tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522025344049470442024-03-14T01:18:43.432-05:00The Girl With The Spider TattooBook reviews, various product reviews, my thoughts, and giveaways too...The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.comBlogger1354125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-41873952259415206512024-02-29T12:46:00.001-06:002024-02-29T12:46:14.409-06:00 Modern Beauty Standards: Trends that Shape Our Aesthetic Choices<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Modern beauty standards are like a revolving carousel. They’re always evolving, shifting with the flow of cultural tides, technological advancements, and global conversations around what’s beautiful. They’re not rigid rules — they’re fluid expressions of particular moments in time.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4a60375b-7fff-2219-8d29-c5057cc7d759"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In this post, we’re taking a deep dive into these changing ideals. We’ll walk through the evolution of beauty standards, what’s trending right now, and finally — the ways in which we can feel these changes, both personally and societally.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 401px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="401" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/bUojwNtwEVDXVwynoh8idtLW-fVCxFxzVqokC9KeFSBt0T2Gk-o-lurxFVyYmzxb7JRpC8EjjUb0aPhX_xQS2o_kcK2cwqhDhlncHw4IdmmZShxWPI49Uys1Wf_up5KOW45ZEHTEryisg5bmPLWk88I" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image: </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/@adrienn-638530/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adrienn</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">/Pexels</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Evolution of Beauty Standards</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beauty standards are constantly in flux. They evolve and adapt, making what was once chic seem like ancient history. So, what drives these changes? Here are a few factors:</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cultural Trends</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Different eras place value on different things, so it’s only natural that ideals of beauty change to reflect that.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Technological Leaps</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: From the near-silent screen stars of Hollywood’s silent golden age to Instagram filters, technological leaps often dictate society’s idea of beauty.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Economic Influences</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Society directs its idea of beauty according to what it embraces economically. Rough economic times spur on simplistic chic while prosperous eras give way to the glitz and glam they’d been deprived of.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Health and Wellness Trends</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: The '80s brought on an aerobics craze that turned the concept of beauty into one that was based on fitness. Today, the beauty concept pendulum swings toward the natural, holistic approach to health and wellness.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Current Trends in Beauty and Fashion</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sashay into the dynamic world of beauty and fashion and you’ll find that some of the most exciting trends don’t stop at looking good—they reflect deeper societal values like inclusivity, wellness and authenticity.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Natural and Minimalist Makeup</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><a href="https://www.lotusherbals.com/blogs/makeup/effortless-elegance-embracing-minimalist-makeup-trends" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">minimalist makeup</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> trend is more about stripping down and paring back than it is about hoarding every nude eyeshadow palette in sight. It is about embracing individuality and owning our flaws. It's a breath of fresh air from complex routines and an overdue celebration of what is beautiful about being real and being ourselves.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclusive Beauty</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, the beauty industry is peeling its gaze away from a narrow slice of humanity and taking in the whole breathtaking spectrum. This is not just about broadening shade ranges – it's a call to make room for everyone deserving in this great, colorful array of beauty that we each are—regardless of where we come from, what we do, and who we love.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Athleisure and Comfort Wear</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">More than just a trend, this style is about showing up to look good without compromising on coziness. It's here to show that we value gliding through our days with ease as much as we do with a skip in our step. It gives us a way to have our leggings and silky trench too, and really, isn’t that the way life is—about having it all, beautifully and simply, as we please?</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vintage and Retro Styles</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We find our fascination with times past to be very now. Vintage styles draw from a time when the rules of fashion were only beginning to flex their muscles. When you sport a retro style, the timeless classic sits next to your killer new style, as together they scheme to remind you that fabulous is forever and that style transcends time.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Personal Grooming and Self-Care</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the world is constantly in fast forward, personal grooming and self-care are acts of self-love. Here’s how these practices play a huge role in meeting modern beauty standards while keeping you sane.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Routine Practices</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A solid </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2016/04/the-quest-for-beautiful-skin-timeless.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">beauty routine</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> centers around the basics—clean, moisturize, and protect your skin, each step customized for you.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skincare</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: A routine that’s made specifically for your skin and keeps it looking its best. Clean, moisturize, and repeat.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hair Care</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Finding the right products and routine for your hair type can be life-changing.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: -14.7402pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hygiene</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Bath time can feel like self-care and aromatherapy can easily be added to your routines so daily hygiene starts to feel a lot more luxurious.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 401px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="401" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/lOzqdXiikSBBONfbf1YKzVk8BAEt9nWvPHXdFonk6yBtlrh_IuCMADGGDv26iILEPvEhzOOUuWM096BPOZgQRs3OmHnW8u9UJRoQ4jpSr-YAqB23ZAZBXVkslauaLtU2XC_SFlAzDXyfzFaTojHjREg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image: </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/@george-milton/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">George Milton</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">/Pexels</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lifestyle Changes</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keeping up with beauty standards might inspire broader lifestyle adjustments, like a new exercise regimen or wellness practices. For some, considering a </span><a href="https://pivotweightloss.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">weight loss</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> procedure might align with their health and aesthetic goals, representing a step towards aligning their outer appearance with their inner vision of themselves. These changes should prioritize your health and happiness, reflecting a desire to improve yourself on your terms, not just to mirror a trend.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sustainable Beauty Practices</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sustainable beauty is a move towards choices that work for us and the planet. It involves rethinking what we do as part of our beauty routines, taking into account the environmental impact and choosing sustainable actions and habits.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eco-Friendly Products</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The beauty industry is buzzing with products that are kind to the planet, packed with ethically sourced ingredients and with recycling-friendly packaging. Not only are you pampering yourself as you use these products; but you’ll also be engaging in a little bit of self-care for the planet as well.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Conscious Consumption</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Being a conscious consumer when it comes to beauty means a focus on less consumption — buying fewer products and reaching for those with multiple uses — as well as prioritizing brands that offer refill services. Choosing a more minimal approach to beauty means not only less waste but also a more sustainable approach in general.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Impact of Social Media on Beauty Perceptions</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.myhubble.money/blog/exploring-the-impact-of-social-media-and-influencers-on-beauty-trends" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> reflects, distorts, and sometimes amplifies our perceptions of beauty. Its impact on our own self-image and our perception of others is as powerful as it is complex — democratizing beauty on the one hand and driving an unhealthy obsession with perfection through retouching on the other. Whether or not we admit it, we’re all walking through a forest of physical ideals and filters with nearly every swipe.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Conclusion</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In today’s modern beauty standards, we’re constantly balancing staying true to ourselves while keeping up with the latest trends. Whether it’s switching up our grooming routines or adding a few trends to our closet, getting in sync with the current beauty landscape is one thing – but not at the expense of our individuality or personal wellness.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-68425541816089186452024-02-23T08:27:00.000-06:002024-02-23T08:27:26.916-06:00 Understanding PTSD Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating Everyday Challenges<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-95d42fb5-7fff-a810-99d1-ecb796eb2a33"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In recent years, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has garnered more attention, especially through dramatized representations in U.S. dramas. Typically, we, as an audience, often see PTSD as a condition that affects war veterans. However, the reality is far more nuanced. PTSD can stem from a myriad of traumatic experiences, affecting individuals from all walks of life. In fact, approximately </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/ptsd-statistics/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13 million Americans had PTSD in 2020</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, this is around 5 in every 100 adults. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As it happens, PTSD is a lot more common than we think, and it doesn’t necessarily look like what we’ve seen in film. Experts reckon that one in 11 will be diagnosed with PTSD during their lifetime. So, this isn’t a condition we can afford to ignore anymore. It could affect any of us at any time. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 499px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="499" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/llokqB3mMsEGLCTzuoYiXHNs49s0px8wpo6hrgTV9jnKpOY59KOjV9OgFBPz0ljfN6_o9vkOn9-cSZGpI1lCtp9NiEk843WvrQBy_22NQ4esZ0zZx0uMwSYUEFsT65qJQvjalDIzRT1_FzJKNpUCvVg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/closeup-photography-of-woman-holding-adult-golden-retriever-sWkkIiTJMYc" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unsplash - CC0 License</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Breaking the Stereotype: What is PTSD?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that transcends the confines of stereotypical narratives. While its </span><a href="https://www.uab.edu/news/youcanuse/item/10726-ptsd-is-not-just-for-veterans-it-s-a-trauma-disorder-that-affects-millions" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">association with combat trauma is well-documented</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, the spectrum of experiences capable of precipitating PTSD is remarkably diverse. Beyond the battlefield, the seeds of trauma can germinate in the soil of everyday life, leaving indelible imprints on the psyche.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of the most frequently seen examples can be the aftermath of domestic violence, where survivors may find themselves still haunted by the memories and fear of their abuser's threats. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Natural disasters, too, can become a traumatic experience, shattering the illusion of stability and security. Natural disasters are synonymous with chaos and destruction that can leave an individual grappling with profound feelings of powerlessness and loss. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even seemingly mundane events, such as car accidents or medical emergencies, have the potential to sow the seeds of trauma. The psychological aftermath of such events can be profound, with individuals wrestling with feelings of guilt, shame, and existential dread in the wake of the unexpected.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Living with PTSD: Navigating Life's Challenges</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Living with PTSD is complex and it can be a challenging journey. Beyond the initial trauma, you can still experience extreme fear, anxiety, and even physical responses long after the event. This is precisely where triggers can have long-lasting impact. They constantly bring the psychological trauma response to the surface. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social interactions can become extremely difficult. For survivors of interpersonal trauma, the simple act of forging connections with others can evoke feelings of vulnerability and apprehension, as they navigate the delicate balance between trust and self-preservation.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Employment, too, poses a significant hurdle for individuals grappling with the aftermath of PTSD. The symptoms of hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts can impede concentration and productivity, undermining professional performance and jeopardizing livelihoods. Simple tasks may feel insurmountable because your energy is consumed by extreme anxiety and trigger management. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Naturally, the impact of PTSD extends beyond the realms of social and occupational functioning. Simple day-to-day activities, such as grocery shopping or taking public transportation, can trigger intense feelings of anxiety and panic, compelling individuals to retreat into the safety of isolation. However isolation does not resolve the problem either. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">PTSD and Stress: Managing Triggers for Stability</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stress serves as a catalyst for exacerbating PTSD symptoms, amplifying the intensity of triggers and emotional responses. So, it can be helpful to use stress management techniques to build resilience so you are better equipped to handle triggers and maintain a sense of stability amidst adversity. </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2023/10/why-reducing-stress-is-key-to-your.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stress can impact both your physical and mental health</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and for PTSD survivors, stress can enhance triggers and prolong crises. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So managing stress becomes not only a necessity but also a key to recognizing and managing triggers. PTSD and stress are interconnected, so it is important for individuals to understand their stress factors to start the healing journey and reclaim agency over their lives.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perhaps the start of the stress management journey is understanding that, while stressful situations are unavoidable, they do not need to have a long-lasting impact on you. Techniques such as mindfulness meditation offer a powerful tool for cultivating awareness and understanding your emotional landscape. You can gradually develop the ability to observe thoughts and sensations without judgment, which can be a game-changer for an individual with PTSD, as it allows you to gain insight into the triggers that precipitate distress. Meditation empowers you to recognize triggers before it’s too late. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Besides, the practice of meditation can help break the cycle of reactivity that characterizes PTSD. It helps you to cultivate a sense of presence and grounding in the present moment, so you can anchor yourself amidst the storm of intrusive thoughts and emotions. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Why Professional Intervention is Essential</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s be realistic for a moment. Meditation can help manage your trigger. It can play a crucial role in understanding what triggers you and gradually give you the inner strength to look inward and not let triggers affect you. However meditation does not resolve PTSD. PTSD is not a fleeting discomfort that dissipates with time; it is a profound trauma that leaves an indelible mark on your mental health. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The notion that PTSD will simply fade away on its own is not only dangerous but also inaccurate—this severely undermines the gravity of PTSD and perpetuates unnecessary suffering. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can’t ignore PTSD symptoms in the hope they will go away. This will only exacerbate them and prolong the cycle of distress and despair. While you can use stress management techniques to get a better understanding of your situation, you can not mediate your way out of trauma without professional support. Without the guidance of trained therapists and counselors, you are at risk of aggravating PTSD symptoms further. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moreover, the </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2765735/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">consequences of untreated PTSD</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> extend far beyond fear and stress, and can permeate every aspect of daily life. Relationships fray under the weight of unprocessed trauma, as communication breaks down and intimacy becomes distant. Employment suffers as symptoms such as dissociation can make it tough to stay focused, which can affect a person’s livelihood. Besides, many PTSD sufferers turn to substances to help manage their symptoms, which can drive addictions and high costs. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Attempting to cope with PTSD by yourself not only makes it worse but also increases the likelihood of maladaptive coping mechanisms. This could be the start ofd a vicious circle of avoidance and numbing which will only perpetuate the cycle of trauma. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Professional intervention offers a lifeline. