Expensive habit to cut out: The gym
Gym memberships can set you back a lot and, although we all want to stay fit and look great, they're not actually a necessity. Avoid this massive monthly bill and exercise at home or outside instead. You can go for a run in the park or do some sit-ups, push-ups and burpees in your garden. You could also invest in some cheap exercise equipment, such as some free weights, some exercise bands, a kettle bell and a skipping rope. If you enjoyed the social side to the gym you can still pop on your lycra and head to the odd exercise class. Expensive habit to cut out: Your nailsIf you love sexy talons or smart and primly polished nails you may need to do a DIY job to save money. Salons charge lots of money for a relatively simple accessory and with some practise you can get the look you want for less. If you want a professional look buy a book that gives you a step-by-step guide to nail art.
Expensive habit to cut out: Eating outIt can be so easy to nip out to your favourite restaurant or call up your local take out and relax whilst others do the hard work. Remember though that eating out costs a small fortune and can easily hike up your bills. To save, prepare a batch of meals you love eating on your day off and freeze them. Then when you're hungry just pop one of your healthier meals in the oven for fast and cheap dining. Expensive habit to cut out: Your carFirst comes the insurance, then comes the tax, then comes the fuel and on top of all that comes the garage costs; put simply, cars are ridiculously expensive. Most people can't imagine living without a car because they have become such a big part of most of our lives, but could you do without one? If you use your car to commute check some lift-sharing websites, or if you use your car to socialise could you ride your bike or get a bus instead? Although it's a big change, ditching your car could save you thousands every year. Expensive habit to cut out: Coffee
Getting the odd pick-me-up coffee or tea from cafes is a great way to treat yourself and make your day a little brighter, but it should be kept as just that: a treat. Buying drinks or snacks from coffee shops can become an expensive habit and it's one that doesn't give you many benefits. If you miss your coffee that much, buy a decent instant coffee and make a flask up at home. If you go to coffee shops for somewhere to sit or socialise find a new spot in the park.
Expensive habit to cut out: Drinking Without realising it, drinking can easily become a part of all of our lives. We pick up a bottle of red on the way home or go for one or two cocktails after work; but remember it adds up. Research recently found that the average American household spends $435 on alcohol per year – imagine what you could buy instead with that cash? Expensive habit to cut out: FacialsEveryone loves that polished and fresh feeling you get from indulging in a little facial. But these beauty treatments cost big bucks and if you're looking to save a little money it's time you considered other alternatives. Even if you're not very practical you can make an inexpensive and highly effective facemask yourself. Some great mixes include manuka honey and aspirin or a simple natural yoghurt mask.
Expensive habit to cut out: Going to the theatre If you love going to the theatre then you'll love deal websites that regularly offer discounted tickets. Search for the best site by reading reviews and get yourself a deal. Alternatively sign-up to ticket alerts and you should be told when tickets are on sale so you can get the best price before anyone else. Expensive habit to cut out: HaircutsWant glossy locks but can't afford the salon prices? No worries, we'll let you into a little-known secret: a grad student may be the answer. When hairdressers are in their final years of college they need to practise on real models. Although they can be a little nervous and it can take longer than normal, student hairdressers are excellent because they get graded on their cuts and they want to impress. Plus the charges are minimal and will often be less than your cab fare home. Happy days. Expensive habit to cut out: Starting a new hobbyEveryone enjoys the odd hobby, but starting a new one is expensive. You need to buy the right tools, or the right kit or a new helmet. Before you invest in the equipment make sure you really want to pursue this interest. Then, once you've tried and tested the hobby for at least a month, shop around for the gear you need. Ask other people in your area where you can get the best deals or if they are selling anything they no longer use. You can also search for second hand items in shops or online.Engr. Muhib Nabi Production Engineer - Electrical Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE. muhibnabi@live.com muhibnabi@gmail.com |
Top 10 expensive habits to cut out
How to reduce your stress levels
Stress has now been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's, and on a day to day basis it can make your life miserable. You might not always even feel stressed, but it can manifest in all sorts of symptoms, both subtle and severe. Here are some easy ways to keep calm. Exercise You're stressed because you don't have time to do everything, right? And working out generally gets pushed to the bottom of the list. But it's worth ditching something else less essential and making sure you get at least 30 minutes of exercise three times a week. It might feel a slog to begin with but both the physical and mental benefits of exercise are proven. Plus, it'll give you breathing space where you're not contactable by your mobile and can get out all your aggression. And it doesn't have to be the gym, try kickboxing classes, climbing walls or canoeing to combine activity with learning a new skill, which will give you something else to focus on. Deep muscle relaxation This takes about 20 minutes but if everything's getting on top of you it's worth locking yourself away to concentrate on calming down. Begin by taking some deep breaths. Then focus on a part of your body, such as one foot. Tense all the muscles in your foot as tightly as possible and count to 10. Then relax it and enjoy the feeling of all the tension flowing away. Repeat this for the other foot and move your way up your body a muscle group at a time, allowing your whole body to become relaxed.  Talk to people Sharing your worries really can help reduce the burden. Allowing people the chance to help take some of your responsibilities off your hands may also make a real difference to the causes of your stress. It's tempting to think it'll be easier if you do everything yourself, but discussing problems can crystallize what you need to do and hearing other people's points of view can put things in perspective. Be nice There's some evidence that just doing someone a favor can be good for your stress levels. Being kind to someone or helping out can improve your well-being and make you feel better. Attending to other people's concerns and problems can make yours seem more manageable. Schedule tasks in priority order It's time for that old faithful, the To Do List. Rather than making you panic about everything you have to do, write down a schedule with tasks in priority order so you feel like you can realistically take them on. Just by writing it down, you've made a start and that should make you feel better.
