If you follow along on Instagram, I talk a lot about Celery Juice and how it helps hydrate your skin from the inside out. It does this among many other things. I highly recommend you eat the items below organically as they will serve your body best. But if you can’t get organic, do the best you can. I can tell when I need to increase the healthy items in my diet and lifestyle as my skin gets very dry and cracks. Hopefully, even though there are so many different skin types, this isn’t something you deal with. But I’m excited to share what I’ve learned along the way!
Much of the information below was obtained from Anthony William’s books, and his direct connection to Source and Spirit. I am not a doctor nor do I have this information readily available. If you would like to learn more about fighting dry skin and dehydration, the links will take you to the books referenced, and I may receive a small commission on the purchase to help continue this blogging journey 🙂Â
How To Hydrate Your Skin From The Inside Out
Avoid inflammatory foods.
I have always struggled with dry, irritated skin, and then moving to the desert was a whole different struggle. I believe it starts with the diet, and ensuring you don’t eat foods that cause inflammation. Inflammatory foods cause your body to swell and store water, making it unavailable for other natural processes. We all love steak, bread, and sweets, but foods rich in fat, carbs, and sugar can hinder your skin body from hydrating properly.
Drink plenty of water.
Along with diet, drinking lots of water is absolutely key. With the dry air in the desert, dehydration happens much faster than anything else. Try to drink between 2 and 3 liters of water each day to maintain hydrated skin.
Exercise regularly.
Exercising is a great way to detox anything needing to get out of your body affecting your skin. You may not believe this, but exercise helps you stay stress free and helps your skin get the hydration it needs. But, you have to drink enough water when you are exercising and most people don’t think they will have dehydrated skin when working out.
Just remember to always wash your face immediately after working out to prevent buildup and breakouts. I recommend using a gentle product that contains hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid works within your skin to help water molecules bind to collagen better. Thus, trapping water within the skin. And, always follow up with a moisturizer.
Take Cold Showers.
It’s hard to imagine anyone not enjoying a hot, steamy overly long shower. But what if I told you hot showers can be detrimental to hydrating your skin? It’s true, hot showers and baths can inflame your skin, making it difficult for you to get the natural oils, fats, and proteins needed to promote healthy skin. In fact, showers or baths that are too hot can cause redness, itchiness, or peeling… almost like a sunburn.
Eat hydrating foods.
Other than drinking plenty of plain water, you can also give your body water through food. Try and incorporate hydrating foods into your diet to prevent signs of dehydration. In fact, there are tons of fruits and vegetables contain water that can add to what you already drink, further promoting skin hydration. Plus, most foods rich in vitamins and minerals also very hydrating and promote even better skin health.
Dehydration Effects On Skin
Dry/cracked skin
Itchiness
Dullness
Under-eye circles
Sunken eyes
More noticeable fine lines
Facial inflammation
Increased breakouts
Dark urine
Tiredness
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Lightheadedness
Weakness
Hydrating Fruit And Vegetables
Celery Juice
I learned this from Anthony William, otherwise known as Medical Medium. Celery Juice is key to helping reduce inflammation, detox the body of unknown toxins that cause trouble on the immune system. It has so many anti inflammatory properties. And, it helps to create healthy skin from the inside out. It’s recommended to consume 16 – 32 ounces of fresh celery juice on an empty stomach every day.
The celery salts in Celery Juice help retain moisture and help you stay hydrated more than anything else available to you nutritionally. Skin’s natural function is to provide a moisture barrier that the celery juice helps to keep working properly. Skin is our largest organ, so it’s super important to keep your skin cells hydrated properly. So aside from drinking plenty of water, try drinking lots of celery juice too!
Iceberg Lettuce
I think we can all agree that iceberg lettuce tastes a little bit like just plain water. That’s because it is! In fact, this lettuce variety is made up of 96% water, making it one of the most hydrating vegetables out there. If you’re in need of an extra boost of hydration, grab a iceberg salad. The best part is that you can add other ingredients to your salad that also improve skin health or that are extra hydrating. Think red or yellow bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, apples, cucumbers, and more. Since I do deal with dry skin, I try to incorporate salads as often as possible.
Cucumbers
Growing up, my dad always called cucumbers, pickles because that’s how he wanted them made. I didn’t know then that they were actually cucumbers and how good the fresh version actually is! If you want to hydrate at the deepest possible level in your body, cucumbers are the ticket. They also have a cooling effect on the body, making them the perfect summer snack.
If you eat cucumbers on a daily basis, they can help cool and reverse liver damage dating back 10 to 15 years — many people who have this damage don’t even know! If you can’t eat cucumbers whole, fresh cucumber juice is the best rejuvenation tonic in the world. It contains electrolyte compounds. And can help reduce fevers in both adults and children. If this wasn’t enough, cucumbers are rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and support digestion. Fruits and vegetables are the best things you can have to help increase hydration as they are made of mostly water.
