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5 Traits of A Beautiful Woman (Besides Her Looks)

January 28, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Talking about what makes a woman beautiful other than her appearance could mean different things to the woman herself. Besides that, others who see her as beautiful may interpret it uniquely. She is relaxed and open to many new possibilities if she feels beautiful.

A woman can choose to be so for others or just for herself. She may not desire a partner, but she can use her power for her own life.

Usually we think of beauty as a visual trait often translated into attractiveness. Often, people first see her eyes, skin, hair, makeup, and figure.

5 Things That Make A Woman Beautiful (Besides Her Looks)

If you had to think of what else was beautiful about a woman besides her looks, it would probably be one of these five things.

1. A woman and her brain

A woman who is smart beautifully uses her words. Whether she is crafting elegant messages or writing you a love letter, you find her brain to be beautiful. When she combines the power of her brain with her voice, you will be enchanted by her.

A smart cookie who can use her intellect can have financial prowess, creative success, and take the lead. She is competent linguistically, mathematically, and socially. In the bedroom and the workforce, she is smart, playful, and innovative and, because of this, absolutely beautiful.

2. A woman and her nurturing nature

Women tend to be thought of as being more emotional than men. The abundance of a woman’s passion, love, caring, generosity, and joy are beautiful emotions that you want more of in your life. Women are the ones who do the emotional work in a relationship by keeping everyone’s needs taken care of.

Having your emotional needs met by a woman is a beautiful thing, mainly because she is providing you with affection and relieving stress and worries that you may have. You can lay your mental and emotional burdens down when a woman uses her powers of empathy on you.

She is connected to her own spirituality and enjoys the strength she draws from her beliefs, values, and morals. She connects to other people on a personal level that is more about helping each other than benefiting from each other, and that type of caring is one thing that makes her beautiful.

According to one study, there may be an evolutionary reason for women to be selective of their partners in terms of ensuring the investment of their partners in child-rearing. Female emotions are one thing that makes her beautiful to you because she can use them to demonstrate her devotion, commitment, and loyalty to you.

3. A woman and her confidence

Self-confidence is one thing that makes both men and women beautiful. When a woman acts sure of herself, she shows that she is comfortable in her own skin. Indeed, she appears totally confident in her abilities. Projecting that relaxed ease that comes through physically as a confident walk is something that both men and women find attractive.

A confident woman knows herself. She is independent because she can rely on herself to handle situations without stress. She is capable but knows her limits and can be honest about her strengths and weaknesses.

4. A woman’s pheromones

That smell you can’t identify but makes you instantly interested in a woman is probably her pheromones. We all have chemical signals sent out by the secretions from our armpits. These chemical signals are sensed by others who come to them like moths to a flame.

In a study of a synthetic female pheromone, women who applied the pheromones to their skin reported an increase in the frequency of sexual intercourse, sleeping next to a partner, formal dates, touching and kissing compared with women who were not using the pheromones.

When someone is attracted to a female and they can’t figure out why, pheromones are usually the signal that was sent and received. A woman’s pheromones can change throughout her cycle and may be altered by birth control medications. Men may be able to tell if a female is ovulating by her pheromones and may find her particularly attractive during this time.

5. A woman and her skills

A lady with a resume of her accomplishments is beautiful. She can translate her brain into action. This lady can get things done. She raises her kids, manages her money, and cooks meals with love in her tender moments. Then she challenges you to a marathon or works to protect the environment

An accomplished woman may also have talents in lovemaking, which is one of many things you hope to learn from her if you are lucky enough to be with her.

If you had to think of what else was beautiful about a woman besides her looks, it would probably be one of these 5 things.

5 Recharging Techniques For Introverts

January 28, 2016 by Power of Positivity

To all my fellow introverts out there, I thoroughly understand your dilemma. You want to spend time with others. Yet the energy of being around so many people at once can seem overwhelming to your senses. You love people. But you can only tolerate them in small doses. You want connections with people. But you often find it hard to bond with other people. You want deep conversation, while most of the time, people at social gatherings just engage in small talk. On the other hand, you might feel so comfortable and at ease alone that you don’t even find it necessary or worthwhile to seek out friendships. Maybe you enjoy your own company so much that you don’t need to form relationships with others.