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive processing therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), you can gradually and safely confront your trauma, which is where your healing journey begins. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Empowering Everyday Resilience</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What is the best approach to address PTSD? This is a complex question and one that has no strict answer. PTSD requires a multifaceted approach. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is precisely why there are a diverse range of tools and strategies that stand ready to offer solace and support. Among these, the companionship of a service dog can be a game-changer for those who may struggle with extreme reactions to triggers or who needs a reassuring presence to complete everyday activities. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.warriorsheart.com/k9/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Service dog programs for PTSD</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are designed to provide individuals with PTSD with dogs that are trained to provide emotional support and assistance. Bear in mind that the program offers a unique form of companionship that is not the same as having a pet dog. Service dogs are specifically trained to provide a sense of safety and support amidst the turmoil of trauma. They can recognize panic attacks, for example, and they can also seek assistance when you need it. Their keen intuition enables them to anticipate and respond to the subtle cues of distress, offering comfort and reassurance when it is needed most.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to their emotional support, service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks that aid individuals in managing the challenges of everyday life. For instance, they may assist with navigating crowded spaces or alerting their handler to the presence of potential triggers. By providing a buffer between their handler and the outside world, service dogs offer a sense of protection and empowerment, enabling individuals to engage more fully in activities that bring joy and fulfillment. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is also important to understand that you can take a service dog with you to attend most places. This includes renting an apartment as landlords understand that these are not pets but serve a purpose. Similarly, you can also request to take your service dog with you if you work in an office or even if you are going to the shops. So, this can make a real difference when it comes to navigating your life and rediscovering a sense of normalcy. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PTSD is and remains a much talked ab out topic, especially in the world of dramatized representations. So, it is expected to forget that it can be a real condition for millions of individuals. What makes PTSD more alarming is the knowledge that it could affect anyone with no differentiation. You may witness someone getting into a car accident and walking out of it with only minor injuries. They may not develop PTSD, but you might find yourself waking up in the middle of the night still rewatching the same accident in your memory. PTSD does not require you to be in the mmiddle of the event. Trauma knows no rule, and as such, it is important to know from the start that you don’t have to heal alone. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links.</i></span></div>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-87248170502903383132024-02-21T17:08:00.000-06:002024-02-21T17:08:45.170-06:00First Steps Toward A Functioning Online Store<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you own your own store and you're not</span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2023/10/get-paid-your-way-exploring-many.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> selling anything online</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, you might be looking at now being the right time for you to get online with your store and start setting up payments so that people can conveniently buy from you. It doesn't really matter the kind of product that you are selling, whether it's footwear, fashion, or homewares, you need to make sure that people are able to get on your online store and have it function properly. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-927060ec-7fff-b008-669c-f105a09eb99a"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting your store online isn't an easy feat. There is so much for you to think about from the impact that you will have on those around you to the</span><a href="https://developer.paymentshub.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> payment SDK for devs </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">that you need to look into to get your gateway working for your customers. If you have a structurally sound business, you can find the transition to getting online easier than you think. You just need the right support.let's take a look at some of the first steps that you need to take for a functioning online store.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/58FfLWeUrWOFpDH0Hoc-8wtY1H6gxrkru9S0B3ijQJXkEsWvP_7R7_53b_Uhhvr0oYsvL-SaNGKr5HVKa42YKsS4SFGcGDIwnbI9haAILjCmq-0tXLNa9jYYz4MKC5DSoj_qQJekX4jspDxz-ucbDk0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-using-black-and-white-smartphone-and-holding-blue-card-230544/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image source: Pexels</span></a></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Choose a website name. Obviously this should link to your business directly because you need it to support your brand. If your business is running fruit, vegetables and you have a brand name in a brick and mortar store, then they should continue online. You need to make sure that you have a domain name that stands out, that talks about who you are and ensures people know what you do from the minute they read your website name.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Outsource. You do not have to go on </span><a href="https://wordpress.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WordPress </span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and start making your website from scratch by yourself. You can outsource this to somebody who knows exactly what they are doing. By having somebody else set up your website for you.You can concentrate on the actual sales part, ensuring that the content is correct. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let people know. You need to have a little advertising and marketing going on so people will know to expect an online store from you. By marketing the fact you are going to have a website, you can expand your customer reach. You can let people know with advertising on social media, flyers in your physical shop and billboards around town - should the budget stretch. You could even put adverts into local newspapers and magazines.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decide on your payment taking method. How do you want people to pay you on your online store? There are so many different formats out there that you could be using and you can make it much easier when you decide on the most popular ways that customers can pay, for example if you accept PayPal. It's a universal way for people to pay.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't be afraid to go all out when it comes to your online store. Now that your business can effectively go further than your local area, you're going to attract a whole new range of customers and that's going to be better for your business than anything else. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-36711154162049035832024-02-19T18:19:00.002-06:002024-02-19T18:19:36.421-06:00Starting A Side Hustle in 2024<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 484px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="484" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/8OIrnrKt5iXuRge6DNYZ5k6ZpV-tH7Pz48cQTY7bJKR5IQ776s1S72zUlSHKHDRx9Doi3S9V3fEJQUc8PUYFlJmuV31jqrP-2QAJvoPzd4suGqTREpHqr_Ga2vuu0QY4CnSRjkEwHnRSssCS_7lwHQ4" style="margin-left: -54.63403781979983px; margin-top: 0px;" width="733.2680756395997" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-white-long-sleeve-shirt-using-macbook-pro-5082236/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels</span></a></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd3f4944-7fff-1784-6a8a-7543d8e97fe2"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Starting a side hustle is an exciting adventure into doing something you can get real enjoyment from. If successful, it can become a full-time business as you live the dream. But there are some things you need to know about what it requires and how you can support it moving forward.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You Will Need to Pay Tax</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For a while now, side hustles have flown under the radar somewhat when it comes to taxes. But 2024 has brought in some changes that mean all side hustle income must be declared in the US and UK. Even PayPal can report income to tax departments. You may need an EIN number for your business, though. See </span><a href="https://www.irs-taxid-number.com/information/how-to-cancel-an-ein-number/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">how to cancel</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> an EIN number before requesting a new one, as the IRS cannot give you a new one if you still owe tax returns or payments on an old one.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time and Dedication is Required</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A side hustle is a job like any other. Maybe you aren’t held down by strict timekeeping and office rules. But there is a certain amount of dedication it requires to be successful. From freelancing as a writer to crafting art, it helps to treat it like a job. A certain amount of time must be set aside for doing what the work needs, liaising with clients, managing tasks such as uploading work, and even recording income and expenditure for filing your tax returns when the time comes.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn to Blog when Starting a Side Hustle</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finding customers and clients is a top priority when it comes to making money from a side hustle. There are platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork for online work like writing, coding, and web development. And there are specialized services for SEO. A blog can help attract the right kind of people such as for a </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2024/01/4-ways-to-protect-your-skin.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">skincare</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> business, who need what you offer. A blog with consistent content, relevant articles and products, and solid SEO will bring in traffic as potential customers.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An Investment is Needed</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some side hustles can be started with very little money, and there have been some amazing success stories. There are people earning six-figure salaries after starting with $50. But these are very rare. According to GoDaddy, the average side hustle earns around £23,000 for workers in the UK. However, many earn much less, and the startup costs can be larger than the income. An investment of money and time is needed to keep a side hustle going until you make a profit.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finding a Niche is Critical</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finding something you enjoy and are good at is essential for a reliable side hustle. This can also help when developing a blog. But a niche audience means you may have a steady stream of customers. Without </span><a href="https://create.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/articles/small-business-niche-focus" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a niche</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> you enjoy and can cater to, you run the risk of becoming bored with your chosen side hustle. As a result, you will lose money and waste time. However, if you embrace a niche, you can become a popular choice for people looking for just what you sell.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Summary</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember, you will need to pay taxes when starting a side hustle. There is also a requirement of time, dedication, and money. Finding a niche you love keeps you and customers interested.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-30344384652949277742024-02-01T17:27:00.004-06:002024-02-01T17:27:39.093-06:00 How Does Your Hair Affect Your Mood?<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f824cbd4-7fff-f149-30a2-75f789dd0a3b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Being human is a lot of hard work - the slightest thing can put us in a bad mood, and it’s hard to stay positive all the time. If you’re not sure what we mean, just think back over the day you just had - what small things annoyed you and made you just a little less happy than you had been before? There’s bound to be something. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The good news is that although there are many things that can make us irritated and negative, there are also plenty of things that can make us positive - sometimes those things are actually one and the same, and it’s all about perspective. One such thing is your hair - it can affect your mood in all kinds of ways, so let’s see what that means and ensure your hair makes you feel positive more than it makes you feel negative going forward. Read on to find out more. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 353px; overflow: hidden; width: 283px;"><img height="353" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/B7B-b2mLwelJWtFWiBHk-_if9QlbHrDFzQiQbosH278IZM4jTQ23egpFrUIjuGQDfl_LiHt_n6IdI1dSM6BgGzm4eHdQqLRx6mFBmdM6NF7NkOlAcexZhxOKeCZwJH-Tw4y8vnX4sK9ETdF2jBbQcbs" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="283" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/emotional-woman-with-sprinkles-on-tongue-4995693/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by Cleyton Ewerton</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Right Style</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The great thing about having hair, for those people who are lucky enough to have it, of course, is that you can do pretty much anything you want with it (although not too much - we’ll get to that later). That means you can change your style whenever you want to, helping you feel a lot more positive about yourself and everything around you. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s all down to finding the right style for you. Even if you’ve had your hair looking one specific way for years and you’re used to it, that doesn’t mean it’s the right style for you, and it might be that you need something new, such as </span><a href="https://www.hair.com/bangs-for-face-shape.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">bangs for round faces</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or a dramatically short cut after wearing your hair long for decades. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take your time considering this. It’s true that hair will grow back or grow out, but the last thing you’ll want is to make yourself unhappy with the wrong style while you’re waiting for that growth. Consider your options, speak to stylists, and give things a try - you might improve your mood significantly. </span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Right Color</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your hair is a certain color when you’re born, that can often change as you get older, and then it sets itself somewhere before it starts to turn gray and eventually white. That’s what usually happens, and it can be upsetting - it can be something that puts people in a very bad mood. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although some people are more than happy to enjoy the gray hairs when they come (and for some, it’s actually what suits them best), others get distracted and negative when they notice a gray hair or two in the mirror. Still more just don’t like their hair color, period - it’s not about whether it’s gray or not, it’s about the color itself. They’d rather be blonde or brunette or a redhead - anything but the color they actually are. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Well, that’s not a problem at all. You can easily pick up hair dye at the supermarket or pharmacy and change your look almost instantly. If you’re not sure about what color you want to go for, get a dye that washes out after a few washes and experiment. You’ll come across something you love in the end, and it might be something rather surprising - </span><a href="https://www.sallybeauty.com/just-ask-sally/articles/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-get-vivid-hair/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">green, pink, or blue hair</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can look amazing! </span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Wrong Treatments </span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As we said, your hair can make you feel great - there’s nothing to compare to that just-left-the-salon feeling - but it can also make you feel awful and negative, and that can be the case if you use the wrong treatments or too many treatments. </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2015/09/luxe-beauty-microfiber-hair-towel.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Too much heat from things like hair dryers</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and straighteners or too many chemicals can damage your hair and leave it looking dry or brittle, or perhaps oily, depending on what you’ve done and what you’ve used. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If that’s the case, it’s always good to speak to an expert about how to fix things because there will be options for you. The key is to stop what you’re doing and pause - work out what the issue actually is, and then you can come up with a plan to change things for the better. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s easy to go wrong when you have hair to take care of, especially if you’re keen to improve how it looks and you’re overwhelmed by the choices you can make, but you need to remember that it’s also easy to put things right again, so no matter what you feel about your hair, there’s a chance to use it to put yourself in a more positive mood at all times. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-3977803036325552342024-01-29T20:59:00.004-06:002024-01-29T20:59:40.587-06:00How to Take A Holistic Approach to Managing Chronic Illness<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/JbMRV_r7x9E_KWmJlCStWFDuvHe32yRiVmQDb_RKz_PQNhdlat1JQ7RY69G-Xnyjr0P8Y6Q46ySlbtXfdGelC8uDLD_ytWROVzC2w--Y39esvbJF_hDfvb70LAt_40DFykbIqU66x8WYL-VJPDngVoo" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d56a62bb-7fff-6325-dcb7-b7909bbe3118"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-black-tank-top-sitting-on-brown-wooden-dock-during-daytime-xce530fBHrk" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-black-tank-top-sitting-on-brown-wooden-dock-during-daytime-xce530fBHrk</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Living with a chronic illness is challenging, whether you’ve always dealt with it or you have developed an illness recently that has changed everything about your life. However, while it can be tough, it is not the end of the world as long as you know the best ways to manage your problems to ensure a healthy and happy life. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yet chronic illness and pain are not always straightforward. Despite many people experiencing </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">similar</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> issues, everyone’s situation is unique. What works for one person may not work for you, and vice versa. Therefore, it’s worth taking a more diverse and holistic approach to managing chronic illness. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why Explore Multiple Avenues? </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some people learn how to manage their chronic illness immediately. However, others are not so lucky, which is why exploring multiple avenues can benefit them. Besides this, there could be other reasons you should look at the bigger picture when managing your chronic illness. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many treatment options available to help manage your chronic illness, but that doesn’t mean you always have the time to seek all of them. This is a common problem for people trying to make a living, live their lives, and cover all other responsibilities. They may not have the time or opportunity to explore specific treatment options. Instead, they research alternative options that better suit their lifestyle. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ability </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chronic illness and pain come in many forms. While some symptoms and issues are mild, others can be debilitating. These more severe problems can make it impossible to access certain treatment options, especially if they need to leave the house. It can often be too stressful or overwhelming to leave the house regardless of how much they </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">want to</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> because it causes too much pain. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Resources </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many </span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/chronic-illness" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">misunderstandings about chronic illness</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, both individually and publicly. This often happens because chronic conditions are less visible, which can mean people accuse individuals of faking it. This attitude can make it difficult for genuine cases to receive the support and treatment they need. Furthermore, authentic treatment costs money, and many people experiencing chronic illnesses are unable to work, so they may not have the financial ability to pay for treatment, which could be crucial in helping them live their lives how they want. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have dealt with chronic illness for a long time, you may have tried many supposed solutions, with none of them sticking. This experience should motivate you to explore alternatives or more diverse options. The good news is that you already know what works and what doesn’t, so you can draw from this experience to ensure you find an option that works best for you. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Support </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Support is crucial when coping with chronic illness, yet your support system could have changed, or you have been forced to find a new one, whether due to moving house or a lack of resources. You can use this support to gain advice from others who have experienced similar issues to you and identify treatments and techniques that make it easier to deal with chronic pain and illness. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Holistic Approaches for Managing Chronic Illness</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like many things in life, there is not a singular </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">correct</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> answer. Instead, it can take various solutions to help you live the healthy and comfortable lifestyle you need. If you are dealing with chronic illness (or know someone who is), consider these holistic approach options to help manage everything.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise and Activity</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Those who experience chronic pain often assume they cannot exercise or enjoy any activity because their issues will flare up after a while. While this is true in a sense, it can be unnecessarily restrictive and could further impact your well-being. Although you cannot play impact-heavy sports, like soccer or running, you can research other activities. Sports such as swimming and </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2012/12/fun-at-gym.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">yoga</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are popular solutions as they can enhance mobility without putting too much pressure on your body. Despite this, you can still get the active benefits you need to enhance your health. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Medical Professionals </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may feel like you have tried everything to help cure your chronic illness, but nothing has proven fruitful. This is entirely frustrating, but it isn’t a reason to give up. If you haven’t spoken to a professional, services like the </span><a href="https://joneshealthcaregroup.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jones Healthcare Group</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can provide further advice to make managing chronic illness much easier. These organizations boast various treatment options and methods designed to identify the best way to overcome problems and ensure a more satisfying and manageable life.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Massage Therapy </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chronic illness can put severe pressure on your joints and muscles. You can take baths with Epsom salts to ease these issues, but a better solution is to seek massage therapy. There’s a reason this approach is so popular among athletes after a workout since it reduces the risk of stiffness later on. Again, massage therapy may not be able to cure everything but it can offer some respite from your day-to-day issues that make living more comfortable and help you avoid a more severe experience. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Group Work </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s easy to feel isolated when experiencing chronic illness. You can’t do everything your friends do and do not get the same camaraderie with coworkers since you often cannot leave the house. Group work gives you the social inspiration everyone needs. You can speak to others who share your experiences and even get advice to try new things that can help manage chronic pain and illness. With this, you feel more visible and understood, which also benefits mental well-being.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Journaling </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Journaling offers a wide range of proven benefits for people experiencing physical and mental well-being issues. For chronic illness, you can find </span><a href="https://mission-cure.org/30-self-care-journal-prompts-for-those-with-chronic-illness/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-care prompts</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that encourage you to explore different ways to enhance treatment. Your journal can also offer mental health benefits as a form of therapy, especially if you can’t afford to speak to a legitimate therapist. Writing down your feelings and experiences can help you process them better, which could help identify potential causes or other problems. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recognizing Alternatives </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some people consider alternative medicine to be a scam but enough people have found success from it that it must have some genuine benefits behind it. If you have strived to lessen your pain to no avail, you could benefit from recognizing alternatives, such as acupuncture. These techniques help you approach your issues from a different angle and, while they may not solve everything, they could offer a better reprieve for your illness. There’s nothing wrong with giving something a chance, so try opening your mind and doing something different. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Travel </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For some people experiencing chronic illness, the idea of travelling can be incredibly stressful. They dread the idea of sitting on a plane or a crowded bus for hours at a time. However, it is still possible to travel with chronic illness as long as you discover </span><a href="https://www.travelvax.com.au/holiday-traveller/travel-tips/travelling-chronic-illness" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">what to know</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> about your experience. Travelling to new countries can help you explore various treatment methods and improve your confidence. You will discover you are much more capable than you assumed and this can inspire you to tackle your chronic illness differently. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pain Management Techniques </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may have discovered useful and unique pain management techniques that work for you but not for other people. Just because you can identify </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">other</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> options doesn’t mean you should ignore what already works for you. Instead, feel free to combine what you know with other suggestions that could increase comfort and make your pain more manageable. You should always seek ways to improve your life, especially when it comes to your well-being. Approach this advice with an open mind because you might discover something you never considered. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Identifying Stressors and Triggers </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While some reasons for your chronic pain are obvious, others may sneak up on you and you don’t know what’s caused them until it’s too late. This issue is common for people who have tried multiple solutions without any luck. You can identify ways to pinpoint stressors and triggers to make it easier to avoid or compensate for your pain. A pain or illness diary can be useful as it will make it easier to recognize patterns that can then help you take appropriate action and minimize the impact of your illness. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lifestyle Adjustments </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your everyday activities along with </span><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4062-chronic-illness" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">your diet and lifestyle</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can also play a significant role in affecting your well-being and comfort. While seeking treatment should be a priority, you can also consider lifestyle adjustments that can make managing your illness easier. If you know there are certain foods or activities you should avoid, then avoid them. If you know that you react badly to specific situations, stop putting yourself in these environments. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Managed </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Managing a chronic illness can seem overwhelming especially if nothing seems to work. However, this advice and guidance should help you identify strategies and approaches that work for you. It’s possible that you find the perfect way to manage your illness immediately or you might need to balance several treatment options at once to get you feeling your best. Whatever happens, you can gain the confidence you need to enjoy control over your life and health.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate link. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-29189006253216003132024-01-27T17:35:00.000-06:002024-01-27T17:35:42.743-06:00Must Know Tips to Enhance Your Appearance<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="256" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/1tk1KhxkGmVXGUezZ03xOzMCTpwMhBJdvhNAYmulZ70Yu7x1pWCg1Rro7V4x9Sa3LhK9bHNl0MpiQ_FTK4zlCt9EciFqldCmH8ENvZdT1esFP86UuruD4iM1zcm5Gfi29TdhoMeMPvZCkYiqUfvJ9Lc" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="384" /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-65a6b25c-7fff-52d6-06e6-9ce32e36e971"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-holding-leather-handbag-932401/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by Godisable Jacob</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everybody wants to look great and enhancing your appearance is something that you should take very seriously. However, there's so much to do in a day you may be wondering exactly how you can go about looking your best no matter what time of the day or season it is. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First impressions do matter in this world and enhancing your appearance will not only put you ahead of the pack but it can also boost your confidence as well. Here's how you can effectively enhance your appearance.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Look at Your Wardrobe</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the first things that people will notice about you is what you are wearing. Take a peek into your wardrobe and see how you can spruce things up a bit. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to your wardrobe you have to treat it like a garden that needs nurturing. Every </span><a href="https://www.morespaceplace.com/blog/5-tips-for-switching-your-wardrobe-between-the-seasons/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">season you have</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to sprinkle it with some new outfits to keep it looking rosy and fresh.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mixing and matching is your best friend and if you do it right you can have completely different outfits for just about any occasion. Make sure that you are paying attention to your accessories as well. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's a good idea to always have the right pair of shoes that will elevate any outfit. You could maybe have a statement watch or a piece of jewelry such as earrings. If you have a daith piercings you'll find that there are many daith earrings </span><a href="https://www.urbanbodyjewelry.com/collections/daith-piercing" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">to choose from</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are a woman make sure you always have that little black dress to grab as well.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Groom Well</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another thing that you need to take into consideration is your grooming. When you're well groomed you naturally give off an aura of confidence. You can accomplish this by making sure that you have a great skincare routine. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This will help you to keep your skin looking healthy and shiny. Your skincare routine doesn't have to be high maintenance. You can do simple consistent things to make your skin look great. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You don't have to buy high-end products that eat all your pennies and break your bank account as well. Try natural ingredients that you can use at home to make your skin glow.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy Living Is Key</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remember that </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2024/01/top-tips-for-being-your-best-and.html?m=1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">your physical well-being</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> will have a strong impact on your appearance. You need to make sure that you are eating the right foods. This is the foundation of a healthy appearance. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You cannot skip this step. If you're currently eating a lot of junk you are going to have to </span><a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">clean up your diet</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Additionally, exercise and make sure that you are maintaining a healthy weight. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, you need to make sure that you are getting enough sleep so that you can be vibrant and refreshed. Don't forget to drink a lot of water as well!</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're feeling a little self-conscious about your appearance there's no need to be down in the dumps about it. With these simple tips, you can quickly enhance what you naturally have. You just have to be consistent and diligent about it and you should be looking fabulous in no time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-22386048374633772542024-01-26T06:42:00.001-06:002024-01-26T06:42:33.090-06:00What You Consume Can Be Your Biggest Asset: Here’s What To Think About Changing <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to our diets and the things that we consume, we can often not place too much emphasis on it. Sure we may be aware that too many sweet treats and junk food will add weight, but do we know that there may be intolerances that we might have, food that causes things like acne, and even the things we consume have an effect on our mental health. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-743f6736-7fff-1db0-84a9-7a5e795f334d"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are what we consume, it is a fact. Having a balanced diet where we have a mixture of all the key components that will help us thrive is key. We want to ensure that we feel our best, are energized, and we can handle stress and other situations thrown our way. But the truth is, while things in moderation are fine, if you are consuming too much of something that isn’t good for you, then it will have a negative effect. So what can we do? The best place to start is to be aware of some of the things that could be causing more harm than good. It isn’t about stopping these things completely, but reducing your intake or having a more balanced approach could be key. If you want to take some action, here are some of the things to try. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/zufndF1toyf88tNXOZUJXTcV3of4TiZdapV9DIAQpk70RLOfV83N08BbBnbKSEyIVI6TPqEcEliBKxycnKFv08o3CrgB8WscmQdRy7bMrsGN4T8fnknD0j1HPoIJ18fbkFLtPgT8D7HvUP15wIUezdbbNnzNA1UvznrJnWAYIP53Dm4Kr9hksayWZUD0LQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/people-woman-travel-adventure-trek-2591874/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image source - Pixabay - CC0 License</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Becoming a vegetarian</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perhaps you are considering a diet change; then a great choice would be to become a vegetarian. This is where you cut out meat products from your diet. The only thing to be aware of is getting protein in your diet in other ways. Fruit and vegetables have amazing qualities, and eating this way can transform your life. People also turn to vegetarianism due to their beliefs. You may not be happy with how animals are treated and their welfare. Which is why not only is this lifestyle change good for your body but also the mind. Doing something you feel passionate about, gives you drive and motivation. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Considering becoming a vegan</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If it is down to changing your diet once more than you may want to go one step further than vegetarianism and become a vegan. This is where your diet is solely plant based. Being a vegan is a lifestyle choice. This is because not only do you not eat meat, but you choose not to eat any ingredient that comes from an animal, or wear anything for that matter. It could be difficult to convert at first but taking small steps will get you there. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eliminating alcohol from your life</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drinking socially can be a great thing to do among friends and family. But what happens if that social drink turns into something more? For many of us, alcohol can become something we drink more often than we should. Turning into something that feels like it is needed rather than something that could be turned down. While being an alcoholic is an extreme case, many of us may find we have mild cases of alcohol dependence. This is when a </span><a href="https://peaksrecovery.com/addiction/alcohol/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">rehab for alcohol</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> could be the one thing to try. However, if things are controlled, it isn’t necessarily a damaging thing. But consuming too much alcohol can have a negative effect. This is why deciding to remain sober could be the lifestyle change you need. