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Pick A Color To See What It Reveals About Your Personality

September 11, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Your personality is complex and you are clearly more than just your favorite color, but your preference may reveal more about you than you might guess that it would. Color is used in psychological personality tests, for example the Rorschach inkblot test and the Color Pyramid Test.

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About Your Personality?

‘Buddy the Elf, What’s your favorite color?’ – Buddy the Elf

Color vision allows us to perceive a world of diversity and a wide range of colors, the enormous variety of which we cannot possibly cover in this article. However, these are the main colors that people choose when asked what their favorite color is and we will look at what each one says about your unique personality.

Color can be used to stimulate responses in people because it seems to have a biological connection for us in how we find food, water, and a healthy mate. It also has an aesthetic appeal for people in that they tend to prefer certain colors or combinations. It can also have symbolic value for us in that it can represent something that is not visible. For example in artwork, color can evoke emotions. Le’ts look at what your favorite color says about your personality.

Blue

Blue is the shade of water, so we are all naturally attracted to it due to our need for water to survive. For people who chose this, their personality tends to be calm, deep, pleasant, comfortable to be around, and serene.

Green

Green is the color of most of the food that we can consume on this planet, so it is the color of life. People who like green are secure, calm, comfortable, peaceful, and youthful. Pleasant and arousing, green is commonly the second most preferred after blue. Researchers studying emotional perceptions with regard to the color found that ‘women were more sensitive to brightness and saturation than men; that is, they exhibited more extreme emotional reactions to varying levels of color brightness and saturation.’

Red

Red is one of the boldest choices you can make. So if red is your favorite color, you are probably an outgoing, sensual person. Many people associate this color with sex, probably due to the flush of pink or red that our bodies get after physical exertion. People who like red are powerful, defiant, strong, and assertive bordering on aggressive in their behavior.

Black

Kids know that if you mix all paints together, you get black. So people who like black may actually like all of them. Either that or they like the absence of any visible color. Usually the personality we associate with having black as a favorite color is a dark one; goth, punk, rocker, metal, or any counter-culture group. People who like black are strong, old souls, powerful, defiant, antagonistic, masterful, intense, and often anxious.

Orange

Orange is a less common favorite, so it says that you are a personality who likes to be distinctive. This is an energetic one, so it can say that you are an active person who is physically healthy, most likely outgoing and outspoken. Orange people are happy, exciting, and stimulating.

Purple

People who prefer purple as their favorite are dignified and regal in how they carry themselves and in their actions, however, they also tend to be melancholic or unhappy. Anxiety and internalized emotional states also associate with purple.

Pink

A review of color and personality done by West Virginia University looked at the color pyramid test to show personality traits based on how subjects arrange colored chips on top of a 15 block pyramid shape. They are instructed to first make the pyramid as beautiful as possible and then to do a second arrangement of colors to make the pyramid look as ugly as possible. The researchers say that this test is very objective because subjects cannot falsify their preference for colors.

Pink is the one color listed here that is not used in the pyramid test, but those who prefer pink tend to be gentle, cautious but energetic, youthful in their behavior and attitudes, and physically active.

Yellow

Yellow is one of the most vibrant of the crayon box and if this is your favorite, you are not a shy person. Cheerful, jovial, joyful, exciting, outgoing, friendly, and active are all personality traits associated with having yellow as a favorite color.

Brown

If your favorite is brown, it says that your personality is very down to earth, rooted in stability and nature. You are secure and comfortable in life, and feel emotionally full. You are rarely depressed, but you can withdraw as if hibernating when upset.

Grey

The West Virginia University study says that there is strong evidence from Rorschach studies for reduced use of color by depressed individuals because the depressed patient is uninterested in the external environment. If grey is your favorite, you may tend to be melancholic in your emotional state. Other personality traits associated with grey are solemn, anxious, uncertain, withdrawn, vague, and having internalized emotions.