According to research, introverts comprise 16-50% of the population. This means introverts must adjust to an extroverted world, not the other way around.

So, this article applies to all the struggling introverts out there who find it hard to maintain their energy levels when in the presence of others.

Here are 5 recharging techniques for introverts:

1. Find some alone time each day.

As much time as we have to spend around others, it only makes sense that we would want to relish in the silence of solitude every once in a while. Every day, make some time for “you” time, whether that means going for a walk in nature, meditating, drawing, writing, going into your room and lighting incense, taking a hot bath, or whatever you need to do to relax. Don’t feel selfish for needing your alone time; as an introvert, self-care and self-love is crucial for remaining balanced, happy, and healthy.

2. Unleash your creativity.

Oftentimes, introverts feel stressed out and overstimulated in social situations. A good remedy for anxiety and stress is simply engaging in creative activities, whether that means writing, drawing, painting, dancing, singing, or whatever you enjoy. Studies have shown that creativity reduces stress, so why not pick up a pen or paintbrush after your next outing and forget about the outside world for a while?

Creativity can also help you become more aware of yourself and your needs/talents, which will help you cope better with unsettling situations.

3. Make your friends and family aware that you need space.

Don’t hesitate to let your loved ones know that you need to go home early from a social situation; this doesn’t mean you’re selfish; it means you care enough about yourself and others to know when you’ve had enough. Friends and family know you best, so this shouldn’t surprise them, anyway. Introverts don’t always want to stay five hours at a social gathering; maybe they’d rather stay for three and go home to relax afterward. You don’t have to compromise to have a social life; simply find a balance between both, and learn to feel comfortable in your own skin. As an introvert, don’t feel rude or disrespectful for asking for more alone time – if this makes you feel more balanced and relaxed, then you have every right to follow your instincts.

4. When socializing, go to small get-togethers.

Parties or other social events with lots of people can quickly become draining or overwhelming to the average introvert. Introverts usually do better in smaller group settings, where they can talk more intimately with people and avoid the huge crowds and noise that accompany typical social situations. If you need help making friends, check out meetup.com for local events; you can often find smaller gatherings here that will make you feel more comfortable socializing with others.

5. Don’t try to change your personality.

More than anything else, please don’t try to change to appease others or fit in. Although you shouldn’t identify with a label, our personality develops mostly in our earliest years of life. Nature and nurture play a role in developing your personality, and changing it would serve no purpose. While you can always work on certain aspects of your personality, faking extroversion will just backfire in the end, because you will feel so exhausted from trying to fake an entire persona.

If you need some tips on how to survive as an introvert in an extroverted world, please refer to our previous article here.

4 Signs Your Partner May Become Abusive

January 28, 2016 by Power of Positivity

A potentially abusive partner is a warning sign that you are in an unsafe situation. An emotionally abusive partner can quickly become a physically abusive partner. Domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse can quickly turn into homicide.

If you are even considering that you might be in an abusive relationship, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233), click the chat now link on their website, or contact your local police department to report the behavior that concerns you. The National Domestic Violence Hotline call is free, anonymous, and confidential, and it could save your life.

Taking action quickly could save your life or the lives of those in the household with you. Protect yourself and your loved ones at all times. IF you were wrong about your partner possibly becoming abusive, at least you took steps to get help before you became a statistic.

4 Warning Signs Your Partner May Become Abusive

1. Controlling

Dictating when, where, and how you live and who you see is a sign that your partner may become abusive. A relationship should be a partnership, not a dictatorship, and you should have the freedom to make choices independently. When your partner wants to remove your ability to chose for yourself, you should be ready to protect yourself.

Perhaps your partner believes in strict gender roles where women do all the housework and child-rearing while men have a place in the workforce. Then they may also think that you need to submit to their will financially and sexually as well. When your partner believes that they have the power in the relationship, they will seek to take any power away from you to stay in control.