Zucchini
It only makes sense that if cucumbers are super hydrating, that zucchini are too. Just one cup of zucchini contains around 90% water, plus a plethora of other healthy nutrients as well. Including but not limited to, plenty of fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and protein. The most effective way to add zucchini to your diet is by steaming it. While baked zucchini is very delicious, baking the zucchini literally bakes the water right out. Leaving less for you get when you eat it.
Sweet Potato
So many people shy away from the sweet potato because they think it’s a starch or nightshade that will hurt them. In reality it’s so great for your skin. This beautiful root is full of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, beta-carotene, lycopene and other nutrients. Which makes it perfect for daily consumption to improve skin health and glow from the inside out. Sweet potatoes are also abundant in amino acids, which can help draw radiation from the body. Along with fighting off skin cancers, breast cancer, reproductive cancers, stomach cancer, intestinal cancer, esophageal cancer, and rectal cancer. (Medical Medium Life Changing Foods book citation)
Sweet potatoes are especially important for women to include in our diets to ward off anything we don’t want in our bodies. As well as for our skin. If you have trouble sleeping, try eating a sweet potato to help increase neurotransmitter production, thus helping you prevent signs of dehydration from the inside out.
Oranges
Citrus fruits, such as oranges, clementines, and lemons, are all water rich foods. For example, oranges are 86% water and clementines are 87% water. If possible, try to incorporate a citrus fruit into your diet each and every day. Either plain, in your yogurt, or in a smoothie. I can always tell a different when I follow this advice and make citrus a grocery staple. In addition to water, citrus fruits contain tons if vitamin C. Which is great for the skin and supporting the skin barrier as part of the immune system. Citrus fruits also contain good amounts of vitamin B6, fiber, and calcium.
Apples
The skin is the first place to look when you have something wrong in your body. So ensuring your skin health is a top priority is something I work on daily. In addition to these suggestions, it’s important to use a sunscreen to protect your skin on the outside so the inside has its best chance to thrive. Apples are the ultimate toxin and debris cleanser in the colon. Which is where most of the skin inflaming irritants hide.
If you want to hydrate and make your skin better from the inside, apples are the first step to making that happen. Apples are also hydrating on a deep cellular level. They provide trace minerals and electrolytes which are helpful in the body rehydrating after exercise or any stress. They help ensure the natural barrier function of skin stays working properly, or helps support it when it is working extra hard.
Strawberries
Yum. Who doesn’t love a good handful of strawberries every now and then? Strawberries are great for both hydration and skin health. And if you can, you should keep them stocked. Strawberries are super sweet snack, and are made up of around 90% water. In addition to water, they also contain fiber and a slew of antioxidants to fight free-radical damage. Even better, they are very low in calories. Eat them plain, dip them in dark chocolate, or add them to your next salad or smoothie. There are really so many options with strawberries, making them the perfect rehydrating snack.
Melons
All melons are basically purified sugar water. But the good kind of sugar that helps your body get back electrolytes and replenish the water loss we experience daily. Melons of all kinds are especially beneficial if you are like me and struggle with dry skin year-round. I know when I need to consume more than 1 cup of melons a day, because my skin will get very dry and itchy. Melons are predigested so they make a really great option when you are in dire need of something to nourish your skin. Or, if you are on the verge of dehydration.
Peaches
Made up of 88% water, peaches are an excellent snack that can help you stay hydrated. Plus, what’s better than a nice, ripe peach on a hot summer day? This yummy fruit also contains skin-supporting ingredients. Like vitamins C, A, E, and K, and even some potassium and phosphorous, too. Like strawberries, peaches are really easy to add to any diet plan. Eat one plain, add them to your next yogurt or salad, or make a delicious peach salsa with chips.
Soup
Imagine making a soup. You start with almost all water, right? Then, you add in everything else. This is why soups are one of the most hydrating foods to consume. If you can stomach a warm soup in the summer that is. When making soup, keep in mind that extra ingredients like salt, bouillon cubes, and certain types of salsa, can add too much salt to the soup. And thus, reduce the hydrating effects.
Instead, add natural spices and ingredients that support skin health. Soup ingredients that contain vitamins and minerals that support skin health include: bone broth, fatty fish, sweet potatoes, red or yellow bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and more.
Coconut Water
While technically a drink, I’ll include it anyway. If you’re feeling dehydrated and you want to rehydrate as quick as possible, grab some coconut water. Coconut water is more than just water, its water + electrolytes. And, its much healthier than the typical sports drink. Plus, coconut water contains vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin C, all of which support skin health. Especially when it comes to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and improving skin elasticity. In this case, its very important to make sure the coconut water is organic, or else it may contain added sugars and salts that will do you no good.
Mainstream foods for hydrating skin from the inside out
You may be asking why I didn’t include olive oil or flaxseed in my recommended foods to hydrate skin and there’s good reason. I personally have tried to use olive oil but find it ends up clogging or causing more issues than I started with. I also found I relied too heavily on the oil. I found I didn’t include the other good foods more in my eating. Flaxseeds are a great filler and good for your hair and nails, as well as skin. But again, we want to add more hydration. And the foods listed above are very hydrating and not dry. I also want to point out that my recommendations are based on my own skin type, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work for yours!
