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20 Amazing Health Benefits of Lemon Water

September 11, 2015 by Power of Positivity

How we start our day can be very important to how our day unfolds. What we do in the morning matters and nothing matters more than taking care of our bodies. Our body including it’s organs and tissues wake up dehydrated and in desperate need of water to help eliminate toxins and rejuvenate our cells. Well, we don’t need to look any further than a glass of warm lemon water to help set our day off on the right foot.

Today, we know lemons have a variety of benefits when added to our diets, and we know we need to up our water intake. And that’s why a recommendation of lemon water makes sense. We should be drinking half our weight in grams of water each day.

A good habit to get into to is drinking a warm glass of lemon water first thing in the morning. The recipe is easy, simply squeeze half a lemon into a glass of warm water. Warm water is suggested because it uses less energy to process and helps awaken your entire body, while cold water can shock our systems. The rest of the day can include hot or cold lemon water, whatever the preference.

Most of us don’t drink enough water during the day and water is important to our bodies since it makes up about 60 percent of it. Adding lemon to your water intake adds nutrients like vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium, and pectin fiber. And let’s not forget the antibacterial properties your lemon water contains to help keep you healthy.

An added bonus, many people have successfully used hot lemon water as a substitute for coffee. So if you are trying to give up caffeine, hot lemon water may be just the thing to help you do it.

Here are twenty reasons you need to drink lemon water regularly throughout the day.

Regular glasses of lemon water can:

Lower your risk of stroke, according to the American Heart Association
Clear the skin and reduce signs of aging, including diminishing the signs of fine lines and wrinkles
Act as detox and cleanse according to a study on lemon water’s ability to improve the natural function of the liver
Enhance your mood and balance emotions
Balance your body’s pH levels
Reduce joint inflammation and act as a mild pain reliever
Help in the recovery from a hangover
Suppress your appetite and aid in weight loss
Relieve discomfort due to constipation
Freshen your breath
Calm and regulate your respiratory system
Alleviate urinary tract infections
Prevent dehydration and adrenal fatigue
Regulate your metabolism
Supercharge your brain power
Boost your immune system
Reduces mucus buildup
Flush your internal organs and keep them operating optimally
Increase the efficiency of your digestive system
Help you achieve your overall health goals

Pretty impressive list. Well to add to it, here are some lesser-known lemon facts.

Lemon is one of nature’s top seven potassium sources. Potassium is a mineral that promotes clear thinking and aids in normalizing blood pressure, and when paired with sodium, it can regulate the body’s water balance.
Lemon has been known to act as an insect repellent.
Gargle with the juice of one lemon plus an equal amount of hot water for an antibacterial mouthwash.
A tablespoon of fresh lemon juice has only four calories.
Christopher Columbus brought citrus trees to Haiti in 1493.
Lemon trees can grow up to 20 feet tall.
In the Victorian age, lemon trees were a sign of wealth and prestige.
Fully grown lemon trees can produce up to 600 pounds of lemons per year.
Fashionistas from the Renaissance era used lemon juice to redden their lips.
Cattle will choose to eat lemons rather than oranges, grapefruits, apples, and peaches.

In a time when many people are going back to eating natural, healthier food that nourishes their bodies, there is no better food to add to your nutrition plan than lemon. One of the best and easiest ways to add lemon into your diet is in your water.

Everyone is on a search for that easy trick to stay healthy, feel better, look younger and improve our lives and lemon water might just be that trick.

The disease-preventing capabilities of lemon and the hydration component of water make this duo a powerhouse of goodness. Adding lemon water to our daily routine can benefit us in so many ways, it’s a wonder why more people don’t do it. It is such an easy, preventive measure that there is no excuse.

As always, please consult with your wellness advocate before using lemon water as a medical treatment. This information is produced for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or be used as a substitute for your doctor’s advice.

8 Things Only Empaths Can Understand

September 10, 2015 by Power of Positivity

Only empaths can understand certain things in life.

