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How to Pump & Store Breast Milk
With mothers becoming increasingly conscious about taking care of their children in every possible way, but without compromising on their career, one essential in every new mother’s bag is a breast pump. This is also very beneficial for mothers who are suffering from any lactation issues, or simply want to also include their partner and family members in the process of feeding the baby. Easily available in many different types, breast pumps not only help feed the baby when the mother is not around but have multiple other benefits too. Read on for an overview of this clever device.
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What is a Breast Pump?
A breast pump is a machine which mimics the sucking action of a baby to help express breast milk. It consists of a breast phalange or shield which fits over the nipple, a pump which is operated either manually, or by electricity, and a bottle where the expressed milk collects.
When Can You Start Using a Breast Pump?
You can choose to start using a milk suction pump as soon as your baby is born in case there are medical issues which are coming in the way of nursing. Premature babies who find it difficult to latch on, multiples, or children with special needs may also necessitate early pumping. However, if nursing is progressing well, doctors recommended waiting from one to three weeks before introducing the bottle to avoid nipple confusion.
What is a Breast Pump Used for?
Used for expressing breast milk, a breast pump is not only essential for mothers who want to return to work or take a break from breastfeeding, but also helps maintain or even increase milk supply.
Why Breast Pump is Used: Pumping stimulates the production of milk and is an effective solution for mothers experiencing lactation issues. A breast pump alleviates discomfort caused by engorged breasts too.
How to Use a Breast Pump?
Getting started with your breast pump is as easy as one-two-three! Simply place the breast shield over your nipple, and pump to start expressing. If you are using an electric or a battery operated pump, this simply involves switching it on, but if you are using a manual pump, you will need to pump it manually.
Tips to Pump Breast Milk
Here are a few tips which will help in preparing to pump breast milk:
Relax: Finding a quiet spot to relax helps encourage let-down
Massage: A quick breast massage, leaning over to let gravity do its part, or a warm compress help you start off
Invest in a hands-free pumping bra: This bra holds the pump in place leaving you free to read a book, text or even work on your computer. Some mothers even make their own hands-free bras by cutting holes in an old sports bra or attaching rubber bands to a nursing bra
Start at the lowest setting: When using an electric pump, do make sure you start at the lowest setting and increase it gradually as you get comfortable
When to Express Breast Milk by Hand and How Do You Do It?
If you prefer to nurse your baby, and only occasionally feel the need to express milk, pumping breast milk by hand may be the right option for you. Here is how to do it:
Wash your hands: Babies are sensitive, and it is important to maintain hygiene at all times
Massage: A gentle breast massage or a warm towel help stimulate let-down, making it easier to express milk. You could even lean forward to let gravity help
Getting the right position: Using your thumb and index finger, form a C about an inch behind your areola
Express: Press your fingers towards your chest wall and use a gently rolling motion to express milk
Storing: Collect the expressed milk in a clean bottle for storing
How Much to Pump Breast Milk?
How much you pump mainly depends on how much your little one consumes. It is not always necessary to pump in excess, so don’t get unduly worried if you are unable to pump in large quantities.
There no set rule about how often you should pump breast milk. Pumping breast milk primarily depends on how old your baby is. Over a period of time, the amount of milk you can pump gradually increases
How much you wish to pump also depends on how your breasts feel after you have pumped.
How much you need to pump will also depend on how big your milk-making glands are. Remember that the size of your glands is different from the size of your breasts
A good pump can pump both breasts in about 20 to 30 minutes if you let down fast
With continuous practice, you will be able to pump more milk, as your breasts get adjusted to the pump and give you quality milk
Keep a significant time difference in between two pumping sessions to ensure that you get similar quantities of milk.
It is more important to know how much milk your baby gets in the 24-hour time period and not per feeding
There is no single rule about how much breast milk to pump. So, pump your breast milk at your own convenience and according to your baby’s needs. Nobody knows your body better than you do.
How to Store Breast Milk?
Storing breast milk can be quite tricky as the fat content of the milk is continuously undergoing change. The first thing you should be careful about is dating your milk. This allows you to know when you pumped the milk and use the oldest one first.
