Making decisions is a part of life. Sometimes we make decisions quickly, based on our gut feeling. Other times, we take our time and weigh all the options carefully. Which approach is better? The answer is: it depends. Sometimes you should trust your gut feeling, and other times you should take your time and analyze the situation carefully. In this blog post, we will discuss how to know when to trust your gut feeling, and when to make a decision based on careful analysis.
How to Trust Your Gut and Make the Right Decision
1. What is a gut feeling, and why should you trust it?
Everyone has experienced a gut feeling before. It’s that sudden flash of feeling, emotion, insight, or hunch you get about something. You can’t explain it, but you just know that it’s the right thing to do. Gut instincts are often referred to as the sixth sense because they go beyond the five senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. So why should you trust your gut? Studies have shown that gut feelings are often more accurate than logical reasoning. Our brains are constantly taking in information and making calculations, but sometimes the best decision comes from following our intuition. The next time you’re considering a choice, listen to your gut instinct and see what happens. You might be surprised at how accurate it is.
2. How can you tell when to trust your gut feeling, and when to use careful analysis instead?
Gut feelings are a powerful tool that can help us make the right decision, but they can also be misleading. So how can you tell when to trust your gut, and when to use careful analysis instead? One way to tell is to pay attention to how you’re feeling. If you’re feeling anxious or uncertain, gut feelings can sometimes show up as visuals in your mind. If you’re feeling confident, on the other hand, it’s more likely that your gut is leading you in the right direction. As with all decision-making, it’s important to weigh your options and consider all possible outcomes before trusting your gut. But if you’re struggling to make a decision, paying attention to your gut feelings can give you some valuable insight into which way to go.
3. What are some benefits of trusting your gut feeling instead of using careful analysis every time?
It’s believed that your gut instinct is there to protect you. When you get a bad feeling about something, it’s often because your subconscious has picked up on something that you haven’t consciously registered. For example, if you meet someone and they make you feel uncomfortable, it’s probably because they are emitting cues that are setting off alarm bells in your brain. In these cases, it’s best to trust your gut and avoid the person or situation.
There are other benefits to trusting your gut as well. When you’re faced with a difficult decision, careful analysis can only take you so far. At some point, you have to go with your gut feeling and hope for the best. This may seem like a risky strategy, but sometimes it’s the only way to make a decision.
Listening to your gut feeling can be a helpful way to make decisions, especially when you don’t have all the facts or you’re feeling uncertain. Oftentimes, our gut feelings are based on our past experiences and our intuition, which can help us to make better decisions than if we were relying solely on logical reasoning. trustee Furthermore, listening to your gut can also help to improve your mental health by reducing stress and anxiety. careful Lastly, paying attention to your physical sensations can also help make decisions. For example, if you’re feeling nauseous or lightheaded, it might be a sign that something isn’t quite right. Trusting your gut can help you to make the right decision more often than not.
And even if it doesn’t work out, you can always learn from your mistakes and use them to make better decisions in the future.
4. What are some drawbacks of trusting your gut feeling instead of using careful analysis every time?
When you suddenly feel that something is wrong, your intuition has likely sensed a threat. Your conscious mind may not have picked up on the danger, but your gut instinct knows that you need to pay close attention. Of course, there are also times when you may get a gut feeling about something that doesn’t turn out to be a threat. In these cases, it’s important to listen to your gut and look for red flags. If you suddenly feel uncomfortable in a situation or around a person, trust your gut and remove yourself from the situation. By following your intuition, you can often avoid potential danger.
5. How can you overcome any drawbacks of trusting your gut feeling instead of using careful analysis every time?
Our subconscious mind is constantly at work, sorting through the billions of pieces of information our senses take in every day. It then uses this information to generate feelings and intuitions, which can often be more accurate than our conscious thought processes. However, trusting our gut can sometimes lead to bad decisions. If we’re feeling anxious or stressed, it’s easy to mistake a sinking feeling for a warning sign, when in reality it’s just a normal reaction to a difficult situation.
The best way to overcome this drawback is to practice listening to our gut instinct. Pay attention to the times when you have a strong reaction to something and see if it turns out to be accurate. With time and practice, you’ll learn to trust your gut more and more, and you’ll be better able to distinguish between a genuine warning sign and a normal emotional reaction. Trusting your gut can be a helpful way to make decisions.