Empaths, or highly sensitive people, comprise about 15-20% of the population according to Dr. Elaine Aron, who first coined the phrase in 1996. Empaths simply see and feel the world much more deeply but have been misunderstood and mistaken in the past for being socially anxious, extremely shy, introverted, and even fearful. However, empaths just process the world around them differently than other people; they get overwhelmed easily by stimuli and need ample time alone to readjust and regain internal balance.

If you identify as an empath, you have probably heard people tell you to “stop being so sensitive” or “just grow up already.” However, you shouldn’t have to hide your empathic nature or apologize for your demeanor simply because others don’t understand it. Empaths sometimes feel as though they live in a totally different dimension from others, so they usually feel accepted and comfortable only amongst each other.

Here are 8 things only empaths can understand:

1. They need ample alone time.

Empaths get drained from too much external stimulation, so they need time to recalibrate themselves and restore their energy levels. In most instances, they would rather spend time in solitude than with others, simply because doing too much with other people drains them immensely. This doesn’t mean they don’t like people; rather, empaths just obtain their energy from quiet time alone.

2. Empaths feel all emotions deeply.

Sadness, happiness, fear, distress…all of these are felt intensely by empaths. Sometimes, they feel as though they can’t control their emotions, and even feel cursed by their ability to feel things so deeply. However, they also understand that they possess a rare gift, and cherish it even during times when they feel overwhelmed by their emotions. Many people in their lives have probably told them to grow thicker skin and toughen up, but this doesn’t phase them.

3. They don’t like confrontation.

Empaths would much rather talk things out rationally or avoid the situation than hash things out in a heated confrontation. They don’t like upsetting people, and since they feel emotions on such a deep level, their pain is amplified thousand times over. Their nervous system gets overwhelmed easily, so they would much rather sort things out calmly.

4. They feel totally misunderstood by most people.

Empaths comprise a considerable part of the population, but most empaths feel that other people simply can’t relate to them. They don’t typically enjoy small talk and “normal” conversation but would rather jump right in to deep, thought-provoking topics. Empaths also don’t always show their emotions to people, which leads people to misunderstand and mislabel them as “aloof,” “shy,” or “indifferent,” but this couldn’t be further from the truth. They just have a different operating system installed in their brains, which makes them behave in their own unique way.

5. Empaths feel drawn to creative and artistic endeavors.

Because most empaths feel that people cannot understand them, they immerse themselves in the arts. They feel balanced and comforted as long as they understand themselves and can find happiness doing something on this planet. Arts speak to them in a way that people cannot, so they use their creativity as an outlet for their deep emotions.

6. They don’t like crowded or noisy places.

As we said before, empaths can become quickly inundated by all the stressors and stimulation present in loud, busy environments, so they tend to avoid these places. They will go to them if they have to, but they generally don’t hang out in them for too long if they can avoid it. Malls, grocery stores, and any bright, noisy places don’t accommodate empaths very well, so they’d rather stick to nature, small coffee shops, or just any place where they can hear their own thoughts clearly and process things at their own pace.

7. They find themselves in nature.

To them, nature is medicine. Empaths relish in the chance to explore nature and escape the modern world for a while, because nature heals them. It understands them without them having to say a word, and empaths feel a strong pull to protect the environment and bring it back into alignment. They feel most connected, free, and comfortable in the great outdoors, and escape into nature as much as possible.

8. Empaths can relate easily to what others are going through.

Even though they don’t like being around large groups of people, intimate settings where they can have a deep conversation with someone make empaths extremely happy. They live to connect and feel on a powerful level, and if they can do this with someone, they feel they have served their purpose. They want to help as many people as possible, which can sometimes drain their energy, but they know they have come here for a specific reason. Empaths realize that they have an innate gift to use their intuition and motherly energy to help heal others, and receive great joy from being able to listen to someone else and guide them through their problems.

5 Things That Happen When You Become Your Own Best Friend

September 10, 2015 by Power of Positivity

Did you know that some people hate spending time alone with themselves so much that they would rather endure painful electric shocks instead?

In a study published in the journal Science, University of Virginia psychology professor Timothy Wilson and Harvard psychology professor Daniel Gilbert found that people in the study didn’t even enjoy being alone for 6 to 10 minutes!

