Sex Is Anti-Aging + 7 Other Reasons You Should Get It On Tonight

To celebrate the month of love, I wanted to share the top reasons you should thank your orgasm. And hopefully, by the end of this article, you'll be inspired to rededicate this month to self-love.

Toe-curling, mind-blowing, earth shattering: Are there any phrases too hyperbolic to describe the joys of an orgasm? I think not. As far as I’m concerned, orgasms are among the most important ways women can care for their physical, emotional, and psychological health — and I’m a huge proponent of reaping these rewards on a regular basis.

Pleasure doesn’t play a big enough part in our daily lives. One big reason we push off pleasure? Stress. Stress is a major cause of decreased libido and added stress puts strain on our adrenals, those thumb-sized glands that sit right above our kidneys and kick in to help our body combat stress. The adrenal glands also secrete the hormones necessary to keep your libido intact.

When overworked from being in a constant state of stress and alert, the last thing your body wants to do is have sex or procreate — which means you won’t get to experience the benefits of orgasm. Your body goes into survival mode and is just worried about sustaining itself.

If you’re regular MO is to stress about everything and put off pleasure, then you’ll want to pay attention. I find that investing in your overall pleasure will do wonders for your well-being. Here are my favorite reasons, taken from my book, WomanCode, why I think regular sex can be your prescription for better health:

1. It regulates periods.

Some research suggests that women who have intercourse at least once a week are more likely to have normal menstrual cycles than women who are celibate or who have infrequent sex.

2. It helps with detoxification.

Sex provides an overall lymphatic massage, helping your body’s natural detoxification process.

The lymphatic system is your body's complex network of tissues and organs dedicated to getting rid of waste and toxins and delivering white-blood-cell-rich lymph to various parts of the body to fight infection. Unlike blood, lymph doesn't have a pump to move where it needs to go and it relies on your body's muscle and joint contractions. Physical activity (like sex!) helps move stagnant lymph into circulation.

3. It reduces stress.

Orgasms, and sex in general, also induce deep relaxation by boosting endorphin levels and flushing cortisol out of the body.

4. It could boost healthy hormones.

Orgasms spike levels of DHEA, a hormone that some suggest improves brain function, helps maintain and repair tissue, and promotes healthy skin.

5. It's anti-aging.

Skip the expensive creams and procedures: sex could be your real ticket to a youthful glow! In fact, one study found that making love three times a week in a stress-free relationship was associated with looking a full decade younger.

6. It's immune-strengthening.

Some research has shown that regular sex can boost infection-fighting cells up to 20 percent, which help you fight off those stubborn colds and flu.

7. It helps with pain relief.

Research suggests that sexual activity can help cure migraines and treat other types of pain.

8. It enhances passion.

And of course, orgasms increase levels of the hormone oxytocin, which is linked to passion, intuition, and social skills — the hormone of bonding and success!

If you’re struggling to get in the mood, or feel like your orgasmic response is diminished, it's important to consider what you can do to get your sexy back. Some root causes to look at include thyroid imbalance, micronutrient deficiency, birth control pills, and problematic periods.

So this month of love, instead of focusing all of your energy on your partner, put a good amount of your focus on yourself, your response, your desire, and the quality of your orgasm, and see how you can expand your capacity for pleasure.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23802/sex-is-anti-aging-7-other-reasons-you-should-get-it-on-tonight.html

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Can you relate - there comes a time when you need to stop learning and start doing?

How to Get Your Confidence Back in 5 Minutes or Less

There’s never a dull moment in business and life—not with the triumphant wins and the inevitable lows that come with them. The ups and downs can feel like a (crazy) emotional roller coaster ride. While common sense advice says to “think more positively” or see setbacks as just “bumps in the road,” failure is not an option for the time-crunched. Sometimes you just need an extra boost of confidence.

So how can you deal with self-doubt when the show must go on? Daily grounding practices can help turn things around—and quickly. These three mindset hacks take less than five minutes a day:

1. Hold a high power pose for two minutes.

In her famous 2012 TED Talk, which now has over 30 million views, social psychologist Amy Cuddy shares the science of body language and confidence. The associate Harvard professor conducted a study of those who held high power poses versus low power poses for two minutes before entering a job interview. Those who did the high power poses fared better than those who did the low power poses. The study showed that those who power posed had higher levels of testosterone and lower cortisol (the hormone responsible for stress). Their physiology affected the way they felt and allowed them to take more risks.

In Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, Cuddy writes, “You want to take up as much space as you comfortably can.” So before a challenge, such as pitching potential investors or speaking to a large audience, practice power posing. This can be done in the morning when you first wake up, or if in public, you could also do this in an elevator or bathroom stall.

Try this superhero pose: Stand up straight, shoulders back, chin up with hands placed on your waist and legs hip-width apart. Feel yourself powerful and hold that pose for two minutes while taking deep breaths. You can also try a starfish-like pose where you raise your hands up in the air into a “V” shape and imagine yourself the victor at an Olympic event.

2. See the big picture of your life via your future self.

While it may seem arbitrary, having a long-term vision of yourself, even in your mind’s eye, can potentially put things into perspective. In the event of saving for retirement, for instance, before we’re likely to invest in ourselves, we have to like and respect our future selves. It helps to have a clear picture of who that would be.

Cuddy discusses a 2014 neuroimaging study done by UCLA professor Hal Hershfield in which he had people imagine themselves 10 years into the future. When he showed subjects age advanced photos of themselves and gave them an opportunity to invest, they were twice as likely to put money into the account than when not shown photos.

Cuddy further suggests, “You want to decrease the perceived gap between the self in the present and future.” Try it now. Imagine yourself in the future looking back on this challenge to gain perspective. Use print age processed images of your future self from this online tool if you feel so inclined.

3. Practice gratitude now and in the future.

It’s another way to gain perspective after a setback. Jenn Scalia faced challenges when she first started her business as a visibility and confidence coach. After dealing with a layoff, divorce and debt, the single mother knew she had to make some changes in her life if she wanted to see improvement. She not only invested in herself through online business and coaching courses, but also did daily practices, which helped her turn things around from $0 to half a million in revenue.

She says, “One of the first practices I committed to was doing daily gratitude. It's really simple and it's a great starting point for anyone who wants to start attracting more abundance in their lives. Every night, I would reflect on all of the amazing things that I experienced in my life. From running water to a compliment from a friend to getting a new client. Gratitude allows you to focus on the positive things in life—a lot of things we take for granted—and put you in a positive, high vibe.”

She continues, “Once daily gratitude became a consistent habit, I started incorporating gratitude for the future. In other words, gratitude for the things I wanted (but didn't have yet). For example, I would give thanks for booking two new clients who paid me in full—even if it didn't happen yet. This is really effective because the mind doesn't know what's true and what's not true. So when you affirm what you want in the present tense, you actually start to believe it.”

So, replace a statement like “I want two new clients this month” with "I am so happy and grateful for two new amazing, paid-in-full clients.” This specific phrasing pulls what you want toward you.

To recap, try grounding practices such as power posing, envisioning your future self in the context of overall life and practicing gratitude. These simple practices will help you get back in the game with more gusto.

Source: http://www.success.com/article/how-to-get-your-confidence-back-in-5-minutes-or-less?trk_msg=37JN5LHGDVEKJ2NMBHH424HMAO&trk_contact=KFODKVH1KB9UT13TLCQI58HKAG&Source=mars_20%40hotmail.co.uk&Content=mars_20%40hotmail.co.uk&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.success.com%2farticle%2fhow-to-get-your-confidence-back-in-5-minutes-or-less&utm_campaign=How+to+Get+Your+Confidence+Back+in+5+Minutes+or+Less&utm_content=mars_20%40hotmail.co.uk

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Business Tips: How to Start a Successful Business

In order to have a successful business you always need to be moving forward. This means learning more, setting new goals, and reaching milestones. I think the best way to achieve and earn more in as little as 90 days is to focus on the people around you and your personal goals. Your business is more than just its brand, you also need to pay attention to those that are working with you, and your time outside of the office. Earning isn’t just what the business brings in and churns out, it’s also about your approach and what you put in and get out of it.

