Single Life Are There Health Risks Associated With Being Single? 6:00 AM Health Risks Associated With Being Single Is there a link between health and relationships? Yes, but with a lot of disclaimers. While a trend exists between your health and whether or not you are married or single, it’s not always true. Still, broadly speaking, the scale of better health and well-being tips in favor of married people. With that said, finding a partner simply to improve health is not the answer. Instead, look for love and take proactive steps to keep the negative health effects of single life from undermining your health. Here are some ways being single can affect your health for better or worse: How Being Single Affects Your Health for the Worse 1. Mental Health You are more likely to suffer from common neurosis like anxiety and depression because of a sense of isolation. You may feel lonely and vulnerable when you have nobody to talk to about your personal problems, chores, money. In worse case scenarios, single men and women are more likely to suffer from substance abuse issues as well as heart problems. You can get more information here about how alcohol, substance, or prescription drug abuse begins with self-medicating for underlying psychological issues. As a single person, you may also be stigmatized as someone who is lonely and unhappy. This can lower self-esteem and create depression, especially if family and friends are constantly trying to persuade you to develop a relationship. Mental health issues can also affect couples who are in a miserable relationship. However, couples who get along well with each other and less likely to feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges as they have someone who can help them navigate a personal crisis. 2. Financial pressures. On average, single people with regular jobs face more financial challenges than a two-income household who can share expenses. Worrying about how to make ends meet or how to overcome a financial emergency can be a source of tremendous stress and anxiety for a single person. Financial issues affect couples who live beyond their means. If more money is going out than coming in, then the benefits of two people bringing in more money into the house is nullified. In this case, there may be more arguments about money management. 3. Recovery from serious illnesses. When a single person has to be hospitalized for an illness, they may not get the care they need after they return home. They are especially at risk for poor recovery if they have had surgery. Even if family or friends try to help through frequent visitation, the single person may still have to do many things on their own unless someone moves in until they recover. By contrast, a married person will have family around them to carry the burden of household chores and to provide them with companionship and nursing assistance. How Being Single Affects Your Health for the Better 1. Better weight management. Married couples tend to be less concerned about maintaining their ideal body weight than single people. Since they are no longer under any kind of pressure to attract a new mate, they are less likely to be concerned about their appearance. A study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) explains why married people tend to gain more weight than single people: “Marriage involves social role obligations, which may influence body weight through their effects on dietary intake. Newly cohabiting partners share kitchens and meals, which encourages them to eat more regular and more elaborate meals than they had done prior to their relationship, facilitates their snacking, involves their sharing meals with each other’s communal circles, and often produces dietary convergence. Dietary changes such as these may affect partners’ caloric intakes and body weights.” 2. Single people exercise more. You’re more likely to exercise regularly if you are single and show a greater interest in eating properly and following a healthy lifestyle. Even married couples who don’t have children are likely to exercise less. Trends, Not Facts It’s important to keep in mind that these are trends, not necessarily incontrovertible facts. While there have been many studies done on the health difference between single and married people, these are based on surveys and statistical data. In truth, there are too many variables in personalities and relationships to be able to come up with any conclusive results. This article was made possible by site supporter Jenna B. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Fashion & Style Makeup Trends You'll be Seeing Everywhere This Spring 6:00 PM Although January 1st is the mark of a new beginning, it seems there is a global unspoken agreement that when it comes to trends, whether they regard to fashion, makeup, or even food, spring is the cut-off season. This is the time to clear up our closets, make room for new trends, and reflect on the choices filling your makeup bag. Perhaps you will be throwing out some products and replacing them with new ones dictated by this new season. To help you select products and the techniques that will be ruling the streets, we have created a list of makeup trends you'll be seeing everywhere this spring, and you are bound to love it. All about them Lips, ‘bout them Lips Unlike a couple of years, during which the only acceptable word in the lipstick department seemed to be ‘matte’, this new era appears to be more open to versatility in the texture and shade department. Glossy lips are finally making a comeback, returning the shining and youthful look of the lip, which in all honesty, is more nourishing and has a larger kiss appeal.The gloss can be sheer in bold pink shades and nude hues, so anything that matches your skin tone will work perfectly. For all those super-bold gals who love to play with makeup and are not afraid of flaunting lips that might have earlier been considered an ‘over-kill’, this spring allows you to let your creativity soar, as glittery lips in metallic hues could not be more in. If you were looking to make a statement, it does not get any better.If you have not yet updated your makeup bag, it is high time you head to an online makeup store and upgrade that makeup kit now if you want to keep up and be a spring queen. The final item on the lip front is the color red. Some types of lips continue to