6. How can you use both your gut feeling and careful analysis to make the best decision possible?
When it comes to making decisions, it’s often hard to know whether to trust your gut or go with more careful analysis. However, the best way to make sure you’re making the right decision is to use both your gut feeling and your head. Your gut feeling is part of your brain – it’s called the enteric nervous system, and it’s responsible for regulating digestion and other involuntary processes. But this doesn’t mean that your gut feeling isn’t important! Research has shown that our gut instinct is often more accurate than our conscious thought.
So how can you use both your intuition and your reason to make the best decision possible? First, take a deep breath and relax. This will help you to clear your mind and focus on the task at hand. Then, listen to your gut instinct. How are you feeling? Does something feel wrong? After that, take a step back and analyze the situation. What are the facts? What are the risks? Once you’ve considered both your intuition and your reason, you’ll be able to make the best decision possible.
7. What are some final tips for making decisions?
Making decisions can be hard, especially when you’re not sure which way to go. But some final tips can help you make the right decision. First, be consciously aware of your choices. If you’re not paying attention to what you’re doing, you may not even realize that you have a choice. Second, trust your gut. Your intuition works for a reason, and it’s often based on physical feelings. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Sometimes other people can see things that we can’t, so it’s always worth getting a second opinion. By following these tips, you’ll be able to make better decisions and trust your gut more.
Do you have any tips for making decisions? Let us know in the comments!
For those of us who have made it out alive, survived the hardships and financial crunches of life, understand the value of working hard.
“Work hard” “Hard work is the key to success”, are not just quotes we find on the internet, but we’ve lived by them, and experienced them. But our children have not. Until now, they are living a comfortable life. It’s only a while before things change for them. They will reach a phase in life where only hard work can make life survivable for them. And when they do, they must know hard work is the value to uphold, and at the same time recognize the hard work of people around them.
For that to happen, it’s pivotal to raise them in such a way. If you don’t know how to do that, this article can help you.
How to raise kids who understand the value of working hard
1. Let them do their chores
The first rule to make them understand the value of working hard is to invite them to wear your shoes (no, I don’t mean that literally). In other words, the only way they’ll understand the value is when they do it themselves. Encouraging them to do their chores is a small step towards this endeavor.
So, if managing the house for a day, or working a part-time job is not an option, then letting them be responsible for their chores definitely is. Whether it is making their own meal, washing their dishes, or simply picking up their toy – let them do things they are responsible for.
In our home, the chores change with the times of the year and their ages. During the summer, there are more chores than winter due to not having school. Our oldest also has more chores than the younger one but the younger one still helps the older one most of the time.
2. Involve them in activities
Going back to what I said before if managing a house for a day, or working a part-time job seems doable for a child of the age then why not encourage them to do it? They’ll learn the value of working hard only if they work hard.
They must know how hard home management, earning, and making a living is. One won’t be able to get by if they are not hardworking – they must know it.
Having said that, these are not the only activities. You can involve them in activities such as budgeting, or managing a party, etc.
3. Tell them about comfort zone
All children live in their comfort zones until they have to work. The point is, the more they remain in their comfort zone, the harder it will be for them to get out. Activities mentioned above can certainly help them understand that, but having honest conversations about the harmful effects of staying inside it can do wonders.
Ergo, talk to them about comfort zones. Talk about how it can limit oneself from growing. Have a friendly conversation, don’t make it a lecture. Make it as interactive as you can.
In our home, we encourage and put the girls in situations where the comfort zone is going to be shattered the second they do it, and it’s not really a choice for them to say no. Obviously, the situations are safe and only ones they are ready to do which I believe as their mom. We offer encouragement and support as they are going but don’t do it for them. It’s up to them to complete the situation and realize they are capable. These could be as simple things as taking off the training wheels on their bike to helping them understand they are strong enough to move the recycle bin to the street even when it’s full to meeting with a new swim coach or trying a new event. Whatever’s applicable to your child, give it a shot more often.
4. Encourage them to read books
You can learn a lot about the world by not actually living in one.
Conflicted, right? What I meant is, books might not be set in the real world, but they can actually teach a lot about it. That’s the power of reading, you don’t just gain knowledge, but you gain perspectives and values. All the more, as is our concept, gaining values of hard work is one such thing reading can help your child with.