If you want to follow in the mainstream foods, you can add in healthy fats. Good fats like avocado, seeds and walnuts, and fatty fish like salmon to still get some of the hydration. Herbal teas like hibiscus are best remedies if you wanted to have some sort of hot beverage still but not get the dehydration of coffee or caffeine. There are also natural oils like soybean oil or avocado oil that you can also use to help battle skin dehydration.
As summer starts here in Arizona, I will be listening to my own advice and increasing my intake of these wonderful, skin hydrating foods to ensure I am able to hydrate from the inside out.
I don’t want to put a bandaid on the situation and then be embarrassed when I can’t wear sandals or my skin is flaky from the dryness. You shouldn’t either.
If you are super serious about avoiding dry skin and dehydration, I invite you to check out Anthony’s book, Cleanse to Heal, to really get all of the issues addressed once and for all. Skin’s moisture starts on the inside and I hope you have learned a few new foods to incorporate into your diet. To help increase the water content in your body and to not wear yourself out with the number of glasses of water you should drink daily. Give yourself some options and let me know which were your favorite in the comments!
Minimalism has been the talk of the town lately. It’s the in-trend approach to life that many people are considering practicing. And those who have already practiced it have promised that they would not let it go.Â
But have you wondered, why this rage? I mean it’s just an approach, a concept. Well let me correct you, it’s not just an approach, it’s not just a concept. It’s LIFE CHANGING.Â
Less is more, savings, frugality, simplicity, zero wastage are all the pillars of minimalism. Interestingly, these principles are not new and exclusive to minimalism. Yet surprisingly, these values and principles are what most of us follow and believe in. So, if you happen to be on the list, you are already a minimalist!Â
Minimalism gives you more time and space to do the things you want — travel, experiences, quiet time, quality time, etc. These are just a few things you can gain with adopting a minimalist lifestyle!
Need more? Well, look for these signs and find out for yourself.Â
Am I A Minimalist? 20 Signs You Might Be
1. You declutter from time to time because a cluttered, messed-up home obstructs you in your daily affairs.
You seem to have a struggle concentrating when you have a load full of things lying around you. So, whether there’s tons of stuff on your plate or not, you manage to take some time out for decluttering.Â
2. You focus on moments, not materials.
You are someone who is not driven by materialist temptations. So you don’t give a damn about what things you have, and what you don’t; rather you are more concerned about moments and memories.
3. You think you don’t belong in this age.
You uphold your own values and principles. But when you look at the world driven by materialism and consumerism, it somehow breaks your heart. You wish to go out and scream at the top of your lungs, as you know it’s you against the world.Â
4. You believe in savings.
Money has been an utmost concern for you, not because you are not able to make ends meet, but because when you think of the future, you see millions of expenses, and you know what can save your future is your savings.Â
5. You focus on quality, not quantity.
Unlike the rest of the world, quantity does not concern you but quality. You are someone who wishes to spend their money, if at all, on something, which has to be of the utmost quality. You don’t care if you buy one unit of it, or three, it has to be top quality, and you don’t settle for anything less.Â
6. Your home has a lot of space for movement.
As a secret minimalist, you let the principle reflect in your home. You don’t stuff your home with a million decoration or storage pieces, instead, you consider keeping fewer possessions. You don’t concern yourself with filling up the walls and passage, you concern yourself with the space your halls and rooms provide.Â
7. You are decisive.
While the world out there plucks out flower petals trying to decide what to keep and what to let go of, you are pretty sorted in this area. You don’t find it hard enough to declutter. You decide you don’t want this thing or that, it is of zero value to you, and so you put it down the trash without thinking twice.Â
8. You never struggle to find time to do things you like.
As fellow minimalists, finding time is not a hassle for you as for other house makers or professionals. Owning fewer possessions diminishes your cleaning time drastically and allows you to spend more time doing what you enjoy. Consequently, you don’t struggle to make time for the people you love.
9. You don’t find happiness in things.
If someone asks you, would a million dollar and a large home with all the amenities would make you happy, your answer would be a straight NO. All because as minimalists, you don’t find happiness in things and possessions. For you, happiness lies with people you love.Â
10. You have good mental health.
As minimalists, you are sorted in life. Life is complicated, but you don’t let its complexities affect you. You go out there in the world, live in the moment, take time out for things you like to do, and all that what counts as peace and happiness for you. You don’t enjoy wasting time on miscommunications and conflict.Â
11. You are satisfied with what you have.
Minimalism is not about forcing yourself to own less. It’s about being satisfied and content with what you already have, so you don’t crave for more. If you are someone who is satisfied with the life you live, and what you own, my friend you are a true minimalist despite you acknowledging it.Â
12. You want to gain control of your life.
As they say, you are the author of your own life, you firmly believe in that. You are not someone who lets the universe and thoughts control your life. Instead, you take matters into your hand. You take actions. So you go out there, grab things you want rather than waiting for life to hand them to you.Â
13. You can distinguish between what you want and what you need.
People exhaust their credit card limit because they fail to differentiate between things they need and things they think they need. There’s a difference between the two, and if you recognize it, and let it influence your purchasing decisions, my friend you are a minimalist at heart.Â
14. You are an environmentalist at heart.
When you stand for minimalism, you stand by a zero-wastage principle because you care a lot about the environment. You anticipate how your one decision or consumption would affect the environment, and you make a wise decision accordingly.
