7 Reasons Every Woman Should Create a Blog

Nowadays blogging has become an important part of modern generation’s life. People still read books, but many of them prefer to learn new things online. Blogging gives people from all over the world an opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences with others.

Moreover, it is extremely trendy to have your own blog, where you can reflect your inner thoughts and publish the articles that will inspire and motivate people to live, develop and struggle regardless of everything. Read on to find out why blogging is an unbelievably beneficial thing.

1. Make someone’s life better
I have created a blog dedicated to various psychological difficulties and barriers experienced by millions of people. Unfortunately, many people do not have an opportunity to consult a psychologist during tough times.

They struggle to keep their heads above the water, trying to find new ideas and solutions, but often they lack confidence, support and knowledge to make a first step.

I write inspirational articles to give them a push and share valuable advice on how to act in different challenging situations. If you start your own blog and fill it with helpful and developmental articles, you can make someone’s life better.

2. Develop your self-discipline
Blogging boosts people’s self-discipline. If you are a blogger, you should write, edit and publish articles or videos on a regular basis. Furthermore, you should pay considerable attention to comments and it is crucially important to do everything on time.

Otherwise, people will quickly lose interest in your blog and give preference to other ones. If you want to make your blog popular and useful, you should improve your self-discipline and learn how to manage your time effectively. All you will have to do is wave goodbye to your laziness and procrastination.


3. Blogging makes people popular
It may sound a bit selfish, but every creative person needs self-expression and acknowledgment. Today you can become popular by having your own blog. As soon as you create a blog, you will be able to promote yourself, post valuable articles and look like an expert in the eyes of your visitors. But keep in mind, popularity means responsibility. Millions of people will read your articles and probably listen to your pieces of advice.

4. It is a perfect self-training tool
Another reason to start your own blog is constant development. At the beginning you will absorb big amounts of information trying to understand the basics of blogging. Later, if you decide to become a professional blogger, you will have to get familiar with new internet technologies, tendencies and marketing ploys.

You will master the skills of copyrighting, basic programming, design and learn to understand people. Moreover blogging will certainly improve your analytical skills and make you a fully rounded person.

5. Your blog can become a source of income
If you want to build stable passive income, consider starting a blog. This beneficial activity does not entail financial investments at all. It is possible to turn blogging from passive income into active one when you really want it. The Internet industry will only expand and develop in the future, which means blogging is a job that will always be in demand.

6. You do not need any special skills
If you think that blogging requires a specific set of HTML and web design skills, then you are mistaken. You do not have to be an advanced programmer or writer. One of the most challenging things is to choose the right topic for your blog. The internet is full of free step-by-step guides for beginners. As soon as you start a blog, you will need to develop and customize your blog with interesting articles, pictures, videos and other content regularly.


7. New acquaintances
Blogging is an effective form of self-expression that makes the author of the blog extremely attractive and interesting person. People from other countries can read your articles, analyze your ideas, follow your pieces of advice and share their points of view. As a result, you have an opportunity to communicate with them and make new international acquaintances. Who knows, maybe these people will become your friends one day and change your life for the better?!

If you are still hesitating whether to start a blog or not, you should at least make an attempt. This game is worth the candle. Have you ever tried to start your own blog?

7 Thoughtful Women’s Day Gift Ideas

In 1880, no woman had the right to vote and in most countries a woman was literally no one. It took around 40 years before women could vote and express their opinions. Women’s Day is celebrated all around the world. It reminds everyone, especially men, that women have equal rights and they deserve as much respect as men. And a little gift, of course.

Whether Women’s Day is celebrated in your country or you have no idea about the holiday, empowering other women is a great way to start a new tradition on March 8. Here are powerful and inspiring gift ideas to consider on Women’s Day:

1. Empowering smash book
Who said it is impossible to empower others without spending a dime? You can create your own empowering and inspiring smash books for all the girls you love, respect or simply want to help. You can include some powerful quotes, motivational pictures and infographics. The Internet if full of this stuff. Although it takes some time and effort to create a smash book, knowing that you will make a woman’s day or even change her life is well worth it.

2. Inspiring book
If your schedule is jam-packed and you have some cash for buying a gift for Women’s Day, consider inspiring books. Be it a book about Roxelana (the most powerful woman of the early 16th century) or some of the modern woman-empowerment e-books, this gift will definitely play some role in a woman’s life.


3. Chocolate tulips
Fresh tulips are beautiful, but chocolate tulips are delicious. Beauty or taste? What is your choice? Anyway, if your mom or friend does not like flowers, consider gifting chocolate flowers like tulips, rose, daisies or whatever you will find in your local store.

4. Potted plants
Can’t imagine Women’s Day without flowers? Potted flowers like roses, gardenia, lavender, orchids, violet etc are the best alternative to fresh flowers. Potted plants are relatively cheap, depending on what kind of flowers you choose. Either way, this thoughtful gift is worth your money.

5. Spa day
Many women have no opportunity to treat themselves to a day at the spa. We girls have much more responsibilities than men have. Even when we have no kids or we are not married, we barely have time to relax. If you are looking for a gift for a woman who can only dream about a day at spa, why not gift her a spa voucher on Women’s Day? She deserves it.