Both of our girls are at different levels in their age as well as reading. Finlee still loves reading about fictitious characters while Leila is more into series of books and books that have been made into movies. I have found it most important to encourage their reading of any kind instead of worrying what they are reading. Obviously, it’s all age appropriate books, but sometimes it might be a comic book for kids over a novel.
5. Acknowledge their hard work more than accomplishments
Sometimes, even after working hard, one may fail. But it’s okay, failures are a part of life, and you cannot let your children be afraid of them.
The ideal way to do that is to recognize their efforts and hard work. You must understand that your reaction matters. As parents, you might think that praising your kids for accomplishments only (not for failures), is all you should do. But you’re wrong.
Doing so can make them undermine the value of working hard. They might think that working hard is pointless if it brings failure or only disappoints their parents. They must never despise hard work because it was never recognized.
Ergo, whether your child achieves a milestone or not, praise them for working hard, not for achieving what they achieved.
In our house, this always relates back to swimming because it is such a hard sport on the individual. Some days are good and other days are a bit off and end up in a disqualification. When those DQs happen, we think about what we learned and the lesson, and then write it down to practice and then move on. Kids are super resilient and the more you can celebrate their failures, the better off they will be when the have a career and life of their own. So, for a DQ, we go to Dairy Queen for a blizzard and celebrate the lesson and encourage the failure as much as the success.
6. Encourage them to live the life they want
When children want something bad, they’ll automatically work hard for it. Hence, encourage them to choose their own path – even when you might not be all up for it. You might want them to become a lawyer, or run your business, but if they don’t want to, you can’t blame them for making their choices. They’ll work hard for the things they want, not the ones you want.
You can still teach them about being a lawyer or running your business, hopefully the lessons and experience you share they can take with them in some way to use in their own life. One day, they may even say you were right and the things you shared and taught them stuck even if they didn’t run your business or become a lawyer. Remember, they are always watching your every move, so even nonverbal encouragement can make a big difference.
7. Share stories
A pinch of inspiration can do wonders. And as one knows, stories can be a god-sent for that. Besides, stories might prevent conversations from becoming lectures. Ergo, if you have any stories to tell your kid, be an open book. Share your experiences or of those you know. Give them examples, give them instances that help them acknowledge the importance of working hard.
We tell lots of stories in our house mostly because we want to share what we did growing up, which is vastly different than the life our girls are having, but also to keep history alive. We talk about people who have passed, our parents, before the girls were born stories, and even stories of when they may not have been home or vacations they didn’t go on. This is such a great way to encourage their creativity as well as help them understand things aren’t always the way they are currently.
If you are thinking this is too hard, or it’s not working, look back on your own childhood and reflect on how long it took you to understand the same things. I bet it didn’t happen overnight. And I bet your parents, if you asked them, would tell you how hard and unsure they were when trying to teach you as well. The more you allow them to do chores, tell stories, encourage reading, and get them out of their comfort zone, the better it will be. And remember, it might take years for the lessons to actually sink in and stick, I know it did for me and I’m willing to bet it did for you too.
Life can get exhausting – you work all day, walk in heels, deal with people and their tantrums, get stuck in traffic, only to come back home dead tired – both mentally and physically. Now you may not be able to take a long break, go to some faraway island, or quit your job, but what you can definitely do is come back home to spend some time in the calm, cozy, and peaceful ambiance to relax and unwind.
But a calm and peaceful ambiance? How would you create one for yourself? A clean home, perhaps? Yes, but you can do more (Don’t settle for less). You can make use of some tips to create a cozy space at home.
7 ways to create a calm and peaceful home
1. Reduce clutter
We all tend to make our home more of storage space, than a home. They are full of items that we do not use but keep for the sake of using them someday – which I bet never comes.
That’s the story of all the houses. But just so you know, lots of cabinets and tons of things can make your space look compact, which consequently might make you feel suffocated as well.
Thus, try reducing your clutter – whether they are bunches of boxes, or extra furniture lying around the house, or plenty of stationery items on your desk. Declutter every section of the home. You’ll have a peaceful atmosphere, better focus, hassle-free, and quick cleaning sessions.
If you need help and a place to start, check out this blog post I wrote about clutter clearing and how you can make some money.
2. Use a diffuser
Diffusers have only grown popular in recent years. They are devices that produce aroma and fragrance to relax your senses. They can be electric or contain tea-lights and tea-holders to produce mesmerizing fragrances around the house.
