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Noemi Ruth

Food and Mental Health [Infographic]

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Nutrition

Earlier this month, I wrote about food to avoid when depressed. To recap, you should avoid processed food, caffeine, soy, trans fat, refined sugar, and artificial sweeteners. That post is by no means an exhaustive list of food to avoid if you know that you have depression, but it’s a good place to start.

Today, I found an infographic focusing on the topic. Titled “It’ll Go to Your Head: Food and Mental Health”, the infographic basically mentions certain kinds of food that affect the state of our mental health. [Read more…] about Food and Mental Health [Infographic]

Originally posted on January 27, 2016 @ 8:00 am

What Motivates You at Work?

Inspiration, Life, Spirit

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ~ Anonymous

You might be thinking that was said by Confucius, but its origins have never really been tracked down accurately, so let’s just leave it at that – anonymous. In any case, it’s the idea that counts.

If you love your job, then you won’t really count it as work.

This is a lovely thought, which many hold on to. In fact, I believe in it to a certain extent, but I also think that it isn’t that simple. [Read more…] about What Motivates You at Work?

Originally posted on January 20, 2016 @ 8:30 am

Food to Avoid If You Have Depression

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Nutrition

There is the old saying that “you are what you eat”, and it studies have shown that the food we eat may have effects on our mental state as well.

If you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, you may already be seeing a therapist. You may be taking medication to deal with chemical imbalances in your brain.

But have you taken a close look at what you eat on a regular basis? Perhaps what you are eating isn’t helping your depression at all.

Why don’t we take a look at food to avoid if you have depression? [Read more…] about Food to Avoid If You Have Depression

Originally posted on January 12, 2016 @ 8:00 am

4 Things to Do Before Bed That Will Make the Next Day Awesome

Body, Mental Health, Mind

We all live busy lives. There are times when days just go by in a blur, leaving us wondering what the heck happened. What we’ve done. What we’re doing with our lives.

Then there are those moments when we feel as if the weight of the world were on our shoulders. Days when all we look forward to is going to bed and sleeping it all away – only to find difficulty falling asleep or having a restless night, which in turn results in another draining day full of tasks to complete. [Read more…] about 4 Things to Do Before Bed That Will Make the Next Day Awesome

Originally posted on January 6, 2016 @ 8:00 am

Ethical Dilemma: Would You Turn a Thief In Without a Thought?

Life

Thou shall not steal. – The 8th Commandment of God in the Old Testament 

Whether you follow Judaism, Christianity, Islam, any other religion, or no religion at all, the chances are that you abide by this commandment. You believe it to be the right thing. This is what is taught in society.

Then again, you’ve likely realized that not everything in life is black and white. While theft, in general, is a crime and theft laws vary from location to location, the situation surrounding the crime is not always the same. Additionally, Sometimes, we may feel sympathy – or even empathy – for the perpetrator. [Read more…] about Ethical Dilemma: Would You Turn a Thief In Without a Thought?

Originally posted on December 28, 2015 @ 8:30 am

Did You Know Culture Shock Can Be Good for You?

Life, Personal Growth, Spirit, Travel

When one is about to go to another country – whether for business, pleasure, or study – culture shock is often one of the first things brought up. More so, it is one of the main concerns, especially for people who are planning on living in another country for a while.

Travelers get all sorts of advice about differences in culture and what to expect; what they need to do to; and many other things that lead to one thing: gather information to avoid culture shock.

While that in itself is not a bad thing – in fact, it does help avoid uncomfortable, or even potentially disastrous, situations – there can be culture shock benefits. [Read more…] about Did You Know Culture Shock Can Be Good for You?

Originally posted on December 15, 2015 @ 8:00 am