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Work To Live And Do Not Live To Work

You may not have your dream job, but that isn`t a valid excuse to perform your current job responsibilities poorly. Even if you aren`t totally fulfilled by what you`re doing, try to take pride in your work. When work is a grind, not only does it not energize you, you also have to dig into your energy reserves to get the job done. That means you go home feeling exhausted  and defeated. So if you’re not very enthusiastic about your job, here are some tips that might help you on building some love:

Why are you working?

Most of the time, our work is compensated with money, so we can use them to fulfill our lives basic needs, f.e. food, water, clothes etc. Or maybe we’re working extra hours to make some extra money, so we can go on vacation or buy something that we really want to have. Think of these reasons regularly! Don’t lose track of those thoughts! Every time you feel like you’re wasting your life working and that you are missing so many things from the outside world, think of the reasons you are doing it! What do you gain from it? Is it helping you building your life? Is it fulfilling your basic needs? Are you proud of it? Continually ask yourself these questions!

Gratitude

Be grateful for all the things that you gained by working in the job that you have and the many experiences that you had in it! Even though you hate your job so much, can you find something that you can be grateful for, something good your job has given you? Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn’t be working there!

Improve your workspace

There is a place in your work area that you spend a lot of time in. Make it beautiful! Put gratitude and positive stickers everywhere to remind you that you are working because you love life, and you want to live your life with joy and love, not sorrow and depression. You can place some plants or flowers around, or even small pictures of your family and friends to make you feel that your folks will always be there for you in case you need them. Make your workplace an area that energizes you and keeps you happy!

Get involved

There is always more to your job that you know, and I bet you can find something interesting if you start studying what you’re really working for. See how others manage to do their work, ask them what do they find attractive about it.

Have a break far from your workplace

If you have your lunch break right where you work, you'll feel there's no boundary between your private and professional lives. You need to get your mind as far as you can from your work, because that’s what the break is about, forgetting your work and try relax a little bit, eat something, gain some energy and empower yourself.

Be kind to your co-workers

Being social not only makes life more pleasant, but it also can improve your work profile. You are in the same position with the other ones that are working near you. Everyone is fighting the same battle! There is no need to be rude to them when you can be their inspiration.

You have finite work hours!

You are not going to work forever! The least you can do is to find a way to refrain from self-destructive behavior at least until you`re off the clock. You’re going home after all, have a nice late lunch or dinner and use your free time to entertain yourself!

7 Healing Foods

Whole Grain

Grain is rich in magnesium, and magnesium deficiency may lead to anxiety. It contains tryptophan, which becomes serotonin – a calming neurotransmitter. Creates healthy energy while reducing hunger – both important for anxiety.

Blueberries

Blueberries are more than a delicious fruit. Many consider it to be a superfood. It's rich in vitamins and plant nutrients, with a variety of antioxidants that are considered extremely beneficial for relieving stress.

Peaches

Peaches fall into this category as well, because they have nutrients that appear to have a sedation (calming) effect.

Almonds

Almonds contain both zinc and vitamin B12 – key nutrients for maintaining a balanced mood – and have both iron and healthy fats. Healthy fats are an important part of a balanced diet, and their absence may cause brain fatigue, anxiety and lack of energy.

Chocolate

Chocolate – especially pure dark chocolate without the added sugars or milks – is also a great food for those living with anxiety and stress. Chocolate reduces cortisol – the stress hormone that causes anxiety symptoms. There are also compounds inside dark chocolate that improve mood.

Grapefruit

This everyday citrus fruit is a top source of vitamin C, a nutrient that may help people better cope with bad nerves. Soothe away worries naturally by eating more vitamin C-rich produce. For a relaxing way to ease into your day, enjoy a fresh grapefruit with a scoop of low-fat cottage cheese for breakfast.

Chamomile Tea

This calming brew appears to act as a mild sedative and may help relieve muscle tension — and ease anxiety and irritability. Take advantage of this tried-and-true herbal remedy by making chamomile tea part of your evening ritual.

7 Surprising Things That Influence Your Dreams

Smells

One small study found that sniffing flowers at a particular point in the sleep cycle led to more positive dreams, while a sulfur odor was linked to negative ones. Though researchers say there's a possibility that a sudden aroma-bacon wafting up from the kitchen, for example-could infiltrate your dream. Dreams are sleep protective, so instead of waking up, you incorporate those stimuli into your dream.

Sounds

There's a narrow window for sounds to get through to your brain during sleep. They need to be low enough that they don't wake you but high enough that you perceive them. So let a recording of ocean waves play softly throughout the night. You might recall a dream about a beach vacation or wake up feeling relaxed.

Big meals 

Anything that could cause indigestion-cheese, spicy foods or a big meal makes you stir more, meaning you have a better shot of remembering that nightmare. Eat dinner at least two hours before bedtime, and choose nighttime snacks wisely. Since caffeine can have the same disruptive effect, it's best to cut off your coffee intake post-2 p.m. too.

Sleeping on Your Stomach

Sleeping in the prone position (that is, on your stomach) makes you have a racy dream! A new study published in the Journal Dreaming found that lying on your belly in bed was linked to blush-worthy dream themes, like having sex with a celebrity or being tied up. Researchers hypothesize that it might have to do with your breathing patterns in this position!

Pills - Antidepressants

Yes, those pills that are supposed to calm you down, like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft can cause you nightmares as a side effect. They've been shown to make REM (rapid-eye movement sleep, the stage during which we dream) bursts more intense in the people who take them.

Quitting Smoking

In one study, 63% of smokers still dreamed about smoking a year later after they’d quit smoking. Also, nicotine withdrawal enhances brain activity in a way that can make you dream more!

Scary Movies Before Bed

You've been hearing it since you were a kid: Spooky movies cause spooky nightmares. But is there any truth to that mom-knows-best scare tactic? A case study shows that the last thing you do before bed matters, period. The music you're listening to, the book you're reading, the TV show you're watching, the conversation you're having with your spouse-all those things are likely to be influencing. So if you happen to catch a horror flick before bed, take a few minutes to reprogram your brain with happy thoughts