You may enjoy your job but every profession comes with
moments that make you want to tear your hair out. Here's how to relax at work:
1. Spare some time for yourself
Schedule around 10 to
15 minutes only for yourself. Take a break from work and utilise this time to
walk around the building, grab a cup of coffee or sit quietly in a private
spot.
2. Soothe your senses
Lavender is a herb
that has long been praised for its soothing scent. Keep a bottle or sachet of
lavender essential oil at your desk and breathe deeply.
3. Pamper your hands
Midway through the
day, give your hands a massage with a soothing lotion. Not only will your skin
feel good, but your joints and ligaments will thank you too. Also, make sure
your keyboard and chair are in correct positions to avoid any kind of pain or
discomfort.
4. Meditate at your desk
Perform a mini
meditation. Download your favourite music onto your iPod and spend at least
five minutes focusing on your breath.
5. Stop being a complaint box
Once you leave
office, try and focus on life outside work and what makes you happy. If you
really wish to vent out your day's stress to your spouse or friends, limit the
nagging to 10 minutes. Do not go on and on about it. Your blood pressure will
thank you.
British adventurer, writer and TV presenter Bear Grylls tells Nona Walia why jungle (concrete and real) survival is all about knowing how to laugh at yourself.
Adventurer Bear Grylls has a simple motto in life: Train hard. Fight easy. From learning bushcraft, building shelter deep into the wild, hunting for food to survive and eating goat testicles, this Briton has done it all. Known for his television series Man vs. Wild, Grylls teaches the art of survival in harsh landscapes in a survival academy he has recently opened.
He says, "Surviving life-threatening situations is a science of attitude, it can instill positivity, resourcefulness, energy and fire. The trick is in overcoming your fear. It's about making a decision, getting on and doing it." The man who has climbed cliffs, parachuted from helicopters, run through forest fires, eaten snakes, drunk urine saved in a rattlesnake skin, and eaten deer droppings, gives us a few lessons on survival.
Survival skills are your forte? How necessary is it as a quality in today's world?
We need to have definite plans to survive in life.There's a saying: 'No plan survives the first contact with the enemy'. In fact, I love it when things go wrong. I think the secret lies in thinking fast and with ingenuity. Be committed to yourself and your life goal. While facing tough situations in life, don't panic. It makes things worse. Try to be calm.
Your book, A Survival Guide for Life, inspires people to overcome their fears. What life lessons can you give those who look up to you?
Survival skills aren't taught in schools or written in textbooks. My motto is 'don't listen to dream stealers' or become over-enthusiastic. I teach people how to deal with adversity yet keep their character in today's cut-throat world. I tell people how to imbibe qualities of primal life. Dynamic self-rescue survival skills can save your life across a whole series of terrains.
What qualities should people hone to survive all odds?
Optimism, team work, initiative, courage, resourcefulness and determination. The kick for me is seeing people literally grow in stature and confidence as they learn many of the skills and attitudes in practice. It makes it all worthwhile. Adventure brings out the best and worst in people. The wild is unpredictable. However much we prepare, things sometimes go wrong, and that's true of life too. I encourage people to find the strength in themselves. We are much stronger than we think.
What are your five top tips for holidays on the wild side?
Be prepared. Go with good friends you trust and who are relaxed people. Have a backup plan. Pack a sense of humour.
How do you relax?
I take off with my family to our little island hideaway in North Wales. It has 20 acres of green and one small cottage. It's my heaven on earth.
Grylls' survival tips for life
Plan, execute goals, face danger, push your limits to sharpen your instincts
Chase the goal, not the money
Always say 'yes' to opportunities
Never give up
There is no education like adversity
You can't become a horseman until you have fallen off a horse
Don't worry too much
Tents don't repair themselves when things go wrong, set them right yourself
The scientific name of skin tags are achrochordon,pendulum fibroma,soft fibroma,templeton skin tags etc.....thes...
e growth are not harmful to our body.
These tags can be seen generally in any part of the body mostly these tags are appeared on armpits,lower portion of breast,upper portion of chest and neck,generally it will cause there is rapid rubbing of skin with skin.they have no particular shape,they are composed of duct,fatty cells,fibers covered with epidermis.
These skin tags are common in middle age people, who are suffering from obesity,diabetes & pregnant ladies.These skin tags can be appear in both men and women equally there is no change.
Causes of skin tags:
Bunches of blood vessels are stuck up in the inner bits of the skin and leads to skin tags.
By rubbing skin with skin occurs in armpits,folds etc..
The main cause of skin tags are hereditary.
Treatment for skin tags:
Actually we don't have any problem with skin tags if you feel uncomfortable to do shaving,you got irritation when you rubbed with cloth.we have some treatments that are used to remove skin tags.
By using heat you can remove tags,by burning of using electrolysis.
By interrupting the blood flow to the skin tag .
by using liquid nitrogen.
Above treatments should be followed by a trained medical (or) dermatologist.
NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR SKIN TAGS
1. Ginger
Take raw ginger and make it into pieces and rub it on skin tags daily up to 2-weeks automatically tags will fall down slowly.
2.Nail clipper
Tags can be removed by using scissors,nail clippers.By pulling the tag away from the skin layer and cut it but bleeding and infection may cause,so sterilize the clippers and around the skin tags with isopropyl .Now keep the ice cube and pull the skin and cut it.
3.pineapple
Take pineapple juice and apply it on affected area 3-times in a day.do this 7 to 10 days without rinse it off .
4.Onion juice
Take onion and make it into slices keep it in a container with added salt 8-10 hours.morning make juice with that mixture and in the evening apply this juice on tags leave it overnight and wash it in the morning.do this process every night for 10 days.
5.banana peel
Take banana peel and apply it on affected area and cover up with bandages
overnight, in the morning remove the bandage and rinse it off with water and repeat this every night until the skin tag will cut off from skin.
6.Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a best preferable remedy for removing skin tags.Apply a dab of cider vinegar on cotton ball and apply it on the affected area it cause some pain for few minutes.Repeat this process 25 to 45 days to vanish your skin tags permanently.
This message is from a group of Doctors in India: (forwarded in public interest) (share it ) 1) Do not drink APPY FIZZ. It contains Cancer causing agent.. 2) Do...n't eat Mentos before or after drinking Coke or Pepsi because the Person will die immediately as the mixture becomes CYANIDE.. 3) Don't eat Kurkure because it contains high amount of Plastic. If you don't believe burn Kurkure and you can see Plastic melting.! (News report from"Times of India") 4) Avoid these Tablets, they are very dangerous: * D-cold * Vicks Action-500 * Actified * Coldarin * Cosome * Nice * Nimulid * Cetrizet-D They contain Phenyl Propanol-Amide PPA. Which causes Strokes&Are banned in USA...! Please, before deleting, HELP your frnds by passing it..! Let it reach d 121 crores Indians. It might help sum1. Fwd to as many as u can.See More
The aloe vera miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation, IBS, and other health conditions...Must Share
... • Halts the growth of cancer tumors. • Lowers high cholesterol. • Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood". • Boosts the oxygenation of your blood. • Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain. • Protects the body from oxidative stress. • Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea. • Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits. • Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders. • Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms. • Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients. • Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns. • Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete. • Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract. • Ends constipation. • Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics. • Prevents and treats candida infections. • Protects the kidneys from disease. • Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete. • Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance. • Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion. • Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.
We love finding different uses for the most ordinary h...ousehold items. This time it’s TOOTHPASTE! Yes! We are going to share some unusual tips and tricks for this ordinary household item that you can use to clean things around the house and make other things shine! So…now that we’ve gotten your curiosity up, let’s get started!
Removes Scuff Marks Can you believe that just a dab of toothpaste can remove scuff marks from your favorite pair of leather shoes? It’s simply amazing! Just dab a little on the scuff marks, rub the area with a soft cloth, and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. You will make them look like new!
Cleans Piano Keys Are the keys on your old piano looking yellow and dingy? Make them look brighter by cleaning them up with some toothpaste on a soft toothbrush, then after a little scrubbing, wipe them down with a damp cloth. This only makes perfect sense, since the little ivories are essentially elephants teeth. This trick also works well on modern pianos even though their keys are covered with plastic rather than the real stuff!
Cleans tennis shoes…the rubber part Try a little of the non-gel variety on one of your old toothbrushes to clean and whiten the rubber sides of your tennis shoes! After scrubbing them, take a damp cloth to clean it off and they’ll look almost new!
Clean “Gunk” Off Your Iron Non-gel toothpastes contain a mild abrasive, which is just what you need to scrub the “gunk” off the plate of your iron. Apply it to your iron while its cool and scrub with a rag, then rinse well.
Make Your Diamond Ring Shine Next time your brushing your teeth, take your toothbrush and run it over your diamond ring to make it sparkle! Clean off any residue with a damp cloth.
Clean Your Watch Band A little toothpaste on an old toothbrush will allow you to scrub all of the dirt away from your watch band. Rinse carefully so the watch don’t get water in it. Polish with a soft cloth.
Baby Bottle Deodorizer Are your baby’s bottles starting to smell like sour milk? Toothpaste works well to remove this odor! Just put a little bit on the bottle brush and start scrubbing. Be sure to rinse the bottle out well.
Goggles Defogger Wearing fogged-up goggles is not only frustrating but can be dangerous as well. To prevent this, coat the goggles with toothpaste and wipe off.
Mirror Defogger Ouch! No wonder you cut yourself shaving…a fogged-up bathroom mirror certainly prevents you from seeing your face clearly. Next time (before you shave and cut yourself) spread a little non-gel toothpaste onto the mirror and wipe it off before stepping into the shower. When you’re done with your shower and ready to shave, the mirror won’t be fogged up!
