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07. Mindset Changes for a More Successful Life

03. 10 Spending Habits Keeping You Broke

11. Red Flags to Look Out for in a Relationship

15. Ways to Rekindle Your Relationship

19. Tips to Save Money at the Grocery Store

23. Signs You are Surrounded by Good People

25. Elizabeth Besich Lookbook

About the Author.

Hi. I am Sara, but you probably know me as Elizabeth Besich. I started Amora V Lifestyle in 2023 to make the world a better place!

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Tips for a Happier Life

I strive to bring happiness, joy, and peace to those reading through each one of my articles.

From my experience, happiness comes from a balance between maintaining a healthy lifestyle, good company, self-understanding, and exploration.

I write about the things that have brought me peace and pleasure in my life and hope that my articles will, too, bring you the same!

I Hope you Enjoy!

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.”

10 Spending Habits Keeping You broke

Find yourself struggling, living paycheck to paycheck. Regardless of how much money you make, it isn’t enough. Well, you are not alone. According to LendingClub Corporation, featured in PR Newswire, “in June 2022, 61% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck”.

Thankfully, the amount earned may not be the problem. You may save more than you could ever imagine with a few minor tweaks. Allowing the ability to save each month to put away into saving, pay down debt or invest. Below is a list of 10 Spending Habits Keeping You Broke.

PAYING FOR NAME BRAND

From clothes and shoes to food at the grocery store, paying for name brands is likely to cost you more than buying generic or store brands.

A brand name can come at a high price for designer clothes. Instead of paying a hefty price for a designer purse or shoes, it may be wise to look for a lesser-known brand to save. However, name brand doesn’t just stop with fashion.

Using generic brands when shopping at the grocery store, purchasing baby diapers, or even getting medicine can save you money, especially over time. There are always different options for buying most store items, name brand and generic. Going generic will save significantly over time.

BUYING GROCERIES THEN EATING OUT

We’ve likely all been in the position where we throw away groceries because they have spoiled. It may not seem like much: a cucumber, a tomato, or a bag of rotten cheese. However, over a year, it can add hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of food thrown away.

Another way groceries get wasted is by going to the store and purchasing enough groceries for the week only to eat out. Doing this every once in a while may be fine. However, doing this often can lead to a significant waste of money.

03. OVERPAYING FOR A CAR

A car is a liability for most people since it depreciates over time. Since most cars will lose value over time, the resale value will likely be less than the amount paid.

Doing thorough research before purchasing a car should indicate if the vehicle may hold value in the future. Some vehicles hold value better than others.

Knowing if a car holds value is essential if you later want to trade it in for something else. There are many reasons to trade in a vehicle. Possibly, no longer afford the large car payment. Looking for a vehicle with better gas mileage or may purchase a vehicle too big and want to downsize.

When owing more than a car is worth, it is hard to trade in since you will likely have to give the dealership money to get rid of it or have them tack the payment onto the next vehicle purchase. If you are unwilling to pay, you may get stuck with a vehicle you no longer want.

04. BUYING OUTDATED APPLIANCES

Outdated appliances may seem cheap upfront, but they will likely cost you in the long run. Old appliances are energy suckers and may increase the monthly electric bill and cost you more over a long period of time.

If buying an outdated appliance is the only option due to budget restrictions, then researching and reading reviews may help get a deal that saves in the long run. Important things to research are the amount of energy it uses, its size, and the features you want. Furthermore, check the reviews to see how others customer’s liked the products and also help discover any issues they have encountered.

Buying appliances used may not be the best route to go. Buying cheap used appliances has a higher chance of breaking or dying completely and costing more in the long run.

05. DAILY HABITS

Although, at the time, it may taste good to have your morning cup of coffee. Possibly thinking, if only I could make my coffee this good at home, then I wouldn’t need to spend the money at the coffee shop. However, that daily $6 cup of coffee alone costs over two grand a year.

Then there are cigarettes. It is an addition that is harder to cut than coffee. According to VeryWellmind, the average smoker spends $2,292 per year on cigarettes.