Not only that but the essential oils present in the diffusers promote relaxed and deep sleep. Additionally, diffusers can also help with anxiety, any emotion, and stress by relaxing your body and mind. If you are looking for a great brand and great diffusers, check these out.
3. Have suitable decor in the room
Décor plays an important role when it comes to adding a soothing vibe to the home. Here are a few tips that can help:
Try to have lighter color paints in your room, following a neutral color scheme is suggested. Avoid darker colors, including blue and purple as they can make the room look compact. However, if you do go for darker colors, make sure you paint it on one wall and leave the other three walls white. (unless it’s the bedroom which you will want darker colors to be able to sleep)
Let natural light come in. Once again, dark rooms do the opposite, they can make you feel restless and suffocated. So, it is suggested you allow natural light to come in. For this, open the windows and go for sheer blinds (If morning rays are your concern, try using a sleeping mask, or have a mixture of light-blocking curtains and sheer/white ones.
Add plants to the rooms – Plants can promote a natural and soothing vibe around the house. Add them but make sure you don’t add too many of them only to make your home look like a jungle. Keep the plants near the windows, where they can get sunlight.
4. Light aromatic candles
Candles with essential oils can produce aromas even if you don’t light them. However, as is obvious they’ll be the most effective when burnt. Nonetheless, try to add some candles to the décor. However, do make sure that you keep them away from combustible objects such as curtains and bedsheets.
If you don’t use candles, you can get diffusers with lights and use those instead, which is what I prefer if I want to create an ambiance. If I don’t but want the scent, I turn off the light on the diffuser and it works the same.
5. Work on the lighting
Little things matter, this includes lighting as well. They can have a tremendous effect on your senses and overall mood. Dim warm lights for that matter work the best to make your home comfortable, cozy, and serene, all at the same time. Having said that, you might want to avoid white tube lights, neon, and pink ceiling lights.
However, if you already have them, you can add lamps to create a more soothing and comfortable look.
6. Add a Himalayan Rock salt lamp
Himalayan Rock Salt lamps not only serve as a splendid piece of décor but have many health benefits. They promote a peaceful ambiance, improve the air quality, help you sleep better, and lighten up your mood.
It has a light bulb attached to it on the inside but the magic lies in the Himalayan salt that the lamp is made of and gets its’ name.
7. Play soothing music
You would not be stranger to the fact that music has been proven to calm one down, and improve mood. Ergo, this is what you must do – play some soothing music around the house. Refrain from playing any Billboard hits, go for instrumental music. You can even play calming background sounds, such as those of waves and rains.
Lastly,
Well, I just spilled the tricks to make your home feel like heaven. After all, your home is your sanctuary. Let it be the place where you can relax, unwind, and be who you are. Who knew, the secret of peace and calm can be your cozy room?
Hey there, how do you make your home calm and peaceful? Feel free to share some extra tips with everyone in the comment section.
Motivation is not something that can be constant, it will drop, but who says you cannot get it back? One way is to depend on people for it. I mean, a few words of wisdom and motivation to the ears can make you do wonders.
But let’s just drop the bomb you’re hiding away from – people are not always going to be around to motivate you – even if you are popular. I mean, imagine losing motivation to write an extra assignment at 3 a.m., you wouldn’t call up a friend for some words of motivation.
You have to be independent, you have to be your own motivator, not just for a moment but for every moment you feel that you don’t have the motivation or the strength to keep doing what you should. Your reason for doing what you are doing has to be bigger than the obstacle ahead.
Having said that, here are some tips you can use to become your biggest motivator
How to be your own biggest motivator
1. Create your vision board or a motivation folder
When it comes to refueling motivation, a vision board and motivation folder can be a god-sent. Consider a vision board as a board that reminds you of your goals and motivates you into doing something you planned. It can contain pictures, texts, and some words of motivation to yourself. You might have it as your wallpaper, or at your workstation. (Work station is the best if you ask me)
While at the same time, a motivation folder, as the name suggests, contains everything that can motivate you. It can be pictures, posters, words of motivation, and even your achievements (certificates, letter of recommendation, etc.)
2. Practice affirmations
Don’t consider affirmations as just phrases you say for the sake of saying. Consider them a powerful tool to remind yourself of your goals and what you are capable of.
Thus, every time you feel your motivation fuel dropping, remind yourself of your targets, the life you want to live, the growth you want for yourself by reciting affirmations.
