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10 Ways Being Brought Up By A Narcissistic Parent May Affect You

By
Riley Cooper

Being brought up by a narcissistic parent is one of the most difficult forms of child abuse. It can greatly undermine your self-esteem and negatively affect the relationships you form with others in your adulthood.

Narcissists are people who are incapable of genuinely loving and caring about someone. They simply don’t care about other people’s feelings, needs, and opinions. The only person they care about is themselves. As long as they feel better and superior to everyone else, nothing else matters.

Being raised by this kind of parent is very hard to endure and overcome because not only does it leave you with low self-esteem, but also causes you to develop unhealthy behaviors in your adult life.

In what follows, we have listed 10 unhealthy behaviors that narcissistic parents generally display and we’ve also explained how these may affect you in your adulthood.

1. If you get uncomfortable as an adult when good things happen to you, such as when you achieve success, or if you’re unable to relax, be spontaneous, and have fun when you’re hanging out with your friends, the reason for this might be that your parents spoiled good things with their inconsiderate, selfish behavior or gave you gifts and then made you feel like you owed them something.

2. If you happen to have a hard time making decisions as an adult, that’s because you had to endure your parents’ constant, harsh criticism. They treated you like you weren’t smart and good enough to make your own choices and decisions. As a result, you depend on others when you have to make decisions in your adult life.

3. If you often please other people and care about their happiness and well-being more than about your own in your adulthood, the reason for this might be that your parents pressured you to put other people’s needs, desires, and problems before your own. They caused you to feel guilt if you put yourself before others.  

4. If arguments make you feel so overwhelmed and upset as an adult that you’re doing your best to avoid confrontations with other people, the reason for this might be that your parents didn’t allow you to complain about their behavior or anything else, have different opinion from them, and get into an argument with them. And when you tried to do any of these things, they punished you for it.  

5. If you feel drawn to uncertainty, confusion, and disorder rather than stability in your relationships as an adult, the reason for this might be that you were exposed to constant drama, shouting, scapegoating, tension, and disharmony that your parents created in your childhood.

6. If you find it hard to get close to other people as an adult even when you really want to, the reason for this might be that your parents were never there for you when you needed them. They didn’t bother to build a healthy, meaningful, close, and loving relationship with you. Or they were nice to you one moment and acted cold and distant the next. All this made you feel confused and unsafe.

7. If you find it hard to trust and confide in others even when you truly want to, the reason for this might be that your parents made you believe that you could have faith in them, then broke your trust or used your secrets, insecurities, or fears against you.

8. If you feel extremely sensitive when you’re in the company of entitled, overbearing, manipulative people as an adult, the reason for this might be that your parents tried to dominate and control most of your conversations and be the center of attention regardless of the situation.

9. If you have difficulty recognizing and accepting your feelings as an adult, the reason for this might be that your parents made you feel like your feelings, needs, ambitions, and desires weren’t important. They might have even ridiculed these.

10. If you often soothe yourself through eating excessively, overspending, smoking, drinking, or engaging in other self-destructive habits in your adult life, the reason for this might be that your parents’ selfish, manipulative, narcissistic behavior left you feeling unappreciated, disrespected, helpless, and unloved.

Should you have any questions regarding this topic or one of your own interest, feel free to email me at [email protected] 

How Many Girls Can You See In This Photo? A Mirror Image Baffles The Internet

By
Riley Cooper

Swiss photographer Tiziana Vergari shared a picture on her Instagram profile that left thousands of internet users baffled.

This photo is greatly confusing social media users as they find it hard to determine how many girls there are in the photo. The photo has gone viral in no time, and considering the fact that it gathered over 4,000 comments, it appears that no one can agree on how many girls are posing in it.

What about you? How many girls do you think there are in the picture? 2, 4, 6, more?

Are you impatient to find the answer?

Well, you’re lucky because Vergari decided to put an end to the misery of all social media users out there. And the answer is …

Two. Yep, the photo contains only two girls sitting by some mirrors.

