Maintaining mind and body wellness after getting laid off is of utmost importance. Easier said than done, of course, because getting laid off often provokes feelings of embarrassment, disappointment, and failure.
Tips for Starting That Job You’ve Been Putting Off
It’s very easy to convince yourself to put difficult jobs to one side, and much more difficult to actually get started on them. This might seem like a good short term solution, but in the long run, you’re setting yourself up for trouble. So here are some tips to help you get started on those jobs you always put off:
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The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers [Infographic]
Caregivers, by their nature, will tend to the needs of others before looking after themselves. However, it’s important that caregivers don’t neglect their own health and wellbeing, or else they are likely to experience burnout and this would impact negatively on the quality of care they provide to patients.
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Why Working Outdoors Is Good for You
Do you stay all day indoors at your job?
According to a study funded by the EPA, Americans spend 87% of their day indoors. Of all these hours worked, office employees spend 73% of that time sitting down. This means the average American is sitting down inside almost their entire day.
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
Water for the Body and Soul: How to Drink More of It!
We all spend a lot of time worrying about our spiritual condition, cooking up more and more convoluted rationalizations for why we feel terrible all the time. And there are a lot of interesting and useful answers to be found.
But even if you acknowledge that the body and the mind are connected and that activities such as yoga or walking can exercise the spirit as much as the muscles, you may be overlooking some of the simpler stuff that can make life nicer. [Read more…] about Water for the Body and Soul: How to Drink More of It!
