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What You Must Know about Choosing the Right Coffee Enema Kit

By
Elizabeth Williams

Are you looking to start taking coffee enemas in a bid to improve and maintain your health? If so, then you would want to pay attention to using the right tools and ingredients for the treatment. After all, you will use it to inject a caffeinated solution straight into your colon, so you have to be more discerning with the enema equipment and supplies that you use.

In this post, we go over some suggestions that people can reference when shopping for enema tools. Such information can be helpful especially if you are new to coffee enemas.

What benefits does a coffee enema have to offer?

Before you even think about buying your first enema kit, it is essential to learn as much as you can about the treatment first. Know just what to expect from the procedure and choose the equipment and supplies that will deliver the results you seek.

Consider the following benefits when you start taking coffee enemas at home:

  • Detoxing with coffee reinforces the colon by eliminating pollutants and toxin deposits that have accumulated over the years.
  • Regular enemas can help you lose weight almost instantly by eliminating traces of waste and faecal matter in the liver and colon. More importantly, enemas also help the body to shed more kilos by easing the strain on the digestive processes.
  • Enemas offer a natural way to relieve constipation and other digestive problems.
  • People struggling with cancer and other debilitating diseases can take regular enemas to detoxify their body which helps eases symptoms and paves the way for recovery.

A few tips to keep in mind when picking your first enema kit

Choose  Coffee enema kits  that have everything you need in one package. While you can always purchase your enema equipment and supplies separately, doing so is not a good experience for first-time users. Hence it is better to opt for an organised set of equipment and supplies that you know works well together and gives you good results from the treatment.

A basic coffee enema kit consists of an enema bag or container, nozzle, tubing, and clamp. There are coffee enema sets that include one pack of ground coffee for beginners or provide instructions on how you can make your own.

A full coffee enema treatment will require about five litres of caffeinated solution. Thus you need to choose an enema bag that can accommodate that much and perhaps more. This way, you will not have to purchase another enema bag should you decide to use more in the future.

Regardless of what Enema kits you choose, it is essential to take steps to maintain them in a reasonable and sterile condition. For one thing, always keep your enema kit in a dry place away from humidity. You would also want to make sure that you wash and sterilise everything after every use.

Last but not the least, make sure that you are using organic coffee beans for your coffee enema. Keep in mind that regular coffee often contains additives that will only cause more harm than good and will keep you from achieving the desired results.

So there you have it — a few important factors to keep in mind before buying your first coffee enema kit. Considering the many options available in the market, it would be helpful to know just what to look out for in the selection process.

I Am A Proud Feminist, But I Will Always Cherish These Old Fashioned Habits

By
Stephanie Reeds

I am a proud feminist. I stand for women’s rights. I am an independent woman who knows how to take care of herself and doesn’t need saving. But, when it comes to love and dating, I am a total sucker for those old-fashioned dating traditions.

I want to experience love in its purest form. I love men who can proudly show their intentions. But, most of all, I genuinely respect people who are not afraid to open their hearts and go the extra mile for the one they love.

I know. We’re living in a modern-dating society of the 21st century where romance is slowly fading away. People barely have any manners left.

But, why should that stop me from respecting the real values and searching for the real thing?

Here are some old-fashioned dating habits that make my heart go crazy:

1.BEING PICKED UP FOR A DATE

I’m perfectly capable of walking or driving up to the place that I am meeting my date, but there’s something truly irresistible and thoughtful in being picked up for a date. You have to admit it. It’s a sweet gesture that shows a great deal of respect and care.

2. BEING WALKED TO HOME

There’s nothing more beautiful than dating a guy who is thrilled to spend more time with you by walking you all the way to your home. When someone changes their schedule or stays late to spend more time with you, it means that not only this person genuinely cares for you, but they also like you.

3. BEING SURPRISED WITH FLOWERS OR A CUTE CARD

No one can resist a big, beautiful, fresh bouquet, especially if the flowers were handpicked from a local garden. I am a person who pays a great attention to details and likes to express her emotions openly. That is exactly why rare gestures like these make me genuinely excited and happy.