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Too many sweet treats</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sweet treats are all well and good, and who can resist a dessert every now and again. But too much sweet stuff or sugar in your diet can have a negative effect on how you look and how you feel. To start with, sugar can be one of the </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2024/01/4-ways-to-protect-your-skin.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">biggest causes of bad skin</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Acne is common when you consume a lot of sugar, so if you do struggle with this and are partial to a sweet treat or consume a lot of sugar in drinks, then this could be something to try and cut down. You should also look at how you feel as sugar can have a big impact on your mood. Sure it could make you feel good and happy, but if you consume too much then the sugar rush crash is real, and not very pleasant. It can also affect how you sleep. Sugar, in small doses, will not cause you any problems, but if you have noticed an increase with some of the effects mentioned above then this could be something to reduce. You may notice some big changes straight away. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reducing your caffeine intake</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s face it. Many of us enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee in the morning, and may need a little caffeine to help us through the day. Especially if we are tired and just need a “pick me up”. But too much caffeine can have a big impact on how you feel, and in some rare cases, affect your heart rate. It can also increase your anxiety if you struggle with that already. Caffeine is fine in small doses, but if you are drinking excessively, then you may also notice a big impact on your sleep. Not just not being able to fall asleep, but it can also cause issues with the quality of sleep that you get. A couple of cups a day is fine, so don’t panic too much. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drinking more water</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people choose to drink more water alongside a diet change or being active. However, hydrating your body will always get you an </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-drink-more-water" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">amazing result</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in its own right. Water is nature's natural detox, which allows you to flush the bad toxins from your body. It’s a great way to improve your skin tone and condition. Alongside having other benefits like helping you sleep, give you more energy and lift your mood. Water is one of the best things that you an drink day to day, and it can have such a big impact on how you look and how you feel. It can be hard to increase your intake if you are not a big water drinker, so start by keeping tabs on what you drink and slowly increase it. Keep a water bottle close by as this can be an incentive to keep drinking. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s hope these tips help you to make some changes. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-47656971806681658292024-01-16T12:00:00.003-06:002024-01-16T12:00:39.743-06:004 Ways to Protect Your Skin<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="411" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/r_2xvzneOvf40aVsviZhnnjT9yoqXw_TwArqRHf1oQ7722M_HBIXpEsl-X1Zs0d11rCmLcdGpdQ5eQOjDG3qDzm84iqiyh_qHtD-j3i1INslDgfLzcF27YEHQh7HtT8rjgpbOsDv8dFkLpdsnbRT6dg" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="602" /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7e0be81d-7fff-30fb-4282-67d4eda80e2d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-brown-sleeveless-top-819808/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credit</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Boosting the appearance of your skin can help you boost your confidence and ensure that you not only look good all year round but feel good, too. No one wants to be living with dry or oily skin or skin that itches all the time, and a </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2023/12/choosing-best-skincare-products-for.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">good skincare routine for your face</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and your whole body can allow you to ensure that you are given your boy what it needs to help you remain healthy on the outside and the inside.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But with all the pressure your skin comes under each day, how can you ensure that you are giving it what it needs?</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moisture Boost</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your skin gets moisture from various sources, from you consuming water, using moisturizing products, and from the environment.</span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/skin-hydration" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Making sure your skin gets adequate hydration</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> means that you can give it what it needs to perform its daily functions easily and not become dehydrated because even oily skin can be dehydrated.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pay attention to the products you are using and ensure they have the right moisture-boosting properties and ingredients for your skin type, whether facial moisturizers or body creams. Drink plenty of water, and if you live in drier climates, consider using a humidifier at home or in your workspace to increase moisture; aiming for 30 to 50% humidity in your space can help alleviate dry skin.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A Healthy Diet</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your skin needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to help you protect your body and stay healthy. Zinc, Omega-3, Vitamin B, Collagen, Vitamin D, and Biotin are just a few of the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs on a daily basis.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Including a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables along with oily fish, lean meats, beans, and pulses can help you give your skin and your body what they need. </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-foods-for-healthy-skin" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Top skin-boosting foods</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> include;</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strawberries</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kimchi</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seeds (sunflower and flax)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fatty fish</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Avocados</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spinach</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yogurt</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Green tea</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beauty Treatments</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As well as eating right, drinking plenty of water, and using the right skincare products, you can also boost the healthy appearance of your skin by having beauty treatments that perform different tasks and support your facial skin and you're on your whole body too. Talking to a medical spa such as </span><a href="https://www.elanskinandlaser.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Elan Skin & Laser</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can help you find what your options are, what treatment would work best for you, and how it improves your skin. The exact treatments, be it face and body laser, microneedling, chemical peels, or microneedling, will be dependent on your skin and what you want to achieve for the treatment.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Sunscreen</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most important things you can do is to </span><a href="https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wear sunscreen to protect your skin</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. On your whole body for parts that are exposed to direct sunlight and on your face daily to keep it protected. Even on cloudy days, the sun's rays can penetrate the clouds and damage your skin, so you must always protect it. Sun damage can prematurely age your skin, cause fine lines and dark spots, increase your risk of skin cancers, and more. Daily sun protection, separately or combined with your moisturizer, will protect your face, and sunscreen on your body will do the same for other areas of exposed skin, too.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-20930118737664198852024-01-12T17:06:00.000-06:002024-01-12T17:06:18.418-06:005 Natural Ways to Detox Your Body<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/uNywlAkadXwJdnl_gAztTaaBN7jlEHzrV86iSW8LQ9DiVluLfabwNUwgkNwpDw2LU6iToO3103nOW8Qnaktc6f9W3qOyLF3WEFF1WntzUuFXn6wfrVVYSCHB-wTq5E-KhvQKb8_UXNIckEdBF8AIXxA" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4bd6d7a6-7fff-8f8d-a03c-356ace8ec37a"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-pouring-liquid-into-brown-ceramic-cup-814264/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Detoxing your body naturally gives your body a helping hand when it comes to cleansing. Detoxification happens through organs like the kidney and intestines. However, if these organs aren’t functioning at their best, it can be difficult for your body to get rid of toxins properly.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many benefits to detoxing your body. For instance, if you have unexplained fatigue, detoxification could help remove any toxins that are the cause. It can also help with allergies, bloating, puffy eyes, and more. Here are some ways you can naturally detox.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fruit and Vegetables</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fruit and vegetables offer plenty of fiber. Fiber is essential for stripping the body of any toxins. Organs like the kidneys and intestines need fiber to work properly. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your digestive system is key in ridding your body of a build up of toxins but if it can’t do that for any reason, eating more fiber can give your body the boost it needs to get things back on track.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise is ideal for keeping your body weight balanced and ensuring you feel the benefits of a regular exercise routine. One thing that exercise will always do to help expel toxins is make your body sweat. Toxins are released through sweat so exercise is the perfect way to detox without having to think about it.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Classes at </span><a href="https://www.hotworx.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HOTWORX</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> are a great example of how to get your exercise in while sweating out any built up impurities in your body. Alternatively, heading to a sauna after exercise will also do the trick.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drink Water</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drinking water is important for our bodies. Most people don’t drink enough water for their bodies to function as well as they should. Every adult should be drinking at least </span><a href="https://veggiedesserts.com/how-many-cups-in-a-pint-quart-gallon/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">two quarts</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> of water each day.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you do this it will allow your body to flush out toxins so your body's natural defenses don’t have to work overtime. If you don’t like to drink plain water, consider green tea or water flavored with fruit instead.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get A Facial</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get pampered, here’s a great one. Toxins and impurities can leave your body through your pores. Getting a facial is one of the best ways to open your pores and allow toxins out.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Similarly, toxins can leave the pores in your feet so getting a foot massage can do the same thing. An at-home foot spa and foot mask can work wonders when you’re feeling energy-less.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">De-Stress</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stress is responsible for a lot of the things our bodies go through. It’s not easy to avoid stress in this world but if you can learn to de-stress, your body will naturally release toxins. Finding time to breathe and meditate are great ways to unwind your mind and body.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Improved oxygen and blood flow in your body will improve your brain activity and allow you to put things into perspective. This often leads to lowered stress levels.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’ve enjoyed reading this article, take a look at the others.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-2852100549566319172024-01-09T12:09:00.002-06:002024-01-09T12:09:29.871-06:00How to Make the Business of Medicine Worth Pursuing<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="389" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/X80UFSeucjLMSNExJPw0lNBGDDh5yR1WC4RQ9_yypt2nPefTSn1YWcf3QDyhjAgqTecbg8jGP1FcIBAvdiMWJrkdG_I2haRzaXYx0BszIoNRDNcluothCfaUIpQ7jyzq5YrhoLg1zzXINo_bOFLdJeg" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-744a0100-7fff-89cb-5390-ba2715d4f270"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/five-oblong-medication-pills-593451/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels - CC0 License</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For those people looking for the right type of hustle, one of the key questions to ask is, what is the right industry? The business of medicine, whether it's establishing a pharmacy or selling supplements, can be rewarding but, of course, challenging, and its nature, especially with no medical background. But this is why we need to explore the practical points for those contemplating the business of medicine. Here are a number of things to consider:</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Transactions are a Constant</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While the industry can take you down many routes, fundamentally whichever way you go, you need to run a business. This means investing in several different components (that we will touch upon later), but also ensuring that you are familiar with the transactional nature of things to ensure that you and the customer are protected. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Setting up an </span><a href="https://hbms.com/industry-pharmacy" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">online pharmacy merchant account</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, if you intend on dispensing medications, will provide a seamless experience for customers contributing to trust and convenience. Every business relies on secure transactions and it's something we should never underestimate, regardless of how simple this is.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quality Control</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quality control is paramount in any business but is particularly critical in medicine because if you are </span><a href="https://www.datafeedwatch.com/blog/sell-supplements-guide" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">selling supplements</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, you need to ensure that they are effective for human consumption. Complying with the rigorous quality assurance processes is not a box-ticking exercise in the slightest but is pivotal to ensuring that you are selling products that customers are happy with, and this will build trust. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quality control is not just about the overarching regulations but should be something that you implement in-house. Setting up your own rigorous processes will give you greater peace of mind and will make a massive difference if you find yourself on the receiving end of a complaint.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Commitment to Continuous Learning</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While you may not have a medical background but rather a passion for medicine, it becomes pivotal to commit to continuous learning by staying informed about the advancements in the industry, changes in regulations, and any emerging trends in healthcare or supplementation. It can almost be a second job to keep up to date with studies, but there's an amazing website called </span><a href="https://examine.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Examine.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> which provides all of the relevant studies based on a certain subject. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It requires a subscription if you want to get into the weeds of certain supplements and the associated studies, but it can certainly be a shortcut to gaining a vast wealth of knowledge. But it's also important to remember that while you may be knowledgeable in a subject if you are looking to improve that notion of trust among customers and clients, you will need accreditation or qualifications. You can find a number of </span><a href="https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=pharmaceutical" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">online courses</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help bolster your professional stance, but you should also seek out experienced professionals to mentor you.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understand the Market</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Going back to the fact that you are running a business, you need to promote yourself based on an understanding of the target market and where you are within the industry. Understanding the dynamics of marketing within the healthcare sector and particularly emphasizing the benefits and unique selling points (USPs) of your products or services will ensure that you can tie this in with an effective marketing strategy. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's pivotal to identify a niche that can set you apart from competitors, and when you focus on a specific demographic or specialize in a particular type of medication, this carves out a far better advantageous position within the market because you are identifying a niche.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Build a Knowledgeable Team of Professionals</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have no medical background, you should look to bolster your position by surrounding yourself with professionals who understand the intricacies of supplementation, pharmaceutical practices, and medicine in general. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finding medical professionals online that can work for you can be a significant task, which is why you need to fine-tune your abilities to sell your business through things like your </span><a href="https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/blog/2022/10/11/how-to-create-an-elevator-pitch-with-examples/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">elevator pitch</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Their expertise will be invaluable in navigating the challenges of the industry and ensuring that you sell higher-quality services or products, but you need to get these professionals on board first.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Remain Adaptable</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether you plan on opening a retail store that sells supplements or you are </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2020/11/five-proven-ways-to-fund-your-new.