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Foods NOT to cook in an air fryer:
Broccoli

Although brussels sprouts are air-fryer friendly, broccoli is not.
Broccoli get kind of dust-like in an air fryer.
Broccoli florets do not get super crispy and delicious. Rather, they get very dry and dusty and the experience is like chewing on sandpaper.

Affective or Emotional Empathy
If we see someone hit their thumb with a hammer, we wince and cringe as if we experienced the pain, too. If we see someone crying at the loss of a loved one, we feel the weight in our chest, too. A process of emotional contagion allows their emotions to influence our own.
This form of empathy is referred to as affective or emotional empathy. We mirror the emotions of another.

Improves digestion

Both ingredients in the coconut oil coffee infusion will keep your digestive system ticking along nicely.
Coconut oil is well known as a natural laxative and helps to lubricate the digestive system.
Caffeine found in coffee is also a natural stimulant that helps to prise open our morning eyes and sets you up on the right foot when you head off to work.
Caffeine also helps the muscles, including the muscles found in the large intestine and aids in preventing constipation.

Handling physical mail immediately

Too often, mail is only relocated from the mailbox to our countertop, where it often sits or begins to collect.
But the fact is, most mail can be processed in very little time if we make it a habit.
Immediately discard junk mail, or use Paper Karma to eliminate it completely, and process the rest.
Mail that requires processing but can’t be handled right away can easily be placed in a To-Do Folder out of sight.

Everyday thoughts

Some people are frequently journalising. Others make a note of thanks. Get into the habit of thinking about your day, how it went, what you have done, what amazed you, before your day ends.

Were you here for yourself? Have you been distracted by the day's activities / events, taking you away from what matters to you? Tomorrow what will you do differently?

Habits of Genuinely Likable People
Never practicing selective hearing

Some people, and you know people like this, are incapable of hearing anything said by someone they feel is somehow beneath them. Sure, you speak to them, but that particular falling tree doesn't make a sound in the forest, because there's no one actually listening.

Charismatic people listen closely to everyone, and they make all of us, regardless of our position or social status or "level," feel like we have something in common with them. Because we do. We're all human.

What’s wrong with being a people pleaser?

People pleasers often spent a lifetime acting in this way. By the time they seek therapy, they have realized that there’s something missing in their lives. They’ve often reached that point of exhaustion which comes from the constant cycle of pressure and guilt involved in being there for others all the time.

There’s often something far deeper going on, too. People pleasing behavior usually stems from low self-esteem. It’s almost as if there’s a higher value placed on the needs of others than there is on the needs of oneself. People who act in this way have often been raised by critical, demanding, sometimes narcissistic parents whose behavior towards their child has had damaging effects on their child’s sense of belonging in the world just as they are.

People pleasers have often grown up with the message that, in order to be deserving of love and attention, they have to act in particular ways. That, instead of being a given, they need to earn a sense of belonging in the world. People pleasing behaviors can be a coping technique to avoid being rejected by making themselves needed and indispensable instead.

Whilst it’s understandable that a child learns that acting in this way is one way to gain love and attention from a parent, when these behaviors are carried into adulthood they mean that someone’s attention is always focused outwardly. When you’re constantly meeting the needs of others, it’s almost impossible to even identify what your own needs are, let alone meet those needs.

If you recognize yourself as a people pleaser, recognize that your needs, opinions, wants and desires are every bit as important as anyone else’s. This is a huge shift in perspective and, in order to move towards this new core belief about the world and your place in it, will require considerable effort. You need to be committed to changing your people pleasing behavior and it can be useful to seek out the help of a therapist in doing this.

How to stop being a people pleaser:
Putting even some of the effort you put into other people into meeting your own needs

If you're a people pleaser, you know how to please people.
Put some of your efforts into pleasing yourself and start to see the results.

Unnecessary travel

It makes sense to travel for a conference, meet an important person, or deal with a disaster. For many other things, consider staying put. Modern video-conferencing software is getting good enough that you can truly read cues and feel like you’re in the same room.

Easy care houseplants that improve air quality
English ivy

Perfect for hanging baskets, this climbing plant is a great way to infuse freshness into your decor.
Place this plant in a spot with direct sunlight, but be sure to keep it at a constant temperature.
It requires plenty of water and well-drained soil.
Not only does English ivy remove benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, it may also help prevent airborne mold from proliferating in your home.