Here are some motivational affirmations that can help.
I am the architect of my life; I build its foundation and choose its contents. The choice I make today matters.
My ambition allows me to achieve my goals. I have a fire inside that’s pushing me forward. I’ve got what it takes.
If there’s no reason why I can’t do it, I must do it right now.
I always write affirmations on sticky notes and mirrors to remind myself in places and times where I may not otherwise think to have positive thoughts. I do bathroom mirrors, office mirrors, sticky notes on my closet and computer and in my wallet.
3. Read and watch motivational books and movies
There’s no better motivator than books and movies. If you are into reading, take any autobiography of the personality who inspires you. If you are into movies and are looking for recommendations – Remember the Titans, The Pursuit of Happiness, and It’s a Wonderful Life
4. Don’t overthink, just do it
Perhaps the only reason why you are feeling unmotivated is that you’re thinking too much. Trust me when it comes to it, our mind can be our foe sometimes. It only makes you think about things you shouldn’t do. So, if you happen to get such thoughts a lot,
“What if I fail”
“Perhaps I’m not cut out for it”
“I cannot do it”
It’s only your mind fooling you. You are better than, and you have to take matters in your command. You can do that by focusing on actions. If you find yourself thinking too much, just stop, AND GET TO ACTION. Sometimes, you just have to take the first step, following which things get easier.
5. Reflect on your past achievements
There will be moments when you’ll doubt yourself a lot. We all go through it – especially in the face of failures or when we’re starting a fresh chapter. This is when you have to remind yourself that you are capable. For that, recollecting your past achievements can work wonders.
Whether it is a trophy, medal, or even a compliment, use it as a reminder that you can do it.
6. Give yourself a break if necessary
It’s not impossible that the only reason you are lacking motivation is that you are pushing yourself too hard. For instance, if you exercise 7 days a week, you will get tired, and eventually, lose all the motivation of working out. So, give yourself a break.
Ask yourself, if you are working more than needed? If that’s a yes, then all you need to do to get that motivation back is a break. Take your time, go out for a walk, hang out with friends, or do something you like. Your mind needs rest to gain the stamina (in this case, motivation), give it that.
7. Write letters to yourself
You might have seen people writing letters, or shooting videos for their future selves. You can do something similar – write a letter to motivate yourself. Now, this might not be a letter for your future self, but that unmotivated, tired, version of you. Reading this letter can fill you up with motivation like nothing else.
So, to write one such letter, imagine, what would you like to tell a friend when they are feeling down and unmotivated? You have to tell the same thing to yourself.
Hopefully, you can bring your own sparkle and motivation, but if that doesn’t work, writing letters and sticky notes, saying affirmations, giving yourself a break, finding inspiration from books, movies and previous achievements can help you get where you need to be. If all else fails, I’m here to help as well, just reach out and we as a community can help support you!
We all know that being socially healthy is important, but it can be tough to figure out exactly how to do it. It seems like every day there is a new study about the best way to make friends or the healthiest way to interact with others.
Contrary to popular belief, social wellness is not simply about being extroverted or having a lot of friends. It is also about the quality of your relationships and how you express yourself. To maintain social wellness, it is important to be able to act interdependently with others and take part in the communities you are a part of. developing positive social habits can go a long way in helping you build strong support systems. Research has shown that maintaining social wellness can impact your mental and physical health positively.
For example, one study found that socially active older adults were less likely to experience a decline in their physical functioning than those who were not socially active. Additionally, socially well individuals tend to have lower levels of anxiety and depression and report higher levels of satisfaction with their lives. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 10 ways to be socially healthy and happy!
10 Ways To Be Socially Healthy
1. Define social wellness
Social wellness can be defined as the state of being comfortable and confident when interacting with others. It involves actively listening to others, maintaining eye contact, and being aware of nonverbal cues. People who are socially well typically have strong relationships and can navigate difficult conversations. They also tend to be good at networking and building relationships. Social wellness is an important part of overall health, as it can impact mental and physical wellbeing. For example, social isolation has been linked to increases in stress and anxiety, while strong social ties have been shown to boost immunity and improve recovery from illness. Therefore, actively working to improve social wellness is a worthwhile goal for everyone.
