10 Things to Stop Expecting From Others

One of the many faults that we have and greatest source of emotional and mental suffering is having too much expectations of others. Constantly putting your friends and family under a microscope is simply asking for trouble and studies even show that unwarranted expectations from people leads to anxiety, depression and psychological health deterioration. This is because giving someone else standards leads to disappointment once they don’t manage to reach them and that creates rifts and severely damages your relationship with people.

1. Stop expecting them to always do the right thing

Everybody’s different, from the genetic make-up in our DNA to the cultural and social beliefs. Expecting people to do the right thing is a bit unrealistic, because what may seem right for you isn’t to them. The environment you’ve been raised in imposes various psychological and cultural practices which differ to different people. So if feeding on a dog isn’t right to you, don’t expect that from your Asian workmate. Focus on your beliefs and morals.

2. Don’t expect everyone to agree with you

We constantly feel comfortable when people around us agree with our thoughts and actions but this may not always be the case. Don’t let anger or hurt get to you when your colleagues don’t share the same sentiments that you hold and this is both pointless and harmful.

3. Stop expecting them to be perfect

Well it’s a no brainer that no-one’s perfectand expecting this from people is bound to result in disappointment. Once you expect people to do certain things to perfection and they don’t, try and understand that they are only human and they tried.Besides, they may be very comfortable with what they did and see it as their best.

4. Don’t expect them to be mind-readers

Sometimes you may not be feeling okay and you may be having some emotional or mental turmoils. Use your words to express yourself because human beings are incapable of reading your mind. Remember, failing to communicate is one of the top factors that injures relationship.

5. Stop expecting them to pick us up after we fall

Everyone has their own struggles and just because someone isn’t there to brush the dirt off your shoulders doesn’t mean that they don’t care. They could be facing much larger problems than yours.

6. Stop expecting them to always understand you

Don’t try and explain yourself too hard to others, so long as you understand yourself, then the others don’t really count. Your friends not ‘getting’ you doesn’t make you any less of what you are.

THIS IS NOT A JOKE: Dip Half A Lemon In Baking Soda… The Results Are Fantastic!

Baking soda is a powder that has antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It provides numerous health benefits such as treating colds, skin issues and oral problems. It also regulates and neutralizes the pH levels of the body as well as provides numerous benefits for the skin and hair. Besides these properties, baking soda is also an excellent cleaning agent.

Here are 13 reasons why you need to make sure you always have baking soda in your home.

Remove grease and residue

If you want to reuse a jar but you have trouble removing the stickiness of the label, try baking soda. Put the jar in a pot of water, add some baking soda in the water and let it boil for about half an hour. This way you will remove the glue residue from the label making your jar look as good as new. Once the jar is cooled off wash it before use.

Clean fruits and vegetables

Sometimes, no matter how much you was the fruits and vegetables the might not be clean enough. However, if you use baking soda all the impurities from your food will be gone. Sprinkle some baking soda on the fruits and vegetables and wash them well. You can also scrub them using a brush. You can also make a mixture of baking soda and water and put them in a spray bottle. This is a much easier way to apply the baking soda on your fruits and veggies.

Lip scrub

Baking soda is great exfoliating agent. Mix baking soda and some honey and massage it on the lips gently. There you have it, your own homemade lip scrub.

Clean your jewels

Baking soda can also be used to clean silver or diamonds. Scrub them using an old toothbrush and some baking soda and then just leave them dry. The toothbrush is gentle enough so don’t be afraid of scratching them.

Homemade surface cleaner

Mixing baking soda and lemon juice creates the perfect home cleaning agent. The mixture can be used for cleaning pots, pans, kitchen cabinets as well as for removing greasy residue.

Freshen up your drawers

Take a plastic container and put some baking soda in it and then add some spices or essential oil. Mix them well and then cover the container with a lid. Poke some holes on the lid of the container just enough so that air can come out. Put this container in any place that you want to keep smelling fresh and clean.

Whiten yellow nails

Painting the nails too often sometimes causes them to turn yellow. Baking soda can help you make them pretty and clean again. Mix some baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and apply it on the nails. Let it work for about ten minutes and then wash your hands.

Natural glass cleaner

If you want a natural glass cleaner instead of the ones full of chemicals, you can make one yourself. Mix some lemon juice, water and baking soda and put them in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the surface you want to clean and wipe it with a cloth.

Freshen stuffed animals

Stuffed animals are not always easy to clean, so baking soda can be of great help. Take a large plastic bag, put the stuffed animals in it and sprinkle them with baking soda. Shake the bag well, however to avoid baking soda all around the room, it is advised to do this outside. Then, vacuum the stuffed animals from the excess baking soda and dust.

Freshen your dishwasher

When the dishwasher starts to smell weird, put some baking soda inside it at the bottom and leave it overnight. In the morning let the dishwasher run to rinse off the baking soda.

Teeth whitening

No need for expensive teeth whitening agents. You can use baking soda by mixing it with your regular toothpaste and brushing the teeth for about 1 minute. This mixture is also great for sensitive teeth.

Clean toilet

Baking soda can also be used to quickly scrub the dirt off the toilet.

Facial exfoliator

Baking soda can be used as a face and body exfoliator. For the face, you can use just the baking soda or you can mix it with your face wash. This will make your skin clean, bright and smooth.