Life is tough but there are plenty of easy little things you can do on a daily basis to make things better for yourself… or so you thought. Even the things that you find most trivial can actually be detrimental to you, whether you realize it or not. From your daily cleaning habits to the way you train your dog. Sure the truth can be scary, but hearing this stuff can be in your best interest.
6. Shouting At Your Dog
6. Shouting At Your Dog
It initially seems to make sense to shout at your dog to get it to stop barking – making sure you’re at a higher volume will ensure you get heard, right? But when a dog barks, it sees your shouting as you agreeing with its behavior instead of condemning it.
5. Brainstorming
5. Brainstorming
While coming together in a group to have a tête–à –tête is the age old way of coming up with good ideas, it actually isn’t that effective. You’re better off with everyone coming up with his or her own ideas and comparing notes after the fact.
4. Going Organic
4. Going Organic
So you want to go organic to help yourself stay healthy and avoid all of those harmful pesticides? Nice try – organic foods are covered with non-synthetic pesticides that are actually more toxic than synthetic pesticides.
3. Venting Frustration
3. Venting Frustration
Holding in your rage isn’t healthy, but then again venting isn’t so good for you either. You’re more likely to calm down and feel better if you distract your thoughts and wait until it passes.
2. Pre-Stretching
2. Pre-Stretching
For most exercisers, it is common practice to do light stretching before a workout – but science has proven that doing so decreases muscle strength. You’re better off warming up with some light cardio and saving your stretching for the end of your sweat session.
1. Washing Poultry
1. Washing Poultry
Yes, raw chicken and turkey can carry lots of bacteria, but rinsing it off in the sink isn’t the answer. The bacteria will get into the water and spread it even further – all you have to do is make sure your bird is cooked properly.
