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Everyone wants to be happy and most people are ready to do almost anything if it holds the promise of guaranteeing them happiness. But very few are successful in this never ending quest for happiness. The reason is simple -just as there are things which make us happy, there is a whole other list of items that act as barriers to happiness. Enlisted here are some such things that stop you from being happy. 1. Comparison You are unique and it’s time you realized that. Don’t measure yourself according to standards set by others. Rather, it should be the other way round. As long as you are able to achieve your own targets, why worry about what others are doing? 2. Daydreaming Everyone has certain wishes and imagines a better future. But that doesn’t mean that you have to pass your entire time day-dreaming about what could/should have been. Nothing can be achieved by wishful thinking. It only adds to one’s owes. 3. Self-pity Once in a while, you will come across someone who s

Who wouldn’t like to get rid of stress? But the only problem is that it is easier said than done. There are whole lot of self help books and CDs available in the market and hardly a day goes by without seeing an ad in the TV or on the Internet of a Godman or an enlightened speaker promising to help you get rid of stress once and for all but they hardly seem to work. So how exactly can stress be reduced? Well, for starters, watch your diet and include the following food items in it. Check out this list of foods that reduce stress. 1. Spinach If you don’t turn into a superhero, at least you will turn into a genius as spinach contains folic acid and other antioxidants. But apart from these, it is also a great stress buster as it provides a good dose of magnesium which can prevent fatigue and migraine. 2. Nuts While almonds are rich in vitamin B and E which strengthen your immune system, others like walnuts help fight blood pressure. Almonds also contain magnesium and zinc whic

About 90% of people in the world suffer from anxiety and stress on a daily basis. Whom would you blame for this situation? Well, it has to do with your lifestyle and habits. The competition that you face today did not exist ten years ago. And, because of this competition, you face stress on a daily basis. Listed below are some signs that you are stressed. 1. Difficulty in concentration If you are finding extremely difficult to concentrate on a single issue, then may be you are stressed out. Worrying about family, finances, and children leads to this problem. 2. Muscle spasms Most women face the problem of muscle spasms when stressed. It might be due to restricted blood flow in the neck and back area. 3. Panic attacks and anxiety Did you know panic attacks are also caused by stress? The best way to prevent the problem is to practice deep breathing technique. 4. High blood pressure Stress causes high blood pressure in many cases; this also increases the risk of heart

Stress has a major role to play in our lives today. People face stress in relationships and at the workplace. As a result, it starts showing on the face. Stress affects our emotional and physical well-being. That in turn causes many problems in the body. Do you know how stress affects you? If not, then continue reading. 1. Excessive sweating Excessive sweating is not a normal sign. It is related to the stress you face on a daily basis. A person who faces stress may sweat more. It also affects the heart rate of a person. When stressed, heartbeat would get faster and a person would feel numbness in hands and feet. 2. Problem in making decisions Stress affects the mental well-being of a person. If there is a difficulty in making decisions, then the reason is stress. This also leads to difficulty in concentrating. Getting frustrated without reason is due to stress. It is important to keep a tab on all these signs. 3. Mood swings and panic attacks A person suffering from str

Modern life is very stressful and hectic. You work for 5 days a week, slogging, bickering, listening to complaints and draining yourself out. Little do you realize that stress can take a heavy toll on you. What is actually quite beyond normal seems like a routine affair. Work related stress can soon change into complete exertion and have serious consequences. Apart from affecting your physical well-being, it can also affect your relationships and performance at work. Here are 5 signs you know that you are burned out at work. 1. Lethargy Feeling of lethargy and tiredness is the first sign that you are overworking yourself. Excessive workload reduces your 8-hour regular sleep cycle and also does not allow you to eat healthy food in time. These factors are signs that you are pushing yourself beyond your threshold. 2. Lack of enthusiasm If you are burned out at work, chances are that you will not enjoy your job. Your interaction at personal level will also be affected in terms

Are you going through a patch of eating problems? Do you not feel like eating much? If yes, then, don’t take this situation lightly as it could be anorexia you are developing. Observe for the below signs and you will know if its anorexia or not. 1. Sudden weight loss If you have a tendency to loose weight on small stress issues then the sudden weight loss is okay, but if not and all of a sudden you have lost too much of weight, you could be developing anorexia. 2. Obsession about appearance Obsession about how you look and acting accordingly is also a sign of anorexia. You develop food habits based on calories and fat it contains so you do not put on weight. If this is against your basic nature, then you should consult a doctor for anorexia. 3. Social outings are reduced If you have started declining invitations for social gatherings and parties which involve indulgence of food and drink, it could be a sign you are tending towards anorexia. You may also cut down your di

