Our brains are plastic, malleable, and fertile for quickly learning vast amounts of information when we’re young. But as we learn right from wrong, good from evil, and safety from fear, our brains start to lay down pathways that reinforce these changes for quicker decision-making and cognitive efficiency. The subconscious mind memorizes these environmental and societal triggers and hardwires these pathways into the foundational layers of our software. In these early stages of development, the brain can rapidly change, grow, and adapt to any environment....

Forms of social exclusion like the silent treatment are a part of our society, including in children’s games like musical chairs and reality television programming. It’s even used when you are trying to argue with someone you may not actually be prepared to argue with – like when someone says, “I can’t talk to you right now, let’s talk tomorrow.” Despite its uses in our society, the potential negative effects of the silent treatment should be seriously considered....

Keeping the feelings of butterflies and the love alive can be done with a little creativity and selflessness for your partner. Here are five ways to bring attraction to an intimate relationship. Be Nice Yes, it’s that simple. Well, not really! Although it can be difficult to always remain respectful to your partner’s needs by being nice, it is undeniably necessary to make any relationship work. Even if your loved one has rubbed you the wrong way, spoke to you in a tone that is not as pleasant as you would like, or has done something that wasn’t “right” in your eyes, try to be nice and respectful....

You need to constantly pay attention to your body, to the daily signals it gives you about the way it feels. You also need to make sure you give yourself enough love, nurture, care and accept yourself for the person you are. The way you treat yourself will impact the way you treat other people – if respect and love grows within you, then they will grow around your relationships as well....

1. Define the problem Have you ever had one of those moments where you argue about everything except the issue in question? You’re certainly not alone. When you’re in a position of disagreement, the first and most important thing to do is to take a moment to reflect and identify the core issue(s). Be objective; sit down with a piece of paper and write out everything you think is an issue, then rank the most to least important....

Social Media And Mental Health We all know that mindlessly scrolling through YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, or Facebook can leave us feeling drained and waste hours of our week and, ultimately, immeasurable amounts of time in our lives. We also know that the challenges around social media are prevalent and continue to increase, with countless studies emphasizing the drastic negative impact. One study showed that 58% of Americans say social media negatively affects their mental health....

1. Put that extra food to good use. Whether due to a couple of last minute no shows or a caterer that got a little carried away, having a lot of food after a wedding does not have to be a burden or a bad thing. You can arrange with a food bank to donate those extra edible favors or reception menu items. You will be helping people in need have a great meal (that was no doubt meticulously planned) and you can also get a receipt or letter from the food bank so that you can write off a portion of the food costs off on your taxes....

While “better” may be relative, one thing is certain – “better” means improved. No matter where you find yourself, there is always room for improvement. Even a monk strives daily to improve himself, striving always to become a better person. Challenges in life are a given, and they can be used to your advantage. Each one is an opportunity for personal growth and self-improvement. Ultimately, the goal is to use what you learn as you grow to become the best version of yourself....

Cannabidiol Oil for Stress Let’s get the controversial one out of the way first, shall we? The mere mention of cannabidiol oil can make a person perk up or cringe, depending on which side of the marijuana legalization fence they’re on. However, this just goes to show the general misunderstanding surrounding cannabis and hemp. Simply put, cannabidiol oil contains only trace amounts of THC, meaning you can’t “get high” from using it....

1. Modify your sleep. It’s important to ensure that you tailor your sleep a couple of days before leaving to prepare yourself for the impact of a new timezone. This includes tailoring your bedtime, a couple of days before departure, to that of your new location. Doing this will shift your eating habits and ensure that once you get to your hotel or hostel, you will be ready to tackle the new time....

Stonemason Stonemasonry is a skilled profession and salaries rise with the level of expertise. Stonemasons carry out a wide variety of work including repairing buildings and monuments, creating memorial headstones, and making original stonework for homes and gardens. While a starting salary can be around the £15,000 mark, this rises to £35,000 for experienced stonemasons and even higher for those who are self-employed or who have a particular in-demand speciality....

Here’s six reasons why you should get between 8 hours’ sleep a night. 1. Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Serious Health Problems Sleep disorders and chronic sleep loss can put you at risk for: Heart disease Heart attack Heart failure Irregular heartbeat High blood pressure Stroke Diabetes According to some estimates, 90 percent of people with insomnia (sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling and staying asleep) will also have another health condition....

1. Having low self-esteem. Constantly feeling bad about yourself eventually leads to others viewing you in the same light. As mentioned above, if you feel that seeing a professional would be beneficial, you should absolutely look into that. If you don’t feel that you need to do this, consider thinking long and hard about your problems and try to make a change. Your friends love you for many reasons, so don’t give them a reason to forget about those things and focus on the negatives....

1. It may help prevent cancer. A vital part of our immune system is made up of NK (Natural killer) cells which can fight cancer. Could a walk in the forest really get those cells going? That was what researchers led by Dr. Li of the Nippon Medical School in Tokyo, set out to show. They took blood samples from small groups of volunteers before they set out on their forest expedition....

What Is Time Blocking? Time blocking is a time management technique designed to help you prioritize tasks, work on them more deeply, and gain control over your time with the help of a clear schedule plan. The main idea of this technique is to make the most of your day by scheduling every minute. All of your tasks, meetings, events, and activities need to be shown on your calendar in specific time blocks that you choose for each category....

We’ve totally got anyone sorted who’s looking for the perfect drinks menu for a Batman/comic book themed party, or just wants to take a moment to envision themselves as Bruce Wayne in the bat lair. Buzzfeed has ingeniously come up with seven themed cocktails that, with one sip, will instantly transport you over to the dark world of Gotham. 1. The Bruce Wayne 4½ oz. black iced coffee 2 oz bourbon ¼–½ oz....

You go to work each day. And each day you do, you watch the clock. Waiting. And waiting. And waiting for the clock to strike 5 p.m. That’s when you get to go home and devote your time to what you truly love doing. That thing that brings you joy. That thing everyone tells you you’re so fantastic at. That thing you wish you could do every day instead of working....

The hit TV show “Breaking Bad” will leave a lasting legacy as one of the most intense and popular shows on television. Watching Walter White and associates descend deeper into meth madness week after week has been truly entertaining. But it’s also been educational from a personal finance standpoint. Suffice it to say, Walter White made a lot of questionable decisions. And while we’re probably never going to make a foray into making crystal meth, many of his choices can offer helpful lessons in money management for the average, law-abiding citizen....

If you’re not one who needs to lose weight, but instead just want to kickstart some other changes in your life, you can benefit from burning more calories each week as well. These 7 ways to burn over 2,900 more calories each week can really help you to sleep better, give you more energy throughout the day, improve your alertness and reduces stress. Everyone wants to look and feel better, especially at the start of a new year....

Womenio has a great collection of seven different homemade dishwasher detergent recipes so you can make your own detergent for whether you prefer hand washing, powdered soap or gel detergent. You can even add in essential oils to many of the recipes so they will even come in your favorite scent combinations. Best of all, the base ingredients are simple and inexpensive, such as borax, washing soda, kosher salt and citric acid, all of which can be purchased at your local grocer or over the internet....