Broth or stock: How you know these foods are expired

For their rich flavor, beef and chicken broth are staples in many a cook’s kitchens.
Broth is also the ingredient that makes this beef and vegetable stir-fry sing.
Still, maybe with the exception of a pot of soup or Thanksgiving dressing, few recipes call for an entire Tetra Pak of the stuff.
Once you’ve opened it, rely on your sniffer to tell if it’s past its prime.
Expired food, including broth, will have a distinct sour smell.

Fruits & vegetables you shouldn’t be refrigerating:
Stone fruit

Like tomatoes, putting stone fruits, think plums, peaches, and cherries, in the fridge can make their flesh go mealy.
So if you want that incredible, silky, juice-dripping-down-your-chin bite, leave them out on the counter.

Food you can’t eat past the expiration date:
Soft cheeses

Parmesan and Gouda are a little more impervious to bacteria and mold, especially when unopened.
Soft cheeses, on the other hand, are more susceptible to contamination.
While you can probably trim out the infected portions, it's not as easy as doing it with hard cheeses.
It's safer to just stick by the sell-by date to avoid any stomach issues.
The softer the cheese, the shorter its life span.

Being confined to the limits of your home doesn't mean you can forget your fitness goals.

Home workouts can be both fast and enjoyable.

Select either 30 minutes to an hour.

You can need a pair of dumbbells or a carton of milk, a bottle of water or other weights to improvise around the home.

Long-lasting frozen nutritious food:
Dairy products

Dairy contains a good amount of calcium and protein.
Even a cheese and butter salt bread sandwich is considered a healthy snack.

Wellness habits you should adopt
Eating more plants

Switching to a plant-based diet is one of the best things you can do for the planet as well as your health, mind, and body. A plant-based diet means that the majority of your plate should be made up of plants.
I think the only thing that all nutritionists can agree on is that Americans should be eating more fruits and vegetables. And, I’ve found that living a zero-waste lifestyle naturally lends itself to eating healthier.
When you’re shopping for food without any packaging you eliminate a lot of processed foods so you tend to gravitate towards a diet that’s focused on those fruits and veggies.

How being single improves your life
You can make self-care a priority

Partnership can be wonderful. We have someone with whom to share our ups and downs, as they do with us. But when we’re single, we’re required to focus on the areas of our lives that need attention.
These areas, such as working out, socializing with friends, taking time to focus on personal aspirations and spending time alone, often get pushed aside in relationships amid our need to assist our partners. While single, there’s no distraction that pulls us away from our own self-care and personal development.

Environmental energy

Is your living space cluttered and messy or simple and neat?
Do you keep stuff, like clothes, you no longer use?
If you have a car, is it clean or just another place to keep your clutter and garbage?
Does your environment facilitate the emotions you consistently want to experience?
Does your environment drain or improve your energy?

Avoid purchasing things to satisfy you

Spending money on experiences instead of accumulating possessions often leads to a more comfortable life with more treasure-filled memories. You tend to experience fewer health problems when you're happier. We quickly become accustomed to the items we purchased, and they lose their initial appeal. Then we need to buy something new to get the feeling back again.

People who spend money not on things but on experiences believe it is better spent. The thrill of buying cars, clothes, houses and the latest technology is fast wearing off, but memories from experiences can last a lifetime. Going to a spa to be pampered and de-stressed would usually make you feel much better than walking out with packages from a department store, feeling guilty about what you've spent.

Small money spending on food, going to a concert or a movie with friends is worthwhile and the good social contact makes you live longer. Resist the urge to purchase expensive vacation homes, boats, and other items that you can easily rent. You will have a nice time when you rent, and then go on to the next chance without any more obligations. It's far less expensive to ride a horse than own a horse, and riding the horse is the experience you want.

Buying other gifts can bring you happiness. Choose a special bouquet of flowers for a loved one or surprise an unexpected gift to a friend. You will appreciate them and that will make you feel better about yourself. Few things will make you feel better than just giving happiness to others.