4. DRESSING NICELY FOR DATES

As I said, aesthetics are important to me. That is why it takes forever to get ready for a date. And that is why I truly respect men who take care of their style. Men who know exactly who they are, what they want and men who put as much effort in their appearance as they put in their behavior.

5. BEING SHOWERED WITH FULL ATTENTION FROM MY DATE

We live in a world where social media activity is more important than the real relationships with the people around us. It is truly sad to see so many young people staring at their phones instead of actually talking to each other.  

So, in a world where people don’t bother to pay attention to anyone but themselves, I am more than happy to be with someone who enjoys giving me his full attention.

6. BEING EXPLICITLY ASKED OUT ON A DATE

Tell me, where did the good, old-fashioned dates go? Where is the romance, people? Where is the spontaneity?

I’m tired of these new Tinder generations. People need to realize that wondering whether to scroll left or right is not the proper way to date and messenger is not the proper way to meet someone.

If you ask me, I prefer a straight-forward approach. No mixed emotions, no stupid messages, only the truth.

5 Things He Does That Show He’s Truly In Love With You

By
Riley Cooper

While men are not that good at voicing their emotions, they’re excellent when it comes to putting them into action. That’s why many women have a hard time determining whether their guy is really into them or he’s just having some good time before he disappears into thin air.

But the truth is, when you’re with a man who is truly in love with you, you’ll never have to decipher his feelings for you. It’ll be all clear. Because when a man is honestly and deeply in love, he shows that through his actions.

He does many things that show his love for you, but here we’ve compiled a list of 5 things that women usually overlook. No matter how surprising they may appear to you, remember that guys think in the opposite direction.

So here are 5 things a man does that show he’s truly in love with you and wants to stick around in your life for good:

1. He attentively listens to your stories and remembers details from them.

It’s not that we’re always interested in every story our partner shares with us. Let’s be honest, sometimes when they’re talking to us about some trivial, ordinary things, we just nod our heads while our mind is wandering off who knows where. Yeah, we’re all guilty of that.

But if your guy attentively listens to your stories and remembers details from them, such as things you did when you were a child, the names of your colleagues,  or information about your family, know he really cares about you.

Irrespective of the topic you talk about, he pays attention to what you have to say because he wants to know everything about you and be closer to you.

2. He likes spending time with your loved ones.

Accompanying you on family gatherings and celebrations may not be an appealing idea to men. It makes them feel uncomfortable and they fear they might find themselves in awkward situations when, let’s say, your aunt starts asking them questions about their life, and especially about you two.

But, to the guy who is really into you, hanging out with your friends and family is not a problem at all. In fact, he wants to get to know them and enjoys spending time with them. Chances are he already sees them as his in-laws, so he wants to make sure he gets along with them.

3. He takes an interest in running errands with you.

Whether it’s waiting in lines in supermarkets, paying bills, or shopping for groceries or clothes, your man often joins you. And this is not because he loves these mundane activities, but because he enjoys playing house with you and he wants to spend more time with you. When he’s around you, there’s no such thing as a boring activity.

4. He likes cooking for you.

He may not be the best chef in the world, but if you often catch him follow recipes to make you a special meal, know he’s really into you. No matter what kind of dish he makes for you, he prepares it with lots of love (even if it’s not that tasty and doesn’t look impressive).

He simply enjoys making surprises for you and those that come in the form of food are undeniably the best. This shows he cares about those seemingly unimportant things which actually mean a lot to you.

He may not even enjoy cooking that much, but he’s willing to do anything to make you happy and to show he’s really worth having him around, even if that means becoming Jamie Oliver’s greatest fan.

5. He enjoys planning special dates and trips with you.

While most guys prefer to do things that just pop up in their mind at the moment and don’t require any planning, the man who is honestly and deeply in love knows that this doesn’t always satisfy his lady’s hopes and desires.

That’s why he plans your dates and trips in advance and carefully plans every detail because he wants to make the moment special. He wants you to enjoy every second you spend with him and make you feel like you’re the most loved, cherished, and important person in the world.

