative thoughts about yourself. Phew!
Scents that help to reduce stress are lavender, rose, citrus, and chamomile.
Light a scented candle or use a wax tart in your abode that will bust your stress. You should also consider having sleep in such a room to have a peaceful sleep.
Make your diet chart with a lot of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein as they will boost your mood. Especially, citrus fruit as they contain vitamin C which reduces stress level.
Processed foods are full of chemicals that result in stress.
Science has proved that music notes produce certain vibrations that effect on body and mind in a better way. Soothing music can lessen heart pace, stress, and blood pressure.
Listen to music that suits you while exercising or doing your simple works.
9. Exercise:
Exercise means engaging your body core muscles into actions for their own sake not to carry out household work. Do it for at least 30 minutes, mark my words, youâll feel the difference.
Your mind releases dopamine hormone that can help in alleviating your mood.
I hope every woman out there can beat the plethora of stress with these habits to some extent if not wholly.