When you are in a toxic relationship, your feelings of self worth are typically challenged and it may seem very difficult to break away and forge ahead without your partner. While it may seem overwhelming initially, there are some distinct benefits to getting out of a situation where you are being put down, or made to feel inferior, crazy, or incompetent. Here are 5 beneficial results to leaving a toxic relationship:
1. You will become more capable of addressing other aspects of your life. You'll gain mental energy and a space in your mind to consider your own dreams, hopes, and goals when you are not occupied with keeping a failing, destructive relationship from ending.
2. You will start to have more faith and confidence in your own decision making abilities. Freed from exposure to constant criticism, you will see that you are capable of managing your life and successfully managing your life.
3. Other relationships will improve and grow. While involved in a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship, it is difficult to be invested in your other friendships and relationships. You might feel pressured not to see other people outside the relationship, and even if you do spend time with them, your level of distraction over your toxic relationship may keep you from being capable of fully investing in the life and concerns of the other party. Escaping the toxic relationship will free you mentally to be able to be a better family member or friend to others.
4. Your sense of dread will begin to lessen. When you aren't anticipating regular criticisms and controlling actions of your partner, you will begin to feel calmer and more relaxed. Your mental and physical space can become a sanctuary rather than a war zone.
5. Your symptoms of depression begin to lessen. Your partner's continuous criticism and hurtful behavior has probably increased your depression. If you find that you are overwhelmed, you may want to consider getting some counseling or medical intervention for additional support.
By the way, what is holding you back from making the best choices to achieve the life you deserve?
For a free copy of my ebook, "Strategies For Escaping Emotional Abuse", click here: http://www.stoptoxicrelationships.com/gifts-strategiesforescapingemotionalabuse.html
Shannon Cook is a personal coach and resource guide who has written a number of informative articles and ebooks on the topic of toxic relationships and "difficult" divorces, including the physical, emotional, practical and relationship components.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fast Weight Loss - Be Aware What the Five Dangers Are
Although fast weight loss might be desirable in some situations, most people want to be careful about trying to drop the weight too fast. The better option is go slower and take a healthier approach. That way you can avoid some of the common pitfalls associated with quick weight loss attempts.
Crashing Your Metabolism
Most of us have heard that the speed of your metabolism can impact your weight loss. To achieve fast weight loss, therefore, you need to speed up your metabolism. Unfortunately, what most people don't know is that by cutting their caloric intake too drastically, they can actually slow their metabolism and prevent efficient weight loss.
When you suddenly drop your calories, your body believes it is being starved because no food is available. To protect itself, the body slows your metabolism, so less energy is required to keep your body working effectively. Instead, drop your calories by a moderate amount and increase exercise.
Taking Unhealthy Supplements
Many of the products on the market promising fast weight loss simply don't deliver. For one, most of the quick weight loss you will see is just water weight that you would lose anyway. Another reason is that many of these supplements contain products such as ginseng which is a stimulant. Taking too much of these stimulants can be dangerous for your heart, especially when combined with doses of caffeine.
Developing Flab
No one wants to achieve fast weight loss, then look in the mirror to find your skin drooping everywhere. That's not attractive at all. When you lose weight too fast, your skin doesn't have time to regain some of its shape, so you're left with sagging skin in places where you once had excessive fat deposits. By choosing the slower path, your skin's elasticity can help reduce sagging plus you can work on adding some toning exercises into your routine that will further reduce the problem.
Regaining the Weight
Another big problem with fast weight loss is that you're more likely to regain everything you've lost and more. The reason is most of the approaches we use to drop pounds in a hurry cannot be maintained for long periods of time. As a result, we eventually go back to our own ways. Because our metabolism has probably dropped, thanks to the quick weight loss, we actually will end up gaining more weight faster. By changing your lifestyle - eating healthier, more balanced meals and being more active - you will be starting habits that will be effective for the long haul.
Moving Towards Eating Disorders
If you become desperate for fast weight loss, you're more likely to try some dangerous routes to achieve this goal, such as starving yourself, purging after meals, or using laxatives or other products to help you eliminate the food you do eat. While you may lose weight, you'll also be jeopardizing your healthy and paving the way for the development of a full-blown eating disorder down the road.
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Crashing Your Metabolism
Most of us have heard that the speed of your metabolism can impact your weight loss. To achieve fast weight loss, therefore, you need to speed up your metabolism. Unfortunately, what most people don't know is that by cutting their caloric intake too drastically, they can actually slow their metabolism and prevent efficient weight loss.
When you suddenly drop your calories, your body believes it is being starved because no food is available. To protect itself, the body slows your metabolism, so less energy is required to keep your body working effectively. Instead, drop your calories by a moderate amount and increase exercise.
Taking Unhealthy Supplements
Many of the products on the market promising fast weight loss simply don't deliver. For one, most of the quick weight loss you will see is just water weight that you would lose anyway. Another reason is that many of these supplements contain products such as ginseng which is a stimulant. Taking too much of these stimulants can be dangerous for your heart, especially when combined with doses of caffeine.
Developing Flab
No one wants to achieve fast weight loss, then look in the mirror to find your skin drooping everywhere. That's not attractive at all. When you lose weight too fast, your skin doesn't have time to regain some of its shape, so you're left with sagging skin in places where you once had excessive fat deposits. By choosing the slower path, your skin's elasticity can help reduce sagging plus you can work on adding some toning exercises into your routine that will further reduce the problem.
Regaining the Weight
Another big problem with fast weight loss is that you're more likely to regain everything you've lost and more. The reason is most of the approaches we use to drop pounds in a hurry cannot be maintained for long periods of time. As a result, we eventually go back to our own ways. Because our metabolism has probably dropped, thanks to the quick weight loss, we actually will end up gaining more weight faster. By changing your lifestyle - eating healthier, more balanced meals and being more active - you will be starting habits that will be effective for the long haul.
Moving Towards Eating Disorders
If you become desperate for fast weight loss, you're more likely to try some dangerous routes to achieve this goal, such as starving yourself, purging after meals, or using laxatives or other products to help you eliminate the food you do eat. While you may lose weight, you'll also be jeopardizing your healthy and paving the way for the development of a full-blown eating disorder down the road.
www.nigeriastudents.com
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