What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for Invisalign

By
Ana Miller

You now have every reason to consider getting braces to provide a solution to a dental problem without fearing the pain and clunky looks of traditional metal braces. Invisible braces that are comfortable to wear are widely available in most areas. Below are a few things to consider in deciding whether you are a good candidate for Invisalign. You can also look online at dental websites like The Dentist at Framingham for videos and more information.

Perfect for Anyone Wanting Invisible Braces

Braces are dental devices that are useful in correcting many types of problems like overbites, underbites, crooked teeth, crowding, and more. The metal contraptions most people are familiar with were thought to be the only way to resolve these issues before the invention of Invisalign. Clear trays that you fit over your teeth provide the same type of results without the cumbersome feel and gaudy looks of metal braces. It’s the perfect solution for teens and adults that are uncomfortable with standing out from the crowd. No one will know you are wearing them unless you show the device.

Limited Time for Numerous Dental Visits

A good candidate for Invisalign is one that has a busy schedule and cannot be bothered by numerous visits to the dentist for checkups and adjustments. The trays are custom fit for each patient and you simply change the device as needed as you progress towards straight teeth and a perfect smile. Other than remembering to follow each part of the treatment plan, there is little in the way of the cumbersome and possibly painful dental visits of traditional braces.

Anyone Actively Involved In Sports

Playing team sports, especially full contact varieties, carry a bit of risk with the presence of metal braces. Getting hit in the mouth by a ball, equipment, or bumping into players can cause injury without braces, but adding the metal to the equation is a setup for nasty injuries. Invisalign is smooth and offers no parts and pieces that can prove harmful to your lips and mouth.

Anyone Using Musical Instruments Like Flutes or Trombones

You will love the convenience of Invisalign if you are a musician that plays the flutes, clarinets, trombones, and any other form of wind instrument. You don’t have to set your love of music aside and wait out the months and years it takes to correct dental problems. All you have to do is pop out the liner and replace it when you are done playing.

Individuals Enjoying Fewer Dietary Restrictions

One of the more depressing aspects of metal braces are the huge restrictions it can place on your love for a variety of sticky foods. Trying to clean the leftover gunk from the metal structure can seem like a nightmare. You can still eat most foods with Invisalign. It’s important to thoroughly brush your teeth and floss after you eat. You only have to remove the tray for the period of eating and hygiene care.

Braces Providing Easier Daily Oral Hygiene Care

Invisalign is hands-down the easiest way to correct dental problems and keep your teeth clean. All you have to do is remove the tray and care for your teeth as you would normally. You need nothing more than the basic toothbrush and dental floss. The food particles that get caught up in metal braces can set you up for permanent stains or tooth decay.

Willing to commit to the Treatment Plan

Depending on your particular dental problem, you might have to use Invisalign for a year or two. It is the perfect choice for people that are willing to commit to the length of time it takes to see positive results. It takes real discipline since they are not attached to the teeth. You have to keep them in and replace the size manually.

Anyone Disciplined to Wear the Invisalign the Required Hours Each Day

In order for Invisalign to work, it requires wearing the trays 20 to 22 hours each and every day. It slowly and subtly brings resolution to your problem.

Willingness to Use a Nighttime Retainer to Maintain the Results

Even though your teeth might seem to be anchored firmly in the jaw, they are moveable to some degree. It will require the use of some type of nighttime retaining device to maintain great results. As the improvements happened slowly, they can revert if not given a firm reminder each night of proper position.

Now is the time to check into Invisalign if you’ve been dealing with a dental problem that makes it difficult to smile. The results are stunning and the ability to cleverly hide the use makes it a win-win proposition.

Don’t Waste Your Time Setting Goals – Instead, Learn To Develop Effective Systems

By
Stephanie Reeds

As humans, our lives are pretty much based on imagining a certain, desirable dream scenario and then moving towards it until we finally make it come true.

It’s called following our goals. It’s what makes us feel alive. It’s what gives us a certain direction in life. It’s what keeps us going. And it’s basically one of the most important reasons for our existence.