White

Contrary to popular belief, white is not the absence of color, but all of the light combined is what we see as white light. You are likely a lighthearted person who is seeking connection to other people. Other personality traits associated with white are tenderness, having a soothing personality, purity, formality, and being inspired and spiritual.

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How To Avoid The Toxic Mindset of Negative People

September 10, 2016 by Power of Positivity

We all know a few negative people in our lives. They never seem to be happy with where they are in life and there is always a crisis of some sort going on with them. They dismiss your ideas as unworkable or your choices as poorly thought out. After all, can’t you see all of the downsides that they see so easily? To a negative person, there are obvious pitfalls to everything. They are crippled with anxiety to the point where they never really get anything accomplished. On rare occasions when they do get something done, they immediately point out all of the flaws and mistakes in the project.

These kinds of people can be very draining to our emotional lives and can cripple our own sense of self-worth. They seem to gain pleasure in shooting holes in your ideas or whining constantly about how tough things are in their own lives. Most of the negative things in a negative person’s life are directly the result of choices the negative person has made or failed to make at the appropriate time. How can we free ourselves from people who are emotional black holes that suck in and destroy everyone close to them eventually?

Here are 6 ways to free yourself from the trap negative people try to put you in

Are you trying to release yourself from the grasp of negative thinkers? Try these techniques to break free once and for all.

1. Value Yourself

The first step is to recognize your own self-worth. Everyone has a unique talent or perspective, including you. You are powerful even if you don’t recognize it. Tap into that well of energy and use it to drive your ambitions. Once you realize how powerful you are, and how much you can accomplish, you will be able to ignore the negative voices in your life, even the self-generated ones.

2. Eliminate Your Own Negative Thoughts

You have to learn to identify the negative thoughts that pop up from time to time within your own mind. Once you can see those negative thoughts for what they are, you will be able to see those same thoughts in others. Then you must identify your own negative thoughts, acknowledge them for what they are and tell yourself that you do not accept that viewpoint. Once you have begun ruthlessly eliminating negative thoughts from your mental state, you can move on to the next step.

3. Cultivate a Positive Outlook

Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. If you think something like, “I could never do that,” say to yourself instead, “Screw that, I can do anything I set my mind to.” Cultivating that sort of positive outlook will wear away the negative thoughts that pop up. When negative people, including yourself, from time to time, try to push you back, then dig in your heels and push forward. Keep pushing forward – keep moving forward because that is how winning is done. Obstacles are not endpoints unless you let them be. Obstacles are there to be overcome. Figure out a way to get around, over, through, or underneath that obstacle, and keep advancing until you have achieved your objective.

“By means of personal experimentation and observation, we can discover certain simple and universal truths. The mind moves the body, and the body follows the mind. Logically then, negative thought patterns harm not only the mind but also the body. What we actually do builds up to affect the subconscious mind and in turn, affects the conscious mind and all reactions.” H.E. Davey, Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation

4. Identify negative people and their influences on your life

Now that you can identify and overcome your own negative thoughts, you can start identifying them in others. You probably already know who those influences are, but some of them can be more subtle than others. The subtle ones will cloak their negativity in concern for your welfare, career, or family. They will use your anxiety about those things as a handle to thwart your ambitions and your goals. Don’t listen to them. Move towards your goal, raise your shield and let the arrows of their negativity bounce off of that shield.

5. Remain steadfast in rejection of negative people

Once you have identified the negative influences in your life and stopped listening to them, they will start moving out of your orbit. They will get more distant from you as you stop seeking their advice, stop answering the phone when they call, or start minimizing your contact with them.

Some will let the distance grow as they have already realized their waning influence on you. Others will fight to regain their influence and use guilt or intimidation to try and bring you back into their orbit again. Most of the time it is family who fights the hardest to sink their talons back into you. So prepare to hold your ground with them and keep pushing towards your objective. Don’t let them drag you back into their black hole of negativity once you have escaped.