2. Understand the benefits of social wellness
Few things in life are as important as our relationships with others. From our family and friends to our co-workers and neighbors, the people we interact with daily play a vital role in our overall well-being. That’s why it’s so important to make sure we are actively working to improve our social wellness. When we have strong, healthy relationships, we are more likely to feel supported and secure. We are also more likely to experience greater levels of happiness and satisfaction. On the other hand, when our relationships are unhealthy or nonexistent, we can feel isolated and alone. We may also be more likely to struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to improve our social wellness.
Some of the benefits of social wellness include:
-Improved mental health
-Greater life satisfaction
-Stronger immunity
-Faster recovery from illness
-Lower levels of stress and anxiety
Of course, these are just a few of the many benefits that come with being socially well.
3. Identify the different types of social interactions
Everyone knows that it’s important to be socially healthy and happy. But what does that mean? And how can you achieve it? To start with, it’s important to understand the different types of social interactions. Joining a group, for example, offers opportunities for both structured and unstructured interactions. Strong relationships with family members and friends are also important, as they provide support during difficult times. Furthermore, research has shown that social interaction can have positive effects on both mental and physical health. So if you’re looking for ways to be socially healthy and happy, start by identifying the different types of social interactions. It’s a great first step towards a more fulfilled life.
4. Evaluate your current social habits
Most people would agree that being socially healthy and happy is important for overall health and well-being. However, it can be difficult to know how to go about achieving this goal. One good place to start is by evaluating your current social habits. Do you generally prefer to be around people or to spend time alone? Do you find it easy to communicate with others? How much time do you spend on social media? Asking yourself these questions can help you to identify areas where you might need to make some changes.
For example, if you realize that you spend more time alone than you would like, you can make an effort to seek out social activities that interest you. Or, if you find that you have difficulty communicating with others, you might want to consider taking a class or joining a group.
Evaluating your current social habits is a great way to get started on the path to social wellness. But it’s only one piece of the puzzle. To be truly socially healthy and happy, you also need to make an effort to connect with others.
5. Experiment with new ways to be socially active
Being socially healthy and happy doesn’t come naturally to everyone. In fact, for some people, it can be quite a challenge. However, there are many things that you can do to improve your social health and happiness. One of them is to experiment with new ways to be socially active. This could involve anything from joining a new club or group to attending a social event that is outside of your comfort zone. By trying new things, you may find that you enjoy activities that you never would have thought to try before. Additionally, you will also meet new people and make new friends, which can only enhance your social health and happiness. So don’t be afraid to experiment – you may be surprised at what you discover!
6. Find communities that align with your values
One of the best ways to be socially healthy and happy is to find communities that align with your values. When you’re around people who share your beliefs and ideals, you’ll naturally feel more comfortable and content. You’ll also have an easier time expressing yourself and connecting with others. In addition, being part of a community can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. If you’re looking for ways to be happier and healthier, start by finding communities that reflect your values.
7. Make time for yourself and your relationships
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, social relationships are important for our mental and emotional health. Humans are social animals and need contact with others to thrive. This is why it’s so important to make time for yourself and your relationships. By investing in our social lives, we can improve our mental and emotional well-being. Here are a few tips on how to do this:
Set aside time each day or week for leisure activities that you enjoy, such as reading, hiking, playing sports, or spending time with friends and family.
Join a club or group that reflects your interests, or volunteer for a cause you care about. This will help you meet new people and build positive relationships.
Make an effort to stay in touch with friends and family, even if you don’t live close by. Send a text, give them a call, or video chat on Skype or FaceTime.
By making time for yourself and your relationships, you can improve your social health and happiness. So don’t forget to schedule some “you” time.
8. Be present in your interactions
In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in our own lives and forget about the people around us. However, if we want to be socially healthy and happy, it’s important to be present in our interactions. This means being fully engaged with the person or people that you’re talking to. It means listening to what they’re saying and being interested in their lives. It also means being genuine in your interactions and showing your true self. If you can be present in your social interactions, you’ll likely find them more enjoyable and fulfilling.
9. Be generous with your time and energy
One of the best ways to be socially healthy and happy is to be generous with your time and energy. When you give of yourself to others, you’ll feel good about yourself and your contributions. Additionally, you’ll find that people are more likely to reciprocate when you’re generous. So if you want to improve your social health and happiness, start by being generous with your time and energy.
One way to be generous is by giving compliments. A simple “I like your shoes” or “You’re a really good listener” can make someone’s day. You can also show generosity by doing favors for others, such as running an errand or taking care of a task. Or you could simply give someone your time, by listening to them talk or spending time with them.