6. Homemade cake or cookies
Store-bought cakes and cookies are scrumptious, but they are loaded with added sugars, fat and additives that are all harmful for health. Homemade cake or cookies may be a healthy gift for Women’s Day that any woman will love. If you have some basic or excellent baking skills, take advantage of them on March 8.


7. Kitchen appliances
Ready to splurge for a useful Women’s Day gift for your mom or any other woman who is important to you? Consider buying some kitchen appliance that you want she needs. There is a great variety of juicers, blenders, slow cookers, coffee makers, kettles, food processors and many more available out there. Plus, there are many good deals on March

These are awesome Women’s Day gift suggestions that any woman would love to receive. Depending on your budget and time, you can come up with tons of other gift ideas. The only thing to keep in mind when preparing a gift for woman is its usefulness. Your gift should be as thoughtful and inspiring as possible.

5 Reasons Why Feminism Is Pretty Damn Important

I am not a member of the She Woman Man Haters Club. I love men. I respect men and the role that they play in society and in the home. I support feminism to the extent that women deserve all around equal treatment in the workplace and society when compared to treatment of men.

I support busting out the glass ceiling and finding as many advancement opportunities without discrimination of gender. I do not support extreme feminism – I do not want or expect any special treatment because I am a woman. I just want to be seen as an equal.

With that being said, I wanted to discuss why gender equality is so important, and why (despite common misconception) it has not happened yet.

1. The impossible standard of beauty
From the time little girls begin taking interest in anything entertainment related we experience having an impossible standard of beauty thrust upon us. From age three when our heroes are beautiful, slim, and perfectly sculpted Disney characters into our preteen years where all the girls starring in our favorite TV shows somehow found a way to accelerate themselves straight through the awkward middle school stage. To becoming a grown woman and having to accept that society already has a grading rubric for what can be considered beautiful.

Everywhere women go, we are constantly reminded of what society considers beauty to be. We live in a society where we have sadly become accustomed to seeing the men in our lives worshipping other women’s bodies -and as a result having unachievable comparisons placed upon us.

Don’t we deserve to live in a society where we can find the beauty in each woman’s individuality? A society that doesn’t need pounds of makeup and photoshop to make a magazine cover? A society where men are free to believe any woman is beautiful without having their imaginations constantly filled with photoshopped and airbrushed images that are unachievable to the everyday woman. We deserve a society that supports individuality and realness.


2. Outer beauty overtaking inner beauty and intelligence
Understandably so, if a woman is aesthetically beautiful that is the first attribute that will be noticed and appreciated. However, it seems that beauty tends to remain the only attribute that matters. Her intelligence and thoughtfulness taking a passenger seat to her outward appearance.

I am a writer, and as an aspiring author, I can attest that maybe only one fourth of the emails I receive on my social media platforms focusing on my creative writing actually pertain to my writing. It is a slap in the face to pour so much heart into writings and to receive more praise on my forever deteriorating appearance than the thoughts that I have to share.

Contrary to the beliefs of the horny men flooding my inbox, I have important and thoughtful things to say. I am not flattered by someone vainly liking me because of how I look in a picture. I, and all other women, deserve to live in a world where our outward appearance can be placed aside, instead of our intelligence. We deserve to live in a society that does not assume that we are stupid or vapid because someone finds us attractive. A society where our intelligence is appreciated more than our bra size.

3. At least you are pretty
Outward beauty can excuse absolute stupidity in our society. Statements like “at least you are pretty,” serve no purpose besides standing as a reminder that as long as we women are pretty then we are successfully contributing enough to society. I know beautiful women who have been conditioned by these statements and now believe that they can reach their full potential by simply being beautiful.

Keeping their hair, skin, body, and nails “on fleek” so that they can find a man to provide them with a glamorous life. And if they are to achieve this glamorous life then they will consider themselves successful. It is cliche, but beauty fades and society needs to realize this and urge women to push themselves intellectually.

Why aren’t smart women recognized as being sexy? Why can’t such large portions of Americans tell us who Sappho, Marie Curie, Emily Dickinson, and Margaret Hamilton were? Because what they contributed to society did not involve sexualization. They didn’t do groundbreaking things like show their breasts or balance wine glasses on their butt.

They just did things like writing Apollo 11’s source codes that got man to the moon. Women and men deserve to live in a better society. A society that pushes women to push themselves. A society that admires intellectual women instead of scolding them by labeling them “dorks.”


4. The mind boggling ideal that men are the owners of our bodies
Men like breasts and men like to see breasts. But contrary to popular belief, breasts do serve an actual biological purpose besides creating arousal. It is socially acceptable and actually encouraged, to use our breasts for anything in public besides what they are placed upon our bodies to do.

Seeing breasts displayed in a sexual way that is arousing to men is great, but for the love of all things holy do not use them to feed your child because that is “gross” and doesn’t make men feel warm and tingly. Who are men to tell us what we can and cannot do with our bodies?

I firmly believe that I was not placed on this earth to have my clothing and actions dictated by men. And in the 21st century, “What was she wearing?” is still a question. Society is so swayed to being a male utopia that a woman can say “rape” and the question of what she was wearing comes into play.

