4 Ways Lemons Can Benefit Your Body

"Natural Remedies, hmmm interesting but convince me"

People always feel hesitant to invest time into natural remedies because as usual,we want to see results overnight. I get that feeling but like any treatment, it's consistency and time which garners the best results. The problem with natural remedies isn't actually With natural Remedies, it's with US.

We hardly ever stick through it long enough to give it a fair chance. The only person being cheated here is you. Seriously, natural remedies do actually work,maybe not overnight but they do. Their pretty affordable at that. Which is why I figured putting together a list of 5 Ways Lemon Can Benefit Your Body would be a good idea.

Once Again : Slow and steady wins the race. Using mass quantity of any remedy in one try is in no way good at all. SLOW and STEADY.

4 Ways Lemon Can Benefit Your Body
#1 : Fades Blemishes : Yes you read correctly. Lemons do assist in clearing blemishes especially hyperpigmentation caused by acne. The vitamin C and citric acid which are amazing for the skin also it's pretty well known that lemon does help with an overall complexion boost. You could drink lemon water or more specifically, apply some lemon juice with a cotton ball to your face, just a little and leave for no more than 5 - 10 minutes before washing off.

Caution: Use sunblock on your skin if you tend to be in the sun and following this natural treatment method. It could cause sun burning.

#2 : Weight loss: At first, I would have never guessed Lemons could assist in losing weights. The only thing synonymous to lemons and weight loss was the sour taste, something that sour could be healthy (that's a joke). Lemon Peels have pectin which is known for being a source of fibre that help you lose weight. To say it bluntly, you'll probably crap a lot.

Have you heard of the Lemonade diet? It's insane and is basically only consuming water or lemonade all day. I will have an article up on that pretty soon.

#3 : Combat Fatigue : It literally helps with fatigue but aside from the properties that stimulate your mind, that amount of sour would make anyone energized. True story.

#4 : Complexion : A sugar lemon scrub is a brilliant way to brighten your complexion. I've tried it and it works, in fact the first 5 minute gentle scrub literally made me look brighter and cleaner.

This is a great opportunity to improve your overall image. This is a blog in about Looking Good and Feeling Good so as weird as it may sound for us guys to do sugar lemon scrubs and stuff, I still feel it's worth it. This is Your Body, Your Image and if you believe this can help you. DO IT!

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What Drives You? Ignite Your Inner Drive

It's the simple things in life that fuels me.

A walk in the wild, the morning sun, the wind brushing against my face, a simple smile, these are some of the things that just give me that kick to continue on my journey. It may not be much, but sometimes the greatest of gifts are found in the smallest of experiences.

I often think about what drives some of the most successful entrepreneurs of this generation. Some may say money but beyond all that cash, what was it that got them to achieve such greatness when they just started of. Ambition perhaps? Big Dreams? Family?

It was on my mind for a but until it struck me. What if the drive we usually crave, is our inner self?

Imagine the power of intrinsic motivation, being able to channel motivation from within yourself and directing it towards driving yourself to success. Sounds tough, but not unachievable.

This Got Me Thinking
The reason it's tough to achieve is because of how powerful and useful it can be. We both know that the best things in life come from hard work, so wouldn't achieving this amount of inner motivation be extremely useful and strong.

I realize that this article is meant to revolve around the driving force in your life and I apologize for getting sidelined abit but I can definitely see the connection between inner motivation and a drive within us. Are they the same thing? Somewhat!

Aside from the small stuff that drives me, it's my desire to be great as well as my ambition. From a young age my parents always taught me to aim high at everything I partake in. Now, I get a rush from competing with myself and That, is the biggest drive in me.

I want to beat myself, challenge myself and smash previous benchmarks. I want to test my abilities and as each year goes by, I want to look back and confidently say that I have progressed. Be it in the smallest ways, it's any sort of progression that counts.

What Drives You? 
I want to hear from you, tell me what drives you. Not just about success, what drives you to be fit, what drives you to be wary of your health, what drives you to be a humanitarian, what drives you to live on?