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">setting up a business</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that's going toe to toe with big medical businesses, you need to be aware of the dynamic nature of the industry and how it is subject to continuous change. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We must stay adaptable, not just to the industry itself, but to other associated components, such as technology and evolving consumer preferences.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is great potential for anybody to thrive within the business of medicine, however, it's critical to understand how to navigate the complexities of the sectors confidently.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-85928222987163549612024-01-01T07:42:00.000-06:002024-01-01T07:42:12.603-06:00Top Tips for Being Your Best and Healthiest Self<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4aa90ba2-7fff-d066-09d3-1c9f1be419d8"><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 401px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="401" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/ZthWQIZmq6FV5lQjdw_2vnUrr0MBiHKQGNJz1aG1rdbt1ibuLhDTMksGYut0-RuVzVVI1s0DFjfbGZcO6pwCLij6wmfFcg9qijD4OfTPpT2Ysmed82mmD3Sdf802H0X2LHbFPQ3UjktuyiYatSY2zVk" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/top-view-photo-of-food-dessert-1099680/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credit</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you fed up with feeling sluggish? It can often feel like a vicious cycle, being trapped with no energy and not being able to get anything done. While </span><a href="https://www.mindtools.com/a5ykiuq/personal-goal-setting" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">setting goals</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a good idea, it can also feel a little out of reach if you are not in the right place to achieve them. To help you change how you feel, you should start by changing a few small lifestyle habits and behaviors. This is much easier to achieve and will get you building the momentum you need to get out of a slump and start achieving bigger goals. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To help you on your journey, here are some top tips on being your best and healthiest self. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sleep</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sleep is often overlooked when it comes to creating healthy habits. Most people will focus on exercise, however, sleep should come first. If you are not sleeping properly, then everything else you try to do will be a wasted effort. When you sleep, your body uses this time to recover and detoxify. If you exercise to be healthy but are not sleeping, then you won’t recover, you won’t build muscle, you won’t lose weight and you will feel even worse. Make sure the first thing you do is consider how much sleep you are getting as well as the quality and </span><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough/faq-20057898" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">make sure it is good enough</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Food is crucial for your mood and energy. If you want to feel good, as well as look good, then you need to eat a good diet. Consider eliminating processed and sugary foods and instead, incorporate whole foods, vegetables, and fruit into your diet. Make sure you are eating enough food each day, as this will give you energy, fuel your workouts, and ensure your body can function at its best. You can make nutrition fun by making all your own food and find some fun and delicious new recipes to try, such as this chicken francese from </span><a href="https://preppykitchen.com/chicken-francese/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preppy Kitchen</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stress management </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2023/10/why-reducing-stress-is-key-to-your.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reducing stress is really key</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to being your best and healthiest self. When you are stressed, you will not be able to think straight. Your body will be consuming all sources of energy to fuel the stress and you will not have much left to function, digest your food, be sociable, and more. Make sure you consider your triggers and deal with them, as well as learn stress reduction techniques that can help your body relax. This will help you get out of the vicious cycle and feel a lot better about yourself. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are struggling with energy and lead a sedentary lifestyle, then exercise is something you will benefit from. When you get started, it will build momentum. It will feel hard at first, but you will find that exercising gives you more energy. Start very small, for example, with a 10-minute walk around the block, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Then you can build this up in your own time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you are in a slump, big goals can feel impossible. Before you try them, consider building a healthy foundation for yourself first, to help you feel better. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-13635375552218107362023-12-28T14:12:00.001-06:002023-12-28T14:12:21.325-06:004 Key Techniques for Educating Children on Core Values<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a world where external influences are strong and varied, guiding children towards a set of positive core values is both a challenge and a necessity for parents and educators. This article explores four effective techniques that can be utilized in teaching children about the values that will serve as a foundation for their character and actions.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-8efe8476-7fff-ee1c-de64-ef4c3b482135"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/children-s-team-building-on-green-grassland-296301/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by Lukas:</span></a><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 413px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="413" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/QfzF9e9DaEjBG5t0hqF7Q3aPM2Rk_UzJgc1d74EpEcJ8J-XuRlWCRTxn7d30ok8iFW0P4oySesGCZNO3NHc-REBx8S8D46EdizeJcgKuHr1jtiLDrPhyN00rE6NbMTBum70I_Hfhtg5tLZTVH00JckM" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leading by Example:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children learn more from what they observe in the behaviors and actions of adults around them than from lectures or instructions. As a parent or educator, demonstrating the core values you wish to instill in them is paramount. If honesty, respect, kindness, and responsibility are the values you want to teach, then embodying these qualities in your daily interactions is key. For instance, being honest in your dealings, showing respect to others, engaging in acts of kindness, and taking responsibility for your actions are simple yet powerful ways to set an example. Remember, children are keen observers and imitators; they are more likely to adopt values that they consistently see being practiced.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Engaging in Open Discussions and Storytelling:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Open discussions provide a platform for children to understand and internalize core values. Engaging them in conversations about real-life situations, moral dilemmas, and hypothetical scenarios helps them to think critically about values and their implications. Storytelling is another potent tool. Through stories, be it from books, religious texts, or personal experiences, children can learn about values in a relatable and impactful manner. For example, discussing </span><a href="https://www.pureflix.com/insider/powerful-bible-verses-about-love" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the best bible verses about love</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can provide a meaningful way to talk about compassion and kindness. These conversations should be age-appropriate and encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings, thereby deepening their understanding and connection to these values.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creating Learning Opportunities:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Real-life situations provide practical learning opportunities for children to practice core values. Encourage them to participate in activities that reinforce these values, such as community service, team sports, or helping with household chores. These activities teach them about cooperation, empathy, responsibility, and the joy of contributing positively to the world around them. It's important to debrief these experiences with them, discussing what they learned and how they felt. This reflection helps in cementing the values they practiced and in understanding the importance of incorporating these values into their everyday lives.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Positive Reinforcement and Role Modeling:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recognizing and praising children when they display good values reinforces their importance and encourages their repetition. Positive reinforcement, such as verbal praise, a hug, or a reward for displaying honesty, kindness, or perseverance, makes children feel proud and motivates them to continue such behavior. Additionally, introducing them to role models – historical figures, </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_leader#:~:text=Community%20leaders%20are%20not%20necessarily,between%20that%20community%20and%20authorities." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">community leaders</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or even characters from stories – who exemplify these values can be inspiring. Learning about people who have made a positive impact through their values-based actions can ignite a desire in children to emulate such traits.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In conclusion, educating children about core values is a multifaceted approach that involves leading by example, engaging in meaningful conversations, creating experiential learning opportunities, and using positive reinforcement. The process of instilling values is gradual and requires patience, consistency, and a deep understanding of the child's perspective. In doing so, it is possible to nurture a generation that not only understands and appreciates core values but also lives by them, creating a more compassionate and responsible society. Remember, the values children learn today shape the adults they will become tomorrow.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-25130963033879535582023-12-23T16:40:00.006-06:002023-12-23T16:40:50.175-06:00 Boosting Your Confidence for Online Stardom: A Guide for TikTok, YouTube, and Other Video Media Platforms<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital technology provides an incredible platform for emerging creators to showcase their talent. TikTok, YouTube and other video media platforms have democratized entertainment - opening doors to anyone with a camera and an idea. However, with such opportunities comes the challenge of building and maintaining confidence while navigating this vast sea of online video content creation. Let's discuss ways in which one can enhance self-confidence when exploring this vast online video content creation world.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-998a29c6-7fff-0faa-7699-6a7c6fe663e0"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/vz2VXowTa1hjDXZjD726uPJr4w-NnB7gYDiFfpheHYYOkqATIH1ldAZzQWh6f5rd4JzjOW08NE4UJai0iqbgUsH8wm3bXalm3wRwA8Q5zomNG33H1xiR7IpL1LJh9wz2OVaQiKav8Mb-vnGM16Ia0UU" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-cell-phone-on-a-tripod-lz-hPRhTScY" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Photo by John Esperancilla on Unsplash</span></span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Recognizing and Celebrating Your Uniqueness</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Online content creators rely heavily on individuality as one of their key strengths. Embracing individuality instead of trying to fit into predefined molds will only reinforce it further - people like people who can show authenticity and originality! Your quirks and unique style can set you apart and establish yourself as an engaging brand that people recognize and interact with. Reinforcing it not only helps set yourself apart from competitors but can also build your confidence as it allows more room for being yourself outwardly shown.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Practice Makes Perfect</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Familiarity breeds confidence. The more time spent practicing your craft, the more natural and comfortable you'll become when in front of a camera. Begin by making videos without posting them online; experiment with various themes, styles and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtPqDPhx-EI" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">techniques </span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">until you find what feels natural for you. Review these practice videos periodically to take note of both strengths and opportunities for growth. As your skills improve over time so will your confidence - even successful content creators started somewhere; continue practicing and learning so your confidence can build organically!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Pay Attention to Aesthetics</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The aesthetic appeal of your videos plays a pivotal role in both increasing confidence and drawing viewers in. Take some time to learn basic video editing skills; there are numerous online tutorials available to you for this. Additionally, focus on creating an inviting and engaging atmosphere within each of your videos; </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn-e9YlHnaM" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">good lighting</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, an attractive background and vibrant colors can make an enormous difference to their quality and enjoyment by viewers. As your skills at creating visually appealing content grow stronger so will your confidence that others will enjoy watching it too!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">As You Are Your Own Brand - Take Care in Appearance</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In video media, appearance matters. That doesn't mean conforming to society's beauty standards but rather projecting yourself as clean, organized and genuine. Look great, feel great - and project that confidence into every picture taken of you. Select attire that reflects your brand while making you feel confident and at ease. Maintain good grooming habits such as neat hair, fresh skin and an easy smile for maximum impact! Visit a </span><a href="https://mysagedental.com/florida/lutz/land-o-lakes-644" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dentist near me</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for professional whitening and cleaning to improve your confidence in showcasing that smile. When marketing yourself and your content, remember that it's also about marketing yourself as an individual; project an image that aligns with your brand. Investing time and energy into improving your appearance will not only boost confidence levels but also create the chance of drawing in and keeping a loyal following.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Constructive Criticism Is Your Friend, So Welcome It</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Content creators often feel discouraged by negative comments or a lack of engagement. Yet constructive criticism can be extremely useful if approached with an </span><a href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/open-minded" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">open mind</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and accepted as feedback for improvement rather than as a personal attack. Feedback helps identify what works and doesn't, helping you refine your content while increasing confidence in yourself as an artist.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Entering the world of internet fame through platforms such as TikTok and YouTube may seem intimidating at first, but confidence is the cornerstone of success. Building it requires understanding yourself as your own unique brand, accepting criticism graciously, and constantly striving for improvement. Through practice and positive mindset, you'll quickly find your groove as an influential content creator online. Just remember every successful content creator started somewhere - keep creating, improving and believing in yourself. The internet is a vast playground with enough room for everyone.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </span></i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-21910158061710526732023-12-18T08:42:00.000-06:002023-12-18T08:42:04.190-06:00Choosing the Best Skincare Products for Your Unique Needs<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/CN1J0TCwPgIuiZ-vmbx4GJwmi3tKU0xtpyjkRfL1heeeZTWhgAU4lXRs_6G5FPnJJ7hy1JuGB-oWJPVS1NgKXIc8eo1Km62uMW8qmxfLZ5HVGmMG-LzIGH63hwnkIWt96dy6qKTCEr7-q4hXnof_Jzo" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-19dbf2f1-7fff-5bb8-fe55-b453033c36d1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/women-s-red-lips-839633/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">via Pexels</span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to skincare, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Each person's skin is unique, with its own set of needs and concerns. With the multitude of skincare products available today, finding the right ones for your skin can be overwhelming. This article aims to demystify the process and provide you with practical tips on how to choose the best skincare products tailored to your specific needs.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Know Your Skin Type</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understanding your skin type is the fundamental first step in selecting the right skincare products. </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/skin-type-test" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skin types</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> generally fall into four categories: oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. Each type has its own characteristics and requires different care.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oily Skin: </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If your skin tends to be shiny, particularly in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), you likely have oily skin. Look for products that are oil-free and mattifying to control excess shine.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dry Skin:</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dry skin often feels tight, rough, or flaky. Opt for products with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and avoid products that can further dry out your skin, such as alcohol-based toners.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combination Skin:</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combination skin can be both oily and dry, with different areas of the face exhibiting different characteristics. Use a gentle cleanser and adjust your skincare routine to target specific areas.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sensitive Skin:</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sensitive skin is prone to redness, irritation, and reactions. Seek out products labeled as hypoallergenic and free from fragrances and harsh chemicals.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2. Identify Your Specific Concerns</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beyond skin type, pinpointing your specific skincare concerns will help you choose products that address them effectively. Common concerns include acne, aging, pigmentation, and uneven texture. Select products that contain active ingredients designed to tackle your particular issues.