6. Engage with positive people

Humans are social creatures and derive a lot of our happiness from belonging to social groups. Once you have eliminated the negative people, you can fill your social circle with more positive and upbeat people. People who encourage you and support you in your actions are precious. Seek out positive people, cultivate their friendship and see how much happier you are with them.

Final thoughts on breaking out of the influence of negative people.

Breaking free of the toxic thought cycle can be hard work. But, indeed, the effort is one that you must undertake. As long as you remain in the company of negative people, you will never bloom to achieve your greatest success.

5 Ways to Get Through Overwhelming Stress

September 10, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Stress is everywhere these days. But sometimes, that same stress can build up until it is overwhelming. Stress contributes to several diseases, from heart disease, obesity, and diabetes to depression. Stress is killing us. We live hectic, overscheduled lives, and there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. What can we do to lower our stress levels without radically changing our lives? One thing we can do is learn how to better manage our stress and our reactions to stress. These five simple steps can channel that overwhelming stress into something more productive and bring you more happiness and relaxation.

5 Ways to Get Through Overwhelming Stress

1. Let Go of Things That Are Out of Your Control

The biggest thing you can do is just to let go of worries about things totally out of your control. One big thing you can do is lessen how much you listen to news programs, whether they are on television, radio, or podcast. News feeds on people’s fears and anxiety and leads with stories that push those buttons. The vast majority of the things on the news are so far out of your control that they are in no way going to affect your life.

Unless it is your job to worry about international politics, the economy, or what case the Supreme Court hears next, you probably shouldn’t worry too much about it. It is good to be informed, but don’t get sucked into the 24/7 fear-mongering and drive your stress levels up. Let it go and worry about things you can make a difference in like local politics, how your family is doing, and taking care of them and your friends.

2. Step Away from Situations That Cause Stress on Occasion

Sometimes things become so bad that you need to step away and take a vacation or getaway for the weekend. Get out of your routine, see something new, or visit with an old friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out of the bubble of your job, family, and day-to-day worries. Something as simple as taking a walk in the park, or sitting outside in nature, can alter your perception of stress. All those things in your life will be there when you get back, but try to relax and forget it all for a while. When you come back, you will be refreshed, re-energized, and ready to tackle all those stressful things again.

3. Ask For and Accept Help When it is Offered

If you are in a jam and cannot figure out a way through the difficulty on your own, then don’t be afraid to ask for, and receive, help. We all need a helping hand now and again. There is no shame in asking for help when you are overwhelmed. Friends and family will step up when you need them to. Try not to take advantage of that goodwill, or it might not be available when you need it.

4. Eat Well and Exercise Regularly to Reduce Stress

When stressed, you will be more susceptible to eating foods that are bad for you or make you feel worse. So called “comfort foods” can be high in sugar and carbs, which stimulates the pleasure centers of our brains, making us feel better for a short period. However, the crash afterward can make you feel even worse. Exercise, on the other hand, can release a hormone called endorphins. These endorphins can make you feel better and lessen the effects of pain, similar to morphine. Eating healthier foods can lift your mood. And when you combine eating well with exercise, you can release some of the stress you experience positively and constructively.

5. Act and React Appropriately

You should always act and react appropriately no matter how much stress you are under. Overreacting or venting to people can make situations worse than they already were and increase your stress as you try to recover from the fallout. Reacting violently is never a good option unless you try overcoming a burglar in your living room. If you feel like exploding, walk away for a few minutes until you have calmed down. Go outside, get some fresh air, scream to the heavens and release the building stress. Come back and deal with the situation when you are calmer and can resolve it without losing it with someone.

Final Thoughts on Dealing With Overwhelming Stress

“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.”~ Steve Maraboli

The wisdom of Steve Maraboli is more accurate than you might realize. Stress can cause a stroke or heart attack. Nothing is worth your life. Finding healthy coping mechanisms to deal with life experiences that can overwhelm you is essential. Doing so could literally save your life.

