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2. Candle lit Dinner This is a classic but one of great ways to propose your dream girl. Candles are one of the quintessential elements of a romantic evening. The dim lights of the candles burning flames and the romantic tunes sets one of the perfect settings for a romantic proposal. A candle lit dinner is a romantic way to propose to anyone who holds a special place in your heart and the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. Guys set the mood, by preparing and cooking your significant other their favorite dinner. Turn off all lights and lit the candles, play romantic songs. The glowing of the candles sets a mood for a night full of romance and is one of the most perfect scenes to propose. It will set the mood for love and romance.
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1. Be yourself This is the first rule that you need to get into your mind when you think of proposing a girl. Do not overdo your proposal. Keep it simple yet special and sweet. Listen up fellas if you want to capture your woman’s heart by a marriage proposal, then follow your heart and hers. Be creative, and be yourself. Its every girls dream to have a guy propose to her. Be who you are, and in your own special way say those three golden words |
A marriage proposal will (hopefully) only happen once in your lifetime, so you’ll want it to be memorable and perfect. After you’ve worked up the nerve to ask, you’ll want a creative and romantic way to pop the question. Here are the top 10 best ways to propose a girl and make sure you get the answer of your dreams; SOURCE:http://www.naijasauce.com.ng/10-great-marriage-proposal-ideas-that-will-have-your-girl-screaming-yes/
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11. Genes influence your nightmares Identical twins may usually have the same interests and habits, but scientists have discovered that their genetic basis is much stronger than anyone can imagine. It’s so strong that they can even experience nightmares on almost the same frequency. In a large study that involved nearly 2700 identical twins and 4200 non-identical twins, scientists found that identical twins are twice as likely to have the trait of having frequent nightmares as fraternal twins, which is both awesome and slightly creepy
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10. Scary Movies Before Bed You’ve been hearing it since you were a kid: Spooky movies cause spooky nightmares. But is there any truth to that mom-knows-best scare tactic? The last thing you do before bed matters. The music you’re listening to, the book you’re reading, the TV show you’re watching, the conversation you’re having with your spouse, all those things are likely to be influencing. So if you suffer from nightmares and happen to catch a horror flick, take a few minutes to reprogram your brain with happy thoughts before settling down to sleep.
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9. Going to Bed Hungry You’re struggling to keep yourself on that diet, and you might be having the dreams to prove it. Low blood sugar can rouse you from sleep, meaning you may remember more dreams and those dreams may be about a juicy burger or a hot plate of jollof rice. Luckily, a small nighttime snack of a banana and a glass of skim milk isn’t just filling, healthy and waistline-friendly, it also contains tryptophan, which can help you sleep more soundly
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8. Black-and-White TV File under quirky but possibly true: If you grew up before color TV sets were commonplace, you might be more likely to recall your dreams in grayscale rather than color. The sweet spot for being exposed to black-and-white media might be between about three and 10 years old (when most people start remembering their dreams), so there’s not much you can do to change your dream palette now.
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7. Quitting Smoking Vivid dreams have been shown to be a symptom of kicking the habit, and in one study, 63% of smokers still dreamed about smoking a year later. Granted, you may just be working through your main issue at the moment which is the fact that you really want a cigarette, but nicotine withdrawal also enhances brain activity in a way that can make you dream more. Try to stick it out. Those neurons will eventually calm down again and your lungs will be much healthier
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6. Antidepressants Yes, those pills that your doctor prescribes to calm you down might be upping your nightmares. They cause rapid-eye movement sleep, the stage during which we dream. And most of those people seem to have more nightmares as a side effect
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5. Vitamin B6 While there’s no research on whether or not taking B6 leads to more lucid dreams, the Internet is awash with anecdotal reports that it does—which makes good biological sense. B6 is the co-factor our body uses to turn some of the amino acids we eat into the neurotransmitters that affect our dreaming. To stop the vivid dreams, stop the supplements. But if you’re looking to encourage dreaming, stay within the recommended amount of B6 daily—too much could cause nerve damage or numbness over time.
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4. Sleeping on Your Stomach Are you prone to racy dreams? Well, sleeping in the prone position (that is, on your stomach) might have something to do with it. Lying on your belly in bed is linked to blush-worthy dream themes, like sleeping with a celebrity or being tied up. Researchers hypothesize that it might have to do with your breathing patterns in this position. To stop the sexy thoughts (or keep them coming) adjust your sleep posture accordingly. Another interesting fact to note is that most people who have experienced such dreams report that they also often involve a really famous personality.