As if showing skin excuses or gives anyone the right to our body. I am a woman and I am the owner of my own body, no matter what I wear or do not wear I am the owner. No one holds any right to my body besides me. Accusing a woman of subconsciously “asking for it” is never a valid excuse.

We are not a vacant body looking for an owner – there is already one there and no matter how a woman chooses to adorn herself is not indicative of what she is looking for sexually. Women deserve to live in a society where they can walk out of the house and be comfortable in no matter what they are wearing, comfortable to use their breasts for what they are designed to do. A society where we do not feel owned or obligated to any man.

5. Tirelessly apologizing for being strong
We are tired of apologizing for our strong qualities. If a man corrects another man, it is generally taken with a certain level of respect. However, when a woman corrects a man, she is often labeled as a “b*tch.” Just because we are smart and powerful does not make us bitchy. It does not make us “know-it-alls.” It makes us equal.

Women shouldn’t have to question their rights to speak up in fear of the labels that will be cast. We are just as human and have just as much right to an opinion as men. We are not self-centered – we are smart and opinionated women – and society desperately needs to learn the difference.


I am a feminist because if I have children one day I want them to grow up in a different kind of society than I have. If I have a daughter, I don’t want her to ever think that being pretty is enough. I want her to grow up in a society where she can choose any career field that she wants without fear of judgment.

Where she can like what she wants to like without being labeled “a fake nerd girl’ who is only into such things to get boys. A society that promotes women’s intelligence rather than their bodies. I want the women my daughter looks up to be different than the ones I looked up to in my childhood.

For her to be exposed to intelligent and driven women in power and women trying to make a difference rather than the new Brittany Spears of society. And most importantly a society where she can walk down the street and feel safe. A society that doesn’t support catcalling or derogatory forms of picking up women.

If I have a son, I want him to live in a society where he respects women and does not gage their worth on a “1-10” scale based off of aesthetic beauty. A society where he doesn’t have over sexualized and photoshopped women shoved in his face, giving him impossible standards for his future wife. I want to live in a society that if I had a son and daughter they would both grow up with the same opportunities and same level of respect.

Exercises to Lose Arm Fat Fast 8

8. Push-ups on an exercise ball

There are many ways to perform push-ups with an exercise ball. No matter what way you choose, you are one step closer to the slender, toned arms. Doing push-ups on an exercise ball each day will sculpt your arms and shoulders as well as strengthen your core and legs. Start slowly so that you learn how to keep balance. If this move hurts, try to strengthen your weak arms first.

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Now that you know some of the best arm exercises, what are you waiting for? Perform some of them right now. You will get rid of flabby arms and get the toned body in a month if you stick to regular workouts. With a host of hard-to-follow exercises that I hate, I’m always on the lookout for the simpler alternatives. These are exercises that I do regularly and I’m happy with my arms and overall body. What are your arm exercises?

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7. Standing alternating dumbbell press

We know this exercise since childhood. I remember myself doing it with books – I didn't have dumbbells. Even though this workout seems to be too simple, it gives amazing results. You can perform the standing alternating dumbbell press at home, in the office, or when running in the park. All you need is your favorite dumbbells and a fantastic mood. Lift your arms, with your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle. Straighten your elbows and lift your arms overhead. Lower and repeat. That’s it.

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6. One arm row kickback

This one is a great exercise for your biceps and triceps. Stand with your feet hip width apart. Grasp a dumbbell or anything heavy, bend at your hips, keeping your arm bent slightly at the elbow, and straighten your arm out behind you. Change your arm and do the same. When done correctly and regularly, this exercise helps to melt away arm flab in a month.

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5. Chair push-ups

Chairs aren't just for sitting and working! Another office-friendly arm exercise that you can add to your working day and workout routine is the chair push-ups. The chair push-ups are easier to perform than usual push-ups and they are even more effective. You will strengthen your core, reduce your arm fat and build muscles at the same time. With one simple exercise, you get so many benefits. Awesome!

Read also – 7 Exercises That Will Transform Your Body  

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4. Chair dips

If you spend most of your time in the office and have no energy to exercise at home, give the chair dips a try to get all the benefits this exercise offers. You can do the chair dips during your lunch time or whenever you feel overwhelmed with your tasks. Not only will you clear your mind and relax for a while, you will also train your arms and get rid of the fat.

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Forearm plank

Honesty is my priority so I’ll tell you honestly I had trouble performing this arm and core exercise. The reason was weak arms. With a lot of practice, I've strengthen and sculpt my arms and now the forearm plank is my favorite daily workout. In addition to making your arms skinny, the plank exercise helps strengthen your core, boost shoulder stability and increase bone strength in your wrists and forearms. Drop into a push-up position, resting on your elbows and toes. Hold this position for at least 20 seconds for starters and a minute for experts.

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2. Dumbbell curls

If your goal is to get skinny yet toned arms, you need to incorporate exercises that promote building and toning your biceps into your workout rut. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Grasp a five pound dumbbell in each hand and lift it bending your elbows and straightening out up to shoulder height. Do 10-15 reps each day to achieve one of your weight loss goals.