10 Questions To Ask Someone That Will Reveal The Most About Them

September 10, 2016 by Power of Positivity

When getting to know someone, you want to get the right information that helps reveal the most about them and their personality. These 10 questions are great starter questions to ask a romantic prospect, a new friend, or potentially (except for number 8) a job interview candidate.

10 Questions To Ask Someone That Will Reveal The Most About Them

‘Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.’ – Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II, The King and I

When you first meet someone, you know so little about each other. Getting to know someone can be fun, and it can be as long as you want it to be. But what if you want to speed things up a bit and ensure you’re in a good connection with each other rather than wasting time? Here are ten questions you can ask each other that will reveal the most about yourselves.

1. What’s something that no one would guess about you?

This question gets at the underlying nature of their personality. Often we can guess quite a bit about someone based on their appearance, clothes, and mannerisms, but what are they hiding?

2. What do you believe in?

This is a pretty open question to ask someone, but it could reveal a lot about them. For example, they could say anything from ‘The constitution’ to ‘Santa Claus’ to ‘Honesty.’ Or, maybe they believe that Casablanca was the best movie ever made. Either way, this question could tell you much about someone and what is important to them.

3. If you could be doing anything, anywhere right now, what and where would it be?

You might also want to add, ‘if money were no object’ to this question to get them to reveal the most about themselves. This is a way to ask what their favorite activity and place is. Maybe they have a longing to move away to a different place or to be doing a different career.

4. What do you wish you had done differently in your life?

This question will reveal a lot about someone’s past because, ultimately, we can’t change what we have already done. Living with regrets is no fun, nor is focusing on what might have been. You want to know what helped shape this person and if they continue to focus on the past or have their eyes set on the future.

5. What are you doing to improve yourself?

No one is perfect, so this question will reveal what someone dislikes about themselves and if they are taking the initiative to fix their flaws.

6. What’s one thing you’ve had to overcome in your life?

From a short 5-minute conversation, researchers looked at the differences between the sexes of how we perceive the friendliness of someone of the opposite sex. They found that males were more likely to perceive that women were being flirtatious or seductive. Women in the study did not think that friendly men who were talking to them were trying to seduce them.

7. What’s the most important thing to you?

This question could reveal if someone is materialistic, for example, if they say they value their car or a diamond ring. It could also reveal if they are idealistic, for example, if they say that their integrity is the most important thing to them.

8. What did you learn about yourself from your previous relationships?

Researchers at Lehigh University and the University of Texas looked at the question of what it really means to get to know someone. Most people think they are good judges of character. Still, in reality, we aren’t very accurate with our assessments of personality and our predictions of someone’s behavior based on what we know about them. Although people are often confident about the accuracy of their perceptions, ‘time and time again, researchers have shown that people’s impressions of others are prone to biases.’

The researchers found that people in a relationship are more likely to be accurate judges of personality if it is beneficial to their relationships. For example, being able to perceive your partner’s emotional state is beneficial to the health of your relationship.

9. How do you handle being in a bad mood?

Everyone has bad days, but how we handle them makes the biggest difference in our personalities. When you want to get to know someone, this question will reveal a lot about them, but you should also observe them when they are frustrated to see how they respond.

10. What do you wish someone would ask you?

Some people are just waiting for someone to ask them a certain question because they are dying to share some personal information with the rest of the world. Maybe they have a philosophical view they would love to share, or they want to reveal a hidden part of themselves to others. Either way, you’ll be sure to find out with this question.

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8 Warning Signs From Your Skin To Never Ignore

September 10, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Here’s how your skin may be the first alert to health problems.

Your skin is the body’s largest organ and is crucial in shielding our insides from the external environment. But did you know it also provides a window to our internal health?

The relationship between your skin and overall health is intricate and interwoven. Every change, no matter how minor, can be a piece of a larger puzzle. It underscores the importance of maintaining skin health and seeking professional advice when you notice consistent or concerning changes.

