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11 Signs You’ve Met Someone From Your Soul Family

August 19, 2016 by Power of Positivity

A soul family member is a rare find indeed. Once you connect with them, you feel something uniquely special that you want to hang on to forever. You may feel a sense of connection to a soul family member. In fact, they seem comfortable and familiar to you. People believe that soul family members are souls that have a similar soul energy vibration and that they can sense this.

Being drawn to another person for no reason is usually a sign of a soul family member. Sometimes you can sense positive energy radiating from them. It pulls you to the, but you can’t explain why. Let’s look at some of the other signs that you’ve met someone from your soul family.

11 Signs You’ve Met Someone From Your Soul Family

1. With someone from your soul family, you feel understood

‘Seek first to understand, then to be understood.’ – Stephen R. Covey

Feeling as if you are completely understood by another person is an excellent sign that you’ve met someone from your soul family because it is such a rare feeling. We experience communication problems frequently, and a good listener is hard to find. A soul family member is an excellent listener and they ask questions to fully understand your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs about a topic.

2. You feel excited to see them again, always

You might have just stepped out of the shower and look like a drowned rat. But when someone from your soul family shows up unannounced, you welcome them in and give them a wet hug anyway.

3. You have tremendous patience for your soul family

Other people might aggravate you, but not your soul family member. You can look at their annoying behavior and see that they do not act out of negative intentions, but out of their own frustrations. Once you can see this, you feel empathy for them and even a sense of urgency to help them eliminate the frustrating parts of their life.

4. You wish you could marry them

Whether or not you find them attractive, whether or not they are even the right gender for your romantic preferences, you wish that they were so you could be connected to them forever.

A joint research study by the College of William and Mary and New Mexico State University looked at opposite sex friendships and the misperceptions about them. They found that when participants were asked to estimate their opposite sex friend’s level of sexual and romantic interest in them that women underestimated the level of interest in them by their male friends and that the opposite was true for men.

5. You can unburden yourself with your soul family

A soul family member is not in your life for personal gain or to dump all of their troubles on you. In fact, you will feel quite the opposite, you feel able to unburden yourself due to their careful prompting and the gentle questions that they ask that allow you to feel comfortable opening up.

6. You feel like you’ve known them your whole life

You have each shared so much of your lives with each other that a soul family member could tell a stranger the details of your childhood like they knew you then, even if they didn’t.

7. You loose track of time when you are with your soul family

You could talk for six hours and not be a bit surprised about how much time has passed. That’s because time seems not to exist while you are with your soul family member.

8. They empower you to be your best self

A soul family member is not only cheering you on, but they help you to reach your highest potential. They challenge your old beliefs, question you on what is holding you back, and push you to achieve your goals and find fulfillment.

9. Your soul family is wise beyond their years

You’ve met someone from your soul family if you feel that they are an ancient wise one who you might find at the top of a mountain in the Himalayas. This wise person is like a guidepost on your path of enlightenment and you are surprised at the wisdom that comes from their mind to yours.

10. You may have just seen each other but you can have a conversation like you’ve spent months apart

Researchers looked at the strength of same sex friendships for men as compared to women and sought to understand the common belief that friendships between women are not as strong as the bond that is formed between male friends. The researchers concluded that the nature and strength of friendships was no different for men and women, especially when they were long-duration connections. These long-term friendships can be thought of as your soul family.

11. Your soul family gives you a broader perspective

You feel like you have taken a step back and can evaluate the path that your life is on with a totally fresh set of eyes when you have talked it over with your soul family.

The 10 Most Important Things Parents Can Do to Raise Confident Kids

August 19, 2016 by Power of Positivity

As parents, our main goals include the health and welfare of our children. We strive to make sure they have a healthy amount of self-esteem, happiness, security, and love. But we should also strive to rear confident children.

It takes a village to raise a child. It’s not just the parent, but the entire world, consisting of teachers, friends, and strangers. Psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, Carl Pickhardt, says that “A kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new or challenging things because they’re scared of failing or disappointing others.” Anything we teach our children must start with us. If we want to provide a healthy dosage of confidence, then we as parents must also learn to have self-confidence. We cannot give what we don’t have.