And, please, be honest – was your answer two too?

Love Isn’t Always A Fairytale Story: Be With Someone Who Understands This

By
Stephanie Reeds

I think it’s time for some reality check!

The Disney version of happily-ever-after love has nothing to do with The Love. There’s no such thing as a fantasy land where everyone just gets along nicely, and people actually think before they speak. No, no. There’s no such thing as Wonderland, far away at the edge of the world where no one gets their heart broken or behaves like an immature and inconsiderate jerk.

Love isn’t a fairytale story and as soon as you realize that, the better off you’ll be.

I know that this may sound weird to you, but you don’t need a prince on a white horse to sweep you off your feet. You don’t need a happily-ever-after. Trust me, you don’t.

What you need is a person who understands that life is hard, and love isn’t always a fairytale story. Someone who knows that it will be difficult and you’ll both struggle to make it perfect but is willing to do it anyway. Someone who put his hand in your hand and does everything in his power to survive the heavy shitstorms of life.

Yes, you need that person.

Because let’s face it. No matter how much you love each other and no matter how much you respect one another,  no matter how much money you have, and no matter how happy you two are, there will come a time in your life when you’ll experience trouble in paradise.

There will be rocky roads, difficult challenges and many hailstorms that you will need to go through together. There will be moments when you’ll want to disappear and be on your own for a whole week. There will be days when you won’t feel capable enough to prove your love to them. There will even be days when you will feel as though you speak different languages.

But that’s fine. Love isn’t always about having fun.

If you expected pink skies, colorful rainbows, unicorns and hearts flying above you, well you’re in for a big surprise. Life is much greyish and much brutal than that.

You will piss each other off. You will hate each other. You will yell at each other. You will fail to understand each other. You will disrespect each other, and it will take days, and sometimes even months for you to realize what you’ve done. Sometimes you will need more time to see things clearly and understand that your love is the greatest thing that you two have. But if you truly love one another you will do it.

You want to know why?

Because at the end of all that suffering, all those fights, all those long, restless nights will be the strength of your relationship. At the end of that pain, you will find your love. Much greater and much more powerful than before.

There is no running from pain if you love genuinely, with your entire being. You have to know that. The more you give yourself to another person and the more you love them, the more vulnerable and transparent you become to them. And the deeper they go inside that pretty little heart of yours, the more powerful they become to actually break it to pieces.

All you need to know is that each and every one of these experiences is a valuable lesson. That is if you are committed to learning, of course. If you and your loved one believe that every obstacle along the road is just an opportunity to prove to yourself how strong your love is, you will grow as a couple, but more importantly, you will grow as individuals.

So, don’t be afraid of troubles. In fact, be prepared for them.

Love isn’t a fairytale story. Find a person who understands this!

This article is written by Stephanie Reeds. If you have any questions regarding this topic or one of your own interest, feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to give you my opinion.

10 Signs That She Is The Woman That You Are Destined To Spend Your Life With

By
Stephanie Reeds

Have you found your destined soul, the one true love of your life?

Well, it’s not easy to find this woman, I’ll give you that. But while you are out there desperately trying to meet this human being and fall in love with her, you shouldn’t forget to look for those essential traits in the women that you meet.

There is no such thing as perfection, but I believe that there are women who possess most of these extraordinary characteristics. These gems are very rare, so if you find someone like this, know that you’ve been blessed.

Here are 10 signs that she is the one you should spend the rest of your life with:

1. She has an empathic heart. In her, there is love for every single being on this earth. She can connect with other people and she can feel everything that others are going through. This is one of the rarest traits that a person can have. Especially in a cruel, cruel world like ours.

2. She intellectually challenges you. Looks are nice, but let’s face it. They are fleeting. Now, personality and intelligence on the other hand. That is something that will stay forever. If you ask me, this is the kind of person that you want to hold on to. Someone who will challenge your thinking and help you open your mind to new possibilities.

