Are You Holding Yourself Back?

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From time to time, it can be worthwhile to ask ourselves the hard questions. These might be the questions that deep down we know the answer to, but have been suppressing. These are the questions that might help us choose a more healthy direction in our lives, and potentially better who we are from top to bottom. They might help us break out of a period of stagnation, or simply give us the tools to love ourselves anew.

One of these questions, perhaps one of the biggest is - ‘are you holding yourself back?’ It can be important to know if this is the case. If so, you might find that you’re expressing the truth of that in various different ways. It might be that you’re not giving yourself room to truly talk about things that are important to you, or maybe you’re feeling upset that you’re not performing as well as you should be.

Once you ask this question, you might come up with an answer. If ‘no,’ then you’re all good. Anything from ‘maybe’ to ‘yes,’ and you should consider the following:

Mind Your Self-Talk

You’ll often hear a lot of spiritual platitudes when it comes to being kinder to yourself. ‘Mind your self-talk, it is a conversation with the universe’ is one you’ll see often if you follow even one meditation-led Instagram account. But no matter how your personal philosophy has developed, there is some truth to be found here. What do you stay to yourself when looking in a mirror? Do you think “ugh, another day. You look gross. You need to fix your hair, it’s disgusting when it’s not straightened. If only you actually woke up earlier you’d have time to do this. But no, you’ve failed again.” This sounds intense, but some people actually speak to themselves in that register. If you find yourself being intensely critical, why not give yourself just a little more room to enjoy your day? A great method of progression here is to treat yourself as if you were a friend who wishes the best for you. This easy-to-understand idea can boost self esteem, and give you a confident platform from which to operate. If you wouldn’t be friends with yourself, you need to change your ways.

Get To The Nitty-Gritty

HOW are you holding yourself back? Have you been meaning to head to the gym for six months now? Is someone in your personal life treating you terribly, and you haven’t mentioned it? Are you giving all of yourself to help others and when you reach out, you get nothing in return? Get to the nitty gritty of what is making you uncomfortable. It will come if you dissect it well enough. Then you might be able to form some understandable ideas and make some real change, but not if you refuse to examine it.

Give Yourself Space

You’re not going to perfect life in an instant. But provided you have the care and attention to progress on one front, you’re likely to progress on another. Give yourself the space to, and remember, it’s okay to go slow or to fail.

Try making some use of these tips, and see what happens…


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Make Health And Happiness Part Of Your Daily Life

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Like so many women, if you’re living a busy and stressful life, it could be taking a toll on your general health and well-being. It’s important nowadays to take the time to look after yourself and think about each lifestyle choice you make. By making positive changes to your everyday routine; you’ll become happier and healthier, which will help to lead you through a long a fulfilling life. The following are some areas to consider if you feel like life is weighing you down a little, so that you can begin to enjoy health and happiness each day.

Nourishing Yourself

Food is our body’s fuel, so filling yourself up with junk food all the time, will not have a positive effect on your health and how you feel. By no means do you have to give up your favorite treats completely, as a little of what you enjoy can do you good. However, candy, cakes, and fast food should be regarded as treats for special occasions or a reward for a heavy duty workout. By keeping your sugar intake down; you’ll have more energy and won’t have to face any crashes from the glucose leaving your system.

Cooking fresh meals is another smart idea, as it makes it simple to control what you’re eating. If you cook from scratch, then you can monitor the ingredients, including any fats and sugar, which goes into your delicious homemade meals. Cooking can also be therapeutic, as you can focus on the task at hand, and let your daily stresses float away. The more you get creative in your kitchen, the better you’ll get; so check out some recipes and tutorials online for some inspiration, and before you know it, you’ll be feeling beautiful from the inside out!

Seeking Help

It’s always a cathartic experience to talk to somebody else about your worries and problems; however, many people find it difficult and often shy away from opening up, especially when it comes to both their physical issues and mental health. Whether you have worries regarding your intimate area and want to look into the Geneveve procedure, you’re struggling with low mood and need counsel, or you’re impacted by anxiety surrounding an array of things; there’s no better time to get help, than right now.

Try and make time to call, or even email, a friend or family member to tell them what’s happening. By going through everything, you’ll be able to take the weight off your shoulders and are likely to gain some positive advice in the meantime. A simple catch up and chat with somebody can also highlight all the successes and good points in your life right now; this in itself will give you a boost and make you feel better about your situation.


If you’re uncomfortable sharing your thoughts with those that you know, or you feel your problem is too serious or complicated for them to help solve; there are plenty of resources available to you. Take a look online, and you’ll find an array of contact details to access expert help from people who have been professionally trained in dealing with your particular problem. You might just be feeling generally overwhelmed in life, and need some advice on how to ease the pressure and move forward; whatever it is, it’s not worth keeping everything to yourself.


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A Great Framework: Building Healthy Bones

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As humans, we all benefit from a decent amount of structure. The greatest example of a structure in us, as people, is our bones. We may not be able to see them, but like depression and other internal issues, we feel them, but they’re not necessarily seen. So, what is the best way to build healthy bones, especially as bone density tends to weaken as we get older?

Boost Your Calcium Consumption

Yes, it may be obvious, but while people think that calcium is all they need to build healthy bones, this is not the main solution! The key is to pair calcium with vitamin D, as well as other key nutrients, like magnesium. If you have a diet rich in leafy green vegetables this will be a big help, but if you are struggling to fight a losing battle with a bone condition like osteoporosis, you may want to supplement your healthy diet. You can look at the AlgaeCal reviews on Amazon and see that a lot of people who are fighting osteoporosis or osteopenia have a lot of praise for it. However, remember that supplements aren’t a cure just by itself. You need to make sure you have the adequate diet in place to get the benefits of a wide range of nutrients, like vitamin K as well as Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin.

Delve Into Your Family History

If you have any concerns about your bones, you may want to do some research into your family history to see if there are any issues in your immediate family, such as a parent or a sibling. If you have any close members of the family who have had osteoporosis, you are more likely to develop it yourself.

Start Exercising!

It appears to be the cure all for many health issues, and your bone health is one of those. If you start to integrate weight-bearing exercises into your workout routine, such as running, skiing, or jump rope, these have been shown to keep the bones strong. It's also beneficial to start resistance training, by doing weightlifting or starting at home with body weight exercises.

Cut Down On Your Vices

Yes, unfortunately all those things that we like to consume to excess aren’t particularly good for our bones. Not just nicotine and alcohol, but caffeine has a big impact on how our bodies can absorb calcium. So it's is recommended to cut back on your caffeine intake, but not give up on it entirely, just as long as you have more than your adequate share of calcium in your diet, not just from milk, but leafy vegetables.

Get Out In The Sunshine

As previously mentioned, vitamin D has a sufficient impact on our ability to absorb calcium. If there isn't much sunshine where you live, and you can't get the recommended 10 to 15 minutes in the sun three times a week, you can get your vitamin D intake through shrimp, sardines, egg yolks, or tuna.

 

Building our bones as a strong framework for our body is a priority. It's what will make us run faster and feel much more vibrant. So it's important for you to take control of your bone structure now.

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