Setting goals and chasing our dreams are our main purpose here on Earth.

At least for the majority of people.

Naturally, for many years this is exactly how I approached things in life. In fact, this is what I was instructed to do.

 “Don’t stop until you get good grades”; “Do your best to get into your dream college”; “Try hard to find the job of your dreams”, “Force yourself to run the 20km marathon”, and whatnot.

But, as time passed I noticed that every time I reached the desired goal, something in me made me feel like I just gained, but at the same time lost something that was a big, valuable part of my life.

Eventually, I began to realize that my result had almost nothing to do with my desired goals and nearly everything to do with the systems I unconsciously made for myself.

And it brought me to a rather blunt conclusion.

Goals are for losers.

The smartest thing you can do to help yourself is to develop your own effective systems instead of chasing specific objectives.

“But, how can you say this?”

It’s simple.

If your goal is to lose weight, you’ll spend every moment of your life focusing on that one specific target until you reach that desired goal. That is if you reach it at all.

Once you finally achieve it, you’ll get to enjoy the perks of it, celebrate your persistence and determination and bathe in your glory.

But once those feelings start to fade away and you realize that the one thing you’ve worked hard for is now gone, your options will be “feeling empty and useless” or “setting a new goal and therefore reentering the cycle of a permanent risk of failure”.

You see, goal-oriented folks, exist in a dimension of continuous pre-success failure. The goal they’ve set is the only thing they’re focused on. It’s the only thing their lives revolve around. The pressure to make things right and avoid failure at all cost is so terrifying that they’re practically missing out on everything else in life.

System-oriented people, on the other hand, they focus on the big picture. Their main principles in life are based on their highly effective systems. Their whole lives, their actions, their behavior, their opportunities, their experiences, even their failures, they are all based on their systems.

In fact, to them, there is no such thing as failure. Every obstacle along the way is just a part of the journey. Another valuable lesson that needs to be mastered.

Let me make this even simpler for you. A goal is a desired objective in life that you either achieve it or don’t sometime in the future. But, a system is something you do on a regular basis that increases your odds of happiness in the long run.

Therefore, if you’re doing something every day, you’re following a system. If you’re waiting to achieve it someday in the future, then it is a goal.

Consistency is the main value that makes these two methods contradict each other.

Achieving a goal only changes your life at the moment. It restricts your happiness by lacking a long-term progress. The only purpose is to win the game. To reach the highest peak. To focus on one thing.

Systems, on the other hand, are what guide us through life. They show us that success is only possible if you join the never-ending cycle of improvement and continuous work. Systems show us that it’s not that important to win the game, as it is to actually continue playing it.

This is why it is essential to understand that we need to strive to create systems that will help us make our dreams reality and use our goals as a way of tracking our progress, instead of seeing them as a work-until-you’re-done situation.

Having a well- designed system is far more important than anything else. Committing to it is what makes the difference.

I’d Rather Roll Solo Than Be With Someone Who Doesn’t Deserve Me

By
Riley Cooper

When you’ve been taken for granted by people who were supposed to cherish you the most, when you’ve been treated like an option and favorite pastime by people who were supposed to make you their priority, when you’ve given all of yourself to someone and they didn’t care about that, then you, too, will see life the way I do.

When you’ve been through all this, you’ll be able to understand that being single is not scary. It’s not a tragedy. It’s not the end of the world.

Yes, being single can be lonely and this is the reason why many people are terrified at the idea of being single. And I know, it’s better when you’re in a relationship. It’s better when you share both your happy and sad moments with someone.

It’s better when you get home and someone tells you they missed you all day long. It’s better to have all this than being single.

But what happens if the person you’re with always has “more important” things to do than spend time with you? What happens if your “significant other” doesn’t bother to get to know you and treats you like you’re a meaningless, worthless thing?

What happens when your “perfect match” is perfect at nothing else but making you feel weak and unworthy, and when instead of showering you with love and sweet words, they make you beg for their attention?

Well, when you get to know how all this feels, you’ll understand that being single actually feels good. You’ll realize that being single enables you to see your true worth and be the master of your own life.