defy trends and hold their ‘it’ position no matter what, and red is one of them. All the ‘classic red lip’ ladies can breathe a sigh of relief; your staple shade is safe and sound. When you put on that red lip, the rest of the face remains bare, and your lips are the sole focus. Something Old, Something New, Something Blue If you have mastered winged liner, your efforts have not been in vain. The liner is still going strong. If you have not, then hop to it! The best way to rock it this season is to start from the middle of your upper lid and end in a dramatic wing. If this is not your area of expertise, worry not because the imperfect liner is the new perfect. Eccentric and electric-look-loving ladies also have something to rejoice about, as vivid blue and pink liners and eye shadows will be the absolute bomb this year. And when speaking of brave new looks, white shadows in creamy textures have been spotted on runways and are quickly taking over the streets, so this might be worth the try if you are willing to experiment a bit. Pure and Wholesome Some things never change, so even as the seasons do, no-makeup makeup stays right where it is. BB creams, mid-coverage foundations, neutral eye-opening eye shadows, and barely glossy nude lips can still be your go-to look. Ensure you do a good job in the ‘tame and frame’ brow arena, as strong but managed brows are still the main point of this ‘next-to-nothing’ look. Now that you have gathered spring makeup wisdom, shop, try new things, perfect old techniques, and enjoy your spring gals. About the author: Mia Taylor is a fashion and beauty enthusiast from Sydney and a writer for www.highstylife.com. She loves writing about her life experiences. Traveling and enjoying other cultures and their food with her husband is a big part of her life. She is always on the lookout for new trends in fashion and beauty and considers herself an expert on lifestyle tips. Twitter | Facebook
Health & Wellness Important Tips for Beauty that Every Woman Needs for Her Skin 6:00 PM As a woman, you always have to look your best all the time. Without the top tips for beauty, you might just end up not looking your best. It is crucial that you take care of yourself by using a lighted makeup mirror that would show you some points of weakness for your skin. Here are a few tips to get you started. Important Tips for Beauty that Every Woman Needs for Her Skin 1. Use tea bags to eliminate the puffy eyes. Once you are done with the black tea bags, you can let them chill in a refrigerator fist. Place one bag on one eyelid and do the same for the other eye. Keep them on for 5 to 10 minutes and you should be ready to see some difference. 2. The raspberries and coconut oil could be important for having brighter lips. Mash the berries in the coconut oil until they are smooth. Apply the chilled paste on your lips for a few days to note some improvement. 3. Do the inverted postures of yoga to get some benefits such as a smoother skin and a naturally lifted face. The positions help with improved blood circulation to different parts of the body that could use the nutrients. The postures could also come in handy if you have back pains and other injuries. 4. If you want to end up with a hydrated skin, then you need to apply a blend of sweet almond oil, raspberry and natural pomegranate. What it does is help the body retain more hydration this keeping it soft. You have to apply the blend on the skin after cleansing or after applying makeup. 5. Just as finding the best curling irons for short hair, the type of pillow you choose could also affect your facial skin. It is important to find the type of fabric that will decrease the friction on the skin and also skin compression. It is the reason that some pillows might make you wake up having wrinkles whiles others do not do the same. 6. Coconut oil is always great for the skin. You need to start your morning by having a glass of coconut water. You could also take another glass at any time of the day if you have access to coconut water still. Go ahead also to include important hydrating meals such as wild salmon, olives and avocado in your diet. This article was submitted by site supporter and may contain affiliate links. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Books How Stories Teach Us Unwavering Faith 7:00 AM We become the books we read. -Matthew Kelly The stories we read in books not only entertain us and take us to places beyond our wildest imagination, but they also teach us lessons, guide us, influence us, and shape us. From reading stories, we learn about unwavering faith and values.How Stories Teach Us Unwavering Faith And ValuesI was thinking about bestselling novels like Harry Potter, Divergent, and The Hunger Games lately. They’re about worlds different from ours, yet the parallelism is impeccable. An ordinary person with extraordinary abilities and admirable boldness often remains unaware of them until a situation demands it. It’s all about someone who is deep-down good and genuine, who doesn’t want to keep quiet and follow an unjust autocrat blindly. Someone selfless enough to forget his /her discomfort and safety for the good of everybody, and to protect his/her loved ones from tyranny. They didn’t want to be heroes, but their world needed one, so that’s what they became. They did not wait around for a savior to help them out of their miserable situation. With what they have, with who they are, with nothing but their principle and intention to end evil and help the oppressed, they fought, they risked their lives, and they conquered. I love books like these. Books that don’t just tell of happily ever after, and fairies and true love’s kiss---not that there’s something wrong with fairy tales. I grew up with Disney, and I’ll always be thankful for it, as it made my imagination fly. But I love books that don’t sugarcoat the truth in life. Books that honestly tell me there will be obstacles, monsters, and people in power trying to control and strip us of our freedom.It is our unwavering faith and values that we uphold that will keep us together as people, regardless of our color, gender, beliefs, or the language we speak.I'm really thrilled to be part of this week's #LMMLinkup at Mary-andering Creatively and Brandi Raae. I'm sharing the power of stories to teach us about faith and values.Click here to read the full story. Thank you.
