Emotional intelligence is defined as the enhanced ability to recognize emotions in oneself and others and the capacity to use those emotions to improve emotional and intellectual growth and decision making. Emotional intelligence works in tandem with your intelligence quotient (IQ) to make for a more beneficial and successful life. For example, you may have a big project coming up at work and your IQ is there for you to be aware and capable of getting everything done. However, it is your emotional intelligence (EQ or EI) that allows you to remain calm during stressful situations to help you deliver…
Positive Internal Dialogue Having a positive internal dialogue with yourself is crucial for building self confidence. Focus on trying to diminish negative self talk and replace it with internal words and thoughts of encouragement. The age old saying remains true to this day, “You wouldn’t talk to your friends how you talk to yourself”. Positive affirmations is one of the only known ways to break self sabotage. Practice them and practice them often to truly see a difference in how you think about yourself and the life around you. Practice Self Love The active art of practicing self love is…
If you’re wanting to spend a little less money on gifts this year or wanting to deliver something more personal and handmade, well we’ve got you covered with 5 DIY gifts you can make for your loved ones this Christmas Candles Making your own homemade candles are great DIY gifts for anyone to enjoy! And the best thing about these is you can make them in so many different ways. From color, to scent, to even if they come in a jar or a mold! Candles are sure to be a hit with everyone. Full set kits are available for…
Use a body wash that helps to prevent and stop breakouts Using a body wash with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid will help to reduce breakouts and inflammation and prevent future breakouts from occurring. If you are struggling more with blackheads and bumps, salicylic acid would be a good choice for you. However, if you are struggling more with inflammation, then a body wash containing benzoyl peroxide would be the way to go. Below are a couple of body washes we recommend that are great for treating body acne. Use a gentle exfoliator in the shower Adding in a gentle…
For gorgeous skin ballin’ on a budget While many people think you need to pay exorbitant prices in order to have a great skincare routine, many of the ingredients listed in those products are contained in other products right up the street from you at your local drugstore. Sometimes, those drugstore products are even better than the overpriced products you can pick up at a name brand retailer. Then you get sucked in to believing you need all these other accessory products to have a “proper” skincare routine. Well I’m here to tell you that you don’t. We’re going back…
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How you can smell like a snack While it is wildly known perfumes are great for smelling nice, there are actually many other benefits to wearing perfume this winter. Perfumes have been known to: Act as an aphrodisiac Reduce the smell of odor by mixing with your natural body chemistry Evoke memories Evoke a sense of calmness Act as an extension of your personality Confidence booster (since we all like to smell nice) The right perfume can be found for everyone whether you are looking for one that is alcohol free, vegan and cruelty free, or finding the scent that…
Our Go-To Drink To Lift Your Spirits This Holiday Season Ever heard of the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well we’re giving it a fun little spin on the classic hot toddy! Although hot toddy’s are typically made with water as their base, we’ve decided to use a more delicious alternative that is sure to put you in the mood to get hot and cozy this holiday season. Apple cider! Apple cider contains polyphenols which act as a powerful antioxidant that can help the body fight against free radicals, cell damage, and inflammation. And because apple…
We all have our days or even weeks when our skin is just not where we want it to be. These are products we love when our skin could use a little pick-me-up to get it hydrated and glowing again. Let’s Talk About Toners A good toner is CRUCIAL to detoxifying and improving the look of skin as well as its texture. However, it is a balance between using a toner too much or too little. We don’t want to over dry and over exfoliate our skin which will just cause further breakouts, and we don’t want to hardly ever…
And it doesn’t involve running Boxing Boxing and kickboxing are great alternatives to cardio that doesn’t involve running which allow you to not only get in a good workout, but allow you to get your cardio in and build up your endurance. It’s a great exercise that can be done taking a kickboxing class in your local gym, a studio that specializes in boxing workouts, or from the comfort of your home. Grab a friend, spouse, or anyone else you have around and throw on a pair of gloves! Pro tip: Check out youtube or google for some boxing combos…