Alcohol is another expense that may be keeping you broke. Alcohol can get costly when drinking craft beers or expensive wines. Alcohol can add up when sipping on it regularly.

Spending money on visiting the local coffee shop, smoking cigarettes, or drinking alcohol can cost hundreds or even thousands per year. These are just a few habits we can have that cost us financial peace.

Determining our bad habits and only indulging occasionally is an excellent way to save. Splurging on occasion can make consuming it more special.

06. USING A CREDIT CARD

A credit card is great if you can pay the balance monthly and control how much you spend.

The problem begins when paying off the balance in full is impossible due to only being able to pay the minimum balance. Therefore, causing interest to accrue and increase the overall balance on the card.

Credit cards also become expensive when individuals max out credit cards and can only pay the minimum. Being in this position will become costly with interest.

Be extremely careful when opening a credit card, and always know exactly how much is on the card.

Always have a cash reserve that can pay off the entirety of the card if and when needed.

STORE

The dollar store is a great way to get what you need at an affordable price and is usually cheaper than the retail chain stores.

Dollar store purchases that may save you the most include cleaning supplies, soaps, office supplies, party decorations, and personal hygiene products such as

07. SKIPPING THE DOLLAR

toothpaste, deodorant, hair ties, and mouthwash. It’s a great way to score good deals.

08. IMPULSE BUYING

Going into a store for one thing and coming out with bags full of items may indicate a habit of impulse buying. Impulse buying is a quick way to spend money on things you may not want a week, month, or even a year down the road.

It may be a candle perfect for a nightstand, the cutest top, or a pillow you can’t live without. Only to find that candle forgotten under the sink, the blouse pushed to the back of the closet, or the pillow later replaced with another.

Most of the time, impulse purchases are a feeling of excitement, causing the desire to buy things you don’t need and only want at that moment.

Below are a few tips to help the next time you go to the store.

• Ask yourself do I need this or want this

• Leave the store and give your self three days. If you still remember and have a strong desire to purchase, then go back and buy

• Have only cash on you when shopping. Just enough for the items on the shopping list.

09. BUYING BIG ITEMS TO QUICKLY

When looking for a new television, refrigerator, or patio furniture, it is always a good idea to shop around. Find and compare all big purchases with similar ones and analyze the different specifications, customer reviews, and photos.

Make sure reviews are from verified purchases and not individuals receiving free products or paid to give reviews.

Photo’s from consumers are a great way to see different angles of the product. Furthermore, it may indicate the actual condition the product comes in. Professional photos are designed for the products to sell, and sometimes the product’s quality looks better than it is. Customer photos may give a more realistic idea of how the product looks. Buying cheap quality products may end up costing more in the long run. Products that lack quality usually don’t last long. Spending more on products that will last a decade or longer is wise.

10. BUYING CHEAP QUALITY ITEMS

If you want something to keep for years, buying quality products is the way to go!

If buying products on discount, determine if the products have defects, high returns, or not in demand. A product not selling because it is out of trend may still come in good quality.

If you want a more prosperous life, one of the changes you should focus on is the way you think. The way you think will determine the outcome of your life.

If you don’t believe you can achieve something, it may hinder you from ever trying. On the other hand, if you think your dreams are achievable, then you are more likely to go after those dreams.

Therefore, having a positive mindset is vital in the ability to take your first step and continue on the journey until you get to the destination you desire. Below are ten ways to change your mindset to have a more successful life.

MINDSET CHANGES

- FOR A MORESuccessful Life

REPLACE I CAN’T WITH YES I CAN

The next time you hear yourself thinking that you can’t do this, stop and tell yourself that YES, I CAN. I can do this. Believing you can is the first step to becoming successful. Once you think you can, then it will encourage you to pursue your dreams.

Tell yourself you will give it a try, and you will go after it. Keep saying it to yourself until you do. Don’t let your mindset stop you from

“Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.”

~ Shiv Khera

“There’s no one to stop you but yourself.”

~ Dave Thomas

obtaining your dream life.

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU LIKE

When starting on a big journey towards your goals, you may find that you do not like certain action items needed to complete your goal.