Here are ten things that parents do to raise confident children:

1. Acknowledge the effort they put into everything.

It’s important to recognize the things children do and encourage them to keep going. Even when something is not finished, allowing them to know it’s not a failure, but a chance to do things differently gives them the self-esteem and confidence needed to dismiss failing. Teach your child that failure is not negative. Failure is the ability to do something in a different manner in order to achieve a goal. Allow for them to express their frustration, but continue encouraging them to keep trying out different ways. For example, if they aren’t good at one sport, and they are frustrated, then try and find another sport for them.

2. Allow them to solve problems on their own.

As parents, we don’t want our children to struggle. But, it’s important to teach them how to problem solve and find answers to their own issues. They can ask for help, but ultimately it lies with them to figure out the best possible solution to their challenge, event, or work. Share with your child the things you know, and how you have solved those problems. In witnessing and hearing examples, they can determine the best course of action for themselves. Give them credit for tenacity and perseverance.

3. Endorse and support curiosity.

Parents who play with their children create a bond of love and respect. Allowing your child to explore the world around them is a gift to the soul. We live in times of push-button results. Technology is wonderful, but many children do not explore the natural world outdoors. It’s important to venture out of the comfort zone and show your child more than what can be easily found in a computer. Implement the desire to ask questions, to use the imagination, and find new ways of doing things. Author, E.E. Cummings, wrote, “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”

4. Teach your child the foundation for success.

Success is founded by the trials and errors of challenges. It’s vital to teach your child that he or she can work hard and have success. It’s also important to reward them when they accomplish things in school or at home. Their self-confidence increases to higher levels when they know that their parents are in full support of what they do. Raising a confident child with healthy self-worth means being realistic and understanding their strengths and weaknesses. They have to learn that not everything comes out great at all times, but in trying and persevering, they can reach any goal they want. They might not be good at one thing, but they can continue looking for other ways.

5. Participate in your child’s education.

It’s not just a matter of being in contact with teachers; children need to know that their parents are fully invested in their education. A child who knows that his parents are part of his education tends to work harder. Positive reinforcement comes when parents have study and reading time together. Helping them learn also becomes a time to spend together as a family. Children need discipline and routine. They need to know and feel that their parents care about their education and their future. They need to be rewarded for good grades. It’s important that they understand that “working” in their homework is like working in an office some day.

6. Give your child responsibilities that will make them feel more confident.

Children need chores. They need to know that when they clean their rooms or cut the grass, they feel good about themselves. Providing responsibilities for your child increases their worth. They know if they do these things, they get rewarded. And, it’s not about monetary payments. It’s about showing them that they need to care for their things. They need to cherish what they have, and home is the first place to start. It’s vital to discipline in order to raise a confident child. They will be exposed to positive and negative influences. Giving them responsibilities and having them follow-through is a way of exposing them to accountability.

7. Help your child share his or her feelings.

It’s pivotal, as parents, to allow your child to show their feelings. If they are crying, telling them to stop adds anxiety and stress. Honor your child’s emotions, especially when they are trying to express them in a healthy manner with you. We all want to be heard. We all want to know that we matter. When a child feels hurt, we have an opportunity to show them that it’s okay and talk through it. It’s in those moments of verbalizing that confidence is created. We want them to verbalize and express the deepest parts of themselves. This is healthy.

8. Recognize and praise your child for any struggles and adversities.

Maureen D. Healy shares her findings on PsychologyToday:

“Praise your child and not necessarily what they do. A common mistake in parenting is to solely focus on what your child does (i.e. plays violin, gets good grades) versus who your child is in this moment. Children grow confidence from feeling good about who they are on the inside and trusting whoever they are is good, capable, smart and able to face whatever life presents them (i.e. a bully or a best friend).”

Failure teaches adversities and resilience. It’s not about winning, but about moving forward even through the difficult times.

9. Provide challenges for your child.

Children need constant stimulation in order to keep their brains working properly. When they are bored, they get in all sorts of trouble. Providing your children with challenges, projects and fun activities enriches them. They feel a sense of accomplishment and they are learning. Confidence comes through the act of doing and accomplishing. The more they do something, the better they feel about themselves. This is the same with sports, school projects, and hobbies. Encourage new opportunities to create and use their imagination. These are the building blocks for learning and succeeding as adults.