This article will look at how your skin might be trying to communicate with you about your overall health.

Eight Warning Signs Your Skin May Reveal About Your Health

Your skin is more than a mere protective barrier. Instead, it’s a mirror reflecting your internal health. Paying attention to its signals can provide invaluable insights into your overall well-being. Always consult with healthcare professionals if you notice any unusual changes.

Watch for these signs:

1 – Freckles and Moles: The Sun’s Impact on Your Skin

Everyone has unique patterns of freckles and moles on their skin, often determined by genetics and sun exposure. However, the sudden appearance of new freckles or moles or changes in existing ones should be noted with caution. Regular sun exposure can lead to increased freckles due to the skin attempting to protect itself from harmful UV rays. On the other hand, moles might change in size, color, or shape, which can be a potential sign of skin damage or increased risk of skin cancer.

Key Takeaway:

Protect your skin by limiting direct sun exposure and using sunscreen, especially during peak hours. Make it a habit to perform regular skin self-checks, and if you notice any changes in your moles or freckles, consult a dermatologist promptly.

2 – Adult Acne: More Than Just a Skin Deep Issue

While acne is often associated with teenagers, many adults experience breakouts, too. These aren’t just simple skin flare-ups; they can indicate underlying health issues. Hormonal imbalances often trigger adult acne.

Factors like stress and certain inflammatory foods can exacerbate the condition, leading to deeper cystic acne. For women, hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles can also result in acne flare-ups.

More importantly, if accompanied by irregular periods, unexpected weight gain, and excessive hair growth, it could point toward a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Key Takeaway:

If you suspect your acne isn’t just a superficial issue, seek advice from a dermatologist or endocrinologist. They can provide insights into potential hormonal imbalances and recommend appropriate treatments.

3 – Red Thickened Skin with Silvery Scales: Understanding Psoriasis

If you observe patches of red, inflamed skin covered with silvery scales, it might be indicative of psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition which accelerates skin cell turnover.

Instead of being shed, these skin cells accumulate, leading to the characteristic patches. The exact cause of psoriasis remains unknown. Still, genetic predisposition and triggers like stress, infections, or certain medications can play a role. Thankfully, advancements in medicine, such as immunotherapy, have shown promise in treating some cases.

Additionally, numerous natural and homeopathic remedies can alleviate symptoms.

Key Takeaway:

If you suspect you have psoriasis or are experiencing symptoms, consult a dermatologist. Early detection and appropriate management can significantly improve the quality of life for those with the condition.

4 – Pale Skin: More than Just a Fair Complexion

It could signal anemia if you’ve recently noticed your skin turning unusually pale, especially when accompanied by fatigue or shortness of breath. Anemia is when your body lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells to send oxygen to all its tissues. One common type of anemia is iron deficiency anemia, which, as the name suggests, results from inadequate iron in the body. Addressing this can be as straightforward as incorporating more iron-rich foods into your diet or taking prescribed iron supplements.

Key Takeaway:

A sudden shift towards paleness can be significant. While it might be a relatively benign iron deficiency, it’s essential to rule out more severe conditions like internal bleeding or leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Always consult a physician if you experience sudden or drastic skin changes.

5 – Dark Patches: The Silent Warning of Insulin Resistance

Darkening of the skin, especially in the creases and folds, coupled with a velvety texture, is medically termed acanthosis nigricans. This skin manifestation often hints at insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s cells don’t respond to the hormone insulin effectively.

Over time, insulin resistance can cause type 2 diabetes, a chronic disease with wide-ranging health implications.

Key Takeaway:

If you notice dark, velvety patches forming on your skin, especially around the neck or armpits, it’s time to consult a doctor. A simple fasting blood glucose test can help gauge your blood sugar levels. Achieving controlled blood sugar levels can reduce the risk of diabetes and also aid in lightening these skin patches.