I love how intriguing this subject can be. Each one of us are unique, you are unique and your reason for persevering is worth sharing. (Smiles)

Comment below and let's discuss this. If anything, maybe we can motivate each other in the process.

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Just Do Something New : Simple And Effective

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

I get up every morning and follow a simple routine. Nothing out of the ordinary and it works pretty well however the one odd day that I got up and did something out of the ordinary it gave me this surprising zest throughout the day. This got me thinking, what if routines are meant to be rigid up until a certain point. Just before that moment of cracking and giving up on your schedule, you do something way out there and it gets you amped again.

Routines can become depressing, sometimes boring but boring isn't necessarily bad. Running every morning could become boring but It's excellent to keep fit. So I just got up, went for a run through my neighbourhood and it was seriously uplifting.

We are creatures of habit.
Not all of us are comfortable with change, self development is difficult and this is why we form routines. We partake in activities over and over again at a set time from a perception of what we regard as being productive. That is perfectly true but as humans we love to be challenged.

It's the very same reason we have developed since starting of as Caveman to now. We try our best to avoid any changes yet we are constantly changing. It's a cycle that will never end and it's mainly due to our dependence. 

The instant a routine brings about a bad experience, our mind registers the entire routine as bad and in turn we expect change,we look for it, subconsciously ofcourse. When this happens, we find something out of the ordinary which inspires us,motivates us. That, is change.

Just Try Something New
Regardless of what it may be, break out of the usual routine once in awhile. Challenge yourself, put yourself out there and compete with yourself. Sometimes an awkward situation can evoke emotions of excitement and adrenalin you've been craving for.

It could be anything weird to something extremely simple, as long as it does something good for you then do it. It's change, it may start of uncomfortable but in all likeliness  you'll be changing yourself and developing.

In time, a zest for living will never be synonymous with mystery. You'll have it in your life, you'll seek new starts and appreciate lessons from old failures. Something new can end something bad.

Think about it and DO it.

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5 Things You Should Appreciate Dearly

Appreciation is best shown from the heart.

Life is uncertain and unpredictable. It lights up our days and sometimes darken our nights. Life gives us alot but can take away just as much, it's often those things that are most important to us which get pulled away unexpectedly. 

We expect a lot. That's the truth of it, us 21st century folks have loads of expectations from the world,our family and from ourselves but the appreciation we show for our valuables is very weak. I wanted to write a post about 5 things that I appreciate dearly and hope that after reading this, realize that you should to.

If you already do, kudos to you. That, my friend, means you're living a better life than anyone can imagine.

Sometimes, a simple thank you can be the biggest mood enhancer of your day and someone else's. Imagine having the ability to make someone feel appreciated and happy, it's amazing what life has to offer.

5 Things You Should Appreciate Dearly

1. Parents : The 2 people in this world that love you more than anything. They spend their entire adult life providing for you, nurturing you, dealing with teenagehood (I was somewhat moody,confessed) and they never stop wanting to see you succeed. This is why their First on my list. You and I may not have been here today if it weren't for them. That is reason enough to say to them, "I love you, thank you for being so awesome."

2. Your Body : Everyone has flaws but more than flaws, we all have that something extra unique and special about us. Be it your eyes, you hair or even your height, it's worth appreciating and taking care off. Feed you body healthily, keep it fit and even then it will give back to you. 

3. Education : Never take this lightly. Education is insanely important and is the reason we are able to provide for our family. Be appreciative of the education you received and one way to actually show your appreciation is by using the knowledge you acquired.

4. The Environment : This planet offers some of the most breathtaking imagery and surroundings, something as a flower blooming projects such beauty. Appreciate the environment you live in. Don't litter, try to recycle and never abuse it.

5. Happiness : The feeling of waking up and going to bed happy should be dearly appreciated. Not everyone is so lucky, if you are one of those that are just sincerely happy, appreciate it and savour every moment of it.