Stress is something that most people try to avoid and tell others to avoid as well. Ironically though, almost everyone out there falls prey to this monster called stress which leads to a variety of diseases and disorders such as acne, depression, heart ailments, blood pressure problems, migraines, etc. There are some day to day habits that people have which unknowingly become the triggers of stress and affect their mental as well as physical health negatively in the long run. Here are 6 of those habits to beware of. 1. Worrying The prime reason behind stress is the habit of worrying. Although everyone knows that worrying will get them nowhere and just increase tension in their heads, they still do worry about the smallest of things. People ought to take each day as it comes and realize that nothing gets solved by over analyzing and panicking. They should be realistic and try to not make the situation in their head seem way bigger than it actually is. 2. Trying to please every

When confronted with an unwanted and uncomfortable situation, people experience threat for their physiological and psychological well-being. This is stress. In the modern world, with everything so mobile, handy and fast, expectations of performance from an individual have gone up considerably. There is a lot of competition and your superior always demands you to show your best. These expectations and demands, though sometimes constructive in improving your performance and skills, are generally the main reasons for stress at workplace. So, how do you deal with workplace stress? There is always a way in handling workplace tension and keeping stress at bay. However, at first, it is important to know the root cause of stress. Then only you can go about dealing with it. Take a look at these tips and find your answer. 1. Change the job If your job is giving you a hell of a time, maybe it is time to look for other options because, you can replace your job with another but not your p

Lidya, 45, a yoga teacher in the Upper Eastern side of NYC gets chatty about her unique ways of fighting stress, in addition to doing Yoga of course! Let’s check out these cool ways to get rid of all that dirty stress from our lives. And guess what, Lydia says that all her tips apply to people of all ages! 1. Exchange sweet nothings with your partner “Contrary to the belief that only sexual intercourse can fight stress, I believe in sharing sweet nothings with my husband Ross when we don’t have much time on hand”, said Lidya. “What fights my stress is that we vent the entire day’s happenings on each other and don’t keep anything inside us. And of course, we never miss out on the flirting”, she winked. 2. Indulge in aphrodisiacs “Aphro…what?”, we asked Lydia, confused. Laughing aloud she said, “Aphrodisiacs are great ways of fighting stress. They are foods that release the happy hormones in your body and make you feel elated and light”. Go get your dose of dark chocolate, ex

Our body releases stress hormones when we are facing a potentially dangerous situation. For example, when a person chases you with a knife, your automatic instinct will be to run. Stress hormones give you an energy boost and you find yourself running faster than you ever thought you could, until the danger passes. These stress hormones are supposed to be used only during emergencies. But the present world is such that you cannot get through a day without biting your nails off. Stress is present everywhere, be it family, job, school or college. The need to deal with stress has become as common as the common cold. A little stress is good but when we begin to get stressed at every petty thing, we know it is time to take precautions. Here are a few points on how you can play the game calmly even when you have to face the worst of situations. Here’s how to get rid of stress while facing major problems. 1. Taking regular intervals Working continuously can be very stressful. Taking sh

January signifies a new beginning, and the people born in this month possess a wide array of qualities; some pretty exceptional and some a bit mundane. In any case, the following list will help decipher the January born for you. 1. Ambitious People born in January are very ambitious and always set high goals for themselves. They are serious about what they want to achieve and don’t let anything in the way hinder them in their quest to attain their objectives. 2. Hardworking The January born are very hardworking and are capable of achieving a lot through their grit and determination. They are not the ones to fall back and relax, and rather prefer to toil on in life. 3. Well organized These people are known for their tremendous organizational skills. Hence, they can make really good entrepreneurs and manage enterprises with aplomb. 4. Patient Patience is a virtue that sets the January born apart from the others. They never expect quick results, and believe in doing th

February may be the shortest month of the year, but still, a long list of fun facts can be associated with it, and here are some of the most fascinating of them. 1. The origin There was no February in the Roman calendar and was added only later on to the subsequent Julian and Gregorian calendars. The term February has its origin in the Latin term ‘februum’ meaning purification. 2. Star sign People born in the month of February belong to either of the two zodiac signs, Aquarius or Pisces, based on whether their birthday is on/before February 19 or later. 3. Birth flower Violet is the birth flower for the month of February. It is famous for its heart-shaped petals and signifies trust, bonding, knowledge and humility. 4. Birth stone Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a violet variant of Quartz and symbolizes tranquility, power and sobriety. 5. Important days While the Super Bowl takes place on the first Sunday of February, the third Monday of February i