15. You are organized or wish to be organized.
If you are a Monica Geller or Sheldon Cooper when it comes to organization, that my friend is enough for us to declare you a minimalist at heart.Â
16. You donate often.
As a minimalist, your goal is never solely to eliminate things from your home but to give them away to see how it can change the lives of others, and perhaps spread a smile on their faces. Consequently, you never think twice about donating things you know would be much more useful for someone else.Â
17. You don’t own a large wardrobe.
We are no stranger to human propensity of having a vast wardrobe. However, if you happen to be someone who can go live their life on just 5-6 pairs of clothes, you deserve the title.Â
18. You are worried as to how buying something would affect your space.
A lot of people worry about their credit card bills before making purchases; however if you worry about the space it will obstruct or how you wished to own fewer things, that counts as minimalism.Â
19. You prioritize doing special things for people.
Your idea of a perfect gift is not a branded watch, or a Gucci bag, but it’s a smile you can spread on their faces by doing something special for the people you love. Â
20. You have your priorities.
You know what you value the most in your life, and that makes things easier for you.Â
Ask yourself then, are you a minimalist? Admittance won’t harm you, in fact, minimalism is a good thing. Be proud of yourself.Â
If you’re like me, you enjoy having a lot of options when it comes to your wardrobe. But after a while, all of those clothes can start to add up both in terms of cost and clutter. That’s where living a minimalist lifestyle comes in. A capsule wardrobe is one way to embrace minimalism and save money at the same time.
In conclusion, you know you’re a minimalist when you display these characteristics of a minimalist person…
1. You believe that less is more. And that intentional living is key. This means being purposeful and intentional about the things you allow into your life, including material possessions.
2. You’ve decluttered your home and gotten rid of anything that doesn’t serve a purpose or bring you joy. For you, living with less means having more space to breathe and move freely. It also means having less to worry about and taking better care of the things you do have.
3. You don’t believe that stuff equals happiness. You think the Pursuit of Happiness is a bit misguided. Instead, you focus on experiences over things and on living in the present moment.
This doesn’t mean you don’t ever buy anything new it just means that your purchases are intentional and based on need rather than want.
If you need some further confirmation and inspiration of Minimalism, I have quite a few posts on the topic and you can check them out here:Â
Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind on social media? Like everyone else is doing something amazing and you’re just not keeping up? If so, then you might be experiencing social media envy. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This is a very common phenomenon, but it can be tough to deal with. I find when I take a break from social media, I feel one of two ways: I feel jealous and envious of what I missed or I reflect on the time I spent doing something else. In this blog post, we will discuss what social media envy is, and how to overcome it!
What Is Social Media Envy
What is social media envy and what causes it
It’s easy to scroll through social media and feel like everyone has a better life than you. The photos people post of themselves on vacation, enjoying a delicious meal, or being surrounded by friends and family can make you feel envious. This feeling is known as social media envy, and it can have serious consequences. Social media envy can lead to low self-esteem, depression, and even anxiety disorders. If you find yourself feeling jealous regularly, it’s important to take some time for self-reflection. Why are you comparing yourself to others? What is lacking in your life that you hope to find by looking at other people’s lives?
Once you’ve identified the root of your social media envy, you can start to work on dealing with it. There are several ways to do this, including unfollowing accounts that make you feel bad about yourself, focusing on your own life and accomplishments, and seeking professional help if necessary. Social media should be enjoyable. So don’t let envy ruin it for you. Remember, comparisons are rarely accurate, and social media is often an unrealistic portrayal of reality. Don’t let the highlight reel of someone else’s life ruin your happiness!
Symptoms Of Social Media Envy
Comparing yourself to others
you’re feeling inadequate
feeling like you’re not good enough
feeling behind
FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
The effects of social media envy
It’s no secret that social media can be a breeding ground for envy. We compare ourselves to others, scrolling through carefully curated images of people’s “perfect” lives and feeling inferior in the process. But what exactly is social media envy, and how can we deal with it?
Also known as FOMO, social media envy is the feeling of jealousy or insecurity that we experience when we see other people’s lives online. According to a recent study, nearly 60% of millennials say that social media makes them feel worse about their own lives. And it’s not just young people who are affected; we all seem to be susceptible to the negative effects of constantly comparing ourselves to others.
How To Avoid Social Media Envy
How to overcome social media envy
Social media has become such an integral part of our day-to-day lives that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. Although social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family, it can also be a breeding ground for envy. If you find yourself constantly comparing your life to the “highlight reel” of others, it might be time to take a step back and evaluate your relationship with social media. Here are a few tips to help you avoid social media envy:
1. Approach social media with a different mindset: Instead of looking at social media as a competition, try to see it as a source of inspiration. There’s no need to compare your life to the highlight reel of others – everyone has their own unique journey.
