Aug 15, 2024 - Do you need tough love?

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You lack chutzpah!

Do You Need Some Tough Love? 7 Pointed Questions to Ask Yourself

Yes, it pays to approach things with care and kindness.

But… sometimes, what we really need is a good, old-fashioned kick in the pants.

Like when we procrastinate getting out of our bed in the morning and spend countless minutes scrolling our phones.

Or when we try to come up with every excuse in the book why we can’t do something (when we totally can!).

Tough love isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, Wikipedia defines tough love as:

“the act of treating a person sternly or harshly with the intent to help them in the long run.” 

In other words, it’s not a bad thing. Rather, it’s something we all need once and a while.

n the right situation and circumstance, tough love can be just what we need to grow—and flourish! I mean, I hate to say it, but we’re all pretty good at lying to ourselves sometimes. So much so (and yup, I’m guilty right there with you) that it clouds our abilities and prevents us from achieving our full potential.

So, let’s talk about it.

  • Do you need some tough love?

  • What are some signs you might?

Keep reading to find out!

"It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like, 'What about lunch?' and 'Help yourself to a bit of honey?'" - Winnie the Pooh

Not Just Something Sweet: 6 Powerful Effects of Honey

Many of us add honey to our tea or yogurt without much thought.

All we want is to add a bit of sweetness to our beverage, recipe, or snack. But did you know that honey has a long and unique history of being used for various health and medicinal effects?

Thousands of years ago, the Ancient Egyptians used honey for dressing wounds due to its noted antibacterial properties. The Egyptians also had other non-medicinal uses for this sweet substance, including using it to embalm the dead. In fact, the Egyptians collected honey via the first known organized beekeeping.

Inevitably, honey is more than just a little sweetness!

So, in the modern day, what are the health benefits of honey exactly?

What should you know when it comes to adding this to your diet?

6 Benefits of Honey

Honey is delicious and nutritious! Honey is jam-packed with polyphenols, a plant compound that acts as an antioxidant in the body and decreases your risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. These compounds are also thought to play a role in reducing inflammation and enhancing brain health.

But there’s more! Check out the benefits of honey below…

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