6 – Persistent Itchiness: Beyond a Simple Skin Irritation

The occasional itch is a universal experience, often attributed to minor skin irritants or transient factors. However, if you find yourself incessantly scratching, exploring the cause is essential.

Persistent itchiness can stem from allergic reactions due to dietary changes, new personal care products, or a shift in laundry detergents. It’s crucial to pinpoint and eliminate potential allergens to assess any improvement.

Key Takeaway:

Chronic itchiness isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be a warning sign of underlying health issues. Consider further medical evaluation if eliminating common allergens doesn’t relieve your symptoms. Diseases like celiac disease, where the body reacts adversely to gluten, or diabetes can manifest as unrelenting itchiness.

7 – Dry Patches: Not Just a Simple Skin Quirk

Encountering dry skin patches can often be attributed to environmental factors, like the cold and dry air during winter months. Dehydration also plays a role in drying out the skin, as does a deficiency in essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

Simple measures like increasing water intake, applying a nourishing skin moisturizer, and incorporating foods rich in omega-3s, such as walnuts and edamame, can be beneficial to alleviate these dry patches.

Key Takeaway:

While dry skin is common and often benign, paying attention to any accompanying symptoms is essential.

Do you ever notice persistent dry patches and symptoms like these?

Fatigue
Unexpected weight gain
Constipation

These could indicate an underactive thyroid gland, also known as hypothyroidism. A straightforward blood test can ascertain thyroid function, helping to address potential concerns promptly.

8 – Red Cheeks: Beyond Blushing

Sudden redness or flushing of the cheeks may seem harmless, attributed to embarrassment or a reaction to a hot environment. However, persistent redness could indicate rosacea, especially if coupled with visible blood vessels or pimple-like bumps. While the exact cause of rosacea remains elusive, specific triggers are known to exacerbate the condition. These include cold weather, spicy foods, alcohol consumption, and periods of heightened stress.

Key Takeaway:

If you notice consistent redness in your cheeks, it might be more than just a reaction to your surroundings. So please consult a dermatologist who can provide insights into potential rosacea triggers for you and recommend treatments to manage the condition. In the meantime, you should rethink that spicy burrito and margarita combo and consider some stress-reducing activities other than that intense curling match!

Other Considerations to Ponder

Here are some things to consider if you see these changes occurring:

A Dynamic Interface: The skin constantly converses with our body’s systems, from the endocrine to the immune. Changes on the skin can be symptomatic of systemic changes, a subtle nudge, or sometimes a glaring indication that all is not well within.
Proactivity Over Reactivity: By observing and understanding our skin’s signals, we can adopt a proactive approach to health. Addressing concerns when they first manifest on the skin can prevent more significant complications.
Beyond Aesthetics: While modern society often places a premium on flawless skin for aesthetic reasons, the actual value of skin health runs far deeper. Healthy skin exemplifies balanced nutrition, adequate hydration, optimal hormonal function, and a robust immune system.
External Factors: It’s not just internal health that the skin reflects. External triggers, such as stress, environmental pollutants, and dietary choices, often manifest on the skin first. These signs, if heeded, can guide us in making lifestyle changes that benefit not just the skin but overall well-being.
Seek Expertise: While being attuned to your skin’s changes is invaluable, it’s equally crucial to seek expert advice. Dermatologists and other healthcare professionals provide an essential bridge between observation and actionable insights, guiding us in understanding the deeper implications of skin changes.

Final Thoughts on the Connection Between Your Skin and Health

The magnificent canvas that envelops our body is not merely a passive barrier against environmental factors. It actively communicates, often as a reliable gauge of our internal health. The dialogues between the skin and our body’s internal systems reveal a profound interconnectedness, reminding us that we cannot categorize and must consider holistic health.