2. Count your blessings: It’s easy to get caught up in what we don’t have, but try to take a moment each day to appreciate what you do have. Whether it’s your health, your relationships, or your accomplishments, be grateful for what you’ve been able to achieve.
3. Avoid comparisons: Comparing yourself to others is only going to make you feel worse. Instead of looking at what others have, focus on what
4. Seek professional help: If you find that social media is negatively impacting your mental health, it might be time to seek professional help. A therapist can help you work through any feelings of envy and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Dealing with this problem can be tough, but it’s important to remember that everyone’s life is different. Comparison is rarely accurate, and social media is often an unrealistic portrayal of reality.
How To Deal With Envy From Others
Whether your on social media platforms or not, you will likely experience envy from others at some point in your life. Here are some tips for dealing with it:
Don’t be quick to anger – that’s what your opponent wants
Don’t take their insults to heart – what they think doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things
Be true to yourself – don’t apologize your just doing you
Be patient to respond – quick angry responses are exactly what the other party wants, a reaction
Don’t retaliate – instead, build up your opponent so that they realize you are not the enemy
When it comes to social media jealousy specifically, simply remove them from your profile. You DO have control of who can see your social media, even if its a close friend. Limit the time you spend on social media, set boundaries, and make sure that your social media makes you feel happy.
Additional tips to help you deal with social media envy
Take a break: It’s important to remember that the images we see on social media are often edited versions of reality. If you find yourself feeling envious of someone’s life, it can be helpful to take a break from social media. Maybe set a rule for yourself where you only allow yourself to check social media once a day, or better yet, take a couple of days off altogether. This will help you to remember that what you see on social media is not always an accurate representation of reality.
Reassess the positive things in your life and your goals: It’s easy to get caught up in what we don’t have, but try to take a step back and reassess all the positive things in your life. Make a list of all the things you’re grateful for, no matter how big or small. This will help you to refocus your attention on the good things in your life, rather than what you’re lacking. Additionally, it can be helpful to revisit your goals and remind yourself of why you’re working towards them. This will help to motivate you and keep your envy in perspective.
Social media envy is a common problem that can be difficult to overcome. However, by following the tips we’ve outlined in this article, you can start to develop healthier coping mechanisms and avoid comparing yourself to others. Remember that everyone’s life is different, and it’s important to focus on what makes you happy. If social media is negatively impacting your mental health, it might be time to take a break or seek professional help.
What tips do you have for dealing with topic? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to share this article with your friends if you found it helpful.
Sometimes what matters at the end of the day is peace. Sadly, not everyone is acquainted with the feeling at all times especially when your head is full of worry and stress because of work, finances, or any other reason whatsoever. However, what can bring you peace is, ‘Me-Time’. In other words, a time spent with yourself. Me time can be the best form of self care and support available to you.Â
However, if you find yourself surrounded by people all the time, or are busy doing something or the other, you might feel that spending time alone is boring. As a Sagittarius, I would agree, however, even I enjoy alone time on the regular. I’d like to take a moment to help you understand it’s ok to spend time alone. Once you put in this boundary, even your family members will start to feel how important it is for your state of mind.
50 Ways to Spend Time Alone
Benefits Of Spending Time Alone
+ helps you get to know yourself better
+ sparks productivity, empathy, and creativity
+ builds mental strength
+ gives you some much-needed self-care time
+ allows you to consider your passions, goals, and future plans
Here are 50 ways to spend time alone
1. Read a book. If you are looking for a recommendation, You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero.Â
2. Watch a movie. It can help you reduce stress by taking your mind off of your work life and help improve your mental health by checking out of social media.Â
3. Bake a cake or cookies. My favorite thing is to melt chocolates and make something out of a chocolate mold.Â
4. Declutter your home. (More stuff, means more mess) Take as little as 15 minutes to clear a certain space in your home and I promise if you do it often, it will make you feel better in the long run.Â
5. Go for a walk. (You can plug in your earbuds, and explore the world with music.) This one helps you learn how to spend time alone in nature, and helps to improve your mood and physical, triple win on the health benefits front!Â
6. Do your pedicure, manicure, facial. Let it be a self-care day! Enjoy your time and take it slow, even throw in a bubble bath to make it seem spa like!
7. Indulge in a workout. (Kill time and burn calories at the same time.)
8. Go for a drive.Â
9. Sing songs. (You can be as bad you want to be. No one’s watching)
11. Meditate and/or do Yoga. (Peace and meditation go hand in hand) If you feel lonely, let the mediation and yoga take over that feeling, and really let your emotions go. These are my favorite things to do when I need to cry or let out other emotions because they feel safe to me.
12. Listen to music. (You can listen to new songs, or treat yourself with some nostalgia)
13. Dance your heart out. (Once again, no one’s watching. Be as crazy as you can)
14. Pick up the painting brush if it has been too long. (Reminisce your childhood days perhaps?)
15. Call a long-lost friend with whom you have lost touch. Revive those social connections with family and friends.
16. Visit a bookstore or coffee shop.Â
17. Declutter your emails. (Hours would go, and you won’t realize)
18. Clear your phone’s storage. (Yeah, you can delete those thousand pictures clicked in one pose)
19. Create a new meal plan.Â
20. Play any musical instrument. (if you happen to have one)
21. Read some blogs.Â
22. Write something. You may learn something new about yourself if you just let go of the judgement and let the pen do the magical work. (Again, you don’t have to be as good as Maya Angelo to express yourself, just let your mind wander..)
