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10 Things Men Love in Women That Will Actually Improve Your Life

Every individual is unique and has their own preferences. However, there are certain things that most men will appreciate, and these don’t need to be degrading to us women. Instead, they can make us feel empowered and good. Let’s dive into these qualities that men love in women, which can also enhance our lives and make us feel just right. The change is for you, not for men Have you ever wondered why women around the world face similar challenges in dating and relationships with men? It’s because biologically, men and women worldwide share similar wiring in certain ways, leading to similar behaviour, patterns, and mechanisms. We often hear what men appreciate in a woman, as if we should immediately jump in and...

Growth mindset

How To Journal For Best Self-Growth + Prompts

Sep 21. 2023

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We don’t receive much emotional education during our childhood and adolescence that prepares us for the depths of emotions we experience daily. All I knew was that there are positive and negative emotions, and sometimes they are overwhelming, coupled with the awareness that therapy is costly. When my emotional education began in adulthood, journaling proved to be the most valuable (and cost-effective) tool, second only to therapy. Let’s explore how to journal for self-growth. What is Journaling I’ve always wanted to keep a diary, where I describe events in my life, so that I can revisit them years later and see what was happening and when. However, journaling is more than that; it involves sharing your deep thoughts, emotions, experiences and observations...

Post breakup

How to Create a List of Non-Negotiables in Your Future Partner

Sep 18. 2023

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Self-love

How to Not Feel Alone Ever Again and be Happy

Sep 14. 2023

Feeling alone is dreadful. I’ve been there. Throughout my life, I have felt like I am alone with everything and have to have everything together without showing any weakness. I also felt lonelier in a relationship than when it ended. How did I fix it? Let’s explore how to not feel alone ever again. Finding the Root Cause When I encounter a problem or emotions that feel uncomfortable, instead of trying to eliminate them, I prefer to look deeper. Emotions are merely symptoms of something happening beneath the surface, and it’s the same with loneliness. We first need to identify the root cause and then address it, nipping it in the bud. So, why do we feel lonely? There was a period in my...

Feminine Energy

Why it’s amazing to be selective about a partner

Sep 08. 2023

How to be selective about partner as a woman

When you’re a single woman, you have numerous options for how to spend your precious time. Most of us would like to eventually find a good man, but before that happens, there is some groundwork to be done! In this post, we will explore why it’s a good idea to be selective and how to be selective about a partner in a wise way as a woman. Wired to connect We all desire connection and attachment to others. As humans, we are wired for connection and intimacy with a partner. We seek to feel wanted, loved, accepted and understood. Relationships, of all kinds, are the most significant thing in our lives, including our relationship with ourselves, our work, family, colleagues, friends, and...

Feminine Energy

How to Best Start Your Day in Autumn

Sep 06. 2023

Autumn is a period of transition, when the days get shorter, our energy decreases and we spend more time indoors. However, we still have to perform at work and take care of ourselves, even as everything around us undergoes change. While everything is changing around in this period, let’s take a look at how we can best care for ourselves and preserve energy for things that really matter to us with these tips on how to best start your day. 100% all year long? I’ve always been baffled by our expectations as humans to be at our 100% throughout the year, while nature undergoes its seasonal cycles. Trees leaf out, flowers bloom, and animals become more active and raise their offspring from...

Growth mindset

How to best spend time alone

Sep 04. 2023

Our time is limited and very precious. It's our most limited resource and the one we can never get back. For that reason, we need to spend it wisely and have some time to grow and improve ourselves. This is why we have to schedule some time for ourselves in solitude. Hence, in this blog post, we will find out how to best spend time alone. Why alone time is important I know plenty of people who are never alone. They’re afraid of being left with their own thoughts for too long. If you also lead a full life of group classes, TV shows, pubs, festivals and all sorts of activities with people around, that is fantastic and sounds like so much...

Feminine Energy

How to become your own dream girl

Aug 30. 2023

Are you his dream girl? You might just be. But before we can get there, we need to work on something even more important. And it has to do with the relationship with yourself. Because you are the most important person in your life. Let’s explore what it means and how to become your own dream girl. Be the change you want to see We place a significant emphasis on the desire to be someone's dream girl. Often, we seek this acceptance, validation, and the source of deep, unconditional love from our current or potential partners. Certainly, this is entirely normal, as humans are inherently wired to connect with others; it's a fundamental need. I’d like us to step away from this mindset...

Books

Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing – Book Review

Aug 29. 2023

by Abby Medcalf A renowned psychologist and relationship expert known for her insightful advice on building healthier and happier relationships We often think that we can change somebody when we don't like something about them. Especially in our romantic partners. But do you like when someone tells you what to do? When and how to change? Would you like to be changed by someone against your will just because someone needs you to? Probably not. Relationships thrive on acceptance and this book shows you how to get there and how much power there is in taking responsibility for your own actions, emotions and happiness. This book will help you to connect or reconnect with your partner for a lasting and loving relationship where you...

Self-love

How to positive self-talk for a successful life

Aug 23. 2023

How to positive self-talk for a happier life, self acceptance, your best friend

The world throws enough judgement and tests your way, so why add more negativity to the mix? Be your own best friend and practise positive self-talk to find more calm, boost your self-confidence and find happiness. It is also a way to solve most of your problems. I know it’s a bold statement, but let’s dig in and see why. What was first? Positive dialogue with yourself creates increased self love and one cannot fully exist without the other one. Did you become happier and more confident as you started talking to yourself positively, or did your mindset change first, followed by increased happiness? According to science it’s the latter. From your mind's perspective, what you don't think about might as well not...

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