Distrusting you, thinking that you are cheating, or accusing you of doing things you didn’t do are warning signs that your partner may become abusive. Threats of harm are a way of controlling you with fear. You can read more about emotional abuse in our article 20 Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship.

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233), in 2014:

“More than 20,000 victims disclosed instances of economic abuse, in which the abuser forcibly took control of or manipulated the victim’s finances in order to wield power over him or her.”

2. Belittling

Does your partner treat you like a child or as if you don’t know what’s best for you? That behavior is a warning sign that your partner may become abusive. In arguments, they use insulting, belittling language to make you feel less worthy than you are. Please read about taking back your self-worth in our article 5 Ways to End Abuse in a Relationship.

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233), 96% of the abuse reported was emotional or verbal, in which the abuser degrades, threatens, insults humiliates, or isolates the victim.

3. Blaming

If your partner is making you feel like it is your fault that they are so angry, depressed, or anxious, it is a warning sign that they may become abusive. When your partner has decided that you are the reason for their emotional outbursts, you become the target of their anger.

Turning an argument around, so it is your fault, is another trait of a person who may become abusive. Suzannah Weiss writes in her article on loveisrespect.org that she learned that the name for what her abusive partner was doing is gaslighting; “gaslighting – my partner’s technique of making me doubt my thoughts, feelings, and perceptions – was an abusive manipulation tactic. For the first time, I saw why his behavior stressed me out. And it wasn’t because I was a bad partner.”

Of the reported domestic violence, 57% of victims were concerned about their relationships for more than six months before ever reaching out for help. The cycle of violence is such that the abuser takes away the power from the victim. The victim feels powerless to do anything, and the abuser can continue removing power from the victim. Stopping the cycle before you feel mentally and emotionally incapable of doing something is essential.

4. History

A history of abuse from their childhood or with previous partners is a warning sign that your partner may become abusive themselves. In childhood and early adulthood, we are still learning how to cope with our painful emotions. Unfortunately, seeing parents who are violent and have a poor ability to cope with negative emotions teaches the same coping behaviors to their children.

According to one study on the prevention of domestic violence, “witnessing domestic violence or being the victim of abuse undermines one’s ability to trust and regulate emotions and results in hostile, dependent, insecure individuals with little ability to develop healthy relationships.” The same researchers say that “male batterers are more likely to score poorly on mental health tests (for example, anxiety, depression, mania, psychosis) and criminality indicators (for example, anti-social personality and stranger violence).”

You May Have Extraterrestrial DNA. Here’s Why…

January 28, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Although it sounds impossible, it might just be that you are the genetic descendant of extraterrestrials who passed on their DNA to you. Your ancient alien ancestors may have encoded information about their dying species into your DNA, hoping that life would go on.

The idea is more than just science fiction, it is actual science theory and has been studied by many researchers hoping to learn the truth about our amazing DNA.

You May Have Extraterrestrial DNA. Here’s Why…

Holes in current scientific theories of DNA

The concept of extraterrestrial DNA arises from two pieces of information that science does not explain well. The first is how the incredibly complex DNA sequence evolved out of just separate molecules floating together. The second is how only part of our DNA contains the genes that make us living, breathing humans; the rest is called junk DNA.

Nobel Prize-winning DNA researcher Francis Crick, author of the book Life Itself, did not believe that the DNA molecule could have been created on Earth by accident. It is such a complicated system that he felt it could not have been created by the process of evolution.

A current scientific theory explains the evolution of DNA through the idea of a primeval soup. When the Earth was created, all of these atoms and molecules were moving around and eventually some of them were together in a pool of water that had the ideal conditions for DNA to be created.

Francis Crick felt this primeval soup idea of how life was created was unlikely. He compared the likelihood of DNA has evolved this way to the same likelihood of a fully functioning jumbo jet being formed from the random debris blowing around in a hurricane.

An alternate theory of DNA

Crick instead created his theory of extraterrestrial DNA, which he called the theory of Directed Panspermia. Crick theorized that an alien race facing doom sought to preserve the essence of life and sent it to Earth via a spaceship.