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Oversized sweaters can help you hide your fat arms now, but you won’t be able to do it during the summer season. So you have plenty of time to sculpt your arms and get them ready for anything sleeveless. No special gym equipment required! 10 minutes a day will be enough to lose arm fat during the winter season. Eliminate excuses from your life. These exercises for slim and toned arms are simple and fun. They don’t take much time and effort and help to tone other parts of your body as well.

1. The Cobra

Yoga isn’t just a trend. It boasts a number of health benefits and certain yoga poses help to sculpt the body. The Cobra is a simple pose that you can do even in the workplace, if you have your mat at hand. All you have to do is lie face down on your mat or the floor with the palms near the chest, lift your upper body, pull your shoulder blades back and in, and hold this position for as long as you can. Control your breathing. When combined with breathing techniques, the Cobra can help you relax and clear your mind too.

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Best Slimming Ingredients for Your Summer Drinks

If you are trying to drop a few pounds for summer, you might want to know some great slimming ingredients you can add to your summer drink. I think sipping on cool and sweet drinks on hot summer days is an easy way to lose weight. We know that most hot winter drinks are high in calories, however, cold summer drinks can also contain plenty of empty calories. Cocktails, smoothies and juices are usually packed with sugar and they can cause weight gain. This summer, replace all those sugary ingredients for slimming ingredients for your drinks. Your lean waistline will thank you!

1. Unsweetened almond milk

If you want to lose weight, start using unsweetened almond milk instead of dairy milk. Unsweetened almond milk contains 30 calories per cup and it contains no soy, sugar, lactose, carbs, gluten, or MSG. I love to add unsweetened almond milk to my creamy summer drinks. Yum!

Harmless Habits That Mow Down Your Immune System

How often do you get sick? If it happens more than 2-3 times a year, then your immune system is in danger. It means that your body has been weakened by various factors. Let’s try to handle the situation and understand what’s wrong. I’ve already experienced such a problem and did my best to dot the I’s and cross the T’s. A few years ago I believed that it was better to be safe than sorry and tried to reduce the chances of getting ill. I did all possible things to avoid overcooling and become healthier. Unfortunately, it only intensified the problem and lowered my body resistance to cold weather. A bit later I understood that my good intentions and habits paved the way to miserable life. 

Good immune system is the key to your overall well-being and success. Body is a smart mechanism that can control and organize the effective functioning of its systems. It can defend itself against different viruses. Poor immune response is the result of a wrong lifestyle. Today people tend to take serious preventive measures and protect themselves from diseases. It’s been proved that constant preventive measures make your immune system unable to defense the body against harmless bacteria. Human body can successfully reach thermal comfort in both hot and cold weather conditions. 

There’s no need to wrap up well all the time, because your body will lose the grip in its ability to cope with cold weather. I think that health problems are of current importance in a modern world. At first glance, these habits seem to be harmless, but you should make every effort to break this vicious circle

1. Pessimistic mindset

It’s hard to believe but the productivity of the immune system depends on your mindset. Psychologists state that the body’s mental health and physical health are closely interconnected. People who see the world in dark colors usually fall ill more frequently than optimists. Negative thoughts and lack of faith in their own abilities make them less resistant to stress and various diseases.

Three years ago I was a terrible pessimist. My head was overloaded with obsessive thoughts about my problems and symptoms. My hypochondriac’s state of mind significantly suppressed the effectiveness of my immunity system. Unfortunately. it made me get sick again and again. One day I decided to start thinking optimistically, because I was sick and tired of hospitals. If you’re facing the same problem, you should stop worrying about your health. Frankly speaking, you have nothing to lose. Do your best to become an optimist. It will increase the quality of your life and improve your physical and mental well-being.

Reasons to Load Your Cart with Lemons

The Ancient Egyptians believed that drinking lemon juice or eating lemons could protect them from many types of poison. Although several recent studies proved this fact, lemons have other powerful health benefits. They’re fortified with citric acid, magnesium, calcium, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, and limonene, and have potent immune-boosting, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Lemons provide nutrients essential for your health and good maintenance of your body. Here’s why you should keep loving lemons:

1. Improve your skin texture

Thanks to their high antioxidant content, lemons help to protect your skin from the sun and pollution damage, prevent and reduce wrinkles, combat acne and maintain a healthy complexion. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C that plays a significant role in the production of collagen, providing a skin-rejuvenating effect. Adding lemons to your diet is one of the most effective ways to keep your skin as well as body young and fresh.

2. Keep your teeth clean and healthy

Lemons are often used in dental care. While lemon juice may be too acidic, lemon water is perfect for your teeth. Add a drop of lemon juice to your toothpaste or use lemon water (without sugar, of course) as a mouthwash to get rid of bad breath instantly. To create a quick homemade mouthwash, mix a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in a glass of warm water. Never rub your teeth with lemon juice. I know many people do it to prevent gum disease and tooth pain, but this method can do more harm than good.

