SEX & LIFE

3 Tips to Help You Stay Focused on the Road

3 Tips to Help You Stay Focused on the Road

Everyone knows the importance of safe driving, and it never hurts to brush up on your skills to ensure you’re secure behind the wheel. 

Unfortunately, even if you’re a seasoned driver, distracted driving has become a big problem for everyone, especially since there are currently 3.5 billion smartphone users in the world. 

Some distracted driving statistics are downright scary, including the fact that distracted driving contributes to 400,000 injury-involved car accidents in the U.S. alone each year!

While these statistics are frightening and we all know we should stay focused while on the road, it’s not always that easy. So, what can you do to re-center your focus and be less distracted when you’re behind the wheel? Let’s look at a few tips you can start using immediately. 

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1. Only Use Your Phone for Emergencies

When you’re behind the wheel, you should only ever use your cell phone for emergency purposes. Even then, instead of talking while you’re driving, try to pull over to the side of the road to use it. 

You might think it’s better to use hands-free devices that allow you to talk with your hands on the wheel. While those are better than holding onto your phone with one hand, it’s still impossible to be fully focused on the road while you’re having a conversation. Wait until you’re done driving so you can give your full attention to the conversation itself, too!

2. Never Drive Drowsy

Driving at night or for long periods of time can cause “driver fatigue.†It’s far too easy to get lulled to sleep by the steady motion and sounds of a car. If you feel drowsy behind the wheel, let someone else drive or pull over and rest. Even a short break can give you some energy. 

When you drive drowsy, you’re not only putting yourself in danger. You’re putting your passengers and other people on the road in danger. Even if you don’t fall asleep, it’s hard to stay focused when you’re exhausted. Losing that focus for even a second can contribute to an accident. 

3. Limit the Number of People in the Car

Some places have laws that don’t allow teenage or novice drivers to have more than one or two people in the car with them. Those laws are lifted as you get older, but it’s still a good rule of thumb to keep in mind. When you’re with your friends, you might find yourself getting distracted by conversations, music, laughter, etc. 

If you find that you’re easily distracted, especially when you spend time in larger groups, make a commitment to only have one or two people in your car with you at any given time. The less activity in the car itself, the easier it will be to focus on the road. Remember, when you’re driving with passengers, you have other people’s lives in your hands, too!

While these tips might be nothing but reminders of things you already know, they’re good to keep in mind if you feel you’ve lost a little bit of focus behind the wheel. The good news? You can re-gain it immediately by using these suggestions and practicing safe habits on the road. 

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Unique Hobbies to Exercise Your Body and Mind

Unique Hobbies to Exercise Your Body and Mind

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There is nothing more exciting than pursuing a brand-new hobby that stimulates both your body and mind. If you have been stuck in a rut recently and you’re struggling to find a way to occupy yourself during your downtime, some of the following ideas are perfect to try out.

Hobbies are out there whether you’re looking for ways to meet someone new, you want to stay fit or you want to exercise your brain. The following unique hobbies might be the answer.

Fishing

This hobby may not have sprung straight to mind when you were racking your brains for things to do, however, fishing is definitely something you should try. Side Bet Sport Fishing is popular, or you could grab a friend and head out to your local river or lake. There are plenty of places to hire your equipment so you can try it out before you invest in expensive items. Fishing is said to be very calming for the mind, so this is well worth a try if you’re struggling with mental health or you’re feeling stressed out. 

Performing

If you are looking for Hobbies for women or men, one area you could look at is performing. Performing at an amateur level is very popular at the moment. Whether you adore singing or you enjoy a dance now and again, this could definitely be your unique hobby of choice. Check out local theatre companies in your area and see if any of their upcoming shows tickle your fancy. If you don’t want to be in the limelight there may also be jobs for you to do backstage such as costume design, lighting and stage management.

Arts and Crafts

Get creative and step out of your comfort zone with some arts and crafts. Whether you’re making cards, designing gifts or painting a blank canvas, this type of hobby will definitely soothe your soul and feel therapeutic.

Skiing

Hit the slopes and try skiing for a brand new hobby and experience like never before. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy a skiing vacation; you can hire an instructor for lessons. Grab a group of friends and make the most of your skiing holiday together!

Yoga

Yoga can benefit both your body and your mind in so many different ways. Not only can it make you more flexible, but it can also have a positive impact on your mental health. If you’re ever feeling stressed, overwhelmed or angry, yoga is the perfect solution. Join a local class and you are bound to love it from the very start.

Even if some of these ideas sound a bit scary or strange to you, it can’t hurt to give them a try. Joining a local club is very easy and you’re bound to make a lot of friends during the process. There are so many unique hobbies out there; these are just a few of the best and most popular ideas for you to try out yourself. What have you go to lose? From performing to skiing, you are bound to find a unique hobby that stimulates your body and mind.

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BEAUTY

What To Consider When Having Cosmetic Procedures

What To Consider When Having Cosmetic Procedures

Cosmetic procedures are something you should take very seriously. There can be many things that can go wrong, and it’s important you know what to expect so that you’re not disappointed. Here are some things to consider when having cosmetic procedures.

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Do Your Research

Doing your research when it comes to any cosmetic treatment is essential. Whenever it’s something new, you want to have an awareness of what the procedure is and what’s involved. That way, you know exactly what you are getting yourself into, so you won’t be unpleasantly surprised by anything you weren’t expecting. It’s also good for your own safety too because there might be something that they do that will have a reaction on your body or that you know won’t be appropriate. So make sure that whatever the procedure is, you’re getting the right amount of research done to be fully aware of what you’re diving into. Even if you’ve had it done before, it’s a good idea to remind yourself what’s involved, especially if you’re going somewhere new.