They first asked the participants to sit quietly in a room and do nothing for six to fifteen minutes and then rate the experience from 0 to 9. Most of the volunteers rated the experience a 5.

Now, for the interesting part, the researchers upped the ante a bit for the second half of the study, showing volunteers beautiful photographs and giving them slightly painful electric shocks. They then asked the volunteers how much they would pay to avoid the electric shocks if they could. After hearing the answers, the professors asked the participants to again sit in a room alone for fifteen minutes. They had the option of pressing a button to shock themselves, which would feel like a painful static shock on their ankle.

The results? Of the 42 people who said they would rather pay than endure the shocks, two-thirds of men and one-quarter of women chose to shock themselves. One woman even pressed the button 190 times!

What does this tell you? For the most part, people would rather avoid being alone like the plague. They have no idea how to enjoy their company or become their best friend. However, learning to look forward to alone time rather than dreading it will enhance your life in many different ways.

Here are five things that happen when you become your own best friend:

1. You learn how to love yourself.

Like we said before, most people have no earthly idea how to love themselves or even like themselves because they can’t stand being alone. They would rather constantly escape themselves than endure five minutes of sitting in silence with their own thoughts and feelings. Many spend their whole lives running away from themselves, just so they don’t have to deal with what they find. However, uncovering both the darkness and light within will yield beautiful new beginnings and discoveries about what you’re made of and who you are.

Once you start to become your own best friend, you will learn to treat yourself like you would any other friend. You will also learn to have a real relationship with yourself, and not depend on others for love and attention.

2. Solitude won’t scare you anymore.

Many people feel afraid of spending time alone, but it shouldn’t scare you; in fact, it should liberate you. You don’t have to answer to anyone else or try to explain yourself to others; you can just BE, and take in the joy of simply being alive.

In solitude, you can find out more about yourself, and do things on your own clock. If you want to spend hours in nature, go do that. Go do it if you want to spend time gardening, drawing, or coloring. Spending time alone means learning what you like and don’t like, which will help you uncover more truths about yourself and peel back those layers on your soul.

3. All your relationships will improve.

Once you become your best friend, you will magically see all the other relationships in your life improve. You will no longer have disconnected or strained relationships because you will have started to mend everything disjointed and distant within yourself. If you want better, more meaningful relationships in your life, you must first learn how to be your best friend and love yourself no matter what. Do this, and you will have blossoming, wonderful relationships with others that seem effortless rather than exhausting.

4. Being your own best friend means creating your own happiness.

As you make a best friend out of yourself, it will become clear that nothing outside you should regulate your happiness. You hold the reigns and can gallop through the most beautiful field of wildflowers or into the darkest, stormiest night. You get to make the choice, and only you can steer yourself toward a happier life. In becoming your own best friend, you will learn what makes you happy and start doing more of that! We can’t learn to create our own happiness if we don’t take the time to explore ourselves and realize what brings our hearts the most joy.

5. You will feel more independent.

Nothing feels better than freeing yourself from expectations and dependency on others. Simply put, if you rely solely on other people for happiness, companionship, safety, or anything else, you will have NOTHING when they leave. You must cultivate all of this within yourself and truly realize that everything you need, you already have. You came to this Earth as a divinely created, complete being, so nothing is lacking within you. This world might have you think you need all these things outside yourself to feel happy, but don’t buy into that.

You have it all, and once you understand this and choose to live from a belief of abundance rather than scarcity or inadequacy, you will have the best friend possible by your side: yourself.

15 Life Changing Lessons To Learn From Rumi

September 10, 2015 by Power of Positivity

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi

Rumi left us so much wisdom and insight through his beautiful, yet powerful poetry that applies just as much today as it did in the 13th century. A Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and spiritual teacher, Rumi is a best-selling poet in the United States and gave us a unique perspective about the universe and life that we can all take something from.

Here are 15 life changing lessons to learn from Rumi:

Here are some of the most profound observations by Rumi.

1. Don’t avoid tough experiences; they are wonderful teachers.

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”

“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.”

“You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens.”

“The moon stays bright when it doesn’t avoid the night.”

“What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle.”