Unfortunately, sometimes, achieving your end goal requires doing unpleasant tasks. Focusing on things you don’t like can stop you from reaching your desired destination.

Making it is essential to focus on the things you like. Thinking about the tasks you enjoy will allow the process to become easier as you are enjoying yourself and the journey towards achieving your dreams.

FOCUS ON YOURSELF

By focusing on what other people are doing, you are taking that time away from yourself by focusing on others.

Don’t let your focus on others prevent you from achieving your life goals. Use that time to focus on your desired lifestyle and determine how to achieve it.

Spend your time analyzing and strategizing your next moves to gain progress towards the life you want. Therefore, allowing you to go where you want in life faster by focusing on yourself than focusing on other people.

The only person you can control is yourself and your outcome in life. Focus on yourself to control your destiny.

Making it vital that you focus solely on yourself and not worry about what those around you are doing.

Change the Mindset of What are They Doing to What I am Doing? This will

help with keeping the focus on yourself.

SEE THE POSITIVE

When going after a dream or the desired goal, sometimes it’s easy to believe things will go wrong. The problem with believing things will go wrong is it’s very discouraging and unmotivating.

After all, who will want to start a business if they think all they’ll get is many negative reviews?

To have the confidence to create something and go after it with all your heart, you must believe that good things will come from it. Without genuinely

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there”

~ Theodore Roosevelt

thinking that good things will come from it, you will likely either hesitate, take your time, or not even start whatever goal you have in life.

FIND YOUR WHY

Understanding why you genuinely want to do something is essential as it helps find motivation throughout the process. Sometimes when working towards a big goal, it may feel like it’s never going to happen because things aren’t happening now. It doesn’t mean that it won’t happen in the future. It just takes time.

Without a solid understanding of why you are doing this, you may lose hope and focus on the project. Therefore, a solid understanding of your ‘why’ will help you throughout the process.

Doing anything significant requires a lot of work. It requires much time, dedication, and trying different things. It means going outside of your comfort zone. Therefore, ensuring you have a solid ‘why’ and reasons behind why you want to do something is essential.

HAVE GRATITUDE

If your goal is significant, it will likely take months or even years to complete.

Therefore, it is essential to look back, analyze everything you’ve achieved and be grateful for everything you’ve done. Furthermore, count all the blessings you currently have, and think about all the

positive things you will succeed in the future.

Maintaining a positive, celebratory, and grateful mindset will help you stay motivated, especially when your goal isn’t coming fast enough.

BELIEVE YOU CAN

Believing in yourself is incredibly important for success. You have to believe that you can do it. Why would you even try if you think you can’t do it?

Therefore, believing in yourself is extremely important for taking the first steps towards actively working towards achieving your goal.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/13/selfmade-millionaire-how-to-increase-your-oddsof-success-by-42-percent-marie-forleo.html

According to CNBC, “You become 42% more likely to achieve your goals and dreams, simply by writing them down on a daily basis.”

HAVE A LONG-TERM VISION

Another necessary mindset for success is having a long-term vision. A long-term vision allows for a reason why you’re working towards something. This long-term vision can be something as significant as owning hotel chains to as simple as saving for retirement.

think too small and believe only those who achieve something great are special. A big goal is essential to achieving anything significant in life.

The next time you doubt yourself, remind yourself that Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are still ordinary, everyday people.

What is Your BIG Dream?

Whatever the long-term vision, it is essential that you lay out a road map of how to achieve it and work towards the end goal daily

DARE TO DREAM BIG

Dreaming big is crucial as it allows you to push yourself as far as you can. It is essential as it will enable you to work towards living your best life. Thus, letting you go after what you want in life.

Never let anybody tell you that your dream is too big. Especially those who

FOCUS ON GROWTH

A big goal can be overwhelming when focusing on the big picture. Focusing on the big image can be unmotivating because it may seem unattainable, especially when thinking big.

Therefore implementing small milestones and goals to hit allows you to focus on what you’re currently working on. Completing small milestones and tasks is a great way to reflect on all the work achieved. Therefore, making it easier to stay motivated as the overall big picture isn’t overwhelming you.