You’ll realize that it’s not being single which is scary, but being with someone who doesn’t deserve you. And that’s what I fear the most.

I’m scared to give my heart to someone who won’t know what to do with it. I’m scared to devote my time and energy to someone who won’t even deserve a piece of my attention. I’m scared to fight for someone who won’t be afraid of losing me at all. But most importantly, I fear to love someone who will destroy me.

I don’t want to fall in love with someone who will put on a charming, kind, loving face every day so as to hide their true colors and make me believe they’re good and worthy of my trust.

I don’t want to fall in love with someone who will be a master at playing little, devious mind games with me and who will make me lose myself to them.

That’s why I’d rather roll solo than commit myself to someone who doesn’t deserve me.

Only when you choose to be single, only when you refuse to allow someone else to determine your worth, will you be able to feel good in your own skin.

A single life is for those who are still trying to find themselves. Those who still haven’t decided what they want to be in life and where they’re headed. And to be honest, I’m one of them.

I need more time. I need time to reflect on my feelings, thoughts, needs, desires, and dreams. I need time to figure out what I really want and need in life. I need time to explore the deepest parts of my soul and face my deepest insecurities and fears.

A single life is for those who need time to heal their wounds. For those who have had their hearts broken and their hopes shattered many times. For people like me.

And that’s why I choose to be single. I choose to heal my soul on my own. I choose to give myself enough time so as to learn how to love and dream again.

A single life is for those who are sick and tired of trusting and giving their heart to flaky, manipulative, selfish, dishonest people. And I’m done giving all of me to such people. I’m done searching for the goodness in others and hoping they’ll change. I’m done believing in miracles and fairytales.

Because you can’t make someone love you if the only person they love is themselves. You can’t make someone treat you with kindness and compassion if they have no heart.

A single life is for those who know their worth and what they deserve. For those who choose to wait for the person who’ll be able to recognize their value as well.

A single life is for people like me who would rather roll solo than settle for less than they deserve. I’d rather eat alone and sleep alone than with someone who makes me feel like I’m alone. Someone who makes me feel lonely and empty.

I’d rather spend time alone than with someone who doesn’t let me be myself. Someone who wants to mold me into something they need. Someone who wants me to forget about my feelings, needs, and desires and make their own my priority.

I’d rather roll solo than be with someone to whom I’ll be just an option. Someone who will be with me because they want to have some fun.

I’d rather spend my nights alone than with someone who doesn’t love me and make me feel warm on the inside.

I choose to be single not because I think of myself as special or the strongest person in the world, but because I know how I deserve to be treated.

I deserve to be cherished and respected. I deserve to be treated with the same amount of love and affection I treat others. We all deserve this.

We all deserve someone who will be willing to commit to us and the relationship. Someone who will show us that love doesn’t have to be hard and painful. Someone who will stick with us through thick and thin and who will fight for us with every fiber of their being.

We deserve to be with someone who will prove they’re worthy of our love and respect and I refuse to settle for anything less than that.

12 Ways The Sarcastic Girl With A Big, Soft Heart Loves Differently

By
Stephanie Reeds

You know her, I know her. We’ve all been in the presence of a witty and sarcastic woman who owns a big, soft heart. But, let’s face it… not all of us could accept and understand the nature of these special human beings.

Having a sarcastic mind is undoubtedly a great sign of intelligence, but unfortunately, it’s also interpreted as having a rude and sassy attitude. It takes a special someone to really understand what’s going inside her heart. It takes a real man to really love her for who she is.

Because when it comes to love, a sarcastic girl with a big, soft heart loves much differently than other women.

Here’s why:

1. Opening up is not easy for her. The physical parts of the relationship usually come naturally for to her, but when it comes to undressing the soul, it’s a little hard for her to be emotionally naked in front of another human being. That’s the thing about these special creatures. Sarcasm is usually what helps them cover their fears and insecurities.

