Everyone knows the usual anxiety symptoms such as fidgeting, being worried, etc. but there are many physical symptoms, some of which are lesser known. Anxiety can actually cause the throat muscles to contract the same way they would when your gag reflex is triggered which means severe anxiety can cause you to gag or even throw up.
Empathy burnout is something that can occur when you exhaust yourself while catering to others' emotions, energies, and wellbeing. Another term for it is compassion fatigue. It is important to set boundaries for yourself and for others because a lack of boundaries can lead to burnout.
Homemade salsa is a great summer snack, it tastes good and has great health benefits. It is even better when the ingredients come fresh from a garden. My favorite salsa recipe can be found here. Some of the health benefits are:
"I need some time to process my emotions on my own."
As we are entering the hottest month of the year, it can be easier to get dehydrated. Along with drinking water, you should also be having food that hydrates you! Here are some of the best hydrating foods:
They say you should have 5 hobbies for the best life. Here are the 5 hobbies and some examples of each:
Something that is not talked about enough is the people that ask for the bare minimum in relationships (with friends, family, or significant others). Just because all you are asking for is the bare minimum, doesn't mean that is all you deserve. Read that again. Just because you are low maintenance does not mean you don't deserve more.
Here are some things that might seem harsh but you probably need to hear:
With all of the heat advisories lately, it is important to know how you can regulate your body temperature to stay safe this summer. Some obvious ways to help is to stay hydrated and stay in a cool environment. Here are some additional ways you can regulate your body temperature:
I saw a video the other day that had a great message that I think should be shared to others. The idea was that when you insult yourself, you are insulting your younger self. The version of you that would be proud of how far you have come. The version of you that had not yet endured everything you have....
