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Being Positive: Daily Affirmations Soothe the Soul
Remember the movie “Groundhog Day”? Each and every day is the same. You wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, and then go back to bed. Sounds pretty unpleasant, right? You wouldn’t be very happy. We are constantly surrounded by negativity in society. People are quick to judge or criticize anything that is not mainstream. But the only way to break out of this cycle is to take responsibility for your own thoughts and actions. Positive affirmations can change your life by giving you a positive outlook on situations – and life in general. A few examples of positive affirmations are: “I am creative”, “I have love in…
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Make Your Own Mood Journal
If you have been noticing that you find yourself easily triggered, falling into certain negative moods, or that you can’t seem to change your mood when you need to then you may need a mood journal. Mood journals can help you determine not only what put you in a certain mood, but also what to focus on to remove negativity from your life and reduce bad moods. If this sounds like something you want to do, here are some ways to create and use a mood journal in your daily routine. What’s In a Mood Journal? A mood journal can be set up in various ways. One way that people…
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Spiritual Wellness for Healthier and Happier Humans
When was the last time you thought about your spiritual wellness? Perhaps it was when you went to church last weekend or did a yoga workshop last year. Spiritual wellness involves personal exploration and finding ways to connect to the “bigger picture”- the energies and powers that move us. What Is Spiritual Wellness? What spiritual wellness refers to specifically; however, is integrating our beliefs and values with our actions. A sense of purpose, direction, and awareness are important, as is being able to spend time alone in a healthy setting. Realizing what we value, right vs. wrong, and our place and responsibilities in the world take some thought and discussion.…
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Wellness for Life: Looking at the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness is a hot topic these days. Different than health, which can be good or poor, wellness is the state of being in good health and actively pursuing it. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, there are 8 dimensions of wellness which reflect different key areas of our lives. These dimensions are: Physical Emotional Intellectual Spiritual Environmental Financial Social and Occupational The dimensions are interconnected and build upon one another. For example, when someone experiences an injury (physical) and then misses out on work (occupational), they then may experience a decline in income (financial) and time spent around others (social). The Substance Abuse and Mental…
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The Mind-Body Connection- What Are the Cues that Generate your Energy?
It’s Day 6 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. There are guidelines for everything. From a health perspective, you can Google any subject and find guidelines that give a general idea on what it takes to be healthy and generate bountiful energy. These suggestions are standards based on the average person in average circumstances. Though they are an indicator, they aren’t completely accurate for everyone. You are unique and the way your body generates energy is determined by your unique physiology, lifestyle, preferences, and habits. What works for someone else may not work for you. In some ways, the guidelines might be spot on, and in others, they may be entirely…
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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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3 Reasons Your Energy May Be Wiped- That Most People Don’t Think Of
It’s Day 2 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. There are some very obvious reasons people have low energy. Running out of steam and feeling blah is usually an indicator of an illness, injury, or being overextended. It makes sense when you are sick, hurt, or doing too much that your energy levels will fall. In these cases, rest, recovery, and taking some things off your plate can help you revive your energy. There are also some less obvious reasons people have low energy. Believe it or not, low energy can happen when you are otherwise healthy, injury-free, and aren’t overwhelmed. Here’s how- Reason #1: You aren’t living your best life…
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Being Tired Isn’t a Badge of Honor
Today is the first day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge for the Month of May. I have chosen to post about Ways to Generate Energy in Your Life for this month. Follow along each day for more tips… “It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol”- Brené Brown On any given day, the laundry list of things to do is generally longer than there are hours you have to do them. Managing a hectic schedule is common. So much so, that it’s also quite common to answer the question “how are you?” with the simple phrase- “really…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 15: Repurpose Your Life
The season of spring gives the impression of starting out shy, with a few early flowers popping their heads out to test the air before the big show of color makes its striking debut. In the same way that spring unfolds one tiny, brave seedling; one sprout at a time, gaining momentum as it goes… so can you commit to living a life of purpose. On the final day of our Spring Cleaning for Your Soul challenge, we’ll set down roots for making meaningful and important changes in your life. Making Meaningful Changes in Life Remember that, like spring, positive change in your life comes one single moment and one…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 14: Nurture Joy in the Small Moments
Did you ever notice that the miraculous-seeming “big” things are actually a collection of very small things all grouped together? Being able to view the world as a whole made up of miniscule yet necessary pieces is the first step in understanding how even “little things” that you do can make a big impact on the world at large. In today’s Spring Cleaning for Your Soul challenge, we’ll put into practice the art of seeking and finding joy in the small and seemingly insignificant moments of our day. Joy Is Key Being joyful has everything to do with being present. Think of the beauty of the spring season that is…