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3. Spicy Food It’s simple: Anything that could cause indigestion—cheese, spicy foods, a big meal—makes you stir more, meaning you have a better shot of remembering that nightmare. The rule of thumb is that you need to wake up within five minutes of having a dream to recall it. For rest that’s more peaceful all around, eat dinner at least two hours before bedtime, and choose nighttime snacks wisely Since caffeine can have the same disruptive effect, it’s best to cut off your coffee intake post-2 p.m. too
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2. Sounds Our mind interprets the noise occurring around us while we’re asleep, and makes it a part of our dreams. This means that sometimes in our dreams we hear a sound from reality which is incorporated it a way that makes sense to our subconscious. For example, you may be dreaming that you are in a concert while your brother is playing a guitar during your sleep. You wake up after dreaming you’re stuck in a burning building—and realize that the fire alarm you heard was actually your alarm clock. What’s with that? There’s a narrow window for sounds to get through to your brain during sleep. They need to be low enough that they don’t wake you but high enough that you perceive them.
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1. Smells Do sweet smells lead to sweet dreams? Similar to noise, our brain interprets smells as a signal and incorporates it in dreams. One small study found that sniffing flowers at a particular point in the sleep cycle led to more positive dreams, while a sulphur odor was linked to negative ones. For example, the scent of rose gave people pleasant dreams while the scent of rotten eggs gave weird dreams to people. There’s a possibility that a sudden aroma, the smell of wafting up from the kitchen, for example—could infiltrate your dream. Dreams are sleep protective, so instead of waking up, you incorporate those stimuli into your dream
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Our brains work in mysterious and fascinating ways. From regulating our responses to external stimuli to creating the complex subconscious, our minds can give us significant insight into our lifestyles, deepest thoughts, and sleep patterns. We’ll go through some of the most intriguing ways your brain interprets totally random things in your life, and see how these things may affect your dreams. So here, 11 surprising things that can influence what pops up in your dreams; SOURCE:http://www.naijasauce.com.ng/11-surprising-things-that-affect-your-dreams-2/
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9. Be Yourself Last but not least, be yourself. Trying to be someone you’re not can be exhausting. People want to work with someone they know, and they can see through the facade. If you lock your real self away from others, how can you expect to connect, work in concert with and succeed with your work peers? Be authentic. Your colleagues and customers will thank you. And you’ll feel much better, too.
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8. Dress Code Your work may already have a Casual Friday in place, but sometimes you don’t want to wait five days to wear comfortable clothing. Donning a structured suit or skirt and blouse every day can be restricting, but that doesn’t mean show up looking like you’re going to a pajama party. Look for comfortable fabrics that still have structure to them, and dress up an outfit with accessories. Wearing comfy clothing doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style and professionalism.
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7. Cubicle Makeover Blinding yellow fluorescent lights reflecting off stark white walls is downright depressing. If you can’t convince your boss to switch out the headache-inducing lights, liven up your office space in other ways by framing some pictures of you and or your family. Don’t be ashamed to put that cheesy pencil cup that makes you laugh on your desk. Your desk should represent you, and having a token of your personal life can bring a smile to your face when stress starts to take over.
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6. Pranks Like any good team member, you know that when a someone goes on an extended vacation, you have one responsibility: Prank them.Not only is it hilarious if done well, but your victim will know that they’ve been missed, and appreciate it.
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5. A Good Snack Stocking a snack drawer is cheap, and creates a focal point for conversation in the office. It also keeps people really happy, because they don’t have to constantly run out of the office if they want a bite to eat
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4. Group Exercise Companies can take a two-minute break every hour, on the hour, for its employees to exercise.The benefits of such a program are manifold, employees will notice a big difference not just in terms of the way they look but the way they feel. If you’re not up for jumping jacks in the workplace, meditation is a wonderful alternative—both provide excellent health benefits and can revive you for your workday. Or, you know, you could throw a dance party—at noon.
