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2022-04-09 09:00:08 Contrast shower

It is a hygienic procedure for the purpose of hardening, in which, according to a certain scheme, alternate cold and hot water.

Benefits:
1. Increases the body's resistance to cold and improves thermoregulation.
2. Useful for the immune system and reduces the incidence of SARS.
3. Stabilizes the emotional background, speeds up the metabolism.
4. Stimulation of hair follicles (hair grows better and falls out less), skin cleansing and muscle relaxation.

This procedure has contraindications, so consult your doctor first. Open / Comment

2022-04-08 21:00:06 Contrast shower

It is a hygienic procedure for the purpose of hardening, in which, according to a certain scheme, alternate cold and hot water.

Benefits:
1. Increases the body's resistance to cold and improves thermoregulation.
2. Useful for the immune system and reduces the incidence of SARS.
3. Stabilizes the emotional background, speeds up the metabolism.
4. Stimulation of hair follicles (hair grows better and falls out less), skin cleansing and muscle relaxation.

This procedure has contraindications, so consult your doctor first. Open / Comment

2022-04-08 13:04:07 The benefits in a glass of water

The benefits are:
1. Liquid helps to remove toxins from the body and refresh the complexion and improve the condition of the hair, skin.
2. Accelerating the metabolism. Only half an hour is enough for the metabolic rate to increase by 20-30%.
Warm water will get rid of discomfort throughout the body.
4. Drinking water promotes weight loss.

Important:
1. Fluid should be drunk immediately after waking up.
2. Between taking water and having breakfast, 30-40 minutes should pass. Open / Comment

2022-04-07 20:23:05 Limited willpower

It seems to us that we need willpower to get everything done in a timely manner. This is partly true, but the amount of self-control we are allotted for the day is not infinite.

Ignoring intrusive smartphone notifications and the brain's desire for distraction is only easy for the first few hours. Few people will be able to last in this mode until the evening. Self-discipline, work and all the little things you have to do during the day take up energy, and energy is limited.

How to counteract this: Get rid of temptations. Turn off all useless notifications on gadgets, keep annoyances at work to a minimum. Open / Comment

2022-04-07 14:18:44 10 positive affirmations to fight stress and burnout.

1. "Delegate" doesn't mean "fail." Asking for help is okay.
2. My to-do list does not define my personal worth.
3. I can do anything, but I can't do everything at once.
4. Health is my top priority.
5. If I disconnect from work for an hour and recharge, I can get more done later.
6. Rest is the same task I need to accomplish in order to be productive.
7. Working hard is good, but working hard to the point where my work ceases to be effective is not.
8. There is nothing wrong with slowing down and taking a break. It doesn't mean I give up.
9. Work will always add up. I won't be able to finish everything right away.
10. Today is today, not every day will be like this. Open / Comment

2022-04-06 11:31:11 5 financial mistakes that can ruin your relationship

1. Spending and debt. The inability to manage money causes people to accumulate credit. If you accumulate a lot of debts, they can turn your whole life, including relationships, into a real nightmare.
2. Withholding income and expenses. There can be various reasons for this. For example, greed and a desire to have complete control over your money, shame for your unwise treatment of your finances, or fear that your partner will spend your funds irrationally.
3. Not keeping a budget. A 2018 survey found that only 38% of Russian families keep a family budget.
4. Excessive savings. Demands to give up basic comfort and to account for every penny sooner or later will drive anyone out of his or her mind.
5. Financial abuse. This is a situation where one person manipulates another person with money. Open / Comment

2022-04-05 17:00:15 The 8 main triggers of procrastination

Popular advice on productivity is largely based on how to keep your attention while completing tasks. What really matters, though, is finding the answer to the other question-what prevents focus. Meanwhile, the triggers of procrastination are difficult to analyze because they are often related to our emotions.

1. Boredom.
2. Despair.
3. Complexity.
4. Stress.
5. Uncertainty.
6. Chaoticness.
7. Lack of reward.
8. Meaninglessness. Open / Comment

2022-04-05 10:11:43 3 reasons to read every day

1. Slows the aging of the brain. According to a study by scientists at Cleveland State University, if you don't read now, you're more likely to lose your memory in old age.
2. Expands vocabulary. Reading activates the left temporal lobe of the brain. It is responsible for receptivity to language. So the more quality literature you consume, the more literate you become.
3. It teaches you to analyze and focus. When you read, you're not just absorbing information, you're also evaluating it. Whether you like the story or not, whether the author's style is good or not, whether the characters acted appropriately or strangely. Thoughtful reading develops analytical skills. Open / Comment

2022-04-04 11:31:01 3 steps to developing a strong character.

1. Develop your positive qualities:
-Be honest, patient, and true to your principles
Develop self-control
-Take responsibility for your mistakes and correct them
-Ask for an honest appraisal

2. Learn empathy and gratitude:
-Put yourself in the other person's shoes
-Combat prejudice
-Learn how to experience and express gratitude

3. Demonstrate leadership skills:
-Express yourself and allow others to express themselves
-Be open to new experiences
-Don't be shy about asking for help
-Notice the strengths of others Open / Comment

2022-04-03 18:00:06 4 golden tips for increasing productivity.

1. Go on an information diet. Huge flows of information strain the nervous system and prevent you from relaxing.
2. Go outside more often. It is desirable right during the working day. Stale air in the office reduces productivity, leads to headaches and stress.
3. Plan your evenings and weekends in advance. Decide in advance how you will spend your vacation time, and try to fill it with your favorite activities.
4. One day a week do not think about work at all. Promise yourself not to touch work on your day off and not to think about it at all. Open / Comment