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What’s the ideal fasting diet for women? Why is fasting trickier for women? In her book Fast Like a Girl, Mindy Pelz focuses on women’s fasting because, unlike men, women experience monthly and menopausal hormonal cycles. Women need to pay more attention to their fasting and eating habits due to this cycle. Below we’ll explore Pelz’s advice for tailoring a fasting schedule that aligns with women’s hormonal cycle.
What does it take to have more patience? How can you let yourself slow down? Anything worth doing takes time. To have more patience, you need to choose to do less, and you need to focus on the steps you’re taking rather than the goal. Doing this can help you work toward your goals more effectively. Read on to learn how to have more patience and trust the process.
Are you suffering from a creative block? Do you want to know how to be more creative? Creativity doesn’t come naturally to some people. But everyone has an inner artist that can be released—it just takes some practice and the right mindset to get the creative juices flowing. Check out how to be more creative in six steps.
How can you spot a self-sabotaging behavior? Why is it so hard to escape these behaviors? Erroneous zones are similar to self-sabotaging practices, as they paralyze you and keep you from living a fulfilling life. In the book Your Erroneous Zones, Wayne W. Dyer discusses different behaviors that are hard to break. Read below for a list of self-sabotaging behaviors.
Is intermittent fasting good for you? How is fasting different from other diets? Fasting involves consuming only water or zero-calorie drinks for at least eight continuous hours. Whereas other diets result in insulin resistance, fasting has numerous health benefits. Let’s look at how your body processes food and how intermittent fasting helps your health.
Are you learning to accept yourself? Are there concrete steps you can take towards self-acceptance? Once you accept yourself fully, you’ll feel more confident and connect with others better. Accepting yourself requires two steps: investigating your fears and being honest about your feelings. Keep reading to learn more about these steps towards self-acceptance.
Have you been told that you’re average? How useful is it to use averages as a measure? What harm does it do? We’re so accustomed to using averages that we neglect to question whether they’re actually useful. The End of Average by Todd Rose argues that, when we use averages to judge people, we typically arrive at inaccurate and harmful conclusions. Continue reading for an overview of this book that will have you looking at yourself and everyone else in a new way.
What’s the difference between bad stress and good stress? Can stress actually be beneficial? Stress is usually interpreted as being a nuisance in a person’s life, as it can cause burnout and has negative cognitive effects. While this is sometimes true, stress can also help you in demanding situations, promote personal growth, increase confidence, and more. Take a look at the effects of bad stress and good stress, and how to deal with each type.
Do you look for other people’s approval? Why should you stop seeking validation? If you rely on other people’s approval or permission, you’re not going to be as happy as you should be. Wayne W. Dyer has a few tips if you have approval-seeking behavior, so you can play by your own rules. Continue reading to learn how to stop seeking validation.
What purpose are schools designed to achieve? Why are many education systems standardized? According to Todd Rose, schools are designed to find intelligence, not create it. Standardized education sorts students by giftedness rather than helping them fulfill their potential. Read more to learn about the pitfalls of standardized education.