Stop Bad Vibes: 5 Strategies to Neutralize Negativity
We all encounter bad vibes from time to time. Being around negative people or having a negative experience can set any of us in a bad mood, even if we pride ourselves on being positive people. In times like these, you might be interested in learning how to stop bad vibes from taking over and sending you into a vibrational tailspin. So here are a few things you can do to neutralize negativity and get yourself back into a more positive mindset. Be aware, though, that the very first thing you will want to do is accept your negativity. Remember-the goal here isn’t to fight negativity, because that will only bring more of it into your life. Instead, it’s best to allow it to be there and accept it before you attempt to let it go. In other words, if you’re mad-be mad for a minute. Let it be ok to get out your frustration a little. Release the pressure, so to speak. Once you’ve accepted your negativity but find yourself ready to release it and move on, try out one of these strategies to let it go! 1. Take a break from whatever you’re doing If you are in the middle of an activity and you feel bad vibes start to amplify, stop what you’re doing. Take a break and come back to it when you are centered. There’s no sense in trying to tackle your work, do your chores or hold a conversation when you are emitting bad vibes, because you’ll only get bad results. So take a break, and tell yourself you’ll come back to what you were doing when you are in a better vibrational place. If you aren’t actually “doing” anything but are just thinking about something you’re upset about, take a break from the thoughts. Tell yourself you are going to focus on something else for a little bit and you will think about this problem later when you feel better. 2. Take a nap Sleep is great because it automatically raises your vibration. When we are sleeping we are connected and our energy is realigned. You might find this strategy difficult when you are angry or anxious, but when you are feeling sad or depressed it is a good one to try out. Before falling asleep, set your intention to wake up feeling refreshed and in a better place. 3. Meditate Meditating is a great way to clear your mind of negative thoughts at any time. When you feel your thoughts and emotions taking a turn for the worse, it can be highly beneficial to take 10 or 15 minutes out and meditate to find your inner peace. 4. Think about something or someone you love intently What are the three things or people you love most in the world? Identify what they are right now, and when you find yourself wanting to release negativity, pick one and spend a few minutes thinking about all of the reasons why you love them. I like to think about my children, and how cute I think they are, the funny things they say and do and the unconditional love they give me. I picture my favorite moments with them in my mind and relive some of my happiest moments with them. Thinking about the things we are the most grateful and happy about in our lives can be a powerful tool when we are trying to neutralize negativity. 5. Go for a drive Going for a drive is an awesome way to transform bad vibes. Driving allows you to physically get away from your problems for a while with a change of scenery, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of movement. Movement helps to raise your vibration automatically, because the faster we are moving, the faster our energy is moving. This is why activities like sledding, waterskiing or going on roller coasters can be so much fun. Even better, while you are driving you can always turn on some music to improve your mood even further. Just be sure you are selecting uplifting and happy music, rather than music that is sad or angry! (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, ‘UA-64446598-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);
After Reading This, You’ll Never Look At A Banana The Same Way Again
Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes. But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. DEPRESSION According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. ANEMIA High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. BLOOD PRESSURE: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. BRAIN POWER 200 students at a Twickenham school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. CONSTIPATION High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. HEARTBURN Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. MORNING SICKNESS Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. MOSQUITO BITES: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. HANGOVERS One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. NERVES Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.. Overweight and at work ? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. ULCERSThe banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniclercases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Many other cultures see bananas as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around so maybe it’s time to change that well-known phrase to, “A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!” (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, ‘UA-64446598-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);
THINGS YOUR SOUL WANTS YOU TO KNOW
When it comes to living life, we spend almost 100% of our time living as an avatar. We have an ego, a personality, a history, preferences, dislikes, beliefs, opinions, cultural viewpoints, and experiences. These ingredients comprise our ‘person’ and our worldly sense of self. But beneath all of these human ingredients lies one which is the foundation of all of them. Without this ingredient, this avatar would not exist. This ingredient is the soul. The soul is timeless, eternal, and infinitely wise. Our “intuition” is really just our soul whispering into the ear of our person. You soul is not separate from you, but it will feel separate if you live life operating only fro m a personal or egoic level of consciousness. Since the soul is the fountainhead of wisdom of guidance, it is always trying to communicate with us, especially in times where we are experiencing great suffering. Here are 5 encouraging things your soul wants you to know: 1) You are meant to feel deeply You are meant to REALLY feel. Don’t hold back your tears, and don’t think it is wimpy, soft, or overly sensitive to expressive yourself. It is healthy to feel deeply and to give yourself permission to experience the richness of human emotion. Feel love. Feel sadness. Don’t walk in between as you daydream, really take the time to amerce yourself in the moment. This is what life is all about. 