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3. Promote weight loss

Lemon juice contains a soluble fiber, pectin that has been shown to promote weight loss. Drinking lemon water (I don’t recommend drinking fresh lemon juice as it is, because it’s highly acidic) in the morning helps to speed up your metabolism, cleanse your body and promote weight loss. It also helps to keep your ideal weight off and eliminate waste from your body.

4. Boost potassium intake

Bananas aren't the only potassium rich food. One average lemon contains about 80 milligrams of potassium that helps to send more oxygen to the brain, and keep the bones strong and healthy. Surely, bananas are more delicious than lemons, but no one makes you eat the whole lemon. Consider drinking lemon water in the morning or add a slice of it to your black or green tea.

5. Relieve burns

Lemon is a cooling agent that can be useful in treating the burns. Lemon has anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties that help to reduce the burning sensation on the skin as well as relieve insect bites. Lemon juice can be used to fade the burn scars but make sure you consult a dermatologist first.

6. Control high blood pressure

Due to its rich potassium content, lemons are good for your heart. People suffering from heart problems and high blood pressure, drink lemon water or tea to improve their health. Lemons can help to relieve dizziness and nausea, too. Lemons can’t replace the medicine, but a glass of warm lemon water a day won’t hurt you anyway. Lemon water has been shown to boost energy, fight anxiety and depression. Plus, it helps to balance your body’s pH.

7. Improve your immune system

Everyone knows that lemons help to prevent cold and flu, and it’s true. Lemons are plentiful in vitamin C that keeps your immune system healthy and strong, which is incredibly important during the winter season. Incorporate more fruit and vegetables into your eating plan to ward off germs that cause cold and flu. When it comes to healthy winter drinks, warm lemon water is your perfect bet.

Read also – 9 Harmless Habits That Mow Down Your Immune System

There are an abundance of reasons to include lemons, lemon water and lemon juice in your eating plan. Lemons aren't good for everyone, though. People suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux disease should avoid consuming too much lemons. In fact, you don’t have to eat whole lemons or drink fresh lemon juice – it’s not healthy. Just add a slice to your water, tea, cocktails and meals to reap all the benefits lemons boast. If you drink lemon water regularly, what’s your best thing about how it makes you feel?

Definite Signs You’re Dating an Alpha Male

Each guy has an alpha male living inside of him. But not all of them are actually alpha males. There are many benefits of dating an alpha male, but this kind of relationship can bring many troubles into your life. Alpha males are confident, strong, dominant, even-tempered, brave and patient, but all these traits (that women are looking for in men) don’t make them perfect partners. Alpha males are driven by their needs, passion, wishes, goals and dreams. They are selfish at times and they don’t let women prevent them from doing what they want. Anyway, if you believe an alpha male is an ideal partner for you, here are a few surefire ways to figure out if you are dating an alpha male.

1. He’s confident when speaking
There’s no ‘um’ in his speech. He doesn’t hide his eyes. He is confident about what he says and expresses his opinions without hesitation and regret. He rarely lies, which is why he’s not afraid to keep eye contact. But don’t expect him to keep your conversation going all the time. Alpha males don’t handle women with kid gloves. Plus, they don’t like shy girls.

2. He’s dominant
Alpha males know their power and show it whenever and wherever possible. If your boyfriend has a dominant body language, it’s one of the signs he’s an alpha male. He never crosses his legs and arms, but always walks tall and confident. He avoids dominant, strong and independent women because he likes to give orders more than carry them out.

3. He’s calm and reasonable
Men cope with problems in different ways. Some of them are anxious, nervous and hesitant, while others stay calm and solve even the hardest situation without all those worries and emotions. Alpha males believe that only women can be emotional and hesitant. Alpha males are confident. They know what to do and they won’t stop until they do it. If your boyfriend always keeps his word, you might be dating a real alpha male.

4. He’s brave
When it comes to dating an alpha male, doubt and shyness have no place in this relationship. Instead of saying, “would you like to take a road trip,” “maybe we will go to a party tonight,” or “where would you like to spend your vacation this year,” he’ll say something like, “let’s take a short road trip today” or “let’s go to Greece this year.” He’s always ready for any action and isn’t afraid to take a responsibility.

5. He knows his words’ worth
When an alpha male tells something, he really means it. If he thinks there’s nothing to say, he won’t say a word. He is straightforward. The advantage is you shouldn’t spend hours guessing the meaning of his words because he says what he thinks. The disadvantage is that his words can often hurt you because he doesn’t care about how you feel. It doesn’t mean that he is rude or selfish. The thing is that when speaking, an alpha male doesn’t worry about what others think about his words.

6. It’s hard to make him smile
Alpha males are mostly serious and thoughtful. They don’t smile and laugh just like we do when see or hear some funny things. They usually give half smile and think it’s enough for them. However if you’ve made your alpha male smile or even laugh, it’s a sign he truly likes you.

7. He takes care of his body
Even though men can’t decide what weight and height they want to have, they do anything possible to look like a real man. They work out regularly to build and tone up their muscles. They don’t drink too much alcohol and avoid eating fast food to stay fit. An alpha male strives to look athletic and learn how to protect himself and people he loves in a dangerous situation. He doesn’t afraid to fight because he is aware of his own strength.