Shines Chrome You can find many commercial cleaners containing a very fine abrasive that are designed to make your chrome shine, but if you don’t happen to have one of these cleaners handy, try a little non-gel toothpaste instead (which also contains a mild abrasive) It will work just as good. Smear it on and polish the chrome piece with a soft, dry cloth.Like our page Learning Petals
Cleans Your Bathroom Sink, Destroys Odors From Drain Non-gel toothpastes work just as good as any other bathroom cleaner when it comes to cleaning out your sink. How handy can you get, it’s sitting right there at your fingertips so why not use it? OR…if your family is like mine, they drop gobs of it in the sink while brushing their teeth so just take a sponge or cloth and make good use of their waste! Rinse it out and see it shine! An additional bonus even! This will also destroy any odors coming from down inside the drain.
Cleans Crayon Marks Off Walls Did those crayon-toting angels of yours get creative and draw some fancy artwork on your wall? Don’t worry. Just grab a tube, a rag or scrub brush, and dab a little on the wall and start scrubbing. The fine abrasive in the toothpaste will take away the crayon marks every time. Rinse the wall with water.
Hang Posters on the wall Just put a litttle dab in each corner of the poster and a few in between on the edges. Put your poster up and it will stick like magic. When you get ready to remove it will come off easy with no holes.
Fill in holes in the wall Ugly nail holes showing? Just a little white toothpaste will fill in the hole instantly. Let it dry and you can paint over it.
Get All The Toothpaste That You Paid For When the tube is almost empty place in warm water for a few minutes while you shower. Lay it on the couter or on the edge of the sink, using your toothbrush handle push the warm toothpaste to the top of the tube.
Air Freshener For Your Car Squeeze a small amount of toohpaste onto a the center of a paper towel. Roll or fold the towel up. Place under the seat. When the car is left in the warm sunshine it will heat up and the toothpaste will release a nice soft mint smell into your car. Replace as needed.
Make your own toothpaste for making your teeth whiter This is so easy and will save you money. Mix Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide blend into a paste. Add a few drops of peppermint or spearmint extract to flavor to your desired taste. It will make your teeth sparkle and will help whiting them at the same time.
PARENTING TEENS Teenage kids have enough of their own problems, even without your badgering and finger-wagging at them, writes Alvina Clara.
Teens of today have an unspoken message for their parents: “If you’ve got resolutions, we’ve got rebellion. If you’ve got arguments, we’ve got attitude!” What a paradox the life of teenagers is... These individuals are neither kids nor adults!
In the maze phase of life, teens undergo a sort of elaborate spasmic jig of exhilarated and exhausted feelings all at once. The teen transition phase in every child’s life is very chaotic and often drains parents trying to deal with them on a daily basis. The teens live at a very superficial level, succumb easily to bad peer pressure and are not able to accurately distinguish between right or wrong.
From the other end, the television and internet expose them to a whole different “glam” world. All around them, the media is subtly preaching that it is okay to do anything that makes you feel good. You are “cool” only if you have the latest gadgets, and dress like an icon to grab attention. The shows on television for this age group say all is fair in teenage - be it bullying, vulgar or skimpy dressing, premarital sex, violent behaviour, breaking rules, drug addiction. This leads to a trapped labyrinth that manifests into rebellious or aggressive behaviours that defy all odds.
Parenting teens, as taxing as it might be, needs a paradigm shift. Easy said than done, parents need to strike the right balance. For starters, complaining less and being more involved with them yourself might help. Emphasising the dos instead of the don’ts must be top on parent’s list. Here are ways to understand teens from their perspectives:
Coming to terms with their body
The angelic appearance of childhood gone, they are looking at strangers in the mirror: gawky, lopsided limbs, facial hair, pubic hair, and acne to mention a few. The hormone changes in the body make them fidgety, moody and irritated.
In search of their own identity
Teens struggle to find their own place in the society, to be recognized by peers and accepted for what they are. They are very bothered about the labels they might get - “nerd”, “geek”, “gossip girl”, “tomboy”, “pimply”, and the likes... There is a lot of insecurity and anxiety resulting from such social acceptance issues.
Tangled in the social media web
Teenagers are tied to three lifelines - the internet, cell phone, and television. On the social front, a new and tantalizing horizon opens up - dating, partying, hanging out with friends, vying for attention, amid constant distractions caused media, music, and internet relationships.
Neglecting health for “beauty”
The eating habits of most teens are erratic and unmonitored. The girls are follow crash diets, developing an anorexic look (to be popular) and the boys stuff themselves with unwholesome, fatty, high calorie junk food. Teen health is at high risk and it’s no wonder that this generation now is the victim of every obvious health problem.
Unstable emotions
It is a phase of chaos in scheduling, prioritizing, achieving, fulfilling parental expectations and conforming to peers’ expectations. The teen is unable to effectively handle all this under considerable emotional pressure. This is reflected in mood swings, from aggression to depression right down to a complete breakdown of the individual.
Peer pressure
Teens, to be accepted among peers, feel the need to become more trendy. The most immature and easy way out could lead them to other problems like formation of unacceptable habits, substance abuse, getting into trouble with the law.