2) You are here to experience life You are here to experience the fullness of life. The ups and downs. When all is said and done, you won’t care about your bank account, your material possessions, or the empty house you leave behind. All you will care about is whether or not you took the time to appreciate the miracle of life. You are alive. Nobody knows why the universe exists, how it got here, or why consciousness exists, but here you are as a product of this grand mystery. Have fun. Live life. It’s too short of a journey to not appreciate the experiences, relationships, and memories you have here. 3) You are divine and non-physical You are not the body you live in. You are ultimately that which is aware of the body and the mind. You are ultimately the canvas on which the ego is painted, and when you die you shed your “self”. You are eternal, spaceless, timeless, and immaterial. You are a spiritual being pretending to be human for a little while. Whoever told you that you are a human being was lying to you. You live in a human body, but you are not human. Never forget this. A great deal of suffering can be prevented by allowing yourself to connect with your own divinity. 4) Death is an illusion You never die. How can you die when there is no such thing as death? There is only transition between dimensions. YOU, as an individuated fragment of consciousness, can never be destroyed. There is nothing to fear, because there is nothing to lose. When your physical body dies, you become more of what you are, not less. 5) You are loved You are infinitely loved by the Universe and that which lies beyond. You may not be able to feel it right now, but on the other side of physical reality lies a host of spiritual family members and friends that are waiting to greet you. You have Guides and Angels that are your care takers in this life and the next. The Creator loves you more than you could know, for it is The Creator that is ultimately experiencing Itself as an individual through you. You are more than just loved, you are Love itself. In times where we feel discouraged, hopeless, meaningless, or insignificant, it is usually because we have forgotten what and who we truly are. We are just visitors passing through. If you wish to know through experience what your soul wants you to know, listen to your intuition. It is literally the navigation system your soul has installed into your avatar. Meditate, get still, and reconnect with the part of you that is already everything you could hope to be. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, ‘UA-64446598-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);
Amazing Psychology Facts Everyone Needs To Know
1. Your favorite song is likely associated with an emotional event. – You and everyone else. 2. Music impacts your perspective. – This one seems kind of obvious! A study at the University of Groningen showed that music has a dramatic impact on your perception. 3. The more you spend on others, the happier you are. – According to various studies. Be sure to give plenty this holiday season! 4. Spending money on experience instead of stuff also makes you happier. – Collect memories not things, right? 5. Kids are more high strung today than the average psych ward patient in 1950. – Which is pretty scary but not surprising. About half the human population now suffers anxiety, depression, or a sort of substance abuse. 6. Certain religious practices lower stress. – “The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Mood Disorders” shows that people who engage in meditation and prayer religiously are less stressed out. 7. Money does buy happiness , but only up to $75,000 a year. – For the average American, $75k a year buys happiness. It liberates you from poverty and gets you what you need in life. 8. Being with happy people makes you happier. – This should come as no surprise. 9. 18 to 33 year olds are the most stressed out people on earth. – Family, education, work, it can all be pretty stressful. 10. Convincing yourself you slept well tricks your brain into thinking it did. – Thus giving you more energy. They called it “placebo sleep”. 11. Smart people underestimate themselves and ignorant people think they’re brilliant. – It’s called the Dunning Kruger Effect, it’s real, and just go on Facebook and you’ll see what I’m talking about. 12. When you remember a past event, you’re actually remembering the last time you remembered it. – Alright, that one blew the hell out of my mind. This is why our memories fade and distort over time. 13. Your decisions are more rational when thought in another language. – A university of Chicago study showed that Korean citizens who thought in foreign languages reduced their overall bias. Neat. 14. If you announce your goals, you’re less likely to succeed. – It’s true. Tests since the 1930’s have pretty well proven it. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, ‘UA-64446598-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);
Here’s What Your Finger Length Reveals About Your Personality
Who would have thought you could learn so much about yourself based on your finger length? Above you’ll see three different hands labelled A, B, and C. With each one, the ring, middle and index finger are different (or sometimes the same) lengths. Put your left hand up and find the one that most closely matches you. A) The charming but pragmatic one. This one is me! People who have a ring finger longer than the index finger tend to be charming and irresistible to some at least. A’s are the ones who can talk themselves out of just about any situation. Additionally, they’re aggressive and excellent problem solvers. They tend to be incredibly compassionate and are often scientists, engineers, soldiers, and crossword puzzle masters. B) The confident, get-it-done type. People with shorter ring fingers than index fingers are the self-confident, get-it-done types. They love solitude in which to work and accomplish the things they need to do, but that doesn’t necessarily indicate introversion. They’re very goal oriented and don’t like to be disturbed. They appreciate what they have but often hunger for more. C) The peacenik C’s are the peace-loving conflict-avoiding types. People with even ring and index finger length are well organized and want nothing but to get along with everyone. They are faithful in relationships, tender and caring partners, but beware: C’s have a fiery core that while suppressed in normal day-to-day activities can be dangerous if unleashed. They might be peaceniks, but please, stay on their good side. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, ‘UA-64446598-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);