10. Do not judge or criticize their performance.

There is a difference between constructive criticism and encouraging your child’s performance.
Research psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Weill Medical College, Cornell University, Peggy Drexler Ph.D., says that “The point isn’t to criticize children. But it’s to recognize that self-esteem really, truly comes as the result of achievement—in the classroom, on the field, at home—rather than false accomplishments. Instead of praising your child with ‘you’re so smart!’ be specific. Tell him, ‘You did a great job on your spelling quiz,’ or simply, ‘You tied your own shoes!’ Instead of telling him, he’s the best on the team when you really don’t mean it, tell him you could tell he tried hard. Next time, he’ll try even harder—guaranteed.”

A child who has a loving and supportive home life can overcome just about anything. Raising confident children starts with being confident parents. Our children are always looking at us for examples. We become their mirrors from the time they can focus their eyesight on us. So, if you want to instill healthy self-esteem, then it’s important to start with you as the parent.

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11 Signs Your Relationship Is Making You Depressed

August 18, 2016 by Power of Positivity

While no one can make you depressed, the conditions and limitations that you experience in your relationship can create a negative environment that contribute to a negative mood. Knowing the signs that your relationship is on a negative downturn can help you to make a choice to make a change to a life of positivity.

11 Signs Your Relationship Is Making You Depressed

1. You have no say in what happens from day to day

Lacking control over what happens in your relationship daily indicates that your partner exerts more than their fair share of control. You should have an equal say in the distribution of chores, choice of activities, monetary decisions, etc.

2. You fear your partner’s reaction

Anger from your partner can make you withdraw even further into isolation, which is a sign of depression. Avoiding communication with your partner will not fix the depressed feelings that you are having, but it will only make them worse.

3. You are dependent on your partner

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign looked at the impact that depression has on relationships. Although the researchers looked at people who had already been diagnosed with depression and were open about it with their partners, their findings revealed 8 negative factors that can be used as signs of depression.

Here are the negative effects of depression on a relationship:

- emotional toll
- romance and sexual intimacy problems
- communication problems
- isolation
- lack of energy/motivation

dependence on the relationship
lack of understanding
uncertainty

4. You feel the burden of your relationship

Your relationship rests like a weight on your chest, making you feel immobilized and unable to leave, move, or change things for the better. It takes great inner courage and strength to recognize the relationship is making you depressed and hindering the resolve to move on.

5. You’ve withdrawn from social activities

Researchers at the University of Michigan looked at risk factors for depression in romantic relationships and found that a lack of social support outside of the partnership was a major influencing factor on whether one partner experienced symptoms of depression. Lack of social support can also include a lack of support from family members.

You may feel that your partner doesn’t want you to see your friends, but doing so is essential to your mental health. Don’t allow your relationship to make you feel more depressed by avoiding the friends and family members who can help you to work through your feelings about your partner.

6. You have the desire to fix things, but no energy to do so

You wish for a more happy, positive relationship with your partner, but the literal energy that it takes to work on your problems is not within your reach. Depression can often lead to a lack of physical energy that feels like you cannot act, even if it will make things better.

7. You contribute more than your partner does to the relationship

Perhaps you do more of domestic work than your partner does, or you contribute more financially. There is sometimes an unequal distribution of work in a relationship, but it will only be making you feel depressed if you are resentful of the imbalance and unable to change it.

8. You can’t remember the last time you and your partner laughed together

If you were experiencing more joy and positive emotions in your relationship, you wouldn’t be wondering if your relationship is making you depressed. Happiness is visible in the number of smiles and the laughter shared by loving partners. If you miss this key positive emotional element, you may feel depressed.

9. You worry about the future of your relationship

When you feel like your relationship is making you depressed, you can feel hopeless about the future. Not being able to see how your relationship leads to a happy ending can make you sick with worry, stress, and anxiety, and hopelessness can make you also feel depressed.

10. Your partner doesn’t listen

Communication is so essential to a healthy romantic partnership. Lacking a willing ear to listen when you have a concern can feel isolating and can make you feel depressed. Your partner should be paying attention to you when you speak, but if they don’t, a lack of listening can feel like rejection from your partner, which leads to negative feelings of depression.