You can store breast milk in a plastic or glass container which is air tight, to keep it fresh for a longer period of time
Usually, the pump comes with a storage container with a measurement scale, allowing you to store milk according to your baby’s consumption
The milk can be stored in the freezer for a certain duration depending on the temperature, although it is better to make sure the baby consumes the milk in the earlier periods, since with time, its nutritional value diminishes
Where to Store Breast Milk after Pumping?
Pumping milk from breasts becomes a relief when you know that there is stored milk in your freezer. You do not have to keep undergoing the process every time. This milk can be kept fresh form two weeks to twelve months. However, keep the following pointers in mind when you are storing it.
How to Freeze and Thaw Breast Milk?
Time is a major constraint in freezing and thawing breast milk. If the thawed milk is not consumed within 24 hours of refrigerating or after 1 hour at room temperature, it will spoil. A disadvantage about thawed milk is that it cannot be frozen again. The following should help you keep your milk fresh and in good quality.
1. Freezing Breast Milk
While freezing, remember to keep it in containers according to the portion suitable for your baby. If 50 ml is consumed per intake, store it accordingly. This helps you to make sure that you do not waste milk.
Do not freeze it in containers from which you cannot dispose it easily. This not only increases the hassle but also allows impurities to seep in.
2. Thawing Breast Milk
Always remember that the milk needs to be thawed and not boiled. Hold the container which has the milk in it under warm water until it reaches a suitable temperature.
You can also let it defrost in the main compartment overnight and use it at room temperature the next day.
Do not use the microwave for defrosting or warming as it kills the nutrients in the milk. Hot spots may also develop, decreasing the quality of the milk.
3. How Long can Breast Milk be Stored?
If you are storing the milk in the freezer section of your refrigerator, it will stay fresh for a maximum of two weeks. The sooner you can use this milk, the better it is.
Some refrigerators have a separate compartment as a freezer. As this is opened less frequently, and at 0⁰ F, it keeps the milk fresh for three to six months.
Deep freezers, comparatively, keep the milk fresh the longest. It can be preserved for a maximum of twelve months.
However, if you like the milk to be fresh and consumed within a day, the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention suggests that the best way to store breastmilk is at room temperature for six to eight hours
What are the Different Types of Breast Pumps?
There are several types of breast pumps that cater to the needs of all the mothers depending on their requirement with multiple modulation. However, these dominantly fall under three major types. Using the pumps depends on your comfort level and practice. Start at a lower suction rate and gradually increase the setting to match the amount you can pump.
1. Manual Milk Feeding Pump
Using breast shield to cover your breast, you can express milk from the breast, squeezing the lever which creates a suction.
2. Electric Pump
This breast pump uses electricity to operate, allowing the mother to continuously use the pump and even adjust the degree of suction
3. How Do You Choose a Breast Pump
For smooth and problem-free pumping, you need a pump that is of good quality and works well over time. A manual pump or an electric pump that does not work very well over time can hinder the expression of milk. A high-quality electric double pump might give you better results
What are the Reasons You are Facing Difficulty Pumping Breast Milk?
Pumping breast milk takes a little bit of patience and a little bit of time. Adjusting your schedule to accommodate it might create issues some time as you might not always be able to find time to pump when you lactate. However, once you get the hang of the lactation time periods, you can conveniently pump milk keeping the following factors in mind which might also create difficulty while pumping.
1. A Fussy Baby
It is important for you to be relaxed for let-down to take place. If your baby is fussing, you may not be able to pump effectively
2. If Your Little One has Just Finished Feeding
This is not the best time to prepare a new batch. Give your body some time. Relax a little and eventually start pumping. Remember, there is no rush. Your baby and your breasts understand when to accommodate each other
3. Not Knowing the Rate of How Fast or How Slow to Pump Is
If you try to pump at a faster rate, chances are that you will not be able to pump any milk at all. At the same time, pumping at a slower rate won’t create enough suction
4. Inappropriate Size of the Breast Shields
The right-sized shield is important for successful pumping. Using an inappropriate size might cause your nipples swell up when you start the pump. In this case, the quantity of milk expressed might not be a lot and you may also end up with pain in the breast region
5. Scant Lactation
Keep your body hydrated at all times. Frequently breastfeeding and pumping can help resolve the issue by preventing the milk from drying up and increasing the flow of breast milk
6. Stress
During the pumping process, it is very important for you to be relaxed. If you and your body aren’t relaxed, you will not get sufficient results at the end of it. If you still have difficulties, gently massage your breasts and use warm compresses on them before pumping. Be comfortable, close your eyes, and go to your happy place while pumping
Pumping breast milk is rapidly catching up among new-age mums as it lets you fulfil your baby’s needs while also bringing you convenience. Attaching a machine to your breasts might be scary as it is a relatively new idea, but with the convenient methods that are coming up, mums around the globe are readily accepting this. When in doubt, talk to other women who use various breastfeeding methods and seek help. Sometimes, talking to others who are on the same journey might give your deeper insights into catering to the needs of your baby.