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Acne-Prone Skin</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Products containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide can help combat acne. Avoid heavy, pore-clogging products.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Aging: </span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Look for products with ingredients like retinol, peptides, and antioxidants to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pigmentation:</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To address hyperpigmentation or dark spots, consider products containing niacinamide or vitamin C.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Uneven Texture:</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exfoliating products with alpha or beta hydroxy acids (AHAs or BHAs) can help improve skin texture.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Read Product Labels Carefully</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skincare product labels can be a wealth of information if you know what to look for. Pay attention to the ingredient list, which lists components in descending order of concentration. Ingredients at the beginning of the list have higher concentrations. Quality products should also have been tested thoroughly with </span><a href="https://science.bio/product/rad140-solution/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">rad 140</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and other solutions to ensure their effectiveness.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Avoid products with potential irritants such as fragrances, dyes, and alcohol. Instead, prioritize products with beneficial ingredients like antioxidants, vitamins, and moisturizers. Also, look for broad-spectrum sunscreen in daytime products to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Patch Test New Products</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before incorporating a new skincare product into your routine, it's essential to conduct a patch test. Apply a small amount of the product to a discrete area of your skin, like your inner wrist or behind your ear. Monitor your skin for any adverse reactions, such as redness, itching, or irritation, over the next 24 to 48 hours. If no adverse reactions occur, the product is likely safe for use on your face.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Consult a Dermatologist</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're unsure about which skincare products are best for </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2016/04/the-quest-for-beautiful-skin-timeless.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">your skin</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or if you have specific skin conditions like eczema or rosacea, it's wise to consult a dermatologist. A dermatologist can assess your skin's unique needs and provide personalized recommendations.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In conclusion, choosing the best skincare products for your needs is a personalized journey that begins with understanding your skin type and concerns. By taking the time to identify your unique requirements, reading product labels, conducting patch tests, and seeking expert guidance when necessary, you can curate a skincare routine that promotes healthy, glowing skin. Remember that consistency and patience are essential for achieving and maintaining the results you desire.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-78477432695258597632023-12-16T14:40:00.002-06:002023-12-16T14:40:29.165-06:00Estate Planning: Urgent Need or Not Your Problem?<span id="docs-internal-guid-f65c4b95-7fff-6b86-ea56-058d1c995c65"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You might be wondering why estate planning is suddenly a topic you should care about. After all, life is busy enough with the present, and the future is far away, right? But here’s the thing you might be overlooking: estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly. It’s about making sure your wishes are honored, your loved ones are taken care of, and your legacy is preserved if something bad were to happen. It’s about being prepared. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 448px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="448" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/IiURzfXuB4ITGpRLmnVy45yxyg6sK8qO6W7LeTwM-szrcFz0cLcY_ziE_n2xHQoZr91kT0laN7FGn1fYqBR1eQET_wkgKU9WieyWH73EKIgBrB1_3h3_TBNAlbIO99qzA0ZRnXkTSO77UyUv7PpSgXs" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Via </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-silver-retractable-pen-in-white-ruled-book-796603/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels</span></a></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understanding Estate Planning: It’s Way More Than Just A Will</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Estate planning is not just about writing a will, although that is a big part of it and why many think of it this way. It’s a detailed process around managing your assets, protecting your family, and making clear your final wishes. This includes deciding who will inherit that </span><a href="https://vintagewatchspecialist.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">vintage watch</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, who will take care of your kids if you’re not around, and how your healthcare choices should be handled when you’re unable to decide for yourself.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why It Should Matter To You</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think of estate planning as a gift to your loved ones. People who disregard estate planning as something that’s not their problem often leave their families with a mess to decipher once they pass. Without it, you leave them with potential legal headaches, financial burdens, and even family disputes. With a clear plan, you provide them guidance and peace of mind during a difficult time. In a state of emotional distress, families often struggle with smaller decisions, like what to write on a </span><a href="https://www.memorials.com/bronze-death-date-scrolls.php" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">death scroll</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> headstone plaque, never mind the big ticket items. So you’ll be doing them a favor by having your affairs in order.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Steps In Estate Planning</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drafting A Will</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the cornerstone of estate planning. Your will specifies how your assets should be distributed and can also appoint guardians for minor children. It is highly recommended to do this with a professional. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Setting Up Trusts</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trusts can be used for various purposes, such as minimizing taxes, protecting assets, and providing for family members with special needs. So think of it as an option to manage your assets and financial affairs.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthcare Directives</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These documents ensure that your healthcare preferences are known and respected if you can’t communicate them yourself. If it is your wish not to be kept alive by machines, you can make this clear in these documents. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Power Of Attorney</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Common Misconceptions</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“I’m Too Young for This”</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Estate planning isn’t just for the elderly. Accidents and </span><a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/5-health-problems-youre-actually-not-too-young-for" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">unexpected health issues can happen at any age</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Being prepared is a responsible step, no matter how young or healthy you are.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“It’s Too Complicated”</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yes, estate planning can be complex, but it’s not insurmountable. With the right guidance and resources, you can create a plan that reflects your wishes and protects your family.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“I Don’t Have Enough Assets”</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Estate planning is not just about financial assets. It’s about making choices regarding your personal belongings, your digital legacy, and your end-of-life care.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your Legacy, Your Peace Of Mind</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Estate planning is about taking control of your future and leaving a positive, lasting impact on those you love. It’s not just a legal process; it’s a deeply personal journey that reflects your life, your values, and your care for your family.</span></p></span><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i> </p>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-90178948495313681732023-12-15T13:18:00.008-06:002023-12-17T16:57:59.937-06:00How Companies Can Streamline Payments<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-black-android-smartphone-k24rOBJ2D_0" style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/KZ0F-uucWGtT6PZvY_KUbaDS25EzycSfcW0HtRcMqtfGhEgSaHvKH39IHRX0IDQFnpZNzjyPTY5z3h4fNZtZQEWa2RebrST8XkQnf5vin5HqAZSvf8tMgts47V0S-cGGs2s5MhUmhvycebHo4XDyKOs" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-black-android-smartphone-k24rOBJ2D_0" style="font-family: inherit;">Unsplash - CC0 License</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Streamlining payments is a highly effective way to improve business efficiency and generate more sales. Firms that get the hang of it often become leaders in their respective industries because of their ability to collect revenues and add them to their bottom line. Plus, it benefits customers. Nobody likes it when they can’t buy a product or service because of a payment issue.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, what practical steps can you take to streamline payments and get more business?</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Evaluate Your Existing Payment Methods</span></b></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first step is to </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/advice/3/what-criteria-should-you-use-evaluate-payment-system" style="font-family: inherit;">evaluate your existing payment methods</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and look for areas of improvement. You may find that some methods are more successful than others and result in higher customer satisfaction.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep exploring methods to see which approaches </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2023/10/thing-to-consider-when-buying-office.html" style="font-family: inherit;">work best for your enterprise</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Cross-correlate payment methods customers use against overall satisfaction to see if you can identify patterns. Also, regularly test payment methods directly to ensure they work properly for users. Iron out any issues or roadblocks you discover along the way.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Find Out More About What Drives Card Declines</span></b></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also improve customer service when you </span><a href="https://www.northamericanbancard.com/blog/credit-card-declined-codes-explained" style="font-family: inherit;">learn more about</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> credit card declined codes. Understanding what these means helps you find solutions to payment problems in real-time instead of saying to customers the generic “Sorry, the bank declined your card.”</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It turns out payment codes provide helpful information on why the sale was declined, allowing you to take action as a retailer. Sometimes, criminality will be involved, but mostly, systems will decline cards for administrative reasons. For example, millions of transactions fail because the card number is invalid. It could just be that the machine read it incorrectly or that you need to enter it by hand.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/Eb_IPHcM0STCDK2cglBH1ZgkQeZYohLrNGZ13YiHhpNjp0ckSi96t1puG8MlbqZgip3Lcnm-3kyAXSSLx88IGpXHu7vEJ-N73QphMLvEAQtfNImzccjSHMpUmQGdMivPXzS0bDaxSOl7sBY1P7HtMDU" style="font-family: inherit;" /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/black-asus-laptop-computer-on-white-surface-ahjzVINkuCs" style="font-family: inherit;">Unsplash - CC0 License</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It could also be because the amount is invalid. You might have put an asterisk into the machine, or some other non-numerical symbol, like a comma, that’s confusing things.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also encounter glitches in authorization codes that prevent the backend systems from processing a transaction. With these, you just need to wait a few minutes before trying again.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Knowing these codes lets you explain to customers what’s gone wrong. It shows you have expertise and can help manage their expectations.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Automate Payment Reminders</span></b></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another popular strategy many companies are using these days is the automation of payment reminders. Firms are getting into the habit of telling their customers when they owe them money via email or SMS. Automating these reminders takes the leg work out of accounts receivable and frees up more of your day. It also prompts clients to pay you sooner rather than later if you operate on a lag.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Use Virtual Card Numbers For Online Purchases</span></b></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You’ll also want to start implementing virtual card purchases if you sell to people via your website. These services make it quicker for users to check out by storing their card information in a safe wallet they can use whenever they pay for anything on their browser. It also eliminates the need to pay for down payments because users pay upfront.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-12152376038400807382023-12-05T19:43:00.001-06:002023-12-05T19:43:59.632-06:00Harnessing the Power of Gifs, Vlogs, and TikTok to Reach Your Audience<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're like most people, you probably consume a fair amount of digital content. Maybe you watch a few YouTube videos every day, or check your Facebook feed a few times an hour. What you may not realize is that the way you're consuming this content is changing – and it's changing fast. In particular, there has been a recent explosion in the use of gifs, vlogs, and TikTok as content formats. Let's take a closer look at each of these formats to see why they're becoming so popular and how you can use them to reach your target audience.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-412589e0-7fff-51b4-e9d7-637de09c2b36"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 460px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="460" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/OAcLcQbMZ3633H7D1wV4sKaaouCGp5kDQ__mIWMSCdJhUI5iR85CwmVS_Y8xH6RG7-FLmm_ErtC6Fji_1Rf2GbOH_nyTN4z5v1N6kCbSSZxtjPDJUACRpJYBfNj1w5yIiPRMH9N4jBMQ-LkIZPGk5Xk" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/8lYMNdL2u2c" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Photo by Nathyn Masters on Unsplash</span></span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Gifs</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gifs are short animations that are used to express emotions and reactions. They can be funny or serious, but they always generate an emotional response from the viewer. There are many platforms where you can find gifs, such as Giphy and Tumblr. You can also create your own using </span><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-video-editing-software" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">video editing software</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Using gifs in your content is a great way to engage your audience and make them laugh or feel something.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Giphy Platform</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giphy is a popular platform for creating and sharing gifs. It's free to use and easy to navigate, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to create content quickly and easily. The platform also offers a range of tools that can be used to customize your gifs, such as adding text or graphics. The pros of using </span><a href="https://giphy.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giphy </span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">as a platform are that it's easy to use and the content can go viral quickly. The cons are that it can be difficult to track analytics, and since there are so many users on the platform, it can be hard for your gifs to stand out from the crowd.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tumblr Platform</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tumblr is another popular platform for creating and sharing gifs. It has a much different interface than Giphy, so it may take some getting used to if you're new to the platform. However, once you get the hang of it, it's a great way to create content quickly and easily. Tumblr also offers a range of tools that can be used to customize your gifs, such as adding text or graphics. The pros of using </span><a href="https://www.tumblr.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tumblr </span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">are that it's easy to use and the content can go viral quickly. The cons are that it can be difficult to track analytics and since there are so many users on the platform, it can be hard for your gifs to stand out from the crowd.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tips for Creating Gifs</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creating gifs can be a lot of fun and a great way to get your message across. Here are some tips for creating effective gifs:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Choose an appropriate topic. Make sure the content you're creating is relevant to your target audience.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Make it memorable. Try to create something that will stick in your viewers’ minds.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Keep it short and sweet. Gifs should be kept under 5 seconds in length to ensure they don't lose their impact. MP4 files are the best format for creating gifs. If you're not sure how to convert it, click on the link </span><a href="https://setapp.com/how-to/convert-mp4-to-gif" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://setapp.com/how-to/convert-mp4-to-gif</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more information.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Use catchy visuals. Make sure your gif stands out with bright colors, interesting graphics, or animation.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Add text for context. Text can help provide more information about what the gif is about and make it easier to understand.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Vlogs</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vlogging (or video blogging) has become increasingly popular as cameras have become more affordable and easy-to-use. Vlogs allow people to share their stories, opinions, and advice with the world in a visually appealing format. The key to creating successful vlogs is to be authentic and entertaining. You can use vlogs to introduce yourself, explain how you got where you are today, share tips and advice, or just give your audience a peek into your life.