2. She has a sharp mouth. A woman with a sassy and sarcastic attitude is a woman who is 100% real, regardless of whether you like it or not. She always speaks her mind. She’s usually known as the rude one since her mouth has no filter and she always says it exactly how it is – no matter how offensive or inappropriate it may seem.

3. Sometimes, she seems a bit indifferent. She’s the kind of girl who is very cautious before expressing her genuine, pure emotions. As a result, she often seems very withdrawn and indifferent.  

4. But underneath that hard, unbreakable shell, there’s a vulnerable woman trying to find the courage to express what she really feels. Even though she’s using her sarcasm as a shield and she’s trying to project a different image of herself, underneath it all, she’s just a soft fur ball trying to love.

5. She’s a patient listener. She will sit right there beside you, hold your hand and listen to everything you have to say. Sarcastic women might not seem highly empathic, but when someone they love needs their help, they’re always there.

6. She will never pretend to be something she’s not. She doesn’t half-ass anything. With her, it’s usually all or nothing. If she doesn’t love, she will let you know. But, if she loves you, you’re about to experience love in all its magical realms and dimensions.

7. She has the best sense of humor. She makes crude jokes on her own account and she is the best person to be around. A sarcastic mind combined with witty mouth and big soft heart is what everyone dreams of.

8. She’ll really appreciate the little things you do for her. Even though she won’t resist her urge to make fun of your cheesy behavior, she’ll still appreciate you for understanding the importance of those little things. But, more importantly, she’ll be thrilled to see that you actually enjoy doing them.

9. She might not look like it, but, deep down, she’s a hopeless romantic. Her heart is full of love. The depth of her soul is never-ending. She only needs the right man beside her to finally open up and give all the love she carries with her.

10. She’s an obsessive over-thinker. Even though she seems aloof, her mind is a really confusing place to live in. She constantly overthinks her actions. Her moves are predetermined and well calculated, no matter how spontaneous she may seem.

11. She is outspoken. She hates to be diplomatic. Why? She simply doesn’t want to put a cherry on top of everything. She is not the person who will sugarcoat the truth for you, so you could easily swallow it. While everyone else pretends and searches for appropriate ways of saying something, she’s not afraid to be completely honest to people. Even if her honesty hurts someone.

12. But, she’s also emotional and sensitive. Still, no matter how much she tries to be her hardcore, careless, badass self, she’s a sensitive human being with real feelings and a soft, pure heart. She has her own pain, her own tears, her own insecurities. She just doesn’t want to show them in front of everyone.

8 Ways Smart People Successfully Handle Toxic People

By
Riley Cooper

Liars, manipulators, narcissists, complainers, Negative Nancies, and gossip mongers are just a few of the people who radiate toxicity. Just like toxins in the environment enter your body and poison it, these people can enter your mind, poison your thoughts, and leave you feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically drained.

Toxic people are everywhere around you – it’s just impossible to avoid them. It could be your friend, your colleague, your partner, or a family member. So, I’m sure you’ve already met one before and you know how difficult it is to stay positive and motivated in their presence.

These people can suck the life out of you and hinder your progress. Of course, if you allow them to.

Luckily, there are ways used by smart people which enable you to effectively deal with toxic people and save yourself from their poisonous claws. Smart people are excellent at controlling their emotions and reactions when faced with a toxic person and they rely on both their judgment and instincts to handle toxic people swiftly and successfully.

Here’s how they do that:

1. They’re self-aware.

Smart people have a good knowledge of their personality, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Their sense of awareness is a very important and powerful tool in preventing toxic people from pushing their buttons.

Smart people are aware that there will always be someone who will try to manipulate, lie to, and criticize them so as to “knock them off their game.”

Yet, they always try to stay in control of their emotions. They know that if they allow themselves to lose their temper, this will make it easier for the toxic person to manipulate them.

2. They set clear boundaries.

A smart person eliminates anything and anyone they perceive as a threat to their ability and efforts to remain productive and effective. Therefore, when they notice someone has a negative influence on them and impedes their progress, be that deliberately or unintentionally, they immediately take action to counteract this.