A spaceship is the only way possible for the extraterrestrial DNA to reach Earth because a meteor would be exposed to too much radiation on its way to Earth from another solar system. It is also unlikely that any meteor could have left a solar system other than ours and arrived here.

Extraterrestrial DNA has messages

Our DNA has extra pieces that don’t seem to have a purpose. Scientists refer to these pieces as ‘junk DNA’ because they do not have any of the necessary genes that are important for our development.

Interestingly, patents have been issued for using DNA as a recording device. Scientists have already been able to record a song on the DNA of an E-coli molecule.

Crick proposed that maybe on our so-called ‘junk DNA,’ extraterrestrials could have recorded messages for us. These aliens sent the ingredients of life off into space hoping to preserve life and possibly the history of their civilization.

The conditions on other planets are more likely to favor the survival of microorganisms like DNA than they would for more advanced creatures. So aliens would not have sent their equivalent of lab rats into space because the creatures would likely die on another planet, but sending DNA would be different.

The Human Genome Project has decoded 3.2 million bases of the human DNA. Of these, 97% have no apparent function. The ENCODE project has attempted to uncover hidden meanings in this leftover DNA. Some of the junk DNA is believed to help with regulating the expression of genes.

The ENCODE project believes that between 9 to 50% of DNA has information that regulates the expression of genes

Ewan Birney, a computational biologist, says that ‘the evolutionary rules for regulatory elements are different from those for protein-coding elements. Basically the regulatory elements turn over a lot faster. So, if you find a particular protein-coding gene in a human, you’re going to find nearly the same gene in a mouse most of the time, and that rule just doesn’t work for regulatory elements.’

In other words, the junk DNA isn’t junk, or it doesn’t seem to be. The future for disease-prevention research may lie in understanding the junk DNA rather than focusing on genetic mutations.

So, even if 9 to 50% of the unexplained part of our DNA can now be accounted for, an unexplained portion remains to be decoded. Also, the theory of the primordial soup that created DNA in the first place remains a vague, unproven idea that Francis Crick did not agree with.

So the possibility remains that you are walking, thinking, feeling expression of extraterrestrial DNA that arrived here on Earth to preserve the essence of life. The potential for being an alien ancestor certainly may change your perspective as you go about your day.

5 Awkward Feelings You Have When You’re On The Right Path

January 28, 2016 by Power of Positivity

This might come as a surprise, but the right path doesn’t always emerge paved in gold, blanketed with comfort. Many times, when you follow the right path in life, you will inevitably experience uncomfortable feelings. Why? Well, think of it like this. When you’ve become accustomed to certain beliefs or a way of living for so long, and your life radically changes, it will feel foreign, and maybe even scary at first.

When you go through an internal awakening and realize you cannot keep living like you have been, you might begin to question everything you once knew. Don’t worry, everyone goes through this from time to time. You can’t expect the right path to appear and your life suddenly becomes devoid of challenges or upheaval. In fact, uncomfortable feelings can indicate that you have found the right path; after all, why would we ever follow through with a decision if we didn’t feel the least bit of apprehension? Isn’t life about taking risks, and going forward even if we feel scared? Oftentimes, the things that scare you will actually contribute to your growth as a person, which means you should follow through with them as you continue on your journey.

Here are 5 uncomfortable feelings you have when you’re on the right path:

1. Nervousness/anxiety

Anytime we face something new in life, we will start to experience feelings of apprehension. After all, anxiety and excitement are basically the same emotion, expressed differently. Maybe what we feel anxious about, can actually turn into what we feel excited about later on. As you continue on your journey, you might find that old ways of thinking simply don’t match up with your life choices anymore. You might begin to see the world as a hostile, scary place, and wonder how you fit into it all. Don’t worry or beat yourself up, this feeling is normal.

Oftentimes, it takes feeling utterly bewildered and on the verge of a breakdown to see things clearly. Feeling anxious simply means you have been resisting change, so just let go and let flow. Everything will work itself out in the end.