23. Make a vision board. This doesn’t have to be at the beginning of the year, you can make them for anything and anytime!Â
24. Set targets for the week. (A little organization and systematic approach will bring you closer to success)
25. Go grocery shopping.Â
26. Rearrange your closet. (That includes folding your clothes, and keeping them properly)
27. Try a new hairdo.Â
28. Write things you are grateful for. (Don’t just do it today, include it in your daily routine to be happy and satisfied in life.)
29. Make career plans. (Think, where do you see yourself in the next five years?)
30. Plant a seed.Â
31. Update your resume.Â
32. Write a letter to your future self.Â
33. Have an ice cream date with yourself. (Chocolate ice cream for us, please!)
34. Explore a new place you’ve been wanting to try around your home or work.Â
35. Look at old photographs. (Always a good day for some nostalgia :’) )
36. Make new outfits with the pieces you already own.Â
37. Do a photoshoot.Â
38. Make candles. (Believe it or not, it’s easy. Make a trip to the store if you don’t have the materials)
39. Practice calligraphy. You don’t have to be an artist for that.
40. Watch an inspiring Ted talk.Â
41. Watch stand-up comedy and laugh your ass off.Â
42. Water your plants.Â
43. Rearrange your furniture to give your room a new look. After all, it is your sanctuary.Â
44. Customize your gadgets. (Head to Pinterest for wallpapers!)
45. Do a little window shopping (from home, or go out for that)
46. Prepare a hot beverage for yourself. Couple it with a magazine reading.Â
47. Create a journal if you do not have one. In case you have, try redecorating it.Â
48. Read a newspaper. (Trust us, it is a life-changing habit)
49. Learn a new skill, or consider learning a new language. (Every skill is a plus-point for your resume)Â
50. Take a long shower or relaxing bath. (Feel free to sing at the top of your voice.)
That’s it. I hope I have given you plenty of options to choose from to pass the time. Consider alone-time your blessing, there’s so much you can do after all! Especially when you are a new parent, in a new relationship, in a new environment, or newly out of a relationship. Time alone can also help the grieving process, so if you are also grieving, like many during these times, these suggestions can help.Â
What do you do in your alone time? Feel free to share it with us in the comment section.Â
Emotions make a human being. Your emotions allow you to vent your thoughts and feelings. It is the response to any kind of circumstance that affects you, and when you are attuned to your emotions, it can be really beneficial to you.
Even though emotions play an important role in our lives, too many emotions can wreak havoc on our mental and physical health. When our emotions start getting out of control, or rather, starts controlling us, it takes a great toll on our health and well-being.
It’s necessary to know when to temper your emotions to bring more balance into your life. Listed below are some ways with which you can regulate your emotions so that they don’t get out of hand.
How To Not Let Your Emotions Control You
1) Â Â Give yourself a little space
Sometimes, a situation can trigger our emotions to such an extent that we start to lose control of how we are behaving. This is when you need to create some distance between yourself and your emotions.
Blocking emotions and distracting yourself are two different things. When you block emotions, you avoid or repress them. But, feeling emotions is a good thing. You should not strive to forget about them completely.
When you give yourself a little space, you temporarily distract yourself from the emotion, only to revisit it later when you are in a better headspace. You might feel angry now, but you won’t feel as angry later.Â
Some ways you can create a mental distance between yourself and your emotions are:
a) ​Talk to a friend
b) ​Read or watch something funny
c) ​Go for a walk
2) Â Â Breathing exercises
When you feel too happy or furious, just slowing down and taking a long deep breath can help you regain control and composure. As well as prevent a possible emotional outburst.Â
Once again, the purpose of this is not to stop the emotion you are feeling, but to bring it under your control.
Deep breathing exercises can help you avoid any extreme reactions to the situation.
Take a deep breath in and then hold it while you mentally count to five. Then exhale as slowly and steadily as possible on the count of five. You can also use a mantra like ‘I’m calm’ to calm yourself down. Repeat the mantra over and over in your head and it will serve to lessen the intensity of your emotion.
3) Â Â Accept all your emotions
Often, when we have an extreme emotion, we tend to repress it instead of accepting it. This leads to bottled-up feelings that burst one day in a massive reaction, an emotional outburst.Â
This can be prevented by acknowledging and accepting all your emotions. When you can’t find a pen and you start hyperventilating, what do you do? You try to convince yourself that it’s just a pen, and it’s no big deal.
This is counteractive. By trying to convince yourself that this is not a situation you should have such emotions for, you are invalidating yourself. That simply doesn’t help in any situation.
Instead, start practicing how to allow yourself to feel intense emotions without blocking them. It won’t happen in a day or two, but with regular practice, you will be able to master it. And once you master it, you will be able to easily handle strong emotions without letting them affect you in some kind of huge reaction.