Everything is going great, your relationship is off to a great start, and you think you’ve met the person of your dreams. Yet, you’re a little worried. Historically, you always end up dating the wrong guy. Don’t worry, we got you covered.

When in love, these red flags can start looking heart-shaped. So it may be essential to step back outside of your feelings and analyze the person you’re dating to determine if any red flags are present and if so, determine if it is something you can handle long-term. Below, we have red flags to look out for in a relationship.

RED FLAG: STILL LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS

Although this is a major red flag, there could be a valid reason that the individual may live at home with their parents. Possibly, their parents are ill and need to be taken care of. Maybe, they are going through a divorce and need time to get back on their feet. These are just a few examples of circumstances that may cause people to move in with their parents, but it doesn’t mean that the person you seek to date is failing in life.

However, if the person you are dating still lives at home with their parents, one sign to look for is the failure to launch.

Red Flags to look out for in a relationship

Signs to look for is not being able to function on their own without the help of another. This may be not having the responsibility to pay bills or wanting a live-in maid (aka their mom).

The problem with relying on a parent for so long is that it may cause a lack of maturity to get things done independently. Therefore, if the relationship advances to the next stages and they move in with you, your partner may rely heavily on you to get things done. Therefore, putting added weight on you.

RED FLAG: CHANGES JOBS CONSTANTLY

If you are dating someone and you notice that they can’t keep a job longer than 6 months, that is a red flag. Someone who changes jobs constantly indicates laziness or a poor work ethic.

If they cannot keep a job, then there is a possibility that once they move in with you, they may want you to pay their way. In fact, your new found love may become your nightmare who becomes a full-time live-in mooch that doesn’t contribute to the household financially.

RED FLAG: BILLS ARE PAST DUE

Suppose you go to your newfound love’s home and find that they have bills sitting on their table that are past due. This is a major red flag. This indicates that they are either broke or financially irresponsible.

Furthermore, they likely have bad credit. If you ever want to buy a new house together, and they have bad credit, then your interest rates will be higher. Therefore it personally impacts you by costing you more money in the long run.

RED FLAG: DOESN’T TAKE YOU ON A PROPER DATE

Anyone with proper etiquette knows it is appropriate to take a woman on a nice date. If he’s inviting you back to his house to Netflix and chill, then run.

Not only does that indicate that he wants nothing more than a one-night stand, but it also shows that he doesn’t have the sense to treat you like a proper lady.

Even if you want to Netflix and Chill alongside him, then keep in mind you may be setting the bar towards how he treats you throughout the rest of your relationship.

RED FLAG: NEVER PAYS THEIR WAY

If your newfound love never pays their way, then be weary because it may leave you paying for everything throughout the entire relationship.

If you move in with your significant other and they don’t pay their half of the bills, that is a major red flag. You want a partner who can pay their way. Picking up the check and paying their half of the bills while living together is just a way of showing respect to the other person they are committed to.

RED FLAG: DOESN’T HAVE A RELIABLE CAR

Another red flag to look out for is that they don’t have a reliable car. If the person doesn’t have a working vehicle,

is always in the shop getting fixed, or has no car, that is a definite red flag.

It is something to look out for if they need help to afford a working vehicle. This may result in poor spending habits, bad work ethics, or poor credit, which hinders them from getting a new car.

RED FLAG: CAN’T MANAGE MONEY

Managing money is so important as it is the bloodline of life. To function in society, you have to have an income.

Money is required for food, shelter, clothing, and anything else you want. Therefore, dating somebody who cannot properly manage their finances can set you back financially if you need to financially help them or they drain you of your money.

Signs to watch out for that the person you are dating cannot manage money.

Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/thiscommon-behavior-is-the-no-1-predictor-of-whetheryoull-get-divorced-2018-01-10

Market Watch states, “41% of divorced Gen Xers and 29% of Boomers say they ended their marriage due to disagreements about money.”

For one, they own expensive clothing, and their card declines on a date. This indicates that they are spending all their money to look well-off while barely scraping by. This is financially irresponsible.

