Lifestyle - All about life
Healthy LifeStyle to me is when its all working... Mind,Body and Spirit.The priority is Health,Love and Forgiveness and letting everything else fall into place.Then a true enjoyment and inner peace set in.Many people believe that happiness is a form of luck and that some people are destined to be happy while others are destined to be unhappy.The purpose of this blog is to open discussions and talk about life, what is happinness, fun stuff like fashion, modelling, etc.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Kids say the cutest things...........Ever wonder what 25 to 35 year olds say? Here goes.....
Breakups......................Decoding the male break-up & behaviour gene........
Being someone who has had her share of heart breaks I realized I needed to clarify the situation so I sat a good (guy) friend down and asked him the age old question........"why do men seem so heartless after a heartbreak?" Women often feel they are alone in their mourning and the man seems bound from romance to romance with no mourning period whatsoever.
So what is the right amount of time to mourn a relationship after a break up? Unfortunately there is no right or wrong answer. Time & patience are the best healers.
So my friend gave me some insight into the male behavior and why men act so after a breakup. To put it in perspective I will list out the characteristics of some men after a break up and put the justification beside it......
1) Have you heard the statement “When a guy’s relationship ends, he replaces her." or “He’s just hooking up with such-and-such to spite the ex-girlfriend,” or “Guys just don’t care”
Well reality is Breakups are hard on all guys. The fact is: If a guy is profoundly obnoxious or terrible after a breakup, it is just testament to how rough the breakup was on him. Some people simply cope by lashing out.
2) Guy who breaks off and turns into a cold fish
Women are fundamentally emotional creatures and surprisingly so are men. The only difference is women tend to express that emotion while men tend to be more guarded about it. When women after a break up tend to call, text and stalk the guy 10 times a day after a break up while he turns a cold shoulder, many women wonder how they can 'rip the band aid' so easily.
The fact is when a relationship ends, it is much much harder for a guy to go back and discuss and revisit and talk through and explain, etc. etc.
In fact, guys like to keep their emotional spectrum focused on a tight range of emotions – somewhere between amusement and contentedness. So any interaction that a guy knows will bring him out of that sweet range of emotions is an interaction he’s going to do everything he can to avoid. It is not that he stopped caring. He probably wants the girl to be ok and happy but he realizes discussing it or bringing up old situations are not going to make anything better. So as a defence mechanism he turns cold. He avoids conversations about the break up, the relationship, does not answer calls or texts and when he does call you or meet you treats you like as if you are his classmate from college instead of a once upon a time serious girlfriend. Trust me.......I know how that feels and it hurts like crazy and most women do not understand how he could be so cruel. So while she probably cries every night to sleep she imagines him to be cool about it and playing his xbox at home chilling.
My advice to men is while I agree with your method treat it a bit like rehab. Don't completely withdraw from the girl from day 1. That's when she gets withdrawal symptoms and hurts her more. Start off talking and then ease out of it gradually. Gives you both time to get closure and cope with the situation and feel better in the long run. I have a guy friend who had no closure from his ex and ended up pinning over her for 9 years (till today). It is important two people discuss and mutually agree why they cannot be together rather than leave it in the air.
Remember.........Mystery is the most painful thing.....
But what about the guy that immediately gets into a new relationship right afterward?
This is a no-brainer – a guy does this because he doesn’t want to be alone and he doesn’t want to “deal with himself.”
If he jumps into another relationship, he can still maintain his dose of external female validation and self-esteem. It has its cost though and eventually devolves into a crippling neediness. Guys need to work their internal issues out, which brings me to another question…
But what about the guy that “goes off the deep end” and just starts hooking up with every girl he sees?
A guy once told me that “A man is devastated at the end of a relationship to the extent to which he sold himself out.”
What does it mean for a guy to sell himself out (in the context of a relationship)?
Every guy has a set of core values for who he is, what he stands for, and what he really wants out of life. Sometimes in a relationship, a guy will really, really love a girl and may start to compromise these core values. Maybe he changes his lifestyle, stops hanging out with certain friends, or changes his habits.
It seems innocent enough, but over time the guy begins to starve for whatever it was he got from the things he gave up. It changes the guy and, in turn, changes the relationship. As a result, the relationship usually suffers and, in the case of this example, ends.
When the relationship ends, that guy is forced to evaluate himself – he doesn’t like who he’s become and he doesn’t like the fact that his relationship and his love brought him to this place.
So what’s the solution?… (or a solution)… Hook up with a bunch of girls and have a series of flings. I mean, think about it – no chance of love, no chance of commitment (which, in this wounded stage translates to changing oneself to something bad and misery) and plenty of plausible external validation that the guy is a “worthy man” since he’s getting so much ass.
Problem is, once the guy is done licking his wounds and mentally revisiting the pain of his past relationship, a feeling of loneliness will set in and hook-ups will seem empty and hollow.