12 Manifestations Of A High Vibration
At our core, all we are made up of is energy, and our vibration is simply the movement of our energy through space. Our vibrations are very important because they are responsible for how our lives unfold. Through the Law of Attraction, we create our entire lives based on our vibrations. In the simplest terms, when we have a high vibration we create more of what we want in life. When our energy is low, we create more of what we don’t want. It’s good to remember our vibrations are always changing across time, and there’s nothing inherently wrong with having a low vibration, because low vibrations do serve a valuable function! Low vibrations provide signals to us that our thinking and behaviors are headed in a direction we don’t want to go, and these signals can be very useful if we are aware of them. However, it’s also useful to know when you have a high vibration, so you can celebrate the moment and make it last a little longer! So, here are twelve manifestations of a high vibration. Have any of these things happened to you lately? 1) Being excited to wake up and start your day When we are running at a high vibration life feels exciting. If you leap out of bed in the morning ready to tackle the day, you can bet you are running on a high vibrational frequency. 2) Good health Our bodies are physical manifestations of our vibrations. High quality energy results in a high functioning body, and this reduces and even eliminates injury and illness. 3) Feeling strong When our energy is high we will feel as if we can move mountains. Feats that usually feel too challenging suddenly feel possible. 4) Being able to communicate clearly and effectively When our vibration is moving quickly our words flow easily and effortlessly. We can communicate with others in a way that is understood, without tripping over our words or sticking a foot in our mouths. 5) Financial prosperity With good energy, abundance moves into our lives easily. In times like these we are more likely to win prizes, receive unexpected checks in the mail or even find forgotten money in our laundry. 6) Pleasant interactions with other people All things are easier when we have a high vibration, including our relationships. In high times, other people will treat you with kindness and respect, even if your interactions with them are ordinarily strained. 7) Going with the flow A high vibration will keep you in an optimal state of productivity, flowing easily from one movement to the next. You will feel perfectly balanced, neither overwhelmed nor bored. You will often feel like you are “in the zone.” 8) Time speeds up When you are going with the flow, time passes quickly. As we always say, time flies when you’re having fun, and when you’re having fun you have a high vibration. Many people have noticed and remarked that time seems to be speeding up the older we get. Some believe worldwide time acceleration is occurring because the energy of the entire planet is raising. This might be possible, as more and more people are becoming aware of the power of positive thinking and applying it to their lives. 9) Expressing kindness and love automatically Those who have a high vibration are more likely to radiate love and light on others. They naturally share more smiles, hugs and acts of kindness, without strain or effort. 10) Having intuitive or “psychic” moments When we are in a high energy state we receive information in ways beyond our five senses. For example, we may suddenly just know the answer to a question or get a vision of what’s to come. A high vibration puts us in a greater state of knowing and understanding. 11) Feeling happiness, joy or elation Not only do these emotions feel good, but they are also strong indications you are creating a positive future for yourself! They are also among the easiest signs of a high vibration to identify, if we pay attention to them. 12) Looking your best Our energy affects our appearance and how we care for ourselves. When we are feeling our best our skin glows a little more, our hair shines a little brighter and we are more likely to pick out a flattering outfit. If you’re exhibiting signs of a high vibration right now, congratulations! Keep doing what you’re doing, because you are moving in the direction of the things you want. However, if your vibration isn’t as high as you’d like it to be, no worries! Remember, your energy is constantly fluctuating on the vibrational scale, and you can always consciously adjust the direction you are headed in. Another thing to remember is that a lower vibration is always the result of a negative thought or belief. A little bit of personal reflection in down times can help us identify the cause of any lower vibrational energy. Are we obsessing about our ex? Are we angry at our boss? Are we putting off something we know we really want to do? A little introspection can help us identify any negative thoughts or limiting beliefs holding us back from a high vibration. Beyond self-reflection, if you’d like to raise your vibration, it’s also very beneficial to act as if your vibration is already high. So spread a little love, find balance in your work or put on your best outfit. By mimicking the effects of a high vibration, you can actually trick yourself into raising your vibration to a more optimal level. (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i[‘GoogleAnalyticsObject’]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,’script’,’//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js’,’ga’); ga(‘create’, ‘UA-64446598-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);