Another sign to watch is if they are quick to buy others drinks at the bar, pay for everyone’s tab at dinner or let friends mooch off them. This is great if they have the money; however, if you know they work a 9-5 at a decent salary, then chances are they are draining their bank account to impress others.

RED FLAG: SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Substance abuse is a major problem. If the person you are with has a drinking or drug problem, then that is something you may want to consider as a significant red flag.

A drinking problem is someone who cannot control the intake of alcohol that they consume within a setting. The problem with this is, do you want to be with somebody who’s an absolute drunk night after night and has no self-control over the consumption of alcohol they intake?

Drugs may be even worse. Do you want to deal with someone high all the time who has no idea what is happening around you?

Being around individuals with substance abuse may cause you to partake with

with them. Just determine if you want to be around someone with a substance abuse issue and do you want to be pressured into doing it with them. Likely, if you want to become successful, then probably not.

RED FLAG: LIES

Someone who lies can never be trusted. That is the problem with having a liar in a relationship. You will always doubt what they have to say and wonder if it is accurate or if they are deceiving you.

There are many reasons why people lie. Maybe, not to take responsibility, possibly because they are afraid of how you will react, or they don’t want to face the truth themselves. Lying is a red flag, and it’s something that should be considered if it happens regularly.

RED FLAG: CONTROLLING

This is the behavior of when someone tries to force you to do something you’re uncomfortable doing through manipulation or peer pressure.

The problem is that controlling another person is impossible. That person is going to do what they want to do regardless. Therefore it can cause the person trying to control you to act in physical violence to get you to do what they want.

If seeing controlling behavior in your relationship, take it with extreme caution.

WAYS TO Rekindle YOUR Relationship

Sometimes after being with someone for an extended period of time, we find the excitement and joy of the relationship have passed. Knowing so much about the person leaves little room for discovery, mixed with an everyday routine can leave the relationship feeling stale.

In other cases, two people who once shared the same interest and hobbies began to grow apart. Possibly finding the interest is drifting into different hobbies and activities. Thus, one partner longs for activities and adventures different from what the other wants—causing the couple to feel estranged in their relationship.

These are just a few reasons married couples feel distant, get bored, or grow apart from their partner. Even if this is the case, with love involved, many try to make the relationship work instead of calling it quits. If this sounds all too familiar, we have below the different ways to rekindle your relationship!

1. Do Something Different

If stuck in the same old daily routine, trying something different may be just what you need. Doing something different can be going somewhere new, knocking something off your bucket list, or experimenting in the bedroom.

Trying something new lets us break out of our everyday routine and step outside our comfort zone while stimulating us emotionally and physically. Furthermore, trying new experiences allow us to open our minds to different things and adapt to new possibilities.

2. Go on a Dream Vacation

Going on a dream vacation may be just what you need to ignite the fire in your relationship again such as a vacation somewhere exotic and romantic like Greece, Rome, or Paris.

A dream vacation will allow you and your partner to do something you’ve only fantasized about while creating long-lasting memories. If there is a destination both you and your partner have longed to visit, then now is the time to go!

3. Talk with Each Other

Rekindling the relationship may be as easy as taking the time to talk. Talk to each other about goals, life, dreams, or how the other is feeling. Sometimes, we get so caught up in life that the conversations we have in passing with our partners

become casual with the usual standard questions.

• How was work today?

• How was the traffic?

• Did anything exciting happen today?

These questions are usually followed by meaningless small talk. Sometimes all that is needed is a night of deep, authentic conversation to feel connected to one another. Depending on your partner, this can be at home or on a fancy dinner date. Being open emotionally is an excellent way to spark sentiment.

4. Do an Activity You Each Love

Doing something your partner likes and vice versa may strengthen the relationship. For example, give your partner a day where they pick a list of activities they’d like to engage in for the entire day. Then vice versa, where they spend a day doing activities you enjoy. If time is limited, you can split a single day, and each person picks one activity.

By doing something the other loves allow both in the relationship to experience an activity their partner enjoys. This allows you to get to know your partner better by experiencing their hobbies firsthand, and who knows, maybe you will love it too and can share the joy and excitement of it.