3. She is honest with everyone. Honesty is the foundation of a loving and thriving relationship. If you can’t trust the one you love, then how can your relationship last?

4. She is aware of all her imperfections. Humbleness is not a sign of weakness. It’s quite the opposite. Being humble and being aware of your flaws in a world where everyone else feels entitled is a blessing. If you’ve found this woman, hold onto her.

5. She strives to become a better person. Yes, she is aware of her imperfections, but she always focuses on improving herself. Whether it’s physically or mentally, this woman doesn’t stop investing in herself. And that is the kind of partner we all look for. If you have this woman by your side, know that you are lucky.

6. She is not afraid to open her heart and let you inside her world. You love this woman and she loves you even more. This is a sign that she is emotionally consistent, and she wants to spend her life with you. And it is an even bigger sign that she is the one that you are meant to spend your life with.

7. She knows how essential communication is. If you’ve found a woman who is always open with you and is good at communicating, know that you’ve found the right person or you. A good partner shouldn’t feel like they need to hide certain things from you. They should feel free to tell you whatever is on their mind.

8. She chases her dreams. And she is fearless in the pursuit of what sets her heart and soul on fire. That is what makes her a brave and determined human being.  

9. She inspires you to improve yourself and grow. Despite being her own muse, she is your inspiration as well. She doesn’t try to change you because she loves you just the way you are. She is just there to inspire you to become an even better version of yourself.

10. She loves you more than words can explain. Unconditionally. Passionately. Madly.  With all of her being. If you’ve found this woman, know that you have a real gem beside you. If you can see this in her eyes, know that you’ve found a once-in-a-lifetime love.

This article is written by Stephanie Reeds. If you have any questions regarding this topic or one of your own interest, feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to give you my opinion.

The way dancing transform our life and strengthen your self-confidence

By
Elizabeth Williams

A so lively way to get in the flow and strengthen your self-confidence is dancing. The reality is vibration, frequency and rhythm. The universe dances its cosmic dance. Dance provides a way to tune into the rhythm of the world. The dance of the universe is colorful. Everything is dancing!

Here’s a beautiful “Anybody is a dancer” video by YouTube for you. “Why I dance.”

Body experience and body happiness

Our bodily experience significantly determines our quality of life in the world. With much mindfulness and love in front of our body and our inner wisdom, we can reopen our “body happiness.”

Dancing is an easy way to find your own center, feeling better, centering yourself to be well defined, and to connect well. Inner strength and deep closeness are the gifts on the path of bodily wisdom in meditation, movement & dance.

Strengthen your self-confidence – let body, mind and soul dance

In dancing, you will find liveliness, (body) awareness, self-confidence and heart-conduct. Body, mind and soul can free themselves from tension and stress. In the foreground of my dance work is a loving body reference.

The healing powers in dance provide immediate access to the emotions. Movement makes it easier to free blocked feelings, unravels mental knots, and opens up healing spaces.

For me, dance is a healing and transforming art that can bring us closer to the divine. “Everybody is an artist,” one of the short dance quotes from Joseph Beuys. Everyone can dance. Dance in the flow of life energy is to free oneself from fixed notions of the ICH and to open oneself to a flowing, creative, and receptive new SELF.

Dancing is mysticism in everyday life

Dancing is the experience of living mysticism (Rumi). When we express our painful feelings in dance, we redeem them and let them go. We gain self-confidence and self-confidence. To let your energy flow – that is an experience of living mysticism. Mysticism can be found everywhere also in everyday life, “Mysticism is attached to the leash of every day”. (Lorenz Marti)

Healthy self-confidence

Only since I dance, I live! My own dance training (HEALING FORCES IN DANCE®) has opened new worlds for me. In the dance, I consciously choose to indulge in the flow of life – the flow – and everything that happens to me as an opportunity to learn.

