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3 Myths that Rob your Energy
It’s Day 4 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. A myth is a story that has long-held beliefs to be true but isn’t always based on fact. Myths can be legends, practices, and behaviors that people hold to whether they are true, accurate, or helpful. We are all influenced by myths handed down from our culture, our community, and our families. Much of what we do we simply do because it’s always been done. Some myths serve us. They keep us from walking in the deep woods for fear of encountering Big Foot or swimming in deep waters where the Loch Ness monster resides. Fear can be a very good thing…
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Family, Gratitude, Healthy Living, Journaling, Mindfulness, Relationships, self-care, Ultimate Blog Challenge
Are the People in your Life Draining your Energy?
It’s Day 3 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Today we look at Energy Draining People. We all know a few of those, right? Our life is centered around relationships. From our family to our community, to the world at large, we can’t avoid being in relationships. Even introverts and shy personality types are in relationships and must engage with people every day. Who we spend time with directly affects our energy. It’s important to consider if the people in your life are draining yours. People carry their energy with them People give off a vibe. There’s a saying that young children and dogs can tell if someone is worth knowing.…
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Solar-Powered Generators
Your electric needs don’t just stop when the electricity goes out. If you have an unexpected outage and you didn’t charge your cell phone or other small devices, then you may find yourself without the ability to reach out to others or to get help. A solar-powered generator is a necessity for emergency situations. The Solar Power Portable Generator The Solar Power Portable Generator is a small one, but powerful enough that it can help you make it through a dire situation. It has 8000 mAh of power, so it can keep your devices running when they need to be charged. You can use this one for your smartphone or…
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The 7 Dimensions of Wellness
When it comes to wellness, there are many definitions and areas to consider. Somepeople think more about your physical body, like nutrition and exercise, while others useit as a broader term for all areas of health. According to the co-founder of the NationalWellness Institute, Dr. Bill Hettler, there are actually 7 dimensions of wellness. Physical The first dimension of health and wellness is your physical health, which is probablywhat you tend to think about first. This includes eating right and focusing on goodnutrition, making sure you get good quality sleep and exercising on a regular basis. Itcan also include things like protecting yourself with seat belts and helmets, visiting thedoctor…
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Benefits of Going Organic
You may have heard the advice that you should eat more organic food, but why? It isn’tjust about using less pesticides, though that is definitely high on the list. Here are somedifferent reasons why using organic food as much as possible can be good for you andyour family. Less Pesticides in Your Food Of course, the first reason you want to choose as much organic food as possible isbecause it won’t use any pesticides or other toxins that are not necessary. When youbuy food that is organic, it is first grown without any fertilizers or insecticides. This isalso why organic produce tends to go bad faster than regular produce; but…
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Why Is Sleep So Important For Your Health?
You already know that sleep is important. And because this week is Sleep Awareness Week 2021, there will be posts about sleep all week! Without adequate amounts, you feel sleepy. You may also experience other obvious signs and symptoms such as crankiness, headaches, and/or trouble concentrating. However, there are even more serious consequences of not getting enough shut-eye. Your Physical Health 1) Increased Risk of Obesity due to the following factors a.) No energy: If you don’t get adequate sleep at night, you may delay getting out of bed in the morning, because you are too sleepy. As a result, now you don’t have enough time to make a healthy…
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Are You Having a Heart Attack? Don’t Ignore These Signs
Updated on 2/23/2021 Heart attacks, also medically referred to as myocardial infarctions, are common, but potentially life-threatening events. Every year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer one of these medical emergencies. In the following post, we discuss what happens when someone experiences a heart attack. We also look at what causes such an event and the symptoms he or she might face if affected. What Is A Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when a blood vessel leading to or situated within the heart is completely blocked. This obstruction results in a loss of blood flow and supply of oxygen to the heart. If the disease process gets…
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Is There Actually a Perfect Daily Routine?
When it comes to daily routines, the buzz seems to be about including certain tasks to your morning or nighttime routine in order to make it “ideal”. But the truth is, there is no perfect routine, so you don’t need to try to chase one. It is much better to create a routine with habits that benefit you, help you find balance in your life, and help with any challenges you have related to your habits. Good and Bad Habits in Your Routine The perfect daily routine for you is going to be one where you become aware of all your habits, the good and the bad. Before you can…
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Do You Have Quarantine Fatigue?
Quarantine fatigue is not just feeling tired and out of energy from isolation, though that is definitely a catalyst for it. This type of fatigue is more about being mentally exhausted from quarantine in general. You tend to stop washing your hands as much, don’t worry about wearing a mask unless it is mandatory, and don’t take all the careful steps to protect yourself and others that you did in the beginning. If this sounds like you, here are some things you can do to remedy it. Understand That it is Completely Normal Quarantine fatigue is completely normal, and something most people in isolation are experiencing. This is the result…
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It’s National Whipped Cream Day: White Café Mocha Recipe
Hello, everyone! I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. We stayed at home and spent lots of time with our kids. Now it’s time to get back to work. I have set new goals and plans for 2021. I am looking forward to this year! Here is the first new recipe for this year! National Day: January 5th is National Whipped Cream Day One thing I did do during the holidays was make gourmet coffee shop drinks for the family along with all the other food that we ate during the holidays. It was nice to nice to enjoy those types of treats without having to leave…