Goal setting

The only way to earn more in 90 days is to set goals. This way you are focused and have a target in every aspect of your life. If you’re running your own business you’re working even when you’re at home with your family. 

In order to move forward you have to focus on your purpose, not just your business. So many people label themselves as the company they work for but that’s not true at all! Your purpose is what you work to do no matter who your boss is. I think you should goal set by recognizing the people in your life, and setting personal non-work goals. 

These areas will encompass all that work with you and for you, as well as your time out of the office. In order to achieve more in three months you need to focus and you can do that through goal setting.

 Recognize People in your Life

In order for your business to be successful you need to have people, and those people will work harder for you if they feel appreciated. You need to bring these people together and make them feel important. 

Making all the people connected to your brand feel amazing is a great way to boost morale and get more done in less time. This can be done with something rewarding in addition to praise. Give them the credit they deserve, without them you couldn’t do what you’re doing.

Another person you need to acknowledge is your significant other. That can be your spouse, partner, best friend, or sibling. Basically the person who matters most to you needs to be recognized and shown how much you appreciate them. This should be done once a week throughout the 90 days, so 12 times. You can do things like a date night or special dinner, a heartfelt card with a personal letter, a little gift, whatever would make your person feel extra special and significant.

Personal Goals

Setting personal goals can be difficult because you may feel like you don’t have time outside of your business for yourself. In order to achieve all that you want in your business you need to focus on self-care as well, or you’ll burn out and the business won’t move forward. 

Personal goals should be setting a weekly goal for fitness and one for restoration. Being active will help you be more productive in the office, and taking time to rest will help you take care of yourself. Make sure each goal is specific and measurable so you can evaluate your progress.

 http://www.chalenejohnson.com/goals/business-tips-how-to-start-a-successful-business/

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Prayer: A Blessing For Wives

Dear Heavenly Father,

                         Source: http://www.answersfromscriptureonline.com/

I lift up wives all around the world today. May You give them peace, anointing them to endure anything that might be trying to take them down. 

I ask that You would break any chains of bondage that they might be entangled by. Equip them to be strong and confident women who only fear You! Teach us how to be respectful wives, quiet when need to be, yet brave enough to speak up when we need to be. Help us to be dignified women who live according to Your standards, not the world’s. 

Remind us of our worth and beauty. Whisper to our hearts and mend any brokenness that may be affecting us. May we have joyful attitudes that will create a positive atmosphere and encourage others. Please help us to be diligent today and find favor in Your eyes in Jesus’ name we pray AMEN!

Source: https://unveiledwife.com/prayer-of-the-day-a-blessing-for-wives/?utm_campaign=UW+-+Prayer+of+the+Day&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_content=RSS%3AITEM%3ATITLE

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Sometimes you just have to get hard-core on YOU!

How a Work Ethic Gives Your Kids an Advantage

Every business leader knows that you can prepare and plan all you want, but success often hinges on how willing you are to hustle when everyone else is taking it easy. Sometimes what you need to succeed — and what your children will need to succeed — seems to be in rare supply: a diligent work ethic.

As a small business owner, I’ve done a lot of hiring over the years. In my experience, more and more young people seem to want a high-paying job right from the start, but they don’t have the work ethic required to achieve it. I hear a lot of talk about raising the minimum-wage level but not the minimum-work level.

As someone who truly values my staff, work ethic is one of the things I notice that makes any employee stand out. I can usually tell within the first few days if he or she has a good work ethic. I try to determine that in the interview process, but sometimes it is challenging based on what people say. It’s what people do, not what they say, that reveals their true work ethic.

I don’t define work ethic as what people do when they are around me. The true test of someone’s work ethic is what he or she does when no one is around. How well do you work when you think no one is watching? That’s what reveals your true work ethic, because it reveals your true character.

How well you work when you think no one is watching reveals your true work ethic.

The Wisdom of Solomon says, “Those who work hard will prosper.” I’ve certainly found that to be true in business. Because we want our children to be ready to succeed in the real world, we’ve tried to be intentional about instilling a diligent work ethic in each of our kids.