Indeed, the interplay between our skin and internal health is a testament to the body’s holistic nature. Every freckle, patch, flush, and itch is a story, a dialogue, a clue. As custodians of our health, our challenge and privilege lie in listening, understanding, and acting upon these messages. In its silent eloquence, the epidermis reminds us repeatedly that proper health is a harmonious blend of the internal and external, the seen and the unseen.

5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be More Attractive

September 10, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Attraction is a beautiful mystery. The way our heart flutters in the presence of a particular individual. Or how our mind repeatedly drifts towards thoughts of them. It’s a profoundly human experience. Attraction, however, is a deeply subjective phenomenon. What one person finds alluring, another might find mundane.

Despite this subjectivity, science has shown us several universally appealing traits and attributes most people find attractive. Let’s explore these together, not just as points to apply but as a journey into understanding the intricacies of human attraction.

Try These Five Things to Be More Attractive:

1 – Be Entertaining

This isn’t about turning into a clown or comedian. From a psychological standpoint, being entertaining means tapping into our brain’s inherent craving for novelty, engagement, and stimulation. We have a unique blend of interests, preferences, and values. What one person finds dull, another might find exhilarating.

So, the secret lies in authentically engaging in your way, fostering intrigue and curiosity. Embrace your individuality, your distinct sense of humor, your particular train of thought. People are more likely to be attracted to someone genuine, vibrant, and, in their way, captivating.

2 – Act Quickly When You and Someone Find Each Other Mutually Attractive

Time is of the essence when it comes to attraction. Our brain’s attention span is surprisingly short (even shorter than a goldfish’s!), meaning our impressions must be swift and impactful. The thrill of attraction often lies in the spontaneity, the unexpected. Hence, you’ll want to act with alacrity to spark someone’s interest, seizing the moment with grace and confidence. Remember, the key is not to rush your actions but to respond promptly and authentically to situations.

3 – Use Open Body Language

Research shows that body language is among the most important drivers of attraction. More specifically, positioning the body to convey “openness’ is among the most critical drivers of attraction.

Body language goes beyond mere posture or positioning. It’s a powerful form of communication that often transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Open body language speaks of a person’s openness to experiences and interactions, readiness to connect, and interest in the world around them. It suggests a person who is not just physically present, but also emotionally and mentally engaged. It conveys a certain level of vulnerability. In fact, it invites others to approach and interact, exuding an appealing sense of authenticity.

Open body language also exhibits self-confidence—a universally attractive trait. Confidence is not about dominating a room or overshadowing others. Instead, it’s a quiet assurance, a comfortable acceptance of oneself with all its imperfections. When a person exhibits open body language, they’re showing that they’re secure in their own skin. They’re open to engagement, not threatened by differing viewpoints, and confident enough to display a receptive demeanor. This transparency is a powerful attractor. It demonstrates that you’re not afraid to be yourself, and that’s incredibly appealing.

4 – Smile Often

Sometimes, the most straightforward actions are the most powerful. A genuine smile can light up your face and make you more appealing. Smiling intensifies perceptions of attractiveness, so much so that it can compensate for perceived physical unattractiveness. However, the emphasis here is on authenticity. Fake or forced smiles can come across as insincere. So, aim to cultivate a sense of joy and positivity within you, which will naturally translate into warm, genuine smiles that can win hearts.

Here’s the research that suggests smiling is universally attractive:

Researchers at the University of Bern examined this relationship between attraction and smiling in two experiments. During the first (and most telling) experiment, participants viewed a series of photographs consisting of alternating expressions of outward happiness (smiling) and other varying expressions. The participants were then asked to gauge the relative attractiveness of the photographs.

The researchers summarized: “The results of Experiment 1 revealed that the evaluation of attractiveness is strongly influenced by the intensive of a smile expressed on a face: A happy facial expression could even compensate for relative unattractiveness.”

5 – Have a Sense of Humor

A good sense of humor can be an irresistible magnet. It’s not just about cracking jokes but more about seeing the lighter side of life and making others feel good.

