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SEX & LIFE

How to Choose the Right Counseling for Your Relationship

How to Choose the Right Counseling for Your Relationship

Everyone goes through a tough time in their relationship. It’s almost inevitable that you and your partner will at some point argue over something. Whether it’s a trivial matter, a complete misunderstanding or a serious problem, we all have ups and downs in our love life. But, as the saying goes, whatever doesn’t break your relationship should make you stronger.

One of the most common ways to mend a relationship is to hire a counselor for help. If you’re suffering from major issues in your relationship then you’ll want to try your best to get professional help, but it can be daunting trying to pick the right person to trust with your problems. It goes without saying that counseling sometimes doesn’t work, and things such as success rates could potentially put you off ever speaking to someone.

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The reality of counseling

First, we need to go through some basics. Counseling doesn’t guarantee that you and your partner will get back to together. In fact, most couples leave it far too late and, as a result, they don’t get the desired results. Some couples wait until their relationship is almost over until they decide to visit a counselor, and this is a terrible idea. Professionals can identify problem areas with your relationship, not just fix current issues, so if you’re currently in a fine relationship but want to safeguard your future, then consider speaking to a counselor regardless. In addition, counseling sometimes results in ugly conclusions such as divorce. While unpleasant, you shouldn’t completely rule out the possibility of your counselor telling you that divorce is the best option.

Faith-based counseling

People often forget that our decisions can be heavily influenced by our faith. This is why services like Christian counseling exist for those of us who follow certain religions. It’s important to understand that you need to think about someone’s faith before you decide to call in a counselor because the decisions and conclusions you reach will be different. Depending on your teachings, the ideals you follow and so on, it’s possible to solve an issue in different ways that won’t lead you to betray your beliefs. Picking the right counselor that understands your beliefs is the key to having successful therapy sessions.

The reputation of your counselor

You need to pick a counselor that has a good reputation. There are many counselors out there that will refuse to listen to you, opt to pick a treatment or conclusion that doesn’t fit your overall goals, and could even damage your relationship. As a therapist, their position is incredibly important in the role of improving your marriage, which is why you need someone who is trustworthy and has a long list of clients that can vouch for their services. If you’re unable to find recommendations locally, then look online and read reviews on nearby counselors to size up the services available in your area. Take your time on this step, because the difference between a good and a lazy counselor could ultimately make or break your relationship.

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SEX & LIFE

Overcome Your Sticking Bad Habits For The Happiest Life You Can Live

Overcome Your Sticking Bad Habits For The Happiest Life You Can Live

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Life is beautiful, and has plenty to offer. However, sometimes, it can be darn difficult to make it through. These tests of character strengthen our resolve, and make us into better people. However, they’re not always enjoyable to make it through. Over time, we might pick up multiple bad habits that make us less appreciate and open to life, and instead are used as a crutch that makes us limited in our competence and willingness to step outside our comfort zone.

Everyone has flaws, and that is the one rule you can absolutely count on. There is no such thing as the perfect individual. Everyone has parts of themselves that they dislike. Healthy people attempt to mitigate these flaws as best as possible and it’s an ongoing, sometimes difficult process. Unhealthy people cover these issues up and this can present itself in many difficult alternate ways, such as snapping at a family member with a biting comment, or at its most difficult, experiencing a nervous breakdown in a stressful situation.

Here are some bad habits you might have accumulated, and how to get over them with the best effectiveness, and most success you can muster.

Alcohol Intake

Drinking is a fun and social activity enjoyed by many people at the weekends or with the odd meal. It can be used as an entertaining social lubricant or celebratory crutch to make those special events even more sociable. However, thanks to its widely accessible nature, and relatively cheap accessibility, drinking is cheaper than ever. It’s also easier to abuse it, and abuse it without paying much mind to doing so.

A few beers every weekend could develop into a few beers and whiskies every few day, until you begin the slow decline into alcoholism. The harmful effect this will have on your body is hard to understate. Alcoholism is one of the most gripping and deadly scourges of our modern life, and it has real, physical changes. Alcohol withdrawal is a nasty process, akin to withdrawing from drugs. Unfortunately, thanks to the ‘blur’ that alcohol places on your life, important issues such as losing relationships or a job thanks to your drinking will only be solved in your state with more drinking, and the horrific cycle continues.

If this is you, or you see a friend or family member going through this process, you should immediately organize an alcoholism rehabilitation process. Of course, if you’re being affected by this malady, it’s likely that you’re good at deceiving yourself against it. Everyone comes to a fork in the road during their lifetime though, so embedding yourself in this process can serve as necessary escapism towards a life currently fraught with substance difficulty.

Pornography Usage

Pornography usage is more commonly utilized in the modern world than you think. The world’s leading pornography usage gets more daily views that Twitter, Youtube & Reddit combined. Many feel like this is a net positive, as expressing sexuality is much easier in the modern day. However, it’s not all a bed of roses. Extensive pornography usage can actually hamper the daily functioning of the brain because we are not evolved as humans to experience such dopamine rushes during extensive pornography viewing sessions. It can lead to depressive-like and fatigue-reminiscent tendencies, which can be read about here.

Limiting or cutting out your pornography usage is not a question of your approval about the ethics of the industry, as that is an individual problem. However, giving your brain a break might just help you see clearer in daily life.