Why Work Ethic Matters for Children

Here are a few things we do for our children when we help them develop a diligent work ethic:

• We give them a competitive advantage. When so many of their peers expect to be rewarded simply for showing up at their jobs, our children’s work ethic will immediately separate them from the rest. Want to position your kids for career success? Teach them to work hard.
• We provide them with the drive to succeed. Succeeding in business — and life, for that matter — means always trying to improve. A healthy work ethic teaches them to seek opportunities to grow and change, even if no one else seems to care.
• We encourage them to start something. A healthy work ethic feeds the entrepreneurial spirit. It moves our children to get up off the couch and do something. If we don’t want our children living in our basement for decades, we should teach them the value of getting to work and making something happen.
• We empower them to push past failure. When our children see what can be done if they are willing to work hard, they begin to believe that what most call impossible may, in fact, be pretty doable. Teaching them to work gives them the determination to get back up and press forward when most people choose to quit.
• Source: http://marktimm.com/how-a-work-ethic-gives-your-kids-an-advantage/

Integrity and Dedication - Tom Ziglar

That's my word for this year - what's yours?

Get Relationship Advice From The Longest-Married Couple In America

John and Ann Betar, who have been married for 83 years, might not be too familiar with Tinder, but their advice still rings true for those of us in the modern dating scene.

He’s 104, she’s 100, and they still hold hands.

It all started in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1932. Recounting their heartwarming story to Davis Dunavin at WSHU, Ann said, "We were friends. He’d drive me to school. The other guys went to the dance halls, or they played poker. He would get up on Sunday and get his baseball suit on and get in his little sports car.”

Her father had wanted her to marry someone much older — but she knew John was the one all along. And he knew it, too.

“She’s the girl I had loved,” he said. “Always. And I had wanted to marry her.”

So, at the ages of 17 and 21, Ann and John ran away together, eloping in Harrison, New York. In the 1960s, they moved to a little beach house in Fairfield, Connecticut — where they remain to this day.

The holiday this past weekend may not have lived up to all of your fairytale expectations — as it tends to do — so who better to turn to than the America's longest-married couple for some much-needed relationship advice?

In a Twitter Q&A organized by Handy, they had some sweet little nuggets of sage love wisdom.

Of course, everyone wanted to know what their "secret" to a lasting, loving marriage was. In response to Twitter user @m_portuna81, Ann said, "It’s a lifelong thing. How do you define love? Through actions, understanding, little things…," and John said, "I wish I knew! It’s natural. An understanding."

Their answers show that there is no singular formula for a successful marriage. Everyone falls in love in different ways. John had a much more love-at-first-sight experience with Ann, while Ann cozied up to him slowly over time, as they explained to @HussainAHunaina.

But after 83 years of marriage, @c9clubbb wondered, “What are some things you do to keep things fresh, new, and entertaining?” Ann emphasized the importance of touch: "We hang onto one another! Just a few little hugs and we’re fine."

And you can tell that whatever they're doing is working. Sure, they're still married, but they still have a sense of humor with one another. When@dreamdy asked, "What do you do after you have an argument? Do you make up on the same day?” Ann said, "I say, 'Oh go do what you want.' Nine out of ten times he doesn't!" John responded, "We never hold grudges. Most arguments are about food," and Ann added, "Yeah, like 'You bought the wrong kind of cucumber!'"

Remind me: why is it bad to sound like an old married couple? Judging by that little interaction alone, it seems like the best thing ever. They seem cool as, well, cucumbers.

Source:http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23863/get-relationship-advice-from-the-longest-married-couple-in-america.html?utm_source=mbg&utm_medium=email&utm_content=daily&utm_campaign=160217-get-relationship-advice-from-the-longest-married-couple-in-america

Encouragement is the Key

Mary Kay Ash says that thousands of people have gone farther than they thought they could because somebody else thought they could. What that someone else did was to offer encouragement, which is the "fuel" of hope.

The question is, how often do you give someone a word of encouragement, a verbal thank-you or a simple little note that says "I genuinely appreciate your efforts - you're doing a beautiful job"? 

