Mental health has a significant impact on your overall well-being. Anxiety, depression and other psychological issues usually have a physical component that must be addressed practically. They can also exacerbate physical health problems. It is in your best interest to take care of your mental health just as well as you would take care of a cold or chronic physical illness. Here are five physical practices to improve your mental health. [Read more…] about Practical Steps to Good Mental Health
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Night Shift
The dreaded night shift. Many lines of work are familiar with this term, and they’re rarely happy about being subjected to it. Whether you’re a paramedic, police officer, truck driver, or office worker, you’ll find that night shifts are the most difficult to work through. It throws off your rhythm and becomes especially hard to handle, especially during the second half of your shift. It’s an inescapable part of many lines of work, so it’s best to get used to it.
While the night shift might be difficult, it’s still something that can be managed with a little planning and dedication. Here’s a guide to help you get through it with minimal problems. [Read more…] about The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Night Shift
Do you want to be authentic to yourself? Why cultural awareness matters
Have you ever choked?
Not in the usual, expectation and subsequent failed execution sort of way. And not in the way that something, perhaps, got physically stuck in your windpipe.
I’m talking about when you’ve been in a position where you’ve had to literally swallow an instinct in order to fit the flavor of the social situation or environment. [Read more…] about Do you want to be authentic to yourself? Why cultural awareness matters
Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
In Japan, Okinawa is known as “The Land of the Immortals” due to its high volume of people who live to be over 100 years old. Most of Okinawa’s population functions independently into their late 90s.
A reason for this feat could be the prefecture’s adherence to ikigai – or a Japanese philosophy that roughly translates to “life’s purpose.” Ikigai (pronounced EE-key-guy) originated in Okinawa, and the centuries-old practice is still widely used there today. Our Ikigai is what gets us out of bed in the morning, or our purpose and motivation for living a full life. [Read more…] about Why Ikigai Can Be the Secret to a Better Life
Always Hungry? 6 Steps to Regaining Control of Your Appetite
If you are looking to lose weight, or you are tired of never feeling satisfied for too long after a meal, then it may be time to do something about your constant hunger. There may be many reasons that your meals aren’t leaving you feeling full; here we explore some of the main ways that you can regain control of your appetite. [Read more…] about Always Hungry? 6 Steps to Regaining Control of Your Appetite
What Can Your Dreams Tell You?
The places we journey in our minds at night can tell us a lot about ourselves, our aspirations, our fears and so much more. Dreaming alone can teach us a lot when we’re awake. They make us face the realities of our own impermanence, the benefits of having an open mind and the importance of letting go of our worries. [Read more…] about What Can Your Dreams Tell You?