8. He avoids drama
An alpha male won’t spend hours fighting with you over trifles. All those boyfriend/girlfriend dramas aren’t for him. He will listen to you for a few minutes to understand what you want. Then, he will express his own opinions and your conversation is over. He will teach you to cope with problems without fights and dramas. If you don’t learn this lesson, chances are he will break up with you.

If you are dating an alpha male, perhaps you are lucky. Be smart but don’t lose your self-worth. Just because alpha males run away from strong and independent women doesn’t mean you should be quiet and humble. Love and respect yourself too. Are you looking for an alpha male? Why?

Signs You’re an Authentic Person

Being fake is a truly negative thing that can ruin your life in the long term. Millennials who have rich life experience have more trouble spotting an authentic person, because nowadays children and teens are surrounded by fake personalities. Authentic people make our lives brighter and happier, while fake people prevent us from living life we want. If you can’t understand if you are an authentic or fake person, here’s a little guide that will help you realize you are a truly genuine person and spot a fake person in a matter of minutes.

1. You are kind
You are a genuinely kind-hearted person who never classifies others. You are kind to everyone, including your enemies, nemeses and animals. You never think of responding to people as cruelly as they have been to you. You don’t get upset when someone doesn’t notice your kindness. Instead of focusing on revenge, you focus on good deeds.

2. You see the soul, not the dress and money
When you meet someone, you don’t pay attention to their financial status, clothes, jewelry and flaws. You see their soul and try to focus on it only. You don’t avoid people who have strange appearance or habits. Once you realize that someone’s soul is fake, you forget about that person for good.

3. You follow your heart
Your parents want you to be a lawyer. Your partner wants you to marry him. Your boss wants you to accomplish project that you don’t enjoy doing. Your friends want you to take a road trip when you want to read your new book. No. You don’t do what others want you to do. You follow your heart and do things that bring peace and happiness into your life. Saying no isn’t a challenge for you.

4. You’re not afraid of troubles and challenges
Every challenge is an opportunity to improve yourself and experience new things. You’re not afraid of troubles and mistakes because you know that you will learn new lessons from them. You believe in yourself and your abilities. Plus you trust you gut so you find a way out in any difficult situation. In your heart, you already have an answer to life’s hardest questions. As I mentioned above, you follow and trust your heart.

5. You know your self-worth
Authentic people have high self-esteem. Not all of them love themselves, but they at least respect themselves. Authentic people surround themselves with people who share the same goals and desires as they are. There are no toxic and fake people in their lives. One of the most obvious signs you are an authentic person is that you don’t allow others walk all over you.

6. You know your true purpose
You know what you have really come here to do and what your true purpose is. You understand your mission here on Earth and you live each day with purpose. Fake people have trouble discovering their true purpose because their minds are occupied by jealousy, lie, hatred and envy.

7. You share your experience with others
Regardless of your age, you definitely know something others don’t know. You share your knowledge and experience with others and you are always ready to help. One of your goals is to make this world a happier place to live in so you do anything possible to spread positivity, kindness and honesty.

8. You express your opinions openly
You listen to your inner voice and if it tells you that now is the right moment to tell someone what you think about them, you’ll do it. You are not rude, mean or angry. You simply tells what you think. Lying isn’t for you, which is why sometimes you hurt many people around you. The problem is, many people believe in and love sweet, white lies, and hate the truth. But it’s not your problem.

Being an authentic person isn’t easy, but rewarding. Others don’t understand you – some may even avoid you. Don’t take it personally. Nowadays, there are many fake people, but few authentic, so be proud of being genuine. Do you think you are a truly authentic person? What does faking mean to you?

Things Only Productive Night Owls Can Understand

Night owls are unique people. They boast many wonderful benefits as well as unexpected downsides. It’s hard to co-exist with them if you are a morning person, and you will never understand their lifestyle and weird body clock. Even though it’s not healthy to stay up late each night, night owls do nothing to change their habits. You can find a night owl accomplishing a project, writing an essay, cooking or cleaning the house after midnight. They feel awesome during the nighttime, but have trouble surviving the daytime. It’s a vicious cycle that we productive night owls don’t notice. Here’s what only night owls can understand and those who live with them.

1. It’s better to clean the house at midnight
Productive night owls love to live in a clean house so they never go to bed knowing that they have to do laundry and get rid of dust. Most of the time, I find thousand excuses not to clean my room during the day, but then end up washing and dusting after 1 a.m. I’m not lazy. I simply like to do everything during the night hours.

2. It’s okay to burn the midnight oil
It’s a bad habit. I know it. You know it. All night owls know it. But what can we do with our body clock? Break it. Reteach it. Maybe, yes. Do you want it? As a master night owl, I know how it’s hard to become a morning person. I’ve tried and tested tons of early-bird-tips and now I’m still a productive night owl that thinks that it’s okay to burn the midnight oil.

3. The best ideas come after 11 p.m.
You can accomplish as many research and tasks as you can during your work day but you can’t fall asleep after 11 p.m. because there are so many ideas and so many energy and desire to do that stuff tonight that you forget about your bed. You answer emails (actually, everyone thinks that you suffer from insomnia or workaholism but no one realizes who you really are), you watch new episodes of your favorite shows, cook something or simply write a diary.