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tips for Creating Vlogs</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creating successful vlogs requires some planning and preparation. Here are some tips for creating great vlogs:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Choose an interesting topic. Make sure the content you're creating is relevant to your target audience.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Be yourself. </span><a href="https://www.betterup.com/blog/authentic-self" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Authenticity </span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is key when it comes to vlogging, so let your personality shine through in your videos.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Keep it short and sweet. Vlogs should be kept under 5 minutes in length to ensure they don't lose their impact.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Use visuals to tell a story. Try using clips from other videos or photos to help illustrate what you’re talking about in your video.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Add music for emotion and atmosphere. Music can help set the tone of a video and evoke certain emotions in viewers.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Choose the right software. Video editing software can help you create professional-looking videos quickly and easily. Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, or iMovie are great options.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Promote your vlogs on social media. Post links to your vlogs on all of your social media channels to ensure maximum exposure for your content.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tik Tok</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/en/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TikTok </span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is an app that has taken the world by storm over the last few years. Its main feature is short-form videos (15 seconds or less) that combine audio and visuals in creative ways. TikTok users can create lip-sync dances, comedy skits, DIY tutorials, music covers – pretty much anything they can think of! Using TikTok as part of your content strategy will help get you noticed by a younger demographic and show off your creativity.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Tips for Creating Tik Tok</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creating great Tik Tok requires some planning and preparation. Here are some tips for creating effective Tik Tok:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Choose an interesting topic. Make sure the content you're creating is relevant to your target audience.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Keep it fun and creative. TikTok users respond best to videos that are visually appealing, humorous, and entertaining.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Keep it short and sweet. Videos should be kept under 15 seconds in length to ensure they don't exceed the maximum duration limit of TikTok.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Use catchy visuals. Try using graphics, animation, or bright colors to make your video stand out from the rest.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipDGW0R5qyM" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add music</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or sound effects for atmosphere. Music can help set the tone of a video and evoke certain emotions in viewers.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Use hashtags to get noticed. </span><a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-hashtags/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hashtags </span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">are essential for helping your videos get discovered on TikTok, so be sure to use them liberally!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Promote your videos on other social media platforms. Post links to your Tik Tok on all of your other social media channels to ensure maximum exposure for your content.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/4kNhNsT4ChjXMTjRHB-j7Ye6xbyzBb_F_5EedWCsZks_K4Q_hk6PH_LKeQSuWNFMNt085XfnyGZizHFIjm9XQPNi6DHjcOFU0QV5ftkQ19YkRFLDOuWLAAWrYT9vZEeNNN1nfEBLBqWkDjnnJ9r3fyw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/lUE6vAPx9tI" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Photo by Mourizal Zativa on Unsplash</span></span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, if you're looking to reach a wider audience and engage with them in a more meaningful way, consider using gifs, vlogs, and TikTok as part of your content strategy. Not only are they fun and entertaining, but they can also help you stand out from the crowd! With a little creativity and some clever storytelling, you can make your content more memorable and engaging for your target audience.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>What are some of the things that you do to reach your audience better? Have you tried any of the ways mentioned above? Let me know in the comment section below.</i></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-3083707508939253592023-11-30T11:49:00.000-06:002023-11-30T11:49:13.844-06:00How to Crush The Adulting Game Like a Pro<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Being an adult definitely has its perks, but it’s not as amazing as most of us thought it would be as kids. I remember when I was younger, I would just count down the days until I could drive myself, start college, or get a big girl job. But, when those times actually rolled around, why wasn’t it as magical as I thought it was going to be? </span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-22a1b77d-7fff-bf1e-765a-17f9cffa2ebb"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Okay, maybe some of it was. I’ll admit - driving off alone for the first time was definitely as fun and magical as I expected, but moving out, going to college, and getting a job?! Not so fun, or at least not all the time like I had once expected. It’s funny because when we get to the “not-so-fun” parts of life, a switch flips in our brain and we wish that we could go back in time, when we didn’t have bills to pay and things to do. But, this is part of life, and all you can do is try your best to make the most out of each moment. There really are so many amazing things about adulting that I try my best not to take for granted, but keep in mind - that does not mean that it’s not hard!</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even though there are hard points during the entire adulting process (and those hard times will never end, no matter where we go in our lives), I hope that you are seeing the positives and trying to make the most out of each day. I feel so passionate about viewing situations as the glass being half full, so I decided to write this blog post, about ways that you can get through adulting, focusing on the positives instead of the negatives...or at least try your best to do so! Here are my best tips on how you can crush the adulting game:</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtBETF2A-sF7KSjbm_qB_XTqcrCGOTm212Alis0_tBWRXoDNNW_Uhd19tqJjg_7KDC_5xpniFlC8UJsMljeSRmuWLfhDd2Hvpf6QdL-Y4qIt8gJ2zdfLY_ka4Za8muZKqZLKcsBf1gsqbZMjtaWwdV4MVHh15DClnE4Ss2ZnMQWfV7_RKJUZXVF1SO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="738" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtBETF2A-sF7KSjbm_qB_XTqcrCGOTm212Alis0_tBWRXoDNNW_Uhd19tqJjg_7KDC_5xpniFlC8UJsMljeSRmuWLfhDd2Hvpf6QdL-Y4qIt8gJ2zdfLY_ka4Za8muZKqZLKcsBf1gsqbZMjtaWwdV4MVHh15DClnE4Ss2ZnMQWfV7_RKJUZXVF1SO" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Figure Out Your Passions</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My first tip on how you can crush the adulting game is to figure out your passions and then learn how to apply them to your daily life. If your passions are something that you can make a living off of, make it happen. For example, a blogger I know loved writing so much - it truly was/is a passion of hers. In middle school, she dreamt of being an author of fiction books and thrived during her creative writing class that she was enrolled in. But, along the way, she was told that it was important to get a practical degree. She tried her hand at nursing and decided she didn’t like it. She went back to school and got an education degree. Once again, she didn’t like it. That’s when she started her blog and now, she made writing her full-time career and loves every second of it.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My point to that story is that we all need to figure out what we love and apply it to our everyday lives. We spend a huge portion of our day at work and if you are not in love with your career, you will get burnt out very, very quickly. Please take the time to figure out what you love and how you can make it a daily part of your life going forward. Even if that means spending an extra year in college just trying to figure out what you can do with your interests and the things you are good at, it will definitely be worth it, in my opinion.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn How To Feel Confident In Your Skin</span></p></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Confidence is absolutely essential when it comes to your happiness. Please know that you are beautiful just the way you are and if anyone has ever told you differently, they are way off track. While there are some things you can do to help increase your confidence levels such as exercising and eating healthy, dressing to impress, and keeping up with basic hygiene every single day, a lot of your confidence comes from your mental health. Mental health is something that is not talked about as often as it should be and it is so important. If you are struggling, please talk with someone.</span></span> If something feels wrong, talk about it. Both mentally and physically. Take your senses, for instance. If you need glasses, get a test done. If you’re struggling to listen in conversation, don’t ignore the problem. Once you reach out for help, it’s going to be easier than ever to find something like a <a href="https://www.audiologyconcepts.com/lyric/">lyric hearing aid source</a> that could soothe your woes! <span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prioritizing yourself and your happiness, reducing your stress, and surrounding yourself around great people are a few things that can help you keep your mental health strong, while also improving your confidence levels.</span></span></span></p><span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHxC3S7uP9JyWCVmL3xBFC_Y5wDeDgykrLIYCJ-K2twvwP-jBxzXtW8FvWI1bFUD0Wz3FXDFrtsLKbVwGYHfrqnJsIEP5bdvvdRJZs6AkCIG2M2QtnIYNCcvF_HEVjipG0ODV5EhbuAgVhoN83E5uNb5eg1ZN_cdbc5D78q-RbmtKjbywNpNMlnsWS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="738" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHxC3S7uP9JyWCVmL3xBFC_Y5wDeDgykrLIYCJ-K2twvwP-jBxzXtW8FvWI1bFUD0Wz3FXDFrtsLKbVwGYHfrqnJsIEP5bdvvdRJZs6AkCIG2M2QtnIYNCcvF_HEVjipG0ODV5EhbuAgVhoN83E5uNb5eg1ZN_cdbc5D78q-RbmtKjbywNpNMlnsWS" width="248" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Allow The Village To Help</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We have all heard of the phrase, “it takes a village.” Typically, this is in reference to parenthood, but we can use this phrase throughout our lives, as well. A great example of this is if your car breaks down on the side of the road. If someone (a friend - probably not a stranger to be safe!), offers to help you, take them up on that. Another great example is buying a new home. While you should learn how to do things on your own as an adult, there are certain things that you should rely on professionals for, and moving is one of those things. If you need a moving company in TX, </span><a href="https://www.texansmovers.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Texans Movers</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has your back. They are </span><a href="https://www.texansmovers.com/labor-only/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Houston labor movers</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and they are industry-leading movers who have served the Texas area for over 10 years.They are family-owned and operated, they provide top-quality services, and they aim to exceed your expectations by customizing their moving services to fit your specific needs.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hard Work Pays Off</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Last but not least, know that hard work pays off. This is something that most of us should have learned in our childhood through school work and chores at home, but it is something that a lot of people do not prioritize during their adulthood. Hard work truly does pay off. You may feel like you are so overwhelmed and so stressed out at some points (especially when it comes to your career and/or schoolwork), but hang in there. If you stick it out, work hard, and show that you are committed, I promise that good things will come your way.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While there are so many other components to living your best adult life, these are just a few ways that you can crush the adulting game. Do you have any other tips? I would love to hear them! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">#sponsoredpost</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-49482405657003102502023-11-10T12:12:00.002-06:002023-11-10T12:12:16.269-06:00How Shapewear Is Helping Women Regain Their Confidence<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-fe30c98b-7fff-146d-a183-eabf7b49d4b0"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/GF4M8N3eEqdCes0eHsilrW13G5i_zKxaYUnwmQ8gEaf_0qz2G4SiPEJ4eeUO_v1beIFczqu7_mod941kxxZK4RcggpYAZhJbfmVCIgJZaEL19-HvvdqgOfBhGVfU2Gibfgw1heIt4CCQbWVaRfwbT7A" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></div></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-in-gray-long-sleeve-shirt-and-black-pants-sitting-on-white-couch-nG1lY5C81lM" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unsplash (CC0 License)</span></span></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The shapewear trend was spawned by the likes of Kim Kardashian and has taken the world by storm. People love the idea of wearing clothing that conforms to their body and enhances their natural shape. At the same time, one of the wonders of shapewear is its ability to improve your confidence. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many women have started using it as a way to feel better about themselves and how they look. After all, we live in a society where the female body image dominates every fashion or beauty headline. People constantly tell us how we’re supposed to look, which is why </span><a href="https://breakbingeeating.com/body-image-statistics/#Body_Image_Statistics_for_Women:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20around%2050%25%20of%20young%2013%20year%20old%20American%20girls%20reported%20being%20unhappy%20with%20their%20body.%20This%20number%20grew%20to%20nearly%2080%25%20by%20the%20time%20girls%20reached%2017%20years%20of%20age30" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">nearly 80% of women</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> report being unhappy with their bodies. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, what is it about shapewear that makes it inspire confidence in so many women of all ages? </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Improving Your Comfortability</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We often feel uncomfortable wearing certain clothes. Particularly if the thing we’re wearing is figure-hugging or tight. It means the entire day or evening is spent adjusting things or catching glimpses in every reflection to make sure things don’t look “weird” or “unsightly”. Shapewear does a great job of removing this discomfort as it’s made to hug your figure and create a smoother silhouette. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As a result, you fit into clothes better and feel a lot more comfortable with how you look. You’re no longer fidgeting or worrying about things like cellulite being shown through your leggings or a dress. Confidence goes hand in hand with comfort. If you feel comfortable, you’re going to start feeling a lot more confident when you go out. </span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Encouraging You To Embrace Your Body</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the big benefits of shapewear is that it encourages so many women to embrace their bodies. When people buy </span><a href="https://sonryse.com/?utm_source=afiliados&utm_medium=Blogger_Outreach&utm_campaign=FatJoe" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fajas Colombianas</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or other types of shapewear, they all serve a similar purpose: to bring out your curves and show them off to the world. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s incredibly empowering as you’re used to being told to hide your curves or that your body is unattractive. So, when you see products that actively look to bring them out, it makes you pause for a moment. You wonder, is it possible I have a beautiful and coveted body? This can give you loads of confidence, which is boosted even further when you wear the shapewear and look so amazing in it. </span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Supporting Correct Posture</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An unknown advantage of shapewear products is their ability to support better posture. As women, we tend to fall victim to bad posture. This is partially due to anatomy, but also because we’ve almost felt like we need to be quite closed off and reserved in how we stand or sit. It means a lot of us have rounded shoulders and don’t stand up straight. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are strong links between </span><a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/good-posture-confidence-sit-up-straight" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">posture and confidence</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. In short, when you have a very reserved or closed-off posture, you tend to be less confident. Shapewear contours the body and forces you into a more open and upright posture. As a result, you start to feel more assured and confident, simply thanks to the way you carry yourself. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s amazing what an item of clothing can do for your self-esteem, which is why many women see shapewear as a </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2022/11/closet-organization-hacks-that-really.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">closet staple</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> these days. If you’re struggling with body confidence, perhaps this is something you should try wearing too. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-15856045277181742362023-11-09T13:14:00.001-06:002023-11-09T13:14:21.824-06:00The Beauty of Comfort: Exploring the Physical and Mental Benefits of Breast Reduction<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello there, reader! Let's have a conversation about something that goes beyond surface level discussions. Comfort—It's that feeling of relief when you slip off shoes that pinch. It's the freedom to move without any aches or pains. When it comes to our bodies, finding the perfect balance between comfort and beauty often requires choices. In the world of well being, breast reduction surgery has emerged as a leading option for improving not only our appearance but also our overall quality of life.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-860389ba-7fff-af8b-822b-dc432c219f27"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 305px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="305" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/xXv9bBxc2XSf3qmuhUmWEutgoQLbhR6rDOGUIvevnPi-gnsLLk52xBkbCHT4nX3bde83QMd63Dz8bVNaRrtMMGVgFmub1UQq9JRAOsM0OoArg3HgWwJ0ducQu9IXeQu1enGedr0i9ZPO3Qg4hx2aZno" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image by: </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/@olly/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Andrea Piacquadio</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> / Pexels</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tailoring the Solution: The Growth of Breast Reduction</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So we've all heard about "custom fit" clothes, but what about customization for our own bodies? Welcome to the era of </span><a href="https://www.drvitenas.com/breast/breast-reduction" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">customized breast reduction</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> procedures designed to fit like a glove. It's not about using a one size fits all approach; instead, it involves creating a solution that's as unique as a fingerprint. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why is this important? Well, whether you're burdened by the weight of breasts causing pain or simply wish to feel more comfortable in that adorable top you've been eyeing, having a customized procedure and the right surgeon can make all the difference in relieving daily discomforts.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Physical Relief: Finding Freedom in Less</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Speaking of changing tides, let's delve into the advantages. Imagine this, you're moving through life with a step, not only in terms of weight but also in terms of discomfort, no enduring that persistent neck and the dreaded back pain that shadows your every day. We're talking about a leap into an active and joyful lifestyle. You know what? These little triumphs are the </span><a href="https://www.wmips.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-breast-reduction/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">benefits of breast reduction</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that often go unnoticed.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Embracing Emotional Well Being: A Journey Towards Self Acceptance</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, let's transition from the body to the mind. If our bodies are like temples, then our minds can be seen as their guardians right? They crave harmony. Breast reduction possesses this ability to whisper words of </span><a href="https://byniav.com/how-to-feel-amazing-everyday/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">confidence and self love</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to us, encouraging us to see and accept our own unique selves. Suddenly, when we look in the mirror, we see not a form but also a soul that has found serenity within its own skin.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Life Beyond Surgery: Enhancing Your Lifestyle After the Procedure</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The journey doesn't stop in the operating room; it's only just beginning! </span><a href="https://www.weirtonmedical.com/blog/how-can-breast-reduction-surgery-improve-your-lifestyle/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Life after surgery</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> often presents us with a world of possibilities that once seemed out of reach. It's the freedom to go for a run without needing sports bras or simply embracing our loved ones without any barriers. It's about all those things in life that come together to create a tapestry of well being.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Navigating Social Interactions Following Breast Reduction</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's not forget about gatherings. After undergoing a breast reduction, everything feels different. There's a rhythm to our interactions with others, a changed way of connecting and presenting ourselves. Let's be honest: having a group of friends and understanding communities can be the best form of aftercare. It's about everyone rallying together in celebration of your world where social well being is intertwined with personal beauty.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Conclusion</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Alright, it's time to wrap things up with a finishing touch. Breast reduction tells a tale of transformation from the relief it brings to the respite it offers. It's a story woven with the threads of comfort, psychological strength and social harmony. Ultimately, isn't that what beauty is about? The power to choose our path to comfort and the bravery to walk it confidently with our heads held and hearts filled with light.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep shining bright, keep smiling and always remember your personal comfort is the thing you can embrace.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-5514025211485623532023-11-07T04:45:00.001-06:002023-11-07T04:45:02.249-06:00Glocusent Neck Reading Light<div style="width: 480px; height: 270px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" seamless="seamless" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitAllowFullScreen" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" id="okplayer" width="480" height="270" src="http://youtube.com/embed/fg1_wPmELXQ" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 480px; height: 270px;" name="okplayer"></iframe></div>
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The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-59612144154597112292023-10-30T10:37:00.000-05:002023-10-30T10:37:49.718-05:00Minding Men's Health: Why Gents Need a Little TLC Too!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s chat about something that doesn’t always make the headlines as much as it should: Men’s Health. You know, we often hear about women’s health and well-being, and for good reasons. But, tucked away in the corners of our society, there’s this stereotype that men should be these rugged, tough-as-nails individuals who never get sick and don’t need to worry about their health. Hmmm, really now?</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-03432bff-7fff-8012-c87c-6010237941f8"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 473px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img height="473" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/gk-ahrBJK2FpfAA-z45j-JhCdJv6m_yia7osZHlZrhLh3lLEqZtSVG9oEuwGi_EnBGfMPszORqmHHaCAYfbXdUtQOPB4VDG_5UKjPk1wiRC2UWlbcgTHTrKjGvmPAQOOT_YM2E3z44auEO8-2OovXgM" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Via </span><a href="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2018/04/16/10/13/report-3324170_1280.jpg" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pixabay</span></a></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone’s Got a Heart (And it Needs Looking After!) </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First things first, heart health. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in many countries? Yes, darlings, that ticker inside isn’t invincible. Just because Steve from down the street can bench press his own body weight doesn’t mean he should be skipping those cardio check-ups. Let’s break the stigma and make sure our men get the regular screenings they need.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mental Health Matters, Too! </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here’s something out of the box: Traditionally, many men have been conditioned to bottle up their feelings. “Man up,” they’re told. But isn’t it brave to express one’s feelings? We adore vulnerability. We should champion men to talk about their feelings, worries, and anxieties. They are humans, after all! Offering them an ear and </span><a href="https://www.mindbeacon.com/strongerminds/encouraging-men-to-seek-support-for-mental-health-struggles#:~:text=Ultimately%2C%20what%20can%20we%20do,and%20simply%20listen%20without%20judgement." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">encouraging them to seek help</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> when needed is not just kind - it’s essential.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be Skin Smart </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey, just because women have a gazillion skincare products (guilty as charged) doesn’t mean men should shy away from the SPF. Men, too, need to protect their skin from the sun’s harsh rays. And let’s not forget that a little moisturizing never hurts anyone! Healthy skin is happy skin, and trust us, it feels great.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prostate and Testicular Health </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We’re going to be discreet here, but lads, it’s vital to pay attention to the health of your private bits. Regular self-exams and routine check-ups can be lifesavers. And guess what? It’s not emasculating. It’s smart. So, let’s chuck the awkwardness out the window and prioritize health.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bones and Joints - Not Just for the Oldies! </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think osteoporosis is just a women’s issue? Think again! While women might be more prone, men can and do suffer from </span><a href="https://maleexcel.com/blog/testosterone/testosterone-and-joint-pain-the-arthritis-connection/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">joint pain</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and bone density loss as they age. It’s time to include some calcium-packed goodies in that diet, gents. Oh, and those childhood reminders to drink milk weren’t just old wives’ tales.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Food Factor</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While ladies often get the limelight for diet trends, men have just as much reason to eat healthily. Whether it’s that office junk food stash or Friday night beers with the lads, it’s essential to balance it out with some greens and proteins. After all, the stomach is the way to a man’s heart, right? Or is it the other way around? </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fitness - Not Just for the Gram </span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram might be overflowing with women’s fitness journeys, but there’s a sea of men out there breaking a sweat, too. And no, it’s not just about the six-pack (though, hey, no complaints there). Regular </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/10-best-exercises-everyday" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">exercise</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is as much about mental well-being and overall health as it is about looking buff.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, lovely people, let’s wrap this up. Whether you’re a man reading this or you have men in your life you deeply care about, it’s crucial to debunk the myth that men don’t need to look after their health. We’re all aboard the same health train, and everyone needs to do their bit. There are no gender exceptions. After all, health is wealth. And who doesn’t love a bit of wealth, eh?</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-16173517612928859882023-10-29T19:26:00.002-05:002023-10-29T19:26:11.245-05:00 Thing to Consider When Buying an Office Chair<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think about how much time you </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2019/03/big-ant-memory-foam-cushion-review.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sit on a chair</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in front of your computer. Whether you're at a home office or an actual office in the city for work, you need to consider how long you are spending sitting down so that you can determine whether or not you are overlooking your health. If you are sitting at a desk for upwards of eight hours a day, then you need to make sure that you are choosing to buy an office chair that not only suits your body type, but suits your spine.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-20576e9b-7fff-5c41-fda4-88b4ab3af55f"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting your spine is something that your </span><a href="https://gogreenchiro.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">chiropractor </span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">will nag you about, but if you don't have the right office environment to do so, you're not going to be able to support yourself very well. If you're looking to improve your workflow, avoid injury at the office simply by twisting in your seats and boosting your productivity. Then you need to consider these things when you're buying an office chair.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/0RS3h4ZJicC6posxUf4oPTnYJkgDfDoKKOBkguGqxouWCEJOrLPTbh04hX7YjFIHSXT46x5TNNydce4a5AyYhFCvRVxgDL-E24VNvGrQs0FdHWe-LT7LWVzce3xarursnHME0zUlSW_3OBr4cn0EAus" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-rolling-chair-inside-the-office-5483052/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image source: Pexels</span></a></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consider how long you are sitting down for. If you are only sitting for a couple of hours a day before moving to the next activity or environment, you just need to make sure that you have a comfortable enough chair that you don't get a numb bottom and your back is supported. However, if you are stuck sitting doing a data entry position, or you're at a job where you're required to be at a desk all day, then you need to look at what you can consider when buying your office chair.If you think that you're going to be sat down for a long time, then buying an office chair that supports that is vital.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure that it's adjustable. When you are shopping for office chairs, you have to ensure that the back and the seat itself are adjustable. There are even some chairs that allow you to tilt the seat forward so that you're not sitting with your knees too high. Anybody sitting in an office chair for a long time has to factor into their budget the ability to have a lot of adjustment in the chair itself, so that at any given time they can readjust their chair to suit their pain levels or comfort for that particular day.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You have to get </span><a href="https://www.eliteofficefurniture.com.au/collections/ergonomic-office-chairs" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a chair that’s ergonomic</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. There are some office chair designs that look ergonomic, but there are others that once you sit on them, they are not ergonomic at all. It has to ensure that the backrest height is adjustable, and it has to make sure that the chair itself meets you at the back of your knees. If it's not adjustable and it's not ergonomic, you should not buy it because it's just going to be a waste of money and cause you pain in the long term.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Look for some features. It's always worth spoiling yourself if you have the money. When it comes to an office chair, adding extra money into the equation will give you a better range of features and accessories, but it's all about improving your comfort levels. </span></p></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links. </i></span></div></span></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852202534404947044.post-77501328490857216432023-10-16T08:04:00.001-05:002023-10-16T08:07:32.868-05:00Where to Share Content for Increased Traffic<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 484px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="484" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/mB6fCSkW_mhiMPXGQBCif9iglSgJBlj-SctV2-4k9tqMmuZAeDX0Eo_h86tbbADL_9SKpi0fpAoy4By5vpmr4wDE5JICpzEjg-Y9yf056LKMxzZLp2hgMbmQxePLaSwMTx1M9qJO-22hxFIiVLlLvA8" style="margin-left: -54.1235px; margin-top: 0px;" width="732.246913580247" /></span></span><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-samsung-tablet-computer-106344/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels</span></a></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-65a07395-7fff-346c-d572-8068aa6cd49e"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is tricky when trying to share content for increased traffic, as there are protocols in place to prevent spamming. But if you do it in the right way, you can increase the organic and direct traffic to your blog or business website. Here are some of the most popular methods used today.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Secure Upload Platforms</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let’s get this one out of the way because it might be controversial. By “secure upload platforms,” this means torrent sites. Before you go running for the hills, torrenting isn’t illegal. In fact, the method was developed to share large files fast and securely. They are safe, and you can use some of the </span><a href="https://clearvpn.com/blog/best-audiobook-torrents/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">best audiobook torrenting sites</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, such as 1337, to your advantage. For instance, for any content you create, you can insert links and suggestions to your blog or business website.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using Social Media Effectively</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Social media is an effective way of increasing traffic, but you must be careful. Social media post links are typically no follow links, but links in your Bio are not. Additionally, you need to tailor posts to each platform’s standard when cross-posting and only cross-post on rare occasions, or you can be marked as spamming. Also, try not to copy and paste blog content, and instead summarize your posts with links to them, leaving a reader intrigued so much they click through.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blog and Share Content for Increased Traffic</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Further to </span><a href="http://www.thegirlwiththespidertattoo.com/2023/10/easy-ways-to-boost-your-blog-content.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">your blog</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, this is perhaps one of the most effective ways to boost traffic. Of course, you want traffic coming in organically via SEO. You can do this in a number of ways. SEO-rich content targeting keywords is the most appropriate. However, you can also build a strong backlinking strategy. Additionally, it never hurts to link into one blog from another blog you operate, creating a daisy chain effect. Just make sure any links to and from are always relevant.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Through the Depths of Reddit</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Socials are mentioned above, but Reddit is sort of different from other social media sites. It’s hard to describe Reddit, and it works differently. If you plan on posting on Reddit, you must do it in a careful way because anything looking spammy will be flagged almost immediately. And if you are promoting products, you can pretty much forget about it. Your content must be helpful and VERY relevant to the subreddits you are posting on. Otherwise, you will be quickly removed.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Article Publishing Websites</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course, there are article publishing websites you can use to your advantage. Like Reddit, these typically do not allow product promotion. However, you can get your name out there on </span><a href="https://beebom.com/medium-alternatives/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sites like Medium</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with quality and consistent articles, especially if you are knowledgeable about a specific subject. However, some article publishing sites do allow you to place links with some caveats. You may be limited to one link in a piece, or you might have to subscribe to a service.</span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Summary</span></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can use secure upload platforms to share content for increased traffic via downloads. Social media also has its place for traffic. And you can also publish your work on article-writing sites.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you have any of your own tips for increasing traffic? Let me know below, in the comment section!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and may contain affiliate links.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>The Girl With The Spider Tattoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930043123276009981noreply@blogger.com0