Worst things to do after a workout
Excluding fast-acting carbs

It is of vital importance to quickly consume the proper nutrients after a workout, and carbs play a very important role in this equation.
Since the body is primed to absorb carbohydrates to refill muscle glycogen after lifting weights, it’s best to take in the “fast-acting” or “high-GI” variety.
Foods like white rice, white potatoes, rice cakes, and bagels will get into the bloodstream rapidly, which will elevate insulin levels and allow you to push nutrients into cells at a very fast rate.

Communication mistakes that can ruin your relationships
Criticism

There is a huge difference between giving your partner loving feedback and attacking his/her character. When you criticize your partner, you are identifying his/her faults to make them him/her bad about themselves.

Be careful not to harmfully judge your partner in ways that belittle him/her or make him/her feel inferior to you. Instead, give him/her compliments and focus on his/her strengths.

When you speak in terms of his/her weaknesses, frame them in a positive manner. Talk about how his/her actions affect you, and give suggestions with humility and love.

Being unforgettable can lead to success

People that are typically extremely productive are unforgettable. This does not come as a surprise. What is surprising though is the fact that before they were successful, many highly successful people were unforgettable.

They possessed certain traits which sewn them into the memories of other people. Indeed it seemed to predict being unforgettable being highly popular.

Ways a hobby can make better at your day job:
Providing a bigger world view

Even if you work in a big industry, your professional field is finite in its reach and views. Having a hobby can serve as a powerful reminder that there's a great big world out there. Even when you love your work, it's common to feel trapped sometimes, to forget about the rest of the world still moving along.
A hobby allows you to reconnect with the world, with nature, with people and with something bigger than you. It helps you develop a bigger world view, and this keeps you from being boxed in professionally, both in terms of your thinking and your travel.

Rules for the best homemade pizza of your life
Adding meat like a minimalist

Ordering sausage on a pizza makes it heavy.
That being said, layer really thin cured meats, like speck, prosciutto, or mortadella, atop a cooked pizza.
They melt a little bit, and you get a subtle flavor, a little bit of fat, and that smoky porkiness.
Less is more with everything.

Benefits of Morning Exercise
More energy & Better mood

Morning workouts are one of the best ways to feel energized and prepared for your day. In fact, a morning workout might even give you more energy than a cup of coffee.

Ways to be Kinder to Yourself
Taking time to do nothing at all

Running from place to place and laboring over long to-do lists have increasingly become ways to communicate the status of ‘I’m so busy because I’m just so important’, the thinking goes. Perhaps it’s time to stop all this busyness.

Being busy, if we even are busy, is rarely the status indicator we’ve come to believe it is. Nonetheless, the impact is real, and instances of burnout, anxiety disorders and stress-related diseases are on the rise, not to mention millennial burnout.

One way out of this madness is doing nothing. Counter-intuitively, idleness can be a great productivity tool because if our energy is totally shot, our productivity is not going to be good because we’re not going to have fuel to burn with which to be productive.

Healthy Habits Benefits: Power Boost

Since eating too much unhealthy food we've all felt a lethargic feeling. Eating a healthy diet gives your body the power it requires to control your energy intake. That includes a healthy diet:
😀whole grains
😀lean meats
😀low-fat dairy products
😀fruit
😀vegetables

Regular physical activity often improves muscle strength and enhances stamina, giving you more energy. Exercise helps bring oxygen and nutrients to your tissues, which helps make your cardiovascular system function more effectively and you have more time to do your everyday job. This also encourages better sleep by helping improve capacity. It will help you fall asleep more easily and get deeper sleep.

A lack of sleep can cause a number of problems. Apart from feeling exhausted and slow, if you don't get enough sleep, you can also feel irritable and moody. What's more, poor sleep quality can be responsible for high blood pressure , diabetes, and heart disease, and the life expectancy can also be shortened. Stick to a routine where you wake up and go to bed every night at the same time to improve sleep quality. Reduce the intake of caffeine, avoid napping and create a relaxing atmosphere for sleep. Switch off the lights and TV, and keep the room temperature high.

Onions: How you know these foods are expired

Who among you hasn’t found that one rotten onion lurking in the red mesh bag?
Perhaps a produce item worth purchasing individually instead of pre-bagged?
However you purchase them, store your onions in the pantry away from potatoes.
When they are together, you get an expired food accelerant.
Both release gases that spoil the other, think potatoes growing long sprouts and onions in a slimy, molded heap.