Meditation
Remember that meditation is a practice- it is not an end goal. Use it as a tool to help you achieve a healthier mind.
Remember that meditation is a practice- it is not an end goal. Use it as a tool to help you achieve a healthier mind.
At some point in our lives, many of us struggle with having confidence. Everyone has different ways of building their confidence and mine was using the "fake it until you make it" approach. I started by doing the things below- even if I didn't truly believe them.
Stretching is essential to living an overall healthy life. It has so many benefits and can be such an easy, low-impact activity. Some benefits of stretching are:
Acknowledgement: you need to acknowledge and understand that things are changingAcceptance: even if you don't want to accept the outcome, you need to accept that things are changing. If you don't like the projected outcome- fight to change it.Stress: all change can cause stress- even good change. It is important to manage your stress levels by...
Earlier this summer I decided I wanted to be healthier- mentally, emotionally, and physically. I thought about what I wanted to improve and what could help me get there. What I wanted was to find a good stress reliever to help improve my mental and emotional health along with getting me in better shape physically. My solution: running. I know...
It can be hard to explain to someone what you are feeling and what you need from them but it is so important to learn how to do this in your friendships and relationships. Oftentimes we expect others to know how we feel and to understand. We want them to know what is wrong and how to help without us...
If you're like me and want to find easy ways to stay healthy, then you should consider going on walks. It is a low impact way to get some exercise in and a great way to relieve some stress. There are so many benefits to going on daily walks, here are some of my favorites:
There are many resources for people who are struggling with their mental health. Besides talking to family or friends, there are other people you can reach out to! One option is therapy. Accessibility to therapists is increasing by allowing in person, over the phone, and video call appointments for patients. Many insurance plans will work with you...
Most people love pets and who can blame them? Animals are the sweetest things ever, especially dogs! I rescued a puppy last year in February and having a dog has really improved my overall health! Here is how I have benefited from having a dog:
Don't overwhelm yourself with creating a to-do list that is too complex. I typically add most agenda items, even if they are smaller, because this gives me a sense of accomplishment when I can cross it off my list. After gaining that sense of accomplishment, it motivates me to do the bigger tasks on the list. Try keeping it simple...