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How to Use Meditation to Relieve and Decrease Loneliness
Loneliness is a symptom of modern life and our current “stay at home” situation. As people have to stay home and miss all of the regular social activities, there’s less ability to stay connected with friends and loved ones in real life. That can lead to emotional exhaustion and burnout. If you’re finding the nature of our current lives makes you feel isolated and lonely, consider adding meditation to your self-care. Meditation is beneficial in reducing feelings of loneliness, even if you only have short periods of time for practice. How Meditation Can Help Meditation is grounded in keeping you in the present and detaching from troubling thoughts and feelings.…
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The Connection between Stress and Depression
Depression can be related to a lot of different mental health disorders, from anxiety to PTSD, but it also has a link with stress. Both conditions can significantly impact the presence and/or severity of the other condition. With all of the upheaval in our lives and the “social distancing” and financial uncertainty, more people may find themselves dealing with mental health issues. Here are some important things to know about this link between stress and depression. Stress and Depression Are Related You should understand that stress and depression are very closely related. The reason they are linked is that both can cause an overactive response in your brain and body’s…
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Journaling Tips for Teens
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Last week, we looked at journaling for kids. This week — we look at teenagers. Our teens are dealing with a lot of different emotions and could use a way to release those emotions and thoughts in a safe way. Journaling can do that for them, and it’s so flexible and easy to do, that it really is great for all adolescents. Here are some tips to…
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Dealing with Stress and Overwhelm Today
Have you been feeling a lot of stress lately? Most of us have with all of the drastic and immediate changes in our lives over the past few weeks. Big changes in our way of life for the foreseeable future Worry about jobs, cash flow, and the economy Stress about our health and the health of our loved ones Concern about our neighbors, the country, and the world And many of us have to stay home all the time with our entire families. That’s a lot of stress! This has probably led to a good deal of overwhelm as well. These two things can often go hand-in-hand, often starting with…
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Journaling Tips for Kids
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Have you ever considered giving your kids a journal? When we say journaling is for everyone – we mean it! If you have young kids that are learning how to write and put their thoughts onto paper, journaling can be a great practice for them. My husband and I did this for my son. We bought him a bound journal at the beginning of each school year…
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Gluten-Free Garlic-Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Mmmmm, meatballs… Mmmmm, garlic… Mmmmm, parmesan… All things that I love. Combined together in a gluten-free turkey bundle of goodness? I am in! I am sharing this recipe today because it is (March 9th) National Meatball Day. These scrumptious, gluten-free meatballs are a real crowd-pleaser. Here, traditional breadcrumbs are replaced with a hearty portion of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, while a combination of spices and fresh herbs…
