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Roasted Garlic Chicken with Asiago Gravy

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

4 (6 ounce) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs

salt and pepper to taste

1 onion, diced

20 cloves garlic, peeled

2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry thyme)

2 tablespoons flour

1 cups chicken broth

½ cup asiago cheese (or parmesan), grated

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper) and brown, abut 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside.

Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onions are tender and the everything is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle in the thyme and flour and cook for a minute.

Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping the brown bits off of the bottom of the pan with a spoon while the broth is sizzling when added.

Mix the asiago into the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the chicken, cover (with a lid or foil) and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 15 minutes OR turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer on the stove top for 15 minutes.

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5 Things to Remember When You Want to Give Up on Life

Your problems are temporary, but suicide is not.

Spring is now in full bloom, so things are looking up. At least, that’s what is to be expected, right? But for those of us who are battling anxiety or depression, we may not feel the same alleviation. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 38,285 deaths were caused by suicide in 2011, which translates to approximately 734 deaths per week. The rate, however, unfortunately grows even higher when the flowers start to blossom. Winter has a reputation for being the most brutal, so why is it during the season of rebirth that most people decide to take their own lives?

Biometeorologist Grady Dixon from Mississippi State University states that he discovered two potential theories that explains the tie between spring and suicide. Dixon hypothesizes that when the season arrives, people with severe depression are motivated to take action and follow through with taking their own life. Winter, on the other hand, often freezes their desire to make a plan to do it when they feel overwhelmed and disengaged. Dixon’s second theory proposes that…

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5 Helpful Self Care Tips for Empaths

A person who is an empath is a rarity among our population: only about 25% of the human population are empaths. The difference between a person having empathy and an empath is that while it’s normal to have the ability of empathizing with others, empaths feel on a much deeper emotional and spiritual level. They are very sensitive to other people’s emotional energies, and can easily sense and take on another’s vibes, positive and negative. For example, if we see another person cry, we feel the urge to cry too. If our friend is really excited about something, we start to feel just as excited. If someone around us is spreading negativity, it can end up making us feel sick.

Science researchers have discovered what’s called “mirror neurons” which are a specialized group of brain cells that are responsible for compassion. Empaths are believed to have hyper-responsive mirror neurons, which means we can mirror others’ emotions easily and instantly.

Since empaths feel on such an intense level, sometimes this can feel like a disadvantage. The place we live, the company we keep, observations of the world around us, and life’s inevitable trials and tribulations can really take a toll on an empath. Empaths are very easily stressed and overwhelmed, so it’s especially important for us to practice self care on a regular basis. Here are some great self care techniques that can help empaths keep stability in their mental, emotional, and spiritual state. These tips are also helpful for people with anxiety disorder.

1. Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an excellent form of self-care for empathetic people. We tend to be sensitive and appreciative of pleasant  aromatic scents such as lavender, mint, hibiscus, lemongrass, florals, or exotic fruity aromas…

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How to Make Yourself Do What You Don’t Want To Do

1. Rather than listening to the voice in your head that is screaming “I hate this; I don’t want to do this” think about why it is a GOOD thing to do.

2. Instead of trying to pretend that you don’t feel this way, accept that you are feeling very blah and negative.

3. Don’t think about results and how well you think you’ll do, as this could raise your feelings of anxiety and fear, just think about “right now” and the first thing you can do.

4. Accept that life is tough, and is full of things that suck – but recognise that doing hard stuff is better in the end. You’ll likely have more choices and freedom, if you do.

5. Just do a little bit for now – then give yourself a proper break – then go back and do some more – and soon you’ll find you’re in the flow.

6. Don’t allow your mind to wander and think of other things. Stay focused for that short time – and then stop, and have fun.

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Nonverbal Communication Is Just As Important

Did you know that less than 10% of what you communicate is interpreted based on what you say? Over 40% of what is spoken is interpreted by your nonverbal body language!

Body Language List 📝

Eye 👁 contact

Looking down

Looking directly at the person

Looking away

Staring too intensely

Breaking eye contact

Eye roll

Blank stare

Blinking at a normal rate or too fast

Head & Face 🙂

Head nods

Frowning

Head tilted to the side

Head in hands

Rigid face

Smiling too much or too little

Bitting lips

Exagerated facial expressions

Cold expression

Body 👫 Posture

Relaxed posture

Rigid posture

Relaxed leg position

Body is facing towards the person who is communicating

Slouching

Standing up straight, shoulders back

Clenched fists

Arms crossed

Standing with hands placed on the hips

Physically too close or distant from an individual

Exagerated or relaxed hand movements

Body turned sideways

Tone of voice

Talking too fast or too slow

Speaking too low or too high

Monotone

Using too much: umm, uh, ah, etc.

Appropriate loudness

Shaky voice

Fluid speech

Distracting 🤔 Body Movements

Playing with hair

Chewing gum

Tapping with fingers or feet

Nail biting

Drinking

Rubbing hands together

Pulling on the ear

Licking or biting your lips

Fidgeting with clothes, pockets or jewelry

Appropriate 👍🏽 Body Language

Eye contact: look directly at the person who is speaking, but do not stare overly intense. Make sure you are blinking normally.

Body posture: face the person speaking to you and slightly lean forward. Maintain a relaxed posture and keep your hands loosely clasped or on your lap.

Head & face: occasionally nod your head and use appropriate facial responses, such as, relaxed eyebrows.

Tone of voice: use appropriate loudness, and moderate the rate of your speech. Make sure to be fluid when talking and use minimal slang.