4) Â Â Maintain a mood journal
Journaling is a superb way to tap into your pent-up emotions. Writing down your feelings allows you to think deeper about them and helps you identify any distorted thought patterns or specific triggers.Â
Once you can identify which triggers get the most response out of you, you can then come up with ways to manage your emotions in that particular situation. Resulting in a healthy relationship between you and your emotions.Â
Journaling leads to better results when practiced daily. Maintain a mood journal where you write down whenever you feel an excess of any emotion, be it sadness or anger or even happiness. Write when you feel bad and when you feel good. The key is moderation, not repression. Maintaining this journal helps you to get in tune with all your emotions and seeing them from a different point of view. Plus, journaling is a great way to practice mindfulness.Â
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If your emotions are too unstable or you feel like you cannot get them under control, you should try talking to a therapist. There is no shame in asking for help when you need it. Once you learn how to balance your moods and feelings, you will feel much more in control of your life. Reclaim your life now, by dealing with your emotions in a healthy and positive way.
It’s normal to feel anxious, angry, or sad from time to time. This is a normal part of life. However, if you find that your emotions are constantly controlling you, it may be time to learn some emotional regulation strategies. Luckily, there are many different techniques you can try. Some people find that journaling or mindfulness helps them to control their emotions in the moment. Others find that cognitive-behavioral therapy or medication is more effective in the long term. If you’re not sure where to start, talking to a mental health professional can help you figure out which approach is right for you.
Learning how to control your emotions takes time and practice, but it’s worth it. After all, feeling calm and in control of your life is a goal worth striving for. I hope this article helps you in controlling your emotions better. What are your thoughts on the same? Feel free to drop your experiences and views in the comments below.
Life isn’t always kind to most people. It throws challenges and bad days at you only to make you vulnerable. Nevertheless, you can’t stop life from doing what it does to everyone, but you can certainly be at your own defense by being a mentally strong person.Â
Having said that. A strong mind doesn’t only help you survive but also gives you the courage to walk with your head held high. And in some ways, being mentally stronger is more important than physical strength.Â
Therefore, if you want to toughen up, this article is just what you need.
Ways to be a Mentally Strong Person
What does it mean to be mentally strong
Being mentally tough is about more than just being a tough-cookie though. Mental strength shows your ability to cope with stress, pressures, and challenges, etc. All of which are a normal part of life, making mental-toughness a important skill to have. Especially when it comes to navigating adulthood with careers, spouses, and children.
Benefits of mental strength
Improves overall mental health and outlook on life
Increases your overall problem-solving skills, especially in difficult situations
Helps you not care what other people think (as much, at least)
Allows you to better cope with some mental illness
Encourages you to react less with anger, and more with grace
Reduces negative thoughts about yourself and the world
Improves your ability to bounce back from failure
Encourages you to step out of your comfort zone w/o fear
Helps you better face your fears
Motivates you to learn from your mistakes, rather than repeating them
Helps you learn to accept responsibility for your own actions and thoughts
7 ways to be a mentally strong person
1. Taking everything as a challenge
When we find ourselves challenged, we do everything we have to do to win. Therefore, do the same here. Only this time, be the person who is challenging you.
For instance- every time you think it is too hard for you to get out of a problem, challenge yourself that you have to find a solution no matter what.
2. Prove yourself wrong
Our minds force us to believe the negative. It makes you doubt your capabilities. But consider your mind as another person who is trying to bully you into believing what’s false.
The next course of action then would be to prove this another person wrong. But how would you do that? By believing in yourself and giving all you got.Â
3. Learn to say NO
Even this small two-letter word can be the toughest to utter for some people. Perhaps because it involves standing up for yourself while running the risk of disappointing others.
Well, I understand how difficult it is. But you have to acknowledge that there’s only so much you can take. You have to say no. And if it strains your relationship with people, then your relations were too weak, to begin with.Â
4. Be comfortable in your discomforts
Life doesn’t hand you pretty things on a platter. Therefore, to be a strong person is to do stuff that you are most uncomfortable doing. The task can be highly challenging, something new, and may involve a lot of risks as well. But if you know this is what it would take, go ahead with it.Â
If we’ve learned anything lately, this is one of the top ones on this list. I have personally had a ton of tough conversations with people I love about topics I couldn’t even imagine yet it is important that I had the conversations to help myself as well as them understand the issues at hand. It helped me understand I could be both strong and vulnerable equally at the same time.
This does not mean you have to suppress your feelings, you just have to keep them to yourself for the moment and be out with it when you feel it is the best time. Also, you can have a good cry for a while only to be back at your feet and finish what you started. What is pivotal here is that you do not have to give up no matter what.
Trust me, when you think you cannot do it anymore or you aren’t strong enough, your mind is just fooling you into believing it. You are stronger than that, and you can hold on longer than you think.
6. Complain less
When things don’t go in our favor or we find something hard, we do nothing pragmatic but complain about it.