Also remember that when it comes to the wellbeing of your baby, multiple factors may come into play. What to expect in the process of child-rearing becomes the priority of every parent. Fathers too play an active role in it. Breast pumps help ensure that feeding is not only a mother’s job but the father can pitch in to help too. Read more
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How I Made My Toddler Eat Everything Served on Her Plate
My daughter, two-year and one-month-old now has been eating on her own since almost a year now and she eats any type of cuisine offered to her. And I feel that self-feeding being an important milestone for my kid's development, I have genuinely achieved something. It gives me a sense of accomplishment in many ways. For one, I don't have to worry about what she will eat, how will I feed her, etc., whenever we are travelling (and we do travel a lot), so it's a big relief. I don't have to carry lots of eatables for her in my luggage ( which I still do, obviously I am a mommy, so you know). Secondly, I am intending to send her to playschool from June this year, and I might be one of the few mommies who wouldn't have to worry about whether my child had anything or not.
I really feel that I am blessed to have a child who is so fond of eating when all I see around is mothers running after their kids to make them eat. No mother in this universe would let their child go empty stomach. We are ready to do just anything to ensure that our child takes a few morsels down their throats. But trust me, if you try training your child from the beginning, it isn't impossible. Here are a few tips that worked for me and I feel would work for other mothers as well.
Start from An Early Age
I started solids for her since she was 6 months and I used to give her two servings of solids a day, one of seasonal fruit, and other of either wheat flour porridge or dal ka paani. Banana is the best choice in fruits as per availability, health quotient, and ease of feeding. Just mash it and feed, or make banana shake and give, or you can make something fancier if you feel the need, plus it generally goes well with most kids as per my knowledge. But try not to give fruits after sunset.
Let Your Child Touch and Explore the Food While Eating
This is very important for developing a sense of smell and touch in children. It also helps in developing the fine motor skills of a child as he/she coordinate their muscles to pick up food and place it in the mouth.
Feed in Small Portions
This gives you the opportunity to introduce foods of different nutrient groups at different times and also provide variation in taste, texture, and nutritional value to the child.
Adjust Your Mealtimes With Your Child's Mealtimes
Kids tend to be curious about what their parents eat, so it's a good opportunity to make them eat on their own. I haven't cooked a different or less spicy meal for my child once she crossed the dal ka paani stage. She happily eats what we eat and savours all tastes with equal zest.
Let Them Eat On Their Own and Make a Mess. Also, Appreciate Whatever Little Amount They are Able to Eat
Motivation works wonders with little angels as they are encouraged to eat more on their own and they also understand how to handle different textures of food. Appreciating makes them happy about what they are eating and they will ask for it again.
Do Not Force Feed
Every now and then, mothers try to force a morsel into their children's mouth and in most cases, they spit it out. I genuinely feel that we should respect their choice, taste preferences and mood because forcing makes them withdraw from food further. On my first visit to my pediatrician, he said, "God has sent them with the capability to ask for food when they are hungry, let them be your guide.' And I swear by this and my child has developed a positive motivation towards food always.
And Lastly, Don't Use Mobile and TV as a Distraction While Feeding Your Child
This is a common scenario wherever you find kids in restaurants, hotels, or even at homes. This is developing into a form of the disorder called screen dependency. When kids eat watching TV, they don't explore the food that they are eating. They never enjoy the taste of their food, which is why it is important that kids don't depend on television while having a meal.
These tips worked for me and I am proud to say that I am sure my child won't be hungry in any circumstances. I may get a complaint that she eats other kids' food, but my tiffin won't come untouched from school. I plead other moms to give these tips a try and let me know if these worked for you.