“Don’t turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.”

2. Don’t allow things outside yourself to control your emotions.

“If you are irritated by every rub, how will you be polished?”

“Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.”

3. Leave behind a legacy worth remembering.

“Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.”

4. Don’t act so small when you have the whole universe inside of you.

“Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”

“Become the sky. Take an axe to the prison wall. Escape.”

5. Focus on changing yourself, and the whole world will appear differently.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

6. Always follow your heart; it will take you where you need to go.

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.”

“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.”

7. You have a purpose here far beyond what you’ve been told.

“There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?”

8. Love is everything.

“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.”

“This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.”

9. Rise up to meet your potential.

“You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly.”

“You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?”

“Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others’ faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear.”

10. Find people who will shine light on your path.

“Ignore those that make you fearful and sad, that degrade you back towards disease and death.”

“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames”

11. Don’t take your thoughts so seriously; they do not own you.

“Be empty of worrying. Think of who created thought! Why do you stay in prison When the door is so wide open?”

“Put your thoughts to sleep, do not let them cast a shadow over the moon of your heart. Let go of thinking.”

“This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor…Welcome and entertain them all. Treat each guest honorably. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.”

12. Sit in silence for a while; everything will make more sense.

“In Silence there is eloquence. Stop weaving and see how the pattern improves.”

“Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation.”

13. We all are visitors of this planet, because we come from elsewhere.

“All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? I have no idea. My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.”

“We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust.”

14. Open your eyes to what you already have within you.

“Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.”

“I have lived on the lip of insanity, wanting to know reasons, knocking on a door. It opens. I’ve been knocking from the inside.”

“You wander from room to room Hunting for the diamond necklace That is already around your neck!”

“Why are you so enchanted by this world, when a mine of gold lies within you?”

“There is a fountain inside you. Don’t walk around with an empty bucket.”

15. Don’t seek anything outside yourself; the answers are contained in your heart.

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

“That which is false troubles the heart, but truth brings joyous tranquility.”

“What you seek is seeking you.”

“Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript oƒ a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face. This universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you are already that.”

10 Reasons You Feel Lost In Life

September 10, 2015 by Power of Positivity

As the world tries to pull us in so many different directions with jobs, money, responsibilities, and everything else in between, we can start to feel a bit weathered, a tad broken, and just utterly lost after a while. This planet serves as a place for us to all learn and grow, but the trials and tribulations we must endure here certainly can seem overwhelming at times. We all go through periods where we just don’t know where to turn or how stop feeling lost, but if you look a bit deeper, even these dark, lonely times can unearth important information about our journeys.

Here are some common reasons for feeling lost in life, and what you can do about it:

1. You let other people’s opinions influence decisions.

One surefire way to feel lost and alone is to let other people dictate your life and forget about your own wishes and dreams. Other people can never live your life for you or know the inner workings of your heart and soul the way you do, so don’t let their voices drown out your own. Stand tall and strong in your viewpoints, and don’t allow people to walk all over you. They can have an opinion, but it doesn’t have to determine the direction of your life.

2. You rarely, if at all, listen to the inner voice.

This one happens to many of us, more often than we would like. Many people only listen to their rational minds when making decisions about their lives, forgetting that the imagination holds many of the answers we all search for. We have lived in a world controlled largely by the mind for far too long now, so we must reverse this trend and look deep within to find solace and direction. When we silence the constant string of thoughts that run through our minds, we can hear our souls’ voices, guiding us and reminding us of our true nature and potential.

3. You have a negative self perspective.

Unfortunately, many people simply don’t love themselves or even remotely like themselves. If you live on this planet currently, you should have a tremendous amount of love and respect for yourself because it isn’t an easy ride. You have come here to fulfill a divine purpose and find any parts of yourself you lost along the way. For committing to such a feat before incarnating here, you deserve the utmost respect and love from yourself. Remember that each day you wake up, you can choose to either love or hate yourself, so choose the one that will make you feel the best in the end. 🙂

4. You haven’t discovered a true purpose.

Many people can’t understand what they have really come here to do, or may not even believe we have a soul purpose at all. However, if you have ever looked outside and noticed the state of the planet, or wondered if you came here to do more than sit at a desk 9 hours a day working at a job you don’t like, you have already awakened to the fact that you DO indeed have a grand mission here on Earth. You don’t have to know exactly what that is in order to feel like a complete being; just recognizing that you are a walking miracle made up of pure energy should make you feel pretty darn special.