So what does a guy do when he doesn’t go cold, jump into another relationship, or hook up with as many girls as he possibly can?
In my opinion, the best thing a guy can do is hang out with his friends after a breakup. Get some male perspective on the situation, forgive himself for what he wishes he did differently and take some time be single.
And when I say single, I don’t mean single on a man-whore rampage or single because he’s seeing a girl that he doesn’t want to call his girlfriend. I mean single – comfortable with not having an attachment for a while without going to an extreme.
Sooner or later, a guy will come to this place of reconciliation with himself and I think it’s essential that he does before he starts another relationship.
Long story short, if a guy acts extreme after a breakup, it’s his way of dealing with (or not dealing with) his emotions about his relationship and relationships in general.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Common sense............
1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
2. Don't worry about what people think, they don't do it very often.
3. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you a car.
4. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
5. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.
6. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.
7. Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
8. A person, who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person. (This is very important. Pay attention! It never fails.)
9. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program
10. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.
11. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of cheques.
12. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.
13. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.
14. Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it.
15. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes
16. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
17. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
18 Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.
19. Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.
20. There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.
21. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.
22. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.
23. Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator.
24. Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.
25. It ain't the jeans that make your butt look fat.
26 If you had to identify, in 1 word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be "meetings."
27. There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
28. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.
29. You should not confuse your career with your life.
30. Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
31. Never lick a steak knife.
32. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
33. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.
34. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.
35. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age eleven.
36. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender,religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we All believe that we are above average drivers.
37. Your friends love you anyway.
38. Thought for the day: Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
39: How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Our ability to deal with it....................
After Miss India I was highly dissapointed and backstage amongst a lot of other finalists who didn't make it, all I could here were sobs, tears, anguish and I remember thinking to myself "I will not cry. Its only a competition"..........Even though I had the overwhelming feeling to burst out and cry I held it all in and got ready and went out for the final round with the biggest smile on my face which concealed my true feelings.
After a big competition or contest if one doesn't make it it is quite common to hear the mother of all cliches from the so called 'well wishers'. "Oh you should have made it" "You were the best, its totally rubbish" etc.........
It was during this time that I received an email from a dear friend. It is an email that has always been quite inspiring to me and that made me smile after listening to dumb clichés for weeks. The email was as follows:
I guess by now your Inbox is full of mails from friends quoting the familiar " You should've won / Next time " etc
Lets see If I can digress from the rhetoric.
I wanna share with you a definition of Success I recently came across.
Success - The progressive realization of a worthy Ideal.
I felt it had a profound meaning for me. You see as I grow and change I realize that it is not the trappings and glamor of the goal that is the real prize ... But the Pursuit of an Ideal ...... was the real purpose of why I was here.
So is Winning not important?
Of course it is... but so is Failure ... Because disregarding these minor setbacks... You are only defeated when you quit.
You see Success is Inevitable when you relentlessly pursue your Ideals.
So where has your pursuit brought you?
I asked myself this question ... who would have won the contest If I was the judge ... I don't say this to inflate your ego.
but most girls would have been stumped.
I want to irradiate the point ...
You are the ONLY girl that I have met IN MY ENTIRE LIFE ....that I have had an Intelligent Discourse with.
and you know what ... when we were having those conversations.... You were the one talking most of the time.
I distinctly remember telling you to ... make your sentences short ... because my mind was flooded with the all the overwhelming points you had made...I feel hesitant telling you this... but I think you should know... You have embodied many of my Ideals.
People who scale the summit of greatness fail much more than those who much rather stand behind the sidelines and watch.
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This email was something different and not patronizing. Till today whenever I feel low or feel incapable of something i read this email and it makes me so much happier. I guess what people say is true.....sometimes you can influence peoples lives in the smallest ways possible but would never know it......
Monday, December 31, 2012
Picking out the perfect engagement ring........
Sizing
So in conclusion think about the following questions:
- Confusion (How much to spend? What kind of ring does she want? Should you surprise her?)
- Risk of humiliation (What if it's not big enough? And why do you keep asking that question?)
- Suffering (Two months' salary? Really? Damnit.)
- Indecision (Simple or ornate? Platinum or Gold?)
- Doubt (Maybe the fact that I'm having a hard time buying the ring is actually telling me, subconsciously, that I shouldn't get married? I'm screwed. Screwed!)
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Popping the BIG question - The proposal......
Friday, April 20, 2012
How to say "I'm sorry".......and take responsibility for your actions
Many times we turn the simple task of saying, “I’m sorry” into a chicken and egg game. Or worse, we use it to guilt others, or withhold it to hurt.
Do you find yourself actually taking the gift of an apology, whether given or received, as your opportunity to “win”? (If the word “but” is anywhere near the words “I’m sorry”, you aren’t apologizing, you’re trying to be right.)
Why? Because you are missing two fundamental components of the foundation you need to build for a heartfelt apology that can be felt by the other person and by you!