Happy reading, happy parenting!!
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Lochia - Normal Bleeding and Discharge After Pregnancy
The first thought that comes to mind when you discover that you are pregnant - “For the next 9 months – NO PERIODS!” Your body is a non-stop work in progress during pregnancy; all sorts of changes happen for the next 37-42 weeks. Finally, the baby arrives, but the changes in your body continue to occur. One of these changes is that you will have several weeks of extended postpartum bleeding – known as lochia.
Is Post Delivery Bleeding Normal?
Post-delivery bleeding orIt is a required healing process the body goes through post-delivery.
Immediately after your baby is born, the placenta which nourished him/her in the womb will pull away and separate from the lining of the uterus. Some of the blood vessels where the placenta was attached to the uterus would remain open. These blood vessels within the uterus will start bleeding. This blood will go through the birth canal to the vagina. It is accompanied by tissues from the lining of the uterus.
What is Lochia?
Lochia discharge is just like periods; the only difference is that it lasts longer and is heavier. The bleeding will be heavy for the first 2-3 days post-delivery and may include blood clots. The flow will eventually decrease to spotting after a few days before completely stopping. The colour of the flow will change from dark red to brown and finally yellowish white as the uterus heals in a few weeks.
Lochia mostly consists of:
The sloughed off endometrium (mucus membrane lining the inside of the uterus) which considerably thickens during pregnancy
Blood and discharge from uterus wall to which the placenta was attached
Dead and necrotic tissues
Mucus and blood from the healing cervix
Foetal membrane and epithelial cells
If you had a vaginal birth, lochia will exit your body through the birth canal. A few contractions will push it down through and out of the vagina. If you had a caesarean section, the placenta will be removed surgically. In any case, you will experience bleeding post-delivery.
Please note that lochia is not a period. After delivery, it can take a while for your menses to return. For breastfeeding mothers, the first period may start about 6 months postpartum. If you are formula feeding, you may see it as soon as 6 weeks after delivery.
Types of Lochia
Depending on the colour of the discharge, lochia can be classified into three types or stages. The length of time in each stage will vary across individuals.
Lochia rubra
This is a stage with heavy blood flow that will last for about 3-4 days post-delivery. The blood discharge is deep reddish in colour. It mainly consists of thick blood clots of large size, foetal membrane, meconium, decidua and cervical discharge. You may experience painful cramps similar to menstrual cramps as the uterus will contract a lot to shed the clots. If the heavy discharge lasts for more than 7 days or you have abnormally heavy bleeding or large size of clots, it could be a sign of some placenta remaining inside the uterus. This could lead to an infection or haemorrhage and needs immediate medical attention.
Lochia serosa
The consistency of blood will start getting thinner, and the colour of the blood discharge will change from deep red to brown and eventually turn yellow in about 7-10 days post-delivery. The discharge will contain fewer red blood cells and more white blood cells, mucus from the cervix, and some fluid from the placenta. This stage will last for about three to four weeks. If it continues for more than six weeks, consult your doctor for an evaluation to discuss the possible complications.
Lochia alba
After another week or so, you will notice that the discharge will turn whitish and the amount of blood discharge will reduce to spotting. This will last for about a fortnight. It mostly consists of mucus, white blood cells, decidua and epithelial cells. This is the last stage of lochia and represents complete healing of the uterus. The spotting will completely stop post this stage.
Causes
Lochia is a normal occurrence post childbirth in every woman. It is not a disease or a complication of pregnancy. As discussed earlier, it is caused by the shedding of the uterine lining after delivery. The body needs to heal post-delivery, and the uterus has to shrink back to its pre-pregnancy state.
The length and quantity of lochia will vary for every individual.
Some women may experience painful contractions post-delivery. This may lead to heavy bleeding accompanied with large clots and then the flow will reduce spontaneously.
In case of premature birth, lochia may be lesser, and in case of twin pregnancy, it may be excessive.
However, if you experience abnormal amounts or a prolonged period of lochia, it will need immediate medical attention.