Generosity doesn’t have to be a big gesture – it can be anything that makes someone else’s life just a little bit better.
So go out and start being generous! You may be surprised at how good it makes you feel.
10. Practice random acts of kindness
Another way to be socially healthy and happy is to practice random acts of kindness. This could mean opening the door for someone, giving a compliment, or picking up litter. It doesn’t matter how big or small the act is – what matters is that it’s done with a sincere intention of making someone else’s life just a little bit better.
When you do something kind, you’ll likely feel good about yourself. Additionally, your act of kindness may inspire others to do the same. So go out and start spreading some kindness today!
Investing in our social lives is important for our mental and emotional health. There are many ways to do this, including setting aside time for leisure activities, joining clubs or groups, staying in touch with friends and family, being present in our interactions, being generous with our time and energy, and practicing random acts of kindness. By doing these things, we can improve our social health and happiness. So don’t forget to schedule some “you” time and start being kind today!
We read fairy tales to kids, put them to sleep narrating stories that emphasize the world is a good place and life is easy while knowing in the back of our head that it’s not.
Life is extremely difficult, and children should not come to terms with this fact only when they’re older. One of the most important things that’ll help them survive in the world is finances. As parents, you might provide them everything, be there as financial and emotional support, but things won’t stay the same ever.
One day your kids would grow and have to survive financially by managing their own money. It won’t be easy if they’re not money-smart.
Ergo, your lesson here is that you have to raise them to be money smart, and not depend on time to do it for you. Here are some of the tips that can help you do that.
7 ways to raise money-smart kids
1. Talk about money
If you think talking about money with children is pointless because they’re too young, or “They won’t get it,” “It’s not their age”, you need to think everything through.
Talking about money is essential; don’t wait for them to turn 16 to do that. The sooner they learn about money, the smarter they’ll become as time goes by.
Additionally, by talking about money, I don’t mean lengthy lectures, but practical knowledge about it. Let them know when it’s the best time to buy something, how to save during the holiday season, how banks and ATMs work, things like that.
2. Do money-learning activities
Theoretical knowledge works, but when it comes to activities, nothing can beat them. Why? Because when you put theories to use, you remember your lessons well and for a long time.
Thus, indulge them in activities. Take them to banks, let them buy groceries on a budget, If your kid is too young for that, accompany them to shops, give them the money, and ask them to do the payments and collect change.
3. Be a role model
You can teach them all the good values, but what they will pick up is the things YOU do. Why? Because children imitate. So, you cannot expect your children to be money-smart if you are not money-smart in front of them.
Additionally, while you are at it, focus on positive parenting. Don’t taunt them all the time about money, or the heavy expenses you have to incur on them – Be positive, your goal is to make them money smart not making them resent you.
4. Let them manage their own money
You cannot wait for them to turn 18 and learn to manage their money on their own at ease. In fact, it’s better if they start early – even when they are 10 years old.
Having said that, giving them allowances, pocket money would work if you have teen kids. Let them manage everything in the same amount. You might think it’s cruel, but it’s not if they learn a lot from it.
As for younger kids, you can give them piggy banks to save and manage their own money.
5. Make sure there’s a line between being a money saver and a penny-pincher
It’s ideal if your kids learn to save. However, it’s not if they become a penny-pincher in the name of frugality. There’s a fine line between the two concepts. Being frugal means you do your best to save money by acknowledging your responsibility towards others, while penny-pincher or parsimonious means you don’t spend money at all and depend on people for it.
So, your goal is to not let them become the latter. You wouldn’t want your kids to be financially dependent on someone, would you?
6. Make it fun
Lessons are remembered when they are fun. So if you are teaching your kids money-saving, make it fun. Make them watch movies that might help them understand the value of money, or play Monopoly.
Yes, you heard that right. Surprisingly a game of Monopoly can make them learn a lot about finances. For starters:
It can make them learn about loans.
It enlightens them about property and ownership.
It teaches them money-related concepts such as interest and mortgage, income and property tax, etc.
7. Lastly, inculcate good money habits in them
At the end of the day, it’s all about adopting good money habits. Encourage your kids to do the same. By money habits, I mean the following.
Monitoring expenses in a spreadsheet – every single penny.
Preparing budgets.
Calculating compound interests.