5. You live through the mind more than the heart.

Like we said in a previous point, a world dominated by logic can never accomplish what a world run by heart-based living can. You have answers to life’s most pressing questions in your heart, but the mind will always cover them up in favor of rational, linear thinking. To find yourself, you have to be willing to cut ties with your Ego that controls your mind, and instead enter the space of your heart, which doesn’t judge, demand, criticize, or ridicule. Take that journey, and you won’t feel lost and depressed any longer.

6. You surround yourself with people who don’t share your goals.

You have to find people who have the same goals and desires as you, and they will appear once you commit to the path your soul wants for you. Make sure to surround yourself with people who lift you up, not those that drag you down and make you feel uninspired or lost in life.

7. You look to others for answers that only you can provide.

Don’t rely on anyone else for anything; that only creates dependency and inhibits you from the liberation that comes from only looking to yourself for guidance, comfort, and the ultimate answers. Decide to figure out life for yourself and see the world through your own lens rather than always asking others what they think or see. You will truly begin living as soon as you decide to depend on no one but yourself and understand that feeling lost is a blessing in disguise.

8. You live in the past or the future, not the present.

Any state of discontentment or feeling lost can usually be corrected by living in the now. Don’t worry about planning out every last detail of your future or make yourself depressed by reliving the past. Surrender yourself to what is, so you may find what could be.

9. You don’t spend enough time in nature.

You might ask, “How will nature make me feel less lost?” Well, YOU are nature. So, by disconnecting yourself from nature, you have really disengaged from yourself. Just twenty minutes of time in nature a day can make you feel more relaxed, happy, and optimistic about life. So, get outside; you might just find yourself there. 🙂

10. You don’t allow the universe to help guide you.

By controlling every aspect of our lives, we leave no space for opportunities to find us. The universe already knows what you need to do, but you must allow yourself to let go and embrace your journey. Let the universe step in and help you so that you may live in a way that illuminates your soul and makes the darkness conscious.

10 Things Confident People Never Do

September 10, 2015 by Kristen Lawrence

If you have confidence, you can walk into any room in the world and feel self-assured without needing approval from others. Confident people don’t need to justify themselves or explain themselves to others; they express their individuality and flow through life without overthinking it. Confident people have learned to accept themselves. Additionally, they share their authentic self with other people without feeling self-conscious.

Thankfully, we can learn self-confidence if we feel uncomfortable or unhappy. But, to get to that point, we must first understand the behaviors that confident people avoid.

Ten Things Confident People Avoid Doing

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?” – Marianne Williamson

1 – They don’t ask other people for approval.

Confident people don’t need permission from others to make a decision. They feel comfortable and worthy of making choices independently without asking others first. They will listen to other people’s opinions and consider them. But they don’t put those opinions above their own in decision-making. They live their lives congruently with their hearts and don’t care if others accept them.

2 – Confident people don’t blame anyone for their circumstances in life.

They take full ownership of everything that happens to them. Confident people don’t blame the barista at the coffee shop if they’re late to work or blame their boss if they can’t pay rent. They take full responsibility for their actions and realize they must navigate their lives. They might be unable to control everything that happens to them, but they can choose how to respond. Confident people take constructive action and don’t wallow in self-pity or play the blame game.

3 – They aren’t scared of things that will challenge them, mentally or physically.

Confident people don’t hesitate to accept a challenge or get outside their comfort zone; they willingly charge ahead toward new experiences. They get a thrill out of being uncomfortable and don’t set limits on themselves. Indeed, they have self-worth and know that every unique experience presents an opportunity to grow and learn.

4 – They don’t second-guess themselves.