I learn to look at events in life as events. Life takes place. I do not practice my challenges right under the heading: “My personal problem”! I practice! And practice.

Dancing is mindfulness

We live in a society of concerned people, what happened yesterday and what will happen tomorrow. We find it hard to disconnect and enjoy the present moment. The dance demands to concentrate on the music, on the steps, on the exercises and there is no place for intrusive thoughts while dancing. 

This is an excellent exercise for the mind that helps to have better control over the emotions of the day to day. And this can be applied to redirect self-esteem and discard those ideas that put it in danger.

Improves social skills

Self-esteem is closely linked to social relationships because of the intrinsic nature of the human being. And one of the most social activities that exist is the dance. Attending dance classes is the best way to meet people and maintain a rewarding social life. Ballroom dances require direct contact with other people, so it is an activity that significantly nurtures self-esteem. Remember, you do not need a partner to enjoy ballroom dancing.

As you can see, dancing to improve self-esteem is not only possible; it is also as easy as approaching a dance school and signing up without thinking twice. In a few weeks, you will notice the change.

Conclusion

There is a wide range of different styles and dances, and all of them imply significant benefits for human beings of any age. Both for emotional well-being, and for physical health, and improving self-esteem is one of the most remarkable benefits.

And is that those who take the step to learn to dance are fighting a fear very settled in almost all of us: to make a fool of. Once this is overcome, the freedom to express the self is acquired without fear and with much more security.

Certainly, not all types of dance are for any person, if what we want is to dance to improve self-esteem. Depending on the personality and the type of body, freer, or more disciplined style will be chosen.   Thus, we will benefit from its therapeutic effects. Dance is a discipline that integrates into itself several aspects of the human being essential for self-esteem and mental well-being.

10 Recommendations for Successful Job Interviews

By
Elizabeth Williams

If you are looking to break into a new industry or trying to move up the ladder in your present field, your fate will most likely be sealed in the interview room.  Even if you have experience dealing with interviews, it does not take away the jitters as every interview is a unique experience in itself.

This is why you must approach every interview, ensuring that you are well prepared for its peculiarities.  Even more important is knowing where to get the right information. Not knowing about content specific platforms like Studymoose.com  will make you surf the internet in confusion. In this state, you might end up with an information overload, not knowing what to focus on or even worse, get wrong information.

With 10 recommendations for successful job interviews, our guide takes care of all your pre-interview fears.

Nail your routine questions

Regardless of the job or position, you know you are going to be asked questions like: tell me about yourself? what are your strengths? what are your weaknesses? and so many other questions that impact on your interview results.It can reminda student’s review.

The key is to rehearse these routine questions and get comfortable with your experience.

Speak the language

While an ideal interview is supposed to get you comfortable and make you express yourself freely, this freedom should never slide into informal or unprofessional expressions.

Don’t be tempted to use slangs or make jokes. Speak clearly and confidently in formal language.

Be futuristic

When introducing yourself, don’t rehash your entire resume, proceed with your career aspirations showing how the job role fits in.

Research the organization

The easiest way to catch your interviewer’s attention and come across as the perfect fit is by showing off your research about the organization.

Doing your homework about your potential employer allows you ask relevant questions and sell ideas or projects.

Sell your fit

With so many people to be interviewed, your interviewers are looking to identify immediately if you are the right fit for the job.

You can control the narrative by talking about experience and qualifications relevant to that role.

Bring value

Even at the interview stage, recruiters are eager to know your thoughts about the company’s performance and how it can be improved.

Be sure to spend some time thinking about this question to come up with innovative ideas that make you a catch.

Eye contact

There is no point saying all these great things about yourself and your experience if you are staring at the floor the entire time.

Maintaining eye contact sells you as confident and capable, so be sure to lock it in.

Don’t criticize your previous employer

While questions about your previous experience may trigger unpleasant memories, it is a bad idea to take advantage of it to criticize your former employer.