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We Project What We Feel Inside

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

Being extremely self confident and accepting flaws is difficult. Many nights would go by and the pain and uncertainty of being accepted plagued my mind. It was difficult to bring myself to look into a mirror and not zoom into a flaw I perceived to be a deal breaker. Regardless of how many times people complimented me, it made me feel good for a bit but sooner or later I'd be back to fixating over my flaws.

These feelings begin to project themselves physically. I noticed my social intolerance and inability to meet a persons eyes. My posture, my physique, my voice and mannerisms all depicted a low self esteem.

Why? Years later I ask myself this question all the time, Why?

Thinking back to that time of uncertainty in regards to being accepted, it was so out of character. Was it because of a few silly flaws. How could I allow these insecurities to change the person that I was.

A Diamond Waiting to be Found
Take a moment to consider people you have met which seemed very affected by their insecurities. Maybe you're that person, imagine if you were free of these feelings. Wouldn't it changed your outlook on life? Yes! Wouldn't it make you depict the Real you? Yes!

That is reason enough to rethink the worth of holding onto these insecurities. It's often the person who let's their flaw dictate their life that suffers the most. Period! I've met guys and girls that were far from perfect but the emotions projected from them was acceptance, happiness, care free and exceptionally alive.

That's the crux of trying to accept these flaws if not getting rid of them, to feel alive again.

It's futile if you don't practice the changes you desire to achieve. Believe it or not, ample actors that are insanely famous have spoken about being bullied, having alot of acne, fighting obesity and so forth yet they have managed to achieve what many couldn't. Have you ever heard of someone saying, " Hey Brad Pitt has some acne scars, I'm never watching a movie of his ever again." NO! I've never heard anyone ever saying that - why? Because in their eyes his Pro's completely smash the cons.

Not everyone seeks to point out flaws. Heck, many don't even notice. So why are you willing to beat yourself up about it any longer?

Acceptance Is pretty Simple 

Rejoice over people who accept all of you, turn away from those who don't. What gives a stranger the authority and respect to make you feel less worthy of praise,let alone acceptance. The only stumbling block in your life is You giving in to your insecurities.

I bet you cannot disagree with that! I'm not going to drop a bomb on you and expect you to accept all your flaws overnight. Not at all! But there are a few things about the way you feel which can be worked on to improve the overall perception given to people.

Slow and Steady wins this race. Practice does make perfect and often enough people become what they practice. Start practicing at holding eye contact, even for a little. over time you'll notice that you can hold eye contact for more than just a few seconds.

Next practice smiling. Not a huge smile from teeth to teeth, something simple that you can wear on your face when you're out in public. A smile creates an intimacy between people - a warmth that is felt between people and all it takes is a simple smile. Practice smiling at 2 people in your day. When you receive a hearty smile back, the practiced smile of yours becomes more real.

How Do We Change How We Feel
Fake it until you believe it. Strange words especially from someone in the self help niche but I strongly believe that when you fake something for a good cause, such as this one, it's okay to do so. Not everyone ends up successfully accepting their flaws from reflection however some practical tactics like faking till you believe it can work.

It's not the world that needs convincing of your worth, it's you. Self worth begins with yourself. When you value your life, your body and your mind, you'll feel the change in you. That change further impacts the way you feel.

When you feel great, your body begins to position itself and operate in a manner that gives of a positive vibe. Heard of people speaking about Aura's? That's what I'm referring to Right here.

Establish Triggers : Certain objects or memories have the tendency to trigger emotions upon contact. Maybe as a child you spent alot of your happy times at the beach, the smell of sea salt may trigger those emotions attached to those memories. If you can associate some good qualities and memories about yourself into objects of a daily routine, these great emotions can be triggered throughout the day projecting a positive aura.

Are you prepared to work at feeling positive? This is your chance of not treating just the symptoms but the cause in the long haul. Baby steps do add up to a Giant leap!

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10 Life Lessons learnt from from School

School is cool, never heard anyone saying that have you?

I think back to times when awkward was the first word on my mind. A rush of teenagers in every corner and that one exceptionally scary teacher just waiting to pounce. Not sure if that's exactly how things were but at times it looked that way. School, is really cool.