Engr. Muhib Nabi
Production Engineer - Electrical
Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE.
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Top 10 Enticing Fruits take your love life to new heights
| Did you know that right fruit can enhance your love making and increase your libido? Fruits are nature's candy. They are a perfect substitute for cakes, cookies, and candies. There's something very sensual about taking a bite of a fruit that has a firm exterior, and experiencing the explosion of sweet succulent juice released in your mouth. Virtually every fruit is packed with vitamins and nutrients.  It is no doubt, healthier to eat the whole fruit because its fiber is extremely healthy for the digestive system. Try freezing fruits such as grapes or strawberries and eat them as delicious dessert treats. They will take longer to eat, and their frozen consistency makes eating them feel like eating a popsicle.  Pomegranate- Best know for boosting sex drive, pomegranate helps the body produce (NO) or nitric oxide which helps to open up blood vessels and increase blood flow which is great news for the libido. During a study into the benefits of pomegranate on lowering blood pressure and reducing the the risk of heart disease. Scientists found that drinking pomegranate juice can actually increase sex drive. A number of couples were given pomegranate juice to drink then asked to perform some erotic activities and couples who drank the pomegranate juice showed elevated levels of sexual interest. Apples: An apple a day has been said to elevate moods and work as an antidepressant. An apple has multiple symbolic meanings, many of which are sexual. Erotic associations linked apples to female breasts, while the core of an apple cut in half has often been compared to a woman's vagina. According to folklore, the apple is one of many foods believed to possess aphrodisiac powers.  Bananas- Banana has a pleasing, phallic shape; they are rich in the potassium and B vitamins necessary for sex hormone production. Additionally, the high content of chelating minerals and an enzyme called bromelain in bananas is said to aid in boosting male erectile efficiency. So eat banana, and then drive your lover bananas! Again, bananas are mood enhancers and can serve as mild sedatives because they contain tryptophan. It relaxes us, improves our mood and makes us feel happy, which is why people suffering from depression get a boost after eating bananas.  Berries- Raspberries, strawberries, cherries, and other berries are sweet and delicious. The perfect foods for seductive hand-feeding, they are also high in vitamin C and make a sweet light dessert. Dip them in a small amount of light or fat-free whipped cream and lick them slowly for further sensual pleasure. In Asia, goji berries are known as a strong sexual tonic. They increase testosterone levels, which stimulates libido in both men and women. Furthermore, they improve overall stamina, mood and wellbeing, all of which are vital for an optimum sex life. Mangos- Mangos are exotic, flavorful, and juicy. The mango is an extremely healthful fruit, loaded with vitamins A and C. It is ideal for dieting because its high fiber content makes it filling. It also works as a gentle laxative or diuretic. The slippery mango, is a fruit that inspired a verse in the Kamasutra--"Sucking The Mango"--as a technique to please the lingam.  Oranges- This yummy fruit has served as an aphrodisiac in China, and as a holiday treat in many cultures. Oranges are loaded with vitamin C. In fact over 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C is contained in a single orange. Oranges provide other benefits, including important amounts of potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Anthocyanins, which give blood oranges their red hue, may be helpful in preventing some cancers. All varieties of oranges boast a significant amount of fiber, vitamin A, and folate. They also have only about seventy calories each.. Passion Fruit- Of course, passion fruit on this passion-filled diet is a natural. Passion fruit is a perfect food for hand feeding your lover. Peaches - Well know for its seductive shape. The crease in the fruit resembles the lips of the woman's vagina. Peaches also contain vitamins and minerals that contribute to your health and well-being. Low in calories-one cup of sliced peaches has only 60 calories-and composed of 80 percent water, peaches are a great weapon for waist-watching singles. Plus, the fiber found in peaches acts as a mild laxative, making sure irregularities do not come in between you and your love life. Pears-Pears are a very appropriate fruit for a diet in which you are working as a pair! This fruit has a lovely, phallic shape and is filled with minerals. Very low in calories and