If you have to talk about the experience, highlight challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Have a question ready 

Pique your interviewer’s interest and show a commitment to research by asking a smart open ended question. You can ask your interviewer for a run-down of their day-to-day activities or the company’s structure in place for training staff.

 Don’t be late!

It goes without saying, don’t wreck your chances before you even go into the room by being late.

There you have it! Acing an interview becomes way easier with the right tips. With these practical tips, you can dress smart and warm your way into the heart of your next employers.

5 Outstanding Tips For Chronic Stress Sufferers

By
Ana Miller

Stress is what’s on the lips of any doctor when describing the source of your symptoms. If there’s no actual diagnostic, then your symptoms are definitely caused by stress. Stress is also the reason why you became sick in the first place, despite the fact that you are living a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, stress is the culprit for many, if not most, of our ills.

According to science, if each and every one of us would know what was happening to us when we are stressed, we would all freak out! The bad part about this is that there are countless studies who confirm that chronic stress has frightening effects that none of us wish to have. Still, in today’s world, stress has become an epidemic that is taking hold of everyone.

Long story short: Your body’s metabolic and endocrine system goes nuts during chronic stress, making you prone to memory deficiencies and weight issues. Unfortunately – and here’s where it gets really scary- chronic stress increases your risk of sudden death by… a lot. Still, stress is something we can’t run away from.

Sometimes, we cannot outrun it. Stressful situations or periods are unavoidable. This means we have to face it. Luckily, this is an area where we have control. Therefore, in order to deal with this as good as possible we have compiled a short list of tips for chronic stress management:

1. Mind Your Diet

This cannot be stressed enough! The right diet can do wonders in terms of reducing the negative impact of stress. For this reason, focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods that will restore your insulin, cortisol and other hormones to normal levels.

Try to eat up to 7 times a day. It sounds like a lot but it really isn’t. Focus on small meals and healthy snacks to rev up your metabolism. You’ll feel better in a matter of days. Aside from having more energy, you’ll also lose some excess weight because your body will burn more calories.

2. Reframing

Thoughts have incredible power. And thoughts are incredibly easy to influence by a shift in our perspective. By realizing that stress comes within, and the only place we have real power is within, then surely we can tame this beast with the aid of positive thinking, positive affirmations and being mindful about what is happening with us emotionally and physically, and addressing those inner realities with kindness, patience, and respect.

Self-hypnosis and meditation can help a lot and YouTube is the place to go if you can’t afford a therapist just yet. Just look for Paul McKenna and/or Michael Sealey and you’ll find several hypnosis tracks that will help you in ways you can’t even imagine right now. Make sure you do this constantly – at least 3-4 times a week and you’ll notice some amazing changes in a few week’s time.

3. Active Relaxation

There’s a reason health experts recommend we do some form of physical activity daily: it works wonders. This is what active relaxation is all about. Whether is taking your dog out for a walk, doing yoga or dancing around the house to your favourite music, by all means, shake that booty! This will bring all that extra adrenaline and cortisol to normal levels and boost good hormones that will make you more relaxed and happy!

If it is possible for you, go swimming in the morning. Being in the water feels good and most people experience a feeling of intense mental relaxation when they swim. Aside from putting your anxious mind to rest, swimming will improve your muscle tone and metabolism.

4. Breathe Deeply

In the tight hold of stress, we oftentimes become so tense that we forget how to breathe as if we’re constantly waiting for danger. This is why breathing from your belly is very important and a powerful way of relaxing and calming yourself. Whenever you feel like a huge burden is on your shoulder or feel overwhelmed, take a moment to breathe evenly from your belly. Do this for 5 minutes and you will see how much of a difference proper breathing can make – effective chronic stress relief!