Follow these tips for the best and most-proactive ways to sorting yourself out. Nothing could be more important.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

6 Simple Tips on Saving Money while Cleaning Your Home

By Guest Blogger Sammy D.

6 Simple Tips on Saving Money while Cleaning Your Home

There are a variety of ways to help clean your home that don’t include having to spend a lot of money.  Here we give you 6 tips to make your home sparkle and to keep your hard-earned money saved for a rainy day.

Clean Your Home Frequently

By maintaining a clean home daily, means that you won’t have to worry about deep cleaning your house with tougher cleansers which will save you money down the road. Regular vacuuming, mopping, and dusting of furniture goes a long way in having a clean home so that you won’t have to play catch-up with your cleaning later.

Buy No-Name Cleaning Products

Many no-name cleaning products work just as effectively as brand-name products but cost a lot less. Overall, the main cleaning components are the same in the cheaper brand, so your house will still have the same clean result.

Buy Cleaning Products on Sale or at a Cheaper Store

If you feel as though you prefer some brand-name products over the cheaper variety, you can still find a lot of these products on sale or save with the use of coupons. Knowing where to shop for these preferred products can also cut your costs, as some stores charge more compared to others. Try visiting a dollar store to get some great deals on brand-name products that you love.

Buy Cheaper House-Hold Appliances

When choosing a product to aid in cleaning your home, the more expensive ones are not always the ones that allow for the best clean of your home. Research online if you are unsure, and see the ratings of some less expensive options.

For example, a budget vacuum cleaner can often clean as well as a more expensive model. For under $200, you can purchase a vacuum cleaner that will serve you well for all of your cleaning needs. To save money, you can also choose to purchase a vacuum cleaner that works on carpets alone and sweep any hard floor surfaces in your home.

When wanting to wash your floor, buying products where you are having to constantly purchase replacements of disposable wet pads can add up quickly. Instead, buy a cheaper, reusable, and washable soft fabric mop head to wash your floor.

Choose Multi-Purpose Cleaners

If you feel like you have to purchase a specific cleaner for a unique task, keep in mind that each individual cleaner adds up to a lot of clutter and a lot of extra cost. Although you may not be able to clean your mirror with the same product you use to clean your toilet, there are a lot of multipurpose cleaners out there that are great at doing just that, cleaning multiple areas of your home. They will also save you wasted money on specialized products that are often increased in price.

Make Your Own Cleaning Products

By making your own cleaning products, not only are you saving yourself some money, but you are also creating a product that is better for the environment, and in turn, better for you.

The internet is full of websites that will provide you with a list of ingredients of what you need, and also include how-to directions to aid you in making your own cleaning products. These can include all purpose cleaners, floor cleaners, glass and mirror sprays, deodorizers and even stain cleaners.

The ingredients needed to make these products are relatively cheap and can also be bought in bulk from a variety of stores.

Don’t feel as though to keep your home looking its best requires that you spend a lot of money. Save your money and try some of these tips to keep your home clean and keep your money in your wallet.

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SEX & LIFE

Reasons for Tossing and Turning

Reasons for Tossing and Turning

 

Life is fast. Some feel there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done. The typical schedule endures work, kids, meetings, appointments and meals. Throw in a dash of stress and the simple juggle you have mastered can fall and come plummeting down.

We sleep a third of our lives, and that’s the way it’s supposed to be. But because of several factors we do not get the rest we need for growth in mind, body and spirit.

What’s making you toss and turn?

1.      Unable to shut your mind off

You must learn and maintain discipline to shut off your mind once you climb into bed. That means forgetting the things you didn’t achieve for the day. There’s a saying ‘Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today’, and sure, that’s true, but you must also feel the accomplishment of today. However, if you want to keep the above mantra, well then work on prioritizing what needs to be done today. A simple trick to shut off your mind is to rub your feet together while laying down with your eyes close. The brain will concentrate on the stimulating foot movement and not random thoughts.

2.      Sleeping on the wrong mattress

Everybody is different. Remember Goldilocks? Some are too soft, some are too hard and then there’s the one that’s just right! That’s why there are so many mattresses to choose from. Some people are highly sensitive and can even have allergies to their mattress. Getting and encasement for your mattress can alleviate this problem as well as keep it sanitary from dust and pests.

3.      Playing on your phone before bed

This is not a new realization. Playing on your phone with apps and social media causes disruptions in the brain. Power off at least thirty minutes before bedtime. But you use your phone to read before bed? It uses a different part of the brain, but still has caused sleeping issues for some. If that’s the case for you, try an audio book and use the timer setting. It works wonders.

4.      Hungry

The debate on eating before bed with always be endless. The truth is, you know your own body. I, personally, have no issue with eating before bed. I will toss relentlessly if I go to bed hungry. I will eat a lite snack before I go to bed. I justify it like this, babies eat and sleep. These are the things that help them grow mentally and physically. If you are going to eat before bed, go with a healthy snack, especially if your concerned about growing physically.

5.      Sleeping too much or sleeping too little

Again, you should know your own body. If you are getting too much sleep each night, then you may not be tired when you go to bed and that is causing a tossing effect. If you aren’t getting enough sleep each night, you’ll be sluggish during the day or evening, and then your body might be catching a second wind causing you to be restless. Not everybody needs eight hours, but not everyone can function on six. Find out how much sleep successful people get each night that works for them.

To stop the tossing and turning take a look at your before bed habits. Make some simple changes and see if they help you drift off a little easier each night.

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