Last week I wrote about not setting New Years resolutions. That seems to be a reoccurring theme for many writers lately. We are catching on that those big goals in one giant leap are not realistic. Many want to be more efficient in their daily lives so today’s post is a about setting out on ways to be more productive in our everyday lives. Here are 5 tips to being more productive this week: Continue reading
A guilty pleasure is generally something that others see as unusual or weird. These can range from musical tastes to food or collections. Just because your indulgence may be unique to you does not mean it is unhealthy. Over indulgence might lead to unhealthy habits in some cases if not used in moderation. Here are some common guilty pleasures, some may seem normal to you and others totally off the wall. For all of them, we do not need to be ashamed: Continue reading
All too often I hear “I don’t have time for self-care”. Well, below or 10 easy ways to take care of yourself in a time crunch. As I have mentioned in previous posts, self-care is a vital part of maintaining your mental health. By taking care of our minds, our bodies are less stressed and less susceptible to illnesses.
Tons of people still do crosswords out of the newspaper studies of shown that brain games improve her memory and problem-solving. The way these are maintained is by continuing the activities. Of course, as with all things there are skeptics who do not think brain games improve cognition. Be your own judge of that and give it a try. Continue reading
We spend countless hours in front of some sort of screen or listening to electronics. Myself included, right now I have Hulu on, I am on my computer and my phone is at the ready right next to me. If I am not careful, almost all my waking hours will be filled with technology. With the abundance of technology, it takes effort to find time to unplug from it all. Below are four benefits I have found in taking the time to get away from technology sometimes. Continue reading
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.” – Old Zen Saying
The earliest written records of meditation originated from India and China. Most likely meditation began long before it was written about. Continue reading
For as long as many of us can remember we have been told to “eat healthy “. What this means is different for everyone. Do we follow the food pyramid from elementary school? Do we follow these diets that preach high carbs? Do we follow the diets that say low carbs? Do we count our food with point systems? Dieting or the idea of dieting really stinks. Continue reading
Exercise can be either a dreadful activity or a wonderful release. Most people identify exercise as a form of weight loss. However, exercise does not have to be about weight loss. Exercise can be simply a way to care for your body and relax your body. The mind and body are very connected and it is important to take care of both. If one or the other is neglected then our bodies and even our life may become out of balance. Continue reading
The term “self-care” can elicit thoughts of a spa day, retail therapy or something expensively pampering like that. Believe it or not, self-care can be done for free and in pretty much any setting whether you are at home or at work. All you must do is focus. Continue reading
Featuring a guest blogger: Tara Cantrell, and EMDR trauma therapist from Charlotte NC! Check out her website for more information about her practice.
As someone who works with individuals who have faced a lot of trauma in their lives, one question I get asked a lot is, “Will I ever heal from what has happened or will I have PTSD forever?”