Money-saving.
Making investments, creating a portfolio.
Maintaining a good credit score.
Avoiding the use of credit cards.
You can help them develop these habits by involving them while you do the same, having healthy conversations about these topics, and lastly letting them have their takeaways by watching you follow these habits.
Well, this will do the job. Now that you have these tips, I hope you’d know what to do. All the best! Additionally, if you have a few more tips that can help other readers to raise money-smart children, feel free to share them in the comment section.
about something. You can’t explain it, but you just know that it’s the right thing to do. Gut instincts are often referred to as the sixth sense because they go beyond the five senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. So why should you trust your gut? Studies have shown that gut feelings are often more accurate than logical reasoning. Our brains are constantly taking in information and making calculations, but sometimes the best decision comes from following our intuition. The next time you’re considering a choice, listen to your gut instinct and see what happens. You might be surprised at how accurate it is.
because your subconscious has picked up on something that you haven’t consciously registered. For example, if you meet someone and they make you feel uncomfortable, it’s probably because they are emitting cues that are setting off alarm bells in your brain. In these cases, it’s best to trust your gut and avoid the person or situation.
However, the best way to make sure you’re making the right decision is to use both your gut feeling and your head. Your gut feeling is part of your brain – it’s called the enteric nervous system, and it’s responsible for regulating digestion and other involuntary processes. But this doesn’t mean that your gut feeling isn’t important! Research has shown that our gut instinct is often more accurate than our conscious thought.
literally). In other words, the only way they’ll understand the value is when they do it themselves. Encouraging them to 
conversations about the harmful effects of staying inside it can do wonders.
while Leila is more into series of books and books that have been made into movies. I have found it most important to encourage their reading of any kind instead of worrying what they are reading. Obviously, it’s all age appropriate books, but sometimes it might be a comic book for kids over a novel.
them someday – which I bet never comes.
senses. They can be electric or contain tea-lights and tea-holders to produce mesmerizing fragrances around the house.
effective when burnt. Nonetheless, try to add some candles to the décor. However, do make sure that you keep them away from combustible objects such as curtains and bedsheets. 
peaceful ambiance, improve the air quality, help you sleep better, and lighten up your mood.
vision board as a board that 
remind yourself of your goals and what you are capable of.
personality who inspires you. If you are into movies and are looking for recommendations – 
or when we’re starting a fresh chapter. This is when you have to remind yourself that you are capable. For that, recollecting your past achievements can work wonders.
similar – write a letter to motivate yourself. Now, this might not be a letter for your future self, but that unmotivated, tired, version of you. Reading this letter can fill you up with motivation like nothing else.
neighbors, the people we interact with daily play a vital role in our overall well-being. That’s why it’s so important to make sure we are actively working to improve our social wellness. When we have strong, healthy relationships, we are more likely to feel supported and secure. We are also more likely to experience greater levels of happiness and satisfaction. On the other hand, when our relationships are unhealthy or nonexistent, we can feel isolated and alone. We may also be more likely to struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to improve our social wellness.
However, it can be difficult to know how to go about achieving this goal. One good place to start is by evaluating your current social habits. Do you generally prefer to be around people or to spend time alone? Do you find it easy to communicate with others? How much time do you spend on social media? Asking yourself these questions can help you to identify areas where you might need to make some changes.
around people who share your beliefs and ideals, you’ll naturally feel more comfortable and content. You’ll also have an easier time expressing yourself and connecting with others. In addition, being part of a community can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. If you’re looking for ways to be happier and healthier, start by finding communities that reflect your values.
want to be socially healthy and happy, it’s important to be present in our interactions. This means being fully engaged with the person or people that you’re talking to. It means listening to what they’re saying and being interested in their lives. It also means being genuine in your interactions and showing your true self. If you can be present in your social interactions, you’ll likely find them more enjoyable and fulfilling.
door for someone, giving a compliment, or picking up litter. It doesn’t matter how big or small the act is – what matters is that it’s done with a sincere intention of making someone else’s life just a little bit better.
“It’s not their age”, you need to think everything through.
children imitate. So, you cannot expect your children to be money-smart if you are not money-smart in front of them.
There’s a fine line between the two concepts. Being frugal means you do your best to save money by acknowledging your responsibility towards others, while penny-pincher or parsimonious means you don’t spend money at all and depend on people for it.
money habits, I mean the following.
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