This is not to be done. Instead, you have to accept challenges as they come. Imagine this to be like a question paper instead. The questions can be highly difficult, but instead of whining over the difficulty level for three hours, you have to apply your mind to try to solve it.
It’s important to remember if you have little ears around, they will pick up on your complaining and habits when things don’t go right, and start expressing them in ways you may not imagine. I learned really quick when my oldest was little to take a different approach as I didn’t want her to develop the bad habit.
7. Celebrate others’ accomplishments
It is easier to envy others’ growth and achievement than to celebrate them. But this is what toxicity is and a strong-minded person ought to stay away from it. Having a strong mind is to acknowledge that it’s not always about you. You just have to focus on yourself because life is just too short to be jealous of others.
8. But don’t forget to celebrate yourself as well
A huge part of being mentally strong is having confidence in yourself. Self-esteem is essential, because if you don’t respect and honour yourself, how will expect anyone else to? That might sound kind-of harsh, but my point is, you have to remember to celebrate yourself as well. When you achieve something – small or big – treat yourself, take time to reflect on all you’ve accomplished, do something special for yourself, share the good news. Celebrate yourself.
By giving yourself a big ol’ pat on the back, you’re reinforcing your confidence in yourself. And in turn, you’re showing the world you’re confident in yourself as well. Further building that mental fortitude.
9. Exercise your mind
Being mentally strong isn’t all about how other’s perceive you. It’s also about how quickly and accurately your mind can come to the right conclusion and handle everything that life throws at it.
So, if you’re ready to build mental strength and reach your goals, start by exercising your mind. It might sound silly, but things as simple as completing mind-bending puzzles, watching educational documentaries, listening to self-improvement podcasts, and reading self-help books, can drastically sharpen your mind. As well as teach you a plethora of other useful life skills.
10. Be aware of your self-talk
Even though this one is last on my list today, it’s certainly not the least important. In fact, it’s super important. In order to be mentally strong, you have to be good to yourself. You need to hold yourself in high-esteem. If you’re constantly talking down to yourself, by the way you speak about yourself to others or by the negative thoughts you have in your head, you’re crushing your mental toughness. And not crushing it in the good way.
With self-confidence and high self-esteem comes mental toughness. Really, mental strength doesn’t exist without confidence in oneself. You can’t have one without the other. As you develop your mental strength, work on developing confidence and self-esteem as well. I know, I know easier said than done. But still so important.
Well, my job here is done. But before bidding farewell, I would like you to remember that it won’t be easy to be mentally strong. And not all mentally strong people are as strong as they seem. But you will get there if you try hard and keep steadfast in your determination. One small step at a time.Â
Hey, feel you have some ideas to share? Are you someone that possesses mental strength? What are your tips? I’m here to listen. Feel free to drop by the comment section.
struggle. I believe it starts with the diet, and ensuring you don’t eat foods that cause inflammation. Inflammatory foods cause your body to swell and store water, making it unavailable for other natural processes. We all love steak, bread, and sweets, but foods rich in fat, carbs, and sugar can hinder your skin body from hydrating properly.
helping reduce inflammation, detox the body of unknown toxins that cause trouble on the immune system. It has so many anti inflammatory properties. And, it helps to create healthy skin from the inside out. It’s recommended to consume 16 – 32 ounces of fresh celery juice on an empty stomach every day.
health is a top priority is something I work on daily. In addition to these suggestions, it’s important to use a sunscreen to protect your skin on the outside so the inside has its best chance to thrive. Apples are the ultimate toxin and debris cleanser in the colon. Which is where most of the skin inflaming irritants hide.
these wonderful, skin hydrating foods to ensure I am able to hydrate from the inside out.
these wonderful, skin hydrating foods to ensure I am able to hydrate from the inside out.
to have a struggle concentrating when you have a load full of things lying around you. So, whether there’s tons of stuff on your plate or not, you manage to take some time out for 
of themselves on vacation, enjoying a delicious meal, or being surrounded by friends and family can make you feel envious. This feeling is known as social media envy, and it can have serious consequences. Social media envy can lead to low self-esteem, depression, and even anxiety disorders. If you find yourself feeling jealous regularly, it’s important to take some time for self-reflection. Why are you comparing yourself to others? What is lacking in your life that you hope to find by looking at other people’s lives?
through carefully curated images of people’s “perfect” lives and feeling inferior in the process. But what exactly is social media envy, and how can we deal with it?
Comparison is rarely accurate, and social media is often an unrealistic portrayal of reality.
feel that spending time alone is boring. As a Sagittarius, I would agree, however, even I enjoy alone time on the regular. I’d like to take a moment to help you understand it’s ok to spend time alone. Once you put in this boundary, even your family members will start to feel how important it is for your state of mind.
response to any kind of circumstance that affects you, and when you are attuned to your emotions, it can be really beneficial to you.
regain control and composure. As well as prevent a possible emotional outburst. 
emotions for, you are invalidating yourself. That simply doesn’t help in any situation.
here. Only this time, be the person who is challenging you.
are most uncomfortable doing. The task can be highly challenging, something new, and may involve a lot of risks as well. But if you know this is what it would take, go ahead with it. 
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