However, if you feel anxious the majority of the time, here are some ways to combat those emotions.

2. Feeling lost

You might begin to feel disassociated with everything around you, and feel totally disconnected from yourself and others. Again, these feelings will pass. All this means is that you’ve begun to awaken to your true identity, and all the old layers and false beliefs will start to melt away. If you feel like you’ve lost your direction, don’t let this overtake your senses. Remember, you have to lose your way to find it, as we live in a universe of duality. You cannot know yourself until you lose yourself, so consider this a blessing.

3. Insomnia

As you start to follow the right path in life, you might find that you have trouble falling, or staying, asleep. While this might seem harmful and very destructive, it can lead to incredible breakthroughs and new ways of thinking about life. Remember, it must get worse before it gets better, so losing sleep can indeed lead you to discover a totally new way of living that will help you feel more fulfilled, relaxed, and happy, thus resulting in better sleep.

These times might seem difficult and scary, but also remember that you are not alone here. 7 billion other people have to occupy this planet and share your struggles and fears as well, so find solace in this fact.

4. Isolation

Awakening to the right path can seem incredibly isolating at times. Others might imply that you’ve lost your mind, but don’t pay them any attention. Oftentimes, we find our inner truths in silence and solitude, so embrace them. You don’t need to feel afraid of your own company; instead, learn to love it. Make friends with your darkest shadows and your brightest light, and you will find that you don’t feel so alone by yourself after awhile. Isolation gives us a chance to define ourselves, instead of allowing our group of friends or family members define us.

5. Realizing that you don’t know who you are

It’s perfectly normal to release old labels and ways of identifying yourself. You don’t need to have stringent labels placed on yourself in order to function in this world; embrace yourself as the beautiful, cosmic being that you are, and keep an open mind. Being present and realizing that we can change moment to moment will help you on your path, as you strip away all the labels that no longer serve you.

9 Things You Owe Yourself

January 27, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Daily self-care rituals provide a sense of stability and regularity in our hectic daily lives; they give us an opportunity to establish healthy habits for living a more fulfilling life. You probably perform small rituals each day without even realizing it. Your morning routine of making coffee, having breakfast, and getting the kids ready for school serves as a ritual. The activities you do in the evening after work count as a self-care ritual, also. Maybe you come home, light some candles, and take a warm bath. Or, maybe you hit the gym or go for a run.

All of these things help us establish a routine, and allows our life to flow from one activity to another, smoothly and effortlessly. If you don’t already give yourselves some of these things daily, they will seriously help improve the quality of your life.

Here are 9 Things You Owe Yourself (Even If You Think You Don’t)

1. You owe it to yourself to write in a gratitude journal.

Feeling grateful doesn’t just sound good on paper; it actually has science backing up the benefits of expressing gratitude. A slew of studies have linked gratitude to lower levels of stress, higher immunity, better sleeping habits, lower overall body fat, and a happier mood overall, to name a few benefits. You’ll want your gratitude journal to be separate from your regular journal, just so you can focus your energy in the moment of what you feel grateful for.

This way, you can also look back on your journal and see how your gratitude has grown over the course of your practice. You can either write in your journal at the end of the day, when you wake up, or both, and don’t hold back. If you only feel grateful today that you had hot coffee, write that down. If you feel grateful for a million things that day, write them all down. Most importantly, remain honest with yourself and don’t hesitate to write down little things that might seem “silly” to others.

2. You owe yourself an easy start to your morning.

How do your morning rituals look right now? Do you hop out of bed, rush to your phone to check emails and notifications, and hurriedly run to the bathroom for a quick shower before grabbing a piece of toast on the way out? If this sounds like you, you might want to consider moving at a slower pace, and practicing mindfulness in your morning routine. Get out of bed slowly, stretch your limbs, and just sit for a while. Don’t run straight to your phone or computer, forget about getting ready for the moment, and just breathe. Allow your body to wake up, and simply train your brain to relax into the present moment.

These simple rituals can really transform an otherwise hectic, chaotic day, and give you a new perspective.

