Self-care matters. Let that sink in for a moment as you reflect upon all the ways you don’t adequately care for yourself. Going to bed late to fix the perfect lunch for your children, working through lunch to meet unrealistic deadlines, and satisfying hunger with boxed and processed foods are all examples of ways we think we’re doing the right thing. They are also examples of unintentional self-harm.
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The Holiday Blues
by Brett Grayson
“Sawyer, stop looking at me like that.” Sawyer’s my dog. He doesn’t speak English. I wish he did. Then again, maybe he wouldn’t love me as unconditionally. His small brain makes him loyal and willing to stay in bed until noon with me.
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7 Ways to Make Your Weekend Feel Longer
We all know that feeling on a Monday morning, waking up to realise that the weekend has gone and left us with another five days of work to get through before another chance to relax and enjoy ourselves. But where did the time go? Our weekends are important for us, because they are when we get to spend quality time with friends and family, and also take a break from work to recharge and look after ourselves. [Read more…] about 7 Ways to Make Your Weekend Feel Longer
Health and Happiness: How to Banish Work-related Stress
The modern way of life can take a heavy toll on our emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Between a hectic work environment and a fast-paced personal life, finding your sense of calm and reinstituting homeostasis in your mind, body, and soul can become quite a challenge. But it is doable, and there are concrete ways to achieve a stress-free life.
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Mindfulness: Tips & Tricks That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Ever since the fitness industry started blooming, there has been a surge in awareness as to what we should eat and how much we should kick our sedentary lifestyle goodbye. However, the third, equally essential pillar of health and vitality is often overlooked in these health plans – sleep! [Read more…] about Mindfulness: Tips & Tricks That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Sleep Mistakes You Must Avoid At All Times
Sleep is one of the most important functions of our bodies. However, it often gets neglected in the everyday rush of our lives. We don’t get enough sleep, and even when we do, it tends to be with interruptions, waking up in the middle of the night, not being able to go back to sleep or fall asleep in the first place. [Read more…] about Sleep Mistakes You Must Avoid At All Times
