Gratitude
Posts that focus on gratitude in all its forms. These posts can cover showing gratitude about life and family, ways to find gratitude, ways to express gratitude, why it's important, and more. This also includes posts about self-care and mindfulness and journaling.
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Spiritual Wellness for Healthier and Happier Humans
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. 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…
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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?
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. 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…
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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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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…