3. You owe it to yourself to meditate.

Obviously, we fully support the practice of meditation, and have mentioned it many times before, because it provides so many benefits in our daily lives. Meditating regularly can actually alter your brain chemistry, lower stress, boost your immune system, give you a more positive outlook, increase mental clarity, and so much more. If you have wanted to start a meditation practice but don’t know how, please refer to our previous article about meditation for beginners here.

4. You owe yourself a healthy breakfast

Many people skip breakfast, but it costs them later in the day when their energy levels start to drop. In order to get your day started on the right foot, opt for a healthy breakfast consisting of a smoothie, oatmeal, or a bowl of fruit with a piece of toast or some sort of grain on the side. Fuel your body with the nutrients it needs so you can feel your best throughout the day. Skipping breakfast might seem more convenient, but our bodies need food regularly to stay energized. If you have to, wake up 30 minutes to an hour earlier each day so you can prepare a nourishing breakfast.

5. You owe yourself exercise.

By now, you probably have heard all the benefits of exercise, but we’ll reiterate them here anyway. To list just a few, regular exercise improves your mood, releases chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin to leave you feeling happier and relaxed, helps you maintain a healthy weight, boosts self-esteem, lowers the risk of health problems, boosts energy levels, increases immunity, and much more. The key is to find something you really enjoy, and do it regularly, at least three to five times per week. This way, it won’t seem like a chore, but rather, something to look forward to in your routine.

6. You owe yourself a few deep breaths.

Deep breathing can stabilize your stress levels, give you peace of mind, and even lower your blood pressure. Breathing correctly can improve your mental, emotional, and physical health, and can also help you sleep better at night by calming your mind.

Here are 5 Breathing Exercises That Relax You Immediately

7. You owe it to yourself to be a decent human being

In our society, we tend to focus so much on paying our bills, doing our errands, and just trying to survive that we often forget about the mutual benefits of helping others. Getting in the habit of offering a helping hand to at least one person per day will give you a greater sense of self-worth, while also making someone else’s life a little easier.

8. You owe yourself the power of positivity.

Complaining does nothing but drain our valuable energy, and sucks the life out of us eventually. Complaining keeps us focused on the negatives, so try going at least a week without complaining at all, and see how much better you feel. A positive mindset gives way to a positive life, so keep this in mind next time things don’t seem to go your way.

9. You owe yourself time away from your phone.

It’s no secret that the bright lights from our electronics can keep us awake at night. The light plus the action of playing games, watching YouTube videos, or checking emails stimulates our brain, which is exactly the opposite of what we need to be doing before bed. Try reading, meditating, taking a warm bath, or drinking tea before bed instead of staying glued to technology, and see how much better you sleep at night.

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5 Things That Make A Woman Beautiful (Besides Her Looks)

1. A woman and her brain

2. A woman and her nurturing nature

3. A woman and her confidence

4. A woman’s pheromones

5. A woman and her skills

Here are 5 recharging techniques for introverts:

1. Find some alone time each day.

2. Unleash your creativity.

3. Make your friends and family aware that you need space.

4. When socializing, go to small get-togethers.

5. Don’t try to change your personality.

4 Warning Signs Your Partner May Become Abusive

1. Controlling

2. Belittling

3. Blaming

4. History

Holes in current scientific theories of DNA

An alternate theory of DNA

Extraterrestrial DNA has messages

Here are 5 uncomfortable feelings you have when you’re on the right path:

1. Nervousness/anxiety

2. Feeling lost

3. Insomnia

4. Isolation

5. Realizing that you don’t know who you are

Here are 9 Things You Owe Yourself (Even If You Think You Don’t)

1. You owe it to yourself to write in a gratitude journal.

2. You owe yourself an easy start to your morning.

3. You owe it to yourself to meditate.

4. You owe yourself a healthy breakfast

5. You owe yourself exercise.

6. You owe yourself a few deep breaths.

7. You owe it to yourself to be a decent human being

8. You owe yourself the power of positivity.

9. You owe yourself time away from your phone.

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