Dating 4 Tips To Rebuild Your Life After A Divorce As A Woman 6:00 PM 4 Tips To Rebuild Your Life After A Divorce As A Woman Marriage is not always rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes it has to end. It could get frustrating to live with a partner who doesn't share the same values or visions as you do. Even if you've tried to work things out, divorce at times is better for both parties.Studies show that the divorce rate in the US is 40%-50% as of this writing. If you’re a woman getting ready to end your once blissful marriage, you need to prepare yourself for this huge and stressful change.Here are four tips to rebuild your life after a divorce as a woman. This post contains affiliate links so we'd get a commission if you purchase through the links at no additional cost to you. Tip #1: Find a place to live Where do you want to live after the divorce? Finding a new place isn’t the easiest and most convenient way to start a new life, but it's a necessary first step. It’s common for many women to move to an apartment as it's less expensive than buying a house. Living alone means not needing a spacious place. Before you move, here's a helpful tip:Protect yourself by getting renter’s insurance. It will help you to financially recover in case something happens in your apartment.Remember that you won’t need insurance on the property, but only for your personal belongings. Giphy Tip #2: Calculate monthly expenses How to afford life after a divorce?Take the time to plan your monthly costs. This tip will save you additional worries about your finances. How much will you pay for your health and auto insurance? What would your monthly food costs be now that you're living alone? Assessing your financial situation is an important tip for rebuilding your life after a divorce. As a woman, cut back on things you don't need, like an extra pair of shoes or that new shade of lipstick.Stick to the essentials. This is a small price to pay to have your peace back.You wouldn't want to deal with emotional wreckage from a difficult marriage and the possibility of homelessness simultaneously. GiphyTip #3: Consider dating againYou may not be interested in a relationship immediately after the divorce, but you'll be ready to date again.Enjoy the freedom and peace that comes with being single.Embrace the gift of emptiness and loneliness.They'll make you stronger. They'll make you appreciate yourself more. They'll make you realize that you deserve better.They will raise your standards. After healing, you may want to consider signing up for a dating site. Some sites and apps offer dating options for women after a divorce.Read on for tips on finding success with online dating. Writings of a Not-So-Typical WriterTip #4: Seek counseling Divorce is not a joke. You may have mental health issues as you deal with this emotional damage. If not addressed right away, this could lead to serious health problems.To help you rebuild your life after a divorce, talk to experts who can assist you through the transition. Counseling will be an additional expense for you. But if you have health insurance, it could help pay for it. You can research counseling rates and decide if this is something you can afford. Giphy As a woman, you will face many challenges, from being married to being single, as you rebuild your life.Be prepared. What is life like after a divorce for women? Not as bad as you'd think.It's better to face the music and part ways even if you still care deeply for each other. Don't let yourself suffer through a bad marriage. You and your spouse deserve to be happy.Does life get better after a divorce?It will if you follow these four helpful tips to rebuild your life after a divorce and learn to love yourself again. You're a woman. You can do anything.This article was made possible by site supporter Jenna B.