Yet, they won’t be rude and offensive, instead, they’ll make themselves clear in a calm, civilized manner.

3. They effectively manage their energy.

Smart people don’t allow a toxic person’s negative and irrational behavior to drive them crazy and drain their energy. They make sure they maintain their energy supply as this helps them deal with negative external influences more easily and effectively, and of course, this includes toxic people.

4. They concentrate on the task at hand.

When a smart person has an important task to complete, they don’t allow anything and anyone to distract them. And there’s definitely not a worse distraction than the irritating, unreasonable, negative behavior of a toxic person.

If you’re not careful and if you allow yourself to play their vicious game, you can easily forget about the task you’re on, which is exactly what the toxic person wants. Yet, smart people make sure they always concentrate on what’s in front of them irrespective of who is around them.

5. They rely on other people for support.

When smart people feel that they can’t handle a toxic person on their own, they’re not ashamed to ask for another person’s help, be that a friend, a family member, a co-worker, or their partner.

They’re aware that a person who is not emotionally invested in the situation is more able to look at and analyze it from a more objective perspective. In this way, they can provide you with the necessary knowledge and assistance you need so as to handle the toxic person swiftly and effectively.

6. They quickly neutralize negative self-talk.

If a toxic person catches you unprepared, they can easily cause you to think negatively about yourself. But smart people are aware that the way a toxic person treats them has nothing to with their personality and abilities.

They understand that negative self-talk is totally needless, unrealistic, and self-defeating, and therefore they avoid it at all costs.

7. They focus on the solution, not the problem.

Smart people are aware that the more you focus on the toxic person, the more you feel stressed out and helpless. And this, in turn, gives the other person power over you.

So, instead of wasting their time and energy on the toxic person, they focus on finding ways to handle them as quickly and effectively as they possibly can.

They either talk things out with them calmly and politely or distance themselves completely from them.

8. They forgive but they never forget.

This doesn’t mean that smart people accept or justify the crappy things someone did to them. They’re simply aware that forgiving someone is more beneficial for them than for that person.

There’s no point filling their hearts with annoyance, resentment, and anger by thinking about how they can pay them back. Because if they do that, they’ll end up transforming into a toxic person themselves.

Therefore, smart people forgive the person who betrayed their trust and did them wrong and move forward in their life. But, they never forget them as well. And this enables them to protect themselves from possible future pain and focus on building and nurturing relationships with people who have proved worthy of their trust.

50 Things To Remove From Your Home For A Fresh Start To The New Year

By
Riley Cooper

2019 is making its way towards us and you know how they say new year-new beginnings.  So, if you want to start the new year feeling fresh and prepared, it’s time you made some changes.

Maybe you’ll find it hard to believe, but clutter in the home has a direct effect on your mood. It makes you feel tired, unproductive, and even unhappy. So, in order not to feel this way, what you have to do is pretty obvious – declutter your home.

Whether you’re disorganized, messy, or just too lazy to clean up after yourself, you need to remember that it’s important for you to learn letting go of things. While it’s true that life without material things is impossible to imagine, you have to understand that it takes a lot more than these so as to feel genuinely happy and lead a meaningful life.

Therefore, instead of focusing and attributing value to material possessions, you should focus more on how you feel and your state of mind. Decluttering your home will not only make your place more pleasant and useful, but it’ll also enable you to save yourself from the stress that clutter creates and concentrate on more meaningful things.

So what are you waiting for? Search through stuff in your home and get rid of the things you no longer use and need. Throw those things away, or even better, donate them to people who really need them.  