Furthermore, this selfless act shows that

you’re willing to put yourself aside for the other person. Therefore, having them do the same is equally suitable for the relationship.

5. Keep the Romance Alive

Try to keep the romance alive by doing something special. Something romantic could be going out to a candlelight dinner or creating a special night at home for your partner.

Some romantic ideas include a dinner under the stars, a rooftop restaurant, or a date at the wineries. Regular date nights and romance make you feel connected with your partner, and vice-versa.

6. Be Patient and Kind

If arguing is the norm at home, work on being patient, kind, and understanding of your partner’s needs. Even if your partner is still argumentative with you, try to take the high road.

In time, taking the high road may make them want to improve their behavior and learn to become more patient. However, be careful of toxic relationships that may drag you down in the long run.

7. Sporadic Love Making

Sporadic lovemaking is sexy and steamy as it is not planned on a schedule or discussed beforehand. This type of lovemaking is in the moment and comes from intense feelings between one another.

“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.”

-Bob Marley

Tips To Save Money At The Grocery Store

If looking for different areas to save and cut back expenses, then the grocery store may be one area that can save you hundreds and possibly even thousands a year. Even if you save $10 a week within a year, that’s around $520 you saved by changing how you shop for groceries. Below are some money-saving tips to help you next time you go to the grocery store.

1. Don’t Shop on an Empty Stomach

Shopping on an empty stomach makes everything look delicious. The problem with shopping on an empty stomach is that you may buy more than you intended.

You will also likely deviate from the grocery shopping list and purchase more than is required. Therefore, you may spend more than you originally intended on.

2. Come up with a Weekly Meal Plan

A weekly meal schedule lets you plan what you’ll eat every day of the week. Knowing what you’ll eat for the week lets you know what ingredients to purchase.

Thus, allowing the ability to only to buy the ingredients needed for those recipes. Therefore, prevents overspending on things that may not get eaten and go to waste.

3. Buy Generic

Sometimes, stores will have two of the same products in different packaging. One may be generic, while the other item is name brand.

The benefit of buying generic is that it usually costs less than the name brand. Buying generic allows you to save money on the same thing you were purchasing, just with a different label.

4. Make a List & Stick to it

Making a list for the grocery store is an excellent idea as it allows you to purchase exactly what you need for the week.

Sticking to the list will enable you to know how much it is that you are going to be spending.

items to the cart before visiting the store to see how much you will spend. It also gives the ability to see what is currently in stock and compare prices with different brands, quantities, and sizes.

5. Compare Prices Between Stores

Often grocery stores will have different prices for the same products. In today’s era, most grocery stores have their prices listed online. Comparing prices online helps you price shop between various stores to see where you can get the best deals.

Furthermore, stores such as Walmart and Aldi are usually cheaper than the name-brand stores you find around the country.

6. Skip Ordering Online

Although ordering online may be more accessible and saves time, it can cost you more in the long run. Purchasing online allows somebody else to pick out your produce, deli, meats, cheese, milk, and eggs. The issue with this is you do not get to look at the expiration date or determine if products are close to expiring.

Even better, many sites and apps such as Walmart and InstaCart allow you to add

Therefore, you may receive produce, eggs, milk, or meat that is about to go bad and may not last a day or two after receiving it. This is particularly an issue if you grocery shop weekly or bi-weekly.

It is beneficial to visit the store to check

the dates on milk, eggs, and cheese to ensure you have enough time to eat before expiring. Furthermore, checking the produce before purchasing is always wise to ensure you get excellent quality fruits or vegetables that will last a while. If produce has signs of going bad, it likely won’t last long after purchasing.

7. Splitting Groceries

Splitting groceries is beneficial when it comes to saving money. Knowing what items usually expire before having time to eat is a great way to determine what foods you can split, especially if these items come in bulk. These items may include a bag of potatoes, lemons, or apples.

Splitting food with a friend, family member, or even a roommate is a great way to save money without wasting food. Just devise a plan on what foods to share and what week each will purchase.