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3. Decorate Your Office What’s that, not everybody like white walls,white ceilings, and soulless lighting?Just because it’s an office, doesn’t mean it has to bean office. When you spend such a significant amount of time in one space, it’s important that it reflects not only the culture of the company, but the people who make it run. Every office has some fun feature that you can’t really find anywhere else. It’s probably unique, personal, and gives you a sense of ownership—like you’re in a secret club or something. So, if you don’t have Monopoly-themed conference rooms or something like that, it’s time to do something creative. A nice work environment might even convince you to look forward to work!
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2. Communal Chowing Let us break bread together, or at least some KFC. You always hear that eating together as a family builds relationships and sparks dialogue — the same holds true for the office. Taking the time to eat together gives colleagues a chance to get to know one another or catch up. You may even come up with some great ideas. According to Ronald Reagan, “All great change… begins at the dinner table.
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1. Schedule Company Happy Hour We can have fun outside of the office, right? Grabbing a few drinks after work is a great way to boost morale, and bring your team together around things that are, well,not work. You don’t have to be BFF with your colleagues, but liking each other’s company is always nice. Schedule a company happy hour every now and then. Kick back, relax and have a few together . But remember: it’s a pace, nota race. Nobody wants to be THAT guy.
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Is your office sort of blah? Are your coworkers disengaged? Fear not, we’ve got some quick productivity-boosting fixes so fun that you’ll forget you ever wanted to go home three hours ago. You want to work in a fun environment. Of course you do. Employees just want to have fun. And that fun doesn’t result simply in smiles and laughs—it brings a tangible increase in workplace happiness and productivity. A more enjoyable workplace makes individuals perform better, in almost every aspect of their lives. When you’re in a job that you enjoy and you’re god’s at, you’re not just a better worker. You’re a better spouse, a better parent, a better citizen. So, in the spirit of pleasant workplaces everywhere, here’s a compilation of fast and fun things you can do to put a smile on your coworkers’ faces—and boost productivity. SOURCE:http://www.naijasauce.com.ng/9-ways-to-make-your-office-fun/
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Now that you’ve seen these tips on how to get away with wearing shorts, there’s one more tip to tell you – don’t take them too seriously! The great thing about fashion is that it’s always changing and you could create the next biggest trend yourself. Whether you’re tall, petite, slim, or a little curvy, dress the way you want to, but these tips might help make your life infinitely easier! |
Non-Denim Although denim high waisted shorts help to smooth out any unwanted curves, your non-denim shorts will conceal them rather than smooth them out. Since high-waisted shorts start at the narrow of the waist, they do a great job at creating an hourglass figure. Because of most of the material and design of these shorts, it makes it infinitely easy to take these shorts and dress them up for most occasions.
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High Waisted Shorts If you couldn’t tell that high-waisted shorts are a hot trend, you’ve been missing out on fashion. If you have a little more around your middle than you’d like, high waisted denim will quickly help hide and smooth it out. These denim shorts will help emphasize a narrow waist and help accentuate the swell of the hips. They’ll hide all the bad ‘curves’ while enhancing all the good ones.
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Low-Rise Shorts Low-rise shorts are a staple in any summer wardrobe, and if you’re abdomen is toned to your liking, these shorts can definitely become a part of your casual uniform. This style of shorts work well with any look, but if you’re planning on showing some skin, these shorts can be paired with slightly cropped tops to show off the lower abdomen or even regular cropped tops to really show some skin. If you’re carrying a few extra pounds around the abdomen, you might have an issue with low-rise shorts. Sometimes these shorts can cause the “muffin top” effect where it causes the body to extend over the shorts. If you’re looking to avoid this, high waisted shorts are the way to go.
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Bermuda Shorts If you’re looking for shorts that will definitely be a decent length, Bermuda shorts are the way to go. Most of these pants stop at the mid-thigh or knee and are a great way for changing up the classic shorts look. If you’re tall, you can get away with almost any length Bermuda short, but if you’re petite, err on the side of caution. Bermuda shorts can quickly swallow up your legs if you’re on the shorter side, so aim for the styles that stop at mid-thigh.
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Short Shorts For ladies with extremely long legs, short shorts might look extra short when you put them on. If you’re trying to avoid the disapproving stares from the judgmental generation before, try pairing your shorts with longer layers like a sweater or jacket. It might be extremely warm, so you can also wrap it around your waist for a purposeful look. If you’re in the market for shorts that won’t be too shorts, stay around the 5” inseam marker. To measure your inseam, place measuring tape at the top of your inner thigh and measure down as far as you’d like the shorts to stop
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