Okay, so let’s see what things no longer deserve a place in your home:

1. Clothes that no longer fit you

2. Broken home appliances

3. Old shoes

4. CDs you don’t listen to anymore

5. Empty bottles and all kinds of containers

6. Make-up which is past its expiry date

7. Mismatched socks

8. Old paid bills as well as

9….tickets to concerts that you already went to

10. Dishes you don’t need

11. Pills that are past their expiry date

12. Broken phones

13. Chipped mugs and plates

14. Dried flowers

15. Broken tools

16. Extra chairs, tables, and cabinets you never use  

17. Cookbooks you’ve never even opened

18. Jars, boxes, and bottles you never use

19. Shoes boxes 

20. Old brushes and hairpins

21. DVDs you don’t listen to and watch anymore

22. Greeting cards from 10, 20 years ago or who the hell knows when

23. Snacks you don’t eat

24. Office supplies you don’t use

25. Toys from your childhood

26. Travel brochures

27. Games you don’t play

28. All kinds of cosmetics you don’t like or use

29. Garden tools you never use

30. Stained shirts

31. Wallets you no longer use

32. Outgrown pajamas

33. Extra cushions

34. Old magazines

35. Gifts you’ve never liked

36. Broken Christmas decorations

37. Necklaces, rings, and bracelets you don’t use anymore

38. Old planners.

39. Sheets and blankets you no longer use

40. Expired nail polish

41. Jogging pants you don’t use

42. Documents you no longer need

43. Old invitations

44. Bags and purses you don’t use anymore

45. Old catalogs

46. Cords you don’t use

47. Blunt knives

48. Appliances you don’t use

49. Old textbooks

50. Old pillows

8 Things Women Who’ve Been Hurt Too Many Times Do Unintentionally

By
Stephanie Reeds

Life passes by, time change us, but there’s nothing that can affect people more than heartbreaks. Once a certain promise is broken and everything we ever believed in is shattered to million pieces, it is truly difficult to find the strength to carry on. 

We start to grow a different perspective of love and we become more cautious. We work hard to build our walls even higher and we live life in fear that someone might eventually come and raze them to the ground. We lose all our hopes and we start to react differently.

A broken woman and hurt woman who’ve been through hell and survived can be easily recognized.

1. SHE LAUGHS AT ROMANCE

A woman who once loved passionately, but got her heart stomped on will eventually lose all her hopes of finding true love. If a guy even tries to approach her with a romantic (cheesy) line, she will probably laugh at him and ditch him in the rudest way ever. There are no rainbow skies, shiny unicorns and pink hearts in her sky anymore. Only hail and thunder.

2. SHE DOESN’T BELIEVE IN LOVE

She simply doesn’t take love seriously. The only thing her enthusiasm and her high expectations brought her was a disappointment. She cannot waste any more time on giving out second chances. She’s tired and broken.

3. SHE REFUSES TO TRUST ANYONE

Her kindness has been abused more than once. Her love has been taken for granted. Her feelings have been mistreated to a point where she no longer trusts anyone. So, she won’t let anyone get too close to her again. Life has been too cruel to her.  It’s time for her payback.

4. SHE ENGAGES IN CASUAL FLINGS

There was a time when she believed in true love. A simpler, better time. But, now… Now she’s keeping her options open. Now she trusts no man. Now she doesn’t want to give a part of her soul to another human being. Now, she finally wants to be selfish.

5. SHE PUTS UP WITH TOXIC PEOPLE

Because she doesn’t care anymore. She doesn’t make efforts, nor she expects them from other people. She’s on her own and all the people around her are only there because she chose to have fun with them.

6. SHE HAS ACCEPTED THAT SADNESS IS JUST A PART OF HER LIFE

She let her painful experience throw her in the dark pits of eternal regret and sadness. She has accepted that sorrow is just an inevitable part of her life. She has accepted that no matter what she decides to do, her painful mistakes will forever haunt her. She is now a prisoner of her mind.

7. SHE ENDS UP HURTING THE WRONG PEOPLE

She knows how hard it is to be hurt and relive that pain each and every day all over again. the truth is, no matter how broken she is, she doesn’t want anyone to go through the same things she went through. But, sometimes she can’t help it. The thought of going through the same hell once again overwhelms her and more than often, she ends up hurting the wrong people.

8. SHE BELIEVES IN CHANGE

Even though her painful past made her a prisoner of her fears and insecurities, she still believes that there’s hope for every single one of us. No matter how broken she is, she still believes that one day she’ll change. One day she’ll meet someone who will love her for who she is and help her rise above all the negativity in her life.

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