8. Cut Your Own Produce

Buying produce that’s already cut up and packaged and ready to sell is usually more expensive than just buying the product outright and preparing fruits and veggies at home. Therefore, prepping your produce at home is often cheaper. Prepping produce can be done after coming home from the grocery store. Thus, allowing you to prepare the produce as you would have bought it prepackaged in the store.

9. Skip Pre-made Foods

Pre-made foods such as sandwiches and soups usually cost more than buying them individually and making them at home. Furthermore, purchasing the items separately allows you to choose the ingredients and prep the food to your taste.

Buying your own ingredients usually gives you the ability to make multiple sandwiches and soups with enough left over for various meals. Possibly, make different soups and sandwiches with the ingredients purchased, allowing for more options to eat so you don’t get burnt out on a particular soup or salad. It’s a win-win.

10. Check Unit Prices

Sometimes buying cheaper items with smaller packaging will cost more throughout the lifetime of using these products. This is especially true if you consume specific products regularly.

Checking the unit prices lets you see if you can save more by purchasing in bulk and by how much.

Buying in bulk is usually better if it’s something that you eat regularly. When buying in bulk, make sure it’s something that you can eat before it expires. Buying in bulk is great for processed foods with a long shelf life, such as crackers, cereal, pasta, or even rice.

These are a few ways to save while grocery shopping.

Signs You are

Surrounded by Good People

Good people always bring out the best in you, want to see you succeed, and have the best intentions. These individuals are genuinely there for you without an alternative agenda.

Finding good peeps to surround yourself with may be challenging but once you establish your group, do everything in your power to keep those who allow you to be you and push for the best version of yourself.

Below is a list of Signs You are Surrounded by Good People

You can Tell Them What is Happening in Your Life

You know you are surrounded by good peeps when you can talk about what is going on in life, from the good to the bad.

They take the time to listen, engage and give feedback. Their genuine engagement makes it comfortable and easy to talk with them for hours.

Don’t Need to Sugarcoat the Truth

Sometimes the truth is the hardest thing to tell someone. Regardless of how difficult it may be, an authentic peep always gives it to you straight, even if it hurts.

Your friends always speak the truth because they want to see you succeed.

You Can Be Yourself

One of the best things about having good people in your life is they accept you for who you are.

No pretending to be someone you’re not because your peeps welcome you fully. It doesn’t matter if you are a bit kooky, crazy, shy, or even downright awkward. Nah, they don’t care!

Want to See You Succeed

There is no competitiveness in your friendship. Good peeps, have your back always and encourage you to do whatever it takes to see you succeed.

Good peeps know their friend’s success is only as great as theirs. Therefore, they encourage success and help push you forward.

They are Supportive

Good peeps are always supportive. They have your back throughout life, supporting your dreams by encouraging and pushing you through the hard times and celebrating the good times.

They are always by your side during life’s most significant events, leaving you without question about the true extent of support always available.

Encourage You

A good peep is always there to pull you out whenever you are down in the

dumps. You know you can depend on them to encourage and motivate you to keep going.

Even strong, motivated, and intelligent individual still needs words of encouragement and love to help them get through life.

Even if you are not in a position to need encouragement because you are doing fantastic, it doesn’t matter. Your friends are there to tell you how proud they are of you.

Have Your Best Interest at Heart

A good peep has your best interest at heart and doesn’t leave you astray. A true friend’s advice is genuine and not deceptive, nor has bad intentions. Nope, a good peep is there when you need them, judgment-free, supportive, and encouraging.

Furthermore, wanting to guide you in the right direction and not lead you astray. It is the best kind of friendship that wants to see you happy and succeed in what your passion and dreams are.

Having good people in your life is a blessing.

10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for a Happier Life

Sometimes, we lose that luster, spark, and absolute happiness for living life. We may find ourselves in a cycle of daily to-do’s, obligations, and neverending chores that feels like robbing us of our joy. Sometimes it feels impossible to become unstuck from the feeling of blah that lingers over us like a dark rainy cloud that won’t go away.