A good thing to do would be to inhale pure essential oils. Lavender, for instance, is known for its stress-reducing properties. Put a few drops in a diffuser or add some to Epsom salt and take a warm (not hot) bath for about 20 minutes. You’ll feel so much better. (1)

5. Sleep More

Last, but not least, sleeping. This should become the no.1 goal for anyone dealing with stress. Never ever should we underestimate the power of sleep. It not only restores our body but also our mind. For this reason, it is absolutely crucial to ensure good sleep hygiene during stressful times. It’s one of the best ways to prevent stress-related health problems, such as Addison’s disease.

If you can’t fall asleep easy, the lavender bath we mentioned will also prove to be of great help. The same goes for a natural melatonin supplement. Take it for a month and make sure you go to bed at the same time. You’ll gradually fall asleep easier and feel more rested.

All things considered, chronic stress is a phenomenon that is created by a multitude of factors. Regardless of how overwhelming living under stress can be, there are numerous ways of coping and reducing its negative effects – provided we know where to look!

Glutathione Benefits for Your Health and Body

By
Ana Miller

Glutathione is an antioxidant inhibitor made with cells. It’s composed mainly with 3 amino acids, Glutamine, Glycine, and Cysteine. Glutathione levels within the body are also reduced by a variety of things, as well as poor nutrition, environmental toxins, and stress. Its levels additionally decline with age.

In addition to being made naturally by the body, Glutathione will be given intravenously, topically, or an associate degree inhalant. It’s additionally offered as associate degree oral supplement in capsule and liquid kind. However, oral body process of glutathione might not be as effective trusted supply as endovenous delivery for a few conditions.

Glutathione is a substance made naturally by the liver. It is found in fruits, vegetables, and meats.

People take glutathione orally for treating cataracts and eye disease, preventing aging, treating or preventing alcoholism, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis and high cholesterol), hepatitis, disease, diseases that weaken the body’s weapons system (including AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome), blackout, Alzheimer’s illness, degenerative arthritis, and Parkinson’s illness. Glutathione is additionally used for maintaining the body’s weapons system (immune system) and fighting metal and drug poisoning. (1)

Glutathione Benefits

Here are six health benefits of glutathione:

1) Reduces oxidative stress

Oxidative stress happens once there’s associate degree imbalance between the assembly of free radicals and also the body’s ability to fight them off. Too-high levels of aerobic stress is also a precursor to multiple diseases. These embrace polygenic disease, cancer, and atrophic arthritis. Glutathione helps avert the impact of aerobic stress, which may, in turn, cut back illness.

An article cited in Journal of Cancer Science and Therapy care indicated that glutathione deficiency results in magnified levels of aerobic stress, which could result in cancer. It conjointly expressed that elevated glutathione levels raised inhibitor levels and resistance to aerobic stress in cancer cells.

Glutathione is a very strong antioxidant, partly because of high concentrations that can be found in every cell in the body. Supplements like George Bridgeham’s GRS Ultra helps you maintain the optimum level of glutathione and prevent yourself from suffering from various chronic diseases. Moreover, the supplement not only cleanses yourself from harmful chemicals but also improve your immune system and strengthen your cells.

2. Improve psoriasis

A small study trusted supply indicated that whey macromolecule, once given orally, improved skin disease with or while not extra treatment. Whey protein has been previously demonstrated to increase Glutathione levels. The participants got 20 grams as associate degree oral supplement daily for 3 months. Researchers expressed that additional study is required.

3. Improves insulin resistance in older individuals

As individuals age, they turn out less Glutathione. Researchers at  Baylor School of Medicine used a mixture of animal and human studies to explore the role of glutathione in weight management and internal secretion resistance in older people. Study findings indicated that low glutathione levels were related to less fat burning and better rates of fat-storing within the body.

Older subjects had amino alkanoic acid and glycine further to their diets to extend glutathione levels, that spiked among the period of time, rising internal secretion resistance and fat burning.

4. Reduces symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

According to some analysis, there’s proof that maintaining glutathione levels might facilitate with the symptoms of the degenerative disorder.