11. You are seeking someone to talk to outside your relationship

Emotional cheating is one way to look at this, but confiding in someone else about how you feel about your relationship issues is a sign that you aren’t able to communicate with your partner, and it is making you depressed.

5 Phrases Chronic Liars Use Often (and Understanding Why They Tell Lies)

August 18, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Even though everyone occasionally lies, lying isn’t generally acceptable. You may think you’re honest, but you could be lying more than you think. But many people acknowledge a difference between chronic liars and occasional fibs.

For instance, if your friend buys you lunch then asks if you enjoyed the meal, you might say yes out of politeness, even though your food was greasy and tasteless. These are called “white lies.”

One study found that 40% of adults said they lie at least once a day, usually in trivial ways.

He does not answer questions, or gives evasive answers; he speaks nonsense, rubs the great toe along the ground; and shivers; his face is discolored; he rubs the roots of his hair with his fingers. ~Description of a liar, 900 B.C.

What causes people to become liars?

Even though lying is everyone’s experience, some people lie a lot. They could even be called chronic liars. These folks lie for various reasons, such as to improve their self-esteem, to be perceived as impressive, or to be liked by others.

Studies show that certain personality types are prone to lying. People who tend to be more anxious, more manipulative, or have a specific sociability type lie more often. There are also personality disorders associated with lying. These include the following:

Narcissists: These people lie to boost their self-image and power over others.
Borderline or obsessive: This is a compulsive personality disorder.
Histrionic personality disorder: These people have an excessive attention-seeking disorder.
Antisocial personality disorder: This personality type is prone to be manipulative of other people.

What do chronic liars say?

Lying causes relational fallout. It ruins romantic relationships, frustrates co-workers, and sets a parent’s teeth on edge. But how do you know someone is lying to you? You cannot walk around with a lie detector to check your partner or teenager’s honesty. Interestingly enough, there are some everyday things liars do. These five phrases provide a good gauge for you to know who’s lying to you.

1 – Using the phrases “Honestly” & “To Tell You the Truth.”

When people lie, they often use phrases to persuade their listeners they are telling the truth. Whether it’s a conscious thing or not, this is a typical habit for chronic liars. They may say something like “Honesty” or “To tell you the truth” at the beginning of the end of their sentences as if you emphasize the truth of what they’re saying. Whether it’s your teenager trying to pull a fast one on you or a telephone salesperson offering you a good deal…be on the lookout for these words.

2 – Revealing too many details

When someone is lying to you, they often give you lots of unnecessary details to overload you with information to deflect their lies. These could be subtle clues that the person isn’t honest with you. Of course, this isn’t always the case. Some people are detail-oriented and explain things with lots of words. So, don’t assume you’re being lied to just because of many details. What could be an indicator here is that the facts seem well-rehearsed rather than off the top of their head. Details such as an exact time they did something or what color the sky was that morning could indicate that the person is embellishing the truth.

3 – “I never,” or “I always.”

No one can “always” or “never” do anything. That’s not reality. Chronic liars don’t understand this because they often use hyperbole. They may be trying to persuade you by embedding lies using “always” and “never” or words like them to emphasize what they’re saying.

Whatever the reason, it usually has the opposite effect. So, if your co-worker tells you he always finishes his work before he leaves the office, you may want to check out his story.

4 – They avoid ownership of their mistakes

Not taking responsibility for things is often a slippery slope for liars. They blame everyone else for what happened using pronouns like “he” or “she” or “they” rather than “I” statements. According to the American Psychological Association, one study found that liars need to distance themselves from situations to avoid taking responsibility for their own behavior. Other negative emotions liars use to throw you off course from realizing their responsible include

Anger, hate, frustration speech to push you away
Victimization or hurt, and disappointment as if they’re the one who has been taken advantage of.
Complain about being misunderstood or judged, indignation, and self-righteousness towards anyone who would accuse them.

Researchers developed a software program to analyze whether someone was lying in their writing. The software could detect lies 67% of the time. This was better than humans who could see being lied to only 52% of the time. It just shows that it’s tough to know if someone is lying to you.