If you are currently feeling sad, depressed, or unhappy, then below we have 10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips to help you achieve a Happier Life. We hope this enables you to find joy, peace, and happiness!

Regular Sleep Schedule

Having a sleep schedule allows less stress on your body. Falling asleep and waking up simultaneously every day makes it easier for your body to form a habit of a scheduled sleep routine.

Forming a healthy sleep routine reduces stress and also helps improve a healthy mindset. Therefore by getting a regular sleep schedule and relieving pressure on your body, you’re also improving your mood, perspective, and attitude. Thus, increasing the chances of a happier life.

Another significant aspect of sleeping is that it can make you more beautiful.

While you sleep, your body produces college, which helps keep your skin firm and prevent wrinkles.

Brain Games

Brain games are essential to keep your mind in mental shape.

The reason is, like any other muscle in the body, it needs strengthening. Therefore, brain games allow the ability to solve complex problems quickly and helps with concentration and remembering.

Brain games are essential when you feel you’re not challenging your mind.

Doing the same task day in and out may no longer mentally challenge yourself at work. It can also help those who are in retirement or those staying home with the kids.

Playing brain games during your free time is essential to keep your mind sharp.

Meditate and Positive Affirmations

Meditating has many different benefits. One benefit of meditating is the ability to conquer stress. Meditating helps focus on the present, not worrying about the future, while reducing negative emotions.

Meditation helps improve self-consciousness and increase positive self-esteem.

10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for a Happier Life

Positive affirmations are a great way to start your morning, especially if you are doing something that is stepping outside of your comfort zone in a big way.

This can help you get through the mental challenges holding you back.

For example, positive affirmations can give you the confidence needed for an interview, test, or athletic competition. Positive affirmations are essential if experiencing negative throughs and self-doubt.

Read Often

Reading daily has several different benefits. One of the benefits is that it helps exercise the brain. For example, reading educational pieces exercise the brain through learning. While reading

fiction helps exercise the brain through imagination. Reading is a type of entertainment that betters you by helping you become well-rounded.

Enjoy Hobbies

In a life full of obligations, find a hobby to enjoy in your free time. Having a hobby offers high-value quality entertainment for several reasons.

For one, hobbies can provide an educational experience by learning a new skill or trait. Another reason hobbies offer high-quality entertainment is it requires focus and dedication.

Learning a new hobby allows the ability to improve focus and attention span.

Lastly, hobbies are a great way to take

your mind away from the stresses of life and put it into something you enjoy. Therefore, you are improving your overall mental health.

Limit Screen Time

Another healthy lifestyle tip is to limit screen time. Limiting screen time is beneficial as overuse links to obesity, stress, and anxiety. Screen time is usually done in a sit-down setting, such as on a couch or lying in bed. Often time is consumed over several hours. For this reason, excessive screen time can likely result in obesity.

In addition to screen time linking to obesity, studies link screen time with a negative emotional impact on our mental health. However, the content exposed through screen time has the most impact. Television is full of violence. Then there are the different social media platforms, where displaying an unrealistic life is the new norm, leading to stress, anxiety, and depression.

harmful rays that cause aging.

Laugh Often

Laughing often has several different physical and mental benefits. According to Indiana University Health, these benefits include reducing stress, improving memory, burning calories, improving mental health, and improving pain tolerance. Laughing is excellent for individuals of all ages.

Exercise Regularly

Exercising three times a week has many health benefits. Exercising helps maintain a healthy weight while reducing stress and anxiety in your life. Exercising can also help reduce certain risks of diseases such as Heart and Type II Diabetes.

Travel Often

Traveling often will allow you to gain new experiences. Furthermore, traveling will enable you to see other cultures and learn different traditions.

If finding that social media

or

television makes you feel sad, angry, or depressed after usage, then cutting back on screen time is ideal.

Wear Sunscreen

Wearing SPF is a great way to protect your skin from the sun.

Wearing SPF keeps your skin looking young as it protects it from the sun’s

Experiencing other cultures help open the mind to fully understand and accept the difference between countries’ values, beliefs, and norms. It even enables you to step outside of your comfort zone, which can help you gain confidence.

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