Part #1: Accepting Responsibility
If you’re like most people, your perception of the situation is clouded by the hurt you’re feeling when someone you love or care about is upset with you. It also might be difficult for you to acknowledge and accept your reaction to any situation as being in your control.
Unfortunately, we live in a left-brain-logic controlled world, where the right side of the brain (passion, creativity, love) is locked up in a prison camp of right and wrong, only engaged when the left brain says, “hey we need to be upset here!”
When we “see” with our hearts, we get side-tracked, applying meaning to every action and inaction, weakening our ability to accept responsibility for the words we chose to use while under duress.
By seeing instead with our minds, we lose our vulnerability and gain a capacity to receive.
Try using statements such as, “I’m sorry my reaction hurt you. I was feeling unimportant to you. I chose the wrong words, which made the situation worse. I love you very much. I value you. And I’m deeply sorry my reaction pushed your buttons.”
Remember some people are hard to apologize to, as they take the opportunity to drive home how wrong you were and how right they were.
Your ability to hold your space and stay focused on the sincerity of your apology is determined only by the strength of your emotional fitness. However, just because you are ready to say “I’m sorry”, doesn’t mean the other person is ready to hear it.
A sincere apology does not need a response, nor wants one. It is about you apologizing for your contribution to the situation – that’s it!
Respond to any negative comments by staying true to YOU. Try these words …
“Again, I understand. I hear you when you say my actions or words hurt you, and I’m sorry for hurting you. I love you and only want to find a way to move past this. I understand you might not be ready to talk, so know how important this is to me to resolve, and please let me know when you feel better and can guide me to a better place with you. “
While giving space to the other person is important in some respects also remember that this does not apply to all individuals and also depends on the depth of the problem. Sometimes the person who has wronged the other must constantly be in touch with his/her partner and apologize and show them how much they want to correct their wrong doing. Also try to make your partner understand that you will do anything it takes to get them to forgive you and will wait any amount of time.
Always remember sincerity and effort is the key! The harder you try and the more sincere you ar ethe higher the chances of the other person forgiving you. I find that the cardinal sin is sometimes people 'assume' the pther person wants to be left alone and then don't call or stay in touch for a whole week or month or so. DO understand..........You messed up. So apologize, grovel, be extremely sorry and show it even if the other person seems like they don't want to hear it make sure you try hook or crook to persistantly tell them how sorry you are. This of course applies to only those relationships that you feel such time and effort is neccesary......
#2 The Art Of Letting Go
This does NOT just mean you have to forgive and forget. You must heal your hurt too. However, if you can accept and acknowledge your contribution to the situation, this will free you from residue from the conflict.
The easiest way to let go is to ask YOURSELF one question, “Which is more valuable? The idea of being right, or the relationship?”
Ideas are a dime a dozen and can change on a whim. You shouldn’t protect them with your “life” or at the expense of those you care about. The rules and meanings you put with your actions and words are not always the same ones used by those close to you.
Avoid seeing other people’s actions through your filter of right and wrong, and how you treat others. While your highest commitment to your partner could be a dedication to being on time, he or she may not actually put value on this. You can’t take offense to something that isn’t the intentional slight you perceive it to be.
Well, you can, but you’ll be miserable if you hold onto it!
#3 Talking to your Mates
While this is an extremly effective way to get some of the burden off your chest always try to stick to one or two friends that you trust and who have a certain amount of experience and maturity to give you advice. A lot of times I have seen situations go from bad to worse due to bad advice. While in terrible situations sometimes we do require a third persons guidance or support to help us figure out what to do. Always listen to advice and try to understand what is good advice and what is bad advice. It is always better to talk to a mutual friend, that way there will be no bias in the advice whereas if you speak to a friend who only knows you or only knows your partner there is bound to be some biased advice. Remember at the end of the day friends can suggest and advice but it will be your job to take the reins and take control of the situation. The decision is ultimately yours only and noone can help you with that
#3 Do not be scared to speak your mind
Now I find this most common with Men (sorry guys but its true) that they are scared to speak there mind for fear of rejection or being shot down. Now if you are with someone who you think is special or worth making that effort for surely she understands and knows you. And while some partners ina fit of anger might not listen it is upto you to decide how to handle the situate based on your partner. Concealing feelings never helps. If you let your partner know how you feel you would be surprised how much that helps. Women especially like a certain vunerablity in their partner rather than the cocky " I have apologized and thats enough" attitude. Tell her/him how you feel. Tell your partner how miserable you are and how you would like to resolve it. Remember unless you ask you will never know......
In the end even if your relationship ends you have to have a clear mind which said you tried a 100% before it ended and while it was your fault you still tried your best to fix it. Trust me that feeling is way better than thinking not only did you cause the break up but also that you did hardly anything to fix it........
Try this and I am sure anyone with a heart will give you a second chance!