5 – They use denials, justifications, and short answers

When a liar is asked about their story, they will deny wrongdoing automatically even before being accused. They may try to explain their behavior, even if you didn’t ask them for an explanation. Plus, they’ll use short sentence fragments that may not make any sense. Perhaps they feel guilty about lying, but this behavior is a dead give away you’re being lied to.

Five primary reasons why people lie

Perhaps you’ve realized you have fallen into a pattern of lying. It can be a subtle habit you develop over time. Here are some typical reasons why you could have fallen into a pattern of lying.

1 – To avoid punishment

According to criminal behavior expert Samantha Dewitt, deflecting blame is a big motivation to lie. It doesn’t matter whether you accidentally did something or you did it on purpose. You are still motivated to avoid getting punished. If you are worried about being punished, it may be time to step back and evaluate why this is happening if you tell the truth. Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you afraid at work? Whatever the reason, seek help from a counselor, pastor, or a good friend to talk to about it. Break free from living in fear.

2 – For a reward

The motivation to get something you want is so strong you are willing to lie to get it. For instance, you lie on your resume to get the job you really want, even though there’s a good chance you could be found out. This is self-defeating. This behavior could hurt you if you keep doing it. Seek out counseling to help you break free from this type of self-harm.

3 – To be popular

One study explains that peer pressure motivates people to lie.

Do you create stories to get people to like you? For example, you may claim to have visited several countries when you’ve never traveled. You may be suffering from low self-esteem. Don’t sell yourself short. You are a worthwhile person just the way you are without needing other’s approval of you.

4 – To protect someone else

You may lie to protect yourself, but perhaps you are lying to protect others from getting punished. You may be lying to protect your family, friends, or coworkers. If this is the case, find ways to help these people without needing to lie for them. It could be that they are manipulating you to lie for you. Suppose this is the case. Distance yourself from this type of relationship. Find out friends who don’t require you to lie for them.

5 – To protect yourself from physical abuse

You may lie to protect yourself from a partner or a co-worker. This is understandable. If you’re in an abusive relationship, seek help immediately.

Final Thoughts on Unmasking a Chronic Liar

It’s difficult to determine if someone is lying to you. One rule of caution is to be sure not to judge people but to get to know them before deciding they’re lying to you. Ask them lots of questions and look for inconsistencies in what they’re saying to you. If they are co-operative with you and want to help you understand what they’re saying, that indicates they’re telling you the truth.

Look for common phrases like saying “always” or giving lots of details in a rehearsed kind of way. Also, look for other indications of lying, such as not looking at your eyes, overly nervous movements, or headshaking at the wrong time.

What if you’re a chronic liar? If you find yourself falling into a habit of telling lies, you may want to evaluate why you engage in this behavior. If you’re in an abusive relationship or protecting someone manipulating you to lie, get help immediately.

Schizophrenia Found to Actually Be These 8 Genetic Disorders

August 18, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental health disorder that affects more than 1% of the American population, or one in every 100 individuals between the ages of 16 to 30. Its’ symptoms include paranoid delusions, agitation, hallucinations, and dysfunctional thought processing. Until recently, schizophrenia was thought to be a single disease. However, scientists have found new evidence that suggests otherwise.

Schizophrenia Found to Actually Be These 8 Genetic Disorders

In research documented in 2014 at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, schizophrenia has been linked to a group of eight genetic disorders with their own set of symptoms. C. Robert Cloninger, MD, PhD, one of the study’s senior investigators, shares, “Genes don’t operate by themselves. They function in concert much like an orchestra, and to understand how they’re working, you have to know not just who the members of the orchestra are but how they interact.”

Commenting on their findings, co-investigator Dr. Dragan Svrakic, a professor of psychiatry at the university, says: “In the past, scientists had been looking for associations between individual genes and schizophrenia. When one study would identify an association, no one else could replicate it. What was missing was the idea that these genes don’t act independently. They work in concert to disrupt the brain’s structure and function, and that results in the illness.”

Facts about schizophrenia in the US:

Schizophrenia is one the leading causes of disability in the US.
Approximately 75% of people who develop schizophrenia are between the ages of 16 and 25
Past research has indicated that 25% of people with schizophrenia recover completely
25% have symptoms that do not improve over time,
50% have symptoms than improve over a 10-year period.