sodium and full of fiber, pears are a great supplement to a weight loss diet. The pear also contains a lot of potassium, which is critical, together with calcium, to the process of bone formation. It is also important for the proper regulation of liquids in the body and for the well-being of the nervous system. Pineapples - A glass of fresh pineapple juice is especially vitalizing. For aphrodisiac effect, eat sliced pineapples with chili powder or mix with honey and rum. A small glass of the fruit's juice taken daily promotes energies of love. Rich in vitamin C, pineapples are used in homeopathic treatment for impotence. Add a pineapple spear to an occasional sweet rum drink for a tasty prelude to an evening of passion.  Watermelon- Watermelon is rich with citrulline, an amino acid that helps improve blood flow to the heart and genitalia, as well as to the rest of the body. Citrulline is highly effective at relaxing blood vessels, producing an effect similar to drugs like Viagra. Result: Increased blood flow to your sexual organs. Be creative with your menu and take your love life to new heights.
Engr. Muhib Nabi
Production Engineer - Electrical
Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE.
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Still wondering if you hate your job or not?
Everyone complains about having the worst job. Whether it's "working extra hours", "working on the weekends", "not getting paid enough", or even "I slept with my boss, now I can't face him anymore!", anyone else has a better job than you do. But sometimes we stop to wonder if this is genuine hate or the regular hating everyone does. Here are 10 signs that will make that wondering stop!
1.You don't hear the alarm: when it takes you a whole hour and three snoozes just to get out of bed, admit it you don't want to go back there again. You'd rather stay home and do laundry instead of getting dressed and heading to work. 2.You hate your co-workers: and by hate I mean smile to their faces, joke around with them all day, but once you're home you don't want to ever see them again! When they call you to go out on the weekend you pretend to have something more interesting to do (and that would probably be sleeping on the couch with a big bag of chips!). 3.You don't want any more: no more tasks that is. You don't want to put in any effort to complete a new task because you simply know it would be taken for granted. You start asking yourself questions like: "what am I doing here", " is this where I want to end up", and "is this even stimulating for me"? And then you answer No to all these questions. 4.Miss the deadlines: you just can't hand in the work on time. You keep missing one deadline after another without even caring to bother. Its either your boss gave you too much work to handle or you're simply slacking. 5.You don't show up: you come up with the silliest excuses, killing half of your family members just so you wouldn't have to go there again. You don't even care if your boss "bought it" or not, you said your grandma died and believed it! 6.You're getting demoted: and it didn't move you one bit. You probably even thought to yourself "the hell with it, its not like I was PRO anything". You start to accept the fact that you're getting paid less for the same job you used to do for more. You even sometimes negotiate with your boss on fewer tasks to do for less money. 7.You talk about it like it's on TMZ: every conversation you have revolves around how insanely crappy your job is. Not necessarily complaining, but rather mentioning several times that you just hate it. 8.You look like 1 dollar: no where near a million dollars and definitely not even a 100! You would rather go to work in your PJs, and even when you meet your friends for coffee after work; you look like the crazy cat lady beggar just around the corner of the street. 9.You're not proud of what you do: when someone asks you where/ what you do, you reply with your given job title rather than explaining what it is that you do exactly. You don't mention the company/ firm you work for but rather say "an accounting company downtown". You couldn't be more ashamed of what you do. 10.You don't care if they fired you tomorrow: you think of it as a golden opportunity to go try new things and try the job you've always wanted. We've all had bad jobs, we had jobs we had to stick to just for the money, others just for the title, and some for not finding anything else to do. Whatever your reason is, if you're not happy with your job, QUIT! Life is too short to be in a job you hate and remember "money doesn't buy happiness"! Engr. Muhib Nabi Production Engineer - Electrical Gulbahar Tobacco International FZE Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE. muhibnabi@live.com muhibnabi@gmail.com |