Symptoms
You may experience the following symptoms during lochia:
Sometimes, the blood collected in the vagina will drain with a huge rush or flow when getting up or sitting down or while spreading your legs. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
Though the lochia is sterile, bacteria colonizing in the area will give off menstrual blood odour. If it is bad-smelling or has a foul odour, it could be a sign of infection.
Breastfeeding causes the womb to contract and leads to a period of cramps called ‘after-pains’. The bleeding can get heavier during breastfeeding.
You may experience a heavy flow of blood after physical activities or exercising. You will need to take adequate rest.
How Long Does Lochia Last?
On an average, lochia lasts for about six weeks post childbirth. The flow and consistency will gradually reduce from the heavy flow of thick consistency in the initial stage to regular menstrual consistency after 1 week to spotting after a fortnight. In any case, it should completely stop after six weeks of delivery.
How to Manage the Bleeding After Delivery?
Lochia is perfectly normal post-delivery and essential for healing. You just need to ensure basic hygiene and take essential care to sail through this time.
Stock up on sanitary napkins and change them at regular intervals. In the initial few days, you will need large pads with a heavy absorption capacity.
Avoid using tampons or menstrual cups to keep away any infection.
Avoid sexual intercourse during this period to stop bacteria from spreading.
Avoid heavy exercises and strenuous physical activities. Get enough rest.
Keep away from swimming in public pools.
Keep your private parts clean.
Empty your bladder frequently. Urinate often even if you don’t feel the need to relieve yourself.
Herbal bath with Epsom salt can speed up the recovery process.
You can try herbal remedies like witch hazel, blue cohosh, raspberry leaf tea, etc., to reduce blood flow. Consult your doctor or a qualified naturopathy/herbalist before taking any herbs to avoid side effects.
Avoid blood thinning medications like aspirin and ibuprofen.
Increase the intake of iron in your diet.
How to Tell If You Are Bleeding?
Lochia will be deep red in colour and will eventually turn brown and yellowish before completely stopping. You will be able to see the lochia on your sanitary napkin. With a reduction in flow over time, it will reduce to spotting. You can use panty liners in the last few days.
Is Post-Delivery Bleeding Different for Women Who Have C-Section?
Whether you give birth vaginally or through a c-section, your body will have to get rid of the extra blood and tissues. Bleeding after c-section will be for the same duration and amount as in the case of a normal delivery.
When To Call Your Doctor?
You will have to consult your medical practitioner immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms. It is likely that you are suffering from an infection in the uterus, postpartum haemorrhage or have retained a piece of placenta which is still attached to the uterine wall.
If the blood discharge is bright red after the first week of delivery
The lochia discharge increases instead of reducing with time
If you experience abnormally heavy bleeding with large size blood clots, it could be a sign of postpartum haemorrhage and needs immediate medical attention
Lochia with unpleasant odour is sign of bacterial infection
If you have fever accompanied with chills
Increasing pain in lower abdomen continued for many days
Excessive tiredness, dizziness, and fatigue
Tenderness of stomach
Fainting
Conclusion: Lochia is normal in the postpartum stage. It isn’t a disease that one needs to watch out for but the natural shedding process that takes place after every pregnancy. There are certain do’s and don’ts that were mentioned above that can help you with the postpartum recovery process. Once this process is over, it will only take place again if you have another delivery. Read more
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Habits of Successful People That will Help You Work Hard and Get Ahead in Life
Being successful is not easy. Success is not a destination, it is an ongoing journey and to be successful in life, you need to work for it daily. If you are wondering how an entrepreneur of your age is so successful or how a man in his '20s is a manager, it is because they worked hard. They failed, they learned, and they worked hard. To achieve good things in life, you need to become disciplined in life. Here we will tell you about some habits of successful people that you can learn from.
Habits of Succesful People That You Must Try to Lead a Prosperous Life
Here are some good habits of successful people you can choose to follow to succeed in life.
1. Read About Your Industry and Stay Updated
Spend an hour every day reading about what is new in your industry, other-related industries, pop culture, and the current happenings. You could also try getting daily emails from useful series and even bookmark or tag a page you think you might refer to later. You could share posts you find interesting with other people and talk about it to your friends or team. When you get presented with new information, you will have a fantastic opportunity to understand world events better.