Up until this research was conducted, about 80% of the risk factor for schizophrenia was known to be inherited. The recent study and research with more than 4,200 people identified distinct gene clusters that contributed to the eight different classes of this disease. The researchers looked at almost 700,000 areas of the genome that showed the variation occurring in a single unit of DNA. This variation is known as a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP).

“By comparing the SNPs of schizophrenic individuals with those of healthy controls, the team was able to identify the genetic variations linked to schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia were divided into groups based on the type and severity of their symptoms. The team looked at how the genetic variations interacted with each other to produce specific symptoms of the disorder.”

Ultimately, the researchers discovered that eight distinct forms of genetically based schizophrenia currently exist, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Researchers began to match symptoms with people’s unique genetic features to create genetic profiles. The results showed that, based on the genetic profiles, people are more susceptible to developing schizophrenia in their lives. As per the university’s findings, some patients who have hallucinations were matched to a distinct genetic feature with other symptoms. These specific genetic variations concluded a 95% certainty in the disease. For example, they found that disorganized speech and behavior were associated with a set of DNA variation that carried a 100% risk for schizophrenia.

Unfortunately, most of the variables regarding schizophrenia have not been explained. However, Dr. Cloninger said, “What we’ve done here, after a decade of frustration in the field of psychiatric genetics, is identify the way genes interact with each other, how the ‘orchestra’ is either harmonious and leads to health, or disorganized in ways that lead to distinct classes of schizophrenia.”

The team of researchers also believes that by studying how these genes interact, they can start to uncover new information about other common disorders, such as heart disease and diabetes. Even though the exact mutations that cause schizophrenia are not yet pinpointed, there is hope for the future of the illness. Genetic research continues in the regions of the brain so that schizophrenia can be cured, as it robs millions of individuals from having a mentally healthy life.

Treatments for the disease have not changed, or advanced, in over 50 years since the discovery of drugs that reduce the activity of the chemical messenger called dopamine. After this recent discovery, these drugs are being targeted for further investigation, since the findings are based in areas of genetic variations.

10 Health Symptoms Men Should Never Ignore

August 17, 2016 by Power of Positivity

We men are notoriously reluctant to go to the doctor. It probably stems from our aversion to admitting weakness to other men. Men are raised to be strong, dependable and tough. We are used to people leaning on us, not the other way around. When it comes to our bodies, though, we should pay attention to any symptoms and get them checked out if they become a problem.

Here are 10 health symptoms men should never ignore:

1. Stress

Chronic stress can cause mental health issues like depression, insomnia and anger management issues. But, it can also be a contributing factor to biological issues like heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Try to set aside time for yourself to relieve stress, whether it is a hard workout or relaxing with friends and family.

2. Erectile dysfunction

Men are pretty sensitive when it comes to the family jewels, the twig and berries, junk, or manhood. We define ourselves by it. So, when it isn’t working right, we don’t want to advertise it. It is a secret source of shame, but it might also be a sign of an underlying condition. Cardiovascular disease, or Arteriosclerosis, could cause reduced blood flow to the smaller blood vessels in the penis and inhibit the ability to get an erection. If you are having trouble getting or keeping an erection, then go see a doctor and have some bloodwork done just to be on the safe side. If anything, it just may be stress, but get it checked out anyway. Based on the results, your doctor should be able to recommend a suitable ed treatment.

3. Lumps on testicles

In order to keep your health intact, you should check your testicles regularly for any lumps. The testicles should be smooth, so if you find any abnormalities, you should get them checked. It could be something like a cyst or fluid buildup, but it could also be testicular cancer.

4. Difficulty urinating or urinating often

If you are getting up in the middle of the night to urinate only to have either nothing come out or dribbling before you get there, then you might have an issue with your prostate. The prostate produces the fluid your sperm swim around in and sits right under your bladder near the tube (Urethra) that goes from the bladder to your penis. When the prostate is inflamed or swollen, it puts pressure on the bladder (making you feel like you have to pee) or pinches the urethra (making it hard to pee even when you have to). Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer in men, and you should be getting it checked every year over the age of forty.