Confident people don’t mull over their thoughts endlessly after deciding; they watch life unfold and stand behind their choice. Even if it didn’t work out according to plan, confident people still don’t second-guess themselves because they know that they made a specific decision for a reason. They have faith in themselves to take the proper steps to reach their goals and achieve success.

5 – Confident people don’t tear others down to boost their self-esteem.

One of the most defining characteristics of a confident person is their ability to feel completely comfortable with themselves without needing to belittle other people in the process. They can stand in their truth and express themselves openly without squashing every person in their path.

6 – They don’t care what other people think of them.

Confident people show up to any situation in life as their authentic selves without putting on a mask or concealing any “imperfections.” They know they have flaws, as everyone does, so we should all feel comfortable showing those to people. They understand that they incarnated into their bodies for a reason, so why waste their time hating themselves or wishing for someone else’s life? Confident people love themselves whether others share that sentiment or not.

7 – They don’t give up on their dreams and goals.

Confident people see their dreams through to the finish, no matter how many roadblocks they encounter along the way. Being confident doesn’t mean that they don’t have doubts, but they push past their insecurities and keep the faith no matter what. They know that no one else can achieve their goals for them, so they must put in the effort to see the results.

8 – Confident people don’t try to impress others.

They couldn’t care less how much money they have, what brand of clothing they buy, or what kind of car they drive. They know that possessions don’t define a person. Thus, they feel confident in themselves because of their character.

They realize that someone’s true essence comes from their soul. So they don’t waste time impressing other people with things they don’t even care to own. They only want to impress themselves and work on having the best possible relationship with themselves.

9 – They avoid putting things on the back burner.

Confident people don’t procrastinate; they get things done as needed. They dive headfirst into life and won’t let outside forces knock their persistence. Confident people don’t just watch life happen; they create it.

10 – Confident people don’t conform to make others comfortable.

They don’t mind a healthy debate to get a fresh perspective or maybe teach the other person something. They don’t allow people to walk all over them or treat them as a doormat. Confident people remain steadfast in their beliefs, regardless of who agrees with them.

Five Tips to Help Build Self-Confidence

If you need some guidance on feeling more self-assured, remember these tips to boost your confidence.

1 – Smile more often (like confident people do!)

Smiling offers incredible benefits for you and everyone in your vicinity as well. A smile gives off the vibe that nothing in this world can bring you down, and others will notice this powerful energy! Not to mention, smiling boosts your immune system and triggers the release of brain chemicals that reduce stress and heart rate. So, smiling as often as possible is in our best interest!

When others see you smile, it encourages them to smile back, releasing feel-good hormones in their brains. Smiling shows the world you feel happy, drawing people into your energy field and boosting confidence. Imagine what kind of ripple effect it would create in our world of nearly 8 billion people if everyone smiled more!

Workplace studies reveal that positive emotions invigorate employees and lead to higher productivity. Performing well at your job boosts confidence and enhances your relationships with coworkers, benefiting everyone involved.

2 – Keep your head up!

We mean this literally, in case you were wondering. Holding your head up when you walk gives off an aura of self-confidence and opens your energy field. Holding your head down and keeping your eyes on the ground, you close yourself off the world. So, if you want to increase your self-esteem instantly, look around your environment. Others will feel more comfortable in your presence as well.

When you walk past people, remember to smile and make eye contact with those around you. Seeing a warm, friendly face makes people feel at ease and releases tension in the air. It also signals that you’re approachable and comfortable in your skin.

3 – Visualize yourself fitting in with confident people.

Many people utilize the power of visualization to manifest their goals and desires. You can also visualize yourself as the person you wish to become soon. We’ll go over a few crucial tips for effective visualization below.

Our thoughts become a reality, so imagine what you already do if you want more confidence! This version of yourself already exists; you have to believe it and act the way you want to feel. It will eventually manifest if you view yourself positively and continually remind yourself of this possibility.

Positive affirmations such as “I love myself” or “I am enough” can powerfully affect your psyche. Eventually, you begin to rewire your brain to become conditioned to this new thinking. If you practice affirmations daily, your confidence will soar before you know it.

4 – Keep yourself busy.

If you have too much time, you will likely create problems that don’t even exist in the first place. The mind likes to stay busy, so make sure to live an active lifestyle that complements your unique talents.