Know The Risks If There’s Any

Risks are something that can tend to come with many treatments when there are products used on it or tools that might end up with the skin or body reacting to it in some way. So whether you’re having injectable fillers or have a non-invasive fat freezing treatment, it’s important to know what the risks are. Whatever issues you’re trying to tackle, whether it’s micropigmentation or the appearance of wrinkles, it’s essential that you know what those side-effects might be and any risks that you might be taking when it comes to getting the procedure.

Do It For You And Only You

When getting a cosmetic treatment like anything you do to yourself, it must be for you and only you. A lot of people will get these cosmetic treatments because of what seems to be normal to have in society or perhaps friends or family have recommended you get it. But that’s something you don’t want to be doing, and instead, it needs to be something that you do for you, and that makes you happy. If you’re doing it for other people, then you are certainly going to regret it or not be the happiest when it comes to making those decisions.

Keep Up With The Aftercare

The aftercare of any treatment is important to follow up. Just because you’ve done the treatment, it doesn’t mean that you don’t need to do anything else. For some treatments like lipocontrast, you need to be drinking lots of water and maintaining a consistent level of fitness and healthy eating. Make sure you ask all the relevant questions before leaving the cosmetic clinic to ensure you know everything that is needed.

Cosmetic procedures are a common practice for many people in order to change the way they look or the way they feel. Make sure that you’re doing this for you and nobody else, read up on the procedure itself, and know the risks or side-effects that come with it.

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SEX & LIFE

How To Cope After A Car Accident

How To Cope After A Car Accident

If you are one of the millions of people that have had a car accident that has left you with some issues, you may be wondering how you are going to cope. In today’s world, it seems there is increasing pressure that hits you from every angle, and sometimes, long term sickness can cause lots of worries.

The first thing you should know is that it matters not if you work for somebody or yourself after a car accident, not all is lost, and the last thing you should be worrying about is money. We know it’s easy for us to say that you shouldn’t be worrying about finances, but the truth is, the more you worry, the worse you will find yourself feeling.

What you need to realize over everything is that if you have had a car accident and it has been shown not to be your fault, then you have a ton of support on the other end of the phone.

While in the past, a car accident could have destroyed your life, nowadays, there are legal bodies that specialize in situations like this, and they put everything into making sure that you get what you need and deserve.

If you are not overly familiar with why car accident lawyers or what they can advise on, the infographic show below should be able to give you a better insight into what they can do and how they may be able to help you through what may seem like one of the toughest times of your life.


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How to Stay Safe While Whitening Your Skin

How to Stay Safe While Whitening Your Skin

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Remember, what God gave you is beautiful! Whatever tone your completion may be, it is perfect! That being said, in Asia, fair skin is widely promoted as a beauty standard, so whitening products are big everywhere and some people even go to extreme lengths and pay hefty amounts of money just to have their skin lightened.

It’s scary because health concerns have been raised as the skin whitening trend continues. Risks of cancer and other skin conditions are brought to light after some whitening methods are introduced, such as skin bleaching. Doctors also enumerated ingredients that should be avoided in order to stay cancer-free while having your skin whitened.

So in hopes to help reduce the epidemic, let’s talk about how to stay safe while whitening your skin.

How Skin Whitening Works

Our skin has special cells called melanocytes, which is responsible for producing pigment, a.k.a melanin. If you have dark skin, it means your melanocytes produce more melanin compared to those of people with fair skin. In skin whitening or bleaching, this function of the melanocytes is blocked, reducing the amount of melanin they normally do, so that you’d have lighter skin in turn.

Safe Ingredients

If you wish to lighten your skin, only stick to products that use vitamin C, vitamin A, or vitamin B3 to reduce melanin production. These vitamins are safe blockers and you can find them in over-the-counter skin whitening toners and other topical products. Herb ingredients such as licorice and emblica, as well as fruit acids such as glycolic acid, are also safe for the skin and health.

Unsafe Ingredients

If you’re not careful when you shop, you may end up purchasing affordable but harmful products that increase your risk of developing cancer and other skin conditions. Every time you look for whitening products, always read their ingredients list, and avoid anything with the following:

  • Hydroquinone

Only 2% or less hydroquinone content is considered safe. Anything above is toxic to the body, so it’s best to stay away from this ingredient.

  • Mercury

Applying anything with mercury on your skin is one of the worst things you can do to your body. It’s a toxic metal that can cause kidney failure and problems to the nervous system.

  • Steroids

Steroids thin your blood vessels and reduce blood flow, making your skin look paler and thus fairer. With prolonged use, complications may occur in blood pressure levels, blood sugar, and even in mental health.

  • BHT or BHA

Butylated Hydroxytoluene andButylated Hydroxyanisole are proven to cause cancer in animals as per tests. If that’s the case, it’s best to steer clear of these ingredients.

  • Dioxane

This is unregulated in most countries because of its toxicity, so stay away from dioxane as well.

  • Fragrances

If you have sensitive skin, fragrances may give you allergic reactions such as irritation, itchiness, or inflammation, so it may be better to avoid them.

DIY Skin Whitening

If you’re super health-conscious but would still love to whiten your skin, you can try a DIY bleach formula. It only consists of pure lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide, but be extra careful when using them, because they may get in your eye and irritate it. If you have dark spots you wish to eliminate, safe home remedies include apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, and green tea extract, so opt for any of those.

Remember that all skin colors are beautiful, so even if you wish to lighten yours, keep in mind that your darker skin still makes you beautiful and it also deserves your love and praise. Lighter skin tones wish for darker tones, and vice versa. However, until we can remember to love the skin we’re in, be sure to treat your skin with care by using only products that are proven safe and effective.

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