After being through all that work, emotions,shyness, awkwardness and the bunch of other feelings and experiences associated with school, I begin to wonder what my life would be like if I never attended. There's a massive chance of me being the biggest loser on this planet. (This planet is Huge, FYI)

Nevertheless, school was a pivotal reason as to how I shaped up as an individual. Sure I have my flaws but I bet the positives completely outweigh the negative.

Without beating around the bush, Here's the 10 Life Lessons learnt from from School:

• Hard work is the key to success. I knew of amazingly brilliant kids however it was always the hard workers that truly reaped the benefits of schooling. 
• Teamwork is Vital. School does teach a person how to play nice in groups,after all, the work place dictates you have the ability to work with fellow colleagues.
• You can Be the Best. There's a reason for having a top 10, it's to motivate you and show you the possibility of being the best.
• When you fall, Get up and keep moving. Think of a kid that fell in the middle of an assembly, it's ridiculous how much attention is drawn to that but if he just sat on the floor crying chances are more kids will look and laugh. Their brutal but if you get up, brush it off and continue, they won't even remember anything the next day. It teaches you to be strong.
• Failure should never be an option. If you fail, you ain't moving forward with your buds,period. That's when reality kicks in. You all may mess around but if you are the only one that failed, they ain't waiting for you. Work hard, study hard, never accept failure.
• Social skills are Essential. You may have not realized it back then but socializing in school tends to help out later in life when you trying to build contacts. Boom, once again, school comes to the rescue.
• Following Authoritative figures. In school, the hierarchy from student to HeadMaster is a clear indication of a work model as such. Start from the bottom, work your way to the top.
• Respect. This is powerful. Respect is one thing no man can live without. It's too important, school teaches you that respect is earned. Put together amazing work and you'll garner respect.
• Never Underestimate the Underdog. Some kids would just perform horribly all year and boom at the end their nailing it with amazing results. 
• Don't Give Up. It never gets easy, it just gets more and more difficult but you push through because at the end is the door to many opportunities. So as much as you feel like you can't make it, you end up persevering.

When you sit down and reflect on all the experiences and accolades achieved from school, it's difficult not to miss it. Even if it wasn't the best time of your life, there's plenty of life lessons that could never have been learnt elsewhere.

Any lesson you care to share with usme? Comment below and let's hear about your experiences. Thanks for reading and be sure to visit again.

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8 Questions That Could Change The Way You Live

"If you die without flaws, you didn't live enough"

I cannot think of one name that could describe perfection in this day and age. It's hard to think of someone being perfect,especially in a world that is so unpredictable. In my opinion, perfection is beyond physical appearance. I'm not sure alot of us get that perfection is an ideal we Want, not something that we Have. 

It's the reason why 'FICTIONAL' writers seem to base their books around their idea of a perfect guy or perfect girl. The perfect person doesn't exist. But like I said, what if our perception of what is perfect is completely off base. What if perfection is flaws?

Fact is, flaws aren't always easy to deal with but at the same time they bring about a sense of true modesty that a perfect person may never have. Is that modesty a representation of what perfect Could be?

This post is simple wrapped around 8 questions you should ask yourself about the way you perceive yourself. When I say ask, I mean Really ask yourself these questions.

1. Has my Flaws Killed me? - (Obviously not physically but emotionally? The reason your flaws haven't killed you physically is because they're waiting for you to realize that you still have a chance to accept these flaws and start LIVING again.)
2. Have I done Justice to the Time I had in this world?
3. What have I achieved thus far?
4. Could I do even MORE?
5. Have I stopped Living? (Notice the link between Q1 and Q5).
6. Am I my OWN worst Enemy?
7. When will I decide to Change? (Not if, but When).
8. Do I have Dreams?

There is no Right or Wrong Answer here. It's simply questions that are meant to make you think about the way you live, your perception of perfection, have you aimed high enough and simply to question your ambition. Time is of the essence, shouldn't we be using it as best we can?

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