Having a career that you feel passionate about will automatically make you more self-assured. Choosing a job that aligns with your interests increases your energy and zest for life. Plus, being good at what you do naturally boosts your self-esteem and ability to handle work-related stress.

We derive a sense of self from our work, but engaging in other activities is essential. Try to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies, such as birdwatching or hiking in your free time. Being in a group with like-minded people will boost your self-esteem, giving you a feeling of belonging and camaraderie among confident people.

5 – Remove negative influences from your life.

As they say, misery loves company, so choose your friends wisely. People who have a negative outlook on life will influence yours, which can lower your self-esteem. On the other hand, happy people with clear goals for their life will inspire and uplift you.

If you want to become more confident, seeking out like-minded companionship makes sense. Find friends who will make you feel better about yourself and give you a new perspective on life. Remember that real friends want to see you succeed and care about your happiness.

Final Thoughts on Confident People

Feeling more confident boils down to our daily habits and thoughts about ourselves. The most self-assured people don’t set any limits and avoid seeking others’ approval. They also set goals for their life and don’t care about impressing others. If you want to feel more comfortable in your skin, focus on accepting yourself and realizing your strengths. You’re already enough; your mind tricks you into thinking otherwise.

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Here are twenty reasons you need to drink lemon water regularly throughout the day.

Regular glasses of lemon water can:

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Here are 8 things only empaths can understand:

1. They need ample alone time.

2. Empaths feel all emotions deeply.

3. They don’t like confrontation.

4. They feel totally misunderstood by most people.

5. Empaths feel drawn to creative and artistic endeavors.

6. They don’t like crowded or noisy places.

7. They find themselves in nature.

8. Empaths can relate easily to what others are going through.

Here are five things that happen when you become your own best friend:

1. You learn how to love yourself.

2. Solitude won’t scare you anymore.

3. All your relationships will improve.

4. Being your own best friend means creating your own happiness.

5. You will feel more independent.

Here are 15 life changing lessons to learn from Rumi:

1. Don’t avoid tough experiences; they are wonderful teachers.

2. Don’t allow things outside yourself to control your emotions.

3. Leave behind a legacy worth remembering.

4. Don’t act so small when you have the whole universe inside of you.

5. Focus on changing yourself, and the whole world will appear differently.

6. Always follow your heart; it will take you where you need to go.

7. You have a purpose here far beyond what you’ve been told.

8. Love is everything.

9. Rise up to meet your potential.

10. Find people who will shine light on your path.

11. Don’t take your thoughts so seriously; they do not own you.

12. Sit in silence for a while; everything will make more sense.

13. We all are visitors of this planet, because we come from elsewhere.

14. Open your eyes to what you already have within you.

15. Don’t seek anything outside yourself; the answers are contained in your heart.

Here are some common reasons for feeling lost in life, and what you can do about it:

1. You let other people’s opinions influence decisions.

2. You rarely, if at all, listen to the inner voice.

3. You have a negative self perspective.

4. You haven’t discovered a true purpose.

5. You live through the mind more than the heart.

6. You surround yourself with people who don’t share your goals.

7. You look to others for answers that only you can provide.

8. You live in the past or the future, not the present.

9. You don’t spend enough time in nature.

10. You don’t allow the universe to help guide you.

Ten Things Confident People Avoid Doing

1 – They don’t ask other people for approval.

2 – Confident people don’t blame anyone for their circumstances in life.

3 – They aren’t scared of things that will challenge them, mentally or physically.

4 – They don’t second-guess themselves.

5 – Confident people don’t tear others down to boost their self-esteem.

6 – They don’t care what other people think of them.

7 – They don’t give up on their dreams and goals.

8 – Confident people don’t try to impress others.

9 – They avoid putting things on the back burner.

10 – Confident people don’t conform to make others comfortable.

Five Tips to Help Build Self-Confidence

1 – Smile more often (like confident people do!)

2 – Keep your head up!

3 – Visualize yourself fitting in with confident people.

4 – Keep yourself busy.

5 – Remove negative influences from your life.

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