The findings seem to support injected Glutathione as a possible medical aid, however, there’s very little proof regarding oral supplementation. any analysis is critical to support its use.

Parkinson’s unwellness affects the central system and is outlined by symptoms like tremors. It presently has no cure. One older study documented blood vessel Glutathione’s positive effects on symptoms like tremors and rigidity. whereas additional analysis is required, this case report suggests that Glutathione might facilitate cut back symptoms, up the quality of life in individuals with this unwellness.

5. Reduce the impact of uncontrolled diabetes

Long-term high glucose is related to reduced amounts of Glutathione. this will result in aerophilous stress and tissue injury. A study found that dietary supplementation with amino acid and glycine boosted Glutathione levels. It additionally lowered aerophilous stress and injury in individuals with the uncontrolled polygenic disorder, despite high sugar levels. Study participants were placed on zero.81 millimoles per metric weight unit (mmol/kg) of amino acid and one.33 mmol/kg glycine daily for 2 weeks.

6. Treating autism spectrum disorders

There is some proof that youngsters with the syndrome have lower levels of glutathione than neurotypical children, or those while not syndrome.

In 2011, researchers found that oral glutathione supplements or injections may scale back some effects of the syndrome. However, the team failed to look specifically at the children’s symptoms to envision if any had improved, thus more analysis is required to work out this impact.

Conclusion

Glutathione is a powerful inhibitor that’s created within the body’s cells. Its levels decrease as a result of aging, stress, and poisonous substance exposure. Boosting Glutathione could offer several health advantages, together with the reduction of aerobic stress.

Glutathione may be a terribly robust inhibitor that the body makes and uses a day. Researchers have associated low levels with many medical conditions. While supplements could also be acceptable for a few folks, they will not be safe for everybody, and that they may act with alternative medications an individual is taking.

Speak with a doctor before beginning Glutathione supplementation to see whether or not it’ll be safe or effective.

Tips on Boosting Your Cognitive Powers

By
Ana Miller

As we get older, signs of ageing are slowly showing in our bodies such as frail muscles and memory loss. Since we cannot do many physical exercises to our brain to function well, there are tried and tested techniques that will give you a healthy brain even when you get older. Even though you are feeling sharp and have a memory that functions well, the following tips will guide you in enhancing your intelligence. These are also applicable to young students who are having a hard time studying and need to submit a school paper. (1)

1.  Take down notes

Make an effort in putting down all the necessary things to easily recall pieces of information and meet your deadlines. Based on a study, psychologists found that simply writing things down will enhance your intelligence. Another advantage of creating notes is you can still recall the important things later.

Researchers also say that students who write using their hand have a greater chance of learning and mastering their lessons compared to students who use their laptops for taking down notes. And there are more chances for them to complete an assignment if there is a paper due now situation. We all know that laptops are much easier to use when creating lots of notes in comparison to handwritten notes. Yet, researchers found out that those who use their laptops have a more sluggish memory and soak in academic material worse.

2.  Do some physical exercise

Physical exercise can help you to maintain the sharpness of your memory. It will circulate the oxygen in your brain and lessen the danger of possible disorders. Disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes may result in memory loss. Exercising boosts the brain chemicals that are beneficial for you and lessen your cortisol, a stress hormone. Here are some mind-enhancing exercise techniques:

  • Do aerobic exercises. This is a very sensible form of exercising that helps in sustaining your cognitive functions. So, select activities that are important for your heart. Because what benefits your heart, also satisfies your brain.
  • Make exercising your early morning routine every day. This will give you enough energy needed to survive the day. Sweating in the morning before you begin your day makes a huge effect on your brain and body function.
  • Physical activities that need a hand and eye integration or advanced and fine motor skills are significantly helpful for brain activities.

