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Want to Quit Your Job? 7 Ways to Step Forward When You’re Scared to Death

Life

You wake up early in the morning with one thought on your mind: “Ugh… it’s Monday.” You have to get up and face another dull working day. You don’t like this job. You know you don’t belong there. It’s making you miserable and the thought of spending another day in that office is agonizing.

Why don’t you make a change?

There are few reasons that are holding you back, right? First of all, there’s the money. Maybe you’re torturing yourself with this job, but at least it’s paying the bills. You didn’t have it easy to get there. Quitting feels like a step back in your career. [Read more…] about Want to Quit Your Job? 7 Ways to Step Forward When You’re Scared to Death

Originally posted on December 19, 2017 @ 8:30 am

Decorate Your Room With These Plants for a Good Night’s Sleep

Home, Life

Lack of sleep is an epidemic that is actually killing us—research found connections to cancer, diabetes and heart disease that stem from a lack of quality rest. This is exacerbated by a culture that seems to prize lack of sleep. Treating irregular sleep like a boast has been recognized as a pervasive bad habit. Add the recent rise in wearable tech that allows us to track our sleep more effectively and all this has been (pardon the pun) a wake-up call. Now everyone is looking for more effective solutions to sleep deprivation. [Read more…] about Decorate Your Room With These Plants for a Good Night’s Sleep

Originally posted on December 14, 2017 @ 10:00 am

Suffering from Injury and Pain? This Sleep Position Chart Will Help

Body

Many people these days struggle with insomnia. Everything from technologies we use, such as iPhones or computers, to the food we eat – these can affect our sleeping habits. Caffeine can inhibit sleep and even interrupt our circadian rhythms. However, one of the often overlooked causes of a poor night’s sleep can be a bodily injury. Everything from headaches and toothaches to broken ankles can greatly affect your ability to sleep through the night. Dromma put together a guide to sleeping properly with different types of injuries. [Read more…] about Suffering from Injury and Pain? This Sleep Position Chart Will Help

Originally posted on December 7, 2017 @ 8:00 am

Are You Getting an ESA Dog? Here are the Health Benefits

Mental Health, Mind

Pet lovers will quickly tell you of the joy and unconditional love they get every day from their pets. The feel-good-combination is capable of warming the heart of even the most cold-hearted person you know. Moreover, it is for these reasons that mental health professionals now acknowledge that emotions and the resultant release of endorphins helps people suffering from mental, emotional and physical health problems.

Sigmund Freud (legendary psychoanalyst) often used his pet Chow during therapy sessions with patients. Freud was obviously way ahead of the rest of the world at the time, but other mental health professionals are fast realizing that pets are good for people! You can get an emotional support animal online to help an individual dealing with intellectual, physical or psychiatric disability; here are the main benefits of having an ESA dog. [Read more…] about Are You Getting an ESA Dog? Here are the Health Benefits

Originally posted on December 7, 2017 @ 4:49 am

Using Mindfulness to Get Through the Holiday Season

Mind, Mindfulness

The holidays can be an exciting time to catch up with loved ones and take a much-needed step back from hectic schedules and busy lives. But the celebratory season is also a period in which many experience depression and anxiety.

Whenever possible, those dealing with mental illness should always seek professional help. People are also turning to mindfulness practices such as meditation to help manage depression and anxiety, either in tandem with therapy and prescription medication or as an alternative to drug treatment.

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Originally posted on December 5, 2017 @ 8:00 am

5 Simple Ways to Get Healthier With Minimal Effort

Body

Modern days have it that convenience trumps everything else.

We live an (extremely!) busy life balancing family, work, and other tasks that too often, our health goals get pushed down to the bottom of the priority.

But getting healthier doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming.

In fact, there are many simple steps you can take with minimal effort to improve your health.

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Originally posted on November 28, 2017 @ 8:30 am