2. Keep a Daily Journal
While everyone uses their journal to vent or write about events, you can do something different. You will definitely be able to see the results very soon. You can do this by using your private journal to write about how you want to live and what you want your life to be like. You can plan your dreams this way and carefully strategise your goals. This is a fundamental success habit as journal writing is a sort of self-care therapy.
3. Train Your Mind and Body to be Strong
Being a successful person requires physical fitness along with mental fitness. You can start a daily workout plan, stick to it, and eventually, your work will start evolving. Working out will help free your mind. You can challenge yourself to do a tough workout, and meet your everyday challenges.
4. Face the Fear
Most people who work with others often seem to reach certain barriers to finish something. Fear of being blamed, fear of failing, and fear of accountability is what this barrier is mostly connected to. Many times these problems are rooted in an experience from the past, probably with a colleague, boss, or a family member. The only way to get beyond this fear is to support that person and tell them that if things go wrong, you will have as much responsibility as the other person. This will also help increase productivity.
5. Unplug
When you spend some time without using any electronic devices, you will realise that your productivity and sanity will increase. When you go for a jog or a late night walk without your phone, you will find it easier to digest the day, plan for tomorrow, and relax while enjoying nature.
6. Leave Your Pride at the Door
Good leaders realise that their asset is in deciphering valuable information and knowing how to act on it quickly. They understand that they cannot be great at everything. Business owners often need good reliable facts before taking tough decisions. Leaders who believe that their way is only right will not have a better execution of the project when compared to leaders who listen to their team. So, if a person has a better suggestion, take it. Leave your pride at the door and work together.
7. Surround Yourself with Positivity
Social media has become home to trolls and haters. It is up to you to not let those negative people and comments hold you back. You understand that negativity usually comes from the sad, unhappy people and people who envy you because you are successful and happy. But don’t let those comments get you down. Learn to surround yourself with positive and ambitious people.
8. Be a Good Listener
You will always learn something new from listening, so listen to your employees, peers, and customers. Being a good listener will help you grow a relationship and will let those people feel like you care about them. Listening will help ease stress, though it won't solve a problem immediately, it will help relieve the negativity to an extent.
9. Stay Organised
You can stay focused each day by setting daily goals and making a list of them. If you run a business, there can be so many problems to solve each day. Staying task-oriented and organised will help you stay right on track to finish your goals. You and your team could plan meetings to set goals for a period so that this will help all of you to stay focused on the big picture. This way you can measure your failures and successes over the course of the year.
10. Express Gratitude
When you wake up every day, think about three things that will make your day brighter and put them down on a piece of paper. And just before you go to sleep think about three amazing things that happened during the day and write them down. Every night, ask yourself how you could have made the day better and reflect upon them. This will help rewire your brain.
11. Keep a Balance in Your Life
Don’t get consumed by your work. It is important to push your phones or laptops aside for a break. Everybody knows that going after a deadline is not always easy, but small distractions can refresh you. Your daily life should be equally balanced. You could have dinner with your family, exercise for an hour, spend time with your children or even read a few pages of a book.
12. Adapt to the Present
Bear in mind that there are always opportunities in the midst of all the chaos. So do not forget to stay focused because even if everything looks chaotic, you are moving forward and looking for solutions. This will open many doors, and you will have endless opportunities. This is why you should stay flexible to handle any situation and adapt to what the present has to offer.
13. Be Purpose-oriented
A purpose always gives meaning to your life. Without it, we would all end up doing what somebody else wants or just follow the crowd blindly. You are your own individual, and the energy you hold inside is waiting to be let out. Pursue your dreams. All you need is a clearly defined purpose. If you have not started this yet, then do it now. Ask yourself what the purpose of your life is and add details to every aspect of your life. Be sure of what you want and don’t do things you think others want you to do.
14. Welcome the Day with Positive Thoughts
Wake up with a feeling of optimism. Do stuff that you feel is productive during the mornings and plan according to it the night before. So once you wake up, you will feel determined and will be ready for a challenging day that will bring your goals closer. You could include working out to feel a lot more energetic and have a healthy breakfast. You could also include a meditation session as being mentally calm and stable is important to get through the day. Begin the day free of stress.