4. ‘I do much more than you think’
While your parents, friends and coworkers wake up early in the morning and do tons of things before you get up, it doesn’t mean you do nothing but sleep in. You already accomplished those tasks when they saw fantastic or bad dreams, which means there’s a reason why you can’t wake up early. Nothing strange. Productive night owls have another habits so obviously they don’t understand morning people. Enjoying a sunrise isn’t their thing.

5. Early to bed, early to rise? No way!
Even if a night owl will turn off their phone, laptop and television, they won’t fall asleep earlier than 2 a.m. Suggest them read a book to relax and help their brain shift into sleep mode. They will spend three or more hours reading that book. Suggest them practice some yoga poses for better sleep, be sure they will practice yoga until 3 a.m. No matter how hard you try, it’s hard to teach a night owl to go to bed before 11 p.m.

6. Sleepy mornings and sluggish days
Productive night owls can’t wake up with a grateful heart and positive thoughts early in the morning. Moreover, they experience mood swings every 5 minutes. It seems they hate the daytime. However, once they see the setting sun, they instantly become energized, positive and fun. They get a “second wind” before bedtime and are ready to tackle any task.

7. I’ll go to bed earlier tonight
Honestly, I’ve said it many times and never did it. Regardless of how exhausted, tired and sleepy a productive night owl is, they won’t fall asleep earlier than 11 p.m. They turn and twist and take some medicines or drink alcohol. All these methods are harmful. Changing a body clock doesn’t happen overnight. It requires baby steps and lots of patience.

8. I can get up early when it’s needed
Night owls aren’t afraid to take responsibilities. If they have to wake up at 6 a.m., they will do it and survive the whole day without moaning and crying. Night owls are strong. They control their emotions and know how to stay productive and energized all day long after a sleepless night. If there’s a crucial reason, they can remove mountains and show excellent results.

Night owls face a great number of health issues, but unfortunately, it doesn’t stop them from staying up late. As a night owl, I know this struggle. It’s a real war. The only time when I can go to bed earlier is when I feel sick or depressed. I promise myself to change my body clock, but the next morning I wake up, procrastinate and everything begins all over again. If you are a productive night owl, what problems do you face each day?

Deliciously Healthy High-Protein Foods

Protein is an essential nutrient we need to stay healthy, energized, and slim. Protein deficiency leads to hair loss, diarrhea, loss of fluid and electrolyte, muscle wasting, anemia, liver issues, mental malfunction and some other serious diseases, which is why it’s important to watch your protein intake, especially if you are a vegetarian. While some of the best sources of protein are meat and fish, I decided to share some meatless sources. As a vegetarian, I know I have to consume at least 2 servings of protein each day, so these ten foods are always on my daily meal plan. Whether you go vegan or you are a meat lover, include some of these healthy high-protein foods in your eating plan to ward off serious diseases.

1. Dried beans

With a great variety of dried beans, it’s easy to use them in your soups and stews to boost your protein intake. From kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans to lentils, soybeans and chickpeas, you can have new soup every day. Even though dry beans vary considerably in size, shape, color, and flavor, their nutritional composition is almost similar. All of the dried beans are excellent sources of fiber-filled protein, B vitamins, potassium, and good carbs. Soak the beans of your choice for several hours or overnight, rinse and add to your soup or simmer for 2 hours to have a deliciously healthy dinner.

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads

Got blackheads? Don’t squish and squeeze! There are several simple ways to get rid of them without using any harsh chemicals and peels. Oily skin isn’t the only cause of blackheads. It’s can be incorrect skincare routine too. If you don’t wash your face twice a day, don’t use any facial masks and don’t exfoliate your face once a week, you are more likely to have skin problems, like dull skin and breakouts. But blackheads aren’t usually caused by dirt so stop over-exfoliating your skin and give these natural remedies a try:

1. Honey and cinnamon strips
These delicious strips make wonders for me. Honey and cinnamon is a popular combo used in baked goods, drinks, facial and hair masks, and some other homemade beauty rituals. Cinnamon helps to increase blood flow, making your skin glowing, soft and healthy. Honey, known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, wards off bacteria that cause acne and sometimes blackheads. Combine cinnamon powder and raw honey to get enough mixture to apply to your blackheads. Apply a thin layer, press strips of clean cotton and remove them after 4 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and apply light moisturizer.

2. Steam
The steaming method helps to prevent the appearance of new blackheads and get rid of the old ones. Fill a large bowl with hot water, cover the head with a thick towel and let the steam do its work. Make sure you don’t sit for more than 10 minutes, and be careful with hot water. 5 minutes is typically enough for it. Then, rinse your face with warm, tepid and cold water (stick to this order) to close the pores. Pat dry with a soft, clean towel and apply your moisturizer. Do it twice a week and once you see the positive results, cut it to once a month.

