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Nine Tips To Help You Sleep Better Tonight
Learning to sleep better is crucial for our health. Sleep is an essential part of our wellness. It impacts every aspect of our wellbeing from hormones, mood, resilience, brain function and more. However, despite increasing awareness of the importance of sleep, millions of people struggle with sleeplessness every night. This global rise in sleep related problems is impacting not only our wellness but our work performance, tolerance level and relationship with others. Therefore, it is crucial to develop good sleep habits to ensure proper rest and good quality of life. Tips for sleeping soundly Rule out a sleep disorder It is important to rule out the possibility of sleep disorders…
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A State of Being or an End Goal? 7 Simple Daily Habits for Happiness
Happiness, what is that? Is it something to aim for or something to be? Many of us place conditions on our happiness. We tell ourselves, I’ll be happy when I get this or when I achieve that or when I lose this. Then we miss out on all the things throughout our day that can bring us joy because of this one condition. I have also heard that happiness is a state of mind. We just have to be happy. How do you do that? I think happiness can be found in our daily habits. The things we do every day that brings us simple joy. Yes, it can be…
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7 Effective Self Care Tips for Alleviating Anxiety
According to the NHS of UK “anxiety can be described as a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life” and symptoms can differ from person to person. The most common type of anxiety disorder is termed general anxiety disorder (GAD). It “is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual events or…
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The Importance of a Night Time Routine For Adults
Guest Post As babies, our parents more than likely set night time routines for us from the get-go. Mainly for them and so that we sleep through the night. To me, it makes sense to continue this into adulthood. Having a night time routine and getting yourself into a habit will bring nothing but positivity. It takes 30 days to create a habit, so you should get started now if you struggle with your sleep. Over the course of this pandemic my sleep has changed so much. Some nights I’m able to fall asleep quickly, and some nights it can take hours and a sacrifice to the Gods. I’m not…
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3 Reasons Why It’s Absolutely Necessary to Take Blogging Breaks
Blogging is a rewarding and fulfilling endeavour. It is a way to share our words with the world. A way to offer a bit of our perspective and thoughts with others. Like all creative endeavours, it can take a lot from us. It consumes our time and energy and pushes us to be more. It is giving of ourselves to the world in hopes that our words may make someone’s world a lil better. Since we are giving away a part of us, it is essential to make time to rejuvenate ourselves and feed our creativity. That way we can give the best content possible. Here are 3 reasons it…
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5 Unique, Device-Free Ways to Unwind After Work
After spending most of the day in front of some kind of device, it is nice to put away all technology, even if it is for an hour, and relax. Today I present 5 unique, device-free ways that you can incorporate into your routine to help you unwind after work. Explore your creativity After using our analytical brain most of the day, let lose by allowing your creativity to flow freely. Draw, paint, write, colour, craft something or make a dish. Enjoy the process as you relax and produce something concrete. Take an evening cruise Get everyone in the vehicle and take a drive around the neighborhood or surrounding area.…
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How to Stay Positive During the Pandemic
It has been over a year since the emergence of COVID-19. On January 23rd 2020, China initiated the first series of lockdowns in the world to help mitigate the spread. Soon after the rest of world implemented social distancing mandates and lockdowns as well. Even though we are slowly adapting to our current situation, it had left us feeling insecure and hopeless at times. In order to help keep you positive during these challenging times, here are 7 ways to stay positive during the pandemic. Go outdoors Get out of the house and take a walk around your neighborhood or in a nearby park, if you are allowed. You can…
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The Power of Positivity
What is positive thinking? Positive thinking, or an optimistic attitude, is the practice of focusing on the good in any given situation… It simply means you approach the good and the bad in life with the expectation that things will go well. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/positive-thinking-overview#1 Positive thinking is an emotional and mental attitude that focuses on the good and expects results that will benefit you. It’s about anticipating happiness, health and success – essentially, training yourself to adopt an abundance mindset and cultivate gratitude for your own successes and those of others. https://www.tonyrobbins.com/positive-thinking/#mm-5 The power of positive thinking Positive thinking has the power to enhance our mental and physical well being by making us…
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Finding Emotional Release: The Importance of Letting Go
What is Emotional Release Emotional Release is a process whereby people learn how to exchange effective help with each other in order to free themselves from the effects of past distress experiences. https://www.goodtherapy.com.au/flex/emotional-release/710/1 Why is Emotional Release Important Harbouring negative emotions can have a detrimental impact on our daily life and emotional well-being. It can affect your quality of sleep, our appetite, your ability to concentrate and regulate your emotions and build relationships. It is important that we each time to heal from traumas and let go of emotional baggage that has accumulated. This critical for us to lead a fulfilling life and develop healthy relationships with others. What are…
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Self Love: The Most Important Goal
What does Self Love mean? According to an article entitled Self-Love and What It Means by the Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation, self-love can mean different things to different people. However, it is “a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth.” It is about regarding your well-being and happiness as an important priority. It is not settling for less or neglecting your needs constantly for the sake of others. This may sound selfish to some, but self-love is a necessity for maintaining optimal health. Read the article linked above for more details. Why is Self Love important? Self-Love is important because…