This little story told by Herm Albright adds this thought: "After watching a middle-aged waitress going about her business efficiently but with a smile for everyone, I decided to compliment her on her good humor. 'Well,' she said, continuing her work, 'it's like this. If you see the twinkles you won't notice the wrinkles.'" She's right. A simple word of encouragement or a pleasant smile does inspire people to do better. Interestingly enough, however, the person doing the encouraging, whether it's in the form of a simple smile, a little note or a verbal "you're doing good," automatically feels better about life itself and, more importantly, about himself.

The Boy Scouts training teaches doing a good deed every day because they understand the long-term benefit of being other-people oriented. One marvelous resolution all of us need to make is simply to be kind and say or do something nice for someone every day. It could be our mate, parents, children, employees, employer, the people with whom we have any kind of interchange each day. You will find that the more you become other-people conscious, the happier and more effective you will be - so, make it a way of life, do something nice for somebody every day and I really will SEE YOU AT THE TOP!

Zig Ziglar is known as America’s Motivator. He authored 33 books and produced numerous training programs. He will be remembered as a man who lived out his faith daily.

Source:https://www.ziglar.com/motivation/encouragement-key

10 Questions To Ask Your Wife Every Year

The best remedy for marriage conflict is marriage communication. Disagreements, fights, impasses, separations and divorce can be traced back to poor communication more than any other factor. Likewise, listening amounts to some of the best relationship medicine around. Listening works best when we ask good questions. 

Good questions indicate bona fide concern. The man who asks good questions is already well on the way to communication excellence. The best questions also serve as conversation starters. Remember, you are interested in her. But, once you start talking, she’s going to ask stuff too. The more you know each other on a deep level, the easier it is to fall in love all over again. Here are 10 questions to ask your wife every year:

1. What do you think is going right in our relationship?  It’s been a while since you took the marriage vows. But it’s still true that positive affirmation leads to more productive change than negative evaluation. It’s helpful to identify our strengths. Once we know them we can play to them. Building each other up is always a win-win.

2. Where would you like our relationship to be this time next year?  It doesn’t matter where we are, there’s always room to be better. She might say, “I’d like to see more spontaneous affection.” Or, “I want us to be moving forward together in our faith.” She could say, “I want our relationship to involve more fun!

3. Will you please marry me, all over again?  Say it with flowers. Say it like you mean it. Make sure your wife knows how much you cherish her

4. I’d love to hear about your dreams for the future.  A wise Hebrew writer once wrote, “Without a vision, the people perish.” Listen to your wife, imagine great things together, and then step into the possibilities

5. Is there anywhere you’d like to visit this coming year?  Indulge a little whimsy. Listen, laugh together, fantasize about fabulous vacations, and then tuck the information away somewhere, so you can possibly plan a trip. A good husband listens to his wife’s dreams. A great husband weaves them into their plans for the future

6. Do you think we’re doing OK financially?  This needs to be an ongoing conversation. However, like any small business (and a family is like a business in many ways), the directors need to have a comprehensive annual meeting to evaluate the finances and the plan for the coming year

7. How are you doing health-wise?  Encouraging one another involves accountability. Partners should never remain ignorant when it comes to health concerns.  And not just physical health.  It’s also important to take inventory of each other’s emotional well-being

8. If you could change one thing about our priorities as a family, what would it be?  Notice this isn’t an invitation to criticize, but more an opportunity to grow together. Possible answers might include

– I’d like to see less TV time and more family time with one another at home.

– We’re not eating together enough. I’d like to see dinnertime valued a little more. -We say can’t afford a family vacation, but then we eat out 2-3 times a week. Maybe we should shift that one around!

9. Is there anything I devote regular time to that you see as a possible threat to our family or our relationship?  Patterns take time to emerge. When we look back – or from another person’s point of view – sometimes we can see more clearly. Ask your wife if there are any adjustments you can make (Consistently late for dinner? Too much golf? Too many evenings with “the boys”?) that would help her to feel more secure

10. Are you happy?  It’s a good question even if she says she’s happy already. “What can I do to make you more happy?” is a great discussion.  Again, this is where good, active listening is very important.  And your wife’s greatest happiness will always be found in God, so encourage her to grow in her faith

Source: http://leadingwithquestions.com/#sthash.LZtvWET7.dpuf