3. Baking soda
Baking soda has many fantastic beauty benefits, which are slightly underrated. When used correctly, baking soda can help you get rid of blackheads for good. Baking soda is a mild exfoliator that cleans pores deep down, preventing acne and blackheads. Combine baking soda and water and apply the paste to your skin. Massage very, very gently and rinse it off with warm water. Don’t overdo it. Pat the skin dry and apply moisturizer.

4. Clay masks
Whether it’s a mixture of clay and water, clay and apple cider vinegar, or clay, water and a drop of raw honey, clay masks are great at removing blackheads too. Not only do they clear clogged pores, they also improve circulation, improving your skin health. Moreover, clay masks help to get rid of acne too. Choose the most ideal clay mask for you and use it once a week. Don’t forget to moisturize your skin, and don’t let your clay mask dry fully, especially if you have a very sensitive skin.

5. Egg white mask
While some women use egg whites for hair masks, you can use them for your face to get rid of blackheads. Egg white mask doesn’t look and feel amazing, but promises truly effective results. Apply a thin layer of homemade egg white mask all over your face or blackhead areas. Once this layer is completely dry, apply another one, and then one more layer. This is a time-consuming beauty ritual, but the results are worth the efforts. When you are done with the layers (3-4 will be enough), rinse your face with warm and then cold water. Moisturize as usual.

6. Cheap yet effective toner
Homemade toner requires a lot of time, yet contains natural ingredients only. Mix apple cider vinegar with some chopped mint leaves, add water and let it stand for a week in a dark place. After straining and adding water again, place your toner in the fridge and use it once a day. Grab clean cotton balls and apply the toner to your blackhead areas. Leave for 6 hours or overnight, rinse it off and apply some light moisturizer. The apple cider vinegar helps to get rid of blackheads, and fresh mint reduces inflammation, creating a cooling, tightening feeling.

7. Sugar scrub
Many famous women use this natural exfoliator once a week to get rid of dead skin. You can use sugar scrub to prevent and get rid of blackheads. Combine sugar and coconut oil (or any oil you have like almond oil, jojoba oil, olive oil or grapeseed oil) together and massage the mixture into your skin, using gentle circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with warm and then cold water, pat your skin dry and apply moisturizer. Use once a week.

8. Everyday treatment
All the above methods can be used only once-twice a week, but what to do each day to prevent blackheads? There’s one trick that you can use every day. Wash your face with fresh, warm or cold water twice a day – before bed and after noon. If you use overnight masks, then wash your face in the morning too. Moisturize skin each time you wash you face.

Don’t expect fast results. Blackheads won’t disappear overnight. Also, don’t use all of these remedies at once and every day. Choose the best method for you and use it regularly every week. When it comes to blackheads, over-exfoliating is a common problem. Many people think that the more they exfoliate the skin, the better. On the contrary, it makes the blackhead problem worse. What’s your most effective method to get rid of blackheads? Any natural remedies to share with us?

Reasons to Do Plank Exercise and What Mistakes to Avoid

Plank exercise does not seem like an effective workout that can bring positive results, if any at all. Many think that this type of exercise is for lazy people who hate running, jogging, jumping and everything that makes us sweat plentifully. Plank exercise, though, is not as ineffective as it seems. Oftentimes the simplest thing brings awesome results.

If you have never tried the plank exercise before, you may fall into the trap of thinking that "Hey, I could do it in a matter of a few seconds!" However, holding the plank position takes endurance and strength in your core , back, and stomach. Once you try it, you will understand that you need to master the art of doing correct plank exercise.

When done properly, the plank exercise is good for your body. It helps to strengthen your core, improve and maintain proper posture, keep balance, work your hamstrings and glutes, and fight stress. The plank is not just a core-strengthening and stress-fighting exercise, though. It can be a full body exercise that can bring you the following results:

1. Fantastic flexibility 

The word 'fantastic' is used for good reason here, because I can not just say 'flexibility.' At 25, I had a terrible flexibility. I spent 14 hours in front of my computer accomplishing dozens of projects that did a lot of harm to my health. I thought I had no time for the simplest exercise. It was a lame excuse. The moment I noticed how bad my flexibility was (honestly, I had not it at all), I begun looking for effective yet simple ways to fix the problem. My best solution was the plank exercise that I do each day in the morning.

The plank helps to boost flexibility in the muscle groups, including shoulders, collarbone, hamstrings, thighs and hips. Different plank positions work out different muscle groups. I enjoy doing rocking plank, side planks, plank with shoulder touches and reverse plank.

2. Clear mind and peaceful soul 

Whether you are a highly sensitive person who can not cope with overthinking or a workaholic who can not stop working, plank exercise may be your best cure. Any exercise is a natural mood booster. Sedentary lifestyle brings stress, problems, and health issues into our lives. Plank exercise stretches and relaxes muscles groups that usually become stiff, relieving tension and clearing your mind. When done regularly, the planks help to reduce the stress levels, overcome the habit of overthinking every problem, and bring more peace into your daily life.

3. Perfect abs 

Want to get a beautifully toned tummy with little effort? Incorporate the plank exercise into your fitness routine. But it does not mean you can eat whatever you want. Healthy diet is still necessary. Do not run to extremes and son't expect fast results. Doing more plank exercises will not help you get a toned abs overnight.