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...
Everyone says you should be drinking water to stay hydrated, but why? What is it actually doing for your body? There are numerous health benefits to drinking water every day but here are my favorite reasons:
I was recently taught what Ho'oponopono is and this is helping me find closure with feelings I needed to acknowledge. Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice that uses love, forgiveness, repentance, and gratitude. To practice this, you will use four phrases when reflecting to yourself. They are: I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I thank you. I...
I have been wanting to find ways to process my emotions better lately, not only for myself but for my relationships as well. I heard a phrase the other day that really hit home. That phrase was, "There's a part of you that has been so hurt that it forces itself to be seen. It makes you revisit those moments...
I used to struggle with sleeping- both falling asleep and staying asleep. It used to take me hours to fall asleep and then I would wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to fall asleep again. People know the obvious things to help you sleep like exercising, not eating right before bed, limit screen time, etc. I...
You know the expression, "communication is key," right? Well, it does not only apply to romantic relationships, it can apply to any relationship- friends, coworkers, romantic partners, family, etc. Learning how to communicate openly, honestly, and effectively will change the way you interact in your relationships.
I fully believe that everyone should take time to themselves to help improve their relationships with not only themselves but with others as well! I like to take Sundays to myself. This doesn't always mean I get the whole day but I take what I can get! A few things I do for myself on Sundays are:
Not getting enough sleep- Prioritize yourself enough to make sure you are getting the right amount of sleep for your body. Studies have shown that different people need different amounts of sleep to be fully functional the next day. For me, I realized I need at least 9 hours of sleep to feel my best the next day. If...
Recent studies have shown that people who described their rooms as messy had more mental health issues, such as depression and stress, compared to people who described their rooms as clean and organized. The studies also say that taking care of yourself and taking care of your room go hand in hand. If your things are scattered, your mind is...