5. Persistent cough

A cough from a cold or flu should only last a week or so, but if it lasts for three weeks or longer, then it could be a sign of a persistent lung infection, COPD or lung cancer. Smoking increases your chance of having some, or all, of these issues, but you can still get them even if you don’t smoke. If your cough lasts for more than three weeks, then go get it checked out.

6. Changes in stool

If you have long term diarrhea or constipation (and haven’t changed your diet), or notice your stool is very dark (black), then you need to see a doctor. Colon cancer is another leading cause of death among men and can cause changes in your stool or ability to have a good bowel movement. If your stool is dark, almost black, then that is a sign of bleeding near your stomach or small intestine. So if you notice changes, then go see a doctor.

7. Large moles

Everybody has a mole or two, but if you notice new moles forming on areas of skin that get a lot of sun (like your arms and face), then get them checked out by a dermatologist.

8. Bloody urine

Blood in the urine can be a sign of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer often stems from smoking. That’s because the chemicals in cigarettes enter the bloodstream, damaging the bladder cells over many years. Other signs of bladder cancer can be abdominal pain, weight loss for no reason, lower back pain and frequent or recurring bladder infections. See your doctor immediately if you have blood in your urine.

9. Pain in your big toe

Pain in the big toe can be an early sign of gout. Gout happens when your body is not eliminating all of the uric acid. Uric acid builds up and forms tiny crystals of sodium urate in and around joints. These crystals eventually build up into hard lumps of crystal in and around joints causing those joints to be stiff and painful. In men, symptoms usually begin after the age of 30.

10. Lumps near the nipples

Lumps are never a good thing, and while women have had a very successful campaign to make women aware of breast cancer, there is no campaign for men. Yes, men can and do get breast cancer. So, call the doctor and schedule an exam if you feel a lump near your nipples or in your pecs.

The bottom line is that if something feels wrong in your body, put any stubbornness aside and see the physician.

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11 Signs You’ve Met Someone From Your Soul Family

1. With someone from your soul family, you feel understood

2. You feel excited to see them again, always

3. You have tremendous patience for your soul family

4. You wish you could marry them

5. You can unburden yourself with your soul family

6. You feel like you’ve known them your whole life

7. You loose track of time when you are with your soul family

8. They empower you to be your best self

9. Your soul family is wise beyond their years

10. You may have just seen each other but you can have a conversation like you’ve spent months apart

11. Your soul family gives you a broader perspective

Here are ten things that parents do to raise confident children:

1. Acknowledge the effort they put into everything.

2. Allow them to solve problems on their own.

3. Endorse and support curiosity.

4. Teach your child the foundation for success.

5. Participate in your child’s education.

6. Give your child responsibilities that will make them feel more confident.

7. Help your child share his or her feelings.

8. Recognize and praise your child for any struggles and adversities.

9. Provide challenges for your child.

10. Do not judge or criticize their performance.

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11 Signs Your Relationship Is Making You Depressed

1. You have no say in what happens from day to day

2. You fear your partner’s reaction

3. You are dependent on your partner

4. You feel the burden of your relationship

5. You’ve withdrawn from social activities

6. You have the desire to fix things, but no energy to do so

7. You contribute more than your partner does to the relationship

8. You can’t remember the last time you and your partner laughed together

9. You worry about the future of your relationship

10. Your partner doesn’t listen

11. You are seeking someone to talk to outside your relationship

What causes people to become liars?

What do chronic liars say?

1 – Using the phrases “Honestly” & “To Tell You the Truth.”

2 – Revealing too many details

3 – “I never,” or “I always.”

4 – They avoid ownership of their mistakes

5 – They use denials, justifications, and short answers

Five primary reasons why people lie

1 – To avoid punishment

2 – For a reward

3 – To be popular

4 – To protect someone else

5 – To protect yourself from physical abuse

Final Thoughts on Unmasking a Chronic Liar

Schizophrenia Found to Actually Be These 8 Genetic Disorders

Facts about schizophrenia in the US:

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Here are 10 health symptoms men should never ignore:

1. Stress

2. Erectile dysfunction

3. Lumps on testicles

4. Difficulty urinating or urinating often

5. Persistent cough

6. Changes in stool

7. Large moles

8. Bloody urine

9. Pain in your big toe

10. Lumps near the nipples

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