When we laugh, our brain releases a cocktail of feel-good chemicals like endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, making us feel happy and relaxed and enhancing our attractiveness. A sense of humor indicates that you can bring joy and positivity to others’ lives, undeniably appealing qualities.

Here’s an example of how that relates to attraction.

Ask a close female friend if they’ve seen any Mike Myers or Jim Carrey films (e.g., the “Austin Powers” or “Ace Ventura” series). If so, ask them if they found Myers’ or Carrey’s characters attractive.

If you’re uncomfortable doing this, YouTube Myers or Carrey movie clips and sift through the comments – many women find both men highly attractive.

Why is this?

Myers and Carrey are not physically-unattractive men (admittedly subjective!). But they’re not Brad Pitt or George Clooney, either. Still, Myers and Carrey demonstrate an inimitably-powerful sense of humor, namely making people laugh (hysterically). And many find them highly attractive for their hilarious sense of humor.

Final Thoughts about What Makes Someone Attractive

So moving forward, remember that attractiveness transcends superficial physical traits. It’s about the whole person—their personality, confidence, passion, sense of humor, and most importantly, their authentic self. These are the elements that create the potent magic of attraction.

Science has provided us with some insight into universally attractive traits. However, the essence of attraction is as individual as we are. What makes someone attractive is a profoundly personal mix of many factors. In striving to become more attractive, the goal should not be to conform to a set of universal standards but to enhance and express your true self more fully and genuinely.

After all, the most attractive you is the authentic you. You can create meaningful connections far beyond the surface by embracing who you are and sharing that with others. Remember, you are uniquely captivating in your own right, and your attractiveness shines brightest when it is authentically yours. So, dare to be yourself, dare to express, and dare to attract!

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Here are 6 ways to free yourself from the trap negative people try to put you in

1. Value Yourself

2. Eliminate Your Own Negative Thoughts

3. Cultivate a Positive Outlook

4. Identify negative people and their influences on your life

5. Remain steadfast in rejection of negative people

6. Engage with positive people

Final thoughts on breaking out of the influence of negative people.

5 Ways to Get Through Overwhelming Stress

1. Let Go of Things That Are Out of Your Control

2. Step Away from Situations That Cause Stress on Occasion

3. Ask For and Accept Help When it is Offered

4. Eat Well and Exercise Regularly to Reduce Stress

5. Act and React Appropriately

Final Thoughts on Dealing With Overwhelming Stress

10 Questions To Ask Someone That Will Reveal The Most About Them

1. What’s something that no one would guess about you?

2. What do you believe in?

3. If you could be doing anything, anywhere right now, what and where would it be?

4. What do you wish you had done differently in your life?

5. What are you doing to improve yourself?

6. What’s one thing you’ve had to overcome in your life?

7. What’s the most important thing to you?

8. What did you learn about yourself from your previous relationships?

9. How do you handle being in a bad mood?

10. What do you wish someone would ask you?

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Here’s how your skin may be the first alert to health problems.

Eight Warning Signs Your Skin May Reveal About Your Health

1 – Freckles and Moles: The Sun’s Impact on Your Skin

2 – Adult Acne: More Than Just a Skin Deep Issue

3 – Red Thickened Skin with Silvery Scales: Understanding Psoriasis

4 – Pale Skin: More than Just a Fair Complexion

5 – Dark Patches: The Silent Warning of Insulin Resistance

6 – Persistent Itchiness: Beyond a Simple Skin Irritation

7 – Dry Patches: Not Just a Simple Skin Quirk

8 – Red Cheeks: Beyond Blushing

Other Considerations to Ponder

Final Thoughts on the Connection Between Your Skin and Health

Try These Five Things to Be More Attractive:

1 – Be Entertaining

2 – Act Quickly When You and Someone Find Each Other Mutually Attractive

3 – Use Open Body Language

4 – Smile Often

5 – Have a Sense of Humor

Final Thoughts about What Makes Someone Attractive

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