15. Embrace Your Failures and Do Not Give Up
You will have to alter your mindset to change your habits. When you are new to something, the first thing you have to keep in mind is that failures are bound to happen, and it's fine. Consider them as a stepping stone in your life. You will learn from your mistakes and will be determined to get it right the next time. You should start creating patterns mentally to win and implement those patterns until you succeed. Many people avoid taking risks because of the fear of failure, and it is up to you to not be one of them. Do not follow the crowd. Learn from your failures, you will succeed one day.
16. Be Confident
You cannot make it in the real world without staying confident. Every winner to ever exist had confidence as one of their best qualities. To walk the path to success, believing in your abilities, and most importantly yourself is essential. This is why you should face the fears and doubts and keep telling yourself that you can do it. You will then start seeing things align. Confidence should not be considered a habit; it is more like an attitude you have towards life which can help you achieve more than you think you can do.
17. Walk When You Are on the Phone
It is surprising that most people find it energising to walk around when they are on the phone. They come up with solutions to many problems very easily. Walking outside and talking is the key to sanity during a phone call.
18. Let Go of Your Past
You need to have a clear mind when your goal is to become successful. Why? Because a clear mind is better at making good decisions, building discipline, focusing on work and not getting distracted or overwhelmed. A clear mind will help you stick to your vision and make your life purposeful. To have a clear mind means you have to let go of your past and everything that connects you to it because it can be harmful and might affect your behaviour and your mindset. You cannot develop confidence if you constantly compare who you are now with the person you were before. When you look at the past, you are basically reliving it. You will have so much room in your head once you let go of it.
19. Make Good Use of Weekends
All the weekdays tend to get a little hyperactive due to its never-ending cycle of events, and it can be challenging to stay focused. This is why it is suggested to plan your week on a Sunday. Of course, emergencies will surely come up sometime during the week where you will need to improvise, but this approach will help you get through a lot.
20. Think Like a Customer/Audience
Try to approach your brainstorming sessions from the views of your customer. You can encourage your team with a list of customer reviews and ask their feedback as to how you can improve those situations. This way you can improve your new collections. This will also help remove egos within your team.
It is really simple to become trapped with work and forget to live. Breathe, action to achieve your goals, and enjoy life. These daily habits of successful people and smart approaches are all you need to live better.
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Expecting Mom due in 5 months
19 hours ago
Q. Am craving to have a burger at McDonald’s. Am 15 week pregnant.
Is it safe to have
Sarika gupta
Mom of 2 children
8 hours ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and it is better to avoid this at this time and also if you want to eat burger then it is better to make it a home . Thanks and take care
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
19 hours ago
Q. It's my 12th week of pregnancy but last night I noticed some bleeding. So, my doctor prescribed Duphaston for 2 weeks. Is there anything to worry about? Please guide me.
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
18 hours ago
A. at present take rest and use medicines as advised by the doctor. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 3 months
12 hours ago
Q. I am 7 month pregnant with second baby I have severe abscess pain in armpit and buttocks pls tell me remedy for this ...Dr recommend antibiotics and ultracet pain tablet I have taken some doses of it but worried about the foetal development..does it hurt my baby
Read moreDr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
10 hours ago
A. You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
continue antibiotics regularly
Sai Prasanthi R L has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
6 hours ago
Q. Hello dr meri beti 6 days ki hai or use feed karwane ke bad nose or muh se milk bhar aa raha hai to aesa kyu kr rahi hai….me kya Dr ko dikhau kya???
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
6 hours ago
A. Hello dear parent! Keep your baby’s heart in a little elevated position while you’re breastfeeding. Burp your baby after every feed. Keep Babyhug tummy roll on handy. Consult your doctor for further assistance
Rashmi has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
6 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts how to reduce belly fat after pregnancy and skin was loose .two year passes but problem is persist.How can reduce it
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
6 hours ago
A. For weight loss diet is good in intermittent fasting a good and but if your body is loose or you feel you really do tighten up your body then gymming or yoga both the things are going to be very good both the things are going to be helpful in tightening up your body and muscles at the same time but it is time consuming we just have to have patience
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6 hours ago
Q. my baby is one month old and have cold symptoms. can I consume buttermilk?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
4 hours ago
A. yes u can further you can contact with your doctor and you can get thhje the solution for this by discussing with him he will guide you for more details if required .
Its always better to take the guidance by the concernged person with the geniune advice ...
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