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Why the world needs more empathy?

WHY THE WORLD NEEDS MORE EMPATHY?

Empathy is not that common and, the world needs more of it. But, how is it going to make a change? How is it different from sympathy? Do we have that in us? Let’s talk about this. But, first, let’s differentiate between the two. Understanding the difference: Empathy is when you get into the shoes of the other person.  Let me put this in a story format: Imagine someone being abused or bullied in your office, school, or college. Empathy is when…

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Why should you include HIIT in your workout routine?

High-intensity interval training(HIIT) includes short, intense workouts. In these workouts, a person performs an intense cardiovascular exercise for around 30 to 60 seconds. And, this is followed by a shorter recovery period. Here we will discuss few benefits of including HIIT in your workout routine. Fitness is not only about exercise. It includes physical health, mental health, and a well-balanced diet. Also, when a person starts exercising, a time comes where a weight loss process will either slow down or die. This…

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Body Shaming: The invisible pandemic

Body Shaming: The invisible pandemic

Globally, the prevalence of body shaming is as high as 25 to 35 percent.  Our perception of an ideal body has now changed to a greater extent. There’s more to life than this, and everything you see or hear on social media isn’t true.  Body shaming is an act of making fun of or deriding someone’s physical appearance. And, it is not limited to fat-shaming. Body-shaming is a broad term and includes height shaming, thinness shaming, hair color, body shape, muscularity,…

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The impact of Fitspiration: Positives and Negatives

The impact of Fitspiration: Positives and Negatives

Is fitspiration on social media helping us or hurting us? The answer to this is not very clear. All of us will have different opinions, and everyone has the right to disagree with others. I hope we all have this tolerance, though. 😛 So, let’s explore some positives and negatives about fitspiration on social media.  Social media is a platform or a technology that helps us sharing ideas, thoughts, information through the virtual network. And, it also helps us stay…

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How alcohol impacts your weight loss?

How alcohol impacts your weight loss

Drinking alcohol is one of the most preferred ways to celebrate something. Sad? Happy? – Alcohol is the solution for many.  Though, this is not true for everyone. But, for many, this is the rule. With the increasing intake of alcoholic drinks, it is essential to dig deeper to know their impact on mental health and physical health. I have met so many people who find it difficult to lose weight or maintain weight. Losing weight is challenging and, this…

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