3.  Have a quick power nap

If you are having a hard time preparing for your upcoming examination or completing a school project, take a short power nap. According to researches, people who take a nap for 20 to 30 minutes before doing a task tend to be more productive. Sleep plays a crucial part in cognitive function.  A good night sleep gives you a refreshed and steady memory. Researchers also discovered that having the right amount of sleep after learning one thing leads to more chances of retaining such information which is beneficial to you. So if you wish to justify to someone why you are taking a short nap, simply point out that you just want to boost your memory.

4.  Go on a memory-enhancing diet

Whatever our body takes in has an effect on our brain. Vegetables, fruits, foods with healthy fats like fish and nuts offer many health advantages in both physical and mental aspects. With regards to your cognitive abilities, it is not simply based on what food you take but, it is also the foods that you do not eat. To improve your memory and lessen the risk of having dementia, here are some healthy tips that you may follow:

  • Control saturated fat and calories intake. A diet that is excessive in saturated fat such as butter, cheese, and red meat develops a possibility of having dementia and will damage your memory consolidation.
  • Take a lot of vegetables and fruits. This kind of food has a lot of antioxidants and elements that are advantageous for your brain cells. Coloured vegetables and fruits are a good source of antioxidants and are normally called “superfoods”.
  • Drink green tea. Green tea has strong antioxidants that defend your brain cells from toxins that may injure your brain cells. Regular intake of green tea could improve your memory and mental attentiveness.

The One Thing That Narcissistic Individuals Hate The Most Is Seeing You Happy

By
Riley Cooper

If there’s one thing that narcissistic people can’t stand, that is seeing other people happy and doing well in life. Well, it’s no wonder, considering the fact that these self-absorbed, entitled, conceited people are incapable of feeling true happiness.

The problem with narcissists is that they don’t understand that personal fulfillment and genuine happiness come from within. Therefore, they always search for their happiness and contentment in other people.

Narcissists do everything they can to make everyone around them feel inferior to them. They want to feel and look smarter, better, and more successful than the rest. They want others to flatter and praise them. They want to make themselves look more important than those surrounding them. The need for feeling superior is simply stronger than them.

Therefore, when they see that you lead a happy, fulfilling, successful life, they feel envy, dissatisfaction, and resentment. They become jealous of you because you’re happier and more fulfilled than them. They become jealous of you because you have amazing friends and family. They envy you your great career, achievements, and successes.

Narcissists become jealous of everything you are and everything you do because they believe that it’s them who deserve your happiness. They believe they’re the ones who deserve your successes. They believe they’re the ones who deserve to be where you are on the social ladder.

These people are unable to understand or accept the fact that other people are more talented, more skilled, and more hard-working than them. They don’t understand how much you, in fact, have to work and sacrifice your own wishes and even happiness so as to be where you’re now.

Yes, that’s how a narcissist’s mind works – they envy you and hate you even though you didn’t do anything wrong.

Another reason why narcissistic individuals can’t stand seeing you happy is that your happiness threatens their self-esteem. Yes, you read it right – your happiness is a blow to their self-esteem since they compare their success, happiness, and quality of life to your own in unhealthy, wrong ways.

The thing is that although they appear self-confident and immensely proud of themselves, they’re well aware of their insecurities and fears. And their attempt to constantly be the center of attention and act like they’re the smartest and most important people in the world is just their way of hiding their bad sides.

Yes, the last thing a narcissist would want is others to see their flaws and weak sides. Because in their view, they don’t have flaws. They’re the knowers of everything and anything. They don’t make mistakes. They’re always winners. They’re, in one word – perfect.

Therefore, if they notice that you’re happier than them and you’re doing well in life, they’ll do everything in their power to ruin your happiness, denigrate the importance of your achievements, and make you feel weak and unimportant. They’ll do everything they can to make you feel less smart, less successful, and inferior to them.

Yes, narcissists derive pleasure from seeing you unhappy and weak. They like it when you fail to achieve your goals, when you make mistakes, when you feel sad, or when you struggle with low self-esteem. Why?

Because this makes them feel good. It boosts their ego. It makes them feel stronger, better, and more powerful than you.

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